The confession

It started with an argument -- a sister making racially charged comments about her brother's children. It escalated into a violent exchange. Then, "everything went black." The state rested its case Wednesday against a man charged with first-degree murder...

Published: Oct 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

County also fires payroll clerk for mistake

A second person has been fired in connection with a county payroll problem that stretches back at least 14 years and that will cost the county more than $76,600 to correct. Sue Guy was fired last Thursday as Wayne...

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Pickle Pete goes cowboy in 2015

MOUNT OLIVE -- For the past nearly three decades Pickle Pete and family have paraded across the backs of North Carolina Pickle Festival T-shirts -- a quick look at their antics providing clues to each festival's theme. This year...

Published: Oct 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Metzger's alleged confession as read in court Wednesday

"On Saturday, Jean came over so I could work on her car. Ann went to the store. She went out somewhere. She left for an hour or so. While she was gone, Jean and I got in an argument. She...

Published: Oct 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Four organizations collaborate to recognize local small businesses

Four organizations are teaming up to recognize the best of Wayne County's small businesses. The Small Business Center at Wayne Community College, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce and Foundation of Wayne Community College...

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