Schools
Johnston County Public Schools 2022 Job Fair Draws Large Crowd Of Applicants
BENSON – More than 100 candidates attended the Johnston County Public Schools 2022 Job Fair on Saturday, April 2, at West Johnston High. “We were thrilled to showcase all of…
Third Grade Teacher Receives 2022 Flame For Learning Award
Four Oaks Elementary third grade teacher Jennifer Beninate was named the 2022 Johnston County Teacher of the Year at the annual Flame for Learning Award banquet on April 26. Because…
School Board Approves Personnel Actions
SMITHFIELD – At the request of Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy, the Johnston County Public School Board approved the following personnel actions and contracts at their April monthly meeting: Assistant Principals…
SSS Basketball Court Named In Honor Of Carl Spragins
SMITHFIELD – In a unanimous vote, the Johnston County School Board has named the basketball court at Smithfield Selma High School as “Carl Spragins Court.” The decision was made at…
Johnston County Public Schools Honors 2022 Outstanding First Year Teachers
Johnston County Public Schools named Gabe Patton as the district’s First Year Teacher of the Year at the annual Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year Banquet on April 7.…
Johnston Community College Announces Interim President
SMITHFIELD – On Friday, Dr. Kenneth Boham was named interim president of Johnston Community College. He will begin serving in the position on May 16. “Dr. Boham was chosen to…
TikTok Challenge: Student Brought BB Gun To School And Videotaped Interactions
CLAYTON – Clayton Police are alerting parents about a brand new TikTok challenge after a Clayton Middle School student brought a BB gun to school. Police Chief Greg Tart said…
Julie Faucette Recognized By National Organization
GOLDSBORO – Julie H. Faucette has been recognized for her service to student success programs. Faucette, an instructor in Wayne Community College’s Academic Foundations Department, received the 2022 Gladys Shaw…
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge 88 Donates 500 Book Bags To JCPS
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #88 (FOP 88) bought and donated 500 backpacks to help children in Johnston County Public Schools…
Corinth Holders High School Cheerleader Makes School History
Corinth Holders High School cheerleader Beth Langley made school history recently by being the first cheerleader from the school selected for the All-State Cheer team. She was also selected as…
JCC President Dr. David Johnson Resigns
SMITHFIELD – Dr. David Johnson, President of Johnston Community College announced his resignation Friday. “After serving as JCC’s president for the last 13 years, it is with mixed emotions that…
Break-In Reported At Cleveland Middle School
CLEVELAND – Johnston County deputies are investigating a break-in discovered Tuesday afternoon at Cleveland Middle School at 2323 Cornwallis Road. A school official discovered a break-in at the concession stand…
