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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Armed robbery suspect caught

A Wayne County man is in custody today following a robbery Sunday during which at least one shot was fired. Dekota David Hammond, 17, 6003 Meadow Lane, is charged with one count each of robbery with a dangerous weapon...

Wayne County Public Schools chief: Day 1 went well

With the first day of school now under his belt, the new superintendent of Wayne County Public Schools says he is anxious to move forward with a new strategic plan and facilities plan. The start of a new school...

Complaint results in drug use charges

A community complaint about drug activity in a Wayne County community led sheriff's deputies to the arrest of a Raleigh teen Friday. Landon Garrett Pate, 18, of 6901 River Run, Apt. 12, Raleigh, is charged with possession of heroin...

On-time arrival

Construction of Goldsboro's new 4,800-square-foot bus transfer center on Carolina Street was expected to be completed today, and after construction crews clean the site and put the finishing touches on it, they are expected to be gone by Friday. A...

Pikeville checkpoint results in charges

PIKEVILLE -- A felony drug arrest along with 22 other charges were made during a late evening traffic enforcement checkpoint last Thursday in Pikeville. Set up in the area of Main Street and Lisa Drive, the checkpoint was conducted...

Pardon the jet noise; base conducts exercise

The jets will be louder -- their flight paths lower. And they could streak through the skies early in the morning or late at night. At least, for the next few days. The 4th Fighter Wing is currently conducting...

Ride to benefit Cures for Colors

MOUNT OLIVE -- For years M.F. McCullen Jr. has dreamed of turning his love of history and agriculture into a parade of tractors chugging along the back roads of rural Wayne and Duplin counties. He and his wife, Faye,...