Selma
Police: Victim Followed From Grocery Store And Robbed
Smithfield Police are encouraging citizens to be aware of your surroundings after a man was followed from a local grocery store and robbed at gunpoint. The crime happened around 2:40pm…
My Kid’s Club Hosting VIRTUAL 2020 Railroad Days 5K Run/Walk
SELMA – My Kid’s Club is inviting the public to sign up for the 43rd Annual Railroad Days VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk on October 3rd and 4th. The Railroad Days 5K…
SSS High Earns National Recognition From Special Olympics For Inclusion
RALEIGH – Special Olympics of North Carolina announced that four NCHSAA member high schools will be recognized as Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools and are receiving national banner recognition for their efforts…
Tractor Trailer Fire Closes Roadway
A tractor trailer caught fire Wednesday while traveling through eastern Johnston County. The semi was hauling a load of North Carolina grown squash to Bakersfield, California when the driver said…
Selma Police K-9 ‘Major’ Dies Unexpectedly
SELMA – The Selma Police has announced the passing of K-9 Major. The death occurred Tuesday afternoon. “It is with a heavy heart we report the passing today of Selma…
Op-Ed: Clearing Things Up In Selma
By: Byron McAllister, Selma Town Councilman There have been a few articles in Johnston County newspapers over the last month or so that covered the resignation of Steven Hicks, the…
Town Of Selma To Celebrate Railroad Days Festival With Virtual Events
SELMA – The Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department announced today that it will host virtual events, a model train display, a Food Truck Rodeo, and an online merchandise…
August 2020 – Johnston County Appointments
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following board appointments during their August 2020 meeting: • Patricia Chisholm-Jones of Smithfield, William W. Massengill Jr. of Benson, and Jeff Parlier of Garner were…
Man Charged With Damaging Family Cemetery
A motorist stuck in a ditch has been charged with causing an estimated $1,000 in damage to a family cemetery. On August 20th, authorities said Bobby Ray Pilkington, 33, of…
Sewer Line Extension To New School Will Cost Nearly $1 Million
Johnston County Commissioners have approved a plan to extend sewer service to a new elementary school being built in northern Johnston County. The school site is on Lynch Road off…
DWI Suspect Arrested After Low Speed Pursuit
CLAYTON – A 38 year-old Selma man was arrested on numerous charges after he led Johnston County deputies on a brief car chase near Clayton. It happened shortly after 11:00pm…
Partnership for Children, Triangle East Chamber And Lowes Home Improvement Come Together To Meet Needs Of Community
The Partnership for Children of Johnston County (PFCJC) has continued to serve the community throughout the pandemic. In order to safely continue work, PFCJC was in need of face masks.…
