Selma
Driver Cited Following US 70 Crash
SELMA – A young driver crashed his GMC Yukon SUV into a westbound US 70 guardrail near Buffalo Road, Sunday morning. The vehicle veered off the road to the right…
Fifth-Annual Johnston Now Honors Pays Tribute To 11 County Residents, Nonprofit Group
SELMA — Johnston Now Honors celebrated the achievements of 11 individuals and a nonprofit organization making a difference in Johnston County during a ceremony at The Farm at 95 on…
Old North State Food Hall Announces Vendor Lineup
The nation’s first roadside food hall plans late summer opening SELMA – North Carolina commercial real estate development firm AdVenture Development, LLC, and operating partner Hospitality HQ (HHQ) are excited…
JCPS Personnel Appointments
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School Board approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy at their August 9, 2022 meeting: Principal – Two-Year ContractMonica Sawyer –…
Read To Grow JoCo Celebrates National Summer Learning Week
Local Campaign for Grade Level Reading Aims to Decrease Summer Learning Loss JOHNSTON COUNTY – Read to Grow Johnston County, a collaborative group working hard to connect resources, develop initiatives,…
Registered Sex Offender Linked To Early Morning Robbery
SELMA – A registered sex offender was arrested this morning (Monday) a short time after he reportedly robbed a Selma convenience store. Selma Police Chief W.M. “Billy” Thomas said officers…
School Board Approves Personnel Actions
The Johnston County Board of Education approved the following recommends by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy at their July 27 meeting: Principals – Two-Year Contract Carson Cataliotti – Micro Elementary Lauren Sabo…
Head On Collision Injures Six
SELMA – Six people were transported to the hospital following a head on collision Saturday afternoon. The crash was reported around 3:00pm in the 7500 block of Buffalo Road, just…
Selma Police Cite 4 Store Clerks
SELMA – Selma Police cited four store clerks July 20 after conducting an undercover alcohol campaign. Selma Police went to 21 different stores and sent a minor into each business…
Johnston County Resident Earns State’s Highest FFA Honor
Donnie Lassiter of Johnston County, third from left, received the Honorary State FFA Degree at the 93rd State FFA Convention. Individuals nominated for this honor must have provided exceptional service to agriculture and/or…
District Attorney: No Criminal Charges In Death Of Johnston County Inmate
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle announced Friday the conclusion of an investigation into the death of an inmate at the Johnston County Jail. Doyle said no criminal…
Two Tractor Trailers Collide
SELMA – Two tractor trailers collided Thursday night in Selma. The collision was reported around 8:30pm on US 70 at the I-95 northbound exit ramp (Exit 97). A tractor trailer…
