Selma
Selma Railroad Days 5K Celebrates 50 Years This September
SELMA, N.C. — One of North Carolina’s oldest and most recognizable road races will mark a major milestone this fall as the 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club/Selma Railroad Days…
Stolen Dodge Charger Recovered Hours After Owner Reports Theft
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man returned home after being away for a week to find his prized Dodge Charger Scat Pack missing. The theft was reported July 20 after…
Minor Injuries Reported After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Selma
SELMA, N.C. — A rear-end collision caused significant traffic delays Saturday afternoon on the U.S. 70 Business bridge over Interstate 95 at Exit 97 in Selma. The crash involved four…
Former Selma Police Major Claims Town Hall Sought More Traffic Tickets, Less Officer Discretion
Jeff Bass says disagreements over officer discretion and policing priorities contributed to his decision to medically retire. Town Manager Phillip McDaniel rejects the allegations, while Mayor Byron McAllister and Police…
Meth Trafficker Receives 70-93 Month Prison Sentence
SELMA, N.C. – A Selma man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine in a case investigated by the Selma Police Department. On July 20, 2026,…
Deputies Charge Smithfield Man In Armed Robbery
SELMA, N.C. — A Smithfield man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a Kenly man who investigators say was lured from a motel to a home…
Local Police Officers Recognized By MADD For DWI Enforcement Efforts
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recognized two Johnston County law enforcement officers Friday, July 17, for their commitment to removing impaired drivers from local roadways and…
Motorist Says Driver Brandished Gun During I-95 Road Rage Encounter
SELMA, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported road rage incident on Interstate 95 after a motorist told deputies another driver displayed a handgun during an…
NC 39 Accident Closes Highway For Two Hours
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A three-vehicle accident shut down NC 39 in both directions for more than two hours Friday night north of NC 42. The collision happened around 8:45…
Veteran Firefighter Brannan Barbee Selected To Lead Selma Fire Department
SELMA, N.C. — Brannan Barbee has been named Fire Chief for the Town of Selma, bringing more than 20 years of fire service experience and a long history of serving…
Power Restored After Truck Brings Down Lines In Selma
SELMA, N.C. — A delivery truck caught a low-hanging communications line on West Street in Selma Friday, pulling down overhead wires and causing a power outage. With temperatures soaring, the…
State Audit: Johnston County Has 10 Former Landfill Sites On DEQ Watch List
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A new state audit has identified 10 former landfill sites in Johnston County that are part of North Carolina’s Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program, including one in Four Oaks…
