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'Bus dad' retires after 51 years driving exceptional children - home hero image
NewsJune 4
'Bus dad' retires after 51 years driving exceptional children'Bus dad' retires after 51 years driving exceptional childrenAfter decades of caring for exceptional children as a Wilson County Schools bus driver, William Horne—known as “bus dad”—retires, leaving a legacy of compassion and dedication to his students.
City Council confronts mayor for tearing down photo
NewsJune 5
City Council confronts mayor for tearing down photo Wilson’s mayor faces criticism from the City Council after personally removing a controversial photo from a public art exhibit, sparking debate over free speech, public funding and proper procedures.
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Lawsuit accuses Wilson County deputies of wrongful death
NewsJune 6
Lawsuit accuses Wilson County deputies of wrongful death A lawsuit claims a Wilson County deputy wrongfully shot and killed Lamoris Speight Jr., an Army specialist in a mental health crisis, alleging excessive force and negligence by law enforcement.
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Residents win Boggle competition
NewsJune 6
Residents win Boggle competitionWilson Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center residents claimed victory in the eastern North Carolina Boggle competition among YAD Healthcare facilities, celebrating with an ice cream party and a trophy.
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Warriors’ seniors Polk, Little land NCSCA all-state acclaim
SportsJune 6
Warriors’ seniors Polk, Little land NCSCA all-state acclaimHunt High seniors Mariah Polk and Bri Little earned NCSCA 3-A all-state soccer honors after leading the Warriors to their fourth straight Quad County title and an impressive 18-3-3 season.
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Wheeler, Mallol lead postseason honors for Golden Demons
SportsJune 6
Wheeler, Mallol lead postseason honors for Golden DemonsKarys Wheeler and Samantha Mallol earned all-state honors for Fike High girls soccer, leading a strong defensive season and helping the Golden Demons finish second in the 3-A Quad County Conference.
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Area Calendar, June 6-7, 2025
SportsJune 6
Area Calendar, June 6-7, 2025Catch American Legion and summer collegiate baseball as Wilson Post 13 and the Wilson Tobs face off against regional rivals June 6-7, with games scheduled in Roanoke, Tri-City, Beaufort, and Peninsula.
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Sallie B. Howard seniors receive awards 
NewsJune 6
Sallie B. Howard seniors receive awards  Seniors received honors at Awards Day for Sallie B. Howard School of the Arts and Science.
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Firefighters respond to machine fire at Bridgestone
NewsJune 6
Firefighters respond to machine fire at Bridgestone
Greenfield students help Maggie Society
NewsJune 6
Greenfield students help Maggie Society
Church news: Congregations hold worship services 
NewsJune 6
Church news: Congregations hold worship services 
Gardners students walk into summer
NewsJune 5
Gardners students walk into summer
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Warriors’ seniors Polk, Little land NCSCA all-state acclaim
SportsJune 6
Warriors’ seniors Polk, Little land NCSCA all-state acclaim
Hunt High seniors Mariah Polk and Bri Little earned NCSCA 3-A all-state soccer honors after leading the Warriors to their fourth straight Quad County title and an impressive 18-3-3 season.
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Wheeler, Mallol lead postseason honors for Golden Demons
SportsJune 6
Wheeler, Mallol lead postseason honors for Golden Demons
Late Wayne County rally thwarts Post 13, 13-6
SportsJune 5
Late Wayne County rally thwarts Post 13, 13-6
Tobs tough out 6-5 walkoff win over Peppers
SportsJune 4
Tobs tough out 6-5 walkoff win over Peppers
Fike’s Brewington ready to take the reins at Louisburg
SportsJune 4
Fike’s Brewington ready to take the reins at Louisburg
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Tobs-Marlins’ ‘Thirsty Thursday’ washed out; back home Sunday
SportsJune 6
Tobs-Marlins’ ‘Thirsty Thursday’ washed out; back home Sunday
Coastal Plain League Glance, June 4, 2025
SportsJune 5
Coastal Plain League Glance, June 4, 2025
Let go and live your bigger life
SportsJune 5
Let go and live your bigger life
Area Calendar, June 5-6, 2025
SportsJune 5
Area Calendar, June 5-6, 2025
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NewsJune 5
For the Love of Dogs shelter transitions, still needs help with u...
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Planning Board approves 3 rezonings and UDO amendment
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Why high school seniors should choose Wilson Community College
NewsJune 3
Men's Civic Club pays tribute to members
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Congratulations to Wilson County graduates
OpinionJune 5
Congratulations to Wilson County graduates
School for the Deaf helped hundreds learn to swim
OpinionJune 5
School for the Deaf helped hundreds learn to swim
Put your tax cards on the table
OpinionJune 5
Put your tax cards on the table
In support of Roy Cooper and public education
OpinionJune 5
In support of Roy Cooper and public education
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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