WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 36-year-old Wayne County woman was arrested Wednesday on charges of second-degree arson and insurance fraud in connection with a structure fire that occurred more than two months ago. Cornettie Graham was taken into custody July 23, 2025, without incident following an extensive investigation into a fire that occurred May 8…… read more »
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Wayne County Woman Arrested on Arson, Insurance Fraud Charges Following May Structure Fire
Georgia-Pacific Gives Back: Donation Helps Equip Dudley’s First Responders
DUDLEY N.C. — Georgia-Pacific employees and staff recently visited the Dudley Fire Department to present a donation check totaling $35,802, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting local emergency services. Funding for Critical Equipment The donation is designated for the purchase of essential equipment that will enhance the department’s capabilities and improve the level of service…… read more »
Controlled Burn Gets out of Hand on Saturday in Dudley
DUDLEY — Saturday afternoon firefighters from Arrington, Dudley, and Indian Springs, along with the North Carolina Forestry Service were dispatched to a control burn that got out of hand behind a residence on Squirrel Ridge Drive off of Arrington Bridge Road.… read more »
Two More Arrests Made Following March 10 Incident
On March 10, 2025, at approximately 10:14 pm the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received an “armed suspect” call at the Noz Gas and Grill store located at 4453 US Hwy. 117-S Alt., Dudley.… read more »
Pikeville Man Charged With Murder
On Mar. 10, at approximately 10:14 pm, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received an “armed suspect” call at the Noz Gas and Grill store located at 4453 US Hwy. 117-S Alt., Dudley.… read more »
“Be The One” Suicide Prevention Ride Being Held in April
The third annual “Be The One” Suicide prevention motorcycle ride is being held on Apr. 12. … read more »
Man Dies After Being Shot Inside Dudley Home on Monday Night
DUDLEY — On Monday at approximately 11:47 pm, Wayne County 911 dispatched Wayne County Deputies to a shooting at 756 Pecan Road in Dudley.… read more »
Dudley man Arrested for Identity Theft
On January 25, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an identity theft of an out of state individual by a Wayne County resident.
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WCSO Charges Two Juveniles for Breaking and Entering
DUDLEY — On the morning hours of Jan. 19, deputies with D the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office “D” shift responded to the Dudley Food Mart, at 104 Fox Drive in Dudley, for a burglar alarm activation.… read more »
WCSO Makes Arrest for Multiple Break-Ins
On Saturday, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a reported vehicle break-in that had just occurred in the area of Old Mount Olive Hwy and Southern Plaza.… read more »
