Monday, September 25, 2017
Motorcycle rider dies in wreck
UPDATE ---- A motorcyclist died Monday evening when he hit the back of an SUV at the intersection of Dollardtown Road and Ditchbank Road, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The dead man's identity is not yet being...Published: Sep 25, 2017 6:36 PM Full Story
Police: Man stabbed breaking up a fight
A 43-year-old man was stabbed in the chest Saturday night while trying to break up an argument between two other people. Alejandro Martinez Mendez reported to police he was trying to get two people outside 117 Hines Drive Lot 15...Published: Sep 25, 2017 2:24 PM Full Story
Man injured by debris after gunfire hits car
A man suffered injuries when gunfire struck a car at the intersection of North Berkeley Boulevard and East New Hope Road Sunday night He was not hit by any of the bullets, but the shots busted out the back window...Published: Sep 25, 2017 11:27 AM Full Story
Hospital makes internal changes
In addition to focusing efforts on replenishing and retaining the local physician pool, Wayne UNC Health Care has recently made some internal changes in its leadership. Officials there say the system has "re-energized" its focus on improving the patient experience,...Published: Sep 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Hospital hosts A Life Worth Living
Suicide is a permanent solution to what is often a temporary problem, prompting a free community education event taking place this week. A Life Worth Living, presented by Wayne UNC Health Care and Eastpointe, will be held Thursday at 6...Published: Sep 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Fremont board talks sewer and gas line
The Fremont board of aldermen listened to a presentation from county commissioner Ray Mayo at its recent meeting, and discussed a study to determine the impact of joining the Fremont sewer system with that of Goldsboro. Mayo, Fremont's representative...Published: Sep 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Out of the Darkness walk slated for Saturday
Diana Coutts organized the first Out of the Darkness Community Walk in 2014 following the suicide of her son. She has since died, but her mission to raise awareness about suicide is being carried on and will be held...Published: Sep 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Fair registration begins for early bird exhibitors
DUDLEY -- Kristy Speight is hopeful that the antique medicine bottles she has will prove just the right prescription for wins at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. Speight entered for the first time last year placing two bottles into...Published: Sep 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story