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Attorney Will Farris named to NC Courts Commission
Wilson personal injury and criminal defense attorney Will Farris will help evaluate the state’s cour...
Wilson focuses on hydrant paint, repairs
As spring blooms around Wilson, city workers are chipping away at faded paint to brighten up some fi...
Drug ring boss sentenced to federal prison
Authorities say an Elm City gang member who led a tri-county drug trafficking ring will spend more t...
Teen faces murder charge in fatal stabbing
Police have arrested an 18-year-old accused of fatally stabbing another young woman in a parking lot...
Wilson plans switch to LED street lights
Wilson officials on Thursday discussed a plan to replace outdated street lights with LEDs. “We’re us...
School for the Deaf teachers, staff celebrate year
The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf leadership team surprised teachers and staff with a p...
Girl Scout volunteers honored
Two Wilson County Girl Scouts volunteers have received two prestigious awards. Jamie Mincey of Luca...
Wilson fugitive captured in Florida after fleeing his attempted murder trial
A Wilson man who vanished during his attempted murder trial has been captured in Jacksonville, Flori...
Police: Walgreens robbed at gunpoint
Police are investigating a Tuesday night armed robbery at the Walgreens pharmacy at the corner of N....
19-year-old student killed in stabbing
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology students are mourning the loss of a classmate who was killed Mo...
Wilson Arts Center is new downtown ‘anchor’
Photography is the focus for the first exhibits at the picture-perfect Wilson Arts Center now open i...
Wilsonians pray for country, community
Dozens gathered Thursday with heads bowed and hearts open on the Wilson County Courthouse steps for ...
Elm City man charged in Durham robbery
Police have arrested an Elm City man accused of committing an armed robbery in Durham. A Wilson pol...
Planning board OKs tiny homes for seniors
An effort to provide affordable housing for Wilson’s older adults is taking shape with a four-pack o...
Digital sign could provide water outage notices
LUCAMA — Mayor Jeff Johnson said the town wants to develop a notification system for water outages. ...
Deans Farm operators named Small Business Leaders of the Year
James Sharp was just 6 when he sold a watermelon from the family garden to a neighbor for $5. “That ...
Attorney Will Farris named to NC Courts Commission
Wilson personal injury and criminal defense attorney Will Farris will help evaluate the state’s cour...
Wilson focuses on hydrant paint, repairs
As spring blooms around Wilson, city workers are chipping away at faded paint to brighten up some fi...
Drug ring boss sentenced to federal prison
Authorities say an Elm City gang member who led a tri-county drug trafficking ring will spend more t...
Wilson plans switch to LED street lights
Wilson officials on Thursday discussed a plan to replace outdated street lights with LEDs. “We’re us...
School for the Deaf teachers, staff celebrate year
The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf leadership team surprised teachers and staff with a p...
Girl Scout volunteers honored
Two Wilson County Girl Scouts volunteers have received two prestigious awards. Jamie Mincey of Luca...
Rain chances to follow sunny weekend
The Wilson Times area should be able to enjoy a sun-filled, dry weekend before more shower and thund...
School for the Deaf teachers, staff celebrate year
The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf leadership team surprised teachers and staff with a p...
‘They hurt me to my soul; they took my baby’: Family, friends gather to remember Trinity Williams
Jacqueline Williams stood near a basketball goal and looked at the hundreds of people gathered at La...
‘Respectful and honorable rites’: American Legion retires faded flags
American Legion Post 13 has a big box where its members keep all the tattered and unserviceable Amer...
NCAA soccer tournament showcases Wilson, Gillette fields
As a senior associate athletic director for the University of New Mexico, Ed Manzanares has seen his...
Gardners diversify with pivot to peppers
There may be no better example of bringing farmer ingenuity to the retail marketplace than Gardner F...
A Little opener for Fike: Demons outduel Pirates 1-0
The Fike High varsity baseball team had no fewer than three opportunities to provide additional run ...
Drug ring boss sentenced to federal prison
Rain chances to follow sunny weekend
Shannon Sutton receives American Banker honor
Boarding kennel to reopen under new ownership
Nash Community College names manufacturing center for Gene Haas
Nash Correctional warden earns state award
Spring Hope woman wins $200,000 lottery prize
State to name bridge for former transportation board member Gus Tulloss
Bailey man arrested on 17 outstanding warrants
Rain chances to follow sunny weekend
Deputy shoots suspect during arrest in Benson
Clayton manager resigns
Midweek showers to usher in cooler air
Body dumped on interstate remains mystery
Health Department to offer vaccines
Smithfield, county to meet on incentives for employer
Tuesday could be year’s first 90-degree day
Rain chances to follow sunny weekend
The Wilson Times area should be able to enjoy a sun-filled, dry weekend before more shower and thund...
Pay your taxes, not scammers
This year, the IRS and the North Carolina Department of Revenue have both extended the deadline for ...
Help children learn during summer vacation
Last week in the General Assembly has been the busiest since I was appointed last summer. On Wednesd...
What's in a name? For this average Joe, more than meets the ear
I have a problem with people getting my name wrong. I have a pretty simple name, without a lot of l...
HVAC in the time of COVID-19
Did you know that since the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we go about our everyday lives, the ai...
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Our Opinion: NC should let public review body camera video
The standard objection, a familiar talking point recited so often it’s become a cliché, goes somethi...
Our Opinion: Sheriff Woodard is wise to invest in deputies' training
THUMBS UP to Sheriff Calvin Woodard’s emphasis on training, which reflects both an investment in dep...
Our Opinion: Biddle a natural choice to lead Wilson Police
The Wilson Police Department is losing its longtime leader, but the top cop selected to succeed Chie...