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Steven Aycock shared this photograph of James “Jim” Burden Aycock with his horse Dixie sometime before 1908 in southern Wilson County near the intersection of what is now Great Swamp Loop and Gourd Branch Road.The Wilson Times is publishing historical photos of Wilson County life and landmarks in this space each day. To share your snapshots, email the picture and caption to Lori Parrish at lori@wilsontimes.com with the subject line “Remember When” or bring it to the Times office at 2001 Downing St. SW during regular business hours.
Remember When? [Photo gallery]
Participants of the 2016 Chippin for Children Golf Tournament at Wilson Country Club wait for a break in the weather before heading out for a round of golf last week.
Rainy fundraiser [Photo gallery]
Participants of the 2016 Chippin for Children Golf Tournament at Wilson Country Club wait for a break in the weather before heading out for a round of golf last week. There were 30 teams this year in … more
Music at the Roundhouse [Photo gallery]
Audience members enjoy the music and the museum at the Freeman Roundhouse concert Sunday featuring the Steven Pender Trio. more
Amanda Bridgers plays with her children Makayla Cobb, Abagail Cobb, 3, and Emma Bridgers, 2, at Gillette Park Wednesday afternoon as temperatures reached into the low 80s.
Catching some sun [Photo gallery]
The warm weather brought out residents to the park as temperatures reached into the low 80s. more
Tom Maze of the All-American Kiwanis Club of Wilson presents Hunt High School senior Emma Beneck with a $2,000 scholarship. This annual award is presented to a graduating senior from a public or private Wilson County school. Beneck will continue her education this fall at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she plans to major in theater with a minor in music. Contributed photo ..
Beneck earns Kiwanis scholarship
Jim Lyndon shared these pictures of Edna Hall, who was crowned tobacco princess during the Tobacco Festival in Wilson. She is shown at left wearing her crown made of a tobacco leaf. The photo at right shows the back and train of her dress, which were also fashioned from tobacco leaves. The Wilson Times is publishing historical photos of Wilson County life and landmarks in this space each day. To share your snapshots, email the picture and caption to Lori Parrish at lori@wilsontimes.com with the subject line “Remember When” or bring it to the Times office at 2001 Downing St. SW during regular business hours.
Remember When? [Photo gallery]
Tulula is The Wilson Times' adoptable pet of the week. Tulula is a 14-pound Chihuahua mix described as "cute as a button with a matching personality. Dog- and people-friendly, she would make a great addition to the family." A fenced yard is required. Tulula is available for adoption from For the Love of Dogs by calling 252-243-7450. Each Wednesday, the Times will feature an adoptable pet from a local animal rescue group. Contributed photo .
Pet of the Week: Tulula
Carl and Betty Hinson, proprietors of The Rib Room restaurant in Wilson, met President Jimmy Carter when he visited Wilson in the late 1970s and attended a luncheon at their eatery. Carter autographed the photo for the Hinsons several days after returning to Washington. The Wilson Times is publishing historical photos of Wilson County life and landmarks in this space each day. To share your snapshots, email the picture and caption to Lori Parrish at lori@wilsontimes.com with the subject line “Remember When” or bring it to the Times office at 2001 Downing St. SW during regular business hours.
Remember When? [Photo gallery]
The Wilson Country Club’s clubhouse is shown in the early 1920s in this Times file photo. The Wilson Times is publishing historical photos of Wilson County life and landmarks in this space each day. To share your snapshots, email the picture and caption to Lori Parrish at lori@wilsontimes.com with the subject line “Remember When” or bring it to the Times office at 2001 Downing St. SW during regular business hours.
Remember When? [Photo gallery]
Scott Wirch of King BMX Stunt Shows performs a ramp stunt during the Bike Rodeo held Saturday at Lowe’s.
Bike Rodeo held [Photo gallery]
Scott Wirch of King BMX Stunt Shows performs a ramp stunt during the Bike Rodeo held Saturday at Lowe’s. more
Bill Fetham shared this picture of President Harry Truman at Fleming Stadium during a visit to Wilson in October 1960. The Wilson Times is publishing historical photos of Wilson County life and landmarks in this space each day. To share your snapshots, email the picture and caption to Lori Parrish at lori@wilsontimes.com with the subject line “Remember When” or bring it to the Times office at 2001 Downing St. SW during regular business hours.
Remember When? [Photo gallery]
A class at Lee Woodard Elementary School is shown in the early 1930s. The teacher is Edna Long. The next-to-last boy in the front row is Earl Smith and the last boy is LaVon Hooks. The Wilson Times is publishing historical photos of Wilson County life and landmarks in this space each day. To share your snapshots, email the picture and caption to Lori Parish at lori@wilsontimes.com with the subject line “Remember When” or bring it to the Times office at 2001 Downing St. SW during regular business hours.
Remember When? [Photo gallery]
2016 Simon Awards [Photo gallery]
Educators gather at Hunt High School Tuesday night with the community for the annual Simon Awards for excellence in education. more
Wilson Police Capt. Kendra Howell gets a hug from a member of the Wilson Community Sunday evening in front of the courthouse during a vigil to bring everyone together.
Community holds prayer vigil [Photo gallery]
The Wilson community came together Sunday evening in front of the courthouse 170 strong to pray, listen, and love. more
With temperatures approaching triple digits this week, today’s historical photo will allow readers to drift back to one of Wilson’s wild winters. Snow blankets the historic downtown district in this contributed photo taken in 1948. The Wilson Times is publishing historical photos of Wilson County life and landmarks in this space each day. To share your snapshots, email the picture and caption to Lori Parrish at lori@wilsontimes.com with the subject line “Remember When” or bring it to the Times office at 2001 Downing St. SW during regular business hours.
Remember When? [Photo gallery]
Attendees listen to speakers during the annual Memorial Day celebration Monday in front of the Wilson County Courthouse.
Community honors fallen during Memorial Day celebration [Photo gallery]
Hundreds of area residents came out to the annual Memorial Day celebration in front of the Wilson County Courthouse Monday. more
John Taylor shared this picture of The Dixie Inn, a barbecue and oyster restaurant, that was located 4 miles south of Wilson at the intersection of U.S. 301 and Highway 17. The Wilson Times is publishing historical photos of Wilson County life and landmarks in this space each day. To share your snapshots, email the picture and caption to Lori Parrish at lori@wilsontimes.com with the subject line “Remember When” or bring it to the Times office at 2001 Downing St. SW during regular business hours.
Remember When? [Photo gallery]
More than 100 people turned out for the 18th annual Sunday in the Rose Garden. It was a chance to enjoy the roses amid music played by well-known Wilson musician Bill Myers. Dozens of people participated in an artists’ competition to create paintings and other pieces that capture the spirit of the garden.
Sunday in the Rose Garden [Photo gallery]
More than 100 people turned out for the 18th annual Sunday in the Rose Garden. It was a chance to enjoy the roses amid music played by well-known Wilson musician Bill Myers. Dozens of people … more
John Taylor shared this picture of the Smith Tobacco Warehouse on Goldsboro Street in Wilson. The Wilson Times is publishing historical photos of Wilson County life and landmarks in this space each day. To share your snapshots, email the picture and caption to Lori Parrish at lori@wilsontimes.com with the subject line “Remember When” or bring it to the Times office at 2001 Downing St. SW during regular business hours.
Remember When? [Photo gallery]
Kenly firefighters ride with their friend John Davis past the fire station Thursday, May 12, 2016 on the way to the cemetery. Davis died at a Raleigh hospital after suffering a medical condition while extracting a trapped man from an overturned SUV last Saturday.
Kenly firefighter funeral [Photo gallery]
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