Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Summer school canceled this year
Lacking sufficient money in its budget, the Wayne County public school system has no plans to offer summer school classes this year, except for kindergarten through second grade. In anticipation of the cutback, educators around the county are trying to...Published: Apr 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Here comes the circus
Moxie, an animal trainer with the Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars, takes her camel, Annabella, for a morning exercise walk at the Wayne County Fairgrounds today. The circus will be in town for two days, starting with a show...Published: Apr 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
No extra money likely in Wayne for AIDS and dental programs
Working under the shadow of a multimillion-dollar revenue shortfall, Wayne County commissioners Tuesday appeared for the most part sympathetic to financial needs in the Health Department's dental clinic and HIV/AIDS program, but stopped short of promising more money. "Right now,...Published: Apr 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Fire destroys three cars
Three vehicles were damaged in a fire Tuesday that spread from one car to two others in the Crossroads Plaza parking lot in front of Michaels on Berkeley Boulevard. All three cars were destroyed, city Fire Department officials said....Published: Apr 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
No decision by Tucker yet on Duplin bill
The jury is still out on a bill now sitting in a House committee headed up by state Rep. Russell Tucker, D-Duplin, that would require a seventh member on the Duplin school board and county commission. Currently Senate Bill...Published: Apr 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
More than 100 riders expected for Tour de Pickle
MOUNT OLIVE -- More than 100 bicycle riders are expected to take part in this year's Tour de Pickle, the recreational bicycle ride held each year as part of Mount Olive's annual North Carolina Pickle Festival. The event will be...Published: Apr 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Men grab jewelry Ahmad Elrefaey of Gold and Diamond on North Berkeley Boulevard reported Monday that two men asked to see a display of gold necklaces, then grabbed the display and fled the store. The men left in a blue...Published: Apr 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local state senators mixed on budget
Reaction by Wayne County's state senators to their chamber's budget proposal was mixed this morning as they prepared to vote on the measure possibly as early as today. Sen. Don Davis, D-Greene, declined to commit to a position on...Published: Apr 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin among counties getting more high-speed Internet access
Duplin County is among six rural counties that will receive expanded high-speed Internet services thanks to a $945,185 grant given to EMBARQ and Verizon by the e-N.C. Authority. Announced late last month, the other counties benefitting from the funds,...Published: Apr 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story