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Wilson City Council approved the sale of the former Cherry Hotel to The Bryant Corp. along with a related economic development agreement following a public hearing Thursday night. The unanimous vote came despite objections from Corey Friedman, executive editor of The Wilson Times, who argued the hearing was not lawful. “This public hearing is an improperly noticed meeting,” Friedman said. […]

Senior Police Officer Humza Ismail was named the Wilson Police Department Officer of the Year at an awards program Wednesday at Wilson Community College. Ismail, who graduated from the Wilson Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in 2016, was hired as a police officer with the Wilson Police Department in 2018. Major W. Hitchcock said that Ismail has served […]

Wilson County’s 911 telecommunicators are being recognized this week for the critical role they play in emergency response.  As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the center has been decked out in circus decorations and staff have had fun dressing up in daily themes to celebrate. The designated week honors 911 telecommunicators for their commitment and behind-the-scenes service they […]

A Barton College undergraduate student has left campus and returned to their home country after learning that their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System record had been terminated. “Barton officials remain in touch with the student and the student’s family — in order to provide support and information,” according to a message sent on behalf of Barton President Douglas N. […]

Bishop Justin Barnes has fond memories of his childhood singing and speaking inside what was then Christ Temple of Praise, led my Bishop M.K. Smith. “In my fellowship as a young kid, I would sing here, right on this stage,” the 32-year-old said Friday while standing on that same stage while workers began replacing hardwood floors in the century-old structure […]

ELM CITY — Tuesday night’s Elm City Board of Commissioners meeting ended abruptly with the slam of a gavel after tensions increasingly rose between board members and the residents in attendance. Outbursts from the audience calling for Mayor Tawanda Moore to step down from her role were met with a request for a motion to adjourn from the mayor before […]

Moviegoers at the AMC Classic Wilson 10 may be able to return to the city’s only movie house as early as this weekend. “We’re confident that we should be able to be back Friday or Saturday, but it is all depending on whether we get this electrical issue fixed,” said Jordan Gill, hourly manager at the theater complex at 1501 […]

With Wilson’s annual spring clean-up right around the corner, the city is inviting residents to dispose of bulky items and recycle certain items between April 21-26. “This initiative helps keep Wilson’s neighborhoods clean while providing residents with responsible disposal options,” city spokeswoman Rebecca Agner said. “During the week, residents may place bulky waste items behind the curb for collection. Items […]

Cafeterias in Wilson County’s middle and high schools are getting a face lift during the next school year. The improvements include new seating, teacher tables, condiment counters, line partitions, water bottle filling stations and digital signs.  “We’re going to get rid of those circle seats and go toward bench-style seating,” Wilson County Board of Education Vice Chairman Rhyan Breen said […]

Dress for Success is hosting its third annual Power of the Purse Luncheon at the Wilson County Agricultural Center on May 14 to support women in Wilson on their paths to career success. “At Dress for Success, we do more than provide professional attire,” said Kimberly Arnold, marketing director for Dress for Success Triangle. “We offer robust career development programs, […]

The rising cost of providing medical care at the detention center and housing juveniles are among the factors driving the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office budget this year.  Sheriff Calvin Woodard told commissioners during formal budget discussions Monday that medical costs at the county’s detention center are expected to increase by roughly $676,000.  “I remember when I first came in as […]

A man who stopped his truck to remove tire debris from Interstate 587 was struck by another driver Tuesday. Adam M. Norris, 42, of High Point was seriously injured in the lower half of his body, according to Trooper J.K. Page of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Page said he responded to the collision at 9:56 a.m. in the […]