Schools
New Principal At McGee’s Crossroads Elementary Looks To The Horizon
By Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist Lyndsey Dunn may be a small town girl, but as the new principal for McGee’s Crossroads Elementary her vision is large. A native of…
Overbee Completes Academy
Peyton Overbee of Smithfield has graduated from the North Carolina Community College System’s 2021-2022 Advising Leadership Academy. Overbee is the director of the College Transfer Advising Center at Wayne Community…
JCPS Board Of Education Celebrates District’s Academic Success
The Johnston County Board of Education held a special session on Wednesday, Sept. 14, to celebrate the academic successes released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction earlier this…
UMO Student From Four Oaks Involved In Fatal Accident
MOUNT OLIVE- Four University of Mount Olive students were involved in a accident Friday morning in Wayne County. One of those students, Peyton Lee, a senior agriculture major from Four…
Micro Elementary’s New Principal Continues Her Family’s Legacy
By Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist Newly named Micro Elementary principal Carson Cataliotti comes from a family of educators. Born and raised in Smithfield, Cataliotti attended South Smithfield Elementary, where…
Raven Byrne Promoted To Assistant Dean Of Student Life, Pro Bono Opportunities
RALEIGH — Campbell Law School Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced Raven Byrne has been promoted to Assistant Dean of Student Life and Pro Bono Opportunities effective Aug. 1, 2022. Byrne, a…
Bond Lowered For Former Johnston County Teacher Charged With Statutory Rape
Thursday afternoon, a judge lowered the bond for a former West Johnston High teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15 year-old student at the school. Amanda Jane…
Town Of Archer Lodge Hires First Human Resources Officer
ARCHER LODGE – The Town of Archer Lodge has hired Jenny Martin as their first Human Resources Officer. She was also oversee Town Clerk duties. Her official title will be…
Internship Inspires Recent College Grad
MOUNT OLIVE- Brendan Hooker of Garner had a rocky start in life. A child of divorce, he struggled with his identity, family connections, and friend choices. “I considered myself to…
Pellet Gun Fired In Direction Of Students And Parents At Bus Stop, Police Say
CLAYTON – Clayton Police are investigating an incident at a bus stop. Around 8:00am Wednesday, police were dispatched to Bent Branch Loop. Police Chief Greg Tart said officers learned from…
JCC To Receive More Than $1 Million From Build Back Regional Challenge
JCC is part of a statewide coalition awarded nearly $25 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration SMITHFIELD – The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced that a statewide coalition led…
Former West Johnston High Teacher Charged With Statutory Rape
BENSON – A former teacher at West Johnston High School has been charged with statutory rape of a child, sex act with a student, and indecent liberties with a child.…
