Thursday, September 4, 2014
WCC: Early tally is lower
After several years of record enrollments, early tallies at Wayne Community College show student numbers are down about 300 for the same time last year. Overall, 3,450 curriculum students enrolled for the fall semester, which began three weeks ago....Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Trial begins: Defendants Jennings and Ellis face life sentences if convicted
Travis James wiped tears from his eyes as he detailed for a Wayne County jury the last few moments of his friend, Kevin Bell's, life -- how he held him in his arms several minutes after a shot rang...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Highway funding tops legislative goals' list
During a meeting last month of the Wayne County Transportation Committee, local officials weren't buying the state's explanation of why a new highway funding formula favors urban areas at the expense of rural communities. On Tuesday, Wayne County commissioners...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Complaining juror ends up sitting anyway
Juror No. 7 in the Stephon Jennings and Javonta Ellis murder trial was excused by Judge John E. Nobles Wednesday because of his "excessive complaining." He will not be going far. The judge instructed the juror to remain in the...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Gas leak causes Berkeley slowdown
A natural gas leak prompted law enforcement to block off South Berkeley Boulevard this morning around 9. A resident at 117 S. Berkeley Blvd. was digging a post hole near his heat pump when he hit a 3/4-inch service...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Lean named first resident artist at University of Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Larry D. Lean has been appointed as the first Artist in Residence for the University of Mount Olive. A professor of art and visual communications, Lean has taught at the university since 1987. "I am honored...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Johnston teen driving Saturday
JoCo Teen Drivers is a student-led club in Johnston County who have teamed up to tackle car crashes. With the support from county government, school system and the community, the leadership teams at each high school organize campaigns and activities...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story