Wilson County Sheriff’s deputies and rescue personnel raced to a home on La Finca Road Tuesday night after neighbors reported an explosion.
Major John Farmer said the 911 call was received shortly before 8 p.m.
The home, located at 7716 La …
2010-05-19
Cutcliffe draws a crowd
Duke football coach speaks at WedgewoodWilson has played an integral role in the history of Duke University football but the focus was on the present and the future Tuesday night when the third annual Duke Athletics Tour made a stop here.
With head coach David Cutcliffe the featured …
Barton’s Claytor has up-and-down first day at nationals
NOBLESVILLE, Indiana — A promising day turned rocky for Barton College Daniel Claytor in the first round of the NCAA Division II men’s golf championship but the Bulldogs’ freshman is far from out of it.
Playing individually, Claytor fired a …
Fike ‘leaves it all on the field’
Golden Demons lose 3-2 on late goal by White OakJACKSONVILLE — The Fike High girls soccer team was not intimidated by the pre-match introduction of White Oak as the back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back state champion.
Neither were the Golden Demons deflated when staring at a 2-0 deficit with …
Rain changes playoff schedule
Rain throughout the day Monday forced postponement of state 3-A softball and baseball playoff games Tuesday.
Beddingfield’s 2-A softball playoff opener at home against Warren County will be played tonight at 7. In 3-A softball, Hunt will host …
Aycock blasts South Brunswick in 3-A opener
SOUTHPORT — After three tense, scoreless innings, Charles B. Aycock got in gear and drilled host South Brunswick 12-2 in their N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A softball playoff opener Tuesday.
Senior Cara Frederick tripled in two runs …
Cougars blank West Bladen in 2-A first round
PINETOPS — Starting pitcher Haley Wishall struck out nine as SouthWest Edgecombe shut out visiting West Bladen 5-0 in the first round of the state 2-A softball playoffs Tuesday.
Senior Kayla Hinton drilled a home run while Jennifer Britt was 3 …
Firebirds clip Union Pines for 3rd straight regional finals appearance
CAMERON — After losing two third-set tiebreakers in singles, the Southern Nash boys tennis team needed just one doubles win to defeat host Union Pines in Tuesday’s state 3-A quarterfinals match.
The Firebirds managed to get just that in their …
Panthers claw Cedar Ridge 11-1
KENLY — Host North Johnston pummeled Hillsborough Cedar Ridge 11-1 in the first round of the state 2-A softball playoffs Tuesday.
The Panthers, No. 2 from the Northern Carolina Conference, improved to 18-7. They will visit St. Pauls in the …
In case Gov. Bev Perdue needs some advice…
RALEIGH – Before long, Gov. Beverly Perdue will announce a plan to eliminate or merge some of the roughly 400 state boards and commissions.
These commissions perform tasks that range from the controversial to the mundane.
They set policy, …
Unlimited government leads to unlimited debt
The following story tells us what will happen to us if we don’t stop big government from intruding in our everyday lives.
Long ago in a distant land, a very old man called his son to his dying bed. There he revealed an amazing secret. The old …
Submit prom photos
Prom photos should be submitted within three weeks of the prom.
Please include the name of the school and the name of each person in the photo. Only one photo per person, please. Include a daytime phone number.
Send photos in JPG format to …
Explosion rocks house
One injured, neighbors evacuated, ATF called inWilson County Sheriff’s deputies and rescue personnel raced to a home on La Finca Road Tuesday night after neighbors reported an explosion.
Major John Farmer said the 911 call was received shortly before 8 p.m.
The home, located at 7716 La …
Attempted murder trial begins
Man stands accused in Lamm Park shootingThe jury was seated Tuesday afternoon and will begin hearing testimony this morning in the trial of Terrell Dushone Williams.
Wilson attorney Tom Sallenger and Assistant District Attorney Chuck Kinsey spent the better part of two hours selecting …
Man found guilty in bank robbery
One of the suspects arrested in connection with the robbery of the BB&T branch in Elm City was found guilty Tuesday in federal court for his role in the crime.
According to a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Brian Keith …
Torero’s changes name to Agave Grill
The owners of the former Torero’s Mexican Grill decided to use a blue agave plant with its new name, the Agave Grill.
The new name was unveiled today to identify the restaurant with its owners, Jeff and Cindy Darwin.
“We bought out the …
Spring Hope man pleads guilty in fraud case
A Spring Hope business owner entered a guilty plea in federal court Monday to making false statements to investigators.
Rodney Allen Denton, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of making material false statements to investigators in connection with …
Big day in Wilson
Downtown Alive, farmer's market begin todayFresh produce, a live band and an evening with The Embers are all planned in downtown Wilson today.
The Wilson Downtown Farmer’s Market opens today, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in a grassy lot at 207 W. Green St. The start of the Downtown Alive …
