Selma
Good Samaritan Injured After Being Struck By Semi At Accident Scene
SELMA — A man who stopped to help others following a traffic accident Saturday afternoon was seriously injured when he was struck by a passing tractor-trailer. The accident happened around…
56-Lot Subdivision Approved On Buffalo Road
SELMA – A new residential subdivision is planned just outside the Selma town limits following unanimous approval by the Selma Town Council. At its December 9 meeting, the council approved…
No Answers: Selma Police Renew Plea For Information In Batten Disappearance
SELMA – Four years after a Selma man was last seen alive, authorities say the case remains unsolved and all known investigative leads have been exhausted. James Norman Batten, then…
After Selma Mayor Tells GOP To ‘Mind Your Business,’ County Republicans Fire Back
SELMA — The Johnston County Republican Party is pushing back after Selma Mayor Byron McAllister criticized the party during his inaugural address last week, telling county Republicans to “mind your…
McAllister Begins New Term With Message To Critics And Outside Groups
SELMA, N.C. — Selma Mayor Byron McAllister delivered a strikingly blunt and at times confrontational speech after being sworn in for another term Dec. 9, using the address to praise…
Officers Spread Holiday Cheer During Annual Cops & Kids Christmas Event
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Local law enforcement officers helped bring holiday joy to local children during the Cops & Kids Christmas Shopping Event, hosted by the Johnston County Fraternal Order of…
Selma Town Leaders Officially Sworn In
SELMA — Community members gathered at the Selma Civic Center on December 9 for a special town council meeting marking the swearing-in of local leaders elected to serve the town.…
Woman Charged With Selling 3 Vehicles Stored On Family Property
SELMA, N.C. — A Virginia woman is facing four felony charges after Johnston County investigators say she sold three vehicles that weren’t hers and pocketed the proceeds. Jakie Marie Lipscomb,…
Personnel Actions Approved By Johnston County School Board
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved several personnel changes during its Dec. 9 meeting, acting on recommendations from Superintendent Dr. David Pearce. The board approved a three-year…
Two Injured In Collision At Four-Way Stop Intersection
SELMA — A two-vehicle collision at the four-way stop on NC 42 East and Thanksgiving Fire Road sent both drivers to the hospital Thursday. A passenger car collided with a…
Golden Pinecone Award Goes To Smithfield’s Longtime Mayor
DURHAM – Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore has been recognized with one of the region’s highest honors, receiving the Golden Pinecone Award from the Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) during the…
Activate Selma Co-Founder Wins Prestigious Hobart Service Award
SELMA — Cindy Brookshire, co-founder of the volunteer-led nonprofit Activate Selma, has been honored with the Frances Finch Hobart Award for Voluntary Community Service. The award, presented annually by the…
