Two teaching scholars have been selected to teach in Johnston County Public Schools as part of a pilot program with N.C. State College of Education and The Innovation Project (TIP). The Innovation … more

Central Carolina Community College now offers the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program. The program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, … more

Students and teachers from across Johnston County showcased their latest work at the district’s Project-Based Learning Expo. Teachers across the district have been implementing Project-Based … more

Longtime bus driver James Lathon was named Johnston County Public Schools Bus Driver of the Year. Mr. Lathon has been a bus driver with the county since April 2009, and has worked primarily in the … more

Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Ga., recently welcomed its newest class of graduates. Mark Livingston of Spring Lake earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in management. Nearly … more

Several area educators recently attended programs held at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching in Cullowhee, a recognized national leader in professional development programming … more

Brenda Flowers, Harnett County Farm Bureau Board member presented two scholarships to Tommy Joe Swann Jr. — Harnett County Farm Bureau County Scholarship and R. Flake Shaw Memorial Scholarship, a … more

The Shawtown High School Alumni Association announces the following graduating students were awarded scholarships for 2018. Scholarships were presented to: Nicholas Moment-Cunningham, graduate of … more

Madison Reilly of Lillington has been named the recipient of the Heroes’ Legacy Scholarships for Children of Fallen or Disabled Service Members. The scholarship grants for this program are … more

Residents and concerned citizens will get another bite at the apple from county officials Thursday when an update on the fate of the Shawtown Elementary School will be offered. more

The Erwin Board of Commissioners approved the budget for fiscal year 2018-2019 during Thursday night’s regular monthly board meeting. Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem Randy Baker made the motion … more