2nd Annual Downtown Selma Wine Walk
Selma Lions Club Welcomes Participants on April 26th to Taste Wine in Support of Local Schools Selma, North Carolina — The Selma Lions Club will host the 2nd Annual Downtown Selma Wine Walk on Friday, April 26th from 5-9 PM. More than twenty downtown businesses will welcome wine walk participants offering a wide variety of wines and juices provided by Hinnant Family Vineyards and Winery of Pine Level. Tickets can be purchased online for $25 until Friday, April 26th, by visiting Downtown Selma
Selma Advances to Final Four in National Strong Towns Competition
SELMA IS THE ONLY NC TOWN IN THE FINAL FOUR OF THE NATIONAL STRONGTOWNS COMPETITION. SELMA, NC – April 1, 2024 - Activate Selma, the non-profit group comprised ofbusiness owners, citizens, and volunteers, announced on April 1 that they are in theFINAL FOUR of the national competition “Strongest Town”. “A ‘strong town’ is any town, big or small, that prioritizes making progress in transportation, housing, and fiscal resiliency for the long-term benefit of its people,” stated Nikki Wall, Community
Selma, NC Will Compete for Your Vote in 2024 Strongest Town Contest
Selma’s Public Engagement Receives Finalist Nomination in National Contest SELMA, NORTH CAROLINA — Selma, NC will go head-to-head with fifteen other US cities in the 9th Annual Strongest Town Contest and voting begins Monday, March 4. In this bracket-style voting tournament, Selma, NC will compete for the “Strongest Town” title by shining a national spotlight on its progress toward safety, financial resiliency, housing, and transportation.Cast your vote for Selma, NC starting Monday, March 4 at
Selma Kicks Off a Year Full of Events
The Town of Selma Hosts the First of Many 2024 Events Selma, North Carolina — The Town of Selma has officially kicked off its 2024 event season! The annual Polar Bear Run was held on Saturday, January 13th, and is the first of many exciting events Selma hosts each year. February will bring more exciting events to town including the Daddy/Daughter Dance and Soul Food Feast. With spring right around the corner, the Town will partner with Activate Selma for Rockin’ on Raiford, bringing you street-centered
“Enjoy the View” of Selma's New Engine 11
FIRE TRUCK DEDICATION & WASHDOWN CEREMONY Selma, North Carolina — The Town of Selma is excited to announce that the Selma Fire Department has received delivery of a brand-new Fire Engine. Engine 11 is a 2023 Pierce Saber Fire Engine that exhibits a 1500-gallon per minute fire pump with a 750-gallon onboard water tank and seating for four firefighters. While planning the build of this new engine, the Fire Department explored the opportunity to prepare for the ongoing development and plans for growth around
Selma Christmas Celebration & Parade – Tuesday, December 5th
Celebrate the Christmas season in downtown Selma with entertainment, fireworks & more! Selma, North Carolina — The Town of Selma will kick off the Christmas season with a downtown Christmas Celebration and Parade on Tuesday, December 5th. Festivities will begin at 6:00 PM in front of Selma Town Hall. Events will begin with singing and entertainment, a countdown to the official tree lighting, and more! Arrive early to visit downtown shops and make plans to grab dinner or a treat while strolling
“Wreaths for Uncle” – December 16th at Selma Memorial Gardens
SUPPORT THE LOCAL INITIATIVE TO REMEMBER THE FALLEN, HONOR THOSE THAT SERVE, AND TEACH THE VALUE OF FREEDOM.Selma, North Carolina — Wreaths Across America volunteers are working hard across the nation to raise funding and awareness for the upcoming memorial event. Evey Morgan, a 15-year-old high school junior, is the local event coordinator and location organizer for the annual event held in Selma, NC. In memory of her Uncle LtC. Michael Fields, the “Wreaths for Uncle” ceremony is scheduled for Saturday,
Town of Selma Crowns 2023 Selma Railroad Days Queens
Five newly crowned young ladies to represent the Town of Selma! Selma, NC – On Saturday, September 23rd, the Town of Selma crowned the new 2023 Selma Railroad Days Queens. The reigning 2022 Queens gave their farewells and passed on their titles just two weeks prior to the annual Selma Railroad Days Festival. At 5:00 PM, the beautiful Ms. Allison Radcliffe stepped on stage at The Rudy Theatre to perform the National Anthem, opening for an evening full of performances. Former Teen Miss Selma
Selma Cyclepaths Ride for Multiple Sclerosis October 7th
Everyone is invited to join the team in the upcoming ride during the Railroad Days Festival! Selma, NC – On Saturday, October 7th, the Selma Cyclepaths will pedal their way out and around the Selma community to help raise awareness and funding for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. As always, the Town of Selma welcomes this activity during the annual Selma Railroad Days Festival weekend each year.Cyclepath team members began riding together in the 1990s and have raised over $2 million for Multiple
NC DEQ Secretary Biser Visits Town of Selma
Selma, NC - In recognition of National Infrastructure Week, Secretary Elizabeth Biser of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality paid a visit to the Town of Selma. Selma Mayor Byron James McAllister and members of Town Council welcomed Secretary Biser to Selma on Friday, May 19, 2023. Secretary Biser toured the Selma Water Plant that was recently awarded $6.5M for wells and water expansion. She also toured Brack Wilson Park which was awarded $8.25M for sewer system improvements that
Commissioners Vote Unanimously to Accept NC Railroad Grant
Selma’s Eastfield Crossing Project Set to Benefit from Rail Access Johnston County, N.C. – March 22, 2022. The Johnston County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously last night to formally accept a $750,000 infrastructure grant as part of the North Carolina Railroad Company’s Build Ready Sites initiative. The award will be applied to upgrades and improvements in Selma that will support the county’s Eastfield Crossing project. “Johnston County is proud to be one of six North Carolina counties to be
Town of Selma Announces The Opening of The Reggie Barnes Basketball Court.
The Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department announced that the Reggie Barnes Court is now open and ready for play.The Reggie Barnes Basketball Court is located on the campus of the Harrison Gymnasium located at 601 W. Noble Street. It is situated next to the Jacquelyn J. Lacy Tennis Courts.“Selma is so proud that Reggie was able to give back to the community in which he started.” Stated Parks and Recreation Director, Billy Roach. “Reggie truly is an inspiration for all the youth here in Selma. We
The Town of Selma Presents Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County; Kimberly Cortez Manzanares
Selma, NC: Monday, September 20, 2021 - The Town of Selma announced today the crowning of Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County is Kimberly Cortez Manzanares. Ms. Manzanares was born in Goldsboro, is 14 years old and attends the Early Learning College Academy at Johnston Community College in Smithfield as a 9th grader. She aspires becoming an accountant when she graduates in 2025. Sergio Benitez, co-owner of Sola Creations, the business that is sponsoring Kimberly is excited to present her to Johnston
Town of Selma Announces Grand Marshall for the 46th Annual Railroad Days Parade
Selma, NC: Friday, September 10, 2021 The Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department announced today the Grand Marshall for the Railroad Days Parade will be Ms. Deborah Baker. Deborah is the director of Baker School of Dance in Pine Level and a Teacher Assistant at Pine Level Elementary School. Her dancers have performed at Railroad Days since its beginning.She began the Miss Selma Railroad Days Pageant as Choreographer for a few years starting with the very first pageant in 1980. Later she became
The First “Red Vest Tuesday” For Lowe’s 100 Hometowns Project, Activate Selma A Success
SELMA, NC: Monday, August 30 - On Tuesday, August 24th, volunteers from Selma Parks and Recreation, Activate Selma, local businesses and Lowe’s of Smithfield endured the heat and dramatically changed the look of Downtown Selma during the first “Red Vest Day” as part of Lowe’s 100 Hometown projects. “Red Vest Tuesday” is in conjunction with the Lowe’s 100 Hometowns, a $10 million initiative to celebrate Lowe’s centennial by completing 100 community impact projects across the United States by the end of
Local Developer Breaks Ground on Future Business Park
Local Developer Breaks Ground on Future Business ParkCounty and town leaders turned out to mark the investment in Selma Selma, NC (August 30, 2021) – AdVenture Development, LLC hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the future Eastfield Business Park on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Ground was broken on the 135,000 SF industrial spec building at 101 E. Providence Blvd in Selma, NC. The spec building, also known as Building 100, is a state-of-the-art industrial project located in a certified North
Eastfield Associates Secures Financing for Mixed-Use Development in Raleigh Metro Area
Dollar Bank is lender for future industrial, retail, hospitality, medical and residential development in Johnston CountySelma, NC (June 11, 2021) – Eastfield Associates LLC is pleased to announce that it has closed on financing with Dollar Bank to develop a 135,000 SF industrial spec building at 101 E. Providence Blvd in Selma, NC. The property is the first to be developed in Eastfield, a 3 million SF mixed-use smart city development to include industrial, retail, medical, hospitality, senior living and
Town of Selma Names Brent Taylor New Town Manager
TOWN OF SELMA - Effective April 1, 2021, Mr. Brent Taylor will assume the position of Selma Town Manager.Mr. Taylor comes to Selma from Walhalla, South Carolina where he is currently serving as City Administrator. His efforts there were devoted to securing the long-term future of the city by obtaining funding for a Water Treatment facility, increasing economic and cultural activities in the Downtown District, approving ordinances to provide investment incentives, implementing more effective zoning and
The ''Will of the People'' Mr. Will Crocker
Distinguished Citizen Award Presented to Will Crocker by Chandler Pernell at the Annual Meeting on January 26th, 2015. Our second Distinguished Citizen Award will be given to someone who has served Johnston County and the Smithfield-Selma area for his entire life. The award also is sponsored by Woody’s Computing Service. When my parents first moved back to Smithfield, they became this gentleman’s new (almost next door) neighbor. My parents moved into another house before I was born, so he was never