The Wilson Times
Wilson employers earn state safety awards
By Christopher Long
clong@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7821 | March 27, 2024
The North Carolina Department of Labor recognized dozens of Wilson County employers and employees during the annual safety awards banquet held at the Wilson Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson gave the...
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from March 18-22
From staff reports | March 27, 2024
The following deed transfers for the week of March 18-22 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Johnnie Lee Johnson to The Outlier Group LLC, 1511 Goldsboro St., $8,000; From...
Sections of Nash Street closing in April
For the Times | March 27, 2024
Closures planned for three Nash Street intersections will cause detours for most of the month of April, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. The closures are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Monday and...
Fontenot asks council to advance grant money
By Christopher Long
clong@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7821 | March 26, 2024
Rep. Ken Fontenot encouraged the Wilson City Council last week to consider giving nonprofits up-front access to state-allocated grant money rather than seeking reimbursements for funded projects. Fontenot, R-Wilson, spoke prior to Thursday’s monthly meeting....
1 injured in Lincoln Street fire
By Christopher Long
clong@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7821 | March 26, 2024
One person was injured and taken to Wilson Medical Center after an accidental kitchen fire Friday at 603 Lincoln St. Wilson Fire/Rescue Services found the person in the backyard with moderate injuries, according to Deputy...
Warriors no match for Trojans
From staff reports | March 27, 2024
The Hunt High softball team learned Tuesday that it’s a long way to the top of the 3-A Quad County Conference standings — even if you’re halfway up the ladder....
Don’t sleep on women’s March Madness
By E.J. Proctor Story
Special to the Times | March 27, 2024
If you are a sports fan, how can you not love March? When I was in high school and had to get a knee surgery done, I made sure it...
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Gracie Beamon, Community Christian School
March 27, 2024
Gracie Beamon helped her Community Christian School varsity girls soccer team win three big matches last week, making her this week’s Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week. Gracie...
AREA ROUNDUP: Firebirds win, Ladybirds 2nd in Big East meet
From staff reports | March 27, 2024
ROCKY MOUNT – Southern Nash’s boys track and field team won Tuesday’s three-team meet against 2-A/3-A Big East Conference foes Nash Central and host Rocky Mount while the Ladybirds took...
Evans pitches, hits Hunt past Southern Wayne
From staff reports | March 27, 2024
A big night on the mound and at the plate for Hunt High junior Seth Evans sparked the Warriors to an 11-1 victory in six innings Tuesday night against Southern...
Warriors crunch Trojans to keep QCC pace
From staff reports | March 27, 2024
Junior Natalie Capps continues to make the most of her increased offensive touches this season for her Hunt High varsity girls soccer team with a hat trick Tuesday evening in...
Goat cuddling a furry favorite at farm
By Drew C. Wilson
dwilson@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7818 | March 19, 2024
BLACK CREEK — Katy MacKinnon watched as three baby Nigerian dwarf goats bounced around the barn floor at Olde Skye Farms. Poppy, Lilly and Daisy are the stars of the...
Homeowner displaced after fire
By Drew C. Wilson
dwilson@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7818 | March 5, 2024
ELM CITY — Firefighters are investigating the cause of a residential fire that displaced a homeowner on Tuesday. Capt. Brandon Bryant of the Toisnot Rural Fire Department said the structure...
Bridgestone celebrates 50th anniversary in Wilson
By Christopher Long
clong@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7821 | March 4, 2024
Bridgestone Americas celebrated its Wilson tire manufacturing plant’s 50th anniversary with a Friday luncheon to honor everyone who’s worked for the company through its half-century in the community. “We are...
Our Opinion: WhirliDogs opens doors of opportunity
A Wilson Times editorial | March 25, 2024
THUMBS UP to WhirliDogs, which opened its café and job training center Friday at 215 Goldsboro St. S. The nonprofit hires young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and trains...
Our Opinion: NC law punishes private companies that boycott Israel
A Wilson Times editorial | March 21, 2024
A savvy spinoff engineered in a London boardroom might have spared North Carolina a $40 million ice cream headache. Unilever will move Ben & Jerry’s into a separate company that...
Our Opinion: Black Hole Award shines sunlight on legislative secrecy
A Wilson Times editorial | March 18, 2024
With its business-friendly climate and relatively low cost of living, North Carolina often lands at or near the top of national lists ranking the best states for tech startups, young...
How can we improve voter turnout?
By Tom Campbell | March 27, 2024
The 2024 primary election results should concern us. What should truly trouble us is that only 20.02% of North Carolina’s registered voters cast ballots, highlighting a trend that threatens the...
Carolina economy solid, not spectacular
By John Hood | March 27, 2024
How has North Carolina’s economy been performing lately? Let’s focus on four standard measures: unemployment, jobs, incomes and gross domestic product. Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released its latest...
Privacy and the princess
By Lib Campbell | March 27, 2024
“There is a strange man outside,” Katherine announced, standing by the parlor window. “... This man is lurking across the way. Pretending not to notice me while I notice him.”...
Wilson Medical Center marks patient care milestone
Letter to the editor | March 27, 2024
I am writing to you today both as the CEO of Wilson Medical Center and as a proud member of our community to share a milestone that marks a significant...
Lorraine Jordan: The lady of tradition
Letter to the editor | March 27, 2024
The Edna Boykin Cultural Center was the place to be on Friday, March 22, as Lorraine Jordan and her band Carolina Road arrived to play a bluegrass concert for a...
Together, we can work it out
Letter to the editor | March 26, 2024
Together, we can work it out. I think an advocate for the community is someone who helps others. Identify your short-term and long-term goals. Begin with a fresh start. I...