Animal shelter plans open house
The new Wilson County Animal Services Center is inviting the public to tour the facility during an o...
Sallie B. Howard named National Blue Ribbon School
Wilson’s Sallie B. Howard School of Arts & Science has earned the 2021 National Blue Ribbon School h...
School threats were hoaxes, Sheriff’s Office says
Four Johnston County schools had scares on Wednesday after social media threats of violence. Among o...
Johnston school board keeps mask mandate in place
SMITHFIELD — By yet another 4-3 vote, the Johnston County Board of Education on Monday kept in place...
Wellington Park rezoned; residents to get cash to help move
WAKE FOREST — Residents of Wellington Park will receive money to help move them from their homes at ...
Franklin author writes second book
LOUISBURG — A Franklin County author recently released her second book, which is part of a course to...
Marty’s BBQ founder dies
The son of a Wilson barbecue titan and a restaurateur in his own right has died. “It is with much so...
Pritchard stumps at Depot Park
SPRING HOPE — A mayoral candidate outlined his plans for the town and made a public apology for disp...
Mike Farris plays in Wilson fundraiser Oct. 1
Grammy Award winning musician Mike Farris and The Fortunate Few will play a concert here Friday, Oct...
Benson festival is all about the mules
BENSON — Since 1949, crowds have swarmed the town of Benson to celebrate Mule Days, a festival origi...
Butner, Creedmoor to host Mountains to Coast bike tour
A discussion of the upcoming Mountains to Coast tour was just one topic at the Butner Town Council’s...
Fire spares building, destroys car and lawn mower
CREEDMOOR — A car and lawn mower were destroyed Monday in a fire near a southern Granville County ho...