Selma

Strong Storms Move Through Area
Strong thunderstorms, heavy rain and high winds moved through Johnston County this morning. A numbers of trees fell on power lines causing nearly 1,000 power outages Monday morning in Johnston…

Fire Departments Make Rounds With Easter Bunny
Due to the stay at home order, kids (young and old) couldn’t get out to see the Easter Bunny this year. However, several local fire departments came to the rescue…

Man Arrested For DWI In Church Parking Lot
A man was arrested overnight for driving while impaired in the parking lot of a Selma church, which was only two blocks away from his home. Around midnight Sunday, Selma…

Suspect Lies About COVID-19 Exposure During Arrest
SELMA – A Princeton woman arrested by Selma Police in connection with a robbery and assault investigation will not face additional charges after she allegedly told arresting officers she had…
Guns, Drugs Located During Traffic Stop
SMITHFIELD – Two Johnston County residents were arrested and taken to jail following a traffic stop Friday morning. A Smithfield police officer stopped a Ford Taurus around 2:00am on Highway…
Officer In ‘Right Place At Right Time’ To Catch Suspected Thief
A Selma police officer happened to be at the right place at the right time to catch a larceny suspect. At 12:40am Thursday, an officer was on routine patrol on…

My Kid’s Club Finding New Ways Of Supporting Children And Families During COVID-19 Health Crisis
With county and statewide directives in place closing schools and restricting public gatherings, My Kid’s Club has put measures in place to ensure they adapt to these unprecedented circumstances and…

Selma Police: What’s Allowed Under Stay-At-Home Order
SELMA – On Friday, March 27, 2020, Governor Cooper announced Executive Order 121, ordering North Carolinians to remain in their homes except for performing essential work. This order is effective Monday,…

Town Leaders Understand Difficulties Of NC’s Stay At Home Order
Beginning at 5:00pm today (Monday), a statewide Stay at Home Order takes effect. Governor Roy Cooper is implementing the order in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Citizens will still…

Collectibles Stolen During Selma Break-In
Hundreds of collectible action figures and ornaments were stolen during a residential break-in near Selma. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the burglary was discovered on March 16th after the…

Town of Selma – Coronavirus Update – March 18th
The Town of Selma continues to be concerned about the well-being of our patrons and that of our dedicated Town staff. Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, the library will be…

Town of Selma – March 16th – Coronavirus Update
The Town of Selma continues to be concerned about your well-being and that of our dedicated Town staff. Therefore, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, utility payments made at Town Hall…







