Thursday, March 30, 2017
Manhunt suspect identified; not same man reported missing in Raleigh
A man on the run from law enforcement since Monday after police say he fired a shot at another person during an attempted armed robbery has been identified, according to a press release. Ricky Terrell Ward, 33, of 302 Bennett's...Published: Mar 30, 2017 3:05 PM Full Story
Jones to never seek a seat on bench, surrenders pension
The North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission announced today it has reached a deal with former Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Arnold O. Jones II, preventing him from ever again seeking a seat on the bench. Jones, convicted in 2016 of...Published: Mar 30, 2017 2:02 PM Full Story
After freeze, farmers wait to see what fruits will produce
MOUNT OLIVE -- Vernon Britt was coated in ice, just like the strawberry crop he was trying to protect by using a sprinkler system to insulate the plants with a layer of ice. "He would have to walk through...Published: Mar 30, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College honors three with title of trustee emeritus
The board of trustees of Wayne Community College has bestowed its highest honor, the title of of trustee emeritus, on three former members, Gwyndella Wilson, Tommy Cox and Tommy Jarrett. Two of them served twice on the board, for...Published: Mar 30, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Gun battle leaves none injured, results in five arrests
A gunfight in the middle of the day in the 1100 block of Olivia Lane Tuesday left no one injured but led to five arrests over a two-day period. A residence occupied by two adults and a 2-year-old child was...Published: Mar 30, 2017 9:06 AM Full Story
Honoring Vietnam veterans
Branches of the military united at the Veterans Memorial Park Wednesday to honor soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. Nearly 30 veterans wearing berets and pins that represented the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force celebrated...Published: Mar 30, 2017 7:14 AM Full Story