Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Drivers urged to be cautious as wildfires create smoky conditions for traveling
RALEIGH -- Motorists in the central and eastern sections of North Carolina are urged to use extra caution while driving as the combination of wildfires and high summer temperatures have created a hazy condition that is limiting visibility along roadways....Published: Jun 21, 2011 3:41 PM Full Story
Smoke from wildfires reducing visibility, could cause breathing problems
Motorists in the central and eastern sections of North Carolina are urged to use extra caution while driving as the combination of wildfires and high summer temperatures have created a hazy condition that is limiting visibility along roadways. Crews are...Published: Jun 21, 2011 3:37 PM Full Story
Five hurt in head-on crash
A head-on collision on N.C. 55 Monday afternoon sent five people to Wayne Memorial Hospital and has one man facing drinking and driving charges. State Highway Patrol Officer J.M. Holloman said a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, driven by Erasmo Bartolon-Bartolon,...Published: Jun 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Commercial ice makers cause motorcycle crash
A father and daughter from Maysville were injured late Monday morning while riding a motorcycle on U.S. 70 when they attempted a maneuver to avoid colliding with a commercial ice maker that had fallen from a trailer. Henry Francis...Published: Jun 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Council takes no action on building purchase, postpones election
The City Council decided during its work session Monday to delay its decision on the Arts Council of Wayne County building purchase until July 6 to allow for more meetings to determine how to implement a more direct educational...Published: Jun 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Revenue won't be neutral in city
Budget revisions that freed up an extra $223,815 in the city's 2011-12 fiscal year will be supplemented with even more revenue from taxes if the City Council approves its budget as amended today at 5 p.m. The council recessed...Published: Jun 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin schools plan to shuffle teachers, staff
Duplin County teachers and principals are getting new assignments -- a part of an effort to better meet the needs of students, school officials said. The process, part of Superintendent Dr. Austin Obasohan's Strategic Staffing Initiative, involves assessing the...Published: Jun 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Hello, summer
Alejandro Lugo, 12, splashes into Peacock Pool on Monday to get some relief from the heat. Today is the first day of summer, but temperatures already have been in the 90s for weeks, with little relief on the horizon....Published: Jun 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story