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Man killed after crash, burglary

Police have released limited details in a Wilson man’s early Thursday shooting death. Rakim Jamar S...

2 arrested in robbery, car theft

Wilson police have arrested a two men in a Nov. 22 armed robbery and car theft. Alexander Lewis Mobl...

Wilson’s COVID case count continues decline

Wilson County continued to see a decrease in the average number of COVID-19 cases this week. Wilson...

Wilson voting schedule set for May primary

Filing for the May primary hasn’t resumed, but local officials on Tuesday set the times and days for...

Wilson native honored for role as ‘Soul Train’ costume designer

Wilson native Tamechi Toney Briggs was recently celebrated as a groundbreaking dancer and costume de...

Random signs around Wilson combine humor and art

“Sky High Turkey Cat” and “Lady Rock Toss” are just a couple of the seemingly random pastel signs drive...

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...

Exonerated of wrongful murder conviction, Ray Finch dies at 83

Ray Finch never gave up — even at the end of his life. The 83-year-old, who was freed from a North ...

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...

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...

Dave DiFilippo cartoon for Jan. 28

Dave DiFilippo cartoon for Jan. 25

Child support complicates abortion debate

Crossing partisan battle lines and taking heavy fire from both sides, Rep. Forrest Bennett unwitting...

Anti-encryption scoundrels play to parents’ fears

The UK’s Home Office, Rolling Stone reports, is ramping up for a new offensive against end-to-end en...

Spam and scam calls plague cellphone users

Who knew I had so many friends worried about my car’s warranty? Before Christmas, it felt like a ho...

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...