Selma
Chick-fil-A Smithfield To Relocate To Larger Restaurant In Selma
SELMA, N.C. — Chick-fil-A’s longtime Smithfield restaurant will soon move to a new location just down the road in Selma. The current Chick-fil-A Smithfield restaurant will close March 17 before…
Three Escape Injury After Pickup Flips
SELMA, N.C. — Three people escaped injury after the pickup truck they were riding in overturned during a crash Thursday afternoon on Buffalo Road. The single-vehicle accident occurred shortly before…
Man Dies After Being Trapped By Brush Fire
SELMA, N.C. — A man died after becoming trapped in a rapidly spreading brush fire Friday afternoon in Johnston County. Multiple Johnston County fire departments responded to the fire on…
Selma Police Looking For Vehicle Connected To Motorcycle Wreck
SELMA, N.C. — Police are searching for a driver involved in a reckless driving incident that led to a motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Selma. The crash happened around 5:30…
84 Years Later: Selma Remembers Deadly Catch Me Eye Explosion
SELMA, N.C. — Early on the morning of March 7, 1942, a massive explosion shook Johnston County and left a deep crater at the intersection of two major highways. Today…
UPDATE: Fifth Suspect Arrested In Selma Robbery, Shooting
UPDATE 5:00 p.m. March 6, 2026 – Shytez Richardson of Selma surrendered to authorities at the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office today and was served with the outstanding warrants. March 5,…
Cash, Cocaine And Marijuana Seized In Johnston County Raid
SELMA — The 1700 block of Bizzell Grove Church Road became the focus of a narcotics investigation Feb. 26 as deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, joined by federal…
In Selma, Appealing A Code Enforcement Fine Could Cost More Than The Penalty
SELMA — A little-known fee required to appeal code enforcement penalties in Selma is drawing new scrutiny after town leaders learned the cost to challenge a citation can exceed the…
Eastfield Adds LongHorn Steakhouse As Selma Project Grows
SELMA — A new LongHorn Steakhouse has opened at the Eastfield development in Selma, marking the first location for the chain in Johnston County. The restaurant celebrated its ribbon-cutting Wednesday.…
Jase Robertson Headlines Recovery-Focused Gathering
‘Beyond the Blind’ Brings 1,000 to Smithfield for Faith-Based Recovery Rally SMITHFIELD — About 1,000 people filled the auditorium at Johnston Community College on Feb. 19 for “Beyond the Blind,”…
Faith, Business, And Government Unite For Lead Beyond Business Summit
By Kelly Blanchard SELMA — Faith leaders, business executives, and government officials from across North Carolina gathered at the Selma Civic Center for the Lead Beyond Business Summit, a faith-based luncheon focused…
Activate Selma Announces New Officers For 2026
SELMA — Activate Selma, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose focus is revitalizing downtown Selma, is proud to announce its newly elected Officers for the 2026 term. As the organization enters its…
