Selma
Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting 5-Year-Old Special Needs Student
SELMA, N.C. – A Selma Elementary School teacher is no longer employed by Johnston County Public Schools after an incident that led to her arrest Friday for allegedly striking a…
99-Year-Old WWII Veteran Chosen As Railroad Days Grand Marshal
SELMA, N.C. – A 99-year-old World War II veteran with more than eight decades of military, ministry, business and community service has been selected to lead this year’s Selma Railroad…
Selma Approves 14 Code Changes, Delays Data Center Rules
SELMA, N.C. – The Selma Town Council approved 14 changes to the town’s Code of Ordinances on Sept. 8, including new restrictions involving narrow-street parking, through truck traffic and camping,…
Selma Railroad Days Pageant To Feature 22 Contestants
SELMA, N.C. – Twenty-two contestants across seven age divisions will take the stage Saturday for the annual Selma Railroad Days Pageant. The pageant will be held Sept. 26 at Selma…
Battery Theft Leaves Selma Man Charged
SELMA, N.C. – A Selma-area man has been charged with misdemeanor larceny after two car batteries were reported stolen from an 80-year-old resident. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael…
Selma Proclaims Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week
SELMA, N.C. – The Town of Selma has proclaimed Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week, recognizing the 239th anniversary of the drafting of the United States Constitution. Representatives of the Daughters…
Pickup Driver Killed In Collision With Dump Truck
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – One person was killed and another seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a collision involving a pickup truck and a loaded dump truck near Micro. The crash…
Two Arrested After Attempted Break-In At Selma Tractor Supply
SELMA, N.C. – Two men were arrested after an attempted break-in at Tractor Supply late Saturday night led to a short vehicle pursuit and an extensive search involving officers, a…
Developer Seeks Relief From $102,000 In Selma Fines To Renovate Vacant House
SELMA, N.C. – More than $100,000 in Town of Selma fines could be waived on a long-vacant River Road property if a prospective buyer follows through with plans to renovate…
Selma Woman Faces Four Felony Charges Involving Juvenile
SELMA, N.C. – A Johnston County Sheriff’s Office investigation involving a juvenile has led to the arrest of a 50-year-old Selma-area woman on four felony charges. Angela Ann Pope, of…
Ruth Ray Sworn In To Selma Town Council
SELMA, N.C. – Newly appointed Selma Town Council member Ruth Ray was officially sworn into office Sept. 8. Town Clerk Dalton Larsen-Batten administered the Oath of Office during the council…
Deputies: Selma Woman Entered Unlocked Home
SELMA, N.C. – A 50-year-old Selma woman was arrested after authorities said she walked into a stranger’s home Thursday evening. Barbara Marie Peedin, of Old Batten Road, was arrested following…
