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NewsJune 9
Demand grows for overdose prevention toolsDemand grows for overdose prevention toolsWilson County’s free naloxone and drug test strip vending machines are seeing high demand, with hundreds of lifesaving doses and test kits accessed as officials work to combat rising overdose deaths.
Man faces child rape charge
NewsJune 9
Man faces child rape chargeA Wilson man has been charged with first-degree statutory rape of a child. 
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Mayor Stevens has no reason to apologize
OpinionJune 9
Mayor Stevens has no reason to apologizeA Wilson resident defends Mayor Carlton Stevens’ removal of a controversial Eyes on Main Street photo, criticizing the City Council’s response.
Letter to the editor
Democrats were right to vote for NC House budget
OpinionJune 9
Democrats were right to vote for NC House budgetDemocrats backed North Carolina’s House budget as it offers major teacher pay raises and fewer partisan “poison pills,” signaling a shift toward bipartisan cooperation not seen in over a decade.
By Alexander H. Jones
Supply-side policies boost North Carolina
OpinionJune 9
Supply-side policies boost North CarolinaNorth Carolina’s supply-side reforms since 2010 cut income and corporate taxes, curbed spending and fueled economic growth — though not enough to fully offset lower tax rates with higher revenues.
By John Hood
Stuck in the middle with Elon
OpinionJune 9
Stuck in the middle with ElonElon Musk’s call for a new centrist political party sparks debate, but history and America’s electoral system suggest third parties face near-impossible odds of breaking through.
By Thomas L. Knapp
Trump, Musk and Noyes
OpinionJune 9
Trump, Musk and NoyesA look at Jane Borden’s new book on American cults, the Trump-Musk political rift and how history repeats itself through powerful leaders and their complex personal lives.
By D.G. Martin
Barton names Matt Padgett next baseball coach
SportsJune 9
Barton names Matt Padgett next baseball coachBarton College has named former Limestone University assistant Matt Padgett as its new head baseball coach, succeeding Keith Gorman and bringing extensive playing and coaching experience to the program.
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Local DAR chapter honors high school students
NewsJune 9
Local DAR chapter honors high school students
Fike seniors honored at Awards Day
NewsJune 9
Fike seniors honored at Awards Day
Down to Business: Pickleball tournament will support annual Chick-fil-A fundraiser
NewsJune 8
Down to Business: Pickleball tournament will support annual Chick-fil-A fundraiser
‘Look before you lock’: Agencies warn of hot car danger to children
NewsJune 8
‘Look before you lock’: Agencies warn of hot car danger to children
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Home sweet again for Tobs in win over Sharks
SportsJune 9
Home sweet again for Tobs in win over Sharks
The Wilson Tobs remained unbeaten at home and improved to 4-3 with an 8-3 win over the Wilmington Sharks, powered by a five-run first inning and a season-high 12 hits in Coastal Plain League play.
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Hunt’s Massey, CBA’s Steele pick up NCBCA all-state honors
SportsJune 7
Hunt’s Massey, CBA’s Steele pick up NCBCA all-state honors
Production under way on documentary about Fike football championship era
SportsJune 7
Production under way on documentary about Fike football championship era
Warriors’ seniors Polk, Little land NCSCA all-state acclaim
SportsJune 6
Warriors’ seniors Polk, Little land NCSCA all-state acclaim
Wheeler, Mallol lead postseason honors for Golden Demons
SportsJune 6
Wheeler, Mallol lead postseason honors for Golden Demons
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Post 13 splits Saturday twinbill at Beaufort Post 99
SportsJune 9
Post 13 splits Saturday twinbill at Beaufort Post 99
Coastal Plain League Glance, June 8, 2025
SportsJune 9
Coastal Plain League Glance, June 8, 2025
Larry Pittman Memorial Jr. Golf Championship deadline is June 11
SportsJune 9
Larry Pittman Memorial Jr. Golf Championship deadline is June 11
Area Calendar, June 9-10, 2025
SportsJune 9
Area Calendar, June 9-10, 2025
Editorial
NewsJune 6
Lawsuit accuses Wilson County deputies of wrongful death
NewsJune 6
Residents win Boggle competition
NewsJune 6
Sallie B. Howard seniors receive awards 
NewsJune 6
Firefighters respond to machine fire at Bridgestone
Opinion
Our Opinion: High time for NC to regulate hemp products
OpinionJune 6
Our Opinion: High time for NC to regulate hemp products
Congratulations to Wilson County graduates
OpinionJune 6
Congratulations to Wilson County graduates
Smart policies help grow NC’s clean energy economy
OpinionJune 6
Smart policies help grow NC’s clean energy economy
Courts could clarify North Carolina’s executive, legislative power
OpinionJune 6
Courts could clarify North Carolina’s executive, legislative power
Life
Hicks celebrates 100th birthday
LifeJune 3
Hicks celebrates 100th birthday
Rather Be Cooking: Fresh strawberries the crowning touch for this pie
LifeMay 29
Rather Be Cooking: Fresh strawberries the crowning touch for this pie
Patient thankful for hospital care
LifeApr. 21
Patient thankful for hospital care
Easy, cheesy slow cooker soup feeds a crowd
LifeApr. 9
Easy, cheesy slow cooker soup feeds a crowd
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