Schools
SSS International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Students Recognized By National Merit Scholarship Program
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield-Selma High School Principal David K. Allen announced that Catherine Cepin, Priscilla Nutt and Sophia Urzi have been named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.…
Kevin Donovan Thanks Supporters
SMITHFIELD – Kevin Donovan released a statement Friday thanking supporters who elected him to the Johnston County Board of Education. Donovan was the second highest vote-getter in Tuesday’s election for…
Rep. White Announces School Safety Funding For Johnston County Schools
RALEIGH – Thanks to funding from the N.C. General Assembly, Johnston County Schools has been awarded $1,693,500 in additional school safety resources for the 2022-2023 school year. The funding, which…
$177 Million School Bond Referendum Passes
Johnston County voters overwhelmingly approved a $177 million school bond referendum for Johnston County Public Schools. The referendum passed Tuesday with 65 percent support, in unofficial returns. 45,996 people voted…
Johnston County Public Schools Names 2022-2023 Principal Of The Year
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist ARCHER LODGE – Melissa Hubbard, Principal of Archer Lodge Middle, has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2022-2023 Principal of the Year. Hubbard…
Johnston County Public Schools Names Assistant Principal Of The Year
Igor Gorbatovski, Assistant Principal of Cleveland Elementary, has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2022-2023 Assistant Principal of the Year. Born in Russia, Gorbatovski first visited the United States…
5 Finalists For JCC President Announced
The search committee for JCC’s fourth President narrows down finalists SMITHFIELD – The Search Committee for Johnston Community College’s fourth President, led by Trustees Josh Thompson and Mary Daughtry, has…
Commissioners Promise Covers Tuition Cost For 2022 High School Graduates
Funding is available for 2022 Johnston County high school graduates who want to enroll at JCC SMITHFIELD – Funds are available from the JoCo Commissioners Promise for 2022 high school…
Juvenile Charged With Making Threats Towards High School
WAYNE COUNTY – A juvenile in another state has been charged with making threats towards a Wayne County, NC high school. Late Sunday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was notified…
Gonzalez Wins Pharmacy Tech Scholarship
Maribel Gonzalez has been awarded a scholarship from Walgreens and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). The $250 scholarship is designated to cover the cost of the Pharmacy Technician Certification…
Johnston County Team Places First At Robotics Competition
For the second year in a row Johnston County has walked away with top honors at an all-girl robotics competition. Doyenne Inspiration was held on Oct. 16, 2022 at Chapel…
Johnston Community College Foundation Hosts First-Ever Casino Night
The new event raised over $68,000 in support of Johnston Community College SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College Foundation recently hosted its annual raffle fundraiser with an exciting, new twist. The 2022…
