Saturday, February 28, 2015
Cannon defends "duel" residency
As the Wayne County Board of Education exited a three-hour-long closed session Monday preparing to begin a work session of the called meeting, a table carrying a laptop and bearing the nameplate of board member Dr. Dwight Cannon was...Published: Feb 28, 2015 10:47 PM Full Story
Actors' group to honor Carl Sandburg
The great 20th century writer Carl Sandburg more often than not is associated with Illinois. But what many people do not realize is that he also belongs to North Carolina having lived his last 20 years at a home...Published: Feb 28, 2015 10:47 PM Full Story
Schools set make-up days
Make-up days have been announced for the six days missed over the past two weeks -- two of them extending the school year to June 12, Wayne County Public Schools officials announced Saturday. The district was forced to close...Published: Feb 28, 2015 10:47 PM Full Story
Wayne Community College's Child Care Conference set for Saturday
A creative education advocate is the keynote speaker at this year's Wayne County Child Care Conference, being held this week at Wayne Community College. The March 7 conference -- offering sessions on dozens of topics -- is an opportunity...Published: Feb 28, 2015 10:47 PM Full Story
Wall of Fame nominations sought
The Wayne County Historical Association is again accepting applications for persons to be considered for the Wall of Fame. Applications must be received before April 1 for consideration. A committee of long-time residents across the county, who are not...Published: Feb 28, 2015 10:47 PM Full Story