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Billy Graham preached, and lived, a Christian life
On a cool Tuesday night in October 1958, the Rev. Billy Graham walked onto a stage at the Charlotte Coliseum for the 26th sermon of a five-week Charlotte crusade. “Tonight,” he began, “I want … more
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Our Opinion: Speaker Moore steers divisive gun debate toward school safety
With school safety measures in the spotlight, House Speaker Tim Moore says North Carolina already has the ability to place more sentinels on guard. A 2013 state law allows retired law enforcement … more
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Class size fix leaves more unfinished state schoolwork
The General Assembly finally passed a bill to at least ease North Carolina’s class size crisis, and overall, it’s pretty good. It does not solve a lot of long-term problems, though, and it … more
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Our Opinion: Uniting stakeholders to overcome opioid epidemic in Wilson
Opioid addiction is plaguing our community, but when stakeholders band together, we can help Wilson County residents reclaim their independence from prescription painkillers. Distributed with … more
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Our Opinion: Seek compromise to secure schools, prevent shootings
Seventeen people lost their lives, and before the bodies were cold, partisans were mining the tragedy that unfolded at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for political talking … more
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Retiring Rep. Blust’s principles transcend state political tussles
John Blust delivered his own political epitaph in emotional remarks to his state House of Representatives colleagues last Tuesday. “I think I stood strong a lot of times when it was … more
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Matthew relief delayed, Carson seeks scissors to cut through the red tape
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson was recently in Fayetteville to look at damage caused by Hurricane Matthew in October of 2016, to see what’s been fixed and what hasn’t. Nearly … more
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Our Opinion: Forced arbitration denies victims their rightful day in court
Attorney General Josh Stein has the right idea when it comes to forced arbitration — we just wish he’d take it further. Stein joined fellow state attorneys general early this week in calling … more
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Why we still need Black History Month
Black History Month is sometimes treated like an unwanted stepchild. There are those who argue that the contributions of African-Americans should be honored all year, not segregated into a page of … more
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No candidate should go unopposed, no vote uncast
Amid the uncertainty and tumult over the shape of North Carolina congressional and legislative districts, whether some elections might be canceled and even who will administer elections, it is rather … more
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Our Opinion: Wilson needs a few good candidates for local public office
Have you given some thought to what Wilson County can do today to attract the jobs of tomorrow? Maybe it’s time to throw your hat in the ring for a seat on the Board of Commissioners. Has your … more
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Guest Editorial: Cardinal Innovations poised to turn over an encouraging new leaf
After hearing recently that the 20 members of the new board placed in charge of Cardinal Innovations voted unanimously to accept a state-mandated corrective plan, we’re cautiously optimistic. Now … more
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Guest Editorial: State-run lotteries must name winners to keep confidence
If the Powerball lottery announced that its $560 million jackpot was being awarded to a woman in another state whose identity was withheld, would you believe that was on the up-and-up? In this age … more
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Our Opinion: Recognize Wilson’s best by voting in Gold Award, Readers’ Choice contests
In separate online contests, readers of The Wilson Times can recognize their favorite restaurants, businesses, schools and local professionals and give a thumbs-up to the best letters to the editor … more
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Guest Editorial: A slow revival for North Carolina’s film, TV industry?
A lot of Frances McDormand fans across the country will be holding their breath when it’s time for the Best Actress award on Oscar night. She’s considered a front-runner for her role in … more
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Our Opinion: Court should force UNC to come clean on sex misconduct
It's not just a laugh line from "Animal House." Students at the University of North Carolina really are put on double-secret probation.  UNC Chapel Hill refuses to identify the students it … more
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Our Opinion: To knock out blight, consider voluntary beautification effort
Wilson’s city leaders are working to stamp out blight and bring dilapidated properties up to code. Enforcement is a key part of the equation, but it need not be the only answer. At last week’s … more
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Our Opinion: Scotts, Vicks continue Wilson’s proud tradition in agriculture leadership
We’d call it an embarrassment of riches for Wilson County agriculture, but we’re not embarrassed at all — just pleased as punch and proud of our local sons of the soil. With 2018 scarcely a … more
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Guest Editorial: Gerrymandering makes mockery of ‘consent of the governed’ principle
Extreme partisan redistricting creates gridlock. Or not. Here in North Carolina, one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation, Republican supermajorities in Raleigh can rule unchecked. … more
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Our Opinion: Moving Confederate statues should require change to state laws
A century and a half after the South surrendered, the likenesses of Confederate soldiers could be ordered to retreat for their own safety. The North Carolina Historical Commission is weighing Gov. … more
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