U.S. 117 sections close Monday

Sections of U.S. 117 South will be closed overnight Monday and Tuesday while concrete girders are installed at the new O'Berry Road bridge/overpass at Dudley.The northbound lanes between Country Club Road at Mount Olive and U.S. 117 Alternate, just south...

Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story

Crops suffer from heat, lack of rain

Wayne County Extension Director Kevin Johnson pulls a stunted ear of corn off a parched stalk and pulls back the husk to reveal its poor development.He repeats the task two more times with the same result.The field is located in...

Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story

Property buyout meeting planned

A meeting could be held as early as the end of July for the owners of the 84 Wayne County properties slated for a buyout through the federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.The acquisitions could begin this fall, and the intent...

Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story

Training for crisis

Local law enforcement, emergency personnel, firefighters and airmen suited up and engaged in an active shooter drill at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Friday morning.Just one day after a well-attended Crisis Preparedness, Response and Communications training in the city, area...

Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story