October 26, 2025
Selma
Man Charged In Tomato Theft
SELMA – A 61-year-old Selma man is facing felony charges after authorities say he helped himself to someone else’s tomatoes—and a garden trowel. On the morning of September 30, Johnston…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Freight Train In Selma
SELMA — A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a freight train near the U.S. Highway 70 overpass behind the Johnston Plaza shopping center. The incident…
Celebrating A Community Icon: Marian Mullen Named Selma Railroad Days Parade Grand Marshal
SELMA – The Town of Selma has announced that Mrs. Marian Mullen has been named Grand Marshal for the 50th Annual Selma Railroad Days Parade, taking place on Saturday, October…
Copper Theft Reported At Second Johnston County Solar Farm
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a second major copper theft at a solar farm, raising concerns about a possible pattern targeting renewable energy sites in the…
Deputies Stop Teen Driver Going 125 MPH
SELMA — An 18-year-old Selma man is facing charges after being caught driving more than double the speed limit Tuesday evening in Johnston County. Around 6:39 p.m., a deputy with…
Car Driver Injured In Crash With School Bus
SELMA – A Johnston County school bus and a passenger car were involved in a collision Tuesday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital with minor injuries. The crash occurred…
Couple Linked To Shoplifting At Springhill Outfitters, CVS
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Clayton couple is facing charges after authorities linked them to two separate shoplifting cases reported in Johnston County over the past month. Mitchell Glen Kuenzler, 32,…
Selma To Celebrate 50th Annual Railroad Days Festival – September 29 To October 5
SELMA — The Town of Selma is proud to celebrate a major milestone this fall as the Railroad Days Festival marks its 50th anniversary. From Monday, September 29 through Sunday,…
Settlement Reached In Selma Nuisance Abatement Lawsuit
SELMA – The Town of Selma has reached a court-approved settlement with the owners and operators of the Knights Inn on Graham Street, concluding a lawsuit that accused the property…
Selma Man Arrested For Burglary, Causing Extensive Damage At Business
MICRO — A Selma man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a vacant business in Micro, causing significant damage and stealing numerous items. Charles William Baker, 51, of Batten Farm…
Woman Charged In Two Break-Ins At Same Property
SMITHFIELD — A Selma woman is facing multiple felony charges in connection with two separate break-ins at the same Johnston County property earlier this month. Amy Gail Davis, 51, of…
No Charges Filed After DoorDash Driver Bitten By Dog
SELMA — A DoorDash delivery driver was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being bitten by a dog at a residence near Selma, but authorities say no criminal charges will be filed…
