Schools
Mayor Says He Is “Disappointed” By Selma Head Start “False And Inflammatory Letter”
SELMA – Selma Mayor Bryan McAllister responded Tuesday night to a widely circulated letter on the Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action, Inc. Facebook page about Selma Head Start. The January 4, 2023…
Arrest Made In Corinth Holders High Bomb Threat Hoax
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a bomb threat phoned in Tuesday morning at Corinth Holders High School. The call was later determined to…
Opinion: Competition Makes Public Schools Better
By John Hood RALEIGH — According to multiple media reports, there will likely be major efforts during the 2023 session of the North Carolina General Assembly to raise and reform…
Bomb Threat At Corinth Holders High A Hoax
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded to Corinth Holders High School Tuesday morning after a bomb threat was phoned in to the school. The call was later determined to be…
Young Mother Dies In Johnston County Wreck
ANGIER – The State Highway Patrol says speed was a contributing factor in a fatal single vehicle accident in western Johnston County. The wreck was reported Friday, Dec. 23rd at…
State Says $677 Million From Leandro Order Remains Unfunded
By Carolina Journal Staff More than $677 million of a court-ordered state education plan remains unfunded, according to new documents from state lawyers. The documents filed Monday respond to the N.C. Supreme…
SSS High School Students Of 1988 Honor Fellow Classmate Mac Lawhorn
SELMA – On Wednesday, former classmates of Mac Lawhorn, including Selma Mayor Bryon McAllister, Councilman William Overby and Town of Selma staff gathered at the Selma Depot Station to celebrate…
Smithfield Selma High School Principal’s List And Honor Roll – 1st Quarter
9th Grade Principal’s List Katie Marie AllenParker Keith AllenAbdrabo Mohamed Abdrabo AlwahishiAdriana Avila-MarmolejoNathaniel Edward BeliveauKylie Joy Bell-HinnantEmily Jane BridgesTaylor Lillian BrownEileen Duhay CamposUrbano Cervantes VillagranLuna ColonValery Sophia Davis MendozaMckenzie Ryanne…
Site For Two New Schools, Potential Park Expands From 90 To 210 Acres
WILSON’S MILLS – Johnston County Commissioners will buy more land for two future school sites in Wilson’s Mills. Johnston County Public Schools had initially requested the Board of Commissioners purchase…
Authorities Working To ID Suspicious Person At School Board Member’s Home
SMITHFIELD – A member of the Johnston County Board of Education summoned authorities to his home early Monday morning. Around 3:09am, Kevin Donovan reported a suspicious person outside his residence.…
Substitute Teacher Charged With Sex Acts Involving Student
SAMPSON COUNTY – A substitute teacher in Sampson County has been arrested. The Sampson County Sheriff’s Office has charged Tiffany Rose Williams, age 32, of Old Salemburg Road, Salemburg with…
JCC Seeking $75 Million Bond Referendum
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College wants a $75 million bond referendum to go before voters in November 2024. Interim JCC President Dr. Kenneth Boham appeared December 5, 2022 before Johnston…
