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Seniors honored in celebration at activity center
Dozens of older adults were celebrated Friday at the Wilson County Senior Activity Center. The “Age ...
Overnight storm brings down 19 utility poles
A strong thunderstorm roared through Wilson County around 1:30 a.m. Friday snapping 19 utility polls...
Wind damage extensive in Lucama
LUCAMA — Lucama resident Zachary Wilder was awakened at 1:15 a.m. Friday by the sound of golf-ball-s...
Professor: Wilson should tackle demographic challenges head-on
Wilson’s 2020 census figures startled many stakeholders, including local leaders who doubted the acc...
‘Just glad to be alive’: Man survives after flipping car into water
When Jamie McQueen regained consciousness after flipping his car upside down into the water, the fir...
Fairgrounds to host Spring Expo on Saturday
The Wilson Chamber of Commerce Spring Expo is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Wilson Coun...
Art installation transforms studio ceiling
The artist behind a new permanent art installation at the Wilson Arts Center said he wanted “to crea...
Election Day: Scenes from Wilson County primary voting
Nearly one in five registered Wilson County voters participated in Tuesday’s primaries and Wilson Ci...
Don Davis, Sandy Smith prevail in US House primaries
State Sen. Don Davis of Snow Hill claimed victory over three challengers on Tuesday to claim the Dem...
Fitch, Newton win NC Senate primaries
Two seasoned Wilson County politicians won their N.C. Senate primaries on Tuesday, setting the stage...
Incumbents retain Wilson City Council seats
Two of Wilson’s city councilmen were reelected handily on Tuesday while two others faced stiff compe...
Stroud holds off Freshwater-Smith in Court of Appeals primary
Chief Judge Donna Stroud won Tuesday’s Republican primary to retain her N.C. Court of Appeals seat, ...
No political hot potatoes in precinct meal
There was no gaslighting over the green beans, no partisan politics in the potato salad and no hush ...
Beasley, Budd win as NC voters pare down primary candidates
RALElGH — U.S. Rep. Ted Budd and former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley won their re...
Board votes to close Winstead Elementary, Toisnot Middle
In a 5-2 vote, the Wilson County Board of Education decided Monday to permanently close Winstead Ele...
House catches fire while under construction
Officials say a spark from welders working on a house ignited a Sunday afternoon fire. Wilson Fire/...
Jeff Bell to promote art across the state
Vollis Simpson has been at the heart of Jeff Bell’s work in Wilson, but he recently took a job that ...
NC groups, voters urge justices to avoid redistricting case
RALEIGH — North Carolina advocacy groups and voters who this year persuaded state courts to overturn...
Poll: Biden’s approval dips to lowest in his presidency
President Joe Biden’s approval rating dipped to the lowest point of his presidency in May, a new pol...
Judge: COVID asylum restrictions must continue on border
NEW ORLEANS — Pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border must c...
‘You came, and you conquered’: Students reach goal with graduation
Corvair Batts worked on her associate degree in early childhood education in the late ’90s, but she ...
Wind damage extensive in Lucama
LUCAMA — Lucama resident Zachary Wilder was awakened at 1:15 a.m. Friday by the sound of golf-ball-s...
Seniors honored in celebration at activity center
Dozens of older adults were celebrated Friday at the Wilson County Senior Activity Center. The “Age ...
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WILSON ARTS CENTER
Art installation transforms studio ceiling
The artist behind a new permanent art installation at the Wilson Arts Center said he wanted “to crea...
Woman escapes truck wreck, fire
ELM CITY — A young woman escaped serious injury Friday after crashing her truck into a utility pole ...
Bridge upgrade closes US 117 Alternate
Trains will continue running through Wilson County as workers replace a span over the CSX railroad t...
IMAGINATION STATION SCIENCE & HISTORY MUSEUM
Elevator working after 2-month outage
The Imagination Station’s elevator is lifting visitors again, but a $100,000 upgrade may be required...
U.S. 117 DETOUR
Bridge replacement set to begin
Trains will continue clattering through Wilson County as workers replace a span over the CSX railroa...
WILSON CITY COUNCIL
‘Demand more of our local officials’: Forum sparks spirited dialogue
Incumbents and challengers stressed the need for community involvement and public input during a Wil...
Elites dumb us down with celebrity gossip
‘Pro-care’ means respecting women’s choices
ECU health study a rewarding experience
Are we straying from the righteous path?
Column undervalues government employees’ religious freedom
Follow Golden Rule in Marty’s takeout line
Biden’s bungles should dissuade ‘genetic Democrats’
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CARTOONS
Cold front to follow scorching weekend
Temperatures are forecast to remain well above our historical averages this weekend, but major relie...
Learning to communicate through American Sign Language
The American Sign Language interpreter education program at Wilson Community College is one of only ...
Mental health has impact on our well-being
When you think about your health, what first comes to mind? For many — if not most — of us, it’s pro...
Housing prices reflect changes in work
It was bound to happen. The percentage of adults working from home has fallen significantly from its...
Election winners: Trump, outside money and rage
Pundits and politicos like to talk about “mainstream” or “Main Street” Republicans, as if they made ...
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Area Calendar, May 21-22
Saturday, May 21 High School Varsity Girls Soccer NCISAA 1-A championship at Fayetteville Academy — ...
TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP: Firebirds secure three all-state finishes
GREENSBORO – As he gathered a group of 16 performers, the largest he would ever take to the NCHSAA 3...
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Wilson woman joins arts grant advisory council
A Wilson interior designer has been appointed to the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation’s Public Art Advis...
Living so that we may ‘contribute a verse’
For those of us who think that our lives do not count for anything and do not contribute to the worl...
Muffins bring back memories of Mama
Mama had a sweet tooth and always enjoyed desserts and candy. Sometimes, she’d even eat her dessert ...
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Nash UNC Health Care to host annual Healthy Heart Fair
City apartment fire ruled accidental
Fiber optic network coming to Rocky Mount
Major city road to get roundabout
Triangle Tyre officially withdraws tire project in Edgecombe County
Book club donates cash to school reading program
Bailey’s inaugural Sweetpotato Festival is Saturday
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State, local Democrats on same page
Vendor fair showcases small businesses
Corinth Holders wind ensemble is a world champion
Business owners back downtown social district
College trustees still considering severance pay for departed president
Mayor promises better customer service in Selma
Selma pool won’t open this summer
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