A self-made man

Richard Gower wants to change people's lives and make positive changes in his community. And his vehicle for doing that is chicken. The owner of Zaxby's started out as a cook at one of the restaurants in Athens, Ga.,...

Published: Feb 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Forty former queens coming to pageant

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Miss Aycock pageant, with the event scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. in the old gym at Charles B. Aycock High School. Six contestants are competing for the 2015 crown. Jill...

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Smoke smell leads to arrest

The smell of marijuana alerted officers to the presence of drugs during a traffic stop conducted by the Wayne County Drug Task Force Wednesday, a sheriff's office press release said. Simon Rudy Hill, 68, 105 Newsome Road, is charged...

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Aycock student hurt in shooting

The Wilson Police Department this morning confirmed the identity of a Charles B. Aycock High School student shot Wednesday in Wilson. Wayne County Public Schools Director of Communications Ken Derksen verified the student's name. Shy'khym Allen, 16, is an...

Published: Feb 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story