Sunday, October 22, 2017
Board of Education looks at stricter background checks
Stricter requirements for school volunteers may be on the way come November, after the Wayne County Board of Education discussed a revision to its volunteer policy at a work session Tuesday. The new policy would require that all school...Published: Oct 22, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Tax reform on horizon
The Senate pushed through a $4 trillion budget proposal Friday, which, with the House likely to approve the measure, paves the way for an expansive tax reform. Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., says the new tax reform proposal is rolled into...Published: Oct 22, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Fun and charity at Que for Kids
Que for the Kids, a barbecue supper and gospel music show at the fairgrounds Saturday night, was also a fundraiser for an orphanage in Bolivia. Dr. Frank Farrell knew the first time he went on a mission trip that...Published: Oct 22, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Taking the plunge
Scoping out the right trail for the Pink Plunge event Saturday morning at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park wasn't too hard -- follow the strategically placed pink tutus from the entrance to the swim lake. The theme...Published: Oct 22, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
An eye for the finer things: Jay's Steak and Sushi to open by 2018
Renovations are underway to convert the former Texas Steakhouse into a new fine dining steak and sushi restaurant. Jay Shin, the owner of seven restaurants, including six in Wayne County, plans to open Jay's Steak and Sushi restaurant by...Published: Oct 22, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Celebrating 150 years of the National Grange and its impact
The Grantham Grange will sponsor a daylong celebration in observance of the 150th anniversary of the National Grange from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, 2801 U.S. 117 South. The National Grange,...Published: Oct 22, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Fremont board votes to spruce up Main Street
The Fremont Board of Aldermen voted to spend $2,200 of a $4,000 ElectriCities grant to put new flowers along Main Street at its Tuesday meeting, with the other $1,800 to be allocated later. The vote came after a discussion...Published: Oct 22, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Bentonville Battlefield to hold annual fall festival
FOUR OAKS -- Take a ride on a wagon around the historic Harper House at Bentonville Battlefield's annual fall festival Oct. 28. The program is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but are subject to change without notice. The program...Published: Oct 22, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Local BB&T branches to remain despite 140 locations closing
The BB&T Corp. has no plans to close branch locations in Wayne County as part of the company's move to close 140 branches in 2017. BB&T, which operates 2,100 financial centers in 15 states and Washington, D.C., confirmed the planned...Published: Oct 22, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story