Exonerated of wrongful murder conviction, Ray Finch dies at 83
Ray Finch died Monday, nearly three years after he was freed from a North Carolina prison. Finch was...
Police: Teen shot in leg, arm
Wilson police say a 17-year-old was shot in the leg and in the arm on Saturday. Police responded to ...
Wilson Woods kitchen fire snuffed
No one was injured in a Sunday morning cooking fire at a popular apartment complex. Wilson Fire/Resc...
Wilson Prep Showcase shelved for this year as Tigers face busy week
The weekend snow, although mostly gone now, left one casualty on the area sports scene in its wake —...
‘Great Resignation’ resonates in Wilson
In 40 years of business, The Action Group CEO Tav Gauss has seen just about everything. However, the...
Imagination Station celebrates 30 years
Next month marks 30 years since the Imagination Station Science & History Museum opened its doors an...
Wilson Arts benefits from unclaimed cash
State Treasurer Dale Folwell presented Wilson Arts officials with $500 from the state’s unclaimed pr...
Mick Rankin suspends NC House campaign
Rancher and retired U.S. Navy officer Mick Rankin has suspended his campaign for N.C. House District...
Housing grant awarded to drug convicts with tax debt
ROCKY MOUNT — The City Council has awarded a $25,000 housing grant to property owners convicted of s...
DNA search underway in Haywood County case
MOUNT AIRY — A partnership that solved at least four unidentified body cases in North Carolina last ...
Wilson enjoys snowy weekend
Wilsonians awoke to a winter wonderland Saturday after at least 5 inches of snow fell overnight. Ki...
Downtown bar coming to Bailey
BAILEY — Town officials have cleared the way for a downtown tavern to open its doors. Jonatan Gaona ...
Video: Snowfall sparks flurry of fun
Wilson County residents made snowmen, snow angels and snow cream, scouted the best slopes for sleddi...
Photos from a fun day in the snow
Staff writer and resident photographer Drew C. Wilson was out taking photos around 5 a.m. Saturday and ...
Board OKs nightclub's change to sweepstakes center
The Wilson Board of Adjustment on Tuesday granted preliminary approval to a proposal to turn the for...
Lynn’s Hallmark loses lease, plans Valentine's Day closure
Lynn’s Hallmark is closing after owners said the Heritage Crossing storefront was leased out from un...
Tham, Peterkin power BC women over Emmanuel
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. — Behind double-doubles from forward Jami Tham and center Shanika Peterkin, th...
Bulldogs downed by Lions 96-82
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. — Looking for its first back-to-back wins in two months, the Barton College me...
Exonerated of wrongful murder conviction, Ray Finch dies at 83
Ray Finch died Monday, nearly three years after he was freed from a North Carolina prison. Finch was...
State seeks death penalty in 5-year-old Cannon Hinnant's murder
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for a man accused of shooting and killing a 5-year-old in 20...
NC House panel meets to examine K-12 education’s future
RALEIGH — A study panel composed of several North Carolina House members and charged with considerin...
Justices to hear challenge to race in college admissions
The conservative-dominated Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration o...
US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia tension
WASHINGTON — At President Biden’s direction, the Pentagon is putting about 8,500 U.S.-based troops o...
Wilson Woods kitchen fire snuffed
No one was injured in a Sunday morning cooking fire at a popular apartment complex. Wilson Fire/Resc...
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Video: Snowfall sparks flurry of fun
Wilson County residents made snowmen, snow angels and snow cream, scouted the best slopes for sleddi...
Wilson enjoys snowy weekend
Wilsonians awoke to a winter wonderland Saturday after at least 5 inches of snow fell overnight. Ki...
Imagination Station celebrates 30 years
Next month marks 30 years since the Imagination Station Science & History Museum opened its doors an...
EDITORIAL
Our Opinion: A timely reminder that King’s dream is too long deferred
THUMBS UP to the Wilson MLK Commission for bringing Wilson residents together in spirit at a time wh...
Insurance commissioner: Exercise caution with portable heaters
With cold temperatures and potential wintry weather in the forecast, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mik...
WILSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wilson honors Capt. Reggie Smith's life and legacy
Wilson police Capt. Reggie Smith had a servant’s heart. He loved to help people, he respected others...
Health concerns draw focus away from campaign
A million wasted years, all in 2021
Legacy leaves Wilson breathless
COVID cases, politics and fuzzy math
Fontenot is the leader District 24 deserves
Treating minorities like victims won’t help them rise
California is no state for NC to emulate
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CARTOONS
How to spot scam debt collectors
If you have bills that are past due, you might be contacted by a debt collector. But don’t be fooled...
State should let hospitals compete
By restricting competition among hospitals and other medical providers, North Carolina keeps the cos...
Snow redux? Friday forecasts flirt with flurries
There is a good chance our area will get a glimpse at above-average afternoon temperatures Tuesday a...
Clickbait crusaders challenge cops
An activist’s testy exchange with a small-town police chief is stoking outsize outrage on YouTube, t...
Thank you for coming
Your presence brings reassurance to those in need, For those of us still lost in the mist of memory,...
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Both Knights editions win at TBS
BURLINGTON — Both Greenfield School boys basketball teams picked up wins Tuesday against host The Bu...
AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones down DASH for 7th win
The Community Christian boys basketball team took another step toward a winning season as a fully in...
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Angarole-Clark
Anna Narron Clark and Philip Richard Angarole II, both of Raleigh, exchanged marriage vows Oct. 30 i...
Yogurt makes these pancakes tender and delicious
We made some delicious pancakes Sunday during the first of our icy cold weekends. Our older granddau...
The secret in granddaughter’s scrambled eggs
Our life’s story these days is a test of how we learn something new about ourselves and our family. ...
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