Schools
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…
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…
