Schools
UMO Flight School Receives Certification
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive’s Flight School and Aviation Program gained new wings on June 17, when it received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) 141 certification. “With FAA…
Hungry Burglar Eats Snacks During School Break-In
CLEVELAND – A middle school break-in was captured on security cameras. The break-in was reported Tuesday, July 26th at Cleveland Middle School at 2323 Cornwallis Road. Johnston County deputies responded…
JCC President Who Resigned Receives $175,000 Severance
SMITHFIELD – Dr. David Johnson, the former president of Johnston Community College, received $175,000 in severance when he resigned earlier this year. Dr. Johnson announced April 15 he was stepping…
6 Local Students Selected For $14,000 Golden Leaf Foundation Scholarships
ROCKY MOUNT – The Golden LEAF Foundation has announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including six in Johnston…
West View Elementary Advisory Council
The Johnston County Public School Board has approved the appointment of Cindy Dexter to the West View Elementary School Advisory Council. She will serve a three year term from 2022-2025.…
Local High School Girls Host Women In STEM Luncheon
CLAYTON – On June 8, 2022 nearly three dozen business and community leaders joined with local high school girls to join six female STEM professionals for a Women in STEM…
Johnston County Resident Earns State’s Highest FFA Honor
Donnie Lassiter of Johnston County, third from left, received the Honorary State FFA Degree at the 93rd State FFA Convention. Individuals nominated for this honor must have provided exceptional service to agriculture and/or…
Campbell’s Zach Neto Drafted 13th Overall By Los Angeles Angels
LOS ANGELES – Zach Neto was selected 13th overall in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels Sunday night in Los Angeles. The selection…
Harrington Drafted 36th Overall By Pittsburgh Pirates
LOS ANGELES – Campbell’s Thomas Harrington was selected 36th overall in the first round (competitive balance round A) round by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the MLB Draft in Los Angeles.…
Returning To College Set Princeton’s Matthew Phillips On Course For Success
MOUNT OLIVE – “Going back to school is like a baby first learning how to walk,” said University of Mount Olive (UMO) Alumnus Matthew Phillips of Princeton, NC. “Taking that…
Ronald Johnson: “I Will Not Resign From The Board Of Education”
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County public school board member Ronald Johnson announced Wednesday afternoon that he will not resign from the board of education. On July 8th, Johnson said he would…
Emergency Shelter Training Exercise Held
KENLY – An emergency shelter training exercise was carried out Monday by Johnston County Emergency Services, along with several other County agencies. The training took place at North Johnston Middle…
