Trump: Love it or leave it: President strikes back at critics, touts strong economy
Wilson man sentenced on federal charges
Volunteers gear up for campaign
Asphalt roof approved for historic house
Baptist choir performs here Saturday morning
Auditions set Aug. 3 for Apollo talent show
Nash County OKs economic incentives for $4.7M warehouse
Police investigate robbery of hotel guest
‘Bad habit’ heroin seized during a traffic stop
Guns stolen in Dunham’s Sports break-in
Officials: Rabid raccoon attacks dog
Headlee named to State Building Commission
Vendors cash in on Trump visit: President holding Wednesday campaign rally at East Carolina
Man critically injured in bar shooting
Korean War soldier’s family finding peace, closure after remains’ return
Elm City man sentenced in tri-county drug trafficking ring
Community Briefs: Church plans hot dog giveaway
Lucama, Black Creek garner commissioner candidates
Former Beddingfield principal to lead Forest Hills Middle
Weathercast: Heat index spikes to 106 degrees this week
Saratoga mayoral race heats up
Police: Robber hits 2 Wilson gas stations
Sen. Fitch offers OIC students encouragement
Is there a viable future for America’s truck drivers?
State fire marshal lauds Wilson fire insurance rating
Political Notebook: Garland Tucker stockpiling cash in Senate primary
Innovation drawn to Wilson: Virtual reality tour being developed for incubator
Scorching temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indexes topping out at 106 degrees are in store for the greater Wilson area through Sunday, Al Thomas explains in this week's installment of The Wilson …
Kimberly Latonya Butler
Sex: Female Age: 35 Charge: 1) Breaking Or Entering (F) and 2) Larceny After Break/entering (F), Arrested on: 7/17/19 20:00pm Arrested at: 5000-BLK Old Stantonsburg Rd, Wilson, NC
Jermaine Ray J Lucas
Sex: Male Age: 27 Charge: 1) P/w/i/m/s/d Sch I Cs (F), 2) Simple Pos Cs Sch Vi (M), and 3) Possess Sch I Cs (F), Arrested on: 7/17/19 19:00pm Arrested at: 1300-BLK Woodard Ave …
Dwight Lavaris Mcclain
Sex: Male Age: 43 Charge: 1) Maintain Place Controlled Sb (F), 2) Pwisd/marijuana (F), and 3) Possession Marijuana-felony (F), Arrested on: 7/17/19 00:01am Arrested at: 1600-BLK …
Tommy Alexander Love
Sex: Male Age: 29 Charge: 1) Pwisd/marijuana (F) and 2) Carrying Concealed Gun (M), Arrested on: 7/16/19 20:53pm Arrested at: 900-BLK College Cir N, Wilson, NC
Clarence Fuller Swaringen
Sex: Male Age: 61 Charge: Possess Heroin, F (F), Arrested on: 7/16/19 13:00pm Arrested at: 4600-BLK Elm City Rd S/us 301 N, Elm City, NC
James Moore
Sex: Male Age: 31 Charge: 1) Larceny Of Motor Vehicle (F) and 2) Possession Stolen Vehicle (F), Arrested on: 7/16/19 10:20am Arrested at: [Missing Address]
Michael Montreal Barnes
Sex: Male Age: 36 Charge: 1) Simple Pos Cs Sch Vi (M), 2) Poss Cs Prison/jail Premises (F), and 3) Resisting Public Officers (M), Arrested on: 7/15/19 18:30pm Arrested at: 800-BLK …
Knowledge Jahru Robinson-speight
Sex: Male Age: 22 Charge: Discharge Weapon Occupied Pr, F (F), Arrested on: 7/15/19 14:15pm Arrested at: 300-BLK Pender St, Wilson, NC
Da`quan Dominique Hinton
Sex: Male Age: 24 Charge: 1) Discharge Weapon Occupied Pr (F) and 2) Possess Of Firearm By Felon (F), Arrested on: 7/15/19 12:00pm Arrested at: 100-BLK Green St E, Wilson, NC
Columbus F Murchinson
Sex: Male Age: 41 Charge: 1) Failure To Appear On Felony (F) and 2) Failure To Appear On Felony (F), Arrested on: 7/14/19 23:05pm Arrested at: 100-BLK Pender St E, Wilson, NC
CLAYTON — A Clayton High School art teacher was arrested for allegedly shoplifting art supplies from the Clayton Walmart. Clayton police arrested Joanna Louisa Frantz, 59, on June 22 and charged …
Johnston County schools probe felon’s hire as teacher, coach
Kenly seeking grants for new water tower
The Middlesex Fire Department has initiated its newest firefighter into the department’s ranks, but unlike most 22-year olds entering the department, this one has the experience of a well-seasoned …
Second southern Nash town tosses Envirolink from grant project
It’s hard to believe we need to have this conversation in this day and age. But if we don’t keep having it, at some point we might not be allowed to have it. Question: What is free speech? Or, …
On a recent visit to the Wilson County Public Library, granddaughter Sora and I spent quite a bit of time looking at kids’ cookbooks. It was fun to flip through the pages, read the recipe names …
Take me out to the ballpark
With last Thursday’s Coastal Plain League summer collegiate baseball game between the Wilson Tobs and Asheboro Copperheads being canceled after three innings because of rain and …
Feliciano’s 15th homer the only bright spot in Mudcats’ fourth straight loss
ZEBULON — Despite a day off after being no-hit and a return home to Five County Stadium, the downward trend continued Wednesday for the Carolina Mudcats with a 5-2 loss to Advanced-A …
Steamers sweep Sharks to share North lead with idle Tobs
After an off day Wednesday that saw them relinquish sole possession of first place in the Coastal Plain League’s North Division, the Wilson Tobs look to extend their winning streak …
Former Warrior Fuller headed for Haverford College
The Ivy League would have been the preferred educational route for former standout Hunt High baseball player and strong academic performer Josh Fuller. But the 18-year-old son of …
Wilson to face Lake Norman again in NC Little League championship bracket
Wilson City Little League can clinch its seventh North Carolina Little League Baseball championship with one more victory in the Ages 11-12 state tournament. In order to do that, …
Tobs win 5th straight, double up Pilots 16-8
In the 80-year history of Fleming Stadium, the edifice has been home to a number of quality pitching duels. Tuesday’s slogging Coastal Plain League contest will not be counted …
HOLLY SPRINGS — Christian Avant doubled in a pair of runs in the top of the first inning for the Wilson Tobs in their Coastal Plain League game Monday at Holly Springs. Then, for an encore, …
Tobs win in 10 on Lanier’s walk-off blast
Tobs hold off SwampDogs for season sweep Saturday
KERNERSVILLE -— After scoring 35 runs in their first two games and then taking a day off at the North Carolina Little League Baseball Ages 11-12 Tournament, the Wilson City Little League …
Wilson Rec All-Star Softball makes return to Fleming
Additional players needed for WCYSAA ages 13-15 summer basketball league
Final 9 leaves hope for Post 13
Wilson County education leaders are asking the state for $15 million in school construction funding to expand an innovative early college concept that could be a model for similar programs statewide. …
Border Patrol agents’ Facebook comments show deeper problem
Our Opinion: Don’t hobble hemp over shoddy science in law enforcement
Our Opinion: Throw your hat into the ring for city, town boards
Legislators’ hot air puts brakes on wind farms
Our Opinion: City, county boards should show support for Ray Finch pardon
Our Opinion: Sunlight required when public boards pay private lobbies
Our Opinion: Don’t lose sight of July Fourth’s true significance
Don’t let contractors copyright state laws, limiting public access
Our Opinion: An innocent man, Ray Finch deserves governor's pardon
Our Opinion: Fishing freedom on the Fourth of July, red tape year-round
Chinese trade war hurting state’s tobacco farmers
Trump critics unwise to curry favor with Iran
Hard work, teamwork thrive in community theater
Wilson Energy crews inspire confidence
Rain can’t put damper on First Fridays season-opener
Library rule-breakers a common sight
Trump’s Iran sanctions could backfire in a big way
Generous donors help provide veterans’ medical transportation
Hospital bill: $11 for one measly aspirin
Library is open to all, but all should be asked to follow the rules
Women’s World Cup champs, tennis phenom live out their American dream
Stakeholders work together to make new animal shelter a reality
Gillette park, Little League make Wilson shine
In trade war, China won’t back down
Pets are a lifetime commitment
