4 school board incumbents seek reelection
All four Wilson County Board of Education members whose terms end this year have filed to run for re...
Campers busy as bees at The SPOT
The bees are busy at The SPOT this summer. Not only are the bees making honey, but the kids are lear...
French lensman drawn to people
French photographer Jean-Pierre Duvergé enjoys documenting the lives, homes and routines of the peop...
Greenfield's Salter saluted as top AD by NCISAA
In his 24 seasons as varsity boys basketball head coach at Greenfield School, Rob Salter has won 590...
Little League state tourneys start Friday at Gillette
More baseball is on the way for a pair of Wilson City Little League age-group all-star teams as the ...
Wilson Medical Center submits plan to fix Medicare violations
Wilson Medical Center expects to retain its ability to treat Medicare patients after regulators conf...
Wilson Prep's Battle has one final role: all-star
Christen Battle filled a variety of roles in his two seasons with the Wilson Preparatory Academy var...
Fleming fireworks celebrate Fourth
Fireworks lit up the sky above Fleming Stadium as Wilson marked an early start to Independence Day f...
Conservative Wilson Women meet Wednesday
The Conservative Wilson Women group will hold its next meeting at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at t...
Dream deferred: Wheeler returns as Demons baseball coach
In baseball – and life – timing can make all the difference in the world. For Jay Wheeler, the chanc...
Tig’s Courtyard sold to family friend
It is impossible to recall the number of Friday after Thanksgiving sandwiches or tropical salads Tig...
Families take home donated desktop computers
Brenda McNair and Alice Locus couldn’t wait to return home and set up their new desktop computers fo...
Drought threatens crops, gardens
Most of Wilson County is at risk of moving into a severe drought classification. “Portions of Wilson...
Former Hunt star Brianna Tucker headed to N.C. State after stellar two years at Louisburg College
Brianna Tucker, a former Hunt High softball star who was a standout performer at Louisburg College t...
Cooper signs executive order protecting abortion access
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Wednesday shielding out-of-state abortion patien...
Biden says he’s working to win WNBA player’s freedom from Russia
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden spoke Wednesday with the wife of detained WNBA player Brittney Grin...
Fed: Sharply higher rates may be needed to quell inflation
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials were concerned at their meeting last month that consumers wer...
Students receive scholarships at Darden alumni event
Charles H. Darden High School Alumni Association awarded scholarships to seven students during the a...
Fike's first graduating class celebrates reunion
Wilson Arts camps inspire public housing students
If a frog jumps into a pot of boiling water, it will jump out just as quickly. As a popular metaphor...
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Crashed trucks snarl US 264
Traffic along U.S. 264 west of Wilson was interrupted Wednesday afternoon when a box truck carrying ...
Robb Frost: A life on the road
If you ask Robb Frost to name his hometown, he says “America.” The 35-year-old had been “camping” on...
Juneteenth Festival fills park
Shirley Marshall and grandson Jaise Futrell sipped cool shaved ice together as people swirled around...
DOWNTOWN WILSON
Adjacent structures damaged when city-owned building fell
The owner of a century-old building damaged when an adjacent city building was demolished Monday sai...
DOWNTOWN WILSON
Building razed after facade falls
In a scene reminiscent of a Godzilla movie, a giant hydraulic pincher appeared over a historic build...
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
Volunteers invest money, energy to build kids’ beds
Every bead of sweat dripping from volunteers’ foreheads was a small price to pay to ensure Wilson ki...
Workers thrive under regulated capitalism
Why gas pump pain outlasts oil price spikes
A worker’s government
Biden, Pelosi shouldn’t receive communion
Biden’s lies, incompetence disgrace presidency
‘Woke’ leftists abandon liberal values
‘Motown Revue’ returns to Boykin Center
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CARTOONS
Housing demand will stay strong
For much of the past year, housing markets were ablaze in many parts of North Carolina. Motivated bu...
As inflation hits power bills, here’s how to get help
From the grocery store to the gas pump, North Carolinians are all feeling pinched by the rising cost...
Third party? America doesn’t even have a second party
A June 29 Associated Press/NORC poll finds that 85% of Americans — including 92% of self-identified ...
A village of care keeps the lamp of hope burning
We all have heard the phrase, “it takes a village” In essence, the concept means coming together as ...
Smithfield Foods’ turnaround follows real-life legal thriller
In a colorful full-page ad in North Carolina newspapers last week, Smithfield Foods touted its commi...
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Fike’s Bolt, Mizelle cherish Clash of Carolinas experience
For recent Fike High graduate Oc Bolt, playing for North Carolina in the prestigious Clash of the Ca...
Firebirds’ Batchelor returns to East-West as coach
When Brian Batchelor arrives in Greensboro on Friday to begin preparations as an assistant coach for...
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French lensman drawn to people
French photographer Jean-Pierre Duvergé enjoys documenting the lives, homes and routines of the peop...
Joey Chestnut repeats as chomp champ in July 4 hot dog contest
NEW YORK — Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win Monday at ...
Blueberries and cheesecake a scrumptious combo
Do you ever cook a new recipe and immediately feel like you hit the jackpot? Not only does it smell ...
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Town code enforcement, cleanup continues
Town condemns additional Clark buildings
Nash students win, place in SkillsUSA championships
Officials: Fireworks dangerous, illegal in NC
Spring Hope celebrates July 4 with children’s parade
Woman shares DWI crash story
Roller rink co-owner recognized for pandemic response
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Smithfield budget rewards employees, keeps most rates steady
School board chairman seeks support for bond issue
Brown Family wins Singing Convention title
Neuse Little Theatre presents annual awards
Clayton police say don’t click on this link
Chamber honors Lacy for a lifetime of achievement
Triangle East Chamber names Emerging Leader
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