Selma
Selma Town Council Approves 70 Percent Property Tax Rate Increase
“It’s going to hurt a lot of people in this little town.” SELMA – In a unanimous vote, the Selma town council approved the single largest property tax increase in…
Former Shoney’s Location Being Considered For New Restaurant
SELMA – The former Shoney’s restaurant location, at 1801 Outlet Center Drive in Selma, could be the home to a new restaurant as early as next year. Culver’s is considering…
Old North State Food Hall Now Offering Gourmet Desserts And Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine
Crafty Cow Desserts and Spice Me Up Now Serving SELMA – Lorie Jones, General Manager of Old North State Food Hall invited members of Activate Selma and the Triangle East…
Concrete Truck Overturns
SELMA – A concrete truck overturned Tuesday morning on Crocker Street in Selma. No injuries were reported. The mixer truck was empty at the time of the single vehicle accident.…
Child Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a collision involving a 19 month-old child. It happened on private property in the 500 block of Old Moore Road, off…
Driver Trapped In Overturned Car
SELMA – Shortly after 11:00 p.m. Friday, a driver traveled off NC Highway 96 north of Selma in a curve and struck a driveway culvert. The car and driver were…
Selma Police Conduct DWI Checkpoint
SELMA – Two impaired drivers were among 23 people charged during a DWI Checkpoint in Selma. The Selma Police Department was assisted by NC Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), State Highway…
Chase With Stolen Car Ends With Violent Crash
WILSON’S MILLS – Two people were apprehended following a brief high speed chase involving a stolen car. It ended when the fleeing driver crashed into the side of a fuel…
Nathan Emerick Named JCPS Outstanding First Year Teacher
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is proud to recognize Nathan Emerick as the 2024-2025 Outstanding First Year Teacher. Kenia Perez-Melchor and Ralph Vitale were recognized as award finalists.…
Driver Escapes Injury In US 70 Accident
SELMA – A 17-year-old driver escaped injury when her car hydroplaned, spun around and slammed into the wood line, Tuesday afternoon. There was heavy rain falling at the time of…
Crash Sends Jet Ski Onto Highway
SELMA – It’s not everyday you see a jet ski in the middle of the highway. It happened Thursday on Highway 96 at Thanksgiving Fire Road, north of Selma. A…
High School Space Crunch Yields Opportunities For Robot-Savvy Workers
NC Robotics Initiative Captures the Imagination of Johnston County Students JOHNSTON COUNTY – Robotics is changing manufacturing — taking over repetitive tasks on a round-the-clock basis with untiring consistency and…
