Wayne Early Middle College High School students attend leadership camp

When Rebecca Eliassaint and Tai Love were accepted to attend the Cooperative Leadership Camp at White Lake for the second summer in a row, they immediately knew how they wanted their experience to go."When we went there (last year) and...

Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Third suspect faces murder charge

A third suspect was arrested on murder charges Tuesday night in connection with the shooting death of a Seven Springs teenager.Terrence Corainte Smith, 23, of 3960 County Line Road, LaGrange, was arrested at 1716B Harrell St. without incident, according to...

Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Battle of the Badges: Firefighters, police, EMS battle for bragging rights in blood drive competition

MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive Fire Chief Gregg Wiggins was sure his firefighters would win the Battle of the Badges blood drive competition because "our blood must be better than law enforcement's," he said with a laugh.But Mount Olive Chief...

Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

NC211 links residents to resources

Most are familiar with dialing 9-1-1 in an emergency or 4-1-1 for automated directory assistance.But United Way of North Carolina also sponsors another easy-to-remember three-digit number to access free and confidential information on resources within the community -- including housing,...

Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story