Schools
West Johnston High Senior Serves Up Success
BENSON – Nicole Neal is busy. The West Johnston High senior takes Honors and AP classes, plays tennis for West Johnston High and the United States Tennis Association, participates in…
OPINION: Time To End Government-Run Schools
By Jason Phibbs Two recent surveys, one by High Point University and another by the John Locke Foundation, show a significant portion of North Carolinians (43% and 66%, respectively) believe public education is…
Dispute Over School Athletic Field User Fees Could Nix $150,000 Contribution From Johnston Co Commissioners
CLAYTON – Everyone agrees that additional parks, recreation programs, and athletic fields are needed across Johnston County. Should Johnston County citizens pay more than Town of Clayton citizens to use…
Banks And Boswell Receive Morris Awards For Academic Excellence At UMO
MOUNT OLIVE- Erica Boswell of Clayton, NC and Kevin Banks of Williamston, NC received the Dr. Thomas R. Morris Awards for Academic Excellence at the University of Mount Olive’s May…
Clevonte Watson Selected As 2022 Recipient Of Reggie Carmichael Scholarship
SMITHFIELD – Clevonte Watson, a graduating senior at Smithfield Selma High School, has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Reggie Carmichael Scholarship. Clevonte has been a three sport…
Johnston County Students Receive Awards At University Of Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE – Two Johnston County students were recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Among those receiving awards were: Erica Boswell of Clayton received…
Distracted Driver Rear Ends School Bus, Police Say
SELMA – Selma Police said a distracted driver rear ended a school bus on US Highway 301 (Pollock Street) near W. Oak Street. The two vehicle accident was reported at…
Johnston, Tyrell Co Schools To Share $1.3M Federal Telehealth Grant
SMITHFIELD – USDA Rural Development State Director Reginald Speight was at the Johnston County Public Schools Central Office in Smithfield on Thursday, June 2 to announce a two-county telehealth grant.…
N.C. Parents’ Bill Of Rights Passes Senate
By David Bass Carolina Journal A Parents’ Bill of Rights passed the N.C. Senate on Wednesday, June 1, in a mostly party-line vote after lawmakers clashed over what the bill…
Johnston County Native Named ECPPS School Superintendent
ELIZABETH CITY – The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Board of Education announced the selection and election of Dr. Keith Parker as the next superintendent of the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools (ECPPS). Dr.…
Alana Sandaire Chosen For Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Corinth Holders High School cheerleader Alana Sandaire has been chosen as one of 12 recipients of the Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.…
Sheriff Demand Accountability From State Officials Who Refused To Take Juveniles That Threatened Schools Into Custody
SAMPSON COUNTY – A 13 year-old student was charged Monday (today) with threatening to kill students at Salemburg Elementary School. The suspect attends Roseboro Middle School. Sheriff Jimmy Thornton expressed…
