Monday, April 16, 2012
Circus arrives in town
The Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will put on two shows today, starting at 4:30 this afternoon and again at 7:30. The shows will be repeated on Tuesday. The circus bills itself as the world's largest under a...Published: Apr 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
County to weigh marriage bill vote
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning could be facing a large crowd when they discuss the Defense of Marriage state constitutional amendment. That discussion will follow three public hearing at 9:15 a.m. including one on whether or not the county...Published: Apr 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
70 jets mark World War II achievement
Nearly 70 years after members of the 4th Fighter Group destroyed more than 100 German aircraft in a day, the aviators charged with carrying on their legacy set out on a mission to commemorate what transpired April 16, 1945....Published: Apr 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Salvation Army plans purse fundraiser
Ladies, get your walking shoes on and your charge cards ready for the Salvation Army's jewelry, purse, shoe and bake sale Saturday. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army building at 610 N....Published: Apr 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Man dies after being shot in city
A Pikeville man died after being shot on Wayne Avenue early Sunday morning. Brandon Marquett Phillips, 37, of 107 Stone Cutter Drive, died from his injuries after emergency surgery was performed at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Police responded at about...Published: Apr 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
B&Es and larcenies *Clayton Lee Gay reported the theft of two TVs, valued at $1,150, from his home in the 500 block of New Hope Road. A witness, Charles Albert Browning, reported he saw a dark car drive away...Published: Apr 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
First responder nominated for national award
FAISON -- Glenn Jernigan, retired Duplin County sheriff who spent 36 years with Faison Fire and Rescue, is one of six finalists in a national competition honoring the work of first responders. The public will choose the $10,000 grand-prize...Published: Apr 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
4th's jets take to the sky
Airmen with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's 4th Fighter Wing are paying homage to their World War II predecessors today with the launch of 70 F-15E Strike Eagles that will destroy more than 1,000 targets across North Carolina. On...Published: Apr 16, 2012 12:38 PM Full Story