Friday, June 15, 2018
Wayne County Bridge to Reopen Today
Mark Edwards Road will reopen at 5 p.m. today and remain open to traffic throughout the weekend. N.C. Department of Transportation crews plan to close the bridge again on Monday to wrap up maintenance work. The bridge should be closed...Published: Jun 15, 2018 3:55 PM Full Story
Sage takes final flight as 4th Fighter Wing commander
Col. Christopher Sage took his final flight as commander of the 4th Fighter Wing Thursday, as the wing prepares to welcome new commander Col. Donn Yates during a change of command ceremony July 3. An Air Force tradition, the final...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Woman identified in fatal wreck
The woman who died in a fatal, three-vehicle wreck Wednesday has been identified by the N.C. Highway Patrol. Eboni Harris, 25, of Pikeville, was declared dead at the scene, after the car she was traveling in, a Mazda 626 driven...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Greenwood students published, hold poetry slam
Greenwood Middle School teacher Michelle Rutledge's passion for her students is palpable. The fifth-grade language arts educator is an unabashed fan of the teachable moment, and making sure her students have a takeaway. In the case of the latter, she...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Residents question delay in disaster recovery
Those still trying to rebuild over a year after Hurricane Matthew tore through Wayne County had several questions for Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry Thursday night, but one common refrain summed up the concerns of the audience -- when will...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Filing begins Monday for state, local judicial candidates
The candidate filing period for judicial offices in the Nov. 6 general election begins at noon Monday and ends at noon Friday, June 29. The district court seat currently held by 8th Judicial District Judge Beth Heath of Kinston is...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story