Thursday, May 29, 2014
Man, 59, dies after being hit by vehicle
A Rosewood man died Saturday when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle outside his residence on Rosewood Road, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol. Gary Thomas Knotts, 59, of 878 Rosewood Road, was being dropped off at home...Published: May 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Commission questions automatic raise clause
Wayne County Commissioners Joe Daughtery and Ray Mayo on Tuesday questioned a provision in the county's $136 million budget proposal that new employees would be eligible for a 2.5 percent pay increase after successfully completing their probationary period. Interim County...Published: May 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Alleged rapist arrested
A man police say raped a 27-year-old woman in the 600 block of West Grantham Street in the early morning hours Wednesday is in custody today under a $510,000 secured bond. Jacquarious Sequan Howell, 22, 607 W. Grantham, is...Published: May 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Small business seminars
The Wayne Business and Industry Center at Wayne Community College is sponsoring free summer seminars designed to prepare people to meet the challenges facing small businesses. The options and schedule includes: *Business Plan Basics, Part 1: Development Workshop, 6-8 p.m.,...Published: May 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
'Indiana Jones' starts movie nights series
Action, magic and comedy -- the Paramount Movie Nights has it all this season. It will start with "Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark" Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. Archaeologist and occult expert Dr. Indiana Jones is...Published: May 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story