Monday, April 18, 2011
Wings Over Wayne Sunday
After a delay due to weather on Saturday, thousands came to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Sunday for Wings Over Wayne 2011....Published: Apr 18, 2011 2:28 PM Full Story
Episcopal bishop holds services in Newton Grove
The Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori was in the most humble of venues yesterday as she presided over a Palm Sunday Service at Iglesia Episcopal La Sagrada Familia outside Newton Grove. Ms. Schori's visit to the congregation, whose sanctuary...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
What happened to the jet?
Sunday's air show crowd was treated to an extra performance by the Air Force Thunderbirds after an in-flight emergency cut their act short. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base officials confirmed that one of the jets was forced to land --...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County to hold public hearing on codification
Wayne County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday morning on their plans to codify the county's ordinances -- a first step to making the ordinances available online. Currently each ordinance stands on its own and codifying simply means they...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Take 2: This time with sun
Addison Marsh was caught off-guard when four members of the Air Force Thunderbirds streaked overhead from behind her. "It scared me," the 7-year-old said, searching the skies for the air show headliners with one hand blocking the sun. "They snuck...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Boy's body found near local bridge
The body of 10-year-old drowning victim Henry Javregui was found by a search team around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, ending a six-day search. The boy drowned while fishing April 10 with his father and brother near Hardy Bridge over the...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne dodges worst of Saturday storm
Wayne and Duplin counties appear to have escaped the worst of Saturday's tornado-producing storms, with only minor damages and no injuries reported. However, Greene County suffered major damage to a number of buildings and 10 people were taken to the...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story