Wednesday, August 6, 2014
A fun 'Night Out'
More than 1,000 local residents poured into Herman Park Tuesday night to mingle with law enforcement, county, city and community representatives, and with each other. The 31st Annual National Night Out was, by all accounts, a success. Music could be...Published: Aug 6, 2014 2:42 PM Full Story
School groundbreaking
Because of limited parking at Thursday's groundbreaking ceremonies for Wayne County's two new middle schools, a shuttle service will be provided if needed. The groundbreaking for the new Grantham Middle School will be held at 9:30 a.m. at 3054...Published: Aug 6, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
Missing woman comes home
A woman, whom relative have not seen since they dropped her off at the bus stop in Dudley with a ticket to New York City July 4, is home. Family members reported Patsy Mitchell McMillan, 49, missing to the...Published: Aug 6, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
Suspect arrested on meth charges
A Mount Olive man is in custody on drug charges stemming from an ongoing investigation into a meth lab seized in Gran-tham. Michael Joseph Theriac, 28, 524 NE Center St., is charged with 11 counts of possession and distribution...Published: Aug 6, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
County to hire assistant manager
Wayne County commissioners on Tuesday opened the way for the hiring of an assistant county manager who would also serve as the director of emergency services for the county. Commissioners reclassified the Office of Emergency Services director's position, clearing...Published: Aug 6, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
Wayne Extension offers gardening workshops
The Wayne County Extension Office will be offering a series of "Successful Gardening" workshops this fall. The Landscape Design Basics Workshop will teach the basics of landscape design and proper plant selection for planning a successful landscape. These sessions will...Published: Aug 6, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
Mount Olive officials indicate a potential new industry
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive town officials continue to hint that an announcement could be on the horizon concerning a new tenant in the town's industrial park. Mayor Ray McDonald Sr. said during Monday night's town board meeting said...Published: Aug 6, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
National Night Out
More than 1,000 local residents poured into Herman Park Tuesday night to mingle with law enforcement, county, city and community representatives, and with each other. The 31st Annual National Night Out was, by all accounts, a success. Music could...Published: Aug 6, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On July 25, 2014 an 80-year-old victim reported her wallet being stolen which contained several credit cards. On the same date, the victim's credit card was used at the Handy Mart located at 2830 U.S. 70 West, the Wilco Hess...Published: Aug 6, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
WorkKeys tests for Career Readiness Certification
The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing session for WorkKeys tests for Career Readiness Certification (CRC) four times this month. The dates are at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 19; 12:30 to...Published: Aug 6, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story