A Tar River Regional Drug Task Force poster announces federal arrests in Operation Carr Stop, a regional drug trafficking probe named for alleged ringleader Marquavious Harold Carr.

Drug ring boss sentenced to federal prison

From staff reports

| May 8, 2021

Authorities say an Elm City gang member who led a tri-county drug trafficking ring will spend more t...

Wilson Energy Director Rich Worsinger speaks to the Wilson City Council about replacing outdated street lights with more energy- and cost-efficient LEDs on Thursday.

Wilson plans switch to LED street lights

By Brie Handgraaf

| May 8, 2021

Wilson officials on Thursday discussed a plan to replace outdated street lights with LEDs. “We’re us...

Noah Klimp (10) celebrates with his teammates after the Rams scored a touchdown on Thursday.

Rams fall short in title bid

By Taylor Heeden

| May 7, 2021

CHAPEL HILL — Cleveland High School players and parents alike shed tears after the Rams came up shor...

The Cleveland High School Rams are headed to Chapel Hill to play for a state football championship.

Cleveland to play for state football title

By Taylor Heeden

| May 5, 2021

Amid a pandemic that upended sports, the Cleveland High School Rams played their way into Thursday’s...

Across the state, 1,932 new COVID-19 cases were reported Friday, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.

Coronavirus Crisis

Wake, Franklin nursing homes, jails have new COVID-19 outbreaks

By Amber Revels-Stocks

| May 7, 2021

RALEIGH — Seven long-term care facilities and two correctional facilities in Wake and Franklin count...

This illustration reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.

Coronavirus Crisis

54 new cases of COVID-19 connected to WCPSS

By Amber Revels-Stocks

| May 7, 2021

CARY — Two staff members and 52 students have tested positive for COVID-19 between April 29-May 5, a...

Drug ring boss sentenced to federal prison

From staff reports

| May 8, 2021

Authorities say an Elm City gang member who led a tri-county drug trafficking ring will spend more t...

Nash Correctional warden earns state award

By Lindell J. Kay

| May 7, 2021

NASHVILLE — For proactive efforts in battling the novel coronavirus pandemic, Drew Stanley at Nash C...

This miniature masterpiece is by artist Julie Ann Haas. Contributed photo

Mini Masterpiece event helps fund arts programs

For Wide Awake Wilson

| May 6, 2021

The Wilson Arts annual fundraiser Miniature Masterpieces is back by popular demand. On Thursday, May...

Photographs kick off center’s first gallery show

For Wide Awake Wilson

| May 6, 2021

Wilson Arts will host its first exhibit in the brand-new gallery space at the Wilson Arts Center thi...

Chicken coop maker to move to Butner, create 500 jobs

From staff reports

| May 7, 2021

BUTNER — A custom chicken coop manufacturer will relocate to Butner, creating around 500 jobs over t...

Creedmoor Mayor Bobby Wheeler gives remarks during the ribbon cutting of the Creedmoor Community Center in April.

Contract negotiations delay Senior Center opening

By Amanda Dixon

| May 6, 2021

CREEDMOOR — The reopening of the South Granville Senior Center is on hold as city and county officia...