Selma Opens Doors To Veterans Group In Need Of A New Home
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — After more than a decade in Smithfield, the Johnston County Disabled American Veterans chapter has found a new home — and a warm welcome — in Selma.
Since 2010, the local DAV chapter has met at a house at 1500 Buffalo Road. But recently, the group learned it would need to relocate to make way for a new baseball stadium being built by the Town of Smithfield for the Smithfield Tobs minor league team.
Facing the unexpected move, the volunteer organization reached out to neighboring Selma for help.
Town leaders responded quickly.
During its March meeting, the Selma Town Council approved a plan to provide space for the DAV inside the town’s Parks and Recreation Building, formerly the Head Start facility. Mayor Byron McAllister announced the agreement, which allows the veterans group to continue its mission serving those who have served.
“We are excited to welcome Johnston County DAV Chapter #44 to Selma, NC,” said Mayor McAllister. “The DAV is a wonderful addition for our veteran community that includes American Legion Post #141 and VFW Post #5955. As our Johnston County communities adjust to growth and change, we are proud to be able to provide a home for this invaluable community institution.”
Under the new lease, the DAV will pay $1 per year for use of the space — a symbolic cost that reflects the town’s support for local veterans.
The arrangement mirrors the group’s previous agreement in Smithfield, where the town also leased space to the DAV for $1 annually.
For members of the Johnston County DAV, the move marks not just a change in location, but a continuation of community support and a place to call home.
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To are friends in Selma NC thank you. The space is a tribute to the amazing Veterans who have served.
About time
What is the address?
Totally happy that a space in Selma for the DAV has been provided. Thank you Town of Selma.
Selma,
Thank you for saving our Veterans.
Smithfield resident
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It’s great that they have a place to meet…but sadly from what I hav heard some so called disabled vets are healthier than you or me
And sadly, to say, Many veterans are disabled and receiving no help because of attitudes like yours! Your vague comment is useless and disparaging to Veterans! You must be one who never served!
Sadly, to say, it is vague and unfounded comments like yours that cause needy disabled veterans to not seek needed benefits. You have “heard” is despicable as you share no evidence other than hearsay that is harmful and your comment shares No value to this post! Shameful, in fact!
Some disabilities are not evident on the outside. Remember that.
I bet you were never in the military. So, you should not be making comments like that. My husband worked on jet engines during the Vietnam war. Remember back then! he was only 17 years old. He has MS due to the toxins in the jet engine fuel. Lost 26 years of the ability to go running, walking, playing sports. So please don’t make comments like that. I also have family still fighting for benefits with health issue they got during the war.
I have a friend with metal rod in his leg, surgically put in, nobody knows what people have been through, Never know anything, unless we walk a day in their moccasins.