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Selma Cyclepaths Ride for MS During Railroad Days

Selma, North Carolina — Selma Cyclepath team members started riding together in the 1990s to raise awareness and funding for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Over the life of the team, they have raised more than $2 million for MS research.

The Cyclepaths sponsor weekly training rides from Selma’s Thanksgiving Elementary School leading up to a major two-day fundraising event in New Bern each September. With the support of the Town of Selma, the Cyclepath’s invite you to come ride with the team on Saturday, October 5th as an event of the 49^th Annual Selma Railroad Days Festival.

Where: the ride will start and finish at Selma Baptist Church 1500 N. Webb Street. Parking will be available there.

When: Please arrive at 7:30 AM. There will be a rider safety briefing at 7:45 AM and the ride will begin at 8:00 AM.

Ride Distance: There will be three options (10, 26 & 47 miles).

Route cue sheets (paper and electronic) will be provided, as well as SAG support and a rest stop with water and snacks. The 10-mile ride will be ideal for families.

Riders are invited to explore Selma after their ride is complete to enjoy the rest of the exciting festival events! For more information about the ride, please contact the Team at Selma.cyclepaths@gmail.com. Please also visit their website at SelmaCyclepaths.org.

September 30, 2024/by Leigh Ann Blanton

Selma Celebrates New Pickleball Courts with Grand Opening Event

Selma Celebrates New Pickleball Courts with Grand Opening Event

Selma, North Carolina — The Town of Selma will celebrate the official grand opening of four new pickleball courts located at the Richard B. Harrison Athletic Complex on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Pickleball, invented in 1965, has recently become a popular sport in surrounding communities.

The event will begin at 11:00 AM with an official ribbon cutting and a “Fun Play” Tournament. Teams can sign up by visiting Selma Parks & Rec Programs. No experience is necessary to participate in the unofficial tournament play. All are welcome!

The Town of Selma is excited to welcome these new courts to the developing grounds of the Richard B. Harrison Athletic Complex located at 601 W Noble Street, Selma. They join the already-established Outdoor Fitness Court and will soon welcome more amenities to the complex.

The public is invited to attend this event to learn more about the sport and is welcome to return to enjoy the new courts. Pickleball rules and court guidelines will be placed at the entrance of the new courts, allowing athletes of all experience levels to participate.

For questions or assistance in signing up as a team for the tournament, please contact Events@Selma-NC.com or call 919-965-9841.