Thursday, October 14, 2010
Rescued dogs sent to shelters
A Rockingham County judge Wednesday awarded custody of the more than 100 animals seized from a Reidsville couple's home, including about 60 Wayne County dogs, to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office. Thomas and Amber Adkins of Reidsville each face...Published: Oct 14, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day School student named scholarship semifinalist
A Romanian-born senior at Wayne Country Day School who takes tae kwon do, speaks four languages and plans to apply to 12 colleges, has been named a semifinalist in the annual National Merit Scholarship program. Ama Zbarcea, 17, is one...Published: Oct 14, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
One-stop voting begins at three sites across county
People were standing in line at 8 a.m. this morning at the Wayne County Public Library on East Ash Street to be among the first to cast early one-stop votes. By 9 a.m. 75 people had voted. It was a...Published: Oct 14, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Rosewood students sew quilts for children
Thanks to students at Rosewood Middle School, things will be a little warmer at Wayne Uplift Resource Association this winter. As part of a class project, students in Darlene DeBruine's family and consumer science class made 12 quilts that they...Published: Oct 14, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Princeton approves tax cuts for new builders
PRINCETON-- The Princeton Board of Commissioners voted earlier this month to accept a proposal to offer tax incentives for residential and commercial homeowners. Under the proposal, people looking to build a new home in the town's new areas of...Published: Oct 14, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
'Water watchers' are on fall ballot
For Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor candidates, the general election on Nov. 2 isn't about flashy campaign signs, harsh political rhetoric or hot-button issues. It is simply about clean water. Once again this year, the only candidates are...Published: Oct 14, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story