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“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.”

Sheriff John Carter has served the Wayne County community for 35 years, and he’s about ready for some well-deserved rest.



Though a second state recount of presidential votes was scheduled to begin Tuesday morning, the results are in for the first recount.

President Donald Trump definitely won the presidential vote in Wayne County overwhelmingly, according to a state-ordered recount.

Jury trials in the county will probably resume in January of 2021, Frances Yeargan, Wayne County clerk of courts, said this week.

Work on realizing a community-based strategic vision for Jaycee Landing is about to accelerate.

Criminal justice in Wayne County will be represented by two new faces next year.

Chuck Moseley will be the new sheriff, and Keith Higgins will be the new district attorney.

Independent Keith Higgins has defeated Republican incumbent Jackie Johnson in the race for Brunswick Judicial Circuit district attorney Tuesday.

Chuck Moseley won the race for Wayne County sheriff Tuesday, and all local alcohol referendums passed.

Chuck Moseley won the race for Wayne County sheriff Tuesday, and all local alcohol referendums passed.