Selma
State Troopers Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision
SELMA, N.C. — A pedestrian was killed early Sunday morning in a collision on Buffalo Road, according to authorities. The accident occurred around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of Buffalo…
Rezoning Request For Proposed Townhome Development Denied
SELMA, N.C. — The Selma Town Council unanimously denied a request to rezone land for a proposed townhome development in their extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) during its March 10 meeting. Godwin…
Selma Council Approves Policy Changes, Infrastructure Funding Request
SELMA, N.C. — The Selma Town Council voted to apply for a $3 million grant to upgrade the town’s wastewater treatment plant during its March 10 meeting, while also approving…
Selma Town Council Approves Code Enforcement “Grace Period”
SELMA, NC – The Town of Selma Town Council has approved an alternative dispute resolution, or “Grace Period,” related to Board of Adjustment action fees, specifically for appealing Code Enforcement…
Selma Opens Doors To Veterans Group In Need Of A New Home
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — After more than a decade in Smithfield, the Johnston County Disabled American Veterans chapter has found a new home — and a warm welcome — in…
Johnston County Tanker Crash Leaves One Dead
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Selma man was killed at approximately 2:06 p.m. Monday when his tanker truck overturned on I-42 Eastbound, formerly the US 70 Clayton Bypass, in Johnston County.…
Area Police Team Up For Wilson’s Mills Checkpoint
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Johnston County law enforcement officers conducted a multi-agency traffic checkpoint Friday night in the Town of Wilson’s Mills aimed at reducing crashes caused by motor vehicle…
Chick-fil-A Smithfield To Relocate To Larger Restaurant In Selma
SELMA, N.C. — Chick-fil-A’s longtime Smithfield restaurant will soon move to a new location just down the road in Selma. The current Chick-fil-A Smithfield restaurant will close March 17 before…
Three Escape Injury After Pickup Flips
SELMA, N.C. — Three people escaped injury after the pickup truck they were riding in overturned during a crash Thursday afternoon on Buffalo Road. The single-vehicle accident occurred shortly before…
Man Dies After Being Trapped By Brush Fire
SELMA, N.C. — A man died after becoming trapped in a rapidly spreading brush fire Friday afternoon in Johnston County. Multiple Johnston County fire departments responded to the fire on…
Selma Police Looking For Vehicle Connected To Motorcycle Wreck
SELMA, N.C. — Police are searching for a driver involved in a reckless driving incident that led to a motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Selma. The crash happened around 5:30…
84 Years Later: Selma Remembers Deadly Catch Me Eye Explosion
SELMA, N.C. — Early on the morning of March 7, 1942, a massive explosion shook Johnston County and left a deep crater at the intersection of two major highways. Today…
