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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Sheriff candidate calls for change

Democrat Glenn Barnes sees room for improvement in the department he wishes to head up next year. The candidate for Wayne County sheriff said he expects it would take three terms to accomplish all the things he will set...

Never, ever, forgotten

For a moment, it was as if Judy Britt was back in the early 1970s -- finding out that her brother's best friend had been killed all over again. "It's like going back in time," she said. "I remember...

Cliffs opening

Cain Graham, Ruby Andres and Elliott Graham carefully paddle their way across the lake at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. The Memorial  Day weekend was the start of summer-long fun at the lake....

Financial aid available at WCC

Students entering certain technical programs at Wayne Community College are eligible for scholarships that will pay for their classes. The college's "Top 10" Scholarship Program is designed to encourage students to study and go into careers in air conditioning, heating...

Benefit motorcycle ride to be held Saturday

A benefit poker run will be held Saturday for Jerry Grimes of Mount Olive, a well-known member of the motorcycle community having worked with Fun Products Motorcycle Mall for nearly two decades. Grimes, 68, has been diagnosed with a...