Schools decide make-up schedule

Out of snow make-up day options, Wayne County Public Schools is calling for a Saturday make-up day to keep graduation and testing schedules on time, officials said Thursday. This is the third time in recent weeks the school system...

Published: Mar 14, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

WCPS students get chance to share artwork with public

This time of year, the Berkeley Mall corridor becomes an exhibit of artwork and projects representing students in Wayne County Public Schools. The community is invited to see the showcase representing the areas of visual arts, English as a...

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Second suspect sought in case

A second suspect is being sought in the Feb. 25 shooting of Demetrius Montray Kornegay, 29, outside his residence at 105-B S. Harding Drive. Kornegay survived a severe gunshot wound to the leg after being flown to Vidant Medical...

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Commissioners' D.C. trip sets county back $12,000

It cost Wayne County $12,187.15 for commissioners to attend the National Association of Counties' annual legislative conference held Feb. 28 through March 5 in Washington, D.C. Registration for each commissioner was $515. The county paid for Commissioner Ray Mayo...

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Phew, Top 10

It doesn't get much closer than 0.07 percent. But that slim margin helped Goldsboro's Majesty Rose secure the final spot in the "American Idol" Top 10 Thursday evening and a place on show's summer tour. For the first time...

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