Schools
Thousands Of JCPS Educators Vaccinated On First Day Of Eligibility
On the first day that the COVID-19 vaccine was available to all educators in North Carolina, more than 2,000 Johnston County Public Schools employees received their first-round dose at a…
Harnett School Board Supports New Construction Bond
Local Bond Could Raise Taxes The Harnett County Schools Board of Education supported the possibility of pursuing a bond to help with school construction projects. HCS Superintendent Aaron Fleming briefed…
School Bus Break-In Under Investigation
A Johnston County public school bus was broken into and vandalized. The incident was discovered Monday morning on the campus of Corinth Holders High School at 6875 Applewhite Road. According…
Local Organizations Receiving Lifesaving Bicycle Helmets To Distribute To Children
A record number of children, 11,850 total, across the state will be receiving lifesaving bicycle helmets through the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative, part of ongoing efforts to…
North Johnston Middle School Second 9 Weeks Honor Roll & Principal’s List
6th grade Principal’s List Madison Barnes, Cameron Casey, Guadalupe Coyt, Peyton Ford, Haylee Franks, Raylee Gurley, Skyla Hart, Chloe Howell, Colby Johnson, Emma Lawhorn, Jackson Little, Valerie Medlin, Landyn Narron,…
School Board Chairman Threatens Lawsuit Against Two Citizens
Johnston County Public Schools board chairman Todd Sutton has threatened a civil lawsuit against two Johnston County citizens. Sutton, through his attorney, Alan “Chip” Hewett of Selma, wrote a letter…
Honeycutt Recognized By National Community College Association
A Wayne Community College Computer Technologies Instructor has been honored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Software Development Instructor Jenneth Honeycutt was awarded a 2021 Dale P. Parnell…
School Board Increases Field Of Candidates For Vacant Seat
Rawls and Tippett added to list of finalists after one candidate withdraws name SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School (JCPS) Board was scheduled to begin the interview process at…
Senators Introduce Bill Increasing Attendance At High School Events
By John TrumpCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Republican Senate lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change the 100-person capacity limit at outdoor high school sporting venues. Senate Bill…
Tippett Declares Candidacy, Calls For Sutton’s Resignation
“Everybody should have their voice heard and not drowned out by a self proclaimed elite few.“ In his first comments to the media since being overlooked to fill a seat…
School Board Narrows Field Of Candidates
Interviews with 5 finalists set for February 22nd The Johnston County Public School Board met in special session Thursday evening to approve a process for filling the vacant seat of…
General Assembly Passes Bill To Reopen Schools, But Governor Signals A Veto
By John TrumpCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The N.C. House and Senate have come to terms on legislation to reopen schools for in-person instruction. The measure, Senate Bill 37,…
