🌱 Why Selma’s former police major says ticket pressure crossed a line

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Selma’s former police major says ticket pressure crossed a line
• How new county funding and projects could ripple into Selma

Also on today's calendar: Jimmy Fortune and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Former Selma Police Major Claims Town Hall Sought More Traffic Tickets, Less Officer Discretion (jocoreport.com) — Selma’s former police major says growing pressure from Town Hall to emphasize traffic tickets over officer discretion and proactive crime reduction contributed to his recent medical retirement, while town leaders firmly dispute his account. The dispute comes amid major leadership changes, including a new police chief, and raises ongoing questions about how much elected officials should shape day‑to‑day policing priorities in Selma.
   

• Johnston Commissioners Advance Airport Tower, New DSS Building (jocoreport.com) — Johnston County commissioners have approved millions for a new digital air traffic control tower and advanced plans for a consolidated Social Services building, moves that shape services countywide. For Selma residents, the board also earmarked fire district tax revenue that will help reimburse the town for supporting local fire departments and endorsed transportation and greenway projects that could improve regional connectivity.
   

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📸 Around Selma

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Selma

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 1

• Classic Country Jubliee →
  Live at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N Raiford St, Selma
  12:45 pm

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Other local events

Saturday July 25

• Summer Concert On The Lawn
  Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Princeton Community Center Lawn 107 N. Pearl Street Princeton, NC
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 1

• Market at the Crossroads
  Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Hwy 42 and Buffalo Rd Flowers Plantation
  8:00 am

Sunday August 2

• Jimmy Fortune →
  Live at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N Raiford St, Selma
  3:30 pm

Friday August 7

• Ernie Haase and Signature Sound →
  Live at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N Raiford St, Selma
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Classic Country Jubliee →
  Live at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N Raiford St, Selma
  12:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 25

• Smithfield Signature Fresh Market
  Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Downtown Smithfield
  8:00 am
• Throwback Sounds of Summer →
  Live at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N Raiford St, Selma
  12:45 pm
• Summer Concert On The Lawn
  Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Princeton Community Center Lawn 107 N. Pearl Street Princeton, NC
  7:00 pm

Monday July 27

• Soccer Summer Workouts
  Riverwood Middle Clayton, NC 27527
  8:00 am
• Cheer Summer Workouts
  Riverwood Middle Clayton, NC 27527
  5:00 pm
• Football Summer Workouts
  Riverwood Middle Clayton, NC 27527
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have Ram 5.
  7 hemi can you recommend a good mechanic it has a tick in the engine (Nextdoor Forge Creek)
• **Looking for a Room to Rent**
  Hi everyone! I'm a 25 year old female looking for a room to rent in the Princeton, Smithfield, or Pine Level** area. My budget is $500 -$650 per… (Nextdoor River Rd)

• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Selma. Apply here.
• Tailored Brands posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Selma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Selma here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Smithfield

• OPW Breaks Ground On Major Expansion In Johnston County (jocoreport.com)
• Town Reports Third Wastewater Spill Into Little Creek Since June (jocoreport.com)
• Lynn Lorraine Crew (goldsborodailynews.com)

Princeton

• UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers (jocoreport.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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