Third rape suspect caught

A third suspect has been charged in the home invasion and rape that took place at a residence on Genoa Road in Dudley earlier this month. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that Montrel Keith Crawford, 16, of 1213...

Published: Mar 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Group cancels pug giveaway

"Animals of Wonderland" organizers have canceled the raffle of a pug puppy. All other events planned for this Saturday remain unchanged. "We are looking forward to a great event that promotes the mission of the Wayne County Humane Society...

Published: Mar 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Seats with history

The ornate chairs stand beneath a large oil painting of George Washington in the foyer of the Wayne Masonic Lodge. The story behind them is a long one, dating back to the Civil War and the generosity of a...

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Butterfield: Sequestration likely to remain done deal

As he spends the first half of his two-week break from Washington, D.C., touring eastern North Carolina, U.S. Congressman G.K. Butterfield, D-District 1, says the one thing he keeps hearing over and over is a desire for certainty. "People...

Published: Mar 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Shelter restarts volunteer program

Volunteers who have not been allowed to work at the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education Center since the first of the year are expected to return by late April or early May -- but with better training and a...

Published: Mar 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story