Saturday, January 3, 2015
N.C. Umpire Association president charged with stealing checks
The president of the N.C. Umpire Association has been charged with stealing checks and depositing them in the association's bank account, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Robert Morris Smith, 51, of 159 Ditch Bank Road, has been...Published: Jan 3, 2015 10:55 PM Full Story
Man stabbed during robbery
A fight at a residence on Peachtree Street led to a stabbing Friday which resulted in both the victim and the suspect being transported to Wayne Memorial Hospital. Witnesses said the attack was part of a robbery attempt, but...Published: Jan 3, 2015 10:55 PM Full Story
Gang conference to be held Monday
MOUNT OLIVE -- The ninth annual Eastern North Carolina Gang Conference will be held Monday at the University of Mount Olive. The training begins at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 4 p.m. and will be held in the Southern...Published: Jan 3, 2015 10:55 PM Full Story
Local judge tapped to lead N.C. Innocence Commission
When a Wayne County man was vindicated in 2008 after spending nearly two decades in prison for a crime he did not commit, the local community was forever bonded to the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. But Dwayne Dail...Published: Jan 3, 2015 10:55 PM Full Story
Vickory looks back, ahead
Cowboy? Garbage truck driver? Both are unrealized dreams for a youthful Branny Vickory of Mount Olive. He spent 16 years as the county's top prosecutor instead. Vickory, 58, served as an assistant district attorney from 1984 until 1998 before...Published: Jan 3, 2015 10:55 PM Full Story
N.C. Umpire Association president charged with stealing checks
The president of the N.C. Umpire Association has been charged with stealing checks and depositing them in the association's bank account, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Robert Morris Smith, 51, of 159 Ditch Bank Road, has been...Published: Jan 3, 2015 10:53 PM Full Story
Man stabbed during robbery
A fight at a residence on Peachtree Street led to a stabbing Friday which resulted in both the victim and the suspect being transported to Wayne Memorial Hospital. Witnesses said the attack was part of a robbery attempt, but...Published: Jan 3, 2015 10:53 PM Full Story
Gang conference to be held Monday
MOUNT OLIVE -- The ninth annual Eastern North Carolina Gang Conference will be held Monday at the University of Mount Olive. The training begins at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 4 p.m. and will be held in the Southern...Published: Jan 3, 2015 10:53 PM Full Story
Local judge tapped to lead N.C. Innocence Commission
When a Wayne County man was vindicated in 2008 after spending nearly two decades in prison for a crime he did not commit, the local community was forever bonded to the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. But Dwayne Dail...Published: Jan 3, 2015 10:53 PM Full Story
Vickory looks back, ahead
Cowboy? Garbage truck driver? Both are unrealized dreams for a youthful Branny Vickory of Mount Olive. He spent 16 years as the county's top prosecutor instead. Vickory, 58, served as an assistant district attorney from 1984 until 1998 before...Published: Jan 3, 2015 10:52 PM Full Story