Schools
JCPS Honors Top Staff At First Employee Of The Year Ceremony
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) honored 26 employees in various roles throughout the school district at the inaugural Spotlight on Excellence Employee of the Year Ceremony. Honorees…
Commissioners Moves Forward On $134.5M School Borrowing Plan, Industrial Rezoning Draws Concern
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners approved a controversial rezoning request, advanced plans for a new high school in Clayton, and addressed transportation and development issues…
Smithfield Mayor Casts Deciding Vote On Baseball Stadium As Questions Linger
Debate over costs, transparency continues SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A divided Smithfield Town Council voted to move forward with a proposed $6 million baseball stadium after Mayor Andy Moore cast the…
Johnston County Basketball Players Named To NCBCA All-District Team
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The N.C. Basketball Coaches Association has released its all-district teams for the 2025-2026 season. All-district teams are voted on by coaches who are members of the…
Wilson’s Mills High Names First Head Football Coach
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Wilson’s Mills High School, scheduled to open this fall, has named the first head football coach in the school’s history. Brent Bailey, a Johnston County native…
American Leadership Academy Qualifies Six For State Wrestling Championships
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In just their second season competing in the NCHSAA, the American Leadership Academy Patriots wrestling program has firmly established itself as one of the fastest-rising teams in…
Harlem Wizards Dunk Their Way Into Johnston County With Amazing Show
SMITHFIELD – The Harlem Wizards wowed the sold-out crowd at Smithfield-Selma High with their interactive family show, featuring incredible ball-handling, jaw-dropping trick shots, and high-flying dunks. The JoCo All-Stars, made…
Growing Demand Drives Neuse Charter School Expansion
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Neuse Charter School broke ground March 9 on a new elementary school building, marking a major expansion for the public charter school that serves students from Johnston…
UMO Celebrates 75 Years, Announces $23.7M Raised
GOLDSBORO — With music, memories, and meaningful announcements, the University of Mount Olive marked its 75th anniversary during a gala held Thursday, February 26, at The Maxwell Center in Goldsboro.…
15 Year-Old Charged After Gun Found At Wayne County School
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 15-year-old student was taken into custody after a handgun was discovered on campus at Eastern Wayne High School on March 4. According to the Wayne County…
Bradley Betterton Named First Athletic Director For Wilson’s Mills High
WILSON’S MILLS – Wilson’s Mills High has announced that Bradley Betterton has been selected as the first athletic director for the Green Waves. Betterton has served as the athletic director…
North Johnston High Second Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
North Johnston High School Second Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s ListDavid K. Allen, Principal 9th Grade Principal’s List JD Akers, Averlee Anderson, Khloe Anderson, Lexi Barbour, Thomas Barefoot, Emmanuel Butts,…
