Schools
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…
3 Clayton High Students Receive Nominations To US Air Force Academy
WASHINGTON, DC – United States Service Academies provide the highest standard of undergraduate education and the training of commissioned officers for the United States Armed Forces. Each year, Congressman David Rouzer…
North Johnston High Honor Roll & Principal’s List
First Quarter 2022-23 David Hawks, Principal Honor Roll Brandey Acevedo Baeza Natalia Aguilar Jairo Aguilar Salas Enrique Alba Alondra Alvarez Rodas Victor Amezquita Alvarez Nathan Anderson Anthony Arias Zavala Gianni…
Johnston Community College Announces Fourth President
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College and its Board of Trustees announced Dr. Vern Lindquist will be the College’s fourth President. Lindquist was chosen from five finalists who were part of…
Ronald Johnson May Address Censures
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Board of Education member Ronald Johnson may soon be allowed to address three recent censures. During the Dec. 13 meeting, newly elected board member Kevin Donovan…
Newly Elected School Board Members Sworn Into Office
SMITHFIELD – Three newly elected members of the Johnston County Board of Education were sworn into office on Tuesday, Dec. 13 immediately prior to the regular scheduled board meeting. Michelle…
JCC Foundation Receives Golden LEAF Grant To Expand Truck Driver Training Program
The funds will allow JCC to purchase two trucks and a simulator thanks to the Open Grants Program SMITHFIELD – The Golden LEAF Board of Directors has awarded $443,000 in…
UMO Appoints New Trustees
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive has appointed two new Board of Trustees: J. Matthew Rast and Dusk Stroud to each serve six-year terms. J. Matt Rast of Pikeville,…
School Board Contracts HVAC Filter Replacement
Johnston County Public Schools will utilize a contractor to replace HVAC filters at schools and school facilities in the county. Maintenance workers typically change the air filters three to four…
FRC Team 6004 f(x) Robotics Uses Robots To Assist Exceptional Children
SMITHFIELD — On Saturday, November 12th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 6004 f(x) Robotics hosted their first annual fall festival and chalk walk competition.…
