Thursday, September 26, 2013
Fair's big debut
DUDLEY -- Mikayla Jones breaks into a big smile as she talks about her miniature horse, Little Lady. But showing her pride and joy is not all that excites the 9-year-old about the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair, which opens...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Tip leads to woman's two-county forgery arrest
A Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of a Goldsboro woman Saturday, wanted on felony charges from two counties, the Goldsboro Police Department said. Investigators from Wayne and Wilson counties charged 20-year-old Shaquwana Miranda Davis, of 507 Gulley St.,...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Planning on making a trip out to the fair?
Today 4 p.m. -- Gates open 5 p.m. -- Powers Great American Midways open 5:30 p.m. -- Vocational competitions, drafting in the white building and math in the entertainment arena 6 p.m. -- Almost Amazing Rex and Dana Ryan on...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin man killed in crash
FAISON -- A Dudley man died in a single-vehicle accident near Faison early Sunday, according to the state Highway Patrol. Jhonson Estime, 24, of 111 Running Deer Drive, apparently drove his vehicle off the left side of the highway and...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
School honored for achieving 100 percent graduation rate
Wayne Early/Middle College High School has again distinguished itself by having a 100 percent graduation rate, and Monday was among 10 school districts and 36 high schools across the state to be recognized for the accomplishment. This is the fourth...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Advisory board continues plans for prison revamp
The Wayne County Detention Center Advisory Board Wednesday morning continued to fast-track efforts to convert the soon-to-be-shuttered Wayne Correctional Center into the county's new jail. The county is doing so even though the state has yet to say what...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story