Selma
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Collision With Car
SELMA – A motorcyclist was critically injured following a high speed collision with a passenger car. The accident occurred at 3:35pm Tuesday in the Selma city limits. According to law…
Boys & Girls Club Of Johnston County Announces New Leadership
SELMA – The Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County has announced the appointment of a new management team dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission of inspiring and enabling youth…
Man Accused Of Trespassing, Assaulting Police Officers
SELMA – Three Selma police officers sustained minor injuries during the arrest of a trespassing suspect. Bobby Ray Pilkington, of S. College Avenue, Kenly is facing multiple charges stemming from…
Partnership For Children Celebrates Family Support Awareness Month
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed February as Family Support Awareness Month. Allison Boyd, a devoted parent leader for the Partnership for Children of Johnston County,…
Icy Spots Persist On Area Roads
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Icy spots persist around Johnston County as Troopers and NCDOT crews were kept busy on Friday. A pickup truck towing a trailer overturned and landed in the…
“A Sheet Of Ice!” – Driver Slides Off Buffalo Road
SELMA – “A sheet of ice!” That’s what the driver of this overturned truck loaded with bread said about the road conditions, Thursday morning. “I should have stayed home,” he…
Slick Roads Cause Multiple Crashes
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Snow and ice covered roadways across Johnston County have caused numerous accidents since snowfall began on Wednesday. The State Highway Patrol has responded to numerous accidents. Among…
Motor Grader Catches Fire While Clearing Interstate
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A NC Department of Transportation motor grader was destroyed by flames, Wednesday night. The heavy piece of equipment was being used to clear snow and ice from…
Update: Additional Arrests Made In Gun Store Break-In Investigation
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and federal ATF agents are continuing their investigation into a gun shop break-in last year. Thieves broke into Springhill Outfitters at 772…

Additional Testing Ordered After Traces Of Lead Found In Routine Water Sample
SELMA – Approximately 280 water customers in Selma were notified this month of a trace amount of lead found in the drinking water supply. Additional testing will be taking place…
Grant Will Fund New Outdoor Amphitheater At Camp Mary Atkinson
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines Receives Over $500,000 to Enhance Camp Properties Across the Region RALEIGH – Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is thrilled to announce…
Three People Seriously Injured In Traffic Collision
SELMA – A couple in a pickup truck were traveling on Bizzell Grove Church Road, Friday afternoon, when the driver of a passenger car on Hinnant-Edgerton Road, failed to stop…







