Schools

SSS High DECA Wins Multiple Awards At NC DECA Career Development Conference
GREENSBORO – Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) students competed February 24-26, 2022 at the annual NC DECA Career Development Conference (CDC). DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is a business club…

Fallen Soldier To Be Remembered This Weekend
Procession And Flag Event Sunday, March 20th SMITHFIELD – In the short time that he lived, Jeffrey David made a big impact on his family, church, and community. In 2005,…

Two New Assistant Principals Named
The Johnston County School Board approved a request by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy to hire two new assistant principals. Damian Powell received a two-year contract as assistant principal at Choice…

Princeton High School Advisory Council
At the request of Principal Jarvis Ellis, the Johnston County Public School Board has approved the appointment of a new member to the Princeton High School Advisory Council. Board member…

Kambron Whitaker Receives Eagle Scout
CLAYTON – When a young person becomes a Boy Scout there is within them, something that is called the Spirit of Scouting. Kambron Jawaun Whitaker has that spirit. Kambron was…

Cleveland High Bus Driver Cited In Crash
CLAYTON – A Cleveland High School bus driver has been cited by the State Highway Patrol for failure to maintain control after her school bus overturned Monday afternoon injuring 11…

School Board Chairman Todd Sutton Will Not Seek Reelection
Johnston County School Board Chairman Todd Sutton of Kenly announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection. Sutton’s current term is set to expire at the end of this year. In…

12 Injured When School Bus Overturns
CLAYTON – Several Cleveland High School students were injured Monday afternoon when their bus overturned. The accident was reported around 2:30pm on Polenta Road near Colson Ridge Drive, less than…

“Numbers Tell A Story” About JCPS Funding, Commissioner Fred Smith Says
SMITHFIELD -Johnston County Commissioner Fred Smith told fellow commissioners recently that “numbers tell a story.” Smith was referring to data he requested County Manager Rick Hester compile comparing student enrollment…

Two Smithfield Middle School Students Awarded Victor E. Bell, Jr. Scholarships From College Foundation, Inc.
Local students awarded scholarships worth up to $20,000 each for future education SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Middle School AVID student, Diego Moran Acevedo and Natalie Silva Deras are two of several promising…

Benson Middle Advisory Council
Three members on the Benson Middle School Advisory Council have received renewal appointments. During the February meeting of the Johnston County Public School Board, Christina Montano, Tammy Dudley and Paul…

Clayton High School Receives $250,000 NFL Foundation Grant
CLAYTON – Clayton High School has received a $250,000 grant from the National Football League (NFL) Foundation that will go toward the school’s athletic field improvement project. In 2021, Clayton…








