Selma
Missing Selma Man Found Safe, Reunited With Family
SELMA – A missing 75-year-old Selma man has been found safe and reunited with his family following an extensive search involving numerous law enforcement and emergency response agencies. Selma Police…
Selma Adopts Ordinance Prohibiting Balloon Releases
SELMA — Releasing even a single balloon into the air intentionally is now prohibited within the Selma town limits. The Town Council unanimously adopted the new ordinance during its Oct.…
Facebook Romance Costs Local Man Thousands
SELMA, N.C. – What began as an unexpected Facebook message and developed into a months-long online romance ended with a Selma man losing more than $5,000. The 62-year-old victim told…
Selma Council Approves $7,500-A-Month Government Relations Contract
SELMA — The Selma Town Council unanimously approved a one-year, $90,000 contract with Checkmate Government Relations, LLC. The firm will be paid $7,500 per month to provide state and federal…
Planning Board Delays Decision On Selma Data Center
SELMA – The Selma Planning Board has delayed making a recommendation on a proposed 177,000-square-foot data center after members raised additional questions about the project’s site plan. The Planning Board…
Playground Equipment Merger Abandoned After Federal, State Challenge
RALEIGH – A proposed merger between two major playground equipment manufacturers has been abandoned after North Carolina joined a federal antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the deal. PlayPower has withdrawn…
177,000-Square-Foot Data Center Proposed In Selma
SELMA, N.C. – Less than three weeks after the Selma Town Council adopted its first specific regulations governing data centers, a 177,000-square-foot data center proposal is headed to the town’s…
Box Truck Overturns In Selma
SELMA – No injuries were reported after a box truck overturned Friday morning in Selma. The single-vehicle crash happened just before 9 a.m. on Pine Level-Selma Road at the Interstate…
Selma Prepares For Two Major Road Projects In 2027
SELMA — Two N.C. Department of Transportation projects scheduled to begin in 2027 could bring significant traffic changes to Selma, including a roundabout on Buffalo Road and a temporary closure…
Selma Expands Take-Home Vehicle Policy
SELMA — The Town of Selma has expanded its take-home vehicle policy beyond the Police Department, allowing eligible employees throughout town government to drive town-owned vehicles home. The Town Council…
School Board Reviews Improvement Plan Focused On Achievement, Opportunity Gaps
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools presented its 2026-2027 School Improvement Plan to the Board of Education on October 13, outlining districtwide academic gains while identifying areas where additional support…
Selma Adopts New Rules Governing Data Centers
SELMA — The Selma Town Council has approved its first specific development regulations for data centers, one month after delaying action on the proposal amid calls for tighter restrictions. Council…
