A 19-year-old driver who does not have a driver’s license left a path of destruction Tuesday morning at Fike High School.
Tillia Alfreda Barnes of 1604 Kincaid Ave., Apt. D-1, was arrested and charged with no operator’s license, having a child …
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Dance teams compete
This year, Hunter’s Dance Competition Team competed at the Fire and Ice International Dance Competition, Starquest International Dance Competition and Marvonna Dance Competition.
The Senior Dance Team “Zoom” won a platinum award, a high …
Hunter’s Dance studio celebrates 25 years
Hunter Lamm Peebles opened Hunter’s Dance in 1983 after graduating with a degree in ballet from the N.C. School of the Arts.
“On our 25th anniversary, I am more excited than ever about the future of Hunter’s Dance,” Peebles said. “I …
Hunter’s dancers take home awards
This year the Competitive Dance Team at Hunter’s Dance, Inc. competed in three regional competitions: the Celebrity Dance Competition, the Nexstar National Talent Competition and the Encore Dance Competition. Hunter’s Dance was one of 15-20 dance …
Hunt’s Madden named Student-Athlete of the Week
Junior Lizzie Madden was seemingly in the middle of her Hunt volleyball team’s two big wins last week, making her this week’s Thomas & Farris Student-Athlete of the Week.
Lizzie helped the Warriors knock off regular-season champion Rocky …
Bruins denied in EPC final
Beddingfield avoids shutout in 3-1 loss to Farmville CentralFARMVILLE — Only one 2-A Eastern Plains Conference varsity boys soccer team has denied first-year member Beddingfield High either a tie or a victory during the 2009 season.
That team, Farmville Central, denied the Bruins again — in the EPC …
District 6 vote in God’s hands
As I sit watching former Gov. Easley stumble and stutter his way through the State Board of Elections hearings on the alleged misuse of office and the bleeding dry of the people by him and his wife, I can only be saddened. North Carolina quietly …
‘Musical’ a real asset for Wilson
I had the pleasure of attending the production “High School Musical” at the Edna Boykin Center recently and my 83-year-old mother was with me. It pleased me to see something capture my mother’s undivided attention and for her to express how much she …
Elections Board proves its value
The State Board of Elections hearings are remarkable for two reasons.
First, they’re shedding light on shady practices by former Gov. Mike Easley and others, particularly concerning campaign finances.
Second, they’re demonstrating — again …
Knights give Wayne Christian 1st loss
Area roundupGOLDSBORO — The Greenfield girls tennis team ended its regular season Tuesday with a 5-4 win against previously unbeaten Wayne Christian (16-1).
The Knights, who improved to 12-8, will host the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association …
North Johnston ties Bunn in season finale
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BUNN — North Johnston’s final game of the regular season ended in a 1-1 tie at Bunn on Wednesday. Now, the Panthers must wait to see who they’ll face in the first round of the 2-A state playoffs next week.
Hunter Brame …
SWE looks to cap perfect season at GC
SouthWest Edgecombe seeks to cap a perfect regular season with a win Friday night at Greene Central while critical contests are on the schedule for three more area high school varsity football teams.
Charles B. Aycock hosts Triton in a game that …
Barton’s alumni games to be held Saturday
Barton College will hold its annual men’s and women’s basketball alumni games Saturday in Wilson Gym.
The women’s game starts at 1 p.m. and Lady Bulldogs head coach Wendee Saintsing said 19 former players have indicated they will play for the …
Hunt controls its destiny
With two regular-season games remaining, the scenario for a high school varsity football team doesn’t get much better than holding its championship destiny in its hands.
And Hunt High finds itself in position to clinch a share of the inaugural …
Bruins need win to brighten playoff outlook
After three straight losses, the Beddingfield football team knows what’s at stake Friday night at home against North Pitt.
At 5-4 overall and 1-3 in the 2-A Eastern Plains Conference, the Bruins have to buckle down the final two weeks to secure …
Fike running out of time
The Fike High varsity football team is down to its last two chances to make the playoffs. The first one comes Friday at Northern Nash as the Golden Demons face a Knights squad coming off its first win of the season.
“We seem to just catch …
Lady Bulldogs fall in finale
Sure, Dillon Sauls and Marissa Macri would’ve liked to have ended their Barton College women’s soccer careers with a win.
But, despite a 3-1 loss Wednesday to visiting non-conference opponent UNC-Pembroke, the Lady Bulldogs’ lone seniors …
Making Wilson count
City, county and other officials are gearing up to encourage all local residents to take part in the next federal Census.
The Complete Count Committee met Wednesday at City Hall to brainstorm ways to get information out about the Census. Local …
Political Notes, October 29
Early voting tops 500
Interest in Wilson County’s city and town elections is rising, judging by One-Stop early voting numbers.
The early turnout topped 500 people Wednesday, the Board of Elections reported. That means nearly twice as many …
Tombstone vandals charged with 23 misdemeanors
Two juveniles caught setting fires and vandalizing tombstones in Maplewood Cemetery Oct. 19 will face 23 misdemeanor charges.
The two juveniles, ages 9 and 12, each face multiple charges for desecrating graves, according to Officer Kolly …
