The Johnstonian News
Spring Branch project underway
SMITHFIELD — A contractor has begun the makeover of Spring Branch between Fifth and Sixth streets. The work will restore the stream bank and build a wetland to capture flood waters. “This project won’t eliminate floods but may mitigate some of them,” Smithfield Planning Director Stephen Wensman said in an...
JoCo TEACH awards first scholarships
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield-Selma High School seniors Carter Clever and Lilly Johnson have received the first JoCo TEACH scholarships from the county’s public schools. Last fall, the school board approved creating a scholarship for JoCo TEACH, or Johnston County Teaching Educators And Coming Home, a teacher-training program in the county’s schools....
Luncheon salutes Clayton High students
CLAYTON — Hatley Construction & Repair, a Clayton firm, sponsored the appreciation luncheon for students in the CORE, Carpentry 1 and Carpentry 2 classes at Clayton High School. These classes enroll some 250 students annually, providing them with practical skills in construction and repair. “Alongside my colleagues, we all feel...
Kenly police seeking peanut butter, jelly
KENLY — Through June 15, the Kenly Police Department is collecting unopened jars of peanut butter and jelly. The donations will go to Kenly Area Ministries for distribution to needy kids. Bring donations to Kenly Town Hall, 207 W. Second St. Town Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5...
Three from Clayton on Bob Jones list
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Three students from Clayton have been named to the spring semester Dean’s List at Bob Jones University. They are Hudson Knight, a freshman majoring in social studies education; Jacob McLean, a sophomore business administration major; and Jenna McLean, a freshman business administration major. To qualify for the...
NJ’s Aycock receives Sam Narron Baseball Award
SMITHFIELD — Carter Aycock capped off an accomplishment-filled senior year Tuesday morning when he became the fifth North Johnston High player to receive the Sam Narron Baseball Award in its...
Panthers rally, force game 3 in East Region championship series
KENLY — The North Johnston High softball team refused to let its season end on George Daniels Field in game 2 of the NCHSAA 2-A East Region championship series Friday...
Clayton will offer boys’ volleyball
CLAYTON — The Parks and Recreation Department will offer volleyball for boys. Play will be in three age groups: 8-10, 11-13 and 14-17. Boys will learn the fundamentals of volleyball...
Why are GOP lawmakers destroying public schools?
Public education is the most important function of state government, and we spend more tax dollars on education than any other budget item. Given those two facts, a reasonable person...
Of course books can be dangerous
A thought occurred to me as I was traveling through the North Carolina Piedmont last week. The notion didn’t have to do with my location but was instead prompted by...
Childhood summers spark awareness of racism
“Summertime… and the living is easy. Fish are jumping and the cotton is high.” Anticipation of summer parties, cookouts and pool parties. Beach trips and lake trips — and our...
