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Local News
5/10/2008
Academies: Success, disppointment
John Tyler Brumfield expected to spend this school year in smaller classes filled only with students enrolled in Hunt High School's Visual and Performing Arts Academy. ...
5/10/2008
In wall-to-wall academies, scheduling is the key
When the bell sounds signaling the start of summer vacation for high school students, Wilson County's three high school principals will start focusing on putting together student schedules for next year. ...
5/10/2008
Mexican industries compete
COSCOMATEPEC, Mexico -- Two years ago, around 120 people worked in GRUPO SEGOR's leather factory in this mountain town. ...
5/10/2008
Parallels seen between tobacco farmers, coffee growers
XICO, Mexico -- Planted in practically every available spot under the canopies of larger banana trees, coffee plants cover the hills surrounding the Ursulo Galvan Colony here. ...
5/10/2008
265 grads earn WCC degrees
"It's your world now." ...
5/10/2008
Sales tax increases go down
When Wilson County voters rejected a sales-tax increase this week, they joined a tax backlash across the state. ...
5/10/2008
Coalition to meet Tuesday
The realities of drug use by Wilson teens will be discussed during the annual meeting of the Wilson County Substance Abuse Coalition Tuesday. ...
5/10/2008
High fuel prices to blame for increase in stamp prices
Beginning Monday it will cost a penny more to mail a letter. ...
5/10/2008
Crash victims identified as Fla. couple
A middle-aged couple from Estero, Fla., was traveling to Connecticut Thursday when their private plane crashed in a rural community near Snow Hill. ...
5/10/2008
Military Personnel News
Rick Vendetti ...
5/10/2008
District Court
Wilson County District Court ...
5/10/2008
Building Permits
The City of Wilson issued $6,248,452 in building permits during the month of March, 2008. The following are the new construction permits and the commercial alterations/additions of more than $50,000: ...
5/10/2008
Deed Transfers
The following deed transfers for the week of April 28 - May 2, 2008, have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: ...
5/9/2008
Granny walks, prays for America
As a little girl, Lyn Hanush said she dreamed of bicycling across the United States. ...
5/9/2008
2 killed when private plane crashes in Greene County
SNOW HILL -- Two people were killed Thursday when a homebuilt airplane crashed in Greene County, authorities said. ...
5/9/2008
College, public schools seek more funding
Wilson County commissioners listened to the final formal budget presentations from school and college officials Thursday night. ...
5/9/2008
Mental health advocates want facility reopened
Mental health advocates are concerned that Wilson Medical Center's psychiatric unit, New Foundations, is still closed after five months, and mental health patients have to leave the Wilson community to receive services. ...
5/9/2008
Sri Lanka night held at club meeting
If you're not careful, monkeys will steal your food. ...
5/9/2008
Local Christian singer conquers milestones in her career
I had almost forgotten how enchanting her voice was. ...
5/9/2008
Fike student plans Field Day
Fike High School Senior Kevin Smith is holding a UNICEF Action for Africa Field Day on Saturday, May 17, from 3-6 p.m. at the school. ...
5/9/2008
Crime Watch
Residential Larcenies ...
5/8/2008
Mayor's name added to Tasman Towers
Mayor Bruce Rose took a step back, shook his head and smiled after he saw his name on a new sign at the Wilson Housing Authority's Tasman Towers. ...
5/8/2008
To save gas, some take the train
As the peak season for travel nears, more and more people are deciding to keep their cars at home and ride the rails to their destinations. ...
5/8/2008
Ag commissioner lauds pesticide program
Steve Troxler, N.C. commissioner of agriculture, kicked off his campaign for re-election early by visiting Wilson Wednesday, hard on the heels of the primary election. ...
5/8/2008
Daylight Savings throws voting machines
Election poll workers at three precincts had trouble closing out voting machines Tuesday night because internal clocks were never reset for daylight-saving time. ...
5/8/2008
Tarleton wins writing award
Daily Times opinion editor Hal Tarleton received one of 15 Awards of Outstanding Merit from the Amy Foundation for his Feb. 3, 2007, column "Rise in Atheism Includes Condescending Attitude Towards People of Faith." ...
5/8/2008
Barton chooses commencement speaker
Richard Ekman, president of the Council of Independent Colleges, will deliver the commencement address Sunday, May 18, at Barton College. ...
5/8/2008
Child's curiosity could have started fire on Rasberry
A child's curiosity and a cigarette lighter are suspected to have started a fire at 3913 Rasberry Drive Tuesday evening. ...
5/8/2008
Town Talk
NASH COUNTY ...
5/8/2008
Crime Watch
The Wilson Police Department handled the following calls recently: ...
5/7/2008
Wilson Democrats favor Obama
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama easily won the N.C. Democratic primary Tuesday, bringing him closer to his party's nomination for president. ...
5/7/2008
Voters reject sales tax increase
Wilson County voters decidedly shut down a proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase Tuesday during a lackluster local primary election. ...
5/7/2008
Workers had a busy day
Wilson poll workers described Election Day as busy and long. ...
5/7/2008
Nash: Tax hike a no
Voters in Nash County, like those in Wilson and Wayne counties, overwhelmingly defeated a quarter-cent sales tax increase Tuesday. ...
5/7/2008
Wayne says NO
Wayne County voters overwhelmingly defeated a proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase Tuesday, with more than 80 percent of the voters casting a no ballot. ...
5/7/2008
Accessories part of drug roundup
Two men who were arrested Friday in connection with a bank robbery at the downtown BB&T had both been let out of jail just days earlier. ...
5/7/2008
New grocer hands out donations
"You've gotta do not only what's in the best interest for you and your business, but you also have to do what's best for the community," said Ron Dennis, president and chief operating officer of Farm Fresh. ...
5/7/2008
Farm Fresh opens
Hundreds of people formed a line all the way down the strip center at Gateway Plaza this morning to be the first shoppers at Farm Fresh Food & Pharmacy. ...
5/7/2008
Last-minute idea: Tour stately homes today on Woodard Circle
I know this is short notice, but I just found out about a mini homes tour that will take place this afternoon at three of the houses on Woodard Circle. That's off Goldsboro Street before the train tracks. ...
5/7/2008
Voters dump four state legislators
RALEIGH -- At least four state House members apparently won't be back next year after losing primary elections Tuesday. ...
5/7/2008
Pittenger, Dalton win crowded primaries for lt. governor
RALEIGH -- A pair of state senators -- Republican Robert Pittenger and Democrat Walter Dalton -- will face each other this fall in the race for lieutenant governor after winning party primaries in Tuesday's election. Both men were easy primary winners in Wilson County, each with better than 50 percent of the vote. ...
5/7/2008
Statewide Results
Lt. Governor Dem - Primary ...
5/7/2008
Jones turns back GOP challenger
Two Republicans representing Wilson County in Congress easily turned back primary opponents Tuesday. ...
5/7/2008
Hagan cruises to win, faces Dole in November
RALEIGH -- Kay Hagan celebrated her victory in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary with an invitation. ...
5/7/2008
Planning Board backs additional senior living opportunities
The Wilson Planning Board made a pair of decisions Tuesday that could lead to more senior living opportunities in the city. ...
5/7/2008
November Ballot Matchups
THESE ARE the races on this fall's ballot (D=Democrats, R=Republicans, incumbents are in italics): ...
5/7/2008
It's Perdue vs. McCrory in November
The race for North Carolina's next governor was cut Tuesday from eight to two -- Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory. ...
5/6/2008
Wilsonians overwhelmingly defeat sales tax
By a nearly 3-1 margin, Wilson County voters overwhelmingly rejected a quarter-cent sales tax increase that would have provided county commissioners with an extra $2.1 million in revenue. ...
5/6/2008
Wilson voters support Obama in presidential primary
Wilson County voters helped Sen. Barack Obama sweep to victory in North Carolina by delivering him the county with 62 percent of the vote. ...
5/6/2008
Perdue, McCrory win nominations for NC governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory won their party's nominations for governor Tuesday, and will compete this fall to succeed outgoing Gov. Mike Easley. ...
5/6/2008
Obama wins North Carolina
Barack Obama swept to victory in the North Carolina primary Tuesday night and declared he was closing in on the Democratic presidential nomination. ...
5/6/2008
Perdue, Smith the choice of Wilson voters in the governor primaries
Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue eked out a narrow victory in Wilson County on her way to capturing the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday night. ...
5/6/2008
College says repairs are needed
Wilson Community College leaders want to be more proactive when it comes to building maintenance and repair needs on campus. ...
5/6/2008
U.S. Rep. Butterfield makes stops for Obama
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama could get the momentum today in North Carolina and Indiana to earn the Democratic nomination for president, U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield said in Wilson Monday afternoon. ...
5/6/2008
Wilsonians vote
Wilson voters arrived at the polls early, dressed for work and ready to do their civic duty. Some had children in tow. ...
5/6/2008
Pizza Hut employees stop attempted armed robbery
Employees at the Pizza Hut on Glendale Avenue fought back Friday night and foiled an armed robbery. ...
5/6/2008
Nash County sales tax increase defeated
The quarter-cent sales tax increase in Nash County has been turned down by voters. With 26 of 26 precincts reporting by 9:25 p.m., the tax was defeated 61.22 percent to 38.78 percent. ...
5/6/2008
Board will consider assisted living facility expansion
Another senior assisted living facility plans to expand its service in Wilson. ...
5/6/2008
Committee reports on care facilities
Committee members who oversee adult care facilities in the county gave an annual report to commissioners Monday night, making the board glad there is such a committee looking out for the elderly. ...
5/6/2008
Historical society will hold annual meeting Thursday
The Wilson Historical Association will hold its annual meeting Thursday at the Wilson County Public Library. ...
5/6/2008
Snow Hill man hits jackpot
Joseph Taylor of Snow Hill bought a winning lottery ticket in Wilson and won $196,673 Friday. ...
5/6/2008
Town Talk
NASH COUNTY ...
5/6/2008
County Commissioners Wrap-up
Wilson County commissioners approved the following items Monday night: ...
5/5/2008
No Wright bearing
Voters taking advantage of the last day for one-stop voting at the county Board of Elections Saturday were saying the Rev. Jeremiah Wright controversy should not have any effect on the upcoming primary. ...
5/5/2008
Playhouses bring big bucks
The bidding Friday night was as hot as a five-alarm fire. That's fitting because the item up for grabs was a miniature firehouse. ...
5/5/2008
Bank gives $100K for ballfields
The Wilson Parks and Recreation Department has received its first major local donation for the new Little League baseball fields at the Burt Gillette Athletic Complex. ...
5/5/2008
Commissioners meet tonight
Wilson County commissioners will meet tonight at 7 in the Miller Road Building. Public hearings start at 7:30 p.m. ...
5/5/2008
Using discipline and self-defense
Matt Mercer spends most of his waking hours in uniform. Not as an officer of the law or a soldier in a military uniform, but in a Tae Kwon Do uniform. ...
5/5/2008
DVD offers details on invasive plants
There is a lot of discussion on invasive plants. Some people feel we should only plant native plants. Some natives are just as invasive as introduced species. ...
5/5/2008
Speaker tells students to be self-confident, helpful
Never give up on your dreams, and never let you past determine your future. ...
5/5/2008
Driver pulls in truck's path
A tractor trailer collided with a van Sunday shortly before 1 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 301 and N.C. 581, sending four people to Wilson Medical Center for treatment. ...
5/5/2008
Failed brakes cause accident
A single-car accident sent one man to the emergency room Saturday morning with unknown injuries. ...
5/5/2008
Weekend activities to benefit Relay are planned
Cancer patients, survivors, family members, art lovers and the just plain curious are invited to a unique art exhibition later this week at Southeastern Medical Oncology Center. ...
5/3/2008
County at odds over tax increase
On Tuesday the biggest issue facing Wilson County voters may be a proposed 0.25 cent increase in the county sales tax. ...
5/3/2008
3 arrested after BB&T robbery
Three men were arrested within five minutes of a 911 call Friday afternoon, in connection with a robbery at BB&T located at 223 W. Nash St. ...
5/3/2008
Nash County has plan if tax hike is OK'd
Danny Temple is feeling the effects of a sluggish economy at his cabinet making business, Temple Fine Woodworking Inc. in Middlesex, and an increase in taxes isn't going to help matters, he said. ...
5/3/2008
Council OKs deal for Becton, Dickinson and Co.
The Wilson City Council unanimously approved an economic incentive package for Becton, Dickinson and Co., without any input from the public Thursday. ...
5/3/2008
Phone calls upset local GOP
The Wilson County Republican Party is planning to file a formal protest with the Board of Elections over a campaign tactic being used by the Wilson County Education Partnership. ...
5/3/2008
Driving expenses on the rise
The unprecedented rise in gasoline prices over the past four months is just one factor contributing to a record annual increase in the cost of operating an automobile. ...
5/3/2008
Local officer receives military promotion to major
Lt. Keith Pendergrass, a 14-year veteran of the Wilson Police Department was promoted recently by the Army National Guard to the rank of major. ...
5/3/2008
More volunteers needed to serve as children's advocates
The N.C. Guardian ad Litem program, which offers volunteer legal services and provides a voice for neglected and abused children, is celebrating its 25th year, and May is National Foster Care Month. ...
5/3/2008
Restaurant Grades
The following restaurants/establishments were inspected by the Wilson County Health Department during the weeks of March 6 - April 22 and received the following ratings: ...
5/3/2008
Marriage Licenses
The following marriage licenses were issued during the month of March, 2008 by the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: ...
5/3/2008
Deeds Transfers
The following deed transfers for the week of April 21-25, 2008, have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: ...
5/3/2008
Gasoline Prices in the Area
WILSON ...
5/2/2008
Rush seen in final days of early voting
As one-stop voting shut down Thursday afternoon at the Wilson County Board of Elections, one pollworker turned to another and said, "You better bring your track shoes tomorrow." ...
5/2/2008
Special Election Coverage
THE WILSON DAILY TIMES is running special coverage this week of the races on the May 6 ballots. The schedule is: ...
5/2/2008
The power of prayer
Some joined hands as they prayed. Others lifted their hands toward the heavens. ...
5/2/2008
Figures to affect budget
Wilson officials could be looking at a bare-bones budget in the upcoming fiscal year after property revaluation figures came in lower than expected. ...
5/2/2008
Hunt student arrested on several charges
A Hunt High School student was arrested on campus Thursday morning after officials found cocaine, liquor and razor blades in his possession. ...
5/2/2008
Group not registered to push sales tax increase
North Carolina's State Board of Elections has concluded that a new organization created in Wilson to promote a proposed 0.25-cent sales tax increase was not following state campaign rules and regulations. ...
5/2/2008
Judge races on the ballot
Jim Wynn, once a prominent Wilson lawyer, will need to survive two elections, the first Tuesday, to keep his seat on the N.C. Court of Appeals. ...
5/2/2008
Wilson Police dog teams score well
The Wilson Police Department boasts a nationally certified staff of K-9 dogs and handlers as demonstrated during a recent competition, and it will add another dog to its unit next week. ...
5/2/2008
Hobby Shop will be jumping Saturday
The Hobby Shop inside Wilson Mall has a jam-packed schedule for Saturday. I am not exaggerating. ...
5/2/2008
Political backing abounds this election year
N.C. Rep. Jean Farmer-Butterfield has endorsed U.S. Sen. Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential primary. ...
5/2/2008
Police Calls
Motor Vehicle Larcenies ...
5/1/2008
Building ark in memory of son
Kay Bunch, executive director of the Arc of Wilson, calls the handicapped accessible playground built last year at the J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex a gift to the children of Wilson, and she vows that she won't retire until the playground is finished. ...
5/1/2008
Wells teacher fighting cancer finds support
Brightly colored cards filled with well wishes are dotted around Susan McAden's kitchen. ...
5/1/2008
Moore stumps in Wilson
State Treasurer Richard Moore made several stops in Wilson Wednesday, still hoping to make up ground in the Democratic primary for governor. ...
5/1/2008
Candidates seek top cabinet positions
North Carolina's Council of State seats can be ballot afterthoughts, even in years when the state doesn't have hotly contested presidential and gubernatorial races. ...
5/1/2008
One hurt in accident
LUCAMA -- An unidentified man was sent to the hospital after his truck struck a utility pole near the intersection of St. Mary's Church Road and Lucama Road Wednesday afternoon. ...
5/1/2008
Council takes up BD credits
The Wilson City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on an economic incentive package for Becton, Dickinson and Co. ...
5/1/2008
Crime Watch
The Wilson Police Department handled the following calls recently: ...
5/1/2008
Town Talk
KENLY ...
4/30/2008
It's a berry good time to pick
Next week is typically one of the busiest times for local produce growers as people flock to fields before Mother's Day to pick strawberries. ...
4/30/2008
New supermarket opens
A handful of customers were waiting in line before today's 8 a.m. grand opening of the new Harris Teeter at the Heritage Crossing Shopping Center. ...
4/30/2008
Vying for state's second top post
Eight people are running for lieutenant governor in next week's primary elections. How many other North Carolinians are paying attention is anyone's guess. ...
4/30/2008
Citywide prayer is Thurs.
Wilson leaders, workers and residents will take part Thursday in the National Day of Prayer with activities planned on the Wilson County Courthouse steps. ...
4/30/2008
Bloomery Creek Bridge work is delayed
Work to replace the Bloomery Creek Bridge on Lamm Road has been delayed since March 28 because of a scheduling conflict between two contractors working on the project. ...
4/30/2008
Man featured in article dies
William Gordon fought hard, but on Sunday, his body couldn't take anymore. ...
4/30/2008
N-RM Schools to hold Academy Awards recognitions
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools will hold its Academy Awards recognition on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the Business & Industry building on the campus of Nash Community College. The event recognizes outstanding students in the school district's academies: agriscience, health sciences, teacher, CISCO and information technology. ...
4/30/2008
City of Wilson Contact List
Bruce Rose, Mayor 399-2310 ...
4/29/2008
1,900 cheer Obama's speech
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama may have never been to Wilson before Monday night, but he recognized it, he said. ...
4/29/2008
Wilsonians get involved
Angela Barnes and her 18-year-old daughter, Ciera, were dripping wet when they walked in the door to Beddingfield High School Monday afternoon. And they were still wet when they left. ...
4/29/2008
Community voices opinions on new YMCA facility
Community residents got a chance Monday night to voice their concerns about the Wilson YMCA's plan to build a new facility without a swimming pool in its first stage of development. ...
4/29/2008
Fuel a big part of this year's tobacco season
Zack Bissette was busy in the fields last week, taking advantage of perfect planting conditions to get his tobacco crop in the ground. He's praying for a good season and worrying over high fuel prices. ...
4/29/2008
Perdue takes wide lead in poll
Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue is poised to win the Democratic nomination for governor next Tuesday, a new poll shows. ...
4/29/2008
Sample ballots for May 6 primary
Here are sample ballots for the May 6 primary and one-stop voting in Wilson County. ...
4/29/2008
Group urges community support
There were 300 blue ribbons given to Saturday's attendees at the "Take Back the Streets Family Conference" sponsored by Smart Choice For Youth non-profit organization. The conference was held at Forest Hills Middle School. ...
4/29/2008
Two arrested for stealing lottery tickets
Police have arrested a Wilson man and woman for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of scratch-off tickets from the convenience store where they worked. ...
4/29/2008
Attempted murder charges dismissed
Three men facing attempted murder charges stemming from a robbery last year in Wilson, have all had the charges against them dismissed. ...
4/29/2008
Wilson woman wins $20,000 in lottery
Wilsonian Johnnie Crumpler has won $20,000 in the "twenty grand" instant scratch-off game of the North Carolina Education Lottery, according to a press release from the North Carolina Education Lottery. ...
4/29/2008
Town Talk
STANTONSBURG ...
4/29/2008
Moore coming to Wilson
State Treasurer Richard Moore, who is running for the Democratic nomination for governor, will make two appearances in Wilson Wednesday. ...
4/29/2008
Local graduate receives judge appointment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Michael Bradley Almond of Tuscaloosa was recently appointed as a Tuscaloosa County Circuit Judge by Gov. Bob Riley. ...
4/29/2008
Revaluation deadline approaching
Property owners who missed Monday's deadline to filed for a revaluation hearing with the Board of Equalization and Review still have until May 16 to do so. ...
4/28/2008
Bruins campus plays host to Obama
Excitement is building as last-minute preparations are being made for presidential candidate Barack Obama's appearance at Beddingfield High School later today. ...
4/28/2008
Running for Capitol Hill posts
Two Republicans, both representing North Carolina in Congress, face challenges this year for their distinctly different stances on the Iraq war. ...
4/28/2008
Special Coverage
THE WILSON DAILY TIMES is running special coverage this week of the races on the May 6 ballots. The schedule is: ...
4/28/2008
Making strides to a better heart
A warm sunny Saturday morning with dance music playing over the speakers -- it was enough to get your heart pumping. ...
4/28/2008
Wilson receives funds for conservation
Wilson County's Soil and Water Conservation District has received funds to offer private and public landowners a new conservation program. ...
4/28/2008
Spreading the word
Attorney Darryl Smith urged those present Sunday afternoon at a "Get out the Vote" community rally at Calvary Presbyterian Church to get registered to vote and to tell others in the African-American community to do the same. ...
4/28/2008
Program offers drought help for farmers
RALEIGH -- North Carolina farmers reeling from drought can obtain help under a program unveiled Tuesday in Raleigh. The program will cover 75 percent of the cost of restoring drought-damaged pastureland and providing additional water supply for livestock and crops. ...
4/28/2008
Chemical collection day will be May 7
Individuals who wish to dispose pesticides at no cost may bring them to the Wilson Agriculture Center May 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Extension agents will unload them in the back parking lot. ...
4/28/2008
Fun day with play houses
Every playhouse on display Saturday at the Shoppes of Brentwood was some child's dream, but some families would have a hard time picking. ...
4/28/2008
Union backers remember injured workers
Thirty people gathered at Calvary Baptist Church at noon Saturday to remember workers who have been killed or disabled on the job. ...
4/28/2008
Local Rotarians host visitors
I was told many times Friday that the people of Wilson demonstrate Southern hospitality at its finest. ...
4/28/2008
What's buzzing around?
A lot of native bee activity and pollination is taking place. Some ground nesting bees are still active in turf. Bumblebees are starting to nest and forage. Orchard Mason bees are nesting. ...
5/10/2008
Academies: Success, disppointment
John Tyler Brumfield expected to spend this school year in smaller classes filled only with students enrolled in Hunt High School's Visual and Performing Arts Academy. ...
5/10/2008
In wall-to-wall academies, scheduling is the key
When the bell sounds signaling the start of summer vacation for high school students, Wilson County's three high school principals will start focusing on putting together student schedules for next year. ...
5/10/2008
Mexican industries compete
COSCOMATEPEC, Mexico -- Two years ago, around 120 people worked in GRUPO SEGOR's leather factory in this mountain town. ...
5/10/2008
Parallels seen between tobacco farmers, coffee growers
XICO, Mexico -- Planted in practically every available spot under the canopies of larger banana trees, coffee plants cover the hills surrounding the Ursulo Galvan Colony here. ...
5/10/2008
265 grads earn WCC degrees
"It's your world now." ...
5/10/2008
Sales tax increases go down
When Wilson County voters rejected a sales-tax increase this week, they joined a tax backlash across the state. ...
5/10/2008
Coalition to meet Tuesday
The realities of drug use by Wilson teens will be discussed during the annual meeting of the Wilson County Substance Abuse Coalition Tuesday. ...
5/10/2008
High fuel prices to blame for increase in stamp prices
Beginning Monday it will cost a penny more to mail a letter. ...
5/10/2008
Crash victims identified as Fla. couple
A middle-aged couple from Estero, Fla., was traveling to Connecticut Thursday when their private plane crashed in a rural community near Snow Hill. ...
5/10/2008
Military Personnel News
Rick Vendetti ...
5/10/2008
District Court
Wilson County District Court ...
5/10/2008
Building Permits
The City of Wilson issued $6,248,452 in building permits during the month of March, 2008. The following are the new construction permits and the commercial alterations/additions of more than $50,000: ...
5/10/2008
Deed Transfers
The following deed transfers for the week of April 28 - May 2, 2008, have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: ...
5/9/2008
Granny walks, prays for America
As a little girl, Lyn Hanush said she dreamed of bicycling across the United States. ...
5/9/2008
2 killed when private plane crashes in Greene County
SNOW HILL -- Two people were killed Thursday when a homebuilt airplane crashed in Greene County, authorities said. ...
5/9/2008
College, public schools seek more funding
Wilson County commissioners listened to the final formal budget presentations from school and college officials Thursday night. ...
5/9/2008
Mental health advocates want facility reopened
Mental health advocates are concerned that Wilson Medical Center's psychiatric unit, New Foundations, is still closed after five months, and mental health patients have to leave the Wilson community to receive services. ...
5/9/2008
Sri Lanka night held at club meeting
If you're not careful, monkeys will steal your food. ...
5/9/2008
Local Christian singer conquers milestones in her career
I had almost forgotten how enchanting her voice was. ...
5/9/2008
Fike student plans Field Day
Fike High School Senior Kevin Smith is holding a UNICEF Action for Africa Field Day on Saturday, May 17, from 3-6 p.m. at the school. ...
5/9/2008
Crime Watch
Residential Larcenies ...
5/8/2008
Mayor's name added to Tasman Towers
Mayor Bruce Rose took a step back, shook his head and smiled after he saw his name on a new sign at the Wilson Housing Authority's Tasman Towers. ...
5/8/2008
To save gas, some take the train
As the peak season for travel nears, more and more people are deciding to keep their cars at home and ride the rails to their destinations. ...
5/8/2008
Ag commissioner lauds pesticide program
Steve Troxler, N.C. commissioner of agriculture, kicked off his campaign for re-election early by visiting Wilson Wednesday, hard on the heels of the primary election. ...
5/8/2008
Daylight Savings throws voting machines
Election poll workers at three precincts had trouble closing out voting machines Tuesday night because internal clocks were never reset for daylight-saving time. ...
5/8/2008
Tarleton wins writing award
Daily Times opinion editor Hal Tarleton received one of 15 Awards of Outstanding Merit from the Amy Foundation for his Feb. 3, 2007, column "Rise in Atheism Includes Condescending Attitude Towards People of Faith." ...
5/8/2008
Barton chooses commencement speaker
Richard Ekman, president of the Council of Independent Colleges, will deliver the commencement address Sunday, May 18, at Barton College. ...
5/8/2008
Child's curiosity could have started fire on Rasberry
A child's curiosity and a cigarette lighter are suspected to have started a fire at 3913 Rasberry Drive Tuesday evening. ...
5/8/2008
Town Talk
NASH COUNTY ...
5/8/2008
Crime Watch
The Wilson Police Department handled the following calls recently: ...
5/7/2008
Wilson Democrats favor Obama
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama easily won the N.C. Democratic primary Tuesday, bringing him closer to his party's nomination for president. ...
5/7/2008
Voters reject sales tax increase
Wilson County voters decidedly shut down a proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase Tuesday during a lackluster local primary election. ...
5/7/2008
Workers had a busy day
Wilson poll workers described Election Day as busy and long. ...
5/7/2008
Nash: Tax hike a no
Voters in Nash County, like those in Wilson and Wayne counties, overwhelmingly defeated a quarter-cent sales tax increase Tuesday. ...
5/7/2008
Wayne says NO
Wayne County voters overwhelmingly defeated a proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase Tuesday, with more than 80 percent of the voters casting a no ballot. ...
5/7/2008
Accessories part of drug roundup
Two men who were arrested Friday in connection with a bank robbery at the downtown BB&T had both been let out of jail just days earlier. ...
5/7/2008
New grocer hands out donations
"You've gotta do not only what's in the best interest for you and your business, but you also have to do what's best for the community," said Ron Dennis, president and chief operating officer of Farm Fresh. ...
5/7/2008
Farm Fresh opens
Hundreds of people formed a line all the way down the strip center at Gateway Plaza this morning to be the first shoppers at Farm Fresh Food & Pharmacy. ...
5/7/2008
Last-minute idea: Tour stately homes today on Woodard Circle
I know this is short notice, but I just found out about a mini homes tour that will take place this afternoon at three of the houses on Woodard Circle. That's off Goldsboro Street before the train tracks. ...
5/7/2008
Voters dump four state legislators
RALEIGH -- At least four state House members apparently won't be back next year after losing primary elections Tuesday. ...
5/7/2008
Pittenger, Dalton win crowded primaries for lt. governor
RALEIGH -- A pair of state senators -- Republican Robert Pittenger and Democrat Walter Dalton -- will face each other this fall in the race for lieutenant governor after winning party primaries in Tuesday's election. Both men were easy primary winners in Wilson County, each with better than 50 percent of the vote. ...
5/7/2008
Statewide Results
Lt. Governor Dem - Primary ...
5/7/2008
Jones turns back GOP challenger
Two Republicans representing Wilson County in Congress easily turned back primary opponents Tuesday. ...
5/7/2008
Hagan cruises to win, faces Dole in November
RALEIGH -- Kay Hagan celebrated her victory in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary with an invitation. ...
5/7/2008
Planning Board backs additional senior living opportunities
The Wilson Planning Board made a pair of decisions Tuesday that could lead to more senior living opportunities in the city. ...
5/7/2008
November Ballot Matchups
THESE ARE the races on this fall's ballot (D=Democrats, R=Republicans, incumbents are in italics): ...
5/7/2008
It's Perdue vs. McCrory in November
The race for North Carolina's next governor was cut Tuesday from eight to two -- Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory. ...
5/6/2008
Wilsonians overwhelmingly defeat sales tax
By a nearly 3-1 margin, Wilson County voters overwhelmingly rejected a quarter-cent sales tax increase that would have provided county commissioners with an extra $2.1 million in revenue. ...
5/6/2008
Wilson voters support Obama in presidential primary
Wilson County voters helped Sen. Barack Obama sweep to victory in North Carolina by delivering him the county with 62 percent of the vote. ...
5/6/2008
Perdue, McCrory win nominations for NC governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory won their party's nominations for governor Tuesday, and will compete this fall to succeed outgoing Gov. Mike Easley. ...
5/6/2008
Obama wins North Carolina
Barack Obama swept to victory in the North Carolina primary Tuesday night and declared he was closing in on the Democratic presidential nomination. ...
5/6/2008
Perdue, Smith the choice of Wilson voters in the governor primaries
Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue eked out a narrow victory in Wilson County on her way to capturing the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday night. ...
5/6/2008
College says repairs are needed
Wilson Community College leaders want to be more proactive when it comes to building maintenance and repair needs on campus. ...
5/6/2008
U.S. Rep. Butterfield makes stops for Obama
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama could get the momentum today in North Carolina and Indiana to earn the Democratic nomination for president, U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield said in Wilson Monday afternoon. ...
5/6/2008
Wilsonians vote
Wilson voters arrived at the polls early, dressed for work and ready to do their civic duty. Some had children in tow. ...
5/6/2008
Pizza Hut employees stop attempted armed robbery
Employees at the Pizza Hut on Glendale Avenue fought back Friday night and foiled an armed robbery. ...
5/6/2008
Nash County sales tax increase defeated
The quarter-cent sales tax increase in Nash County has been turned down by voters. With 26 of 26 precincts reporting by 9:25 p.m., the tax was defeated 61.22 percent to 38.78 percent. ...
5/6/2008
Board will consider assisted living facility expansion
Another senior assisted living facility plans to expand its service in Wilson. ...
5/6/2008
Committee reports on care facilities
Committee members who oversee adult care facilities in the county gave an annual report to commissioners Monday night, making the board glad there is such a committee looking out for the elderly. ...
5/6/2008
Historical society will hold annual meeting Thursday
The Wilson Historical Association will hold its annual meeting Thursday at the Wilson County Public Library. ...
5/6/2008
Snow Hill man hits jackpot
Joseph Taylor of Snow Hill bought a winning lottery ticket in Wilson and won $196,673 Friday. ...
5/6/2008
Town Talk
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5/6/2008
County Commissioners Wrap-up
Wilson County commissioners approved the following items Monday night: ...
5/5/2008
No Wright bearing
Voters taking advantage of the last day for one-stop voting at the county Board of Elections Saturday were saying the Rev. Jeremiah Wright controversy should not have any effect on the upcoming primary. ...
5/5/2008
Playhouses bring big bucks
The bidding Friday night was as hot as a five-alarm fire. That's fitting because the item up for grabs was a miniature firehouse. ...
5/5/2008
Bank gives $100K for ballfields
The Wilson Parks and Recreation Department has received its first major local donation for the new Little League baseball fields at the Burt Gillette Athletic Complex. ...
5/5/2008
Commissioners meet tonight
Wilson County commissioners will meet tonight at 7 in the Miller Road Building. Public hearings start at 7:30 p.m. ...
5/5/2008
Using discipline and self-defense
Matt Mercer spends most of his waking hours in uniform. Not as an officer of the law or a soldier in a military uniform, but in a Tae Kwon Do uniform. ...
5/5/2008
DVD offers details on invasive plants
There is a lot of discussion on invasive plants. Some people feel we should only plant native plants. Some natives are just as invasive as introduced species. ...
5/5/2008
Speaker tells students to be self-confident, helpful
Never give up on your dreams, and never let you past determine your future. ...
5/5/2008
Driver pulls in truck's path
A tractor trailer collided with a van Sunday shortly before 1 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 301 and N.C. 581, sending four people to Wilson Medical Center for treatment. ...
5/5/2008
Failed brakes cause accident
A single-car accident sent one man to the emergency room Saturday morning with unknown injuries. ...
5/5/2008
Weekend activities to benefit Relay are planned
Cancer patients, survivors, family members, art lovers and the just plain curious are invited to a unique art exhibition later this week at Southeastern Medical Oncology Center. ...
5/3/2008
County at odds over tax increase
On Tuesday the biggest issue facing Wilson County voters may be a proposed 0.25 cent increase in the county sales tax. ...
5/3/2008
3 arrested after BB&T robbery
Three men were arrested within five minutes of a 911 call Friday afternoon, in connection with a robbery at BB&T located at 223 W. Nash St. ...
5/3/2008
Nash County has plan if tax hike is OK'd
Danny Temple is feeling the effects of a sluggish economy at his cabinet making business, Temple Fine Woodworking Inc. in Middlesex, and an increase in taxes isn't going to help matters, he said. ...
5/3/2008
Council OKs deal for Becton, Dickinson and Co.
The Wilson City Council unanimously approved an economic incentive package for Becton, Dickinson and Co., without any input from the public Thursday. ...
5/3/2008
Phone calls upset local GOP
The Wilson County Republican Party is planning to file a formal protest with the Board of Elections over a campaign tactic being used by the Wilson County Education Partnership. ...
5/3/2008
Driving expenses on the rise
The unprecedented rise in gasoline prices over the past four months is just one factor contributing to a record annual increase in the cost of operating an automobile. ...
5/3/2008
Local officer receives military promotion to major
Lt. Keith Pendergrass, a 14-year veteran of the Wilson Police Department was promoted recently by the Army National Guard to the rank of major. ...
5/3/2008
More volunteers needed to serve as children's advocates
The N.C. Guardian ad Litem program, which offers volunteer legal services and provides a voice for neglected and abused children, is celebrating its 25th year, and May is National Foster Care Month. ...
5/3/2008
Restaurant Grades
The following restaurants/establishments were inspected by the Wilson County Health Department during the weeks of March 6 - April 22 and received the following ratings: ...
5/3/2008
Marriage Licenses
The following marriage licenses were issued during the month of March, 2008 by the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: ...
5/3/2008
Deeds Transfers
The following deed transfers for the week of April 21-25, 2008, have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: ...
5/3/2008
Gasoline Prices in the Area
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5/2/2008
Rush seen in final days of early voting
As one-stop voting shut down Thursday afternoon at the Wilson County Board of Elections, one pollworker turned to another and said, "You better bring your track shoes tomorrow." ...
5/2/2008
Special Election Coverage
THE WILSON DAILY TIMES is running special coverage this week of the races on the May 6 ballots. The schedule is: ...
5/2/2008
The power of prayer
Some joined hands as they prayed. Others lifted their hands toward the heavens. ...
5/2/2008
Figures to affect budget
Wilson officials could be looking at a bare-bones budget in the upcoming fiscal year after property revaluation figures came in lower than expected. ...
5/2/2008
Hunt student arrested on several charges
A Hunt High School student was arrested on campus Thursday morning after officials found cocaine, liquor and razor blades in his possession. ...
5/2/2008
Group not registered to push sales tax increase
North Carolina's State Board of Elections has concluded that a new organization created in Wilson to promote a proposed 0.25-cent sales tax increase was not following state campaign rules and regulations. ...
5/2/2008
Judge races on the ballot
Jim Wynn, once a prominent Wilson lawyer, will need to survive two elections, the first Tuesday, to keep his seat on the N.C. Court of Appeals. ...
5/2/2008
Wilson Police dog teams score well
The Wilson Police Department boasts a nationally certified staff of K-9 dogs and handlers as demonstrated during a recent competition, and it will add another dog to its unit next week. ...
5/2/2008
Hobby Shop will be jumping Saturday
The Hobby Shop inside Wilson Mall has a jam-packed schedule for Saturday. I am not exaggerating. ...
5/2/2008
Political backing abounds this election year
N.C. Rep. Jean Farmer-Butterfield has endorsed U.S. Sen. Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential primary. ...
5/2/2008
Police Calls
Motor Vehicle Larcenies ...
5/1/2008
Building ark in memory of son
Kay Bunch, executive director of the Arc of Wilson, calls the handicapped accessible playground built last year at the J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex a gift to the children of Wilson, and she vows that she won't retire until the playground is finished. ...
5/1/2008
Wells teacher fighting cancer finds support
Brightly colored cards filled with well wishes are dotted around Susan McAden's kitchen. ...
5/1/2008
Moore stumps in Wilson
State Treasurer Richard Moore made several stops in Wilson Wednesday, still hoping to make up ground in the Democratic primary for governor. ...
5/1/2008
Candidates seek top cabinet positions
North Carolina's Council of State seats can be ballot afterthoughts, even in years when the state doesn't have hotly contested presidential and gubernatorial races. ...
5/1/2008
One hurt in accident
LUCAMA -- An unidentified man was sent to the hospital after his truck struck a utility pole near the intersection of St. Mary's Church Road and Lucama Road Wednesday afternoon. ...
5/1/2008
Council takes up BD credits
The Wilson City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on an economic incentive package for Becton, Dickinson and Co. ...
5/1/2008
Crime Watch
The Wilson Police Department handled the following calls recently: ...
5/1/2008
Town Talk
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4/30/2008
It's a berry good time to pick
Next week is typically one of the busiest times for local produce growers as people flock to fields before Mother's Day to pick strawberries. ...
4/30/2008
New supermarket opens
A handful of customers were waiting in line before today's 8 a.m. grand opening of the new Harris Teeter at the Heritage Crossing Shopping Center. ...
4/30/2008
Vying for state's second top post
Eight people are running for lieutenant governor in next week's primary elections. How many other North Carolinians are paying attention is anyone's guess. ...
4/30/2008
Citywide prayer is Thurs.
Wilson leaders, workers and residents will take part Thursday in the National Day of Prayer with activities planned on the Wilson County Courthouse steps. ...
4/30/2008
Bloomery Creek Bridge work is delayed
Work to replace the Bloomery Creek Bridge on Lamm Road has been delayed since March 28 because of a scheduling conflict between two contractors working on the project. ...
4/30/2008
Man featured in article dies
William Gordon fought hard, but on Sunday, his body couldn't take anymore. ...
4/30/2008
N-RM Schools to hold Academy Awards recognitions
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools will hold its Academy Awards recognition on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the Business & Industry building on the campus of Nash Community College. The event recognizes outstanding students in the school district's academies: agriscience, health sciences, teacher, CISCO and information technology. ...
4/30/2008
City of Wilson Contact List
Bruce Rose, Mayor 399-2310 ...
4/29/2008
1,900 cheer Obama's speech
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama may have never been to Wilson before Monday night, but he recognized it, he said. ...
4/29/2008
Wilsonians get involved
Angela Barnes and her 18-year-old daughter, Ciera, were dripping wet when they walked in the door to Beddingfield High School Monday afternoon. And they were still wet when they left. ...
4/29/2008
Community voices opinions on new YMCA facility
Community residents got a chance Monday night to voice their concerns about the Wilson YMCA's plan to build a new facility without a swimming pool in its first stage of development. ...
4/29/2008
Fuel a big part of this year's tobacco season
Zack Bissette was busy in the fields last week, taking advantage of perfect planting conditions to get his tobacco crop in the ground. He's praying for a good season and worrying over high fuel prices. ...
4/29/2008
Perdue takes wide lead in poll
Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue is poised to win the Democratic nomination for governor next Tuesday, a new poll shows. ...
4/29/2008
Sample ballots for May 6 primary
Here are sample ballots for the May 6 primary and one-stop voting in Wilson County. ...
4/29/2008
Group urges community support
There were 300 blue ribbons given to Saturday's attendees at the "Take Back the Streets Family Conference" sponsored by Smart Choice For Youth non-profit organization. The conference was held at Forest Hills Middle School. ...
4/29/2008
Two arrested for stealing lottery tickets
Police have arrested a Wilson man and woman for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of scratch-off tickets from the convenience store where they worked. ...
4/29/2008
Attempted murder charges dismissed
Three men facing attempted murder charges stemming from a robbery last year in Wilson, have all had the charges against them dismissed. ...
4/29/2008
Wilson woman wins $20,000 in lottery
Wilsonian Johnnie Crumpler has won $20,000 in the "twenty grand" instant scratch-off game of the North Carolina Education Lottery, according to a press release from the North Carolina Education Lottery. ...
4/29/2008
Town Talk
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4/29/2008
Moore coming to Wilson
State Treasurer Richard Moore, who is running for the Democratic nomination for governor, will make two appearances in Wilson Wednesday. ...
4/29/2008
Local graduate receives judge appointment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Michael Bradley Almond of Tuscaloosa was recently appointed as a Tuscaloosa County Circuit Judge by Gov. Bob Riley. ...
4/29/2008
Revaluation deadline approaching
Property owners who missed Monday's deadline to filed for a revaluation hearing with the Board of Equalization and Review still have until May 16 to do so. ...
4/28/2008
Bruins campus plays host to Obama
Excitement is building as last-minute preparations are being made for presidential candidate Barack Obama's appearance at Beddingfield High School later today. ...
4/28/2008
Running for Capitol Hill posts
Two Republicans, both representing North Carolina in Congress, face challenges this year for their distinctly different stances on the Iraq war. ...
4/28/2008
Special Coverage
THE WILSON DAILY TIMES is running special coverage this week of the races on the May 6 ballots. The schedule is: ...
4/28/2008
Making strides to a better heart
A warm sunny Saturday morning with dance music playing over the speakers -- it was enough to get your heart pumping. ...
4/28/2008
Wilson receives funds for conservation
Wilson County's Soil and Water Conservation District has received funds to offer private and public landowners a new conservation program. ...
4/28/2008
Spreading the word
Attorney Darryl Smith urged those present Sunday afternoon at a "Get out the Vote" community rally at Calvary Presbyterian Church to get registered to vote and to tell others in the African-American community to do the same. ...
4/28/2008
Program offers drought help for farmers
RALEIGH -- North Carolina farmers reeling from drought can obtain help under a program unveiled Tuesday in Raleigh. The program will cover 75 percent of the cost of restoring drought-damaged pastureland and providing additional water supply for livestock and crops. ...
4/28/2008
Chemical collection day will be May 7
Individuals who wish to dispose pesticides at no cost may bring them to the Wilson Agriculture Center May 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Extension agents will unload them in the back parking lot. ...
4/28/2008
Fun day with play houses
Every playhouse on display Saturday at the Shoppes of Brentwood was some child's dream, but some families would have a hard time picking. ...
4/28/2008
Union backers remember injured workers
Thirty people gathered at Calvary Baptist Church at noon Saturday to remember workers who have been killed or disabled on the job. ...
4/28/2008
Local Rotarians host visitors
I was told many times Friday that the people of Wilson demonstrate Southern hospitality at its finest. ...
4/28/2008
What's buzzing around?
A lot of native bee activity and pollination is taking place. Some ground nesting bees are still active in turf. Bumblebees are starting to nest and forage. Orchard Mason bees are nesting. ...
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