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The event, put on by the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce with Johnston County Schools and Johnston Community College, introduces eighth-grade students to the top companies in the community.
Monday, Aug. 25, marks the first day of the 2025-2026 school year for thousands of traditional calendar students in Wake, Durham and Johnston counties.
A look at key dates on the 2025-2026 school calendar for traditional schools in and around the Triangle.
WRAL staff
As schools in central and eastern North Carolina prepare for the new academic year, several districts are implementing stricter cellphone policies to enhance classroom engagement.
The Board voted 6 to 1 for David Pearce, who is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative and Auxiliary Services.
Johnston County Public Schools will implement a new policy prohibiting both students and teachers from using cellphones during class time.
The Johnston County School Board voted 5-2 against a resolution proposed by the Johnston County Republican Party to make school board elections partisan.
Johnston County Public Schools leaders on Thursday are expected to discuss the district's bullying policy, including a change to how bullying and harassment of students is defined.
Tuesday's vote could remove sexual orientation from being covered under the Johnston County Public Schools district policy.
For the second time in a week, Johnston County Public Schools leaders on Thursday paused a conversation about excluding LGBTQIA+ language from the district's bullying policy.
The Johnston County School Board approved a new board member to replace Ronald Johnson in Jeff Sullivan. Sullivan will complete the unexpired term of Johnson, which ends in December 2028.
The Johnston County Board of Education is welcoming Jeff Sullivan as its newest member after the former District 7 board member was sentenced to prison.
An emergency Johnston County School Board meeting wrapped up Tuesday morning, with the board laying out the details of the job now open after Ronald Johnson's removal.
Ronald Johnson received a prison sentence of six to 17 months.
Juniors who have competed for Clayton and Cleveland high schools found out they will not be eligible this year after the school system changed rules for students who take their classes at alternative schools.
Addison Muller was once a student at Corinth Holders High School and now he's an energetic history teacher who students find relatable.
Two schools in Smithfield were on lockdown on Thursday afternoon as a report of a weapon on Smithfield-Selma High School's campus circulated.
Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist
A WRAL viewer shared dash cam video of the incident, which shows a school bus attempting to pass a tractor on Brogden Road in Johnston County. The driver is seen using a non-passing lane to pass the tractor.
Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter and Brett Knese, WRAL reporter
Starting this school year, Johnston County parents have a new way to keep up with their students.
Mental health has been worsening for young. But partnerships with mental health agencies are helping to bring care to students.
Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter
Here's a look at everything you need to know for graduation ceremonies for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Cumberland County Schools, Durham Public Schools and Johnston County Public Schools.
Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer
A contractor for the state highway department will replace the bridge, built in the 1970s, near Prestwood Lane with a wider, two-lane span.
Embattled Johnston County school board member Ronald Johnson will face a GOP primary challenger in March after state legislators changed the law to make a direct challenge by another Republican easier.
Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief
There have been several fights in recent months involving Latino students at Smithfield-Selma High School in Smithfield. The community organization Latinos Activate is demanding action to address the issue and prevent further escalation.
