Selma
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…
Drivers Injured In Two Car Accident
SELMA – Two vehicles were heavily damaged in a collision on NC Highway 39, less than a mile from US 301 in Selma. The crash happened Sunday night. Two cars…
Train Car Catches Fire
SELMA – The Selma Fire Department quickly brought a train car fire under control, on Friday. A freight train was traveling through Selma when a car hauling debris ignited. Fire…
4 Suspects Charged In Johnston County Business Break-In
SELMA – Selma Police have arrested four suspects in connection with a business break-in where $8,000 in items were stolen. It happened at Savannah Discount Gas / Mobil, at 25…
Two Suspects Wanted For Armed Carjacking
SELMA – Law enforcement officers are searching for two suspects wanted for an armed carjacking. It happened around 4:30pm Monday, Nov. 13 in the Selma city limits. Police Detective Sgt.…
Micro Area House Fire Ruled Accidental
MICRO – A house on Davis Homestead Road outside of Micro was heavily damaged by flames, Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at 3:28pm. Micro, Selma and Pine Level Fire…
Neuse Charter School Celebrates Students Selected For HOBY Leadership Seminar
SMITHFIELD – Two 10th graders at Neuse Charter School were honored by being selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at NC State in Raleigh. Bella Strickland and…
JCPS Veterans Day Celebration One For The Books
By Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools held its 19th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) on Friday, November 10, 2023. As…
Driver Fails To Stop For SHP Checkpoint, Crashes Van During Pursuit
SELMA – Multiple charges have been filed against a motorist who lead Johnston County state troopers on a high speed chase. It started Thursday evening when the operator of a…
Selma Considers Voluntary Annexation Request
SELMA – The owner of a 16 acre tract of land near Selma has requested voluntary annexation. Axiom Holdings, LLC of Raleigh owns the property on W. Oak Street, which…
2023 Municipal Election Results
Andy Moore Returns As Smithfield Mayor Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore will return for a new two year term after surviving a challenge from Town Councilman Marlon Lee, who was seeking…
Two Tractor Trailers Collide On Interstate 95
SELMA – Two tractor trailers were involved in a traffic accident on Interstate 95 around 3:30pm Tuesday afternoon. The collision happened in the northbound lanes near Selma. A semi hauling…
