Friday, October 28, 2016
Neuse Correctional Institution fully evacuated
Inmates that remained at Neuse Correctional Institution after a disturbance Oct. 23, were evacuated today, according to a press release from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Around 180 remaining inmates were moved to other prisons across the state,...Published: Oct 28, 2016 4:23 PM Full Story
Man shot in scuffle with officer
Authorities are investigating a breaking and entering in Dudley Thursday night that ended with one person being shot by the Wayne Community College Police Chief Willie Lee Brinson and another being arrested.According to a press release, Brinson found two men...Published: Oct 28, 2016 3:06 PM Full Story
City residents begin process of recovery
Alfred Williams stood looking over his household belongings stored under a carport due to feet-deep floodwaters that damaged his South John Street home. Williams, who is being helped by the North Carolina Baptist Men, is staying in a local...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Sheriff: Incident could've escalated
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce said Sunday night's disturbance at Neuse Correctional Institution could have escalated into a full-scale riot if law enforcement agencies had not made a show of force. Pierce said SWAT teams -- with both lethal...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Man shot, killed on Astor Court
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed around 1 a.m. today in the 100 block of Astor Court. Police responded to a shots fired call and found Shai Taylor Valentine lying unresponsive behind the apartments. He was pronounced dead...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Bobby Denning dies at age 78
MOUNT OLIVE -- George Robert "Bobby" Denning is being remembered today as a remarkable man who overcame physical disabilities to become one of Wayne County's most successful businessmen. He is remembered as well for all that he has done...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
AT&T call center closes after flood damage
Hurricane-related flood damage and declining business led to a company decision to permanently close the AT&T call center, on U.S. 117 South, and lay off nearly 95 employees. The center, at 2441 U.S. 117, sustained severe flood damage and...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
La Cuata in Dudley robbed at gunpoint
A man stole $200 at gunpoint from La Cuata Mexican Restaurant in Dudley Wednesday morning. According to a report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, a 6-foot-tall, 200-pound black man walked into the restaurant around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Police investigate early-morning shooting death
A 21-year-old was shot and killed around 1 a.m. in the 100 block of Astor Court. Police responded to a shots fired call and found Shai Taylor Valentine lying unresponsive behind the apartments. He was pronounced dead at the scene....Published: Oct 28, 2016 8:22 AM Full Story