Selma
School Board Approves Personnel Changes
The Johnston County Board of Education approved several personnel changes during a Special Session held on Friday, June 25th. The changes include: PrincipalSandra Robertson was named Principal at Clayton Middle…
Johnston County Intersection Getting All-Way Stop
SELMA – A new traffic pattern aimed at improving safety is coming to a Johnston County crossroads. The N.C. Department of Transportation is scheduled to upgrade N.C. 39 at Old…
Serious Injuries Reported In Accident
SELMA – A collision involving two vehicles Saturday night sent three people to the hospital with serious injuries. The crash was reported just before 9:30pm on Highway 42 East at…
First Commercial Project In Selma’s Eastfield Development Announced
SELMA – Eastfield Associates LLC announced Friday it has closed on financing with Dollar Bank to develop a 135,000 square foot (SF) industrial spec building at 101 E. Providence Blvd…
Higher Fire Tax Rates Proposed In 9 Communities
Residents in nine of the 27 fire districts in Johnston County could be paying higher fire taxes beginning July 1st. Nine fire departments are requesting an increase in the fire…
Rouzer Nominates SSS High Student To US Military Academy
Washington D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced the nomination of 27 students from North Carolina’s 7th District for appointments to United States service academies. “It’s an honor to nominate some…
Girl Scout Hut Named In Memory Of Influential Scout Leader
The Girl Scout Hut in Smithfield has been renamed the Rachel May Mattox Girl Scout Hut in honor and memory of the influential scout leader. She was instrumental in the…
Fire Damages Doublewide Mobile Home
SELMA – A doublewide mobile home in the Selma area suffered heavy damage early Saturday morning. The fire was reported just before 4:30am and led to six departments being called…
JCPS Board Asks Commissioners For 11 Percent Budget Increase
Wants To Keep Projected $20 Million Fund Balance Asks Commissioners For Separate $3.6 Million Performance Bonus 1250 Fewer Students Expected Next School Year SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School…
Smithfield-Selma High School Is Now A Purple Star School
Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) has been selected for the 2020-21 school year as a Purple Star military-friendly school. The school has a dedicated link on their website for military families…
House Fire Displaces 4 Adults, 3 Children
A Smithfield house fire displaced four adults and three children. The fire was reported Thursday at 12:43pm at 832 South Fifth Street. Smithfield Fire Assistant Chief Jeremy Daughtry said crews…
First Year JCPS Teachers Honored
Johnston County Public Schools named Ally Edwards as the district’s Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year at a virtual ceremony held recently. Edwards, a 2016 graduate of Corinth Holders…
