Family of eight loses home to fire

PIKEVILLE -- In the midst of charred ruins that was all that was left of her family's home and possessions, Caroline Reynolds found a cross that had been untouched. "It means that God was there with us and watching...

Published: Jun 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story

Contract awarded for ag center

A $3,001,446 contract was awarded by Wayne County commissioners Tuesday for site work for the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. The board also scheduled groundbreaking ceremonies for the facility for 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14. Also on Tuesday,...

Published: Jun 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story

Miss North Carolina begins with preliminary competition Wednesday

RALEIGH -- Forty-one young women competing for the title of Miss North Carolina 2016 and 41 vying to be the state's Outstanding Teen participated in the first round of preliminary competition Wednesday evening. There are three nights of preliminary...

Published: Jun 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story