Schools
Heather Glennon Named UMO Professor Of The Year
MOUNT OLIVE – Associate Professor of Animal Science Dr. Heather Glennon has earned the honor of University of Mount Olive (UMO) Dr. Thomas R. Morris Professor of the Year. She…
School Board Approves Purchase Of New Activity Buses
The Johnston County Public School Board has approved the purchase of three new activity buses. Currently, JCPS has 62 activity buses in rotation that transport students to local events and…
Dr. Bennett Jones Named New Director For North Carolina Teaching Fellows
Jones to lead recruitment, forgivable loan program for North Carolina teachers The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina System has appointed Dr. Bennett Jones to lead the…
Clayton Center Introduces Over 900 Students To Performing Arts
CLAYTON – The Clayton Center was thrilled to welcome over 900 local elementary school students to its auditorium for the new School Stage Series. The free performing arts experience was…
Foundation Of WCC Invitational Sets Record, Celebrates 30 Years
Funds Raised for Student Success Efforts GOLDSBORO – After 30 years, the Foundation of Wayne Community College’s Invitational continues to make a difference in the lives of students. This year’s…
NCS Senior Commended In 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program
SMITHFIELD – Amanda Thigpen, Principal at Neuse Charter School, has announced that Senior Megan Broadwell has been named a Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter…
90 Acres Under Contract For Two Future Public Schools
WILSON’s MILLS – Johnston County Commissioners approved a request from Johnston County Public Schools to purchase land for two new schools in Wilson’s Mills. Monday night, commissioners voted unanimously to…
Survey: NC’s School Performance Grades Draws Strong Response, Call For Change
RALEIGH – A recent statewide survey about how North Carolina public school performance is graded drew more than 26,000 participants, most of whom said that the current A-F grading system…
District Attorney Opens Investigation Into Ronald Johnson
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle has requested an investigation into Ronald Johnson, a former Smithfield police detective who was fired from his job on October 14. Johnson…
JOCO WORKS 2022 Sparks Career Interests For Eighth-Grade Students
SMITHFIELD – JOCO WORKS is an innovative, industry-led, collaboration between Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), Johnston Community College (JCC), Benson Chamber of Commerce, Clayton Chamber of Commerce, Triangle East Chamber…
School Board Member Ronald Johnson Fired From Smithfield Police Department
SMITHFIELD – Ronald Johnson, a detective on the Smithfield police force, was fired from his job Friday, October 14. Johnson had been on administrative leave following his suspension from the…
Sheriff Donates Surplus Laptops To Johnston County Schools
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell donated a number of surplus laptop computers to Johnston County Public Schools. County commissioners approved a request by Sheriff Bizzell to donate 101…
