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Monday, June 09, 2025
Cybersecurity Basics for Small Business More than 9 million cyberattacks occur every day.Over 40% of small businesses experience a cyberattack annually.Small business lose an average of $25,000 per cyberattack.Small businesses are often easier targets for cybercriminals.Cyber attacks can lead to business disruption, financial losses, reputational damage, and can even force business ...read more
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Friday, May 30, 2025
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Categories: Chamber, Education
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Johnston Community College (JCC) has once again broken enrollment records, marking its fifth straight semester of growth with a 27% increase in degree-seeking students on the first day of the summer term. As summer classes begin, JCC reports 2,755 students enrolled, the highest summer enrollment in the College’s history.
“We are thrilled to see this continued momentum, especially during the ...read more
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
Ms. Susan Perdue, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher at Clayton High, has been selected as the Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year.
Ms. Perdue has been teaching at Clayton High for eight years and is a CTE Business and Marketing teacher. She teaches entrepreneurship and business management career pathways, and is also the ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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Monday, May 15, 2023
Cleveland High English teacher Melissa Pearce was named the Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2023 Teacher of the Year. With the naming Pearce made history, as she is the first person to ever receive the award twice. Pearce received the award for the first time 2007 and was named a finalist for the award in 2022.
Pearce has been an educator with JCPS for the past 19 years. She has ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Selma Middle welcomes 12 new educators Selma Middle School has welcomed 12 new educators to its halls for the 2015-2016 school year. Joining the team are Tabitha Ammons, Alexander Burgess, Samantha Determan, Patricia Ann Leitner, Michael Llaury, Cynthia Markham, Shawna Marie Phillips, Emily Shelton, Brandon Sullivan, Aaron Tipping, Chrystal Trammell, and Kimberly Whipple. Kimberly Whipple will be ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Education
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Johnston Community College welcomed two new trustees and reappointed another at its July board meeting.
Jonathan Breeden of Clayton is an attorney in the Cleveland community and helps clients in the areas of family law, criminal defense, estate matters, and contracts.
Breeden earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from N.C. State University and his law degree from Campbell ...read more
Categories: Education, 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: Education, Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
The Performing Arts at Johnston Community College is proud to announce the 25th Anniversary Concert Series line-up. Season tickets are currently on sale and individual tickets will go on sale August 5th. Tickets may be purchased by calling the JCC Box Office at (919) 209-2099 or by visiting www.jccperformingarts.com. Patrons wishing to purchase 3 or more ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Monday, May 19, 2014
After 18 years of working in the airline industry, Margaret Raynor decided to retire in 2005. She tried several different jobs over the next six years, but she still wasn’t fully satisfied.
“One day my husband and I were sitting around talking, and he suggested I go back to school and pursue a career in the medical field,” Raynor of Smithfield recalled. “At first, I didn’t think that was a good ...read more
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