Thursday, May 13, 2010
Former board member dies after April accident
MOUNT OLIVE -- Former town commissioner Jimmy Kornegay is being remembered today as a tough guy with a soft spot in his heart for people in need and as a dedicated public servant who remained interested in the town...Published: May 13, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Meth lab raided near Pikeville
Lawmen discovered a "one-pot" methamphetamine lab at 266 Ivey Lane near Pikeville on Wednesday morning. The State Bureau of Investigation was on the scene by Wednesday afternoon, combing the home for evidence, Wayne County Sheriff's Office Cpl. Chris Peedin...Published: May 13, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 29, charged in rape of child
DUDLEY -- A Verbena Lane man was jailed under a $1 million bond for the first-degree rape of a child, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office says. Norman Joseph Horn, 29, was immediately identified as a suspect after authorities received...Published: May 13, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
WAGES looking for clothes for giveaway
The WAGES Community Services Self-Sufficiency Project will sponsor a clothing giveaway on May 21, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the WAGES multi-purpose room at 601 E. Royall Ave. The giveaway will provide gently used clothing, shoes and accessories...Published: May 13, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Fire investigation Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding a fire at 407 W. Ash St., owned by Ronyar Limited Liability Corporation, of Pine Street, Wilmington, police said. The vacant apartment building suffered $20,000 in damages after a fire...Published: May 13, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Chamber leaders meet with volunteers
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors got some questions answered Wednesday about their role in the chamber's new strategic plan. Both executive director Steve Hicks and Chamber Board of Directors chairwoman Julie Daniels attended the Ambassadors' monthly meeting. The chamber...Published: May 13, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Changes would bolster county's emergency plan
Creating an alarm system to warn communities of approaching tornadoes, encouraging residents to take advantage of the Code Red alert system and compiling a list of people with special needs to help emergency workers are the major changes to...Published: May 13, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story