Selma
Fire Damages Motel Room At Selma Econo Lodge
SELMA, N.C. — A fire damaged a second-floor room at the Econo Lodge in Selma on Wednesday morning, sending one person to the hospital for evaluation. According to authorities, the…
Two Charged After Drug Search At Archer Lodge Home
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. — A Johnston County narcotics investigation resulted in two arrests after deputies executed a search warrant at an Archer Lodge residence. Members of the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Employee Injured In UTV Accident At Tractor Supply
SELMA, N.C. — A Tractor Supply employee was seriously injured Saturday morning when a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) overturned behind the store, according to Selma Police. The accident happened around…
Stolen Car Recovered After Crashing Into Pond
SELMA, N.C. — A vehicle stolen from a Selma convenience store Friday night was recovered just minutes later after it crashed into a pond, according to Selma Police. Officers were…
Selma Railroad Days 5K Celebrates 50 Years This September
SELMA, N.C. — One of North Carolina’s oldest and most recognizable road races will mark a major milestone this fall as the 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club/Selma Railroad Days…
Stolen Dodge Charger Recovered Hours After Owner Reports Theft
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man returned home after being away for a week to find his prized Dodge Charger Scat Pack missing. The theft was reported July 20 after…
Minor Injuries Reported After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Selma
SELMA, N.C. — A rear-end collision caused significant traffic delays Saturday afternoon on the U.S. 70 Business bridge over Interstate 95 at Exit 97 in Selma. The crash involved four…
Former Selma Police Major Claims Town Hall Sought More Traffic Tickets, Less Officer Discretion
Jeff Bass says disagreements over officer discretion and policing priorities contributed to his decision to medically retire. Town Manager Phillip McDaniel rejects the allegations, while Mayor Byron McAllister and Police…
Meth Trafficker Receives 70-93 Month Prison Sentence
SELMA, N.C. – A Selma man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine in a case investigated by the Selma Police Department. On July 20, 2026,…
Deputies Charge Smithfield Man In Armed Robbery
SELMA, N.C. — A Smithfield man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a Kenly man who investigators say was lured from a motel to a home…
Local Police Officers Recognized By MADD For DWI Enforcement Efforts
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recognized two Johnston County law enforcement officers Friday, July 17, for their commitment to removing impaired drivers from local roadways and…
Motorist Says Driver Brandished Gun During I-95 Road Rage Encounter
SELMA, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported road rage incident on Interstate 95 after a motorist told deputies another driver displayed a handgun during an…
