Wilson County school crime sees slight increase
Kids learn from the deputies: Weeklong day camp shows how sheriff’s office works
John McNeil holding Q&A session at library Wednesday
New face welcomes Wilson Chamber of Commerce members
Lost, forgotten book found at 301 Endless Yard Sale
A Rocky Mount woman accused of bilking her elderly in-laws out of nearly $100,000 has pleaded guilty to a pair of federal charges, U.S. Attorney Robert Higdon’s office announced Monday. …
BAILEY — Town commissioners approved a resolution Monday evening to move forward in the town’s efforts to secure $2 million in federal grant funding in hopes of beginning the work to lift its …
Dog groomers open doors, repair shop relocates
Community Briefs: Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday
Weathercast: High humidity arrives to greet summer solstice
Bowlers wanted for Flynn Home fundraiser
Missing letters raise awareness for blood donations
Guy Cox WWII pictures ‘a treasure’
Police: Feud sparks string of shootings
Educators' society honors Pennington
Wide Awake Kiwanians award scholarships
Road work moves, continues in downtown
Wilson County Public Library announces new books
Hunt grad pursuing a longtime career goal
Taking tilling out of farming: ‘I want to farm the way nature intended’
School system celebrates retirees
Weathercast: Pleasant weekend, return to average summer temps
Authorities raise awareness of elder abuse
A house divided on pizza styles, topping choices
Fire destroys home, displaces 6
New tourism signs are in the works
Marvel’s ‘Endgame’: The time and space for God
Eastern North Carolina's weather will be in tune with the astronomical calendar as Friday's solstice marks the first official day of summer, Al Thomas says in this week's installment of The Wilson …
Jeffery Ray Batchelor
Sex: Male Age: 37 Charge: 1) Simple Pos Cs Sch Vi (M), 2) Poss Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 3) Possess Heroin (F), Arrested on: 6/18/19 23:27pm Arrested at: 700-BLK Jordan St S, Wilson, …
Stephon Marquis Alston
Sex: Male Age: 23 Charge: 1) Sell Or Deliver Cocaine (F) and 2) Sell Cocaine (F), Arrested on: 6/18/19 12:57pm Arrested at: 1200-BLK Queen St E, Wilson, NC
Ruben Mondragon Araujo
Sex: Male Age: 31 Charge: 1) Possess Sch Ii Cs (F) and 2) Poss Drug Paraphernalia (M), Arrested on: 6/17/19 17:10pm Arrested at: 100-BLK Park Dr Sw/tarboro St Anx Sw, Wilson, NC
Shonta Marquel Barnes
Sex: Male Age: 26 Charge: 1) Larceny:felony (F), 2) Larceny (M), 3) Obtain Property False Preten (F), 4) Obtain Property False Preten (F), 5) Obtain Property False Preten (F), 6) …
Shonta Marquel Barnes
Sex: Male Age: 26 Charge: 1) Maint Place Controlled Sub (M), 2) Pwisd/marijuana (F), 3) Poss Marijuana >1/2 -1 1/2oz (M), 4) Poss Drug Paraphernalia (M), 5) Free Text-felony (F), 6) …
Keri Holland
Sex: Female Age: 27 Charge: Free Text-felony, F (F), Arrested on: 6/16/19 14:50pm Arrested at: 1100-BLK Delano Ave Sw, Wilson, NC
Montriqus Antoine Boykin
Sex: Male Age: 39 Charge: 1) Possession Of Cocaine-felony (F), 2) Possess Sch I Cs (F), 3) Disorderly Conduct (M), and 4) Resisting Public Officers (M), Arrested on: 6/16/19 02:45am …
Crystal Marie Ruffin
Sex: Female Age: 34 Charge: 1) Habitual Misd. Larceny (shoplifting) (F) and 2) Poss Drug Paraphernalia (M), Arrested on: 6/15/19 12:15pm Arrested at: 3700-BLK Nealshire Dr Nw, Wilson, …
Avery Larnell Cummings
Sex: Male Age: 36 Charge: Possession Stolen Vehicle, F (F), Arrested on: 6/15/19 03:15am Arrested at: 800-BLK Moore St S, Wilson, NC
Jerome Keyshon Smith
Sex: Male Age: 22 Charge: 1) Possession Stolen Vehicle (M), 2) Free Text-felony (F), and 3) Resisting Public Officers (M), Arrested on: 6/15/19 03:05am Arrested at: 800-BLK Black Creek …
RALEIGH—A 29-year-old Selma man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after police say he fired a gun into a neighboring apartment. Darnell Thomas Brown pleaded guilty to possession …
Johnston register of deeds issues scam warning
2,600 Johnston grads turn tassels
Options limited for some residents seeking road repairs
A Nash County man is accused of killing his aunt, a Raleigh resident reported missing whose body was found in a shallow grave last week. Cleavon Royster Williams, 44, of the 4200 block of Biltmore …
$95M Nash budget to keep tax rate flat
I recently heard a radio broadcaster say the North Carolina Education Lottery that’s been around since 2005 and raised $5.5 billion in education funds is responsible for teaching today’s …
Granddaughter Sora and I are back in the kitchen this summer. We’ve already made two recipes and plan more, so keep reading this summer and make some good food with the special kids in your …
On the edge of a dream
Thousands of miles — literally and figuratively — from his family’s home on the northeast side of Goldsboro, Coby White works and waits for his big moment in Westlake Village, …
Tobs no-hit by Pilots’ Hall in nightcap
Going into the second game of Tuesday night’s Coastal Plain League doubleheader at Fleming Stadium, the Wilson Tobs had been limited to two hits or less in two of their last four …
White works his way into elite status
When Greenfield School graduate Coby White’s name is called at the NBA draft Thursday night, ostensibly in the first dozen picks, he will be the first player with Wilson ties to be …
WCYAA summer hoops registration ends June 25
Registration for the Wilson County Youth Athletic Association’s Summer Basketball League is under way and will continue through Tuesday, June 25. Age divisions will be …
Mustangs blank Tobs 6-0; Game 2 of DH washed out
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Fueled by a five-run fourth inning, the Martinsville Mustangs (5-8) defended their home turf of Hooker Field with a 6-0 shutout of the Tobs (8-3) in what was …
Wilson County Junior Golf Association to hold fundraiser Wednesday
The Wilson County Junior Golf Association will be holding a fundraiser at Pup’s Steakhouse on Wednesday. Proceeds raised from the dinner will go toward funding for the 41st Annual …
A five-game winning streak, an undefeated mark in Fleming Stadium and supremacy against a division opponent all crumbled for the Wilson Tobs in Fleming Stadium on Saturday night. First baseman Rob …
College baseball not for the squeamish
Christopher’s RBI single lifts Tobs in 10th
Wednesday, June 19American Legion BaseballPitt County Post 39 at Wilson Post 13, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20No events scheduled.
Post 13 sweeps Pitt County Post 39 Showcase
Speight, Bancroft claim titles at USA Wrestling SE Regional
It’s time to follow the Lone Star State’s lead — North Carolina needs a lemonade freedom law. On June 10, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 234 to prevent overzealous police …
North Carolina’s high-seas history goes to high court
State Senate leader should support bid to expand Medicaid
Our Opinion: Graduation marks end of an era for valedictory honors
Our Opinion: Commissioners come through for constituents, pets
Congressional hopefuls need to weigh in on Iran
North Carolina’s university system delivering success
Our Opinion: County must fund new animal shelter in this year’s budget
More autonomy for counties gives more power to the people
Our Opinion: Finch’s exoneration a cautionary tale for cops, prosecutors
Our Opinion: Remembering those who gave ‘last full measure of devotion’
Animal shelter’s location deserves a second look
‘Born alive’ bill was misleading, inaccurate
Trump’s foreign policy: Wrong friends, wrong foes
A tale of two Wilson nonprofits
Don’t be afraid to say what you believe
Dr. Boles went the extra mile for his dental patients
New animal shelter long overdue
Red-carpet treatment for young actors
Support local animal rescue groups
Van Dolsen moved mountains at Imagination Station
Commissioner Hill responsive, accountable
Don’t make Duke Energy customers pay for coal ash spill
Wilson came together to honor America’s fallen heroes
What will it take to build a new animal shelter?
Lucas’ leadership and changing landscapes
