Undersecretary of the AF coming to SJAFB

Few details have been released about the nature of his visit, but acting Undersecretary of the Air Force Dr. Jamie Morin is scheduled to make a stop at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base next week. 4th Fighter Wing officials confirmed...

Published: Dec 13, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Alliance looks at former hospital site

MOUNT OLIVE -- Could the old Cherry Hospital property one day provide Wayne County with the large industrial site now missing from its economic development toolbox? Or does the county need to look to a neighboring county to help develop...

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The ugliest sweater

Wayne Community College dental student LeAnne Birdsall, right, shows off her Christmas sweater as she is judged by instructor Patty Pfeiffer, left, during the second annual ugly sweater contest held in the Holly Building on the campus of Wayne...

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Battle re-enactment set for this weekend

It has been nearly 150 years, but the legacy left by those who fought at the Civil War Battle of the Goldsborough Bridge lives on. A two-day re-enactment will unfold this weekend to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Dec....

Published: Dec 13, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Health Dept. eyes local challenges

The Board of Health discussed the drop in teen pregnancy rates, concern about preventing smoking among youth, and the need for an updated strategic plan for the Health Department at its December meeting on Wednesday. "Teen pregnancy rates in North...

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