Selma
Pickup Hit By Amtrak Train
SELMA — A pickup truck driver was injured early Thursday after authorities say he drove around lowered crossing arms and was struck by an Amtrak train in Selma. Selma police…
$113,000 In Grants Made To Smithfield-Selma High School
SMITHFIELD – The Nan Ogburn Cullman Education Endowment for Johnston County, a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation, has awarded $113,000 in grants to 13 programs or projects at…
Smithfield Woman Celebrates $347,251 Cash 5 Win
SMITHFIELD – Priscilla Allen of Smithfield took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won $347,251. Because her lucky ticket was one of three that matched all five…
Rezoning Denied For Proposed 115-Unit Apartment Complex In Selma
SELMA, N.C. — A 115-unit affordable housing development that had stirred weeks of debate was formally rejected Friday after the Selma Town Council voted 4–1 to deny a rezoning request…
Selma Fire Department Earns New ISO Class 2 Rating
SELMA — The Selma Fire Department has earned a Class 2 Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating from the Insurance Services Office, a distinction that places the department among the top-performing…
Selma Man Arrested In Smithfield Shooting Two Days After Prison Release
SMITHFIELD – A Selma man has been arrested in connection with a shooting earlier this month in Smithfield, just two days after he was released from state prison. Rakheim Devon…
Driver Charged After Car Slams Into Guardrail
SELMA — No serious injuries were reported Wednesday night after a car struck the end cap of a guardrail on Thanksgiving Fire Road near N.C. 96. The single-vehicle crash was…
$8,500 In Art, Memorabilia Stolen
SELMA — A Selma-area resident reported that several valuable items were stolen from his shed after a vehicle crashed into the structure earlier this month. The crash occurred when a…
Selma Council Calls Special Meeting On Controversial Affordable Housing Complex
SELMA — The Selma Town Council has scheduled a special-called meeting for Friday, Nov. 21, to reconsider a rezoning request for a proposed low-income apartment complex that has drawn significant…
Panda Express Opens New Location In Selma
SELMA — Panda Express has officially opened its newest restaurant in the Eastfield development in Selma, marking the only location of the popular American Chinese chain between Raleigh and Goldsboro.…
JCI Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering People And Building Pathways To Purpose
SELMA — JCI celebrated its 50th anniversary on November 6, honoring five decades of service, community partnership, and dedication to helping individuals with disabilities achieve independence, meaningful work, and community…
Smithfield-Selma High School First Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield-Selma High School is proud to recognize students who earned a place on the Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.…
