Selma
Celebrating A Community Icon: Marian Mullen Named Selma Railroad Days Parade Grand Marshal
SELMA – The Town of Selma has announced that Mrs. Marian Mullen has been named Grand Marshal for the 50th Annual Selma Railroad Days Parade, taking place on Saturday, October…
Copper Theft Reported At Second Johnston County Solar Farm
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a second major copper theft at a solar farm, raising concerns about a possible pattern targeting renewable energy sites in the…
Deputies Stop Teen Driver Going 125 MPH
SELMA — An 18-year-old Selma man is facing charges after being caught driving more than double the speed limit Tuesday evening in Johnston County. Around 6:39 p.m., a deputy with…
Car Driver Injured In Crash With School Bus
SELMA – A Johnston County school bus and a passenger car were involved in a collision Tuesday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital with minor injuries. The crash occurred…
Selma To Celebrate 50th Annual Railroad Days Festival – September 29 To October 5
SELMA — The Town of Selma is proud to celebrate a major milestone this fall as the Railroad Days Festival marks its 50th anniversary. From Monday, September 29 through Sunday,…
Settlement Reached In Selma Nuisance Abatement Lawsuit
SELMA – The Town of Selma has reached a court-approved settlement with the owners and operators of the Knights Inn on Graham Street, concluding a lawsuit that accused the property…
Woman Charged In Two Break-Ins At Same Property
SMITHFIELD — A Selma woman is facing multiple felony charges in connection with two separate break-ins at the same Johnston County property earlier this month. Amy Gail Davis, 51, of…
No Charges Filed After DoorDash Driver Bitten By Dog
SELMA — A DoorDash delivery driver was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being bitten by a dog at a residence near Selma, but authorities say no criminal charges will be filed…
High-Speed Chase On US 70 Ends In Arrest And Vehicle Seizure
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A high-speed chase on US Highway 70 Thursday morning ended with a Clayton man in custody and his vehicle seized under North Carolina’s Run and Done law.…
Steel Pipes Spill In Roundabout Causes Traffic Disruption
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A dump truck pulling an equipment trailer loaded with 18-foot steel water pipes lost part of its load shortly before 2:00 p.m. Monday in the roundabout at…
Councilmember Publicly Criticizes Mayor Over Meeting Dispute
SELMA — A Selma Town Council member has publicly criticized Mayor Byron McAllister, alleging that he improperly prevented her from speaking during the closing moments of last month’s council meeting.…
Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Accident
KENLY – A Selma woman was killed early Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle in the Stancil’s Chapel community, just outside of Kenly. According to the State Highway…
