Selma
New Bus Donation Expands Access For Johnston County Youth
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County has a brand new transportation bus. This vital addition will enhance the Club’s ability to serve hundreds of youth…
Youth Explore Creativity Through Art
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County recently held a series of art sessions led by local artist Percilla Williams at the Smithfield and Selma Club…
Sexual Assault Survivor Speaks Out After Father Is Convicted Of Abuse
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A sexual assault survivor is speaking out about the abuse she encountered as a child. Dr. Renee’ Watson released a statement following the conviction of her father,…
Wanted Person Arrested After Crashing Stolen Mustang During Pursuit
SELMA – No injuries were reported after a stolen car struck a home during a high speed chase. It happened Wednesday afternoon. A Flock license plate reader camera alerted authorities…
Groundbreaking Held For BJ’s Wholesale Club
SELMA – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for a new BJ’s Wholesale Club. Local dignitaries and company representatives gathered to officially break ground for BJ’s Wholesale Club at Eastfield…
Funeral Director Charged With Possessing Stolen Rental Car
SMITHFIELD – A Johnston County funeral director is accused of having a stolen car in his possession. Van Boris Peterkin, 48, of Selma was arrested May 1 by Smithfield Police…
Selma Hosts Steel Topping Out Ceremony For New Public Works Facility
SELMA – The Town of Selma hosted a Steel Topping Out Ceremony on Monday to mark a major milestone in the construction of its new Public Works Facility. The new,…
Funeral Held For Beloved Church Deacon Killed By Wrong Way Driver
SELMA – Funeral services were held this afternoon (Tuesday) for Joseph Wilder Jr. of Wilson’s Mills. Mr. Wilder died from injuries sustained in a tragic head-on collision on US 70…
Police Investigating Two Vehicle Accident
SELMA – Selma Police are investigating a two vehicle accident. The collision occurred around 1:30pm Saturday on S. Pollock Street (US 301) at the entrance to Johnston Square Shopping Center.…
Driver Fleeing From Police Causes Head-On Collision
SELMA – A wanted person fleeing from police caused a serious head-on collision Sunday afternoon on US Highway 70 near Buffalo Road. Around 5:30pm Sunday, a license plate reader camera…
Person Injured In Selma House Fire
SELMA – Firefighters are investigating what sparked a blaze at a home on S. Brevard Street in the Selma city limits. The fire was reported around 2:45pm Friday. One person…
Town Offers Citizens The Option To Rent A Dump Truck
SELMA – In an effort to help citizens and keep the town as clean as possible, the Selma Town Council has adopted a plan to rent out the town-owned dump…
