Friday, September 2, 2016
Schools release early due to storm
Due to the threat of high winds and rain later today, officials at Wayne County Public Schools announced this morning that schools will dismiss three hours early, with all school activities for this evening and Saturday also canceled. Officials...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Local offices to close Monday
Local, state and federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Wayne Community College and the Wayne County Public Schools and the school system's central office will be...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Hermine coming for North Carolina
Gov. Pat McCrory issued a state of emergency late Thursday for 33 North Carolina counties, including Wayne, as the area remains under a flash flood watch and wind advisory through Saturday morning. Heavy rains, strong winds and flash flooding, which...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Science teacher goes to space camp
Space camp. It's a science-minded kid's dream, a near-mythological place of adventure in the far-off land of Huntsville, Ala. So, when Grantham Middle School science teacher Heidi Barber had the chance to go to camp in the first week...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Teenager charged in larceny and killing dog
A teenager has been charged in a larceny and dog slaying incident that occurred late last month. On Wednesday, Jalen Devon Taylor, 16, of 3201 Cashwell Drive, Apartment E, was charged with breaking and entering, larceny of a firearm,...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Lineup announced for Dancing Stars of Wayne
On the heels of this week's splashy announcement about the cast in the upcoming TV season of "Dancing With the Stars," the Wayne County version began working on one of its own Wednesday afternoon. A kickoff meeting was held...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Schools' grades show little change
Wayne County Public Schools' report card remained consistent with last year's outcomes, with the graduation rate dipping slightly and more students earning certifications in such areas as career and technical concentrations. The Performance and Growth of North Carolina Public...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wilson driver's license office to close temporarily
The Wilson driver's license office will temporarily close for equipment installation and renovations on Thursday, Sept. 8. It is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Sept. 12, at 8 a.m. The Wilson office, located at 1822 Goldsboro St. SW, is...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Two charged in armed robbery
Two men were arrested after an alleged vehicle and foot chase on Aug. 26 and charged in connection with an armed robbery. Isiah Jarad Jacobs, 23, of 611 Isler St., was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man charged with multiple offenses
A man was charged with a multitude of crimes Thursday, according to a press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Christopher Lee Cantrell, 21, of 107 Southern Pine Road, was charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny, felony...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Highway Patrol offers school bus safety tips
RALEIGH-- With the beginning of school, more than one million students will be attending North Carolina's public schools. With that brings an increase of school buses on the state's roads. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, 327...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Little Washington Reunion moved due to weather
Due to inclement weather, the Little Washington Reunion will be moved from Waynesborough Park to the H.V. Brown Park Saturday. The event will begin at 1 p.m....Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:16 PM Full Story