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DNA matches

After several months of speculation fueled by death row inmate Eric Lane's legal team, a DNA expert testified this afternoon that the DNA found on several pieces of biological evidence collected in 2002 as part of an investigation into the...

Cliffs of the Neuse swim lake set to open May 25

As the weather gets hotter and summer approaches, thoughts turn to how to cool off. One way is to spend the day at Cliffs of the Neuse swim lake. The swim lake opens Memorial Day. It will be open...

Dudley couple will face charges

A Dudley couple are charged with attempted murder and robbery following a string of incidents that took place in Wayne County between early April and May 2. Derwood Eugene Smith III, 24, 202 Westpointe Drive, and Amy Caroline Smith,...

The 'bite' wing

"Sir, may I see your ID," Sgt. Nicole Gilley asks. It is a routine check. But instead, the man backs away. Sgt. Gilley's K-9 partner Kuli stands at a tense attention. "Come back, sir," she commands. She warns him a...

Investigation results in arrest for trafficking

A five-month drug investigation conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and N.C. State Bureau of Investigation culminated in two arrests Saturday. Both suspects were arrested in Duplin County. Randee Kornegay Walker, 42, and Michael Daniel Lanier, 32, were...

Mother's Day creations

Addison Bond, 8, left, and Darius White-Spencer, 7, work on books called "I Love You Because" during Jenny Heim's multi-age class at Meadow Lane Elementary on Friday. The class made books as well as cards and a piece of...