Local News in Wayne County, North Carolina
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Official: young people, social media critical in next election
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:16:37 -0800
North Carolina Republican Party Vice Chairman Wayne King says he is interested in reaching out to Dare County residents - and young residents in particular - because they will be critically important in this year's presidential and gubernatorial elections.
Judge lifts death penalty for Wayne County murderer
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:49:15 -0800
A man convicted of murder in Wayne County more than 20 years ago was taken off death row Thursday after a judge deemed him "mentally retarded."
LaRoque challenger announces candidacy
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:08:33 -0800
A young Wayne County Republican is planning to challenge incumbent N.C. Rep. Stephen LaRoque, R-Lenoir, in this spring’s primary election, and “take the people’s voice to Raleigh.” John Bell, the 32-year-old first vice chairman of the Wayne...
Man could escape execution due to NC law
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:03:00 -0800
A man convicted of murder in Wayne County more than 20 years ago could get off death row Thursday because of a North Carolina law that says mentally retarded defendants can't be executed.
Rep. LaRoque Faces Primary Challenger
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:50:24 -0800
One of the most controversial state lawmakers from Eastern Carolina is going to face a primary challenger this May.
County’s sees slight hike in jobless rate
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:05:55 -0800
December’s results reflect state’s
Duke routs North Carolina in ACC clash
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:02:10 -0800
President George W. Bush gave the closing address to about 22,000 dealers and ... The decision sends the case back to Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Prentis ...
Woman fights against meth lab in Wayne County
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:47:54 -0800
Wayne County has the second highest rate of meth lab busts in the state. A Wayne County woman takes a stand against a meth lab in her neighborhood, resulting in two arrests.
NC Law Targets Assisted Living Center Infections
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:31:25 -0800
A new North Carolina law aims to prevent infectious diseases like one that killed six residents at a Wayne County assisted living center in 2009.
Judge considers voiding NC inmate's death sentence
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:57:37 -0800
A judge is considering whether North Carolina can keep a convicted killer on death row after nearly two decades. A Wayne County Superior Court judge on Monday hears evidence on whether 50-year-old Marvin Williams is mentally retarded.