Board OKs nightclub change to sweepstakes cafe
Preliminary approval was granted Tuesday to turn the former Oscar’s Lounge into a sweepstakes cafe. ...
Officials offer weather tips and tell how to report power outage
The best way to stay safe during a winter storm is to stay in and off the roads. But if you must tra...
Council meeting includes property sales, annexation
Wilson City Council met briefly and virtually on Thursday to approve the sale of two properties, the...
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...
School closings for Friday announced
Area school closures for Friday include the following: • Wilson County Schools and central office. F...
COVID-19 cases drop as hospitalizations rise
While Wilson County saw a decrease in the average number of COVID-19 cases this week, hospitalizatio...
Wastewater spill’s cause unknown
Wilson city officials reported a spill of untreated wastewater into the Bloomery Swamp on Wednesday....
Snow, sleet and bitter cold temps in forecast
Now is the time to get ready for another winter blast. Bitter cold temperatures combined with snow a...
Animal lovers honor Betty White through local rescues
Wilson animal rescue groups received several thousand dollars in donations this month in honor of an...
Wilson man found dead in yard
Wilson police responding to a gunshot call found a man dead in a front yard late Tuesday. Investigat...
Students awarded scholarships in King’s honor
Two Wilson college students were awarded scholarships this week in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. J...
Chicken plate sale fundraiser set for Saturday
Freedom Ministries of Wilson will hold a barbecue chicken plate sale at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, a...
Storm halts hoops activity, including Wilson Prep Showcase
The impending winter storm expected to begin Thursday night has already caused a wave of postponemen...
Chase, shooting lead to arrests
Police have arrested three Wilson men on attempted murder charges in a month-old car chase and shoot...
Truist cuts down overdraft fees, joining other big banks
NEW YORK — Truist Bank said Tuesday it is reducing its overdraft fees, becoming the latest big bank ...
Fire extinguished at vacant duplex
Wilson firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a Sunday night residential fire. Authorities wer...
Fike starts strong, flattens Hunt 59-38
When the Fike and Hunt varsity girls basketball teams met for the first time this season, in the Far...
Wilson County earns grant for community paramedics
Wilson County Emergency Medical Services has received a $280,000 grant to implement a community para...
$23 million in renovations planned for Cherry Hotel
For several years, a fence has surrounded the historic Cherry Hotel on Nash Street as developers com...
Medicaid beneficiaries can receive free at-home COVID tests
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has taken action to ensure North Carolina...
St. Timothy's supports Team Power Foundation
State asks FEMA for help as COVID hospitalizations surge
RALEIGH — The highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 is sending record numbers of people to N...
Council meeting includes property sales, annexation
Wilson City Council met briefly and virtually on Thursday to approve the sale of two properties, the...
Officials offer weather tips and tell how to report power outage
The best way to stay safe during a winter storm is to stay in and off the roads. But if you must tra...
Board OKs nightclub change to sweepstakes cafe
Preliminary approval was granted Tuesday to turn the former Oscar’s Lounge into a sweepstakes cafe. ...
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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...
Procession ushers Wilson police captain’s body home
Wilson Police Chief Scott Biddle gave a solemn salute as he rode by the police department Saturday a...
Nearby vehicles moved as car burns
First responders were able to safely move adjacent vehicles away as a car burned in a grocery store ...
‘Exceptional’ Wilson firefighter remembered
Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the loss of Wilson Fire/Rescue Services firefighter Jame...
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
Resilience lights path to brighter days ahead
The brother I never had
We can all do our part to end senseless violence
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Our Opinion: Coleman inspires future generations of Wilson leaders
If longtime leaders’ departure leaves big shoes to fill, then A.P. Coleman left behind a gargantuan ...
Our Opinion: Will court uphold the people’s will on voter ID law?
More than three years after North Carolina voters decided to require photo identification at the pol...
Our Opinion: Wilson honors public servants gone too soon
THUMBS UP to Wilson residents and first responders who honored the memories of two local heroes in t...
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Next dose of precipitation should be rain
The return of sunshine Saturday should get our area above freezing, probably into the 35- to 37-degr...
Delaying primaries would interfere with courts’ review
This week, the General Assembly was in session for one day to vote on House Bill 605, a bill by Repu...
Play an active role in your community college
Wilson Community College currently has 31 curriculum degree programs. And each of these programs has...
Staycation beats destinations for exotic getaways
About this time each year, my wife and I start thinking about a vacation. I don’t know if we are sti...
Schumer gets it half-right on filibuster
On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Democrats tried and failed to pass a one-time exception to that body’s pra...
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AREA ROUNDUP: WCA boys pick up road win
ROCKY MOUNT — Behind a balanced effort that saw four players score in double figures, the Wilson Chr...
Revenge of the Knights: Evans, Murphy spark second-half comeback against WCD
The Greenfield School varsity boys basketball team used a red-hot second half and a combined 56 poin...
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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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Medicaid beneficiaries can receive free at-home COVID tests
State asks FEMA for help as COVID hospitalizations surge
City police crack down on illegal drugs
RMPD investigating Circle K robbery
Local police looking for missing Northampton County man
Former state House member endorses candidate
NCDOT: Stay off roads, don't put yourself in harm's way
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Johnston has free N95, KN95 masks
Johnston schools closed Friday
Kenly's Super Seniors off to small but fun start
SSS students display their photos
Selma to charge developers for sewage-treatment capacity
Selma to unveil newest mural in February
To increase revenue, Selma Civic Center might ease some rules
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