Selma
Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck By SUV
SELMA, N.C. — A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in Selma. The accident occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. in the 1200 block of East…
Pickup Truck Struck By Freight Train Near Selma
SELMA, N.C. — A pickup truck towing an enclosed trailer was struck by a freight train late Monday night after the driver turned onto railroad tracks near Selma. The collision…
26-Year-Old Killed In US 70 Crash Involving NCDOT Truck
PINE LEVEL, N.C. — A 26-year-old man was killed Thursday morning in a three-vehicle collision on US 70 near Pine Level, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The…
Selma Man Accused Of Causing Damage Inside County Jail
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County jail inmate is facing an additional criminal charge after authorities said he damaged a communications tablet inside the county detention center. Eric Hall Creech,…
Authorities Seek Leads After Copper Stolen From Solar Facilities
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Investigators are looking into two copper thefts reported the same day at solar farm sites in Johnston County, including one case involving nearly $40,000 worth of…
Johnston County Students Earn State Fair Livestock Scholarships
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two Johnston County students are among 33 North Carolina recipients selected for the 2026 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship Program, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced. Lydia…
Kenly Traffic Stop Leads To Recovery Of Stolen Firearm
KENLY, N.C. – A Selma woman was arrested after police said a stolen firearm was discovered during a traffic stop in Kenly. According to Kenly Police Chief James Ayers, Detective…
Woman Shot During Johnston County Road Rage Incident
SELMA, N.C. – A Johnston County man is facing an attempted murder charge after a 43 year-old Kenly woman was shot during an apparent road rage incident Friday evening. The…
Selma Names McDaniel Permanent Town Manager
SELMA, N.C. — The Selma Town Council voted 4-1 on June 4 to hire Phillip McDaniel as the town’s next manager, selecting the longtime fire chief and interim manager to…
Company Withdraws Plans For 501-Job Selma Manufacturing Plant
SELMA, N.C. — A window and door manufacturer that announced plans in 2024 to bring more than 500 jobs to Johnston County has decided not to move forward with the…
Deputies Searching For Driver After 130 MPH Pursuit
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are searching for a vehicle involved in a high-speed chase early Monday morning in Johnston County. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit…
One Injured, Suspect In Custody Following Cutting At Selma Apartments
SELMA, N.C. — One person was injured and another taken into custody following a cutting Friday morning at an apartment complex in Selma. The incident was reported shortly before 11…
