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NewsJune 17
Farmers drain fields flooded by heavy rain Farmers drain fields flooded by heavy rain Heavy rains have flooded Wilson County farms, leaving fields submerged and threatening crops like tobacco and cucumbers. Farmers are racing to drain water to prevent plant loss and long-term soil dama...
NC 58 closure, detour will last a week
NewsJune 15
NC 58 closure, detour will last a weekN.C. 58 south of Stantonsburg will close for one week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, for railroad crossing upgrades. 
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Eyes on Main Street: Censorship vs. common sense
OpinionJune 17
Eyes on Main Street: Censorship vs. common senseA debate over the Eyes on Main Street art display highlights the tension between free speech, community standards and government involvement in public art.
Letter to the editor
A stirring salute to America’s soldiers
OpinionJune 17
A stirring salute to America’s soldiers "It was wonderful to see our leaders put on such an event to honor our American soldiers who have served through times of peace and war," Jonathan Varnell writes.
Letter to the editor
15 years as a foster parent show me why HB 612 can’t wait
OpinionJune 17
15 years as a foster parent show me why HB 612 can’t waitAfter fostering over 40 children, Gaile Osborne urges North Carolina lawmakers to pass HB 612, a bill she says will fix delays, improve oversight and give foster kids the stability and voice they deserve.
By Gaile Osborne
Let’s stop breaking our promise to migrant workers
OpinionJune 17
Let’s stop breaking our promise to migrant workersThe deportations happening in North Carolina are the continuation of a long line of broken promises to our migrant workforce.
By Melissa Castillo
Who are we to judge?
OpinionJune 17
Who are we to judge?Are ordinary Americans losing their voice to experts and elites? Columnist Kimball Shinkoskey explores how reliance on authority figures is eroding citizen confidence and engagement in democracy.
By Kimball Shinkoskey
Lawmakers must fix Medicare’s drug price distortions
OpinionJune 17
Lawmakers must fix Medicare’s drug price distortionsMedicare’s drug price reforms aim to lower costs, but loopholes could limit access and raise expenses for patients — especially those with asthma — unless lawmakers address key flaws in the system.
By Kenneth Mendez
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Spill linked to oil change business
NewsJune 16
Spill linked to oil change business
Down to Business: Rooster Supply and Goods specializes in Wilson-themed clothing
NewsJune 16
Down to Business: Rooster Supply and Goods specializes in Wilson-themed clothing
Deputies: Man abandoned dog in trash bag
NewsJune 16
Deputies: Man abandoned dog in trash bag
Storms flood Wilson roads, streets
NewsJune 16
Storms flood Wilson roads, streets
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Rain-interrupted Larry Pittman Memorial promises competitive finishes in boys divisions
SportsJune 17
Rain-interrupted Larry Pittman Memorial promises competitive...
Rain delays shook up the first round of the 46th Larry Pittman Memorial Junior Golf Championship, leaving tight races and uncertain standings heading into Tuesday's decisive final round.
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Salamanders strike back, overcome Tobs on 'Star Wars Night'
SportsJune 16
Salamanders strike back, overcome Tobs on 'Star Wars Night'
Two WCLL teams still alive in District 6 tourneys
SportsJune 16
Two WCLL teams still alive in District 6 tourneys
Wilsonians celebrate Juneteenth 
NewsJune 15
Wilsonians celebrate Juneteenth 
Wildcats overcome rough start to take home 2nd Ferrell Cup
SportsJune 14
Wildcats overcome rough start to take home 2nd Ferrell Cup
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WCLL 8-10s stave off elimination with comeback win vs. Johnston Co.
SportsJune 17
WCLL 8-10s stave off elimination with comeback win vs. Johnston Co.
Coastal Plain League Glance, June 16, 2025
SportsJune 17
Coastal Plain League Glance, June 16, 2025
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SportsJune 17
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SportsJune 16
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NewsJune 16
Hospital to host cancer survivorship event Thursday
NewsJune 15
WEDC awarded state honor for Johnson & Johnson project
NewsJune 13
Cooking fire damages Garner Street apartment
NewsJune 12
Learning the waterfowl way
Opinion
Our Opinion: Wilson becoming 'a community of first responders'
OpinionJune 17
Our Opinion: Wilson becoming 'a community of first responders'
Animal abuse, abandonment demand action
OpinionJune 16
Animal abuse, abandonment demand action
Carolina congressmen tell off their constituents
OpinionJune 16
Carolina congressmen tell off their constituents
NC’s immigration dragnet reflects generations of xenophobia
OpinionJune 16
NC’s immigration dragnet reflects generations of xenophobia
Life
Lemon cake a sweet treat for summer
LifeJune 12
Lemon cake a sweet treat for summer
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
Easy, cheesy slow cooker soup feeds a crowd
LifeApr. 9
Easy, cheesy slow cooker soup feeds a crowd
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Choirs join voices for Sunday hymn festival
Entertainment PlusJune 17
Choirs join voices for Sunday hymn festival
New library books: Cookbooks added to library shelves
Entertainment PlusJune 13
New library books: Cookbooks added to library shelves
Library’s summer reading program kicks off Saturday
Entertainment PlusJune 11
Library’s summer reading program kicks off Saturday
Theater groups collaborate to present ‘Fame’
Entertainment PlusJune 10
Theater groups collaborate to present ‘Fame’
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