Selma
Johnston County LICC Screens Dozens Of Children At Annual Wellness Event
SELMA – The Johnston County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) successfully screened 29 local children for critical developmental milestones at its annual Child Wellness and Resource Event on July 19th.…
Buffalo Road Collision Injures Driver
SELMA – One person was hospitalized following a single-vehicle accident on Buffalo Road near the Oil Terminals in Selma. The collision occurred around noon on Tuesday. The driver was traveling…
Wiley Cash, Best Selling NC Author, To Speak At Brunch Event
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Princeton Area Library Supporters (PALS) will host Wiley Cash, best-selling author of four novels, for a brunch, book-signing and Q&A program on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025…
Motorist Charged With Habitual Impaired Driving And Child Abuse
SMITHFIELD – A 33 year-old Johnston County man was arrested on numerous charges including habitual impaired driving. Quentin Terrell Benjamin of Cypress Court, Selma was arrested July 9 around 8:35…
Town OKs Incentive Agreement With Culver’s, Approves Rezoning Request
SELMA – Tuesday night, members of the Selma Town Council approved a new Incentive Agreement with Culver’s. Culver’s is considering building a new restaurant at 1801 Outlet Center Drive, the…
AAF International Builds Brighter Futures Through Service At Boys & Girls Clubs
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County has recognized Smithfield-based manufacturer AAF International for their partnership and support. As part of their annual company meeting held…
Johnston County Bridge Preservation Will Require Lane Closures
SMITHFIELD – Two bridges in Johnston County will undergo preservation work thanks to a $1.9 million contract awarded last week by the state Transportation Department. American Civil Constructors West Coast LLC…
Motorcycle And SUV Collide
SELMA – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a collision involving a motorcycle and SUV. The crash happened around 2:00 p.m. today (Tuesday) on NC Highway 96 North at the…
Man Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Child
SELMA – A Selma man was arrested following a month-long investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Jose Hernandez-Duran, age 54, of Trailwood Lane was arrested July 1 on a…
Selma Awards Street Resurfacing Contract
SELMA – Several city streets will have a smoother ride after the Selma Town Council awarded a street resurfacing contract. Three companies bid on the project. Coastline Contracting was the…
NAACP Young Adult Committee Partners With Boys & Girls Club To Launch Hygiene Drive & Closet Initiative
SELMA – The NAACP Young Adult Committee, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County, successfully completed a county-wide hygiene drive to support local youth, culminating in…
Bee To Blame For Truck Accident
SELMA – A man driving his 300,000-mile pickup truck, which he had purchased brand new and had just filled up with gasoline, found himself in a unique situation Thursday afternoon.…
