Schools
Middle School Students Linked To Concession Stand Break-In
CLAYTON – Four students who attend Clayton Middle School will face charges after they allegedly broke into a concession stand behind the school. On April 8th at 4:08pm, Clayton Police…
Cooper Thomas Receives Eagle Scout, Good Citizenship Award
FOUR OAKS – Cooper Thomas was presented with the Marine Corps League Good Citizenship Award during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony April 3 by Detachment Commandant Bob Long…
Thanksgiving Elementary 3rd Grade Class Wins National Reading Competition
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SELMA – Thanksgiving Elementary third grade students, aka “The Buffalo Bookworms,” were crowned READBowl “Big 3” World Champions, the top third grade reading team…
JCC Brings Big Return On Investment For Regional Economy
College Represents $138.7 Million Dollars in Annual Economic Impact on Local Area SMITHFIELD – A new, in-depth economic impact analysis found that Johnston Community College has a $138.7 million annual…
School Board Will Vote Tuesday On Resolution Calling For $253.5 Million Bond Referendum
The Johnston County Public School Board is expected to vote Tuesday night on a Resolution asking Johnston County Commissioners to place a $253.5 million school construction bond referendum on the…
Juvenile Accused Of Bringing BB Gun To School
BENSON – A student at West Johnston High School is facing charges after he reportedly brought a BB gun to school. The incident occurred Thursday, March 31. Thursday night, the…
Guilford County High School English Teacher Wins NC’s Top Honors For 2022
CARY – Leah Carper, an English teacher at Northern Guilford High School, was named the 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year during an awards luncheon today…
JCPS Celebrates District’s National Board Certified Teachers
Johnston County Public Schools honored the hard work of the district’s National Board Certified Teachers during the March Johnston County Board of Education meeting. JCPS had 7 educators complete their…
Godwin Manufacturing Named Large Business Of The Year
By Lisa Farmer DUNN – Godwin Manufacturing in Dunn was named Large Business of the Year by the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet held Thursday, March…
WakeEd Partnership’s Latest Initiative Making An Impact On Students In The Classroom
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal Jennifer Pride, a language arts teacher in the Heritage Middle School, Wake Forest, can’t say enough good things about the WakeEd Partnership’s Tools4Schools store in Cary. “Things that…
Report: $720 Million Needed For 6 New Schools, 6 Expansion Projects
School Bond Referendum Anticipated In November 2022 JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County School Board received a 2022 Growth Needs Update this month. The report says 6 new schools are…
Semifinalists For 2022 JCPS Teacher Of The Year Award Announced
The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce announced the 20 semifinalists for the Flame for Learning Award. Because of the importance of teachers in developing and educating children, the Triangle East…
