Local students go to All State Chorus

Nine students from Wayne County Public Schools recently represented the district as part of the 2016 North Carolina Middle School All State Chorus. Hundreds of students from across the state showcased their voices and musical talents in the annual...

Published: Jun 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story

Man charged after fighting police

A Siler City man was charged with three counts of injury to personal property Tuesday for bleeding on an officer's unfiorm during a fight and kicking out the windows of two police cars. The incident occured when Jonathan Johan Herrera-Mejia,...

Published: Jun 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story

Board increases WATCH funding

Wayne County commissioners by a 5-2 margin Wednesday afternoon increased funding by $35,000 for Action Teams for Community Health (WATCH). They did so despite some lingering concerns over how clients are screened to avoid abuse and unanswered questions as to...

Published: Jun 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story

Dillard Middle to offer new programs, change schedule

Since becoming principal at Dillard Middle School in 2012, veteran educator Sonja Emerson admits it has been tough. "We had a lot of teacher turnover, some that just left and some that needed to leave. Some that we needed...

Published: Jun 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story