2019-06-12

Woman faces murder, arson charges in fatal fire


BAILEY — A Nash County woman faces murder and arson charges after deputies say she started a fire that killed a man in the home they shared. 

Alayna Renee Sherrod, 32, is accused of …

Greenfield’s Cup runneth over

Knights win third NCISAA 1-A Wells Fargo Cup in school history

If Greenfield School is on the verge of transitioning out of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A ranks, then the Knights will take at least one more piece of hardware …

Mudcats split DH at Frederick


FREDERICK, Md. — The Carolina Mudcats won the opening game of a doubleheader 8-1 Tuesday behind a career-high five RBIs from Rob Henry, but a pair of home runs by Eddie Silva and Tristen Lutz …

Area Calendar, June 12-13

Wednesday, June 12American Legion BaseballWilson Post 13 at Ahoskie Post 102 (Hertford County High), 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 13No events scheduled.

Tobs resume winning streak after four-day layoff


Atypical situations call for atypical actions.

Playing for the first time in four days — three rainouts and a day off —  the Wilson Tobs resorted to piggy-back or stack pitching …

North Johnston sweeps EPC’s top honors on the diamond


A sweep of the 2-A Eastern Plains Conference Player of the Year honors headlined the end-of-season accolades for the North Johnston High softball and baseball teams after a pair of deep runs into the …

NJ Middle to host basketball, volleyball camps


North Johnston Middle School is set to hold a pair of summer sports camps for eligible middle school girls interested in basketball or volleyball later this summer.  From June 24-26, the school will hold girls basketball camp from 8 a.m. to noon in the school’s gymnasium. From July 29-31, the school will also host a girls volleyball camp from 8 […]

Ready to work hard


Growing up, there was a saying my father frequently told my brothers and me, particularly as it related to homework and chores, but also to life — work hard and play hard, but in that …

31st annual NC Wiffle Ball tourney set for July 13-14 in Smithfield


The 31st edition of the North Carolina Wiffle Ball Tournament will return to Smithfield’s Community Park on July 13-14.  The entry fee for the slow-pitch event, which features four-man teams in a double-elimination format, will again be $80. Bats and balls will be provided, as will be umpires for all Games. Championship and runner-up trophies will be awarded as well […]

Middlesex approved for $150K grant


MIDDLESEX — Town commissioners approved a federal grant offer at Monday night’s board meeting that will give the town a total of about $150,000 in funds for equipment and a new vehicle.

The …

Downtown businesses open amid road work


The 100 block of Tarboro Street is still under construction, but two new businesses opened up this week.

Isahana Asian Fusion, 126 Tarboro St., opened to fanfare on Monday as patrons savored …

Deputies: Body found in burned Nash County home


BAILEY — Authorities say a man’s body was found in the charred shell of a mobile home that caught fire Tuesday morning in rural Nash County.

Deputies have not identified the remains and an …

Deputies: Men stole farm truck, then second car


WHITAKERS — Two Rocky Mount men are accused of stealing a farm truck, ditching it after employees gave chase, stealing another car and running away from sheriff’s deputies on Monday. …

Elections officials explain voter ID requirements


Dozens of residents attended an educational seminar about voter photo identification requirements held Tuesday afternoon at the Wilson County Board of Elections.

“Our job is to educate the …

2 men injured in apparent shooting


Two men were taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after an apparent shooting that Wilson police were unable to confirm by press time.

The incident happened a few minutes before 5 p.m. in the …

Wilson Police Athletic League hosts football, cheerleading camp


Twelve-year-old Ty’lek Neal could barely contain his excitement Tuesday.

“The reason I come here is to get better at football and come see all of the officers,” he said. “And I get to see …

New principals at Fike, Wilson Early College


Wilson County Schools is changing the leadership at Fike High School and the Wilson Early College Academy

The Wilson County Board of Education approved the personnel changes in a closed session …

Community Briefs: ‘Medicare for All’ forum planned


A town hall forum on “Medicare for All” single-payer health care will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the Darden Alumni Center, 1600 Lipscomb Road E. Lenwood Ward and Joyah Bullock are …

Students paint peace poles at Seeds of Hope House


Miracle Lucas concentrated painting the letters P, E, A, C and E on a pole at the Seeds of Hope House on Monday.

“I think I want to be an artist,” said the 10-year-old fourth grader from Vick …

Abortion survivors deserve protection


Nash County voters were recently treated to two more examples of why character matters.

First, freshman Rep. James Gailliard wasted no time in recording his first “flip-flop” by changing his …