Information sessions for Wayne Community College’s next short-term health care provider classes will be held in March. The following allied health courses, listed with their delivery methods, will be offered this summer:* Nurse Aide I – day traditional (in-person), day accelerated schedule, and evening hybrid classes;* Nurse Aide I Refresher – day traditional;* Nurse Aide…… read more »
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Info Sessions for Short-Term Training for Health Care Professions Set for March
Arrest Made in Sharpless Homicide
After a lengthy investigation, a LaGrange man has been arrested for the murder of Alex Darrell Sharpless II. The family of Greenville resident Alex Sharpless reported him missing on July 10, 2022. Then on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Sharpless was found deceased on Watershed Road. On February 21st, 2023, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested…… read more »
Foundation of WCC Announces Spring Arts & Humanities Schedule
The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s spring Arts and Humanities series is designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. The events include “The Showboat: The USS North Carolina (BB-55)” lecture by Jeff Bockert (the Kirk Keller Memorial Lecture) – 5:30 p.m., March 13 in Moffatt Auditorium, in the Wayne Learning Center (building with flag poles in…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Kenny Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Kenny, a Terrier/Pit Bull mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 2 years Gender Male Size Large Color Brindle Spayed/Neutered Kenny is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
Impaired Driver Attempts to Discard Narcotics
Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force conducting a traffic stop discovered the driver was heavily intoxicated on both alcohol and narcotics. The driver, 28-year-old Ayshaun La’Jaun Canady was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired. After the arrest, Canady attempted to discard a large amount of narcotics inside of the patrol…… read more »
Driver Flees Traffic Stop
One man has been arrested after he failed to stop during a traffic stop. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force observed a red SUV driving with no lights. When deputies attempted to stop the SUV, the driver failed to stop for the blue lights and sirens. After a pursuit within the…… read more »
Mount Olive Cruise Past Roberts Wesleyan
In another top-25 nationally ranked contest, the No. 25 University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team secured a 19-11 win over No. 22 Roberts Wesleyan in non-conference play at the Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex on Monday evening. With the win, the Trojans improve to 1-2 overall and have now played three nationally-ranked opponents to…… read more »
Increased Fire Danger for Tuesday
There will be an increased fire danger on Tuesday. The National Weather Service warns westerly winds will gust up to 20 to 30 mph across central North Carolina from late morning to early evening Tuesday, and the relative humidity is expected to drop to as low as 25 to 35 percent. This combination of gusty…… read more »
Mount Olive Claims 2023 Conference Carolinas Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships
The 2023 Conference Carolinas Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships concluded on Monday afternoon with Mount Olive collecting both the men’s and women’s team titles at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It’s the seventh-straight title for the men’s program while the women claimed back-to-back titles and have now won eight of…… read more »
Suspects Arrested After Fleeing the Area
Two suspects have been arrested after breaking and entering a local business. According to the police report, on February 19, 2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m., A-Shift officers responded to a report of a breaking and entering that just occurred at 128 E. Walnut St. Witnesses advised two suspects broke the window on the door at Best Beauty Care, entered, and…… read more »
