October 25, 2025
Schools
UMO’s Carolina Sound Performed For Jimmy Swaggart In One Of His Final Live Encounters
BATON ROUGE, LA – In what would become one of the final live music encounters for famed televangelist and gospel music icon Jimmy Swaggart, the University of Mount Olive’s premier…
Dr. David Pearce Sworn In As JCPS Superintendent
SMITHFIELD – Dr. David Pearce was sworn in as Superintendent for Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The ceremony was held at the Evander S. Simpson…
Harnett County Schools Announces New Administrative Appointments
HARNETT COUNTY – During the July Board of Education meeting, Harnett County Schools announced several key administrative appointments for the 2025-2026 school year. The Board approved the following central office…
Campbell University Welcomes President William M. Downs
BUIES CREEK – Dr. William M. Downs begins his term today (July 1) as Campbell’s sixth president in its 137-year history. Downs brings more than three decades of distinguished experience…
New Superintendent’s Employment Contract Released
4-Year Employment Contract Reveals Numerous Perks SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education has released the employment contract for Dr. David Pearce who will officially be sworn in on…
CCCC Announces Graduates
SANFORD – Central Carolina Community College’s recent Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies saluted 817 students — including 210 fall graduates — who received a total of 863 credentials. Four commencement…
Johnston County Farm Bureau 2025 Scholarship Recipients
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Farm Bureau Scholarship program provides an important service to deserving youth in our county that desire to further their education after high school. The Board…
Eastern Carolina Medical Center Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
BENSON – Eastern Carolina Medical Center (ECMC) and Dr. P.K. Vyas have announced the 2025 ECMC Scholarship winners. Every year, Eastern Carolina Medical Center presents Triton High School, Midway High…
Investing In Himself: How One Local Man Is Redefining Success
PRINCETON – When James Boring enrolled at the University of Mount Olive (UMO) in 2023, he brought more than just ambition to the classroom—he brought a clear sense of purpose…
JCC Nurse Aide I Program Receives High Honors With Accreditation Review
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College has announced its Nurse Aide I Program underwent an official accreditation site visit by representatives from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services…
Johnston County Public Schools Names New Superintendent
SMITHFIELD – During a special called personnel meeting Tuesday afternoon the Johnston County Board of Education approved the hiring of a new superintendent. In a 6-to-1 vote, Dr. David Pearce,…
Smithfield Middle School’s Fourth Nine Weeks Principal’s List & Honor Roll
Smithfield Middle School Fourth Nine Weeks Principal’s List & Honor Roll 6th Grade Principal’s List Misael Antonio-Juarez, Cindy Argueta Ramos, John Bonilla Contreras, Camille Crudup, Max Figueroa Betanco, Yarieli Figueroa…
