New vending machines aim to reduce overdose deaths
Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition rolled out a new initiative to reduce overdose deaths by installing naloxone and community resource vending machines in strategic places. On Monday, officials from various agencies installed the first one near the entrance of the Wilson County Health Department. The old newspaper stands have been...
Wins celebrated, challenges issued at Wilson GOP Convention
State officials gave Wilson County Republicans a pat on the back last week, celebrating the county’s part in November’s elections. “Places like Wilson are absolutely essential to the statewide success of Republicans,” North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley said March 18 at the Wilson Elks Lodge. “On behalf of all...
Couple found dead in home in Cleveland community
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office suspects murder-suicide in the deaths of a Cleveland community couple. On Saturday, deputies went to the house at 10 Chaney Drive, Garner, after 911 received a call from the home around 6:45 p.m. The caller said nothing, leaving an open line before hanging up. When...
Police say severed finger ties suspect to stabbing
SMITHFIELD — A severed finger links a suspect to a fatal stabbing at a motel on South Equity Drive, police said. On March 18, Smithfield police detectives drove to Southside Regional Jail in Emporia, Virginia, to serve Eric J. Nelson, 49, with a warrant for first-degree murder. Police suspect him...
Students compete in construction trade skills
Area students in carpentry and electrical trades converged on the Rolesville High School campus last week as it turned into a bustling worksite for SHED Week and the VOLT contest. Tim Stile, electrical trades teacher at Rolesville High School, said teams from 20 schools participated in the VOLT contest. The...
Area agencies search for missing 7-year-old
Numerous agencies have been involved since Monday afternoon in a search for a seven-year-old boy who fell into the Tar River near Hodges Road in Franklinton, according to Franklin County authorities. A call came in around 5:30 p.m. Monday that the boy was missing. An active search began, involving numerous...
Spring Hope downtown board discusses spring slate
SPRING HOPE — The Downtown Development Board conducted its March session on St. Patrick’s Day, discussing options for a host of upcoming events. Topping the talk was the planning of a survey marketing workshop meeting with merchants, inclusive of a “Sip and Stroll” social district to promote ventures in...
Chesser’s REINS Act passes first House committee
RALEIGH — State Rep. Allen Chesser’s bill requiring lawmakers’ approval for new administrative agency rules has cleared its first legislative hurdle, earning a favorable report from the House Regulatory Reform Committee on Tuesday. It will now be sent to the House Judiciary 1 Committee for additional review. Chesser, R-Nash, introduced...
Wohlfeil files formal appeal with GCPS
Jake Wohlfeil, a teacher at South Granville, has filed a formal appeal of what he terms arbitrary and capricious adverse employment actions by Stan Winborne, superintendent, and Courtney Currin, assistant superintendent, of the Granville County Public School System. After sharing an email he received March 6 regarding his staff reassignment...
Wilkins hurls perfect game for Vikings
Cooper Wilkins became the third South Granville Viking to pitch a perfect game. He did so in the 13-0 no-hitter win over the Webb Warriors on March 11. He retired all 15 batters in the five-inning contest. He threw a total of 45 strikes in the contest, according to Gene...
