Schools
Trena Prater Named Head Softball Coach At Campbell University
BUIES CREEK – Trena Prater has been named head softball coach at Campbell University, acting Director of Athletics Hannah Bazemore announced July 8. Prater, who brings more than two decades…
Twitter Blocks Locke’s Exposure Of Teachers’ Union Agenda
By Donna King Carolina Journal The head of the John Locke Foundation’s Center for Effective Education found himself in “Twitter jail” Wednesday. Terry Stoops faced that penalty after exposing discussion topics at…
Melissa Waring Turns A New Page At Corinth-Holders Elementary
By Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist Sitting at the northern point of Johnston County lies a magical place. It isn’t the tobacco farms or the strawberry fields that create that…
Library Lobby Dedicated To Starling Family; Gift Funds New Teaching Resource Center
BUIES CREEK – Grateful for his Campbell University education and for the parents who raised him, Lew Starling’s gift to the Wiggins Memorial Library has honored both. The library hosted…
Ronald Johnson Announces Resignation From Johnston County School Board
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County public school board member Ronald Johnson has announced his resignation. Mr. Johnson was elected to the school board in 2016 and reelected in 2020. This morning…
82 Year-Old School Cafeteria Worker Wins $25,000 A Year For Life
GOLDSBORO – Martha Dixon of Goldsboro achieved her dream of winning a big lottery prize when her ticket in a Lucky For Life drawing won $25,000 a year for life.…
Smithfield Police Detective Under Investigation
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield police detective has been suspended while he is under investigation. Detective Ronald Johnson was placed on administrative leave with pay on Tuesday. This afternoon, Police Chief…
Johnston Commissioners Approve $250,000 To Assist With Tuition At JCC For 2022 High School Graduates
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College and Johnston County Commissioners have announced the formation of the The JoCo Commissioners Promise Program which will cover the cost of tuition for 2022 high…
Vandals Damage School Baseball Dugout
CLAYTON – Clayton Police are investigating a vandalism incident at Riverwood Middle School on Athletic Club Boulevard. On July 5th, police responded to the school after graffiti was located on…
Wayne Avenue School Will Merge With Harnett Primary
By Emily Weaver Dunn Daily Record DUNN – Wayne Avenue Elementary will merge with Harnett Primary after the Harnett County Schools Board of Education voted to green light the consolidation…
School-Business Partnership Lands Student A Career
Central grad getting head start at The Godwin Group By Lisa Farmer Eighteen-year-old Jackson Griggs is ready to start his first career employment straight out of high school thanks to…
Cleveland High Graduate Receives Sam Narron Award
Cleveland High class of 2022 graduate Skyler Locklear was recently awarded the prestigious Sam Narron Baseball Award. The award celebrates a Johnston County high school senior baseball player who demonstrated…
