2013-06-04

Deputies: Man shot in head


FOUNTAIN — Sheriff’s deputies say a man was shot in the head at a western Pitt County home Tuesday afternoon.

The shooting happened just before 2:45 p.m. on the 3000 block of Lynch Street north of Fountain, Pitt County …

Wilson woman stabbed, hit with tire iron


A Wilson woman was stabbed and beaten with a tire iron Sunday, and police are looking for the Kinston man accused in the attack.

The Wilson Medical Center contacted Kinston Department of Public Safety officers shortly after midnight when a woman …

Two charged in fatal hit and run

Troopers: Driver was speeding, had revoked license

State troopers have charged a Wilson couple in the Friday hit and run crash that claimed a mo-ped rider’s life.

Troy DeMonte Gunter, 39, and Nicole Owens Gunter, 34, of 627 Walnut St., were jailed Sunday night after troopers matched their …

Can you ID these faces from the past?

Each week in The Wilson Times, we will run a couple or three old photos of Wilson Recreation Department teams, players or events. Today’s photos are the 1952 Park Avenue junior boys basketball team, the 1973 Women’s Softball League …

Neal ready for a future coming fast


While most of the high school graduates in Wilson County will be just beginning their evening of celebration on Saturday, June 8, Lewis Neal will be already starting his new life.

Neal will receive his diploma at Hunt High’s graduation …

Post 13 juniors win 3 of first 4


In its opening weekend of play, the Wilson American Legion Post 13 junior baseball team won three of four games, including a 3-0 shutout of Ahoskie in the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader at Beddingfield High.

A pair of pitchers from …

Tobs’ 2013 home schedule crammed full of special events


The Wilson Tobs will have something extra for fans at every home game this season, including a series of new weekly promotions to go along with old favorites, such as Thirsty Thursdays.

“We wanted to provide an event around all of our …

Greenwell propels Mudcats past Blue Rocks 13-8


ZEBULON — Right fielder Bo Greenwell doubled, tripled and homered while driving in five runs as part of the host Carolina Mudcats’ 13-8 series-opening win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Monday afternoon.

The win was the fourth in …

Back in the swing

Committed Tobs launch 2013 season tonight vs. Steamers

In a word, the 2013 season for the Wilson Tobs is going to be about commitment.

The summer collegiate baseball team, which begins its 17th season in the Coastal Plain League tonight in Fleming Stadium against the Edenton Steamers, is looking for …

New library books

Following are new books at the Wilson County Public Library.

 

ADULT FICTION

Seven-Day Checkout. A book may be renewed on time unless there is a reserve on it, in which case it cannot be renewed, unless it is new adult fiction with …