Thursday, August 17, 2017
Man charged in a string of local breaking and enterings
The Morehead City Police Department arrested a man this week who is allegedly connected to a string of local breaking and entering cases stretching from mid-February to late March. Devonta Rasheed Sutton, 17, of 308 S. Carey St., LaGrange, is...Published: Aug 17, 2017 2:19 PM Full Story
U.S. 117 southbound down to one lane at O'Berry Road
U.S. 117 southbound is down to one lane due to work at O'Berry Road. Road closures, lane reductions and detours loom during the construction of interchanges on U.S. 117 South at O'Berry Road, Dudley, and Country Club Road, just north...Published: Aug 17, 2017 12:45 PM Full Story
Woman throws dog in front of 18-wheeler on Stevens Mill Road
A woman reported to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Monday that she saw a Hispanic woman throw a dog in front of an 18-wheeler on Stevens Mill Road Friday afternoon. But the 18-wheeler did not hit the dog. And now,...Published: Aug 17, 2017 9:50 AM Full Story
Creating a universe
Gene Willoughby has always enjoyed stories. From movies to cartoons to comic books, he grew up immersed in the other worlds brought to life by authors and screenwriters. With the release of his debut novel "The Sunstroms," Willoughby now has...Published: Aug 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
UPS makes supplies donation to North Drive
In North Drive Elementary principal Charlenna Bennett-Carter's experience, coming to school without basic supplies can demoralize a student and ruin the student's entire day. For students at North Drive, this figures to be less of a problem this year, after...Published: Aug 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
County manager to retire in December
Wayne County Manager George Wood Tuesday morning announced that he will retire effective Dec. 31. Wood, who will turn 66 in February, has served as county manager since June of 2014 after first serving as interim manager since February of...Published: Aug 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Public addresses ongoing recovery
The floors in Tim Harrington's Arrington Bridge Road home are still buckled. The electricity only works "halfway." Tuesday he came to Wayne County commissioners hoping for guidance on what to do next as he tries to recover from the damage...Published: Aug 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story