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Theater groups collaborate to present ‘Fame’ - home hero image
Entertainment PlusJune 10
Theater groups collaborate to present ‘Fame’Theater groups collaborate to present ‘Fame’Two Wilson theater groups unite for the first time to stage “Fame, The Musical” at the Boykin Center, featuring a diverse local cast.
Wilson celebrates Juneteenth, unity on Saturday
NewsJune 10
Wilson celebrates Juneteenth, unity on SaturdayWilson’s ninth annual Juneteenth Festival on June 14 at Toisnot Park features new activities, live entertainment, a parade, scholarships and a focus on unity and education about African American history.
Janelle Clevinger

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Wilson’s own version of the Academy Awards
OpinionJune 10
Wilson’s own version of the Academy AwardsThe Edna Boykin Cultural Center hosted its own "Ednas" awards ceremony, celebrating ACT for Youth’s cast and crew with red-carpet interviews, trophies and scholarships.
Letter to the editor
Congress is pushing to drastically cut food aid. Why?
OpinionJune 10
Congress is pushing to drastically cut food aid. Why? Devastating cuts are on the table for communities across the country and the more than 1.4 million North Carolinians who rely on food stamps.
By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton
Revoking China student visas accelerates US science decline
OpinionJune 10
Revoking China student visas accelerates US science declineThe U.S. move to revoke Chinese student visas risks accelerating America’s decline in science and engineering as foreign students fill critical STEM roles amid falling domestic participation.
By John Richard Schrock
Juror substitution case highlights top NC court’s divide
OpinionJune 10
Juror substitution case highlights top NC court’s divideA split North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that substituting a juror during deliberations is constitutional, highlighting partisan divides and affecting future criminal appeals in the state.
By Mitch Kokai
A question of ‘worthiness’: GOP pols and the people they’re cutting off from core health programs
OpinionJune 10
A question of ‘worthiness’: GOP pols and the people they’re cutting off from core health programsRepublican lawmakers in North Carolina and Washington are advancing cuts to health programs like Medicaid, focusing on recipients’ “worthiness” over proven cost savings and health benefits, critics argue.
By Rob Schofield
Contractor applicants sought for Wilson license plate agency
NewsJune 10
Contractor applicants sought for Wilson license plate agencyThe NCDMV is accepting contractor applications through June 24 to operate a new license plate agency in Wilson after the previous location closed. Applications must be submitted by email only.
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Wilson man gets 7 years in federal prison
NewsJune 10
Wilson man gets 7 years in federal prison
Local DAR chapter honors high school students
NewsJune 9
Local DAR chapter honors high school students
Man faces child rape charge
NewsJune 9
Man faces child rape charge
Demand grows for overdose prevention tools
NewsJune 9
Demand grows for overdose prevention tools
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Roanoke bats too hot for Post 13 to handle in 10-4 loss
SportsJune 10
Roanoke bats too hot for Post 13 to handle in 10-4 loss
Roanoke Post 37 racked up 13 hits and surged past Wilson Post 13 with a 10-4 win, handing Wilson its fifth loss in six games and dropping their season record to 3-6.
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Firebirds land 3 on all-region, 5 on all-conference
SportsJune 10
Firebirds land 3 on all-region, 5 on all-conference
Home sweet again for Tobs in win over Sharks
SportsJune 9
Home sweet again for Tobs in win over Sharks
Hunt’s Massey, CBA’s Steele pick up NCBCA all-state honors
SportsJune 7
Hunt’s Massey, CBA’s Steele pick up NCBCA all-state honors
Production under way on documentary about Fike football championship era
SportsJune 7
Production under way on documentary about Fike football championship era
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Post 13 juniors split twinbill with Edenton
SportsJune 10
Post 13 juniors split twinbill with Edenton
Coastal Plain League Glance, June 9, 2025
SportsJune 10
Coastal Plain League Glance, June 9, 2025
Area Calendar, June 10-11, 2025
SportsJune 10
Area Calendar, June 10-11, 2025
Barton names Matt Padgett next baseball coach
SportsJune 9
Barton names Matt Padgett next baseball coach
Editorial
NewsJune 9
Fike seniors honored at Awards Day
NewsJune 6
Lawsuit accuses Wilson County deputies of wrongful death
NewsJune 6
Residents win Boggle competition
NewsJune 6
Sallie B. Howard seniors receive awards 
Opinion
Mayor Stevens has no reason to apologize
OpinionJune 9
Mayor Stevens has no reason to apologize
Democrats were right to vote for NC House budget
OpinionJune 9
Democrats were right to vote for NC House budget
Supply-side policies boost North Carolina
OpinionJune 9
Supply-side policies boost North Carolina
Stuck in the middle with Elon
OpinionJune 9
Stuck in the middle with Elon
Life
Hicks celebrates 100th birthday
LifeJune 3
Hicks celebrates 100th birthday
Rather Be Cooking: Fresh strawberries the crowning touch for this pie
LifeMay 29
Rather Be Cooking: Fresh strawberries the crowning touch for this pie
Patient thankful for hospital care
LifeApr. 21
Patient thankful for hospital care
Easy, cheesy slow cooker soup feeds a crowd
LifeApr. 9
Easy, cheesy slow cooker soup feeds a crowd
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