Selma
Police: Video Evidence Leads To Arrest In Selma Child Abuse Case
SELMA, N.C. — A former candidate for Selma Town Council has been arrested and charged following a domestic incident involving a juvenile. According to the Selma Police Department, Troy Mathew…

Johnston County Deputies Seize Fentanyl, Meth In Selma-Area Search
SELMA, N.C. — Two men are facing drug charges following a search warrant executed earlier this month in the Selma area, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s narcotics…

Gunfire Used In Convenience Store Break-In
SELMA, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a convenience store discovered Sunday morning outside of Selma. Deputies said the incident was reported just before…

Deputies Arrest Three In Traffic Stop
SELMA, N.C. — Johnston County sheriff’s deputies arrested three people during a traffic stop April 7 on Davis Homestead Road. According to the sheriff’s office, the driver, James Robert Andrews,…

Johnston County Shrine Club Fish Fry April 10
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — The Johnston County Shrine Club will host its annual fish fry on Friday, April 10. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

“He Was Always There For His Family”: Pedestrian Killed Near Selma Identified
SELMA, N.C. – The State Highway Patrol has identified the pedestrian killed early Sunday morning on Buffalo Road as 28-year-old Brian Segura of Homestead Drive, Selma. The fatal collision occurred…
Honoring A Life: Family And Friends Remember Joseph Wilder Jr. On What Would Have Been 75th Birthday
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Family and friends gathered at Wilson’s Mills Community Cemetery on March 27 for a balloon release honoring what would have been the 75th birthday of the…
Family Dollar Employee Facing Charges After Theft Investigation
SELMA, N.C. — A 42-year-old Smithfield man was arrested following a report of employee theft, according to the Selma Police Department. Officers responded to Family Dollar at 107 N. Pollock…

Riders Can Hop On In Selma For Charity Ride Supporting Suicide Prevention
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Motorcyclists, car enthusiasts, and community members will come together on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for the 4th Annual “Be The One” Suicide Prevention Charity Ride, a multi-county,…

State Troopers Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision
SELMA, N.C. — A pedestrian was killed early Sunday morning in a collision on Buffalo Road, according to authorities. The accident occurred around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of Buffalo…

Rezoning Request For Proposed Townhome Development Denied
SELMA, N.C. — The Selma Town Council unanimously denied a request to rezone land for a proposed townhome development in their extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) during its March 10 meeting. Godwin…

Selma Council Approves Policy Changes, Infrastructure Funding Request
SELMA, N.C. — The Selma Town Council voted to apply for a $3 million grant to upgrade the town’s wastewater treatment plant during its March 10 meeting, while also approving…








