Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Board certifies election results
It took less than 15 minutes Tuesday morning for the Wayne County Board of Elections to certify the results of last week's municipal and sanitary district elections that included upset wins by write-in candidates in Pikeville. The vote canvass...Published: Nov 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Call for turkeys
The food boxes will be packed Monday and will be distributed on Nov. 22. The base's first sergeants are spearheading Team Seymour Operation Warm Heart and have been working with the base squadrons to collect the food for the families....Published: Nov 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive town board backs hospital
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive town board voted unanimously Tuesday night to support a resolution drafted by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners backing Wayne Memorial Hospital in its contract negotiations with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield....Published: Nov 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 31, sought in robberies
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is searching for Kent Robert Gilbert II, 31, of LaGrange, on charges of breaking and entering and possession of stolen firearms. Gilbert, whose address is listed as 153 Old Jason Road, is wanted in...Published: Nov 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Medical community recognizes Dr. Tayloe
Local pediatrician, Dr. David Tayloe, recently received the T. Reginald Harris Memorial Award during the N.C. Medical Society's fall meeting. This is the 15th year for the award, given by The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence in honor of...Published: Nov 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Community College retains its title of 'military friendly'
Wayne Community College has been named a "Military Friendly School" for the fourth year. The Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's military members,...Published: Nov 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Holiday Art Market opens Thursday
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind Christmas present this year or just want something for yourself, the Holiday Art Market is sure to have it. It's a version of the Arts Council of Wayne County's year-round Art Market, but...Published: Nov 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont panel forwards list to board
FREMONT -- The Fremont Small Town Economic Prosperity grant committee voted Tuesday night to forward its projects proposal to the Town Board of Aldermen. The town board will review the proposals for how the committee plans to spend the $100,000...Published: Nov 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Local churches give $73,000 to Mount Olive College
During a dinner held recently at Mount Olive College, more than 192 people from across Wayne County -- all members of the Free Will Baptist denomination -- gave $100 or more to further the goal of secondary education. Altogether,...Published: Nov 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story