Paul Tomlinson likes being different. He likes trying new things, and he doesn’t mind going out on a limb.
When the 28-year-old third-generation farmer decided to plant …
2019-06-16
Wilson County Public Library announces new books
Following are new books at the Wilson County Public Library.
Adult Fiction
“Bryant & May: Hall of Mirrors” by Christopher Fowler
“Bryant & May: Wild Chamber: A Peculiar Crimes …
Hunt grad pursuing a longtime career goal
Wilsonians helped her as a teenKeyanna Jackson has always had a passion for helping people.
In August, the 2012 Hunt High School graduate will attend Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons …
David Earl Evans
PRINCETON — David Earl Evans, 97, died Friday, June 14, 2019. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at parrishfh.com.
Road work moves, continues in downtown
Asphalt covers the underground work recently completed on the 100 block of Tarboro Street in downtown Wilson, but merchants along the 200 block are preparing for headaches as construction starts this …
Lawmakers address opioid epidemic
This week, the state budget continues to be the top priority for lawmakers in both the House and Senate. Here are some state and local highlights from the week.
MEDICAID EXPANSION, OPIOID …
Socialism: The true gospel of greed
“Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country.”
That’s from President Trump’s last State of the Union address. I’m sure many people found it as …
Eddie Joyner
Eddie Joyner, 67, of Wilson died Friday, June 14, 2019. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home, 1820 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, Wilson. Condolences may be posted to …
Robert Dixon
Robert Dixon, 72, of 322 Pine Shoals Drive, Snow Hill, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. Arrangements are by Haskins Funeral Home and Cremations.
Sharon Roberts Newsome
Sharon Roberts Newsome, 68, of 1906 Downing St., died Friday, June 14, 2019. Condolences can be directed to carronsfuneralhome.com or faxed to 252-237-0120. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, …
Nathan Battle
Nathan Battle, 78 of Wilson died Sunday, June 16, 2019. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home, 1820 Martin Luther King Parkway, Wilson.
Rejanie Ann Pearce
Rejanie Ann Pearce, 55 died Saturday, June 15, 2019. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home, 1820 Martin Luther King Parkway, Wilson.
Vickie Worley Flowers
July 27, 1963 — June 15, 2019
Vickie Worley Flowers, 55, of Elm City passed away Saturday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will …
Thresia Speights Mendoza
Thresia Speights Mendoza, 64, of 100 Kristina Drive, Selma, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete. Condolences may be directed to carronsfuneralhome.com or faxed to 252.237.0120. …
Roy Edmundson
Roy Edmundson, 77, of 1005 Aycock St., Wilson, died June 13, 2019. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at L.N. Forbes Tabernacle, 1801 Lane St., Ext., Wilson. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Lane …
Trump’s foreign policy: Wrong friends, wrong foes
Well, it looks like Americans have elected an individual who does not seem to be very cerebral. He talks about cozying up to Russia and North Korea, yet champions trying to identify Iran and Cuba as …
Benson girl, 10, on breathing tube after Wednesday crash
BENSON — A 10-year-old girl remained sedated and on a breathing tube Friday after she was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a three-car crash late last Wednesday near …
