Schools
NCDOT Will Buy Land On US 70 From JCPS
SMITHFIELD – The NC Department of Transportation will buy 0.43 acres of land from Johnston County Public Schools in front of the Central Office / Evander Simpson Building on Highway…
Smithfield Resident Participating In CCCC Student Ambassadors Program
Six students are participating in the Central Carolina Community College Ambassadors program for 2021-2022. Ambassadors are students who serve as official hosts of the college, representing it at college and…
Three Vehicle Accident Reported On N. Brightleaf Boulevard
SMITHFIELD – A three vehicle crash temporarily closed N. Brightleaf Boulevard in front of Murphy Express Friday afternoon. Minor injuries were reported. The collision involved two SUV’s and a pickup…
Clayton Resident Receives UMO Lifetime Achievement Award
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive Alumni Association recently presented Billy Kornegay, from the Class of 1966, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was given during the…
Lamms Leave Major Donation To Wayne Community College
GOLDSBORO – The estate of Melda B. and William S. “Bill” Lamm has given Wayne Community College its largest unrestricted gift so far. The Lamms left a $1,059,177 bequest to…
Opportunity Scholarship Supporters Seek Three-Judge Panel To Review Lawsuit
By David Bass Carolina Journal Parents supporting North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program want a three-judge panel to review a lawsuit challenging the scholarships. A motion filed in the N.C. Court of Appeals…
Tami Poland Named Polenta Elementary Principal
Tami Poland was named the principal of Polenta Elementary at a Special Session Johnston County Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Dec. 2. Poland has served Johnston County Public Schools…
Crystal Gregory Named Innovation Academy Principal
Crystal Gregory was named the principal of Innovation Academy at South Campus at a Special Session Johnston County Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Dec. 2. Gregory comes to Johnston…
Benson Man Receives Martin & Pelt Excellence In Teaching Award At UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive Alumni Association recently presented Barry Staton Toole, from the Class of 1983, with the Lorrelle F. Martin and Michael R. Pelt Excellence…
Board Votes 3-to-1 On Elevated Water Tank At Archer Lodge Middle
ARCHER LODGE – The Archer Lodge Town Council gave final approval to a 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank on the Archer Lodge Middle School property. The vote, however, was not…
SJHS Chapter Places In National FFA Competition
FOUR OAKS – The South Johnston High School FFA Chapter recently competed at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Previously, the South Johnston FFA Food Science & Technology Team…
JCPS Honors County Veterans With Annual Celebration
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools held its 17th annual Veterans Day celebration to honor and recognize all Johnston County veterans for their service…
