Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Driver identified in Tuesday night's police chase, crash
Charges are expected to be filed against a driver who fled a traffic stop and led police on a chase going to wrong way down U.S. 70 Tuesday night once he is released from the hospital. Maj. Dwayne Dean, head...Published: Oct 4, 2017 7:33 PM Full Story
Exhibits, food and fun on Senior Day
Shirley and Robert Overton have visited the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair each year since they were married. Tuesday they made their 56th fall trip together, strolling the grounds, looking at exhibits and eating fair food. "It's Senior Day," Shirley...Published: Oct 4, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Eyes on the pies
The pie baking contest at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair boasted 76 entries Tuesday, but it also is more than a competition for some people -- it is a family tradition and a source of pride. The contest involves...Published: Oct 4, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
AT&T wireless connections coming to county
Residents in areas of southern Wayne County will now have access to high-speed internet thanks to a new service being offered by AT&T. The announcement was made Tuesday night during the Elected Officials Appreciation Barbecue held at Live Oak Farm...Published: Oct 4, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Schools to host parent seminar
The Wayne County Public Schools federal programs department will hold its 21st annual districtwide Parent Seminar on Thursday from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the WCPS Professional Development and Family Engagement Center, 415 S. Virginia St. The event is...Published: Oct 4, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Balancing acts bridge the gaps between fair's competitive events
Balancing acts, backflips, squeezing through a tight ring and bending steel are some of the acts performed by the Kenya Safari Acrobats at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair this week. The four-person team includes members from Kenya and Tanzania. "We've...Published: Oct 4, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Insurance commissioner visits county fire departments
Mike Causey, commissioner of the N.C. Department of Insurance and the state fire marshal, met with local firefighters, police officers and other leaders Tuesday during a tour through Wayne County. Causey's first stop was the Mount Olive Fire Department...Published: Oct 4, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
All secure at the county fair
Fair planning used to consist mostly of thinking about contingencies for weather-related events. But as other, more sinister threats have been thrust into the national spotlight -- much like the recent Las Vegas shooting that left at least 59...Published: Oct 4, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Auto-matic competition
The auto mechanics contest at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair drew a bigger crowd Tuesday night than usual. Several things were changed up this year -- in addition to being moved into a more visible area of the fairgrounds,...Published: Oct 4, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story