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NewsAugust 20
Davis shares first day of classes at ENCSDDavis shares first day of classes at ENCSDU.S. Rep. Don Davis visited the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, engaging with students and staff as the school marks increased enrollment and ongoing funding challenges.
Woman pleads to manslaughter in stabbing
NewsAug. 20
Woman pleads to manslaughter in stabbingA Florida woman pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after fatally stabbing her boyfriend in a Wilson Walmart parking lot, claiming she acted to protect her disabled daughter from sexual abuse.
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Dirt bike investigation leads to charges
NewsAugust 20
Dirt bike investigation leads to chargesA Wilson County man faces multiple felony charges after investigators recovered stolen dirt bikes and drugs during a search tied to recent thefts at Busco Beach in Wayne County.
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Dirt bike investigation leads to chargesNews
Pender Crossing open and offering affordable housing
NewsAugust 20
Pender Crossing open and offering affordable housing Pender Crossing, a new 48-unit affordable apartment community in Wilson, has opened on the former Pender Street Park site, offering housing for residents.
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For Your Health: Sports physicals help protect young athletes
For Your HealthAugust 20
For Your Health: Sports physicals help protect young athletesSports physicals play a key role in ensuring young athletes are healthy and ready for the season, helping to catch potential issues early and support overall well-being on and off the field.
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Beddingfield turns to the ‘Tarboro Connection’
SportsAugust 20
Beddingfield turns to the ‘Tarboro Connection’Beddingfield High football enters a new era with coach Riley Hurdle and a staff from Tarboro, bringing a fresh offense, defense, and culture as they join the 2-A/3-A Eastern Plains Conference.
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Beddingfield turns to the ‘Tarboro Connection’Sports
Stein’s hold on Democratic votes not as tight as Cooper’s
ColumnsAugust 19
Stein’s hold on Democratic votes not as tight as Cooper’sGov. Josh Stein’s vetoes are being overridden more often than his predecessor Roy Cooper’s as several House Democrats break ranks to support GOP-backed bills in North Carolina’s divided legislature.
By Mitch Kokai
Stein’s hold on Democratic votes not as tight as Cooper’sColumns
Ukraine war: Let Trump be Trump!
ColumnsAugust 19
Ukraine war: Let Trump be Trump!Media focus on Trump’s motives overshadows the urgent need to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Columnist Thomas L. Knapp argues that results matter more than speculation about Trump’s intentions or competence.
By Thomas L. Knapp
Ukraine war: Let Trump be Trump!Columns
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Retesting boosts proficiency scores for WCS students
NewsAug. 19
Retesting boosts proficiency scores for WCS students
Judge denies bond for murder defendant
NewsAug. 19
Judge denies bond for murder defendant
Police: Man killed at Wilson duplex
NewsAug. 19
Police: Man killed at Wilson duplex
Wilson man charged with multiple copper thefts
NewsAug. 18
Wilson man charged with multiple copper thefts
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New QB, rising talent fuel Fike’s hopes in ‘transition’ year after realignment
SportsAug. 19
New QB, rising talent fuel Fike’s hopes in ‘transition’ year...
Fike High enters a transition year in a tougher 5-A/6-A Big East Conference, relying on a new quarterback and rising underclassmen to offset roster turnover and depth concerns up front.
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New-look 1-A landscape puts Wilson Prep in position for championship run
SportsAug. 18
New-look 1-A landscape puts Wilson Prep in position for championship run
50th Wilson Hot Stove banquet date, site set
SportsAug. 14
50th Wilson Hot Stove banquet date, site set
Warriors 0-2 after bowing to Bulldogs in 5 sets
SportsAug. 13
Warriors 0-2 after bowing to Bulldogs in 5 sets
‘We’ll always be champions’: Tobs savor amazing run to Petitt Cup
SportsAug. 12
‘We’ll always be champions’: Tobs savor amazing run to Petitt Cup
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Sports
Demons can’t hold lead in 2-2 tie with James Kenan
SportsAug. 20
Demons can’t hold lead in 2-2 tie with James Kenan
Cyclones offense in gear in opening victory
SportsAug. 20
Cyclones offense in gear in opening victory
AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins take Huskies in 4 to tip off season
SportsAug. 20
AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins take Huskies in 4 to tip off season
Area Calendar, Aug. 20-21, 2025
SportsAug. 20
Area Calendar, Aug. 20-21, 2025
Columns
What’s to come of the NCDMV?
ColumnsAug. 20
What’s to come of the NCDMV?
End of summer
ColumnsAug. 20
End of summer
Don’t give cash to street panhandlers
ColumnsAug. 20
Don’t give cash to street panhandlers
Wall Street is killing the housing market
ColumnsAug. 20
Wall Street is killing the housing market
Letters
Colorful cast, crew bios a calling card
LettersAug. 19
Colorful cast, crew bios a calling card
In praise of Councilman Donald Evans
LettersAug. 13
In praise of Councilman Donald Evans
Tariffs help level economic playing field
LettersAug. 13
Tariffs help level economic playing field
‘Freaky Friday’ and wizards a winning combo
LettersAug. 13
‘Freaky Friday’ and wizards a winning combo
Life
Rather Be Cooking: Teach the kids with cake mix cookie recipe
LifeAug. 7
Rather Be Cooking: Teach the kids with cake mix cookie recipe
Lemon cake a sweet treat for summer
LifeJune 12
Lemon cake a sweet treat for summer
Hicks celebrates 100th birthday
LifeJune 3
Hicks celebrates 100th birthday
Rather Be Cooking: Fresh strawberries the crowning touch for this pie
LifeMay 29
Rather Be Cooking: Fresh strawberries the crowning touch for this pie
Entertainment Plus
Wilson Jazz Festival hits main stage Sept. 20
Entertainment PlusAug. 15
Wilson Jazz Festival hits main stage Sept. 20
Gospel comedy play presented at Boykin Center Saturday
Entertainment PlusAug. 13
Gospel comedy play presented at Boykin Center Saturday
Barb White’s art featured in gallery at The Edge
Entertainment PlusAug. 12
Barb White’s art featured in gallery at The Edge
Enjoy ‘An Afternoon of Un-Serious Song’
Entertainment PlusAug. 6
Enjoy ‘An Afternoon of Un-Serious Song’
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