Lifestyles
Falls pose a greater danger as we age
We have a close friend from the wayback days of Fike High in 1963 who recently fell on his way to th...
Braswell-Carroll
September 13, 2021Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Shannon Carroll and Glenda Barnes Carroll of the Black Creek community announce...
Angarole-Clark
August 30, 2021Mr. and Mrs. David Matthews Clark of Wilson announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Narron C...
Hallmark movies a staple of Wilmington’s film industry
WILMINGTON — If you saw multiple Santas walking the snow-spattered streets of downtown Wilmington on...
Recipes have become family favorites
Attached to my refrigerator door are a few recipes I use in the daily rotation of menus at my house....
Some sweet treats for our readers
For 20 years now, I’ve shared recipes with Wilson Times readers from ribs and chicken pot pies to sa...
Column started with slow cooker chops
Twenty years ago this next week, on Aug. 15, I shared my first recipe in a Wilson Times food column....
Marinade makes steak even more special
It’s hard to be believe it, but this month marks 20 years since I wrote my first food column. That’s...
Workshop focuses on nutrition labels
In addition to preparing food, reading the Nutrition Facts label is a skill that is critical to impr...
Sweet way to enjoy fruit
This column first ran in July 2010. We still love this recipe. It’s been my son’s Christmas Eve “bir...
Lensman: Wilson can grow, prosper with art
Wilson has a healthy and vigorous arts community that can be a catalyst for growth and economic pros...
Not too early for pumpkin and spice
I don’t always follow traditional rules when I cook. I made Christmas cookies this week for a Christ...
Cool desserts for hot summer dining
We all need a something sweet in our lives every now and then, and in the summertime, a cold dessert...
Local teen releases first album, ‘Flight’
Teen singer, songwriter and producer Max LaMont debuted his long-awaited first solo single, “Another...
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Life
Falls pose a greater danger as we age
We have a close friend from the wayback days of Fike High in 1963 who recently fell on his way to th...
Braswell-Carroll
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Shannon Carroll and Glenda Barnes Carroll of the Black Creek community announce...
Rather be cooking
Bread adds the finishing touch
Frozen bread dough is a handy item to keep in your freezer. Not only can you bake a simple loaf of b...
New way to eat yellow squash, zucchini
My husband and I have really enjoyed our weekly visits to the Wilson Farmers and Artisan Market each...
Pasta salad has the flavors of pepperoni pizza
With the weather turning hot, my lunch habits change. I prefer sandwiches or salads most days rather...
Brighten your day with a snacking cake
When I first flipped through the pages of a birthday present cookbook, I immediately was drawn to on...
Spice cake brings back good memories
My husband has been my food column guinea pig for almost 20 years now. He willingly tries my experim...
This shortcake will take you way back
This is the 125th anniversary year for The Wilson Times, and I thought it would be nice to dig into ...
Individualize this ice cream dessert
I don’t think I’ve ever tried fried ice cream, but I was intrigued by the idea of making “fried” ic...
Cookbooks always a fun read for me
I got a few new cookbooks for Christmas and have taken my sweet time to read them. Although I enjoy ...
Announcements
Mr. and Mrs. Jones celebrate 50th anniversary
May 3, 2021Charles and Jacqueline Jones celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 9. They were married Ap...
Mr. and Mrs. Etheridge celebrate 50th anniversary
April 12, 2021Terry and Carolyn Etheridge of Wilson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a cook...
Mr. and Mrs. Murray celebrate 45th anniversary
December 21, 2020Luke Edward Murray Jr. and Ellen Batts Murray celebrated their 45th anniversary on Dec. 19 at their ...
Mr. and Mrs. Williams celebrate 50th anniversary
May 11, 2020Kenneth A. and Dianne Darden Williams of Albuquerque, New Mexico, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 4 with a family celebration at their home. Hosts included the couples’ children, …