Thursday, July 12, 2012
Cherry Hospital names director
Interim Cherry Hospital Director Luckey Welsh has been named the new chief executive officer for the state psychiatric facility. According to a news release from the state Department of Health and Human Services, Secretary Al Delia made Welsh's appointment...Published: Jul 12, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Program to assist unemployed veterans
Unemployed veterans in Wayne County can now get 12 months of free training for high-demand jobs, thanks to a federal assistance program that took effect last week. The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program operates through community colleges and technical schools...Published: Jul 12, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
School openings, closings released
Opening and closing times for Wayne County Schools for the new school year were approved Monday by the Wayne County Board of Education. The state requires the times to be approved on an annual basis. The schools and opening and...Published: Jul 12, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Practice helps patients take back their lives
Lafayett Hines ambles into the office of N.C. Orthotics and Prosthetics. If he weren't wearing shorts, you might not readily notice the artificial limb replacing the one claimed during a motorcycle accident 10 years ago. The wreck on Beston Road...Published: Jul 12, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
New Internet parlor rules eyed
Internet or sweepstakes cafes would have to close by 11 p.m. and could not be closer than 1,000 feet to homes, churches and schools under a countywide zoning ordinance being considered by Wayne County commissioners. A public hearing on...Published: Jul 12, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Salvation Army seeking vendors for fall fundraiser
The Salvation Army is taking reservations from vendors for tables at its Fall Festival to be held Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lt. Julie Igleheart said anyone can rent a table for $25. "If you sell crafts...Published: Jul 12, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Stolen cameras Two men removed two digital cameras from their packaging at Sam's Club, 2811 N. Park Drive, and left without paying. The Nikon L810 CoolPix cameras were valued at $299 each and one of the suspects had been previously...Published: Jul 12, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story