Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Community rallies for six burned out families
Four days ago, they lost nearly everything -- six of the families who were burned out of their homes when a fire ravaged an apartment complex off East Holly Street. But Tuesday night, thanks to a Christmas miracle performed...Published: Dec 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Officials hunting area dog napper
Three dogs plucked from their owners' yards on Apple Tree Creek Road Monday remain missing. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating a potential dog snatcher. Lucia Garcia, 24, reported a gray and white male Great Pyrenees and a...Published: Dec 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
County merges several VFDs
People living in Wayne County fire districts that are planning to merge can expect the same level of service they have been receiving in the past, several fire chiefs told the Wayne County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. Residents...Published: Dec 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Aycock to act as acting county chief
Wayne County Commission Chairman Wayne Aycock will act as county manager over the next two weeks during the absence of County Manager Lee Smith. Smith said this week he is planning to have elective surgery done over the holidays...Published: Dec 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Special Olympians go bowling in state competition
Special Olympics Wayne County sent 34 athletes and partners to participate in the eastern state bowling competition. The athletes participated in singles, doubles, unified doubles and unified team competitions. County bowlers won 26 medals and eight ribbons. The team...Published: Dec 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Soup Kitchen ensuring that the hungry are fed
The Community Soup Kitchen served a record-breaking number of Thanksgiving meals last month and is preparing to serve even more on Christmas Day. Director Doricia Benton said the daily numbers are up between 40 and 50 meals. The numbers...Published: Dec 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont Board OKs plan
FREMONT -- The Fremont Town Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday night to send its grant application to the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center for approval. The application will go before the Rural Center for approval by Dec. 31...Published: Dec 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story