Church sets sights on feeding families

Amazing things can happen with just a quarter. The economy didn't prove to be a barrier when Duane Banks, outreach pastor at The Lord's Table church, embarked on an effort to feed Wayne County's hungry. The Wayne County United...

Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Smithfield man faces charges in rape case

A Smithfield man is being held in the Wayne County Jail today on rape charges. Dantoine Harris, 35, 18 A N. Sussex Drive, is charged with one count each of second-degree forcible rape and attempted second-degree rape, as well...

Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Jurors to return to deliberations

The jury has reached a partial verdict in the trial of two Wayne County teenagers charged with murder, telling the judge Thursday they are agreed on the guilt or innocence of one defendant and deadlocked on the other. Deliberations...

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Celebration of poultry continues

Beak Week will culminate Saturday with a festival downtown featuring music, food and games. Two separate stages will be placed downtown tonight for concerts being held, with music provided by the Daily Blues Band, the Carolina Treat Band, the...

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Six Norwayne Middle students place nationally in tech event

Six Norwayne Middle School students placed in the top 10 in the national Technology Student Association, or TSA, event held in Washington, D.C. Lauren Cline, Alyssa Martens, Hallie Rouse, Ciara Sykes, Emily Thorne and Marinique Ward were in the...

Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story