As Felicia Rodgers of Wilson walked across the stage to receive her degrees, daughter Neveah Barbee couldn’t contain herself. “That’s my mama,” Barbee said proudly before making sure to get her picture made together with her mother on the momentous occasion. Rodgers, who earned bachelor’s degrees in justice administration and social work, was one of 281 […]
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New library books: Kelsey Grammer’s new book added to collection
Following are new books at the Wilson County Public Library. To place a hold on these titles, call 252-237-5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org. ADULT FICTION “The Cat Who Saved the Library” by Sosuke Natsukawa “The Catch” by Amy Lea “A Dragon of Black Glass” by James Rollins “Dream State” by Eric Puchner “The Gate of the Feral Gods” by Matt Dinniman […]
Senior Awareness Day lifts spirits of Wilson’s older adults
Hundreds of seniors headed out Friday for a day filled with food, fun and laughter. “It lifts my spirit,” said Patricia Carver. “It gets a lot of seniors out of the house, and it’s informative.” The Wilson County Department of Social Services held its 32nd annual Senior Awareness Day at Peace Church. The event celebrates older and disabled adults. The […]
‘Irreparable corruption’: Judge gives Meeks life without parole
Superior Court Judge Craig Crooms resentenced Kenneth Maurice Meeks Jr. to life without the possibility of parole Friday for the 2004 murder of Brittany Tyler Willis. “It is a positive outcome from my standpoint, so we are fine with the decision and pleased,” said Randy Willis, father of Brittany Willis, as he departed the Wilson County Courthouse with his wife, […]
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from May 5-9
The following deed transfers for the week of May 5-9 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds office: From Anthony L. Williams II to Maria Daniela Brunetti, 1213 Adams St. N., Wilson, $220,000; From Jeremy Haddock and Anne Haddock to Joseph M. Knowles and April Knowles, 4522 Bob White Trail N., Wilson, $325,000; From Pablo Cesar Jaimes […]
Church news: Congregations announce weekly services
Outreach of Love Ministry Outreach of Love Ministry will give away clothing and food at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at 600 Nash St. Evening Light Mission Evening Light Mission will have a special service at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, with the Rev. Cindy Coley as speaker. On Sunday, May 18, the Rev. George Speight will preach at 11 […]
Sallie B. Howard School of Arts and Science wins $20,000 grant
Sallie B. Howard School of Arts and Science won a $20,000 grant after being recognized as a model charter school during the fourth annual Building Hope Impact Summit and Awards in Miami. The prize was announced at an awards gala following a heartfelt speech delivered by JoAnne Woodard, Sallie B. Howard founder and executive director, to an audience of charter […]
Elm City moves forward with 53-cent tax rate
ELM CITY — Town commissioners gave the go-ahead Tuesday night to move forward with the town’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget, which includes a property tax rate of 53 cents per $100 in valuation and pay raises for elected officials. The proposed budget would cut the town’s current property tax rate by 2 cents and decrease next fiscal year’s budget by […]
Don’t miss this dish: Mama Mia’s baked ziti a cheesy masterpiece
This story was published in the spring issue of Wilsonian. Pizza is often the dish that comes to mind when you think of Italian food. But for many customers of Wilson’s Mama Mia Pizza and Italian Restaurant, that isn’t necessarily the case. “The baked ziti, everybody loves it,” said Sam Ramadan, co-owner of Mama Mia with his brother, Ahmad. “And […]
Food Basket volunteers concerned with shortfall
When the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina truck arrived at the Family Food Basket last week, the delivery was much smaller than what it usually is. “I know this time, we didn’t get hardly any canned vegetables,” said Rebecca Dew, a long-time volunteer at the nonprofit food distribution site on Old Raleigh Road. […]
Dedication is Saturday for Milton F. Fitch Sr. Post Office Building
A ceremony to dedicate the Milton F. Fitch Sr. Post Office Building will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Eagles Center, Building G, at Wilson Community College, located at 902 Herring Ave. Fitch, who died Nov. 2, 1995, was Wilson’s first Black mail carrier. A World War II veteran, Fitch was a widely respected community leader and public […]
Stantonsburg proposes property tax cut
STANTONSBURG — Property owners in Stantonsburg could see a 5-cent reduction in their property tax rate under the town’s proposed 2025-26 budget. Town Manager Brian Hawley presented his recommended budget to Town Council Monday night. Hawley proposed a property tax rate decrease from 50 cents to 45 cents per $100 valuation. Stantonsburg’s estimated revenue-neutral tax rate is 40 cents […]
Barnhill to construct WCC’s biotech facility
Wilson Community College has tapped Barnhill Building Group to lead the construction of its new $30 million biotechnology workforce training facility. The center will be located adjacent to Campus at 587 corporate park. Barnhill will partner with O’Brien Atkins Associates to complete the design phase, college officials said in a news release. The state construction office approved the contract in […]
For Your Health: Hospital thanks team members for their service
National Hospital Week is recognized each year during May. This week honors our 800 team members who support hospital operations, keep our facility clean and safe, reach out and engage with our community and help our patients progress on their health care journey. Together, our staff cares for patients and their families who entrust us with their health, while also […]
Chevrolet dealership hosts Customer Safety Awareness Day
Hubert Vester Auto Group will host a Customer Safety Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in the Chevrolet store parking lot. Tents will be set up around the lot for various agencies to share information and/or items such as free gun locks and medicine locks. Specialists will also be on hand to check for proper child safety […]
Planning board rezones Confederate hospital
Wilson’s Planning and Design Review Board unanimously approved rezoning a historic Wilson landmark last week. Board members voted in favor of rezoning 401 Goldsboro St. E., which houses the Confederate Military Hospital No. 2, from urban residential zoning to neighborhood mixed use zoning in a May 6 meeting. “The neighborhood mixed use zoning was created to allow a pedestrian-scale mixed […]
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