Rob Fulghum’s crew had just finished transplanting a field of tobacco seedlings when a spring thunderstorm came up and dropped quarter-inch hail. “It broke off some plants at the ground, so we could have to walk over it and have to potentially reset it if it doesn’t look OK in about a week,” said Fulghum, a […]
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New library books: Christie Brinkley’s memoir added 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 “2 Sisters Murder Investigations” by James Patterson and Candice Fox “33 Place Brugmann” by Alice Austen “All That Life Can Afford” by Emily Everett “Audition” by Katie Kitamura “The Butcher” by Jennifer Hillier “Count My Lies” […]
Have some laughs at ‘Savannah Sipping Society’
The Playhouse of Wilson is staging “Savannah Sipping Society,” a comedy about friendship and second chances, Friday to Sunday at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. The small cast features both Playhouse veterans and some newcomers to the Wilson stage. The play centers around four women with extremely varied backgrounds who meet after an experience with a hot yoga class, which […]
Classic Consignments is the best of Boone’s and more
This story was published in the spring issue of Wilsonian. From fine antique furniture and porcelain pottery to exotic artwork and treasured trinkets, Classic Consignments at Boone’s is as much like a museum as a place of business. Like the sign says on the front window, “We have something for everybody and every budget.” “We have been saying this since […]
Wilson churches plant vegetables for Read and Grow initiative
Volunteers spent Thursday evening planting vegetables in raised garden beds as part of the Wilson Read and Grow initiative. The Wilson Read and Grow initiative brings together five local churches — Calvary Presbyterian, Contending for the Faith, Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist, St. John AME Zion and Total Impact Church Ministries — in a collaborative effort to help elementary and […]
Tee’d Off at Breast Cancer Golf Tournament raises $24,000
The 23 teams competing in the annual Tee’d Off at Breast Cancer Golf Tournament helped raise more than $24,000. The event was held April 26 at Wedgewood Golf Course. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Pink Ladies of Wilson organization with its mission to help local patients during their treatments. Others benefiting include Kay […]
Gunfire exchange leads to attempted murder charges
A Sunday night exchange of gunfire between two Wilson men led to attempted murder charges being brought against both. Jamon Tyson Blount, 37, of 7078 Davie St. is charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a felon and one count of attempted first-degree murder. Antonio Araz Harris, 37, of 2201 Candlewood Drive SW, is charged with one […]
Elm City plans to lower tax rate, raise water/sewer rate
ELM CITY — Town commissioners voted in a 3-1 split Thursday night to lower the town’s tax rate and raise the water and sewer rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. “We’re going down on the taxes and increasing on the water,” Commissioner Vonica Carr said at Thursday night’s special called meeting that was held to set the town’s tax rate […]
‘Wilson did it’: Donations help family in Africa build home
Janine Pray never imagined that a single social media post during her February trip to Africa would change a stranger’s life forever. But with the help from the Wilson community, Pray raised enough money to build a new home for a widow and her two sons who were living in one of the poorest slums in the world. “It wasn’t […]
2 injured in rollover wreck on US 301
Two Elm City residents were injured in a rollover wreck on U.S. 301 Friday afternoon. The wreck happened shortly before 12:25 p.m. on U.S. 301 North near Old Sharpsburg Loop and Weaver Road, according to a report prepared by Trooper C.D. Baker of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Robert Bass, 79, of Elm City, was driving a Toyota Tacoma […]
Barton College’s 123rd commencement ceremony is Saturday
Elizabeth Hudson, editor-in-chief at Our State, will deliver the keynote address at the 123rd annual commencement exercises of Barton College at 10:30 a.m. Saturday on center campus. Douglas N. Searcy will preside over his 10th commencement program as president of Barton. Kevin N. Pennington, vice president for academic affairs, will present the 2025 Class of 275 undergraduate and graduate students. […]
Hunt dance program falls victim to cuts in teacher allotments
‘I can’t just go transfer to another school’Junior Zy’Anna Sauls was devastated when she learned that no dance classes would be offered next school year at Hunt High School. “We already did our registration for next school year,” Zy’Anna said. “Some of us already put dance on our schedule. It’s a lot of us.” Amber Lynch, Wilson County Schools spokeswoman, said the teaching position was removed from […]
Down to Business: Downtown Cards and Collectibles serves up sports, TCG singles
Wilson’s newest hobby shop is owned by a familiar face to local trading card game enthusiasts. Robert Cunningham, former owner of White Dragon Games, opened Downtown Cards and Collectibles at 317 Barnes St. S. to get back into the card game business. “I ended up acquiring Big Boy Gaming in Smithfield, which motivated me to get back into the retail […]
‘A new beginning’: WCC graduates mark milestone
Business owner Daquan Ratley proved to himself it’s never too late to finish what you started. “This is my second time going to college, and I’m finally finishing this time,” Ratley said. “I did it. I feel like I beat the odds. My kids will be able to look up to me.” Ratley was one of 258 Wilson Community College […]
City pursuing downtown Wilson rebrand
Officials in Wilson believe that now’s the right time for downtown to undergo a rebrand, and they’re looking to residents to determine what that rebrand should look like. “Rebranding now is a strategic decision driven by several factors: community identity, economic development, highlighting assets and future vision,” said Meg Edwards, downtown marketing and events strategist. “The rebranding process offers an […]
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from April 28 to May 2
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from April 28 – May 2 The following deed transfers for the week of April 28 to May 2 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds office: From Mary Gray Edwards, Sherri Lavern Mitchell and Thomas Bradford Mitchell to Jacobsen Properties LLC, 902 Meadow St. S., Wilson, $52,500; From the Beulah C. […]
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