Ex-school chief takes plea

Sprunt Hill, former Wayne County Public Schools assistant superintendent for auxiliary services, pleaded guilty today in Wayne County District Court to unlawfully accepting gifts and/or favors from a contractor/supplier as a government employee. He was sentenced to 45-day suspended...

Published: Apr 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Salvation Army issues call for help, donations

A lot of the racks and shelves at the Salvation Army's Family Store are bare, meaning less help is available for the needy. "We're trying to ramp up our donations," said Lt. Julie Igleheart with the Salvation Army. "Right now,...

Published: Apr 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Overturned log truck closes local highway

From staff reports Rainy weather conditions and slick roadways contributed to numerous traffic accidents throughout Wayne County on Monday, including an overturned log truck on N.C. 581 North, and a Ford Escape that rolled over off U.S. 111 South...

Published: Apr 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Three to meet to talk facilities

The Wayne County Commissioners' Facilities Committee will meet Wednesday at 8 a.m. in Room 458 on the fourth floor of the Wayne County Courthouse annex. The committee is scheduled to continue its discussion on county-owned facilities. A second committee...

Published: Apr 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story