Schools
Kathy Behringer And Jerry Jones Named Stevens Award Recipients
GARNER – Town Council Member Kathy Behringer and local businessman Jerry Jones have been named co-recipients of the 2022 James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award—the community’s most prestigious recognition…
Fifth-Annual Johnston Now Honors Pays Tribute To 11 County Residents, Nonprofit Group
SELMA — Johnston Now Honors celebrated the achievements of 11 individuals and a nonprofit organization making a difference in Johnston County during a ceremony at The Farm at 95 on…
Camp Provides Insight, Information, And Intrigue Into The World Of Agriculture
MOUNT OLIVE – Several high school FFA members and agriculture teachers from all across NC recently participated in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Camp at the University of Mount Olive.…
NC Wesleyan To Have Presence On WCC Campus
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College (WCC) is the newest home of North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU). The institutions signed an agreement to give NCWU a physical presence on the WCC…
Statement From Citizen Advocates For Accountable Government Regarding Board Of Education Audio Recording Of Elected Officials
By Dale Lands and John Saluppo CAAG Founders The purpose and mission of Citizen Advocates for Accountable Government (CAAG) is to hold ELECTED OFFICIALS responsible to the constituency they serve.…
Sarah Reynolds Named Corinth Holders High Principal
Sarah Reynolds was named the principal of Corinth Holders High at the August Johnston County Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Reynolds received her Master of School…
Monica Sawyer Named Riverwood Middle Principal
Monica Sawyer was named the principal of Riverwood Middle at the August Johnston County Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Sawyer received her Master of Executive Leadership…
Lynn Prescott Named Cleveland Middle Interim Principal
Lynn Prescott was named the interim principal of Cleveland Middle at the August Johnston County Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Prescott received her Master of School…
JCPS Personnel Appointments
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School Board approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy at their August 9, 2022 meeting: Principal – Two-Year ContractMonica Sawyer –…
Back To School Backpack Giveaway Aug. 14
CLAYTON – The Johnston County Community Back to School Youth Explosion Committee will hold a Community Back to School Drive Thru Backpack Giveaway this weekend. The event takes place Sunday,…
School Officials Criticize Audio Tape Article
Board members in solid support of CFO SMITHFIELD – At the Tuesday meeting of the Johnston County Board of Education a strong rebuke was made of an article released on…
“We Need New Leadership And A New Direction In Our School System” County Commissioner Says
SMITHFIELD – A Johnston County commissioner says the Johnston County Board of Education needs new leadership and a new direction. Commissioner Fred Smith made the comments following a news report…
