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Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast: Rain chances diminish, front brings cooler nights, mild days
A mild weekend with some clouds and a slight chance of a stray shower should follow Friday's storms, Albert Thomas Jr. explains in this edition of The Wilson Times Weathercast brought to you by … more
Liquor sales approved for 10 a.m. Sundays
Wilson city councilmen were thinking about the future when they approved several items Thursday, including authorizing businesses to sell liquor two hours earlier on Sundays. “We’ll see you at … more
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Community Briefs: Republican museum to host conservative social
The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Thomas Hadley Chapter will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 23 in the Wilson County Public Library conference room. Social time begins at 1:30 … more
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Zach Harris
The resurrection sequel: Endgame or new beginning?
Sequels are tough territory to contemplate. Most usually, a sequel to a story is created not by warrant of the story itself, but only by the clamoring of fans and the drooling of accountants who see … more
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State and local leaders and NEW Reentry Council clients participate in a panel discussion following a debut of the documentary film "Come Home" in Rocky Mount. The film chronicles people returning to the community after a period of incarceration. The council provides resources to those clients to reduce recidivism rates.
Documentary helps spread message of hope
There is hope in second chances. That’s the message the Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson Reentry Council wants to convey when it comes to helping people return to the community following a period of … more
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Farmers and potential buyers walk among farm equipment being auctioned off April 6 at the Batts Farm on London Church Road between Wilson and Elm City.
Family farm auction lures buyers
Farmers followed along as auctioneer Jason Aycock sold off more than 500 pieces of farm equipment, new and old, on the Batts Farm between Wilson and Elm City. Aycock began each sale with a high … more
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Sanda Baucom Hight
Kilts, haggis, bagpipes, architecture and more charms in Edinburgh
When our oldest granddaughter decided to study for a college semester in Edinburgh, she asked my husband Fred and me to visit her and experience the life and culture of the city. After our return … more
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Kids enjoy Easter egg hunt
More than 50 children and their parents participated in the annual Easter egg hunt and hot dog supper Thursday afternoon sponsored by the Wilson Housing Authority. The kids were able to hunt for more … more
Tyrique Hudson, a graduate of Wilson Early College Academy, was killed at his Maryland home Monday.
Parents stunned by son’s killing
Tyrique Hudson was known for his giving heart and humble spirit. “I always taught him about giving and being a blessing to others,” said his mother, Tonya Burch. “He was a remarkable … more
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Optimists name oratorical contest winners
The Wilson Golden Circle Optimist Club held its annual oratorical contest April 4 at Stoneybrook Church. Winners pictured from left are Amy Gutierrez-Luviano, first place; Dane Reynolds, second … more
Optimists name essay contest winners
The Golden Circle Optimist Club held its annual essay contest in February and the top three essays were presented to club members at their March 7 meeting. Pictured from left are first-place winner … more
Client competition team wins in Ireland
Katie Webb and Tatiana Terry won the recent Louis M. Brown and Forrest S. Mosten International Client Consultation Competition in Dublin, Ireland. Webb has been working with Narron and Holdford as … more
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Area students named AgYouth leaders
Several area students have received AgYouth Leadership Awards from the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina. The awards were established to honor students who excel in the classroom and … more
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Butterfield
Butterfield sought blue light bill, had speeding tickets
Wilson’s congressman pushed for a now-defunct state bill that would allow federal lawmakers to operate blue lights in their personal cars, and it’s unclear if his own brushes with traffic law … more
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Breanna Sutton, right, passes Jallen McConnie in the 100-yard dash at the Wilson County Special Olympics Thursday at Hunt High School. "I feel like I'm free and I can run as fast as I want to. It feels like girls can do anything better than boys," Breanna said.
Athletes shine at games
Breanna Sutton obliterated the competition. The 13-year-old Speight Middle School student stretched her legs and ran right by her closest challenger, classmate Jallen McConnie. Competing in the … more
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King
2 more charged in March 25 death
Police have charged two additional suspects in connection to the March 25 killing of a man in the front yard of his Stadium Street home. Seventeen-year-olds Sarif N. King and Christopher J. … more
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Lapallo
Author, researcher speaks at library
Connie Lapallo, an author and researcher, will present “Telling Their Story: Jamestown’s First Women and Children” in the Wilson County Public Library’s assembly room at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April … more
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Ervin Powell, center, takes the oath of office as a Bailey town commissioner administered by Mayor Thomas Richards while Powell's wife, Necola, holds the Bible on Monday.
Powell sworn in as Bailey commissioner
BAILEY — Town commissioners welcomed the Rev. Ervin Powell as their newest colleague Monday evening, filling the panel’s only vacancy. Mayor Thomas Richards administered the oath of office … more
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The Wilson Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit on Tuesday for a man wishing to turn a former gas station at 501 Raleigh Road Parkway into a used car business.
Used car lot planned near Rec Park
Neighbors near a defunct gas station showed up in force Tuesday to oppose a permit request to open a used car business at 501 Raleigh Road Parkway. “All I can foresee is disruption to the … more
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Rachel Chavez, a Hunt High School junior, cleans and stimulates a newborn baby "Hal" after Catherine Barnes, of the Wilson Community College nursing faculty, right, helped job shadow students assist with a simulated birth at the Virtual Medical Center at Wilson Medical Center Wednesday.
Things get real for job shadows
A serious expression swept across Jasmine Arias’ face as Noel Wilson was about ready to give “birth” to her son, Hal. “Have your hands ready. You are going to be guiding the baby out,” … more
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