Friday, July 6, 2018
Wayne County to get nearly $8 million in disaster funding
Nearly two years after historic flooding left parts of Wayne County under water, North Carolina has been awarded nearly $8 million in federal disaster aid to help local storm victims with their recovery.The money will be used to buy out 84...Published: Jul 6, 2018 4:57 PM Full Story
Sprinkler Fun Day
Amy Johnson runs through the water with her daughter Xander, 3, during Sprinkler Fun Day at Cornerstone Commons Thursday afternoon. Firefighters set up the giant sprinkler every Thursday at 3 p.m. for an hour so that families and groups can...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Few details released in Evans murder; suspect still at large
Few details have been released in the murder investigation of former Fremont Mayor Floyd Anthony "Andy" Evans.Evans, the town mayor from 1998 to 2003, was found dead by a family member on June 16 at his property on Evans...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Hurricane Matthew recovery centers open, survivors encouraged to apply
There has been an uptick in activity at the Wayne County ReBuild NC Application Center following a recent visit to the county by N.C. Emergency Management Director Michael Sprayberry.More than 200 applications have been filed thus far for help...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Man arrested for rash of break-ins
A suspect wanted in connection with a rash of break-ins in the Mount Olive area was arrested Sunday by Wayne County sheriff deputies.The break-ins were reported throughout the town from June 5 through 29, according to Mount Olive police.An...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College partners with Western Governors University to fill skills gap
Wayne Community College and Western Governors University North Carolina, an online nonprofit university, have established a partnership that will increase access to affordable education.The institutions recently signed an agreement that will provide WCC graduates and faculty with a 5...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
College awarded $2 million grant
KENANSVILLE -- James Sprunt Community College will receive a $2 million grant to construct a workforce training facility that will expand its licensed practical nursing and registered nursing programs.According to the college estimates, the project is expected to create...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story