🌱 Why Selma’s mayor and county Republicans are trading sharp post-election words

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Selma’s mayor and county Republicans are trading sharp post-election words

Also on today's calendar: Bryan White and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: Windy; a brief morning shower, temps: high: 65, low: 28.
• Saturday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 53 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After Selma Mayor Tells GOP To ‘Mind Your Business,' County Republicans Fire Back (jocoreport.com) — Selma’s newly re-elected Mayor Byron McAllister is clashing with the Johnston County Republican Party after telling GOP leaders to “mind your business” over their role in town elections. County Republicans say his policies have hurt longtime Selma residents and signal they may become more active in future municipal races, highlighting ongoing tensions over outside influence in local politics.
   

📸 Around Selma

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Selma

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Corinth Holders Pirates Swim
  Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center, 600 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy, Smithfield
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Christmas Carriage Rides
  Downtown Smithfield Courthouse Entrance , S Third St , Smithfield
  5:30 pm
• Bryan White
  Live at The Rudy Theatre , 300 N Raiford St , Selma
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• 2025 Christmas Jubilee, Live at The Rudy
  Live at The Rudy Theatre , 300 N Raiford St , Selma
  12:45 pm
• 2025 Christmas Jubilee
  Triangle East Chamber of Commerce , 1115 Outlet Center Dr , Smithfield
  12:45 pm
• G & F Artisan Market
  Old North State Food Hall , 67 Jr Rd Suite 300 , Selma
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• 2025 Christmas Jubilee
  The Rudy Theatre , 1115 Outlet Center Dr , Smithfield
  2:15 pm
• Christmas Carriage Rides
  Downtown Smithfield Courthouse , S Third St , Smithfield
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Beginners Yoga Series
  Triangle East Chamber of Commerce , 1115 Outlet Center Dr , Smithfield
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Christmas Carriage Rides
  Triangle East Chamber of Commerce , Downtown Smithfield Courthouse Entrance S Third St , Smithfield
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Market
  Clayton Farm and Community Market , 348 E Main St , Clayton
  9:00 am
• DCBL Presents- Cold Day In Hell
  Diamond District Lounge , 1688 S Pollock St , Selma
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• So my fur baby tobe finally made his way back home after 15 days of being missing, but he came back all mauled up with his ear dead and hanging so he got his ear amputated and with daily vet trips to change his bandages, he should be completely okay
  after a month. He's just gonna be a unicorn dog now. (Nextdoor Selma/Pine Level)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Selma. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Selma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Selma here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smithfield

• Officers Spread Holiday Cheer During Annual Cops & Kids Christmas Event (jocoreport.com)
• Police Seize Fake Apple Devices, Three Charged (jocoreport.com)
• Johnston County 911 recognizes 9-year-old for lifesaving actions (johnstoniannews.com)

Clayton

• UNC Health Johnston named Top General Hospital by Leapfrog (johnstoniannews.com)
• Barbara Jean Shelby (myparistexas.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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