Selma
Man Shot 3 Times At Selma Home
Selma Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a Selma man with three gunshot wounds. It happened Saturday night at 405 W. Preston Street. Police Chief W.M. Thomas said…
Woman Loses $40,800 In Social Security Scam
An elderly Johnston County woman lost more than $40,000 in a social security scam last month. The 80 year-old Selma woman said she received a phone call from a person pretending…
Charges Filed In Deadly Crash
The State Highway Patrol has filed charges against a Selma man they said caused a deadly crash around 2:30pm Sunday on Highway 222 less than a mile from the Kenly…
Troop 63 Eagle Scout Christopher Jordan Hales
On Sunday, November 24th, an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held for Eagle Scout Christopher Jordan Hales from Boy Scout Troop 63 of Pine Level. The Ceremony took place at Parrish…
AVID Seniors Rank Above National Average
Seniors in the AVID program at Smithfield-Selma High outperformed their peers across North Carolina and the nation. Newly released college-readiness data shows the success of the 2019 graduating class of…
18 Charged In Operation Stuffed Turkey
A total of 18 suspects are facing charges in Operation Stuffed Turkey, a four month undercover drug investigation by the Selma Police Department. Police Chief W.M. “Billy” Thomas said officers…
Wanted Person Arrested Following 100 MPH Chase
A man wanted on kidnapping and assault charges in Wilson County was arrested today (Monday) after leading Johnston County authorities on a 16-mile chase that reached speeds in excess of…
Teen Seriously Injured In Crash Caused By Suspected Drunk Driver
A Johnston County teen was sent to the hospital due to a late-night accident caused by a suspected impaired driver. The two vehicle collision was reported about 10:30pm Thursday on…
Teen Killed In Single Vehicle Crash
The NC Highway Patrol has released the name of a motorist who was killed in a single vehicle accident in northeastern Johnston County. The wreck was reported at 6:59pm Friday on…
8 Cars Involved In Two Highway 70 Crashes
A multi-car accident brought traffic on Highway 70 to a halt for a short time Monday afternoon. Authorities said the crash on Highway 70 near Selma was actually two separate accidents…
2019 Johnston County Municipal Election Results
Roger Wood Wins Seat On Smithfield Town Council Former Smithfield Town Councilman Roger Wood won election Tuesday to a four year term. Wood will replace Councilman Emery Ashley who did…
Historic Selma Train Depot And JCI Celebrate 17 Years Of Transportation Excellence
JCI has been operating the historic Selma Train Station for 17 years. Ms. Pevorrice Banks, Team Lead, and her co-worker Marty Finch have been employed since the opening of the…
