Selma

Tribute To Gloria Vanderbilt At Selma Museum
The Max G. Selma Historical Museum will present a tribute to the late Gloria Vnderbilt at “Sweet Tea and Spicy Talk” on Wednesday July 10th at 11:00 AM. According to Eric…

Filing Period Opens For 2019 Municipal Elections
SMITHFIELD – The filing period for the 2019 municipal elections in Johnston County opened at Noon today (Friday). Nine candidates filed in the first 30 minutes at the Johnston County…

Bear Struck On Highway 70
An out-of-state motorist had an unplanned stay over in Johnston County after their SUV collided with a bear. The NC Highway Patrol said the collision between the vehicle and bear…

Overby Announces Bid For Mayor
Former Selma Town Councilman William Overby has announced his intentions to run for Mayor. The seat is current held by Mayor Cheryl Oliver. Overby served from 2013 to 2017 on the…

Selma Police Searching For Missing Man
Selma Police are asking for assistance locating a missing 22 year-old man. Francisco Cruz-Palacios was last seen at an address in the 500 block of Winston Circle around June 16th.…

Crews Demolish Hurricane-Damaged Historic Selma Property
On Wednesday, demolition crews began the process of tearing down the former My Kid’s Club facility at 609 N. Pollock Street in Selma. For more than half a century, the…

Teenager Injured In Overnight Shooting
SELMA – Selma Police are investigating a shooting that injured a teenager. Police Chief Billy Thomas said officers responded to the Brotherhood Market at 300 S. Pollock Street around 11:30PM Tuesday…

Johnston County Teen Publishes Christian Book
A recent graduate of Neuse Charter School in Smithfield has published her first Christian Book. Alexis “Lexi” Monet Howell of Selma is best known by her passion for reaching the…

Smithfield Shooting Suspect Found In Motel Room
A man wanted for a June 3rd shooting in the parking lot of Pine Needles Shopping Center at 721 N. Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield was arrested during a drug search…

Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum Announces Summer Programs
The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum is proud to announce its summer programs. “This summer we are going to offer a wide range of activities, events and programs for…

Charges Filed In Head On Collision That Injures 4
The NC Highway Patrol has filed charges against a 24 year-old driver that reportedly caused a head on collision on Buffalo Road about 5 miles north of Selma. Troopers said…

Planned Selma Water Outage Wednesday
Boil Water Advisory Will Be Issued Once Service Is Restored A number of homes and businesses served by the Town of Selma with be without water service for much of…





