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Art installation transforms studio ceiling
The artist behind a new permanent art installation at the Wilson Arts Center said he wanted “to crea...
Bailey’s inaugural Sweetpotato Festival is Saturday
BAILEY — In an effort to revitalize its community, the Bailey Chamber of Commerce will hold the inau...
Check out vendors at Spring Expo
The exhibit “Down East Light” will open with a reception from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Th...
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...
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, ...
Incumbents retain Wilson City Council seats
Two of Wilson’s city councilmen were reelected handily on Tuesday while two others faced stiff compe...
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 ...
WECA and WAAT students celebrate graduation
Seniors at the Wilson Academy of Applied Technology and Wilson Early College Academy celebrated a mi...
City hiring staff to resume summer swim lessons
Swim lessons are coming back this summer after a hiatus due to the pandemic. “We are looking at a bu...
Everyone invited to downtown art celebrations
Without further ado, the Art at 123 gallery is reopening with a day of festivities and fun. “I’m one...
City working to re-imagine Library Lawn
The Library Lawn is getting a facelift as the area evolves with new construction next door. The gras...
Check will help with rare book purchase
Check out vendors at Spring Expo
The exhibit “Down East Light” will open with a reception from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Th...
Art installation transforms studio ceiling
The artist behind a new permanent art installation at the Wilson Arts Center said he wanted “to crea...
Bailey’s inaugural Sweetpotato Festival is Saturday
BAILEY — In an effort to revitalize its community, the Bailey Chamber of Commerce will hold the inau...
‘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...
Election Day: Scenes from Wilson County primary voting
Nearly one in five registered Wilson County voters participated in Tuesday’s primaries and Wilson Ci...
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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...
Senior bowlers play for the life of it
It’s a few minutes before 2 p.m., and Daisy Crump is pulling her bowling ball behind her on a rollin...
‘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’
Democrats and Planned Parenthood's racist roots
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CARTOONS
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 ...
Scammers target consumers with cryptocurrency scams
Scammers are always looking for what’s new and popular to strike the unsuspecting. Cryptocurrency is...
Suppressing insane ideas doesn’t stop insane conduct
Why did Payton Gendron — allegedly, but he livestreamed it, so it’s not like there’s much doubt — mu...
Warm front boosts storm chances; temps could peak at 98
A high pressure ridge promises to bring our area moderate temperatures and low humidity Tuesday and ...
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Area Calendar, May 19-20, 2022
Thursday, May 19 High School Varsity Girls Soccer NCHSAA playoffs, second round — 2-A: East Carteret...
SouthWest Edgecombe inducts first Hall of Fame class since 2019
PINETOPS — The 15th SouthWest Edgecombe High Athletic Hall of Fame induction, and the first since 20...
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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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Police arrest alleged thief, recover truck and trailer stolen from Duck-Thru
Spring Hope man charged in major drug sting
COVID cases spiking in Nash County
Nash County’s credit rating gets a bump
Box truck, trailer stolen from Duck-Thru
Stroud holds off Freshwater-Smith in Court of Appeals primary
Don Davis, Sandy Smith prevail in US House primaries
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State, local Democrats on same page
Corinth Holders wind ensemble is a world champion
College trustees still considering severance pay for departed president
Mayor promises better customer service in Selma
Selma residents could face even higher tax increase
Lunches will cost more but will be better, schools say
Schools’ budget request tops $98 million
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