November 06, 2025
Selma
Deputies Arrest Man Accused Of Stealing Guns In Break-In
SELMA — A Selma man has been arrested in connection with a September break-in during which several firearms were stolen. John Nicholas Rhodes, 27, of Wiggs Road, was arrested Nov.…
KS Bank Hosts Annual “Kindness Shines Brightly” Food Drive
KS Bank is hosting their annual “Kindness Shines Brightly” food drive benefitting local organizations across their market. The food drive runs from November 3rd through November 21st and will benefit…
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested, Vehicle Seized In Fatal Johnston County Hit & Run
SELMA — A Johnston County man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a utility worker Wednesday evening near Selma. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol…
Buffalo Road Accident Causes Power Outage
SELMA — A single-vehicle accident Friday morning caused a power outage and temporary road closure along Buffalo Road. The crash occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. just north of Live Oak…
NCDOT Opens Eastern Regional Transportation Management Center In Johnston County
SELMA – The N.C. Department of Transportation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the opening of the Eastern Regional Transportation Management Center. The center, dubbed the Eastern TMC,…
Johnston County Community Foundation Awards Nearly $52,000 In Grants
The Johnston County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $51,740 in grants to 23 organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: “It is a…
Smithfield-Selma High Receives Prestigious Recognition At Unified Basketball Game
SMITHFIELD – This year’s annual Unified basketball game at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) was full of excitement, not only to watch the SSS Spartans compete with the North Johnston High…
Boys & Girls Clubs Awarded $5,000 Grant To Expand Youth Programs
Funding will enhance services in Selma and Smithfield JOHNSTON COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County has received a $5,000 grant from the 2025 Johnston County Community…
Selma Police Investigate Traffic Collision
SELMA – Selma Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of River Road and West Oak Street. Five people sustained minor injuries…
Break-In Reported At Selma Business
SELMA – Authorities are investigating an early morning break-in at a business just outside the Selma city limits. At approximately 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, deputies from the Johnston…
Romance Scam Costs Selma Woman Over $26,000
SELMA – A Selma woman is out more than $26,000 after falling victim to an elaborate online romance scam that began on social media. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
