Non-English speaking students increasing

The number of non-English-speaking students in Wayne County Public Schools continues to grow by leaps and bounds, along with the number of languages represented in the district. Hope Meyerhoeffer, director of English and language arts, second language, English as a...

Published: Oct 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Anderson, Lancaster honored for I-795 work

Two men credited with being the driving force behind a four-laned U.S. 117 between Goldsboro and Wilson and securing its designation as Interstate-795 Monday morning sought to move the spotlight on to the many others whom they said played major...

Published: Oct 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Veterans Parade to be Nov. 10

There will be Boy Scout troops and marching bands. The keynote speaker, a 4th Fighter Wing officer, will ensure that Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is represented. But as Nov. 10 approaches, members of the Wayne County Veterans and...

Published: Oct 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Three running for at-large seat on school board

Incumbent Eddie Radford, the current chairman of the Wayne County Board of Education, is facing challenges from another board member and a write-in candidate in his bid for re-election to the at-large seat on the board. District 2 member...

Published: Oct 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Bus driver helps save student

A substitute bus driver is being hailed as a hero after alerting a student to an oncoming car after exiting a school bus Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at 3:46 p.m. on Big Daddy's Road near Lancaster Road, according to...

Published: Oct 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story