Thursday, September 16, 2010
A moment to relax
Louise Hinnant and Lana Smithwick (in back) practice tai chi moves during a class at the Herman Park Center. Tai chi classes, led by instructor Rhonda Stokes, are held at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Herman...Published: Sep 16, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Twenty marijuana plants found in Fremont
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has recovered 20 marijuana plants that were growing in the county. In response to a tip Sheriff Carey Winders received, the Sheriff's Office used a helicopter to search around Pinkney Church Road in Fremont....Published: Sep 16, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Hospital announces 4 percent rate hike
The board of directors for Wayne Memorial Hospital approved a 4 percent rate increase and a 2011 capital budget at its Tuesday meeting. The increase, the same percentage as this past year, was described as necessary to cover higher...Published: Sep 16, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Arts Council calls for photos for exhibit
It started when an airman shared some photographs with his wife -- shots taken by one of his comrades during their shared tour in Gardez, Afghanistan. He should have known his spouse would see something more than simple images --...Published: Sep 16, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Health Board: Sex ed will help
The state-mandated comprehensive health education program -- which includes a sexual education component -- could be "good news" when it comes to teen pregnancy prevention, said Health Director James Roosen. At Wednesday's Board of Health meeting, Roosen said he is...Published: Sep 16, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive has to lay off to handle debt load
Austerity moves by the town of Mount Olive have claimed two more jobs and a third could be looming, Mayor-Pro Tem Kenny Talton said Monday evening. One is in the police department, while the other is in the water...Published: Sep 16, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Local business looking for stolen golf cart Sleepy Creek County Club in Dudley is looking for a golf cart that was stolen from the business between 6 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7 a.m. Aug. 7. The golf cart is a...Published: Sep 16, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story