Selma
Selma Man Headed To Federal Prison For More Than 15 Years
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge this week sentenced Otha Gatlin, 48, of Selma, to over 15 years in federal prison for selling crack cocaine, possession with intent to sell…
Selma Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Flat But Raises Water, Sewer Fees
SELMA, N.C. – The Town of Selma is proposing a $31.9 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that would keep the property tax rate unchanged while increasing water and…
Smithfield Man Charged After Police Chase Ends In Selma Motel Parking Lot
SELMA, N.C. — A Smithfield man is facing numerous charges after police said he fled from officers during a high-speed pursuit on Outlet Center Drive before crashing into a parked…
Target Opens New Store At Eastfield In Selma
SELMA, N.C. — A new Target store officially opened this week at the growing Eastfield development in Selma, bringing a major national retailer and approximately 150 new jobs to Johnston…
Crews Contain Fire At Atkinson Milling Company
SELMA, N.C. — Multiple fire departments responded Thursday night to a fire at Atkinson Milling Company off NC 42 East. Emergency crews were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. after a fire…
Selma Police Arrest Driver After Flat Tire Draws Attention
SELMA, N.C. — A flat tire — and eventually a missing wheel — led to the arrest of a Smithfield woman early Saturday morning in Selma. Around 12:40 a.m. on…
Justin Vause Named Selma Police Chief
SELMA, N.C. – Justin Vause has been named Chief of Police for the Town of Selma, bringing nearly two decades of experience across all areas of public safety and a…
“The Earp Sub” Helps Raise Funds For Local Student Scholarships
SELMA, N.C. — A Selma restaurant is teaming up with a local family to turn a signature sandwich into scholarships for area students. Alta’s has launched a limited-time menu item…
Two Face Charges After Allegedly Living In Vacant Home
BENSON, N.C. — Two individuals were arrested after authorities say they unlawfully moved into a vacant home in the Benson area. The incident was reported around 11:11 p.m. on April…
Man Arrested After Brief Vehicle Chase
SELMA, N.C. — A Selma man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants was arrested after leading Johnston County deputies on a brief vehicle pursuit, authorities said. On April 16 around 10…
Man Wanted Since 2023 Arrested, Facing Additional Charges
BENSON, N.C. — A Johnston County man wanted on outstanding felony drug charges was arrested during a traffic stop. Mark Galen Dean, 48, of Angier, was taken into custody around…
Proposed Truck Storage Yard Rejected By Selma Town Board
SELMA, N.C. — The Selma Town Council unanimously denied a request to allow a commercial equipment storage lot following a public hearing. The decision came after an April 14 hearing…
