Selma
JCATS Bus Rear-Ended By Car
SELMA – A JCATS bus was rear-ended by a passenger car. The accident was reported around 10:00am today (Tuesday) on E. Anderson Street at the railroad tracks. At least three…
Business And Community Leaders Join Triangle East Chamber To Launch Economic Prosperity Initiative
SMITHFIELD – On Tuesday, Johnston County business and community leaders joined the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce (TEC) to launch the public phase of a $1.3 million campaign to fund…
Driver Charged In Crash That Kills 19 Year-Old
CLAYTON – A 48 year-old Selma man is charged with felony death by motor vehicle, driving while impaired, driving on a revoked license, and a stop light violation following a…
Multiple Restaurant Break-Ins Reported
Smithfield and Selma Police are investigating several restaurant break-ins reported hours apart. Smithfield Police said an unknown suspect attempted to break into Panera Bread at 1716 E. Market Street, around…
BJ’s Wholesale Club Purchases Land For Johnston County Location
SELMA – Another major retailer is opening in Johnston County. BJ’s Wholesale Club recently purchased a 12 acre tract of land for a new location in Selma. Selma Mayor Byron…
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Collision With Car
SELMA – A motorcyclist was critically injured following a high speed collision with a passenger car. The accident occurred at 3:35pm Tuesday in the Selma city limits. According to law…
Boys & Girls Club Of Johnston County Announces New Leadership
SELMA – The Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County has announced the appointment of a new management team dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission of inspiring and enabling youth…
Man Accused Of Trespassing, Assaulting Police Officers
SELMA – Three Selma police officers sustained minor injuries during the arrest of a trespassing suspect. Bobby Ray Pilkington, of S. College Avenue, Kenly is facing multiple charges stemming from…
Icy Spots Persist On Area Roads
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Icy spots persist around Johnston County as Troopers and NCDOT crews were kept busy on Friday. A pickup truck towing a trailer overturned and landed in the…
“A Sheet Of Ice!” – Driver Slides Off Buffalo Road
SELMA – “A sheet of ice!” That’s what the driver of this overturned truck loaded with bread said about the road conditions, Thursday morning. “I should have stayed home,” he…
Slick Roads Cause Multiple Crashes
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Snow and ice covered roadways across Johnston County have caused numerous accidents since snowfall began on Wednesday. The State Highway Patrol has responded to numerous accidents. Among…
Motor Grader Catches Fire While Clearing Interstate
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A NC Department of Transportation motor grader was destroyed by flames, Wednesday night. The heavy piece of equipment was being used to clear snow and ice from…
