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Polarized Senate owes Kavanaugh an honest hearing
President Trump’s big reveal last Monday night introduced much of the country to his Supreme Court nominee, federal judge Brett Kavanaugh, whom Trump hopes will replace retiring Justice Anthony … more
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Cartoon by Dave DiFilippo for The Wilson Times
Our Opinion: Farmers pitch in, saving Silver Lake on their own dime
THUMBS UP to Wilson County farmers who pooled their money and labor to repair the Silver Lake dam, a fix that’s already begun transforming the dry lakebed into a reservoir for agriculture and a … more
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Our Opinion: Jurors have power to judge evidence and the law itself
Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Monday night nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court is still sending shockwaves across the legal landscape. But even as they interpret law and chisel precedent in stone, the … more
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Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson is bringing his "12 Rules for Life" book tour to the Durham Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 10 — unless pressure from Durham City Council members results in a cancellation.
Our Opinion: Durham City Council trying to censor Jordan Peterson
Elected officials waded into constitutional quicksand Friday, opposing psychologist and author Jordan B. Peterson's Sept. 10 appearance at the Durham Performing Arts Center and pressuring the theater … more
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Image tarnished, Panthers’ top cat slinks out of sight
So now we know. Jerry Richardson’s public image as a gruff but honorable Southern gentleman was a myth. Behind closed doors he was a boor and a bully and a lecherous old man. An NFL … more
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Cartoon by Dave DiFilippo for The Wilson Times
Our Opinion: No harmless prank to spray paintballs on Wilson's streets
THUMBS DOWN to teenagers and young adults targeting innocent bystanders in potentially high-stakes "paintball wars" in Wilson neighborhoods and on city streets. Police arrested three young men … more
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Chance Scott, 14, casts his fishing line into the floodwaters of Contentnea Creek.
Our Opinion: Amendment wouldn't guarantee hunting, fishing freedom in N.C.
State fishing license requirements are suspended today in honor of the Fourth of July. If voters pass a constitutional amendment establishing the right to hunt and fish, could anglers enjoy the same … more
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Cartoon by Dave DiFilippo for The Wilson Times
Our Opinion: Mrs. Swindell set sterling example
Elizabeth Gold Swindell shattered the glass ceiling, but she spent as much time in the newsroom as in boardrooms during her tenure as publisher of The Wilson Daily Times. Widely honored as a … more
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Sen. Rick Horner discusses legislative redistricting at during an Eggs and Issues breakfast at the Wilson Chamber of Commerce.
Our Opinion: Constitutional amendments on ballot shift power back to the people
State Sen. Rick Horner has more trust in his constituents than opponents of voter identification laws. "The citizens of North Carolina finally get to decide if they want voter ID or not," Horner, … more
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In this photo taken April 4, the Supreme Court Building is seen in Washington.
High court adds teeth to tattered Fourth Amendment
It's refreshing to see that (at least half of) the U.S. Supreme Court is coming around and providing dentures to the Fourth Amendment after knocking out its teeth over the past five decades. Last … more
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Volunteers gather donations Sunday for the annual Tobs Home Run for Hunger Celebration event at Fleming Stadium.
Our Opinion: Wilsonians hit a home run for needy families
THUMBS UP to generous Wilsonians who pitched in to make this year's Home Run for Hunger food drive the largest and most successful to date. The Wilson Tobs' annual campaign to stock local food … more
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Cartoon by Dave DiFilippo for The Wilson Times originally published in March 2017
Our Opinion: Licensing naturopathy quacks undermines trust in medical doctors
Junk science is one step closer to receiving North Carolina's state seal of approval. Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill into law Friday that lays the groundwork for licensing the practice of … more
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North Carolina case may result in limits to gerrymandering
The U.S. Supreme Court recently considered two major cases that might have settled whether majority political parties have a nearly unlimited right to draw voting districts that favor their … more
Cartoon by Dave DiFilippo for The Wilson Times
Our Opinion: Pitch in Sunday to knock hunger out of the park
If a can of corn is an easily catchable pop fly in baseball's rich language of metaphor, then collecting three tons of canned goods is a loftier feat — a home run.  The Wilson Tobs, … more
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Choco~Latte Cafe manager Christena Reese prepares a LePomade, lemonade with a splash of pomegranate syrup, Friday at the Brentwood shop. The coffee shop and dessert bar allows customers to stop and shop in the WenDesigns boutique or grab their goods to go. Brie Handgraaf | Times
Our Opinion: Baffled businesses step in to clean up government's mess
A generous helping of Domino's pizza washed down with a couple glasses of Country Time lemonade won't do wonders for your waistline, but it's an excellent diet for promoting liberty and tweaking … more
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Newspaper tariff another threat to free press
The trade war with Canada over steel, aluminum and milk understandably grabs the headlines. But flying under the radar is the battle over Canadian newsprint, a skirmish that's hurting businesses and … more
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Cartoon by Dave DiFilippo for The Wilson Times
Our Opinion: Animal shelter talk is long overdue, but so is action
THUMBS UP to the Wilson County Board of Commissioners for considering an expedited timetable for financing and building a new animal shelter.  A replacement for the aging Airport Road shelter … more
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Jury’s still out on school voucher program outcome
Supporters of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program say a new report by N.C. State University researchers shows that the state voucher program is helping students from … more
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Public notice law attacks free press and right to know
A lawsuit filed by the Greensboro News & Record and other Guilford County newspapers against state legislation that disenfranchises them has widespread implications for the public’s right to … more
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Cartoon by Dave DiFilippo for The Wilson Times
Our Opinion: Sharpsburg mayor betrays supporters with bizarre antics
Most elected officials enjoy a honeymoon period after earning voters' stamp of approval. Sharpsburg Mayor Robert L. Williams has turned his into a bitter breakup. The mayor who made international … more
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