Selma
Selma Police Conduct DWI Checkpoint
SELMA – The Selma Police Department conducted a DWI Checkpoint on US 301 at Highway 39. Approximately 30 officers from Selma and surrounding agencies participated in the four hour checkpoint,…
Recovery Alive Presents 3rd Annual Gala “Night Of Hope” With Keynote Speaker Darryl Strawberry
SELMA — Recovery Alive, Inc. is thrilled to announce its 3rd Annual Gala “Night of Hope” featuring New York Times Best Selling Author and Legendary Baseball Player Darryl Strawberry. The…
Selma Town Officials Take Oath Of Office
SELMA – In a ceremony held Tuesday night during the December meeting of the Selma Town Council, the mayor and three council members received their oath of office. Mayor Byron…
Selma Approves New Street Sign Design
SELMA – The Town of Selma will be updating their street signs. The Selma Town Council authorized the placement of the new signs after the Selma Appearance Commission approved the…
Selma-Area Resident Files For Johnston County Commissioner
SMITHFIELD – Friday morning, Selma-area resident Caleb Johnson filed for the District 2 seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. Johnson, a Republican, will challenge incumbent Republican Commissioner Ted…
JCSO: Driver Crashes Into Camper, Parked Cars Igniting Fire
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident at a Selma-area home, Wednesday afternoon. Deputies responded to a report a driver had allegedly crashed their car into…
Selma FD New Fire Engine Dedication Dec. 3
SELMA – The Selma Fire Department has received delivery of a brand-new Fire truck. Engine 11 is a 2023 Pierce Saber Fire Engine that has a 1500 gallon per minute…
Local Author Launches Culinary Romance Book Dec. 3
SELMA – Garner resident and children’s book author, Dorothy La Motta, is launching her debut novella, The Italian Charmer, at the Old North State Food Hall in Selma on December 3, part…
Jeff Bass Named Selma Police Major
SELMA – Police Chief Jamie Hughes has named Jeffrey “Jeff” Bass as Major of the Selma Police Department. Hughes was the previous Major of the police department before he was…
Read To Grow JoCo Announces Second Annual Poster Contest Winners
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Read to Grow Johnston County held its second annual “Attendance Matters†poster contest in September to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month. Absenteeism in the first month of school…
Susan Watson Appointed To Selma Town Council
SELMA – Following a unanimous vote, Susan Watson has been appointed to the Selma Town Council. Mrs. Watson will fill out the unexpired term of Bruce McKay. McKay won election…
Scammers Targeting Johnston County Grandparents
$72,000 Stolen From Senior Citizens Last Week, In 2 Reported Cases JOHNSTON COUNTY – Law enforcement officials are issuing an alert to senior citizens about the grandkids scam. In two…
