Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Neal headed back to court
William Jackson Neal, who is serving a life term in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl in 1987, has filed a motion seeking a new trial or a reduction in sentence. Neal, 58, was found guilty in Wayne County...Published: Nov 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Chamber honors longtime volunteer Ollie Toomey
What did longtime Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ollie Toomey receive on Monday in honor of his more than two decades of service as chamber director? He got tricked. And it was a good thing, too, since...Published: Nov 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Sending greetings to heroes
Tamiyha Ingram, 4, signs a card for a soldier with the help of her sitter, Army retired veteran Nina Willis, on Friday at the North Carolina Community Federal Credit Union on Ash Street. The card will be sent to...Published: Nov 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont board OKs rezoning property
FREMONT -- The Fremont Board of Aldermen approved the rezoning of a property on Wilson Street from residential use to a general business designation at its meeting Tuesday night. The rezoning passed unanimously following a public hearing on the...Published: Nov 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
County approves cemetery land buy
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the purchase of slightly more than 52 acres on Long's Plant Farm Road to be used for the establishment of a veterans cemetery. Commissioners also accepted another 26.3 acres owned...Published: Nov 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Waylin Life Care closing
The Waylin Life Care Center is in the process of closing down and discharging residents after plans were scrapped to build a new facility. "We are in the process of finding placements. We're consulting with family members and the...Published: Nov 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Nov. 1, Brian Strickland reported that unknown people broke into his vehicle while it was parked at 301 South Claiborne Street and stole more than $10,000 worth of camera equipment. Further investigation led to warrants being secured for...Published: Nov 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive College celebrates 62 years
A lot can happen in 62 years. For Mount Olive College, those 62 years have meant steady growth. For MOC cashier Barbara Whitfield, they have meant at least 40 years of a meaningful career. And for college senior Elvia...Published: Nov 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
OneMain Financial also collecting cards for troops
Joining the American Red Cross movement to provide holiday well wishes to American troops is OneMain Financial. Participating in the annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program, OneMain is offering people the opportunity to show their gratitude and best wishes...Published: Nov 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story