Sunday, August 27, 2017
Wayne County can expect wind gusts up to 24 mph and afternoon showers Monday
As a tropical storm watch is issued for the Outer Banks over the evening into Monday, Wayne County can expect showers. The National Weather Service reports that there will likely be showers in the afternoon hours Monday. Northeast wind will...Published: Aug 27, 2017 9:56 PM Full Story
Touch a Truck event welcomes more than 1,500
Christopher Franz, 8, inched his way toward the sleek black race car near the entrance of the fairgrounds Saturday morning. "I want to get in that," he said excitedly. The experience of spending just a few minutes behind the wheel...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Districts could impact disparities
The majority of redistricting conversations between Wayne County Public Schools officials have focused on facility use and overcrowding but redrawing lines could also make an impact on racial and socio-economic disparities. Imbalances between racial and socio-economic groups are not...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Dudley man to serve time for murder
A man will serve 276 to 344 months in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in Wayne County Superior Court last week. Valentin Morales-Morales, 34, of 100 Spring Drive, Dudley, pleaded to killing 22-year-old Hubaner Roberto Morales-Morales inside...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
An ultimate act of kindness
The brevity of life is at the heart of Beverly Webber's motivation and her philosophy that rings with kindness, compassion and love. And for Brian Volk, the fragility of life was an all too acute reality. Webber's philosophy of...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive graduation: Looking to the future
Graduations never get old, said David Bourgeois, registrar at University of Mount Olive for the past 22 years. "It invigorates us," he said collectively of his staff. "A lot of us teach. It's an accomplishment to watch (students) watch...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Shooting death is ruled suicide
The Aug. 20 shooting death of a 45-year-old Pikeville woman has been ruled a suicide by police, according to a press release. Police said an autopsy at the North Carolina State Medical Examiner's Office, along with other details revealed in...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Schools announce principal finalists
Wayne County Public Schools' human resources department and the Wayne County Principals and Assistant Principals Association, or PAPA, announced finalists for the district's principal of the year and assistant principal of the year. This is a new twist on...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Power of Girls program teaches essential skills
Volunteers with the Wayne County Extension and Community Association and staff with the Cooperative Extension Service are trying to change the world -- 10 girls at a time. They are doing it through a program in its fourth year, The...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story