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Monday, March 11, 2013

WAGES: Taking care of the community for more than 3 decades

Head Start. Meals on Wheels. Foster Grandparents. These are familiar programs to many. But mention WAGES, and some might not realize that it serves as the central clearinghouse for these and other service agencies, 11 in all. "WAGES -- Wayne...

Former Relay co-chair loses his battle with cancer

From the time he was diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening cancer two years ago, Isaiah Henderson valiantly believed he would defeat it. His family joined him in the fight and would not entertain any hints that a cure would not...

Republicans to meet for convention; will pick officers

The Wayne County Republican Convention will be held Saturday, March 23 with registration from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Wayne Center. Precinct meetings will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. followed by the convention at...

County to eye flood maps

Wayne County commissioners' brief agenda for Tuesday includes two items pertaining to the county's flood ordinance and maps. The session will start at 8 a.m. with an agenda briefing followed by the official session at 9 a.m. Both will be...

Man, 27, killed in accident

A Mount Olive man was killed just outside of Faison Sunday when the vehicle he was driving went off the road, struck a ditch and overturned. Officials with the Sampson County State Highway Patrol said Jamal Wright, 27, was...

4th FW earns 'Excellent' for ORI performance

Members of the 4th Fighter Wing were declared combat ready by an inspection team that has been in Goldsboro for more than a week -- earning an "Excellent" for their performance during Operational Readiness Inspection CORONET WHITE. For more details,...