K-9 officer injured in hit-and-run wreck Friday night
A Wilson Police officer was injured in a Friday night wreck in which the driver of the second vehicl...
Wilson’s House district could add southern Nash
Wilson County could add a southern Nash County sliver to its N.C. House district under a plan state ...
Warriors blank West Johnston to win Quad County crown
BENSON — Hunt High celebrated its first varsity football conference championship since 2013 with a 2...
Demons blow past Saints to set up county championship vs. Warriors
DUDLEY — The job of the Fike High varsity football team Friday night at Southern Wayne was don’t get...
Police: 2 charged in fight over handgun
A tussle over a handgun led to two Wilson men’s arrests more than a month apart after the gun went o...
Deputies train for active shooter
STANTONSBURG — Lt. Brandon Barbrey said it’s not a question of if, but when deputies will have to re...
Bidding for old animal shelter ends Wednesday
Bidding for Wilson County’s former animal shelter building is underway. County commissioners last mo...
Cadets seek forest fires’ origin
Five fire cadets stood around a circle of burned undergrowth trying to determine the origin of a for...
Wilson’s Senate district could shift
A preliminary N.C. Senate district map would pair Wilson County with Wayne and Greene counties, shif...
Weekend events support domestic violence, breast cancer survivors
Wilson County residents have two opportunities to show support for domestic violence and breast canc...
Hundreds attend vigil for Knightdale police officer killed in crash
KNIGHTDALE — Hundreds of people attended a Wednesday candlelight vigil for Knightdale police Officer...
Bailey ready to fire public works contractor
BAILEY — Envirolink’s contract with the town for water and sewer maintenance is circling the drain. ...
Early voting off to slow start
In the first few days of early voting, 35 people from Elm City, Lucama and Sharpsburg have cast a ba...
Icing on the cake for the Lady Warriors
The Hunt High varsity volleyball team showed why it went undefeated in regular-season conference pla...
Car show, Fall Expo, plate sale, GOP oyster roast, Old School Dance set for Saturday
Church hosts craft show, vendor fair BAILEY — The New Sandy Hill Church Women’s Auxiliary will hold ...
Plant reopens with new owner
A Midwestern manufacturer has brought an idled Wilson plastic packaging plant back to life. Placon ...
Officials cheer tech academy’s groundbreaking
The new building that will house the Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is one step closer to real...
Class studies ways to retain young professionals
Retaining young professionals is a prominent problem in rural areas, but Wilson Leadership Institute...
K-9 officer injured in hit-and-run wreck Friday night
A Wilson Police officer was injured in a Friday night wreck in which the driver of the second vehicl...
Wilson’s House district could add southern Nash
Wilson County could add a southern Nash County sliver to its N.C. House district under a plan state ...
Wilson considers 2 district maps
Two new Wilson City Council district maps are being considered following a population drop in the 20...
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson booster shots now available
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available for more North Carolinians. The Food and Drug Admi...
FDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids
Federal health regulators said late Friday that kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear h...
Deal on $2 trillion Biden plan seems close, but elusive
WASHINGTON — A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats edged close to sea...
NC unemployment sets 12-month streak of lower rates
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s unemployment rate has now declined every month for the past year, with Se...
Hundreds attend vigil for Knightdale police officer killed in crash
KNIGHTDALE — Hundreds of people attended a Wednesday candlelight vigil for Knightdale police Officer...
WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Cadets seek forest fires’ origin
Five fire cadets stood around a circle of burned undergrowth trying to determine the origin of a for...
WILSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Deputies train for active shooter
STANTONSBURG — Lt. Brandon Barbrey said it’s not a question of if, but when deputies will have to re...
Barton vs. Wingate, Oct. 16, 2021
October 19, 2021Highlights from Barton College's 26-20 overtime win against No. 8-ranked Wingate on Saturday at Trui...
Army Reserve activates 1st field feeding company in Wilson
The country’s first U.S. Army Reserve field feeding company activated Saturday at the Army Reserve C...
Wilson County teens show turkeys at NC State Fair
RALEIGH — Madison Hudson and Alexis Gardner were still practicing their turkey technique Thursday as...
Store manager took machete from would-be robber
Rocky Mount Prep teacher accused of sex with student
Scrapper accused of buying stolen metals in car parts
Bailey board ready to dump Envirolink
Deputies recapture escaped inmate
Bailey break-in tied to FBI hate crime investigation
Industrial expansion bringing 73 jobs to Rocky Mount
Driver ID’d in crash that killed officer
Authorities arrest 3 criminals in shooting
Much-needed rain may arrive Monday
Sunshine and mild temperatures are likely this weekend, but by late Monday, there is a good chance o...
Political power is problem, not solution
President Joe Biden wants the Occupational Safety & Health Administration to mandate COVID-19 vaccin...
Share your views on new district maps
General Assembly members finished drawing electoral maps over the last week. There is going to be a ...
Get back on track with cancer screening
Cancer screening is one of the most effective tools in the fight against cancer. Finding a cancer ea...
College celebrates transfer students
If you follow Wilson Community College on social media, you may have noticed posts last week about N...
Hunt sweeps past Triton in playoff opener
Fresh off winning the 3-A Quad County Conference volleyball tournament championship Wednesday, Hunt ...
Firebirds fall in OT to Northern Nash for Big East title
STANHOPE — Turnovers, momentum swings, big plays on both sides of the ball, a capacity crowd, Friday...
Our Opinion: Take time to weigh in on legislative redistricting plans
Wilson County’s proposed N.C. Senate district looks like a boot emerging from a pant leg with a larg...
Our Opinion: It’s not too late to bring records into the sunlight
As North Carolina lawmakers continue hammering out a state budget, they can make the most of their e...
Our Opinion: Help your town chart its course in local elections
If you’ve ever doubted that your vote matters, all it takes is a glance at Wilson County towns’ elec...