A Drop into 2016

MOUNT OLIVE -- Aria Collie clutched a toy plastic pickle brought from her home in Wilson. After all, the 5-year-old hadn't really known what to expect at her family's first trip to see Thursday's New Year's Eve Pickle Drop...

Published: Jan 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story

Raymond Smith to run for BOE seat

Raymond Smith Jr., 54, of the Rosewood community, said he is running for the at-large seat on the Wayne County Board of Education because he wants to represent every school and every child in the school system. Smith, who...

Published: Jan 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story

County commissioner to appoint group for ag center interviews

Wayne County Commission Chairman Joe Daughtery Tuesday is expected to appoint a working group to interview for construction manager at-risk services for the $16 million Wayne Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. The working group will make a recommendation to...

Published: Jan 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story