Although better than 2008, hay supplies for this winter are not overly abundant. Hopefully, all area cattle producers have sufficient hay on had to feed their cattle this winter. There are several things to consider to make sure the hay supplies on …
2009-01-16
Forestry Association gives out awards
The Wilson County Forestry Association held its annual banquet Jan. 6. This was the kickoff meeting for the 2009 series of educational meetings and tours the timberland owners conduct during the year.
The featured speaker for the event, which …
Deed Transfers
The following deed transfers for the week of Jan. 5-9, 2009, have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office:
* Dove Building Co. Inc. to William Castillo, Maria Castillo, 2100 Crescent Drive, $119,500;
* William A. …
Allan wins 4-H drawing contest
A Wilson 4-H’er took state honors recently in a drawing contest commemorating 100 years of 4-H in North Carolina.
Laila Allan, 10, was selected as the state winner in the 9-10 age division of the contest called “Color Me Green.” She was also …
New auto dealership opens
Bryant Motors will feature imported carsHigh line imported cars are now available in Wilson with the opening of Bryant Motors on Forest Hills Road.
The dealership will feature imported cars such as BMWs, Volvos, and Mercedes.
“I called them ‘high line imported cars,’ and no one is …
A heavenly place for your dog
Heavenly Pooch will hold grand opening Jan. 25A new venue to groom your canine has just opened on Airport Boulevard.
Heavenly Pooch will hold a grand opening Jan. 25 from 1-5 p.m. to commemorate the occasion.
The event will feature drawings for a free grooming job up to $30, a free bath …
City planner gets certification
Clayton W. Deaton, a planner for the City of Wilson, is now a certified zoning official after completing the North Carolina Association of Zoning Officials certification course.
This course is designed for local zoning officials who are engaged …
SCORE organization can help small businesses succeed
Are you thinking of starting a business or need advice on operating a small business?
SCORE is a consulting organization that provides individual counseling and general advice for people wanting to start a business or those with existing …
Tourism stalled on plans to fund local projects
A proposal to give more than $800,000 in funding to four current or planned Wilson County tourism attractions came to a halt Thursday.
At its regular meeting, the Wilson County Tourism Development Authority decided against using its fund balance …
Former NFL star moves from playing field to pulpit
CLAYTON, Mo. — During his football career, Aeneas Williams earned a reputation as a quiet leader who professed a deep Christian faith. Behind the eight Pro Bowl appearances and a Super Bowl loss was a man often sought out in the locker room to help …
Church News
St. Paul — Black Creek
St. Paul Church will hold a senior appreciation day Sunday at 11 a.m. with music by the First Baptist Male Chorus of Lucama.
Manna Bible Institute
Manna Bible Institute will hold spring …
Muslim woman, rabbis to pray at inaugural service
At past inaugurations, ceremonial prayers uttered on behalf of the incoming president drew about as much attention as the flags on the podium.
Not this year.
Barack Obama’s choice of clergy is under scrutiny like no other president-elect …
Lots more to see around Tampa than the Super Bowl
TAMPA, Fla. — You could almost see the cartoon steam come out of the ears of St. Petersburg residents last fall when ESPN analysts repeatedly referred to their city’s American League champion baseball team as the “Tampa” Rays.
Forgetting the …
Colorful wings wing away
Beautiful wings fanned my yard this spring and summer, not only those of a marvelous assortment of birds but butterflies and dragonflies as well. The birds presented feather colorations as varied as the species: deep inky blue indigo buntings and …
Schools make historic inaugural a teachable moment
Many schools across the country are marking the inauguration of Barack Obama on campus, with live broadcasts, assemblies, in-class assignments and their own inaugural balls. Some are even sending groups of students to Washington, D.C., to see the …
Obama-mania offers armload of books for kids
Books to inspire and inform young people about President-elect Barack Obama and his historic inauguration include an artist’s celebration of the American spirit, the life of the first lady to be and a look at our 44th commander in chief for …
Run-DMC, Metallica lead list of 2009 Rock Hall
NEW YORK — Run-DMC once hailed themselves as the Kings of Rock, so it’s fitting that the pioneering rappers have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Run-DMC joins the heavy metal band Metallica, guitarist and former Yardbirds …
‘Idol’ draws 30.1 million for season debut
NEW YORK — An estimated 30.1 million people watched the season debut of “American Idol,” which left Fox’s entertainment chief “relieved but not satisfied.”
Wednesday night’s two-hour show, which introduced new judge Kara DioGuardi and was …
Billboard’s Bestsellers
Billboard Hot 100: Top 20
1. “Just Dance,” Lady GaGa feat. Colby O’Donis. Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope.
2. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),” Beyonce. Music World/Columbia.
3. “Heartless,” Kanye West. Roc-a-Fella/Def …
BB&T will eliminate jobs
WINSTON-SALEM — A North Carolina bank says it will eliminate jobs this year because of an executive mandate for lean operations.
The Winston-Salem Journal reported Friday that BB&T said it didn’t know how many positions would be eliminated. …
