Selma
Selma Town Leaders Officially Sworn In
SELMA — Community members gathered at the Selma Civic Center on December 9 for a special town council meeting marking the swearing-in of local leaders elected to serve the town.…
Woman Charged With Selling 3 Vehicles Stored On Family Property
SELMA, N.C. — A Virginia woman is facing four felony charges after Johnston County investigators say she sold three vehicles that weren’t hers and pocketed the proceeds. Jakie Marie Lipscomb,…
Personnel Actions Approved By Johnston County School Board
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved several personnel changes during its Dec. 9 meeting, acting on recommendations from Superintendent Dr. David Pearce. The board approved a three-year…
Two Injured In Collision At Four-Way Stop Intersection
SELMA — A two-vehicle collision at the four-way stop on NC 42 East and Thanksgiving Fire Road sent both drivers to the hospital Thursday. A passenger car collided with a…
Golden Pinecone Award Goes To Smithfield’s Longtime Mayor
DURHAM – Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore has been recognized with one of the region’s highest honors, receiving the Golden Pinecone Award from the Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) during the…
Activate Selma Co-Founder Wins Prestigious Hobart Service Award
SELMA — Cindy Brookshire, co-founder of the volunteer-led nonprofit Activate Selma, has been honored with the Frances Finch Hobart Award for Voluntary Community Service. The award, presented annually by the…
SSS Students Advocate For Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools To State School Board
RALEIGH – On December 4, Unified pair Lillian Mizner and Nathaniel Beliveau, students at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS), delivered a powerful presentation to the North Carolina State Board of Education,…
Nine JCPS Teachers Win Big With Johnston County Education Foundation Grants
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Education Foundation delivered grant checks to nine JCPS educators throughout the school district to be used for further enhancing their students’ learning environment. Founded…
Jail Inmate Accused Of Attacking Officer, Making Threats
SMITHFIELD — An inmate at the Johnston County Detention Center is facing new charges after allegedly assaulting a detention officer on November 24. Amber Gold Moss, 30, with addresses in…
Pickup Hit By Amtrak Train
SELMA — A pickup truck driver was injured early Thursday after authorities say he drove around lowered crossing arms and was struck by an Amtrak train in Selma. Selma police…
$113,000 In Grants Made To Smithfield-Selma High School
SMITHFIELD – The Nan Ogburn Cullman Education Endowment for Johnston County, a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation, has awarded $113,000 in grants to 13 programs or projects at…
Smithfield Woman Celebrates $347,251 Cash 5 Win
SMITHFIELD – Priscilla Allen of Smithfield took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won $347,251. Because her lucky ticket was one of three that matched all five…
