Court upholds Gregory Parks’ 2017 murder conviction
2 charged in killing after missing woman's body found in shallow grave
Renovations start at health department
Leaders discuss needs in rural communities
Commissioners discuss 2019-20 budget
New exit numbers coming to I-87 in eastern Wake County
Bailey gets an extension on sewer study grant
Resident treated for minor burns
Digital marketing agency can extend local businesses’ advertising reach
DaVita dialysis clinic coming to Wilson County
Schools name top teacher, principal
Wilson chamber to launch new brand at open house
Community Briefs: Darden High reunion planned Sunday
School board boosts services for low-income students
Fugitive caught on 2017 robbery charges
Missing Raleigh woman sought in Nash County
Weathercast: Heat returns with Sunday reaching mid-90s
Volunteers win prizes in litter sweep contest
Work on new Habitat for Humanity home begins
Hope for homeless families: New shelter should open by September
Student’s lighthouse project wins contest
Who tied the knot in Wilson County last month?
Hugh Flowers gym dedication set for June 2
Rotarians honor four student writers
After a brief respite from the heat Tuesday and Wednesday, 90-degree temperatures will come roaring back with a vengeance later this week, Albert Thomas Jr. explains in this week's installment of The …
Erik Antonio Rountree
Sex: Male Age: 48 Charge: 1) Kidnapping-2nd Degree (F), 2) Fail To Appear-misdemean (M), and 3) Fail To Appear-misdemean (M), Arrested on: 5/22/19 19:00pm Arrested at: 1300-BLK …
James Shawn Bass
Sex: Male Age: 35 Charge: Breaking Or Entering, F (F), Arrested on: 5/22/19 19:00pm Arrested at: 900-BLK Hood St Sw, Wilson, NC
Jonathan Dale High
Sex: Male Age: 32 Charge: 1) Breaking Or Entering (F) and 2) Iv-d Nonsupport Child (M), Arrested on: 5/22/19 18:48pm Arrested at: 900-BLK Hood St Sw, Wilson, NC
Jesse Lee Whitaker
Sex: Male Age: 22 Charge: 1) Obtain Property False Preten (F), 2) Accessing Computers (F), 3) Identity Theft (F), and 4) Seat Belts/fail To Use (M), Arrested on: 5/22/19 15:00pm …
Christopher Claude Thigpen
Sex: Male Age: 41 Charge: Fail Register Sex Offender, F (F), Arrested on: 5/22/19 11:00am Arrested at: 100-BLK Green St E, Wilson, NC
Fonz Sheppard
Sex: Male Age: 42 Charge: 1) Burglary-2nd Degree (F), 2) Larceny After Break/entering (F), 3) Burglary-2nd Degree (F), 4) Larceny After Break/entering (F), 5) Burglary-2nd Degree (F), …
Travis Armond Melvin
Sex: Male Age: 31 Charge: 1) Injury To Personal Property (M), 2) Poss Of Firearm By Felon (F), and 3) Attempted Murder-1st Degree (F), Arrested on: 5/22/19 06:55am Arrested at: …
Steven Thor Cameron
Sex: Male Age: 49 Charge: 1) Breaking Or Entering (F) and 2) Larceny After Break/entering (F), Arrested on: 5/21/19 21:19pm Arrested at: 400-BLK Dewey St Sw, Wilson, NC
Eric Deandrae Hall
Sex: Male Age: 33 Charge: Obtain Property False Preten, F (F), Arrested on: 5/21/19 12:57pm Arrested at: 100-BLK Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC
Andrew Isaiah Vladimery
Sex: Male Age: 23 Charge: Burglary-1st Degree, F (F), Arrested on: 5/21/19 01:50am Arrested at: 1100-BLK Elizabeth Rd W, Wilson, NC
SMITHFIELD — Saturday’s 35th annual Ham & Yam Festival stands out among other community festivals because of its food. “When some of our food vendors started talking about the ham and …
Selma oil tanker crash under investigation
Livestock show, sale honors young and old
Workers, labor and faith leaders and family members gathered Friday morning on the grounds of the Old State Capitol in Raleigh for an annual interfaith Workers’ Memorial Day service to ring a bell …
School board passes $147M budget
We are all aware that cognitive dissonance is occurring. It’s impossible to overlook. But I believe, I hope, that it can be overcome. Divisiveness has long been a political ploy. A century ago, …
Most nights now, I’m cooking for just Reggie and me. That means I’m not planning in advance as much as I used to; sometimes we are very happy to eat bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner. Easy to …
Let’s play 18
The ubiquitous grin and infectious laugh were unmistakable. Dereck Whittenburg was ready to have a good time for a good cause. The former North Carolina State University basketball …
Mudcats come up short vs. Hillcats despite Rogers slam in 9th
ZEBULON — A ninth-inning grand slam by Wes Rogers brought the Carolina Mudcats within a run but that’s where they stayed in a 7-6 home loss to the Lynchburg Hillcats in a Single-A …
Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Samantha Davis, North Johnston High
Samantha Davis helped her North Johnston High softball team reach the quarterfinals of the North Carolina High School Athletic …
Hunt’s Spells rides the backboards to NC Wesleyan
Shaniah Spells is accustomed to flying under the proverbial radar. While her Hunt High varsity girls basketball teammates may be the ones piling up the points and garnering more …
Louisburg gives North Johnston’s McFarland a chance to play football
KENLY — North Johnston senior wide receiver Imandre McFarland just wanted another chance to play football competitively. Louisburg College offered him that chance. McFarland …
Wilson Recreation Department Glance
Wilson City Little League RESULTS Games from May 6–10 Single-A League Ages 5-6 Team R H Stone Creek 12 23 Wilson Medical 6 13 LEADING …
Barton College junior Micah Clemons, the 2019 Conference Carolinas Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year, parlayed a pair of conference championships in the hammer throw and discus into …
Barton’s Boyette tabbed Div. II PING All-Southeast Region
Wilkinson tops Barton Hall of Fame 2019 class
Barton basketball summer camps dates announced
Free More than 40 invited guests participated in the North Carolina Baseball Museum's 17th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 22, at Wedgewood Public Golf Course.
WYSA ‘01 Explosion melts in Kepner Cup semifinals
ENCAOA seeking volleyball officials
Hesmer, Whittenburg among the first-timers at NCBM Celebrity Golf tourney
Wilson officials have earned a belated pat on the back for their diligent work to reduce electric rates, which will remain below the state average even after a proposed 1.8% increase takes effect …
Conservative voices join chorus for NC Medicaid expansion
Our Opinion: Wilson County budget plan would shortchange new animal shelter
Our Opinion: When investigation itself is punishment for free expression
A new model for helping our state’s homeless people
Our Opinion: Uncle Sam should butt out on raising tobacco age to 21
Vaccine skeptics prompt dangerous spike in measles
Bill offers slightly better access to body cam footage
Congress must act in spike on military sexual assault cases
Our Opinion: City staff, Rotarians earn recognition for making Wilson shine
Why is Trump stonewalling Congress?
Wilson Youth Council boasts some of our best, brightest teens
Rose garden keeps couple coming back
Transgender inclusion threatens girls’, women’s sports
Renovate or replace animal shelter at current site
Political corruption calls for third-party alternative
Not impressed with Butterfield appointment
Private colleges an integral part of higher education
One state’s shortcomings don’t outweigh Medicaid expansion’s value
Repeal HB2 remnants to bring film industry back
Focus on survivor’s trauma, not church’s reputation
State liquor monopoly advocate has conflict of interest
