Selma
Police Issue 40+ Citations, Make 3 Arrests During Saturation Patrols
SELMA – A joint operation involving 21 officers from six different agencies took place over-the-weekend. Selma Police Chief Jamie Hughes said officers from the Selma, Smithfield, Wilson’s Mills Police, NC…
SSS DECA Students Compete At NC DECA Career Development Conference
GREENSBORO – Smithfield Selma High School’s (SSS) DECA members competed February 29 through March 1, 2024 at the NC DECA Career Development Conference (CDC). DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)…
Selma Updates Gun Ordinance
SELMA – For the first time in several years, the Town of Selma has updated their firearms ordinance. While weapons by law abiding citizens are allowed in Town, the ordinance…
Antique Farm Tractor Stolen
SELMA – An antique farm tractor was reported stolen from a Selma area home. The victim reported Feb. 26 his Minneapolis Moline tractor was stolen from a home on US…
Man Shot While Driving
SELMA – A 22 year-old man was shot while driving his car. The shooting happened around 4:00pm Sunday. The victim, Isaac Joel Gonzalez of Selma, was reportedly driving on Live…
Property Annexed Into Selma Town Limits
SELMA – The size of the Selma town limits has grown, just slightly. The town council voted unanimously to approve a request to voluntarily annex a vacant lot, at the…
Officials Cut The Ribbon On New Upgrades At Selma-Smithfield Amtrak Depot
SELMA – Selma Mayor Byron McAllister was joined by other county leaders and Amtrak officials, including David Handera, Vice President of Accessibility, Stations and Facilities, to cut the ribbon and…
Burgess Named 2023 Selma Police Officer Of The Year
SELMA – After being on the department only two years, Patrol Sergeant Ernest Burgess has made a big impact. Burgess joined the Selma Police Department in 2022. Recently, Burgess was…
Selma PD’s William Baker Promoted To Captain
SELMA – Selma Police Chief J.A. Hughes has announced the promotion of William “Billy” Baker. Baker has been a sergeant since 2021. Effective today (Friday), he is the Captain of…
Multi-Car Crash Causes Traffic Delays
SELMA – A multi-vehicle accident caused traffic delays for more than an hour, Friday afternoon. The collision was reported at the intersection of US 301 (Pollock Street) and US 70.…
Man Electrocuted Inside Coca-Cola Distribution Center In Clayton
CLAYTON – Clayton Police have identified a Selma man who died Thursday morning at the Coca-Cola Distribution Center at 969 Shotwell Road. Around 11:17am, Clayton Police, Clayton Fire and Johnston…
Selma Kicks Off A Year Full Of Events
SELMA – The Town of Selma has officially kicked off its 2024 event season. The annual Polar Bear Run was held on Saturday, January 13th, and is the first of…
