Selma
Knife Found At Selma Elementary School
SELMA – Johnston County Public School (JCPS) officials confirmed a small knife was found on the campus of Selma Elementary School, on Tuesday. Richard Carr, Communication and Marketing Coordinator for…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car
SELMA – Selma Police are investigating a serious accident between a pedestrian and car. The collision was reported at 9:55pm Monday on Lizzie Street near Sharpe Street. Police Chief W.M.…
Chase Ends When Motorcyclist Crashes Into Gate, Tased By Officers
SELMA – A Johnston County man and a juvenile suspect are facing multiple charges following a chase involving a motorcycle, then a foot pursuit. Around 1:01am Thursday, Sept. 21, a…
SUV Rear-Ended At Four Way Stop
SELMA – An eastbound silver SUV slammed into the rear of a black SUV, which had stopped for a stop sign, at the intersection of Highway 42 and Highway 96,…
Multi-Vehicle Collision Briefly Closes US Highway 70
WILSON”S MILLS – Westbound traffic on US Highway 70 was brought to a halt Tuesday morning as a result of a five vehicle collision in the westbound lanes near Wilson’s…
$1 Million Bond Set For Accused Drug Suspect
SMITHFIELD – A lengthy undercover investigation that started in 2022 has led to the arrest of a Smithfield man. Roderick Kornilius Ray, age 39, of W. Caroline Avenue, Smithfield was…
Smithfield Selma High School Commemorates 9/11
SMITHFIELD – On September 11, 2023, the new Principal of Smithfield Selma Senior High School (SSS) Crystal Gregory, held the school’s annual ceremony to commemorate the historical events of September…
Selma Railroad Days Pageant Sept. 23
SELMA – The Town of Selma, along with the support of the Rudy Theatre, will host the upcoming 2023 Selma Railroad Days Pageant on Saturday, September 23rd at 5:00 PM.…
Local Senior Games Receive $25,000 WoodmenLife Donation
CLAYTON – Senior games in Clayton and other portions of Johnston County will soon be expanding thanks to a generous $25,000 donation from WoodmenLife. “This sponsorship will go a long…
Selma Man Among 5 People Indicted For Firearms Trafficking And Money Laundering Conspiracy To Smuggle Guns To Mexico
RALEIGH – U.S. Attorney Michael Easley announced Wednesday that multiple charges, including conspiracy, money laundering, firearm trafficking, straw purchasing and making false statements to firearms dealers, have been brought against…
Driver Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit On Interstate 95
SELMA – State troopers arrested a motorist who attempted to elude law enforcement officers. Thursday night, several state troopers were conducting radar enforcement on Interstate 95 between Micro and Selma.…
$2.8 Million Bid Awarded For HVAC Upgrades At Three Schools
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Public School Board will spend $2,863,500 to update HVAC equipment at three public school campuses. Heating and air conditioning units at Selma Elementary, West…
