Thursday, September 15, 2016
Man charged in smoke alarm scam
A Kenly man has been charged after Fremont residents began complaining that a man was telling them he was with the Summerville Fire Department and was collecting donations for inspecting smoke alarms. Billy Wayne Steen, 41, of 586 Boswell Road,...Published: Sep 15, 2016 1:56 PM Full Story
Hospital project moves forward
Two reimbursement resolutions totaling $45 million were approved Wednesday for two projects at Wayne Memorial Hospital. The bulk, $38 million, is for the planned renovation and expansion of the hospital's surgical suite. The other $7 million is to replace four...Published: Sep 15, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Salvation Army requests help to restock food pantry
The Salvation Army's food pantry, which provides food to the hungry of Wayne County, is bare. "It has been empty for about a month now," said Lt. Sherrie Stokes with the Salvation Army. "We have people coming in every...Published: Sep 15, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Wreck snarls traffic on Wayne Memorial
A wreck at the intersection of Wayne Memorial Drive and Country Day Road early Wednesday afternoon disrupted westbound and eastbound traffic for more than an hour. Deanna Leigh Spence, of 109 Club Road, LaGrange, was driving west on Wayne...Published: Sep 15, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
North Berkeley to be completed in October
Crews are in the final stages of the yearlong road widening of North Berkeley Boulevard with an expected completion in October. The surface of the road, from Royall Avenue to New Hope Road, was milled several weeks ago in...Published: Sep 15, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Several eateries get 'B' score
Seven area restaurants scored a "B" during the most recent inspection by the Health Department, Kevin Whitley, environmental health director, told the Board of Health on Wednesday. As part of his report, he noted that there were no grades...Published: Sep 15, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Students charged with damaging patrol car
Three Southern Wayne High School students have been accused of damaging the hood of a Wayne County Sheriff's deputy's car when they stood on top of it to reportedly take a photo to post on Facebook. According to an incident...Published: Sep 15, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Three assaults on women reported
There were three reports of assault on a female filed with the Goldsboro Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Tuesday. Around 6 p.m. Tuesday evening James Crawford Sr., 41, of 1709 S. Slocumb St., allegedly got drunk and...Published: Sep 15, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Woman escapes from patrol car
A Cary woman was arrested Tuesday after she reportedly escaped after being arrested for driving a stolen vehicle. According to a press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Christina Jean Manchester, 32, of 1118 Ivey Lane, Cary, was pulled...Published: Sep 15, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SJAFB exercise may cause delays at gate
Local residents can expect an "aggressive increase of security operations" at all entry points to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, which may cause traffic delays at the gates today. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base announced early this morning a planned,...Published: Sep 15, 2016 8:12 AM Full Story
Wreck snarls traffic on Wayne Memorial Drive
A wreck at the intersection of Wayne Memorial Drive and Country Day Road early Wednesday afternoon disrupted westbound and eastbound traffic for more than an hour. Deanna Leigh Spence, of 109 Club Road, LaGrange, was driving west on Wayne Memorial...Published: Sep 15, 2016 5:55 AM Full Story