October 25, 2025
Selma
Selma Hosts Steel Topping Out Ceremony For New Public Works Facility
SELMA – The Town of Selma hosted a Steel Topping Out Ceremony on Monday to mark a major milestone in the construction of its new Public Works Facility. The new,…
Funeral Held For Beloved Church Deacon Killed By Wrong Way Driver
SELMA – Funeral services were held this afternoon (Tuesday) for Joseph Wilder Jr. of Wilson’s Mills. Mr. Wilder died from injuries sustained in a tragic head-on collision on US 70…
Police Investigating Two Vehicle Accident
SELMA – Selma Police are investigating a two vehicle accident. The collision occurred around 1:30pm Saturday on S. Pollock Street (US 301) at the entrance to Johnston Square Shopping Center.…
Suspect Runs Across Interstate After Rest Area Car Break-In
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mourice Nathaniel Wilder, age 35, of Goldsboro on numerous charges following an incident on April 18 at the Interstate 95 Rest Area…
Selma Police Bike Rodeo Set For May 10
SELMA – On May 10 from 10:00am until 2:00pm, the Selma Police Department will be hosting a Bike Rodeo at Selma Baptist Church, located at 1500 N. Webb Street. Parents…
Driver Fleeing From Police Causes Head-On Collision
SELMA – A wanted person fleeing from police caused a serious head-on collision Sunday afternoon on US Highway 70 near Buffalo Road. Around 5:30pm Sunday, a license plate reader camera…
Person Injured In Selma House Fire
SELMA – Firefighters are investigating what sparked a blaze at a home on S. Brevard Street in the Selma city limits. The fire was reported around 2:45pm Friday. One person…
Town Offers Citizens The Option To Rent A Dump Truck
SELMA – In an effort to help citizens and keep the town as clean as possible, the Selma Town Council has adopted a plan to rent out the town-owned dump…
Johnston County Couple Arrested After Stepfather Accused Of Raping Child
SELMA – A Johnston County couple has been arrested on criminal charges. Charles Ray Bryant, age 60, and Tass Eden Bryant, age 34, of Selma were arrested March 24, 2025…
Victim Of Fatal Accident Remembered As “Phenomenal” Individual
SELMA – A Selma resident sadly passed away in a tragic accident on Monday, April 7 at 11:32am. The accident occurred on US 70, between Interstate 95 and US 301.…
Selma Man Celebrates $200,000 Lottery Win
RALEIGH – Robert Ray of Selma tried his luck on a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 top prize. Ray bought his lucky $200,000 Money Rush ticket from Brotherhood Market…
Report: Driver Fought With Officer, Ran Away From Traffic Stop
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man a short time after authorities said he fled on foot from a traffic stop. London Tierrie Richardson of Thorne Road,…
