Mick Rankin suspends NC House campaign
Rancher and retired U.S. Navy officer Mick Rankin has suspended his campaign for N.C. House District...
Photos from a fun day in the snow
Staff writer and resident photographer Drew C. Wilson was out taking photos around 5 a.m. Saturday and ...
Silver Alert for missing Wilson man canceled
Update: The N.C. Center for Missing Persons canceled the Silver Alert for Kevin Lee Carter at 3:52 p...
Board OKs nightclub's change to sweepstakes center
The Wilson Board of Adjustment on Tuesday granted preliminary approval to a proposal to turn the for...
Officials offer weather tips and explain how to report power outages
The best way to stay safe during a winter storm is to stay in and off the roads. But if you must tra...
Wilson council approves property sales, annexation
The Wilson City Council met briefly and virtually on Thursday to approve the sale of two properties,...
Lynn’s Hallmark loses lease, plans Valentine's Day closure
Lynn’s Hallmark is closing after owners said the Heritage Crossing storefront was leased out from un...
COVID-19 cases drop as hospitalizations rise
While Wilson County saw a decrease in the average number of COVID-19 cases this week, hospitalizatio...
Wastewater spills' cause unknown
Wilson city officials are investigating the cause of two untreated wastewater spills from the same s...
Animal lovers honor Betty White through local rescues
Wilson animal rescue groups received several thousand dollars in donations this month in honor of an...
Free COVID-19 tests offered Tuesday in Wilson
The Wilson County Health Department will offer a free community-wide COVID-19 testing event Tuesday ...
Students awarded scholarships in King’s honor
Two Wilson college students were awarded scholarships this week in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. J...
Wilson man found dead in yard
Wilson police responding to a gunshot call found a man dead in a front yard late Tuesday. Investigat...
Storm halts hoops activity, including Wilson Prep Showcase
The impending winter storm expected to begin Thursday night has already caused a wave of postponemen...
Chase, shooting lead to arrests
Police have arrested three Wilson men on attempted murder charges in a month-old car chase and shoot...
Truist cuts down overdraft fees, joining other big banks
NEW YORK — Truist Bank said Tuesday it is reducing its overdraft fees, becoming the latest big bank ...
Fire extinguished at vacant duplex
Wilson firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a Sunday night residential fire. Authorities wer...
Fike starts strong, flattens Hunt 59-38
When the Fike and Hunt varsity girls basketball teams met for the first time this season, in the Far...
Wilson County earns grant for community paramedics
Wilson County Emergency Medical Services has received a $280,000 grant to implement a community para...
Free COVID-19 tests offered Tuesday in Wilson
The Wilson County Health Department will offer a free community-wide COVID-19 testing event Tuesday ...
Mick Rankin suspends NC House campaign
Rancher and retired U.S. Navy officer Mick Rankin has suspended his campaign for N.C. House District...
Photos from a fun day in the snow
Staff writer and resident photographer Drew C. Wilson was out taking photos around 5 a.m. Saturday and ...
It's a snow day in Wilson!
Wilsonians woke up to a winter wonderland Saturday morning. Residents measured at least 5 inches of ...
Silver Alert for missing Wilson man canceled
Update: The N.C. Center for Missing Persons canceled the Silver Alert for Kevin Lee Carter at 3:52 p...
Medicaid beneficiaries can receive free at-home COVID tests
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has taken action to ensure North Carolina...
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EDITORIAL
Our Opinion: A timely reminder that King’s dream is too long deferred
THUMBS UP to the Wilson MLK Commission for bringing Wilson residents together in spirit at a time wh...
Insurance commissioner: Exercise caution with portable heaters
With cold temperatures and potential wintry weather in the forecast, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mik...
WILSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wilson honors Capt. Reggie Smith's life and legacy
Wilson police Capt. Reggie Smith had a servant’s heart. He loved to help people, he respected others...
Procession ushers Wilson police captain’s body home
Wilson Police Chief Scott Biddle gave a solemn salute as he rode by the police department Saturday a...
Nearby vehicles moved as car burns
First responders were able to safely move adjacent vehicles away as a car burned in a grocery store ...
‘Exceptional’ Wilson firefighter remembered
Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the loss of Wilson Fire/Rescue Services firefighter Jame...
Health concerns draw focus away from campaign
A million wasted years, all in 2021
Legacy leaves Wilson breathless
COVID cases, politics and fuzzy math
Fontenot is the leader District 24 deserves
Treating minorities like victims won’t help them rise
California is no state for NC to emulate
Resilience lights path to brighter days ahead
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Our Opinion: Coleman inspires future generations of Wilson leaders
If longtime leaders’ departure leaves big shoes to fill, then A.P. Coleman left behind a gargantuan ...
Our Opinion: Will court uphold the people’s will on voter ID law?
More than three years after North Carolina voters decided to require photo identification at the pol...
Our Opinion: Wilson honors public servants gone too soon
THUMBS UP to Wilson residents and first responders who honored the memories of two local heroes in t...
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The war on our independent judiciary
In 2016, our Republican-led state legislature narrowly chose not to expand the state Supreme Court i...
Next dose of precipitation should be rain
The return of sunshine Saturday should get our area above freezing, probably into the 35- to 37-degr...
Delaying primaries would interfere with courts’ review
This week, the General Assembly was in session for one day to vote on House Bill 605, a bill by Repu...
Play an active role in your community college
Wilson Community College currently has 31 curriculum degree programs. And each of these programs has...
Staycation beats destinations for exotic getaways
About this time each year, my wife and I start thinking about a vacation. I don’t know if we are sti...
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AREA ROUNDUP: WCA boys pick up road win
ROCKY MOUNT — Behind a balanced effort that saw four players score in double figures, the Wilson Chr...
Revenge of the Knights: Evans, Murphy spark second-half comeback against WCD
The Greenfield School varsity boys basketball team used a red-hot second half and a combined 56 poin...
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Angarole-Clark
Anna Narron Clark and Philip Richard Angarole II, both of Raleigh, exchanged marriage vows Oct. 30 i...
Yogurt makes these pancakes tender and delicious
We made some delicious pancakes Sunday during the first of our icy cold weekends. Our older granddau...
The secret in granddaughter’s scrambled eggs
Our life’s story these days is a test of how we learn something new about ourselves and our family. ...
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Snow blankets southern Nash County
UPDATE: Arrest made in weekend shooting death of teenager
Rankin suspends NC House campaign
Trail Life troop puts out forest fire in mountains
As COVID surges, hospital postpones some elective procedures
Committee will plan Selma’s next Railroad Days
Hallmark store plans Feb. 14 closure after losing lease
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