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 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...
Residents: Mail delayed by weeks
Randy A. Barnes hadn’t received any mail since the week before Christmas. But on Thursday, his mailb...
Police: Town motorists ‘caught being good’
STANTONSBURG — Jamie Allred pulled her Ford Taurus into the police checkpoint between two Stantonsbu...
Police play Santa for Wilson families
Wilson police knocked on doors, delivered gifts and added a little Christmas cheer Tuesday for the a...
Driver hospitalized, cited in wreck
A driver was taken to the hospital after running a stop sign and flipping his car onto a railroad ri...
Deaf students sign with Santa
Eyes widened and jaws dropped Friday as five elementary students got their first glance at Santa Cla...
Fire destroys Wilson tire shop
The flames have been extinguished and the smoke has dissipated, but the extent of damage to downtown...
Wilson tire shop’s future ‘in God’s hands’ after fire
A beloved family-owned business was devastated in a Wednesday night fire that sent smoke billowing o...
Burk Uzzle collection sent to UNC
The life’s work of world-renowned photographer Burk Uzzle left Wilson last week, bound for the Unive...
‘A lot of smiles’ on Train of Lights
Attendance has been high for Wilson’s Train of Lights this year. “Through the first four nights, th...
Spectators cheer as Wilson Christmas Parade passes by
An eclectic range of celebrants marched, danced and rolled through the heart of downtown Saturday fo...
Laser show lights up Whirligig Park
Horns honked, headlights flashed and people cheered at the Electric Light Fantasy Holiday Laser and ...
Electrical fire displaces 6
A family of six was displaced when a fire heavily damaged their Wilson home Tuesday morning. “Three ...
Light Up Wilson kicks off holiday season
Not a creature was stirring as Santa Claus sat down in front of the newly lit Wilson Christmas tree ...
400 burn calories at Gobble Wobble
About 400 runners and walkers braved chilly temperatures to participate in the fifth annual Gobble W...
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Website opens early for ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests
Fire extinguished at vacant duplex
Wilson County earns grant for community paramedics
2 die in crash on Interstate 95
Life
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. ...
Coffee cake will brighten your day
There are magazines in almost every room at my house. Between my cooking magazines and my husband’s ...