Thursday, December 15, 2011
Schools' poinsettia production down
For years, greenhouses at area high schools have been a popular place to buy poinsettias at Christmas time. Not this year. Eastern Wayne High School is already sold out of the limited supply they had available and other high schools...Published: Dec 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Educators share funding concerns
Angela Joyner has dedicated 20 years to the teaching profession. But these days, she finds herself worried -- about retirement, health costs, lack of planning time in the classroom. "We have teachers who come to school at 7 o'clock...Published: Dec 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Bullets hit home Demarko Briggs reported that an unknown suspect fired a gun into his home in the 600 block of Isler Street early Wednesday morning. The damaged property included a window and a $1,000 TV. A bullet was...Published: Dec 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Special Olympics supporter
A Small Miracle, which provides services for children and adults with special needs, presented a $36,000 check to Special Olympics North Carolina last week, making the agency a silver level sponsor. The agency has presented $30,000 each of the...Published: Dec 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
No. 6 wins Mazda 6 at United Way event
Six was the lucky number for Jonathan Smith of Mount Olive Wednesday night. Smith drew the sixth key in the United Way's Fair Share Challenge. And when his turn came to try it in the driver's door of the...Published: Dec 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story