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Golfers salute during a Friday afternoon ceremony honoring veterans before teeing off at Willow Springs Country Club. The annual golf tournament and fundraiser, hosted by the Knights of Columbus and sponsored by Lee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, benefitted Veterans Residents Services of Wilson. The agency provides services to homeless and at-risk veterans.
Golf tournament supports local veterans in need
More than 100 golfers headed to Willow Springs Country Club on Friday to raise money and support homeless and at-risk veterans. The annual golf tournament, hosted by the Knights of Columbus and … more
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Federal grant pays for dental care bus
Residents of Wilson, Nash and Edgecombe counties will have more access to dental care thanks to a federal grant aimed at expanding services. Carolina Family Health Centers was recently awarded … more
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Farmworkers gather sweet potatoes in a dusty field near Wilson for Zackly Rite Farms earlier this month.
Dusty sweet potato harvest underway: Crop rebounds from last year’s hurricane harvest
Last year, Wilson County soaked up heavy rains from Hurricane Florence. Sweet potato growers faced muddy fields with low spots filled with unsellable rotting potatoes. “We are the exact … more
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Wilson County property owner David Moore says he's having a hard time selling this tract of land near Elm City because the town is under a state-issued sewer moratorium.
Elm City, Bailey struggle with state-issued sewer moratoriums
ELM CITY — At 83 years old, David Moore isn’t getting any younger. He has a 50-acre lot of land in Wilson County that he’d love to sell before he dies, but without sewer hookups, no one’s … more
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Saturday's Black Creek Heritage Festival included all kinds of activities from a car show and hay wagon ride to food and craft vendors and music.
Having fun in Black Creek
Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast: Cold fronts to bring showers, possible thunderstorms
After a couple weeks of dry cold fronts and mild temperatures, the greater Wilson area is in for some rain and a taste of more fall-like weather in the days ahead, Al Thomas explains in this weekend … more
City of Wilson candidate forum planned for Monday
Mayor and city council candidates will share their visions for Wilson’s future with city residents Monday at Wilson Community College’s DelMastro Auditorium. The Wilson Times will hold a city … more
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Sanda Baucom Hight
Spelling bee an element to support, enrich schools
This week’s report of the Wilson Education Partnership Adult Spelling Bee was an inspiration and proof that the network of organizations and efforts to support and enrich our local schools is alive … more
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Zach Harris
When the walls fell: 4 anniversaries rolled into one
This past week I went to the North Carolina mountains to attend a pastors’ conference for my denomination. I was blessed with hearing three keynote speakers who used scriptures, imagery and, … more
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Joe Weaver
Cooper, King of All Media, shows new feline playmates the ropes
When our younger daughter moved back home a few months ago, we knew it was going to be a bit of an adjustment having her in the house when we had just gotten used to her being out on her own. A lot … more
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Who bought and sold property in Wilson County?
The following deed transfers for the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Eastern Pride, Inc. to NSV Wilson, LLC, 408 Goldsboro St. SW … more
President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during a Keep America Great campaign rally at East Carolina University's Minges Coliseum in July.
Franklin Graham tour's Greenville stop evokes evangelical support for Trump
GREENVILLE — Rev. Franklin Graham did not utter the word “impeachment” as he spoke to thousands of Christians here this week, the latest stop on a long-running tour he has dubbed Decision … more
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Charles Barnes of Barnes & Boyette Construction cuts a board Wednesday in front of the future Groove Geeks Records & More on the 200 block of Barnes Street. Construction is set to finish later this month and make way for three new businesses.
New businesses, old block: Record shop relocating to downtown Wilson
During the day, Kellianne Davis serves as Wilson’s downtown business specialist, working with aspiring entrepreneurs interested in locating in the city’s center. At night and on weekends, she … more
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A line of voters circled the Board of Elections headquarters on Oct. 28, 2012 as area residents took advantage of the first election that early voting included a Sunday.
Voting begins Wednesday for Nov. 5 municipal elections
For many Wilson County towns, new leadership could be less than a month away and voting in the municipal elections starts Wednesday. “Every election is important,” said Wilson County Elections … more
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Developer Rhine Sharp, Brewmasters co-owner Morkos Youssef and head brewer Jimmy McGuire look at the early stages of a patio planned near the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. The patio is for Ruckus & Redemption, a new restaurant will serve craft burgers and cocktails starting in December.
New businesses, old block: Brewmasters founder brings new concept downtown
Six years ago, Morkos Youssef set out to share craft beer and upgraded bar food with the Wilson community through Brewmasters. Now he’s adding craft burgers and cocktails to his repertoire with his … more
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Steve Williams, left, and Neill Connor talk on Thursday during Connor's last day as volunteer director of the Community Soup Kitchen of Wilson County. Williams will take over as director with Wade Brooks in charge of kitchen operations. Connor has volunteered at the soup kitchen for 10 years, serving as director of the nonprofit for the last five.
Soup kitchen director Neill Connor retires after 10 years
Neill Connor began volunteering at the St. Timothy Episcopal Church soup kitchen 10 years ago and became the nonprofit’s volunteer director five years ago. On Thursday, Connor hung up his apron for … more
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Willie Williams, chairman of Wednesday’s Fall Fling, and former Gov. Jim Hunt discuss the evening’s program prior to the Wilson County Democratic Party fundraiser's start.
Chief justice rallies local Democrats
Wilson County Democrats gathered Wednesday night to steel themselves for upcoming local and state elections. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley spoke at the annual Fall Fling fundraiser held this year at … more
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Tom Looney, retired vice president and general manager of Lenovo North America, speaks Thursday about collaborative economic development during the Wilson Forward annual meeting.
Wilson Forward brings leaders together
Whether addressing career readiness among adolescents, spurring economic development or creating a community where people want to be, the bottom line is no one person or organization can do it alone. … more
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Suspect in trooper’s shooting indicted
A federal grand jury has indicted a Wilson man on a weapons charge connected to the Jan. 14 shooting of a third-generation state trooper. Thirty-seven-year-old John David Jones is charged with … more
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Community briefs: Church plans Stebbins’ farewell reception
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church will bid farewell to the Rev. Marty Stebbins Sunday, Oct. 13 with her final service before relocating across the country. A community farewell reception will take … more
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