Selma
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested, Vehicle Seized In Fatal Johnston County Hit & Run
SELMA — A Johnston County man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a utility worker Wednesday evening near Selma. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol…
Buffalo Road Accident Causes Power Outage
SELMA — A single-vehicle accident Friday morning caused a power outage and temporary road closure along Buffalo Road. The crash occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. just north of Live Oak…
NCDOT Opens Eastern Regional Transportation Management Center In Johnston County
SELMA – The N.C. Department of Transportation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the opening of the Eastern Regional Transportation Management Center. The center, dubbed the Eastern TMC,…
Johnston County Community Foundation Awards Nearly $52,000 In Grants
The Johnston County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $51,740 in grants to 23 organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: “It is a…
Smithfield-Selma High Receives Prestigious Recognition At Unified Basketball Game
SMITHFIELD – This year’s annual Unified basketball game at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) was full of excitement, not only to watch the SSS Spartans compete with the North Johnston High…
Boys & Girls Clubs Awarded $5,000 Grant To Expand Youth Programs
Funding will enhance services in Selma and Smithfield JOHNSTON COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County has received a $5,000 grant from the 2025 Johnston County Community…
Selma Police Investigate Traffic Collision
SELMA – Selma Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of River Road and West Oak Street. Five people sustained minor injuries…
Break-In Reported At Selma Business
SELMA – Authorities are investigating an early morning break-in at a business just outside the Selma city limits. At approximately 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, deputies from the Johnston…
Romance Scam Costs Selma Woman Over $26,000
SELMA – A Selma woman is out more than $26,000 after falling victim to an elaborate online romance scam that began on social media. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Accused Thief Arrested After Returning To Area, Police Say
SMITHFIELD – A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in tools from a parked vehicle outside a Smithfield store was arrested after reportedly returning to the same area just…
Two Vehicles Collide On NC 42
SELMA — A two-vehicle collision involving a minivan and an SUV occurred shortly before 8:00 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of NC Highway 42 East and Lynch Road, resulting in…
10 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized During Traffic Stop
SELMA – A routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 70 near Selma led to a significant drug seizure, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 13, a deputy…
