
Wilson Record Show returns Saturday
The Wilson Record Show, presented by Phil’s Music Exchange of Wilson, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,...

Amtrak fire causes train delays
Firefighters were called to extinguish a smoldering fire underneath an Amtrak train. Amtrak Train 92...

Wilson recreation is booming for all ages
Recreation during the pandemic looked different, especially leagues and camps. Organizers are now ce...
Audit prompts clerk of court to tweak guardianship bonds
The Wilson County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office says it implemented new policies after a state au...

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...

Clinician suggests getting help after trauma
A clinician featured in a recent book says all trauma victims have a different journey when it comes...

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...

Distraction cited in boating death
A report cites operator inattention as a causal factor in a June 5 Buckhorn Reservoir boating accide...

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...

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...

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...
Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agrees to resign
LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign, his office said Thursday, ending an unpr...
Wilson man’s killer released on parole after 30 years
After years of fighting to keep one of her father’s killers behind bars, Gina Bradley Childress will...
Wilson Record Show returns Saturday
The Wilson Record Show, presented by Phil’s Music Exchange of Wilson, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,...
Amtrak fire causes train delays
Firefighters were called to extinguish a smoldering fire underneath an Amtrak train. Amtrak Train 92...
Audit prompts clerk of court to tweak guardianship bonds
The Wilson County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office says it implemented new policies after a state au...
Wilson recreation is booming for all ages
Recreation during the pandemic looked different, especially leagues and camps. Organizers are now ce...
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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
Would you have signed the declaration?
Over the July Fourth holiday, we experienced the traditional red, white and blue salutes to our nati...
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 ...
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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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Clinician suggests getting help after trauma
A clinician featured in a recent book says all trauma victims have a different journey when it comes...
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 ...
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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 Police Department places Ronald Johnson on leave
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
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