Lifestyles
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...
Tips for reading 'Nutrition Facts' labels
Did you know that most Americans think they eat healthier than they actually do? General recommendat...
Rose of Sharon among beautiful, interesting plant names
The rose of Sharon is in bloom, a good opportunity to reflect on flowers that have beautiful and som...
Gravely-Massey
June 14, 2021Gravely-Massey Barbara and Bentley Massey of Wilson announce the engagement of their daughter, Grays...
Barbecue: True and faux
Why would John Shelton Reed write another book about barbecue? After all, he is a co-author of the r...
Thunderstorms, Father's Day evoke childhood memories
When we were growing up in Wilson, Elizabeth and I had some interesting living conditions in our hom...
4 ways men can take control of their health
There is a long-standing perception that women tend to focus on their health more than men do. Unfor...
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...
Guess-Nguyen
June 8, 2021Aimee Blair Nguyen of the Rock Ridge community and Andrew Mark Guess of Pineville, Louisiana, were m...
Pruning, tree removal can stop fire blight from spreading
Every year, we get calls on growing fruit trees. One common issue many growers notice in the late sp...
It's all about relationships with the universe
We often hear people announce that they are in a relationship, which usually means a romantic connec...
Price-Dutton
May 31, 2021Natalie and Ed Dutton of Holland, New York, announce the engagement of their daughter, ...
Help yourself to tomorrow
Living for a longer and healthier and happier tomorrow is happening all over Wilson and the rest of ...
Whirligigs to the rescue
Why make the small eastern North Carolina city of Wilson my first post-COVID breakout vacation trip?...
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Life
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...
Tips for reading 'Nutrition Facts' labels
Did you know that most Americans think they eat healthier than they actually do? General recommendat...
Rather be cooking
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 ...
Streamline your pancake breakfast
I love making weekend breakfast special at my house. Sometimes it’s as simple as buying our favorit...
Spaghetti pie for you and a friend
Spaghetti is one of my favorite foods. I loved Mama’s spaghetti sauce when I was a child, and I love...
A new twist on an Easter favorite
One of my favorite Easter traditions is baking hot cross buns. I try to make them in time to eat on...
Frosting makes lemon cupcakes even better
It’s always fun to try a new recipe for holiday meals or parties, and it’s even better when the reci...
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, …