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
Monday, June 22, 2026
JUNIOR WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF SMITHFIELD AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS
TO CLASS OF 2026 MEMBERS
Smithfield, N.C. -- The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield has awarded scholarships to five
incredible young women who are seniors at Johnston County high schools.
The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield established the JWL Scholarship in 2019 to advance
its mission of fostering women’s leadership by empowering ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release, Education
Monday, June 22, 2026
Downtown Smithfield Welcomes Once Upon A Crime with Grand Opening Celebration June 27
SMITHFIELD, NC – Downtown Smithfield is excited to welcome a new chapter to its growing business community with the grand opening of Once Upon A Crime, an independent bookstore specializing in thriller, suspense, mystery, and crime fiction while also offering a variety of books across many other genres. The ...read more
Categories: Business, Community, Education, Human Interest, Chamber, Press Release
Monday, June 22, 2026
Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Summer Intern Abbe Harris
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Abbe Harris as a summer intern, where she will support the Chamber's efforts in community engagement, member relations, marketing, and event coordination.
A student at Meredith College, Harris is pursuing a degree in Communications with a ...read more
Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Chamber, Education
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Smithfield, N.C.- The Johnston County Board of Commissioners on Monday adopted a $434.9 million budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.The final spending plan includes a one-cent cut in Johnston County’s property tax rate — from 52 to 51 cents per $100 valuation. That means the typical homeowner will see a lower County tax bill in the year ahead.
Even with the tax cut, Commissioners ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community
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, Community, Press Release, Education
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, Chamber, Education, 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
