Selma
Eastfield Welcomes Olive Garden As Expansion Continues
SELMA — A new dining option has arrived in Selma as the ribbon cutting was held recently for Olive Garden at Eastfield, a large-scale mixed-use development designed to combine residential,…
How A Lost County Credit Card Led To Felony Charges
SMITHFIELD0 – A 25 year-old man is facing felony charges after authorities say a lost Johnston County government credit card was used to purchase a laptop computer, leading to an…
‘About Control’: Selma Councilwoman Censured Following Contentious Meeting, Communications Restricted
SELMA — A contentious Selma Town Council meeting Thursday night ended with a 3-1 vote to censure Councilwoman Susan P. Watson following a hearing marked by sharp exchanges, disputed allegations…
Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill
SMITHFIELD — Students and educators from Smithfield-Selma High School will represent Johnston County on the national stage as part of a North Carolina delegation attending Special Olympics “Capitol Hill Day”…
Man Critically Injured In Selma Shooting
SELMA — A 20-year-old man was critically injured Thursday afternoon in a shooting at a Selma apartment complex, according to the Selma Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 3:51 p.m.…
Selma Police Complete Investigation Into Incident Where Woman Was Dragged 1,300 Feet
SELMA — Selma Police announced today (Thursday) they have completed their investigation into an incident in which a woman lying in a snow-covered street was struck and dragged by a…
Selma Man Arrested After 100 MPH Chase
SELMA — A Selma man wanted on outstanding drug charges was arrested by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office following a high-speed pursuit that reportedly reached speeds of 100 mph. According…
Sheriff’s Office: Stolen Vehicle Used In Fuel Theft
KENLY — A Selma woman faces felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies said she was found driving a stolen vehicle shortly after a larceny at a Johnston County construction site.…
Woman Lying In Snow-Covered Street Struck, Dragged By Vehicle
Feb. 5, 2026 – This story has been updated: Feb. 1, 2026SELMA — A woman lying motionless in a snow-covered street was struck and dragged by a pickup truck Saturday…
Mobile Home Fire Displaces Four People, Injures Firefighter
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Firefighters from four departments battled cold temperatures and gusty winds Saturday afternoon while extinguishing a mobile home fire on Braswell Road that displaced a family of four…
Two Charged With Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
KENLY – A routine traffic stop turned into felony drug arrests for two Selma residents. Around 12:47 a.m. Jan. 17, a Johnston County deputy pulled over a vehicle on Truck…
Sex Offender Accused Of Indecent Exposure Incidents In Selma And Smithfield
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Fayetteville man listed on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry is in custody after police said he exposed himself to children inside retail businesses in Smithfield…
