Selma
Two People Ejected After Single Vehicle Wreck
SELMA – Two people were transported to WakeMed after a car overturned on Buffalo Road near Pond Avenue, south of Highway 42 East. The accident was about 8:35am today (Thursday).…
Three New Vendors Open At Old North State Food Hall
New vendors expand breakfast and dessert offerings SELMA – TEC Food Hall, LLC, and venue manager Prospera Hospitality Services are excited to announce three new vendors at the Old North…
Improper Disposal Of Fireworks Leads To 4 House Fires
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County fire investigators have confirmed four house fires last week were all related to the improper disposal of fireworks. Around 10:33pm Tuesday, July 4th, used fireworks,…
SSS Tennis Courts Replacement Bid Approved
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools will spend just over a half million dollars to replace the tennis courts at Smithfield Selma High School. Brooks Moore, Chief of Facilities and…
Summer Learning Week July 10-15
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 10-15, 2023 as Summer Learning Week. The proclamation was presented by Chuck Williams, a member of Read to Grow JoCo and its…
Municipal Elections Filing Period Opens
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The filing period for the 2023 Municipal Elections in Johnston County opened today (Friday) at Noon. Several candidates were waiting at the Johnston County Board of Elections…
Report: Driver Reached Speeds Of 145 MPH During Chase
SELMA – No injuries were reported during a high speed chase and crash. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the pursuit started around 12:30am Thursday, June 29th. A patrol deputy…
Knights Continue To Make A Difference
JCI recently thanked the Knights of Columbus of St. Ann’s Catholic Church – Council 11265 for their generous donation, recognition, and support. The Knights of Columbus is a faith and…
CyberTip Leads To Arrest Of 75 Year-Old Man, JCSO Says
SELMA – A CyberTip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force lead to the arrest of a Selma man on sexual exploitation charges. In March 2023, the Johnston…
Charges Filed In Crash That Killed Selma Motorcyclist
KENLY – The State Highway Patrol has released the name of a Selma man who was killed in an early-morning collision between his motorcycle and passenger car. It happened at…
Driver And Passenger Arrested After High Speed Pursuit
WAYNE COUNTY – Two men were arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force after a brief pursuit ended with a collision. The driver, Rahsaan Saleed Curry Jr.,…
WCC Announces Spring 2023 President’s & Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 270 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2023 semester. The college recognizes the students named below as having earned a place on its…
