October 25, 2025
Selma
Fuel Tankers Collide In Selma
A busy intersection was closed for more than five hours this morning (Wednesday) after two fuel tankers collided. It happened around 5:20am at the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 301…
Freeman Appointed To Selma Planning Board
Ronald Lee Freeman of Selma has been appointed to a position on the Selma Planning Board. Freeman was nominated in March by the Selma Town Council for an extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)…
Fire Damages Selma Home
A total of seven fire departments responded to a doublewide mobile home fire Wednesday afternoon in the Selma city limits. The fire was reported at 106 Parrish Street off Ricks Road.…
I-95 Reopens Following Serious Crash
SELMA – All lanes of Interstate 95 in Selma reopened shortly before 4 o’clock this afternoon (Wednesday) following a serious crash near Selma. Around 1:00PM, a tractor trailer was struck…
Serious Crash Closes Interstate 95
UPDATE 3:50PM – All lanes of Interstate 95 in Selma have reopened. Delays in the northbound lanes are still expected due to several miles of traffic that was backed up…
Selma Votes To Close Jaycee Park
The Town of Selma has voted to close one of their parks. Jaycee Park is located at 304 N. Raiford Street in Downtown Selma. Last week, Recreation & Library Services Director…
Selma Approves Electric Rate Increase
Residential and business customers served by the Town of Selma will see higher electric bills starting this month. Tuesday night, the Selma Town Council approved an increase in base rates…
Hundreds Compete In Special Olympics Spring Games
SMITHFIELD – Hundreds of students from Johnston County Public Schools competed in the Special Olympics of North Carolina Spring Games on Thursday and Friday, April 11th and 12th at Smithfield-Selma…
DOT Increases Speed Limit On Section Of US 70
Drivers traveling on US 70 through Johnston County can now go a little faster on one section of the highway. The NC Department of Transportation has increased the speed limit…
Police Searching For Two Women Passing Counterfeit Money
Selma – Selma Police are searching for two women who passed counterfeit $100 bills at three businesses on Tuesday. The suspects presented counterfeit $100 bills as payment for items at the…
Drainage Work In Selma To Require Lane Reductions On US 301
Expect delays Friday and Saturday A NC Department of Transportation contractor will install new drainage pipes underneath US 301 at Ricks Road in Selma, necessitating a reduction to one lane…
Town of Smithfield Honors WTSB’s Carl Lamm
The Smithfield Town Council and Mayor Andy Moore recognized WTSB’s Carl Lamm on Monday. Carl is retiring this Friday, March 29th ending a 72 year career in radio. Monday afternoon, Mayor…
