Operation Santa Claus hopes for success in wake of recovery

Operation Santa Claus, begun in 1960, has maintained its one focus -- the forgotten in Wayne County. The Mental Health Association in Wayne County got off to an early start on the operation this year, but organizers are now...

Published: Nov 14, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story

Health care for inmates questioned

Wayne County is looking to remove itself from having to pay for health care that inmates in the county jail receive at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Indigent care has been sticking point for commissioners in their dealings with the hospital...

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University of Mount Olive students receive FFA degree

MOUNT OLIVE -- Seven University of Mount Olive students have received the American FFA Degree. The National Future Farmers of America organization annually honors members who show the utmost dedication to the organization. The honor is bestowed upon a...

Published: Nov 14, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story

Couple arrested after parking lot fight

Police arrested a husband and wife after the woman allegedly assaulted the man with her car and he punched her. According to a police report, Tomoro Nicole Saunders, 36, hit her husband, Preston Jamel Saunders, 34, with her car...

Published: Nov 14, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story

Man charged with assault, kidnapping

A man is being held in the Wayne County Jail under a $300,000 secured bond after allegedly beating a man and a woman and holding them at knifepoint Friday night.Anthony Dwayne Jackson, 33, of 908 Marvin St., woke up Nathan...

Published: Nov 14, 2016 8:59 AM Full Story