Rep. Ken Fontenot, R-Wilson, has filed an appeal with the North Carolina State Board of Elections after the Wilson County Board of Elections dismissed his protest of the Nov. 5 election results. “There’s a process,” Fontenot said. “Our elections were not professionally conducted; processes were broken. Staff were unknowledgeable. The director and board chair were unprofessional in their handling of […]
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Playhouse opens Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ Friday
When Playhouse of Wilson was choosing its 2024-2025 season, board members knew they wanted at least one production to be a well-known title by an established playwright, to have a proven record of success and consist of a smaller, ensemble cast. Playhouse hit the jackpot with Neil Simon’s show “Rumors.” “Rumors” will be on the Wilson stage Friday and Saturday […]
Church news: Congregations have special services
St. James Christian St. James Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will celebrate Senior Pastor Della J. Owens’ anniversary with a service at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, with Pastor Florence McDonald of Higher Calling Deliverance Ministry of Durham. At 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, there will be worship and a musical concert, an “All White Affair,” with an hour of […]
Stadium structural steel work begins
Construction crews began raising steel this week on the new baseball stadium under construction in downtown Wilson. The $70 million stadium project will be the home of the Milwaukee Brewers Single-A affiliate. The team’s new name will be unveiled at Wilson Industrial Airport at 2 p.m. Friday. The public is invited to attend. youtu.be/QTOT0HYkxUM Portions of Goldsboro and Lodge streets […]
Police: Crash victim robbed at gunpoint
A Wilson man faces assault and robbery charges after police say he fired a gun near a crashed car and robbed one of the occupants. Avery Larnelle Cummings, 42, of the 1700 block of Snowden Drive, is charged with four counts of misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon and one count each of robbery with a dangerous weapon, misdemeanor assault […]
Organizations give out winter items to those in need
Free hats, jackets, scarves, socks and gloves lined the trees around the Wilson County Public Library Tuesday. Dozens of people were able to take what they needed thanks to the annual Operation Wrap-Up. The project aims to get community members involved and join hands to help in the fight to end hunger and homelessness while also helping those in need […]
Low bridge on US 301 struck again
A low bridge spanning U.S. 301 at Elm City was struck again Tuesday, this time with only minor damage. “The damage was minor, and only cosmetic, in that some of the concrete on the concrete-reinforced girders flaked/chipped off,” said North Carolina Department of Transportation spokesman Andrew Barksdale. “We have inspected it, and the bridge and road are safe to remain […]
Sharpsburg commissioners accept mayor’s resignation
SHARPSBURG — Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams is officially out of office after the town’s Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to accept his resignation at an emergency meeting Wednesday morning. In an email to town attorney Brian Pridgen, Williams cited medical issues as the reason for his resignation. “The purpose of this meeting was solely to accept his resignation,” Pridgen said. […]
Police: Man shot dead on Freeman Street
FREEWilson police are investigating a man’s Tuesday night homicide. Officers were dispatched to a 6:51 p.m. gunshot call on the 1700 block of Freeman Street, according to a report from Sgt. Eric McInerny, public information officer with the Wilson Police Department. McInerny said police located Fernando White Jr., 30, of Wilson, who had been shot multiple times. Wilson County EMS […]
Sharpsburg board to consider mayor’s resignation
The Sharpsburg Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday to consider Mayor Robert Williams’ resignation. Town commissioners stripped Williams of his duties following a DWI arrest in Rocky Mount on Dec. 21. The second-term mayor has faced driving while impaired charges three times since December, according to previous Times reporting. Commissioners voted unanimously on Jan. […]
Community raises money for Capt. Reggie Smith’s family
A grassroots community effort has launched to raise money for the late Wilson police Capt. Reggie Smith’s family. Smith, who died from COVID-19 complications in January 2022, left behind a wife and four small children. Representatives from the nonprofit organization Wilson 360 and community group Arms Around Wilson met Nov. 9 to plan the fundraiser. “This group got together because […]
‘The heartbeat is still strong’: Lucama Elementary celebrates 100 years
LUCAMA — Lucama Elementary is celebrating 100 years of changing students’ lives. Students, families and school staff marked the significant milestone with a fall festival Friday. “Even though this school is 100 years old, it’s alive,” said Lucama Principal Sonya Grice. “It’s still thriving and successful.” The fall festival theme was “Thankful for 100 years.” Grice said staff have been […]
Wilson Chamber of Commerce accredited by US Chamber
The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Wilson Chamber of Commerce with its designation of accredited with four stars for sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. The Wilson Chamber of Commerce joins the Greenville-Pitt and Greensboro chambers as well as the Gaston Business Association as the only local chambers in North Carolina to […]
Caregivers recognized during giveaway
Caregivers received a special thanks at the Wilson County Senior Activity Center Monday. Organizers passed out sweet potatoes, white potatoes and various types of peas as part of a giveaway thanking primary caregivers of an older adult or disabled adult or child. Tote bags from the Area Agency on Aging were also distributed. The event was sponsored by Wilson County […]
Man sentenced in indecent liberties case
A Sharpsburg man who pleaded guilty to taking indecent liberties with a child received an active prison sentence Monday in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court. Roger Alfredo Palma, 46, formerly of Shadwell Court outside Rocky Mount, pleaded guilty to four counts of the indecent liberties charge, a Class F felony. Palma entered an Alford plea, an arrangement where a defendant […]
Have your photo taken at new butterfly sculpture
Members of the The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners hope the installation of a large monarch butterfly sculpture will draw visitors to the Wilson Botanical Gardens. On Sunday, New Bern artist Jonathan Burger seated the heavy metal lepidopteran sculpture onto three concrete pads within a new butterfly garden. “This will really draw them in,” said Sharon Pugh, a member of […]
Temple of Praise feeds area homeless
Leaders and members of Temple of Praise Apostolic Church in Wilson delivered 30 boxes of food to area homeless people on Friday. The church used its dining room to gather items to place in the boxes that were filled assembly-line style. The boxes were then carried out to be delivered. “We feel like it is not our job just to […]
New library book: CD ‘Holly’ by Stephen King new at library
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 Author’s Guide to Murder” by Beatriz Williams “The Battle Drum” by Saara El-Arifi “Break Every Rule” by Brian Freeman “Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea” by Rebecca Thorne “Clive Cussler Desolation Code” by Graham Brown “Demon’s […]
Elections board throws out Fontenot’s protest
The Wilson County Board of Elections has voted 3-1 to dismiss a protest Rep. Ken Fontenot, R-Wilson, filed on Wednesday. The decision came down Friday morning in a preliminary consideration hearing held before the countywide election canvass. Pete Hall, a Republican, was the only board member who voted against the dismissal. Wayland “Snookie” Parker, a Republican, wasn’t in attendance. Fontenot […]
Kyle wins by 7 votes; Mercer plans to ask for a recount
John Kyle has defeated longtime Wilson County Board of Education Vice Chairman Henry Mercer by seven votes. The final results came on Friday morning after all eligible provisional and absentee ballots were tallied by the Wilson County Board of Elections on Wednesday. Mercer said he plans to request a recount on Monday due to the narrow margin. “After that, whatever […]
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