October 25, 2025
Selma
High-Speed Chase On US 70 Ends In Arrest And Vehicle Seizure
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A high-speed chase on US Highway 70 Thursday morning ended with a Clayton man in custody and his vehicle seized under North Carolina’s Run and Done law.…
Steel Pipes Spill In Roundabout Causes Traffic Disruption
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A dump truck pulling an equipment trailer loaded with 18-foot steel water pipes lost part of its load shortly before 2:00 p.m. Monday in the roundabout at…
Councilmember Publicly Criticizes Mayor Over Meeting Dispute
SELMA — A Selma Town Council member has publicly criticized Mayor Byron McAllister, alleging that he improperly prevented her from speaking during the closing moments of last month’s council meeting.…
Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Accident
KENLY – A Selma woman was killed early Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle in the Stancil’s Chapel community, just outside of Kenly. According to the State Highway…
Selma Discusses Adjusting High Utility Deposit Rates For New Residents
SELMA – Town officials are reviewing Selma’s utility deposit policy after concerns were raised about the financial burden placed on new residents — particularly those with poor credit. During a…
Selma Town Council Approves Relocation Of Historic Mitchner Train Station
SELMA – In a closely contested vote, the Selma Town Council has approved the long-debated relocation of the Mitchner Train Station, a historic landmark believed to be one of the…
Silvi Materials Enters Southeastern Market With Acquisition Of Eagle Rock Concrete
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA – Silvi Materials, a vertically integrated leader in construction materials across the Mid-Atlantic, has announced the acquisition of the assets and operations of Eagle Rock Concrete, a…
Gunfire Damages Two Selma Homes, Vehicle; No Injuries Reported
SELMA – Authorities are investigating after two homes and a vehicle were struck by gunfire early Saturday morning in Selma. The shooting was reported around 1:00 a.m. on August 24…
Selma Town Council Approves New Contract For Town Manager
SELMA – The Selma Town Council has formally approved a new employment contract for Town Manager Alexis Carter, increasing her salary and outlining new benefits following the completion of her…
Partnership Announces Fall Programs To Support Families And Prepare Children For School
Johnston County, NC – The Partnership for Children of Johnston County is excited to announce the release of its fall program schedule, offering a variety of free opportunities to help families…
Man Shot In The Face In Domestic Incident
SELMA – Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a Johnston County man critically injured in what officials are calling a domestic-related incident. The shooting occurred around 4:53 p.m. on…
Early Morning Crash Causes Traffic Delays
SELMA – A two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning sent one driver to the hospital, heavily damaged both vehicles, and caused significant delays for morning commuters. The T-bone collision occurred around…
