Selma
How A Lost County Credit Card Led To Felony Charges
SMITHFIELD0 – A 25 year-old man is facing felony charges after authorities say a lost Johnston County government credit card was used to purchase a laptop computer, leading to an…
‘About Control’: Selma Councilwoman Censured Following Contentious Meeting, Communications Restricted
SELMA — A contentious Selma Town Council meeting Thursday night ended with a 3-1 vote to censure Councilwoman Susan P. Watson following a hearing marked by sharp exchanges, disputed allegations…
Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill
SMITHFIELD — Students and educators from Smithfield-Selma High School will represent Johnston County on the national stage as part of a North Carolina delegation attending Special Olympics “Capitol Hill Day”…
Man Critically Injured In Selma Shooting
SELMA — A 20-year-old man was critically injured Thursday afternoon in a shooting at a Selma apartment complex, according to the Selma Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 3:51 p.m.…
Selma Police Complete Investigation Into Incident Where Woman Was Dragged 1,300 Feet
SELMA — Selma Police announced today (Thursday) they have completed their investigation into an incident in which a woman lying in a snow-covered street was struck and dragged by a…
Selma Man Arrested After 100 MPH Chase
SELMA — A Selma man wanted on outstanding drug charges was arrested by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office following a high-speed pursuit that reportedly reached speeds of 100 mph. According…
Sheriff’s Office: Stolen Vehicle Used In Fuel Theft
KENLY — A Selma woman faces felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies said she was found driving a stolen vehicle shortly after a larceny at a Johnston County construction site.…
Woman Lying In Snow-Covered Street Struck, Dragged By Vehicle
Feb. 5, 2026 – This story has been updated: Feb. 1, 2026SELMA — A woman lying motionless in a snow-covered street was struck and dragged by a pickup truck Saturday…
Mobile Home Fire Displaces Four People, Injures Firefighter
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Firefighters from four departments battled cold temperatures and gusty winds Saturday afternoon while extinguishing a mobile home fire on Braswell Road that displaced a family of four…
Two Charged With Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
KENLY – A routine traffic stop turned into felony drug arrests for two Selma residents. Around 12:47 a.m. Jan. 17, a Johnston County deputy pulled over a vehicle on Truck…
Sex Offender Accused Of Indecent Exposure Incidents In Selma And Smithfield
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Fayetteville man listed on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry is in custody after police said he exposed himself to children inside retail businesses in Smithfield…
Selma Town Council Member Susan Watson Resigns
SELMA – Susan P. Watson, a member of the Selma Town Council, submitted her resignation Tuesday afternoon. The resignation is effective immediately. She released the following statement to The Johnston…
