Selma
Teen Crashes Car Into Utility Pole
SELMA – A 17 year-old driver reportedly avoided a head-on crash by swerving off the roadway and crashing into a power pole, Wednesday afternoon, in the 8000 block of Buffalo…
Local Resident Dr. Brittany McCoy Graduates From Leadership Development Program
KINSTON— Brittany McCoy, PharmD, MBA, BS of Selma recently graduated from the NC Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders program, a three-day regional leadership and community economic development program that develops and…
Fire Damages Howell Road Home
PRINCETON – A local fire department could not have been more prepared Saturday evening as they were gathered at the fire station for their annual Christmas dinner. When the call…
Firearms Stolen During Break-In At Springhill Outfitters
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and federal ATF agents are jointly investigating an early morning burglary at Springhill Outfitters at 773 Seafood House Road. The break-in was discovered…
Former School Resource Officer Indicted By Grand Jury
SMITHFIELD – A former Selma police officer, who served as a school resource officer at Selma Middle School, has been indicted by a Johnston County Grand Jury in Smithfield. Former…
Pedestrian Struck Following Head-On Crash
SELMA – A driver returning home from a day at an ATV park reportedly swerved to avoid slowing traffic on Buffalo Road just outside of Selma, Saturday evening, and collided…
Police Conduct Saturation Patrols
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Thirty-two law enforcement officers participated in saturation patrols in Selma and Smithfield on Saturday night, November 2 in an effort to curb illegal activity, with an emphasis…
Selma Fatal Shooting Ruled Self-Defense
SELMA – Selma Police and the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office have determined a fatal shooting was self-defense. Anthony Maurice Lyons, 46, of Selma was shot and killed around 2:33am…
Police Officer Fired Following Internal Investigation
SELMA – A Selma police officer has been fired following an internal investigation. Police Chief Jamie Hughes terminated Officer Joseph Atkinson from the Selma police force on October 21. Matthew…
JD Vance To Hold Rally In Johnston County On Friday
SELMA – Vice Presidential Nominee, Senator JD Vance will hold a Rally in Johnston County on Friday, Nov. 1st. The event will take place at The Farm at 95, located…
26 People Facing Charges In Operation Tainted Candy
SELMA – Twenty-six people are facing criminal charges following a 10 month undercover operation in the Town of Selma. Selma Police began rounding up the suspects Tuesday morning in Operation…
Tractor Trailer Fails To Stop After Being Struck On US 70
SELMA – A driver is facing charges after he reportedly struck the rear of a tractor trailer on US 70 just west of Buffalo Road around 11:00am Saturday. According to…
