Selma is - A Great Place to Live, Work and Play

Selma is on Facebook. We have several facebook pages to promote and inform the electronic media community about Selma and upcoming events. The merchants of Selma have joined the facebook community to promote and inform their customers about special items and upcoming sales and promotions. We will post a link to these facebook pages on this website. You will find them on the right side of this page under “Selma Is on Facebook” and at the bottom of this page under “Selma Facebook Page Links” Thanks for spending a little time on our website, and remember you are always welcome in Selma. We are just a quarter mile off I-95 at Exit 98.

The 17^th Annual Senior Citizen’s Day was a fun event. Special thanks to the performers, servers, sponsors, town employees and all who made this a successful event. You can view photos and videos at the following links.
Selma Senior Citizens Day http://vimeo.com/23724132

It was a beautiful weekend for “Selma in the Spring”. I went downtown on Friday and Saturday and took some pictures of the activities. Saturday was on the windy side which was perfect for taking flag pictures. I have some of the pictures posted on Picasa. Following are links to the Picasa albums.
Selma in the Spring North Raleigh Train Display

12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM Dates: June 11, July9, August 13
Be a part of UPTOWN SELMA the second Saturday in the summer months!
Come celebrate the arts and music community in Selma, NC. the second Saturday of every month !!!!! Local artists and musicians in the Johnston County area will showcase their talent along the streets. If you would like to be a part of this summer arts series, for more information: Call Dorothy Finiello at 919-965-8755
Also: Enjoy shopping in the many antique stores and shops on the streets of Selma!!! Check out all the specialty foods and delectable treats in our restaurants and eateries!

Selma is Railroad Days - October 1, 2011 Videos and Photos Posted.
The 35^th annual Selma Railroad Days was a great event. Thanks to Joe & Joni, the sponsors, volunteers and all of the town employees that make this happen each year.
I took pictures and videos of the 5K run, parade and activities uptown. I have links to these pictures posted on this page and on the “Index Page”. The pictures of the events uptown are limited this year. I ran out of steam about 1:30 and stopped shooting. Might have to solicit some help next year.

35 Years in Pictures – I have 5,721 photos posted on Picasaweb that I have taken of the events in Selma, Railroad Days, runs, parades, Christmas parades, streetscapes and general interest. You can view these pictures by going to the “Index Page” and clicking the album that you wish to view. If you enjoy videos, check out the Youtube and Vimeo links that I have posted. NEW

Selma is Antiques
Shoppers to Selma will find over 100,000 square feet of antique shops and malls all within walking distance of each other on a picturesque 1950s streetscape. Antique dealers work cooperatively to market Selma as a destination and they host the annual East Coast Antique Show and Sale every October with dealers lining the streets, food vendors and entertainment.

The town of Selma is officially designated a N.C. Main Street Small Town.
Town Manager Richard Douglas announced Selma is one of three towns that will receive technical assistance through a state department of commerce sponsored program. “We’re very excited to be selected. A lot of very deserving communities applied. We’re very fortunate to be selected,” Douglas said.
The main focus for the town, according to Douglas, is marketing. He said he is already planning to use a USDA loan of $75,000, previously approved, for streetscape improvements. The main street program and town volunteers will work on designs that include streetscape.
For more information about "NC Small Town Main Street Program" Click

Selma is the American Music Jubilee
An evening of “Southern hospitality, great American music and side-splitting comedy” delights audiences every weekend in Selma. This Branson-style production entertains visitors and motorcoach groups from New York to Miami with musical delights from 50s rock ‘n’ roll to classic and contemporary country, spectacular gospel and a stirring patriotic tribute. The ever-popular Christmas Show starts early November and runs through the week of Christmas. www.amjubilee.com

Selma is Amtrak
Selma Historic Union Station - Open:
10:30am until last train runs, 7 days a week.
This restored 1920s train station offers visitors exhibits on train history and the Town of Selma. NC’s Amtrak Selma station offers daily service to 12 NC cities and to the Northeast.
More info from AMTRAK

Selma is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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