148-mile journey complete

LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Renee Rucker wiped tears from her eyes as a group of airmen saluted the American flag. She turned away and fought back more when the national anthem played out over loud speakers -- when a Vietnam veteran...

Published: Aug 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story

Public record

Suspects leave car on blocks A man reported to Goldsboro police that the 22-inch rims and all four tires were removed from his 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning while the vehicle was parked outside his home...

Published: Aug 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story

Spring Creek High School teacher earns top honors in district

A Spring Creek High School teacher has again been named Teacher of the Year for Wayne County Public Schools. Jennifer Tyndall, a National Board Certified business teacher at the school who has already gained state and national recognition, did her...

Published: Aug 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story

Arrests made in school district inquiry

U.S. District Court officials confirmed this morning that four people have been charged and a fifth is still under investigation following an inquiry by the FBI into "public corruption" of the awarding of roofing contracts by the Wayne County Public...

Published: Aug 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story

County estimates Irene's impact here

Wayne County emergency personnel continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Irene. In a briefing late Thursday, Mel Powers, emergency management and security director for Wayne County, said the latest forecast showed that Wayne County could expect rain to begin...

Published: Aug 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story