Death of former Fremont Mayor Andy Evans ruled a homicide

The death of former Fremont Mayor Andy Evans has been ruled a homicide, Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce confirmed Monday evening. "I cannot go into details how many times he was shot or where he was shot," Pierce said. An...

Published: Jun 18, 2018 11:03 PM Full Story

Celebrating a heritage of farming

FREMONT -- Sheep shearing, log splitting and vintage tractors brought to life the days of old when farming was a way of life during the Saturday on the Farm at the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace.The Eastern Carolina Vintage Farmer Equipment...

Published: Jun 18, 2018 7:36 AM Full Story

Dudley liquor lounge raid leads to arrests

Federal, state and local law enforcement seized weapons and drugs during a joint raid on a liquor lounge in Dudley earlier this month.The joint operation, involving Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Wayne County Alcohol Beverage...

Published: Jun 18, 2018 7:36 AM Full Story

Commissioners continue with budget review

Wayne County commissioners will continue their budget deliberations when they meet Tuesday morning and could adopt the budget as well.The board is expected to look at possible budget cuts, as well as how much of a tax increase -- if...

Published: Jun 18, 2018 7:36 AM Full Story

Rosewood, Aycock receive FFA support

Two Wayne County high schools have been awarded a portion of grant funding from the nation's largest rural lifestyle retailer in support of Future Farmers of America programs.The Tractor Supply Co. recently announced its third annual Grants for Growing program,...

Published: Jun 18, 2018 7:36 AM Full Story