Eight-year-old Elvis Orozco-Perez didn’t waste any time after receiving a free bicycle at the Wilson Police Department’s Christmas in the South event Friday. With help from big sister Blanca Orozco-Perez, little Elvis was in the saddle riding on the sidewalk near Reid Street Community Center. The children were among more than 300 who lined up to get free gifts as […]
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Down to Business: Catopia at North Star pairs people with pets
For Wilson resident Wendy Moore, opening Catopia at North Star at 307 Green St. NE fulfills a lifelong dream. “I’ve always been interested in opening a place like this but never had the opportunity,” Moore said. “My neighbor, who lives two doors down, was able to purchase this. He knew this was a dream of mine, and so he approached […]
Signing Santa visits students at ENCSD
Students from the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf used American Sign Language on Friday to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Signing Santa Mike Chapman, formerly of Wilson and now a resident of Swansboro, visited students at the residential school on the last day before the holiday break. A group of children from Blended Fellowship Church in […]
Pedestrian killed in hit and run on US 301
Police are investigating a hit and run in the northbound lanes of U.S. 301 near the America’s Best Value Inn that left a pedestrian dead early Sunday morning. The incident happened at 5:41 a.m. at the 1800 block of U.S. 301, according to a statement from Sgt. Eric McInerny, public information officer with the Wilson Police Department. “Officers arrived on […]
K-9s and officers get certification in Wilson
With a single command police dog Bucky released his toothy grip from a “bad guy.” The dog then stood by at a short distance unleashed while Officer S. Hodell, a K-9 handler for the Wilson Police Department, searched the suspect. When the suspect gave Hodell a fight, Bucky leapt back again to seize the offender by the arm. Once […]
Big Lots plans going out of business sales
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Big Lots is sealing the deal on its closure nationwide with a going out of business sale. According to the company’s website, Big Lots is preparing to commence the sale, “in the coming days to protect the value of its estate.” As of Friday morning, the Wilson store didn’t have advertising posted for the […]
S.T. Wooten acquires Pittsboro concrete company
S.T. Wooten acquired Capital Ready Mix Concrete of Pittsboro on Monday, expanding the Wilson-based construction company’s operations with four ready mix concrete plants and two concrete trucks. “The addition of Capital’s plants and employees will allow S.T. Wooten to further serve customers in growing markets like Chatham County and eastern Wake County.” S.T. Wooten CEO Christopher T. Wooten in a […]
Philip Morris donating $25,000 to Hope Station
Philip Morris International says its donating $25,000 to Hope Station and has committed to matching up to $200,000 in funds raised by employees and the community. The company, which specializes in smoke-free tobacco products, is making donations in six communities where it operates. Other donations include the Daniel Pitino Shelter in Owensboro, Kentucky; Caritas in Richmond, Virginia; Wiregrass United Way […]
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from Dec. 9-13
The following deed transfers for the week of Dec. 9-13 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Brandon Staggers to Juan Antonio Protales Triston, 601 Belmont Ave. SW, Wilson, $70,000; From Fortner Properties LLC to Luke Fortner and Megan Fortner, 3543 Jetstream Drive NW, Wilson, $259,000; From Flora Gail Davis Bennett to Flora Gail Davis […]
10 students charged in Fike High brawl
Ten students face juvenile petitions after a brawl in the Fike High School cafeteria during exams on Thursday. “A large fight possibly involving 10 or more students took place in the cafeteria at Fike High School this morning after the first period exam,” said Chief of Staff Wanda Samuel of the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. “Additional law enforcement officers responded […]
‘It’s amazing’: Deputies deliver Christmas to low-income seniors
Wilson County Sheriff’s Office deputies spent Thursday morning spreading Christmas cheer thanks to the Santa for Seniors program. Deputies loaded up their vehicles at the Wilson County Senior Center and headed out to make special deliveries to 100 low-income seniors and older adults in need. Michele Burke, sheriff’s office criminal intelligence analyst, said she had been looking forward to Santa […]
Woman charged in suspicious fire
The Wilson Police Department has charged a Wilson woman in connection with a suspicious fire at a Wilson duplex. Rose Marie Augerlavoie-Burgess, 48, of 213 Pine St. NE, faces a charge if felony burn unoccupied building for a fire at 311 Pine St. NE in Wilson, according to Sgt. Eric McInerny, public information officer with the Wilson Police Department. Augerlavoie-Burgess […]
Church news: Congregations have weekend services
Kairos Church Ministry Kairos Church Ministry will have a food giveaway at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the church, 1009 Lodge St. S. Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. with Apostle Charles Lewis Sr. preaching. Truth and Faith Church of God Truth and Faith Church of God will have worship service at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at […]
Wilson Housing Authority hands out toys
Shavaughn Finch walked from table to table Tuesday, filling a large bag with toys for her children. Finch was at the Whitfield Homes Community Center, the largest of several public housing community centers where the Wilson Housing Authority handed out toys to families for Christmas. Finch has six children from age 2 to 13. “It is a blessing,” Finch said. […]
Police: Murder suspect caught in Philadelphia
Police say a man wanted in connection to the shooting death of 24-year-old Joshua Angelo Chandler was arrested Wednesday in Philadelphia. Delexas Tykeem Williams, 24, of Wilson is charged with an open count of murder in Chandler’s Dec. 10 killing. Sgt. Eric McInerny, public information officer with the Wilson Police Department, said Williams was taken into custody in Philadelphia. Williams […]
Board of Adjustment approves indoor golf facility
The Wilson Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special use permit to two local entrepreneurs looking to bring an indoor golf simulation facility to downtown Wilson. The new business, The Club, is located at 225 Goldsboro St. S., across the road from The Porch at Iconostar in a building that was most recently B&S Wholesale Tires. City staff noted that […]
Arson suspected in duplex fire on Pine Street
The Wilson Police Department is investigating a suspicious fire at a Wilson duplex as an arson. Deputy Chief James P. Campbell of Wilson Fire/Rescue Services said firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 3:09 p.m. Sunday at 311 Pine St NE in Wilson. “Crews arrived on the scene and found a vacant single-story 1,336-square-foot duplex with fire and smoke […]
Community college is a first choice for many
For many years, community college supporters have worked to dispel the perception that their education is somehow substandard to four-year colleges and universities or a last resort for those without other options. This perspective disregards the tremendous value community college offers to people from all backgrounds and points in life, whatever their goals may be. The good news is that […]
Challenge highlights Christmas light displays
The city of Wilson is celebrating the Christmas spirit this year with a challenge for homes that twinkle. The Christmas Cheer Challenge is a competition to celebrate light displays around town and make it easier for residents to find where the best displays are located. City spokeswoman Rebecca Agner said there were 47 entries in this year’s competition. “This is […]
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