October 25, 2025
Selma
Motorcycle And SUV Collide
SELMA – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a collision involving a motorcycle and SUV. The crash happened around 2:00 p.m. today (Tuesday) on NC Highway 96 North at the…
Man Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Child
SELMA – A Selma man was arrested following a month-long investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Jose Hernandez-Duran, age 54, of Trailwood Lane was arrested July 1 on a…
Selma Awards Street Resurfacing Contract
SELMA – Several city streets will have a smoother ride after the Selma Town Council awarded a street resurfacing contract. Three companies bid on the project. Coastline Contracting was the…
NAACP Young Adult Committee Partners With Boys & Girls Club To Launch Hygiene Drive & Closet Initiative
SELMA – The NAACP Young Adult Committee, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County, successfully completed a county-wide hygiene drive to support local youth, culminating in…
Bee To Blame For Truck Accident
SELMA – A man driving his 300,000-mile pickup truck, which he had purchased brand new and had just filled up with gasoline, found himself in a unique situation Thursday afternoon.…
Drug Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Selma Man
SELMA – A 39 year-old Selma man was arrested on 11 felony drug warrants. Ronta Tyshoan Brown of Crooked Branch Drive was taken into custody on June 27, 2025 during…
Gun Pulled On Driver At Busy Intersection
SELMA – A Johnston County teen driver was the victim of a road rage incident. It happened on Tuesday, July 1 around 1:30 p.m.. The 19 year-old victim said someone…
Man Accused Of Stealing Car Parts
SELMA – On June 28 around 12:48 p.m., a concerned citizen called Johnston County deputies after seeing suspicious activity at a home on Bizzell Grove Church Road. Officers said the…
Fire Damages Garage
SELMA – Several fire departments responded to a fire at an auto repair garage, Saturday afternoon. Flames caused extensive damage to the building in the 8100 block of Buffalo Road,…
Police Intercept US Mail Package, Make Arrest
SELMA – A package being mailed through the US Postal Service was intercepted by Selma Police. The person who reportedly mailed the package is now facing criminal charges. On June…
Large Gas Line Break Reported In Selma
SELMA – A large natural gas line was ruptured by a construction crew Wednesday morning behind Eastfield near Interstate 95. Selma Fire and Piedmont Natural Gas representatives have been on…
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Johnston County Celebrates Generous Gift
SELMA – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County has received the generous support of the East Wake–Johnston County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The organization…
