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Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (341+ words) SMITHFIELD " Students and educators from Smithfield-Selma High School will represent Johnston County on the national stage as part of a North Carolina delegation attending Special Olympics "Capitol Hill Day" in Washington, D.C. More than 250 Special Olympics athletes, Unified Sports" partners, organization…...
Johnston County Public Schools Closed Wednesday
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (140+ words) SMITHFIELD " Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students and staff on Wednesday, February 4 and will operate as a Remote Learning Day. All extracurricular activities have been cancelled....
Clayton Names New Parks And Recreation Director
3+ week, 2+ day ago (378+ words) CLAYTON " The Town of Clayton has named Todd Riddick as its new Parks and Recreation Director, elevating a leader who strengthens connections, expands recreational opportunities, and guides staff through change. Riddick joined the Town of Clayton in July 2024 as Assistant…...
Governor Stein Holds Teacher Roundtable Highlighting Impact Of Cell Phone-Free Classrooms
3+ week, 3+ day ago (230+ words) CHARLOTTE " On Tuesday, Governor Josh Stein'visited'East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte to hear from'teachers'about'the impact of cell phone-free'classroom'environments.'Last summer, Governor Stein'signed into law'a bill that'established'cell phone-free classrooms.'The law'took'effect on January 1, 2026,'as North Carolina joined'32'other'states'restricting cell phones in…...
JCC Receives $3.6 Million Grant To Prepare Workforce For Vulcan Elements
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (311+ words) FOUR OAKS " Johnston Community College (JCC) has received more than $3.6 million in GoldenLEAF funding that will fuel a strategic partnership with Vulcan Elements, a cutting'edge manufacturer of rare'earth magnets. Vulcan Elements recently announced its intent to build a large'scale manufacturing…...
JCC Announces Participation In Wolfpack Connect Guaranteed Admission Program With NC State
3+ mon, 8+ hour ago (240+ words) SMITHFIELD " Johnston Community College has announced that it is joining'Wolfpack Connect, a new initiative of the North Carolina Community College System in partnership with NC State University. This program offers guaranteed admission to NC State for eligible community college students…...
Opinion: Test Scores Show Modest Improvement
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (653+ words) By John Hood RALEIGH " Test scores are up for North Carolina's public-school students " a welcome development, although the news isn't all good. On average, 55% of students in grades three or higher tested proficient on last year's state exams. For the…...
BBB Shares Tips For Back-To-School Internet Safety
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (797+ words) RALEIGH " As you prepare to send your child back to school, do not forget to go over internet safety. With the ever growing presence of technology in classrooms, the"Better Business Bureau o" "Since the pandemic, one-to-one computing has increased…...
Summer Youth Employment Program Celebrates Successful Fourth Year
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (395+ words) GOLDSBORO " Last week, Wayne County celebrated the successful completion of its 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program, recognizing 39 local high school and college students for their service a" GOLDSBORO " Last week, Wayne County celebrated the successful completion of its 2025 Summer Youth Employment…...
Free Food Safety Training For Community Organizations And Nonprofits
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (283+ words) SMITHFIELD " Johnston County Environmental Health, a division of Johnston County Public Health, invites local nonprofits and community organizations to attend a free food safety training clas" SMITHFIELD " Johnston County Environmental Health, a division of Johnston County Public Health, invites local…...