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Johnston residents earn WCU honors
CULLOWHEE — Numerous Johnston County residents earned academic honors during the spring semester at West Carolina University. The following, listed by community, earned places on the Chancellor’s List with grade point averages of 3.8 or higher: Clayton —Ashlyn Gemberling, Elizabeth Schellinger, Emma Roy, Emma Hunt, George Sweat, Jacob Hilliard, Katelyn Brandes, Katelyn Hellis, Bailey Burk, Elijah Metz, Lauren Massey, Lillian […] The post Johnston residents earn WCU honors first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Some school leaders wary of artificial turf
For $453,665, the school district can choose artificial turf for the stadium field at Wilson’s Mills High School. But better to make that call now, before construction begins, Brooks Moore, the district’s construction chief, told the school board in June. “Because if you do it upfront, you don’t have to do the sod and the irrigation,” he said, referring to […] The post Some school leaders wary of artificial turf first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Johnston native named to JMU post
HARRISONBURG, Va. — A Johnston County native is the new dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Education at James Madison University. Nick Swartz, who grew up in Selma, had served as the interim dean of the SPCE for the past two years. In his new role, he will oversee the school, which encompasses the Adult Degree Program, Lifelong […] The post Johnston native named to JMU post first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
College announces spring President’s List
SMITHFIELD — Johnston Community College has announced its spring semester President’s List. To qualify, a student must earn all A’s. The students are listed below by community. Angier — Leah C. Adams, Evan P. Allen, Juan Argandona, Kimberly M. Bailey, Tara R. Cameron, Hayden Currin, Brianna Nicole Donnelly, Ashton L. Norris, Nova Pepler, Keeghan E. Proulx and Makayla D. Proulx. […] The post College announces spring President’s List first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UMO Accounting Major Josh Hernandez excels through dedication and perseverance
MOUNT OLIVE – The story of University of Mount Olive (UMO) accounting major Josh Hernandez is one of resilience, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the opportunities he has been given. A 2022 Southern Wayne High School graduate, Hernandez is on track to graduate from UMO in the spring of 2026. Reflecting on his initial interest in accounting, Hernandez shared, “I took an accounting course in high school because I had an elective to fill. I ended up failing the course, but I liked...
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