Coalition discusses student readiness

Students entering kindergarten are not expected to know how to read. But, at the very least, the hope is that they walk through the doors ready to learn. They currently have about a 50/50 shot at that, officials say....

Published: Feb 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story

Chamber's Hot Topic Luncheon keeps focus on transportation

Completing the U.S. 70 Bypass, the future of high-speed rail, what future Interstate status means for U.S. 70 and U.S. 117 and the fate of a CSX container hub were the issues on the minds of those attending a...

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Officers participate in simulation exercise

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office SWAT team conducted a training exercise at the Wayne County Law Enforcement Association club house off of Old Mount Olive Highway Wednesday. The exercise began around 8 a.m. and lasted through lunchtime. It was...

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Board moves on 911 center

Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning awarded an $18,300 contract for a study of five possible options for a new 911 call center, contingent on final review and consent by County Manager George Wood and County Attorney Borden Parker. The...

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Schools announce make-up days

Wayne County Public Schools has announced make-up days for several recent inclement weather days that forced school closures, with this Saturday being the first. School was canceled on Jan. 22, Feb. 12 and Feb. 15 (a scheduled student make-up...

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