Prostitution ring arrests made

A four-month investigation into a prostitution ring operating in Seven Springs resulted in five arrests Aug. 28, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office press release. A potential link to human trafficking is being investigated. "That is something we...

Published: Sep 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Suspect pleads in child's shooting

More than four years after firing the stray bullet that claimed the life of 3-year-old Princess Shelby King, her killer pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Wayne County Superior Court Thursday. Derrick Raymont Best, now 33, will spend 180...

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Labor Day closings are announced

Local, state and federal offices, banks and Postal Service offices will be closed Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Wayne County offices, the courthouse, landfill and convenience centers are all closed Monday and will reopen on their...

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Demolition begins

Demolition of the old Masons department store on North William Street began Thursday morning and is expected to take about 30 days to complete. Wayne County officials plan to build a $10 million satellite jail on the site. A&K...

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