2013-09-26

Bus in fatal I-85 crash wasn’t from Wilson


GASTONIA — Company officials say a charter bus that hit and killed a man searching for his motorcycle helmet on the highway wasn’t coming from Wilson County.

Police initially said the Rose Chauffeured Transportation bus was traveling …

Wilson resident first West Nile fatality


Health officials from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Thursday that a Wilson County adult became the state’s first death from West Nile virus.

Wilson County was previously reported as the first reported case of …

Red Cross blood drives planned today


The Red Cross will have blood drives today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at James B. Hunt High School, 4559 Lamm Road, and at Wilson Community College, 902 Herring Ave., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Getting fit with Zumba

Trio Fitness fundraiser benefits Maggie Society

Sue O’Lear, a fitness instructor in Wilson, has a passion for Zumba Fitness. Zumba is a dance fitness program that originated in the 1990s by a Colombian dancer and choreographer.

O’Lear’s passion for the program inspired her …

Wireless center going rural

The anechoic chamber in the nonprofit Wireless Research Center allows for testing of wireless devices. The WRC can support research, product development, testing and regulatory assistance for …

Constitution Day celebrated at Franklin County Courthouse

Jake Bogle presents the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance Sept. 17, Constitution Day, at the reading held on the steps of the Franklin County Courthouse. The event was sponsored by We the People of …

Melan-Aid to benefit cancer victim

Volunteers sort through a mountain of donations in preparation for Saturday’s benefit yard sale to held at the corner of Rock Springs Road and Stadium Drive. Proceeds will help out young Melaney …

Invisible rabbit shows his ears

Actress Kristen Ehlert whispers to Mark Anderson during a Harvey rehearsal. Theater company runs online contest for upcoming show. By David Leone WAKE FOREST — Have you seen Harvey? Forest Moon …

Third annual Best of the Best resounding success

Allen Mitchell, right, of Mitchell Heating & Cooling in Rolesville is all smiles after learning from The Wake Forest Weekly’s Anna Bolton (left) that they were voted the best in the heating and air …

Town of Wake Forest celebrates public power

WAKE FOREST — The town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Power are holding special events and activities ato celebrate Public Power Week, Oct. 6-12. Public Power Week word search contest — Through …

Sidewalks to schools under construction

Work zone flagger Charlotte Maddux directs traffic with a smile on Durham Road Tuesday to the entrance to Tyler Run. By David Leone WAKE FOREST — This week, for the first time, Heritage students …

Wake Forest graduate becomes soldier

WAKE FOREST — Army Pfc. Leslie C. Artis Jr. has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, …

Local DAR, Boys & Girls Club celebrate the Constitution

Participants at the DAR Constitution Week program included, from left, Donna Lynam, Chapter Regent Carolyn Coordes, Greg Harington, Bonnie Johnson, Kenille Baumgardner and Wake Forest Mayor, Vivian …

Girl Scouts serve firefighters on 9/11

WAKE FOREST — Local Girl Scout Cadette Troop 850 decided to take action to remember the tragedy of 9/11 on Sept. 11 in a different way. The Scouts made homemade cards and treats and took them to …

Wolverines shut out defending state runnersup

Wakefield’s Maya Muldrow and Amaya Rousseau provide the block against Leesville. (Photo by Becky Kimbrell-Norris) by Becky Kimbrell-Norris WAKEFIELD — Wakefield High School’s volleyball team …

Wakefield racks up 547 yards in 34-24 win

The Wakefield Wackos ‘neoned-out’ during Friday’s game against Middle Creek High. (Photo by Jake Norris) by Becky Kimbrell-Norris WAKEFIELD—The Wakefield High School Wolverines couldn’t have …

Argument ends in arrest

 Franklin County couple booked on other charges after deputies respond to domestic dispute. by Jonathan McNamara FRANKLINTON — Blood alcohol content and tempers ran high resulting in the arrests …

Heritage boys, Cougar girls win races

Bailey Autry of Wake Forest and Heritage’s Matt Dausch, pictured in the background, finished in the top five. (photo by Becky Kimbrell-Norris) by Becky Kimbrell-Norris WAKE FOREST — Heritage High …

Carolina Harmony Chorus to perform Oct. 19

Photo courtesy E.R. Lilly Photography WAKE FOREST — Carolina Harmony Chorus, an award-winning womens a cappella singing group, will perform Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Burning Coal Theatre, Murphey …

State Wildlife Commission looks to test 3,000 deer

WAKE FOREST — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking whitetail hunters to allow staff to sample their deer harvests this fall for the agency’s statewide Chronic Wasting Disease …