Nash Community College was recently ranked No. 21 among the top 50 fastest-growing public two-year colleges in the United States.
The ranking is based on fall 2010 to fall 2011 percent change in head count for schools with enrollments of the …
2012-12-21
State senator loses battle with cancer
A public servant has passed away just months after voters decided to return him to Raleigh.
State Sen. Ed Jones, D-Enfield, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer state Rep. Michael Wray said Friday, leaving behind his wife Mary, their children …
27 killed in Connecticut school shooting
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — A man opened fire Friday inside the Connecticut elementary school where his mother worked as a teacher, killing 26 people, including 20 children, as youngsters cowered in their classrooms and trembled helplessly to the sound …
Playhouse holds ‘Grease’ auditions next week
Playhouse of Wilson will be holding auditions for “Grease” Monday and Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. at the Wilson Arts Center.
Come prepared to learn 16 bars of music and dance. The show will be directed by Jeremy Tucker. Trish Bradshaw …
Ferrell receives Order of Long Leaf Pine
Tony Ferrell was presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the Wilson Shrine Club recently.
Ferrell has given many hours transporting children to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Greenville, S.C., as part of the roadrunners …
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Galleries
WILSON ARTS CENTER: Holiday Invitational Art Show and Sale open to public Nov. 16-Dec. 21. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 124 Nash St.
Plays and Musicals …
Humans are the scariest
I was recently asked what was the most frightening moment I had while hunting. I am sure the images conjured up from the person consisted of encounters with mountain lion in the Arizona high desert, or perhaps wrestling with an alligator as we tried …
State championship duty carries bonus for Wilson refs
Davis, Brice work NCHSAA 4-A title gameThe honor of being chosen to call one of the eight high school state championship games for Wilson football officials Shannon Davis and Russell Brice carried an extra bonus.
The pair got to officiate probably the best and certainly the most …
It’s all about others
Former Wilson Tob John "Red" Gay remembered for his giving natureIn his early 20s, John “Red” Gay passed up an opportunity to pursue a professional baseball career that could have, perhaps, led him to the Major Leagues because he was needed back home.
Gay had begun establishing his life’s …
Fike’s Chapa reaching high
Junior wrestler on a mat missionEarly Wednesday afternoon, a group of seven wrestlers gathered at Fike High School’s weight room.
Included in that bunch is junior Zovek Chapa.
This practice isn’t mandatory, so many of the athletes are at home. Maybe …
Green’s triple-double buoys ENCSD
On Monday, the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf went on the road and defeated Creswell 46-42.
Junior guard Shaqwanna Green had 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 steals for a triple-double.
Senior forward Diamond Greenhill had five …
Smart Start registration
Parents in Wilson will now have the chance to help their children develop basketball skills through a unique national program as the City of Wilson Parks and Recreation Department and the National Alliance For Youth Sports will be providing the …
JV: Fike girls top Beddingfield
The Fike girls basketball team stayed unbeaten at 3-0 with a 33-24 victory over Beddingfield on Tuesday.
Alexus Blackwell led the Lady Demons with 11 points and seven steals. Taylor Hale added seven points and Madison Ward had six points and …
Middle School Roundup
Toisnot girls edge Forest Hills
The Forest Hills girls basketball team missed 20 of 22 shots from the free throw line, but still had a shot at topping Toisnot on Thursday. However, a last-gasp chance didn’t go and Lady Bucks lost their …
Manning, Ladybirds rally in fourth
GOLDSBORO — Kadijah Manning had four fouls, but it didn’t keept the Southern Nash senior from dominating.
Manning scored 14 points of her 16 points, including three 3-pointers and one old-fashioned 3-point play, to lead the Ladybirds …
Bunn paces Firebirds over Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO — The Southern Nash boys basketball team breezed past Goldsboro on Wednesday night, holding the Cougars to just 11 second-half points in a 56-35 non-conference win.
The Firebirds of the 3-A Big East Conference were led by senior …
Hunt boys and girls win SEIC swimming titles
Area RoundupGOLDSBORO — The Hunt boys and girls swim teams brought home team titles from the eight annual South Eastern Interscholastic Championship held Saturday.
It was the fourth straight year the Warriors boys took the crown, while the girls team …
Bruins wrestlers fall to Greene Central
SNOW HILL — The Beddingfield wrestling team lost a conference dual match at Greene Central on Wednesday night 48-36.
Getting pins for the Bruins were 182 pounder Isaiah Bookman (1:16 over Alton Perry), 195-pounder Alex Jones (3:12 over …
ENCSD girls beat Pungo Christian 46-32
The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf girls basketball team found itself needing a defensive boost late against Pungo Christian Academy.
That’s when senior Diamond Greenhill returned from the bench after sitting out with foul …
Prescriptions for cold medicine?
State's meth battle could send residents to doctor for snifflesA runny nose could send cold sufferers to the doctor’s office if North Carolina lawmakers decide to require prescriptions for a popular decongestant.
A state House panel is recommending that the General Assembly look at making …
