Selma
Meth Trafficker Receives 70-93 Month Prison Sentence
SELMA, N.C. – A Selma man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine in a case investigated by the Selma Police Department. On July 20, 2026,…
Deputies Charge Smithfield Man In Armed Robbery
SELMA, N.C. — A Smithfield man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a Kenly man who investigators say was lured from a motel to a home…
Local Police Officers Recognized By MADD For DWI Enforcement Efforts
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recognized two Johnston County law enforcement officers Friday, July 17, for their commitment to removing impaired drivers from local roadways and…
Motorist Says Driver Brandished Gun During I-95 Road Rage Encounter
SELMA, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported road rage incident on Interstate 95 after a motorist told deputies another driver displayed a handgun during an…
NC 39 Accident Closes Highway For Two Hours
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A three-vehicle accident shut down NC 39 in both directions for more than two hours Friday night north of NC 42. The collision happened around 8:45…
Veteran Firefighter Brannan Barbee Selected To Lead Selma Fire Department
SELMA, N.C. — Brannan Barbee has been named Fire Chief for the Town of Selma, bringing more than 20 years of fire service experience and a long history of serving…
Power Restored After Truck Brings Down Lines In Selma
SELMA, N.C. — A delivery truck caught a low-hanging communications line on West Street in Selma Friday, pulling down overhead wires and causing a power outage. With temperatures soaring, the…
State Audit: Johnston County Has 10 Former Landfill Sites On DEQ Watch List
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A new state audit has identified 10 former landfill sites in Johnston County that are part of North Carolina’s Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program, including one in Four Oaks…
NCDOT Approves Nearly $4 Million Resurfacing Bid For Johnston County
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A better ride is coming to 15 miles of Johnston County roadways, thanks to a nearly $4 million resurfacing project recently awarded by the N.C. Department of…
Smithfield-Selma Future Educators Excel At National Competition
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Smithfield-Selma High School students turned in an award-winning performance at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference, earning multiple national honors while competing against more than 2,000 students…
Selma Man Charged With 10 Counts Of Child Sexual Exploitation
SELMA, N.C. — A Selma man has been arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation initiated by a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited…
Police Search For Suspect After Social Media Sale Ends In Robbery
SELMA, N.C. — Selma Police are searching for a suspect after a planned meeting to purchase an item advertised on social media turned into a robbery Tuesday afternoon. The incident…
