Monday, February 12, 2018
Registered sex offender charged with statutory rape
A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday and charged with the statutory rape of an 11-year-old child in the western part of Wayne County. Daniel Arthur Louk, 40, a homeless man from Cumberland County, was arrested by Wayne County Sheriff's...Published: Feb 12, 2018 10:10 AM Full Story
Wayne County Board of Education changes its meeting dates
Wayne County Board of Education meetings will now take place later in the month, after the board voted to change their meeting dates and do away with monthly work sessions. Board meetings will now take place on the fourth Monday...Published: Feb 12, 2018 10:01 AM Full Story
Equipment worth thousands taken from wastewater treatment facility
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating after someone stole several thousand dollars worth of equipment from a wastewater treatment plant at 347 Old Mount Olive Highway Tuesday. According to the sheriff's office incident report, an unknown person cut the...Published: Feb 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Local church hosts veterans
There was a large helping of good-natured rivalry between branches of the military on Saturday at St. Joseph Free Will Baptist Church, but even more prevalent was a lot of pride and respect among the ranks. Pastor Les Capers' church...Published: Feb 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Planting the seeds of a pathway to success
One of Karen Garris' responsibilities as teen director at the Wayne County Public Library is to develop and provide fun and interesting programs for youth. February could have presented a challenge, she admits, but then she thought of her former...Published: Feb 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Learn more about Career and College Promise
Parents and high schoolers are invited to learn more about the tuition-free option for qualified high school students at Wayne Community College. Career and College Promise, or CCP, is for rising high school freshmen through seniors. The "CCP Showcase" will...Published: Feb 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story