Selma
Four Now Charged In Armed Robbery Of 78-Year-Old Princeton Man
PRINCETON, N.C. – Three more people have been arrested in connection with the June armed robbery of a 78-year-old man inside his Princeton-area home, bringing the total number of defendants…
Four Local High Schools Win $5,000, Could Compete For $1 Million Prize
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Four Johnston County high schools have each won $5,000 and remain in the running for substantially larger prizes, including a $1 million football field upgrade. West Johnston…
Selma Issues Statement After Two Council Members Resign
SELMA, N.C. – The Town of Selma issued a statement Wednesday afternoon following the sudden resignations of two Town Council members during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council Members William Overby and…
New Sheetz Store Opens In Selma’s Eastfield Development
SELMA, N.C. – Sheetz has opened its new store at Eastfield, adding another major retailer to the growing mixed-use development near Interstate 95 in Selma. A grand opening celebration was…
Selma Council Split 3-2 On 10 Percent Sewer Rate Increase
SELMA, N.C. – Sewer customers in Selma will see higher bills in October after the Town Council approved a 10 percent rate increase that takes effect Sept. 1. The council…
Two Selma Council Members Resign As Divisions With Mayor Boil Over
Overby and Watson step down minutes apart following sharp criticism of Mayor Byron McAllister, and the way council business is conducted SELMA, N.C. – Two members of the Selma Town…
Selma Traffic Stop Leads To 12½-Year Federal Prison Sentence
SELMA, N.C. – A traffic stop by a Selma Police detective that uncovered more than four pounds of methamphetamine has resulted in a 12½-year federal prison sentence for a man…
Selma Moves Forward With Nature Preserve, New Water Tank
SELMA – The Selma Town Council unanimously approved several major capital projects August 6, including plans for the Selma Nature Preserve, construction of the town’s third elevated water storage tank,…
Selma Fire Chief Sworn In, Two Firefighters Promoted To Captain
SELMA, N.C. – The Selma Fire Department celebrated a changing of the guard and two promotions Thursday night as the town’s new fire chief was officially sworn in and two…
Johnston County Filmmaker Returns Home For Horror Project
SELMA, N.C. — A Johnston County native is bringing his passion for horror filmmaking home, with production set to begin later this month on the pilot episode of a new…
Fire Damages Motel Room At Selma Econo Lodge
SELMA, N.C. — A fire damaged a second-floor room at the Econo Lodge in Selma on Wednesday morning, sending one person to the hospital for evaluation. According to authorities, the…
Two Charged After Drug Search At Archer Lodge Home
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. — A Johnston County narcotics investigation resulted in two arrests after deputies executed a search warrant at an Archer Lodge residence. Members of the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
