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Toddler in hospital after getting hit by grandfather’s car in Selma

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Toddler in hospital after getting hit by grandfather’s car in Selma

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A 19-month-old child is in serious condition after getting accidentally hit by a car driven by his grandfather on Monday morning in Johnston County.See the Story

Roper: A Final Plea for Property Tax Relief

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Roper: A Final Plea for Property Tax Relief

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

In 2024, when Vermont property taxpayers were whacked with an average 14 percent year over year increase, with some communities seeing nearly 40 percent increases, nobody (or at least not enough) in the legislature asked if citizens could afford this. They just shrugged their shoulders and stuck us with the bill. Same as every year ... Read more Source See the Story

Selma police seek community help searching for missing man

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Selma police seek community help searching for missing man

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Selma Police Department is searching for 34-year-old Nolan King Knittle, who was last seen on Thursday, May 29 near Parrish Memorial Gardens Cemetery.See the Story

Former Shoney’s Location Being Considered For New Restaurant

SELMA – The former Shoney’s restaurant location, at 1801 Outlet Center Drive in Selma, could be the home to a new restaurant as early as next year. Culver’s is considering the 1.48 acre site for their second location in Johnston County. Kevin Weasler, a Culver’s franchise owner, appeared before the Selma Town Council on June […]Selma, North Carolina · Selma Read Article

Old North State Food Hall Now Offering Gourmet Desserts And Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine

Crafty Cow Desserts and Spice Me Up Now Serving SELMA – Lorie Jones, General Manager of Old North State Food Hall invited members of Activate Selma and the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce to a ribbon-cutting marking the official opening of two new food hall concepts, Crafty Cow Desserts, and Spice Me Up, now open […]Selma, North Carolina · Selma Read Article

3 Charged With Breaking & Entering, Larceny

SELMA – Three suspects, ages 17 to 19, are facing criminal charges after they allegedly broken into an abandoned warehouse off Lizzie Mill Road. The suspects are accused of breaking into a vacant building and three cars parked on the property. A truck reflector and fire extinguisher were reportedly stolen but later recovered. Aiden Charles […]Selma, North Carolina · Selma Read Article

Selma Police Conduct DWI Checkpoint

SELMA – Two impaired drivers were among 23 people charged during a DWI Checkpoint in Selma. The Selma Police Department was assisted by NC Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), State Highway Patrol, Smithfield Police Department and Wilson’s Mills Police Department for the checking station, Friday night into early Saturday morning. Officers set up the checkpoint on […]Selma, North Carolina · Selma Read Article

DigitalNC: Explore Technology in the 20th Century with our new Primary Source Set | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

DigitalNC: Explore Technology in the 20th Century with our new Primary Source Set. “As our society is consistently generating new and advanced technologies, looking back to these prior advancements can be both nostalgic and informative of how we got to today’s age of smartphones and AI. North Carolina had its fair share of historical moments with innovation, from the first successful flight of an airplane in Kill Devil Hills to the creation of t…Selma, North Carolina · Selma Read Article

Line Dancing Fundraiser To Benefit Johnston County Youth

SELMA – The Johnston County NAACP’s Young Adult Committee invites you to lace up your dancing boots for “Boots on the Ground and Fans in the Air!” — a fun-filled line dancing fundraiser happening on Saturday, May 31, at 127 N. Raiford Street in Selma. Whether you’re new to line dancing or already know your way around the dance floor, […]Selma, North Carolina · Selma Read Article

Driver Escapes Injury In US 70 Accident

SELMA – A 17-year-old driver escaped injury when her car hydroplaned, spun around and slammed into the wood line, Tuesday afternoon. There was heavy rain falling at the time of the accident on US 70 between Oak Street and Buffalo Road. Her headlights were all that could be seen from the roadway, but an automatic […]Selma, North Carolina · Selma Read Article

Sexual Assault Survivor Speaks Out After Father Is Convicted Of Abuse

JOHNSTON COUNTY – A sexual assault survivor is speaking out about the abuse she encountered as a child. Dr. Renee’ Watson released a statement following the conviction of her father, 78-year-old David Ricky Godwin Sr. of Selma. Godwin pleaded guilty to and admitted his guilt to five counts of crimes against nature involving a child. […]Selma, North Carolina · Selma Read Article