Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Hurricane recovery efforts continue
For the next 45 days as hurricane recovery efforts continue in Wayne County, fees normally charged by the county for septic tanks, building permits and for the landfill will be waived. Also, a FEMA team arrived Monday and set...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Jones' trial enters day two
WILMINGTON -- Several witnesses for the government took the stand Tuesday in the second day of the trial of Superior Court Judge Arnold O. Jones II. Jones is accused of bribing a Federal Bureau of Investigations task force officer...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FEMA arrives in county
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center opened today at noon at the W.A. Foster Center, 1012 S. John St. FEMA has staff that will be available to talk to residents if they experienced loss or damage...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Nutrition benefits extended to Oct. 28
Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries in eastern North Carolina who lost food because of Hurricane Matthew now have an additional 10 days to request replacement benefits. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the period for Food and Nutrition...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Health Department participates in low-cost exam program for women
The North Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program, or BCCCP, provides free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings for women who qualify, and the Wayne County Health Department is a participant in the program. Some restrictions apply, said...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Big Rock Blue Marlin donates $100,000 to University of Mount Olive
The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament has donated $100,000 to the University of Mount Olive for its track and field/lacrosse complex currently under construction. The gift will include naming rights to the adjacent lacrosse field house. Once completed, the...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Two men charged in July thefts
Two men arrested recently in Onslow County were also charged Monday afternoon for allegedly committing larceny in Wayne County three months ago. Edward Christopher Lancaster Jr., 20, of 462 Artis Road in Pikeville, and Lee Roy Darden, 38, whose...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Fremont storm issues minimal
The town of Fremont made it through Hurricane Matthew with relatively little trouble, largely thanks to the work of their police force, fire department and public works personnel, town officials and staff said at the monthly Board of Aldermen...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Sunday, Oct. 16, employees of the Subway located at 101 W. Patetown Road reported that at approximately 11:15 a.m. a black man began pacing outside of the store for approximately 10 minutes, he then came into the store, jumped...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FEMA arrives in county
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center opened today at noon at the W.A. Foster Center, 1012 S. John St. FEMA has staff that will be available to talk to residents if they experienced loss or damage...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:55 AM Full Story
Nutrition benefits extended to Oct. 28
Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries in eastern North Carolina who lost food because of Hurricane Matthew now have an additional 10 days to request replacement benefits. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the period for Food and Nutrition...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:55 AM Full Story
Health Department participates in low-cost exam program for women
The North Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program, or BCCCP, provides free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings for women who qualify, and the Wayne County Health Department is a participant in the program. Some restrictions apply, said...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:55 AM Full Story
Jones' trial enters day two
WILMINGTON -- Several witnesses for the government took the stand Tuesday in the second day of the trial of Superior Court Judge Arnold O. Jones II. Jones is accused of bribing a Federal Bureau of Investigations task force officer...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:55 AM Full Story
Hurricane recovery efforts continue
For the next 45 days as hurricane recovery efforts continue in Wayne County, fees normally charged by the county for septic tanks, building permits and for the landfill will be waived. Also, a FEMA team arrived Monday and set...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:55 AM Full Story
Big Rock Blue Marlin donates $100,000 to University of Mount Olive
The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament has donated $100,000 to the University of Mount Olive for its track and field/lacrosse complex currently under construction. The gift will include naming rights to the adjacent lacrosse field house. Once completed, the...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:55 AM Full Story
Two men charged in July thefts
Two men arrested recently in Onslow County were also charged Monday afternoon for allegedly committing larceny in Wayne County three months ago. Edward Christopher Lancaster Jr., 20, of 462 Artis Road in Pikeville, and Lee Roy Darden, 38, whose...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:55 AM Full Story
Fremont storm issues minimal
The town of Fremont made it through Hurricane Matthew with relatively little trouble, largely thanks to the work of their police force, fire department and public works personnel, town officials and staff said at the monthly Board of Aldermen...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:55 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Sunday, Oct. 16, employees of the Subway located at 101 W. Patetown Road reported that at approximately 11:15 a.m. a black man began pacing outside of the store for approximately 10 minutes, he then came into the store, jumped...Published: Oct 19, 2016 9:55 AM Full Story
Fees waived for hurricane recovery process
For the next 45 days as hurricane recovery efforts continue in Wayne County, fees normally charged by the county for septic tanks, building permits and for the landfill will be waived. Also, a FEMA team arrived Monday and set up...Published: Oct 19, 2016 8:49 AM Full Story
Fees waived for hurricane recovery process
For the next 45 days as hurricane recovery efforts continue in Wayne County, fees normally charged by the county for septic tanks, building permits and for the landfill will be waived. Also, a FEMA team arrived Monday and set up...Published: Oct 19, 2016 8:49 AM Full Story