Schools
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…
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…
