Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Creating art with paper
Like magic, tiny strips of rolled paper turn into beautiful objects -- snowflakes, birds, flowers, framed art and a lot more. It's done through quilling, an art form that's been around for a long time. "It goes back to the...Published: Jan 31, 2018 2:48 PM Full Story
Airman charged in hit-and-run that injured a 5-year-old
UPDATE ---- New charges added Wednesday allege the airman was intoxicated at the time of the wreck An active-duty airman stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was arrested and charged Tuesday for allegedly hitting a 5-year-old boy with his...Published: Jan 31, 2018 9:32 AM Full Story
Woman accused of using her children to fake a fundraiser
A Wilson woman is facing charges after allegedly using her children to fake a school fundraiser in Wayne County to get money. Melonie Julia Haynes, 32, of 5046 Old Yank Road, Wilson, is charged with felony obtaining property by false...Published: Jan 31, 2018 9:09 AM Full Story
Task force officer talks dangers of opioids
There were 198 drug overdoses, primarily opioid related, in Wayne County in 2017. "That is one every other day," said First Sgt. Matt Miller, ATF task force officer with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. In 2005 three opioid-related deaths...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
A soldier's guard and honor
Daniel Boyette was just out of high school, in the U.S. Army and scared. After all, the 18-year-old was standing guard duty alone at night. With an unloaded weapon. In a cemetery. During the dead of winter. It wasn't...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools recognized for 'Coaches Corner'
In January, Wayne County Public Schools received a North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) Blue Ribbon Award for its high school football show, "Coaches Corner." The district's 30-minute cable/web sports talk program was launched this past fall. Each...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Paramount Theatre to celebrate 10-year milestone
It has been 10 years since the Paramount Theatre was rebuilt after a fire in 2005 destroyed it, and that calls for a huge celebration. The Paramount Theatre's 10th anniversary gala will take place Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m....Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Students chosen for honors chorus
Two fifth-grade students from Wayne County Public Schools were chosen to participate in the 2017 North Carolina Elementary School Honors Chorus. Anna Parker Heath of Rosewood Elementary School, left, and Gavin Tucker of Northwest Elementary were recognized by the Wayne...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Jason Volunteer Fire Department to add memorial garden
The Jason Volunteer Fire Department is searching for people who used to live, or who still have family, in this small rural Greene County community just north of LaGrange. The department is building an addition to its nearly 60-year-old...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story