Selma
Romance Scam Costs Selma Woman Over $26,000
SELMA – A Selma woman is out more than $26,000 after falling victim to an elaborate online romance scam that began on social media. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Accused Thief Arrested After Returning To Area, Police Say
SMITHFIELD – A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in tools from a parked vehicle outside a Smithfield store was arrested after reportedly returning to the same area just…
Two Vehicles Collide On NC 42
SELMA — A two-vehicle collision involving a minivan and an SUV occurred shortly before 8:00 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of NC Highway 42 East and Lynch Road, resulting in…
10 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized During Traffic Stop
SELMA – A routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 70 near Selma led to a significant drug seizure, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 13, a deputy…
Victim In Selma Train Fatality Identified
SELMA – Authorities have identified a man fatally struck by a freight train last week in Selma as James Daniel Tyner, age 40. The tragic incident occurred in the early…
Selma Mayor Selected To Statewide Leadership Cohort
SELMA – The Town of Selma has announced that Mayor Byron McAllister has been selected to join the sixth cohort of ElevateNC: Higher Education, a highly respected statewide leadership initiative…
2025 Miss Selma Railroad Days Court
SELMA – The Town of Selma is proud to introduce the 2025 Miss Selma Railroad Days Court. These outstanding young women will serve as ambassadors for the Town of Selma…
Man Charged In Tomato Theft
SELMA – A 61-year-old Selma man is facing felony charges after authorities say he helped himself to someone else’s tomatoes—and a garden trowel. On the morning of September 30, Johnston…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Freight Train In Selma
SELMA — A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a freight train near the U.S. Highway 70 overpass behind the Johnston Plaza shopping center. The incident…
Celebrating A Community Icon: Marian Mullen Named Selma Railroad Days Parade Grand Marshal
SELMA – The Town of Selma has announced that Mrs. Marian Mullen has been named Grand Marshal for the 50th Annual Selma Railroad Days Parade, taking place on Saturday, October…
Copper Theft Reported At Second Johnston County Solar Farm
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a second major copper theft at a solar farm, raising concerns about a possible pattern targeting renewable energy sites in the…
Deputies Stop Teen Driver Going 125 MPH
SELMA — An 18-year-old Selma man is facing charges after being caught driving more than double the speed limit Tuesday evening in Johnston County. Around 6:39 p.m., a deputy with…
