Thursday, July 17, 2008
Economic punch - Feeding Wayne County
Daryl Thomas always takes a cup of soup with him when he leaves the Community Soup Kitchen even though there is a sign on the wall prohibiting carry-outs. He is a long-time customer -- and knows the volunteers who...Published: Jul 17, 2008 1:19 PM Full Story
Officials weighing charges in shooting
An act of self defense or a murder -- that is the question the Wayne County District Attorney's office must now weigh in the shooting death of Shelton Douglas Southerland Jr., 31, after he repeatedly entered a neighbor's home....Published: Jul 17, 2008 1:19 PM Full Story
Public record
More charges in vehicle break-ins The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said John Harley Smith, 20, Plantation Road, is responsible for more break-ins to vehicles in the Rosewood community. Additional charges include eight counts of breaking or entering a motor...Published: Jul 17, 2008 1:19 PM Full Story
MOC receives grant to study grass-fed cattle business
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center at Mount Olive College received a $125,000 grant from the Tobacco Trust Fund to study the grass-fed cattle industry. The grant will help farmers interested in producing grass-fed beef with tools...Published: Jul 17, 2008 1:19 PM Full Story
Duplin county, school negotiations on funding in stalemate
KENANSVILLE -- The deadline to wrap up mediation between the Duplin County Board of Comm-issioners and the county Board of Education board is two weeks away and there is little indication that much progress has been made. The next...Published: Jul 17, 2008 1:19 PM Full Story
Four-day work week applies to Health Department
Citing concerns over delivery of some health services when the county converts to a four-day work week, the Board of Health Wednesday voted to seek a 30-day extension on the policy, only to have the county manager hours later...Published: Jul 17, 2008 1:19 PM Full Story