Selma
US 70 Accident Injures 3
SELMA – Three people sustained injuries in a two vehicle accident shortly after 10:00am Tuesday. The accident occurred in the eastbound lanes of US 70 between Oak Street and Buffalo…
JCATS Launches Test Of Microtransit Service
JOHNSTON COUNTY – JCATS has launched a new on-demand ride-hailing service in the Smithfield-Selma area called QuickRide. Much like Uber, riders can submit a ride request using our smartphone app…
Two County High Speed Chase Ends Near Selma
Law enforcement officers from two counties pursued a suspect who reportedly failed to pull over for a traffic stop. Shortly before 3:00am Tuesday, Goldsboro Police were investigating an unauthorized use…
Unified Spartans Go To Washington
Smithfield-Selma High school students Savanah Allen and Nathaniel Beliveau spoke to Senators and the House of Representatives about the impact that Unified Champions School Program has had on their high…
Car Bursts Into Flames After Striking Steel Spool
SELMA – Around 8:00pm Wednesday, a Buffalo Road driver on her way home from a funeral was suddenly struck head-on by a large steel spool loaded with 2 inch PVC…
Hancel Phipps Named New Spartan Football Coach
SMITHFIELD – Hancel Phipps has been named the new football coach at Smithfield-Selma High School. Coach Phipps brings a wealth of experience and success to the program and is eager…
Two Drug Suspects Arrested Following Joint Investigation
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Police Department Narcotics Unit on February 20, 2023 arrested Kelsey Wilkins, age 29, and Timothy Sauls, age 36, both from Selma, for multiple narcotics violations. The…
Selma Railroad Crossing May Close To Vehicular Traffic
NCDOT hosting Feb. 28 public meeting SELMA – The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a proposal to permanently close East Preston Street to vehicular traffic at…
Update: Police Identify Gunshot Victim
SELMA – Selma Police continue to investigate a shooting reported on Industrial Park Drive. Around 7:30pm Sunday, police and EMS responded to the Quality Inn after 19 year-old Derrick Thompson…
Thieves Steal Property From Two Churches
Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are investigating recent incidents at two Johnston County churches. On February 3, the pastor at Iglesia Pentecostal Church at 1508 Bizzell Grove Church…
Johnston County Man Linked To Kansas Crash, Charged With Insurance Fraud
SELMA – A 37 year-old Selma man has been arrested on numerous charges including insurance fraud. On May 13, 2021, authorities said Christopher Alan Eissens of Buffalo Creek Drive reported…
Selma Crips Gang Member Sentenced To Federal Prison
RALEIGH – A verified Crips gang member residing in Selma, NC, was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a…
