Thursday, July 7, 2005
Wayne residents react to London bombings
Sadness and outrage. Those were the emotions Wayne County residents expressed in the aftermath of the bombings of the transportation system in London this morning. "It's terrible," said state Rep. Louis Pate of Mount Olive, who is a member of...Published: Jul 7, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
49 illegals caught at Seymour Johnson
Forty-nine undocumented workers apprehended at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base were scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court today. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base security and local and federal officials detained the workers at the base Wednesday. The workers were...Published: Jul 7, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Lane decides not to testify
The defense ended its case Wednesday, with Eric Glenn Lane deciding not to testify in his first-degree murder trial in Wayne County Superior Court. Lane, accused of kidnapping, raping and suffocating 5-year-old Precious Ebony Whitfield to death more than three...Published: Jul 7, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Mount Olive police seek suspect in June murder
MOUNT OLIVE -- Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 22-year-old last week. Richard Lee Swinson, 26, is wanted for questioning in connection with the June 30 murder of Jennifer Louise McArthur...Published: Jul 7, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Honoree loses cancer fight
Cancer activist and long-time teacher Olivia Whaley lost her battle with the disease Wednesday. The 53-year-old Dudley woman was diagnosed with cancer last year and underwent chemotherapy and then surgery in December. Mrs. Whaley was the honorary chairman of this...Published: Jul 7, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Public records
No arrests yet in teen's death Investigators were continuing today to follow up leads in a drive-by shooting in which a 16-year-old was killed Tuesday night, Goldsboro police said. Investigator Mike Moore said no warrants have been issued in connection...Published: Jul 7, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Addicts, alcoholics in trouble with law complete programs
A graduation ceremony was held Tuesday morning at Wayne Community College for 62 addicts and alcoholics who have been in trouble with the law. The men received certificates for completing several programs at Wayne Community College. It is one of...Published: Jul 7, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story