Tag Archives: Wayne County

Warm Sunday Ahead, Followed by Rain and Possible Freeze Mid-Week

Warm Sunday Ahead, Followed by Rain and Possible Freeze Mid-Week

Today will bring one last taste of summer-like warmth with temperatures reaching a high of 90 degrees. However, this warmth will quickly give way to a soaking rain, starting as early as Sunday evening. Rain will be heavy at times, with totals expected to range between 1 and 2 inches, and some areas may see…read more »

Seven Springs Man Arrested in Farm Copper Theft Investigation

Seven Springs Man Arrested in Farm Copper Theft Investigation

Seven Springs – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Anthony Mark Williams, 47, of Seven Springs, in connection with two incidents of breaking and entering and copper theft at a local hog farm. On March 31, deputies responded to reports of copper wiring and tubing being stolen from farm buildings. Days later, on April…read more »

UMO Adds Emergency Alert Siren to Enhance Campus and Community Safety

UMO Adds Emergency Alert Siren to Enhance Campus and Community Safety

MOUNT OLIVE— The University of Mount Olive has taken another major step in its commitment to campus and community safety with the installation of a new UMO alert siren—an emergency communication system designed to rapidly notify students, faculty, staff, and nearby residents in the event of critical incidents such as severe weather, active shooter drills, or other emergencies.read more »

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