News for Education
Saturday, September 19, 2026
SELMA, N.C. - One of North Carolina's longest-standing road races is reaching a major milestone this fall as the 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club / Selma Railroad Days 5K returns on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
Recognized as North Carolina's longest-running 5K race, the Selma Railroad Days 5K has been a community tradition for five decades. Known for its flat, fast course, the race attracts ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
SMITHFIELD, NC – Downtown Smithfield is taking the conversation to the sidewalk with the launch of its very first podcast, Smithfield Sidewalk Stories!
Produced by the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC), Smithfield Sidewalk Stories will shine a spotlight on the people, businesses, stories, and happenings that make Downtown Smithfield special.
New episodes will drop every two ...read more
Categories: Business, Community, Press Release, Chamber, Education
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
“Stronger Together” Takes Center Stage at JCPS 2026 Leadership Conference
SMITHFIELD, NC – On July 14-16, 2026, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) principals, assistant principals, and central office staff attended the 2026 Leadership Conference at Cleveland High. The annual conference provides administrators with valuable information to share with their school teams as they prepare for ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Business, Education
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Johnston County 12u Softball Team Wins State Championship,Moves on to the Little League Softball World Series on ESPNARCHER LODGE, NC – The Johnston County Little League (JCLL) 12u Softball Team won the State Championship through a 6-0 victory over Rowan Little League on July 9th and now moves on the 2026 Little League World Series (LLSWS) in Greenville, NC, August 9-12. The State Championship and ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, General News Article, Fun Facts
Monday, June 15, 2026
CLAYTON, N.C. – Applications are now open for the 2027 class of LaunchJOCO, Johnston County’s premiere entrepreneurial development program. Individuals interested in starting or growing a small business may apply online at https://launchjoco.org/.
LaunchJOCO equips Johnston County entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and connections needed for long-term success.
Students receive ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 15, 2026
Johnston County’s premier leadership development program seeks professionals committed to growing their leadership capacity and strengthening their impact in the community.
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Leadership Johnston program, an immersive leadership development experience designed to cultivate informed, engaged, and connected leaders throughout ...read more
Categories: Business, Education, Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
SMITHFIELD, NC — Secure your spot at Johnston County’s premier 8th-grade career expo! Featured on WRAL, JOCO WORKS WOW (November 5–6, 2026) is an immersive experience where students explore career paths through hands-on activities with local employers. Led by the JOCO WORKS Collaborative, with the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce at the helm, this initiative directly helps build the local ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Education Committee of the Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce honored seven local elementary school teachers on November 3 at its semi-annual Semester SuperStars Luncheon at the Sleep Inn & Suites in Smithfield.
These teachers were nominated by their principals and recognized as outstanding educators in the Smithfield-Selma area. The teachers were given a plaque and a bag full ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Education
