Tuesday, May 31, 2016
School buses get better grades
In the nearly two years since Robert Lee came on board as transportation director for Wayne County Public Schools, he has managed to steer the safety scores from among the worst in the state to closer to the state...Published: May 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Center earns Shape NC designation
The child care center at Wayne Community College has been designated a Shape NC "demonstration site," one of seven in the state and the only one on a college campus. Ceremonies were held Thursday afternoon, with the center recognized...Published: May 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition hosts a moment of silence
A moment to reflect. A moment to respect. A moment to remember. About 50 people came together at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial Monday afternoon to pay homage to the nation's fallen warriors. Representatives from numerous veterans groups were...Published: May 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Paying tribute
Ronald Carrasquillo remembers the day he learned that his twin brother was killed by an improvised explosive device on the main supply route in Iraq. It's been 12 years, but Carrasquillo continues to feel the loss and was overtaken...Published: May 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Early voting turnout is low
Only 119 of the county's approximately 73,000 registered voters cast ballots through the first two days of one-stop voting for the June 7 special primary election that began last Thursday. One-stop voting continues through Saturday, June 4. The hours...Published: May 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Care center to host 5K run
Wayne Pregnancy Care Center will host its second annual Run For Life 5K run/one-mile walk on Saturday, June 11, at Walnut Creek Town Hall. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 8. There will also...Published: May 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
United Way gets grant
United Way of Wayne County has received a $2,150 grant from Kimberly-Clark's Depend brand for its annual Days of Action to be held the week of June 21. The grant will help promote healthy, active and independent living throughout...Published: May 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Residents warned of IRS telephone scams
MOUNT OLIVE -- Area residents are being warned about a telephone scam in which the callers claim to represent the IRS. The callers are aggressive and scare people with the threat they will be arrested if they don't send...Published: May 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story