Wilson, state under burning ban
The N.C. Forest Service on Monday issued a statewide ban on open burning and canceled all burning pe...
Federal grant to help design, engineer greenway
A nearly $1 million federal grant is helping Wilson get a step closer to building the Hominy Creek G...
Police seek woman missing from group home
KENLY — Authorities say a 29-year-old woman reported missing from a group home on Monday could have ...
After turkey, Johnstonians go shopping
The first days of the holiday shopping season have names — Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Shop Smal...
Senior couple ties the knot: Families toast 83-year-old newlyweds
WAKE FOREST — Friends crowded the front room to watch the happy couple get married. They participate...
Charity helps veterans with dental care
WAKE FOREST — Around 8% of veterans are eligible to receive free dental care from the Department of ...
Rocky Mount-related state transparency bill passes House
A state Senate bill to increase government transparency and boost penalties for corruption in North Caro...
Spring Hope gets $3.7M for water, sewer
North Carolina’s new state budget includes $3.7 million for Spring Hope’s water and sewer infrastruc...
New Year’s pickle drop returning to Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE — The New Year’s Eve Pickle in Mount Olive will make its official drop into 2022 on the ...
Wendell Wonderful seeks to spread holiday spirit
WENDELL — After a one-year hiatus, Wendell Wonderland is back on with a lineup of family activities...
James Spurling honored at UNC
CHAPEL HILL — No one bleeds Carolina blue blood quite like James Spurling. Just ask Rams Club member...
Toy drive helps kids with chronic health issues
CREEDMOOR — Shoppers in Creedmoor Drugs will see a large box near the pharmacy that needs to be fill...