Old fire chief hangs up his hat: Marvin Robbins served Sharpsburg department for 60 years
Flood concerns prompt Wiggins Mill project
Political Notebook: Cooper laments 100-plus days without state budget
Wilson County explores future landfill needs
Police: Wilson man robbed at gunpoint outside home
Weathercast: Stormy Tuesday, then a pleasant and mild midweek
Aycock birthplace plans Halloween festival
Community Briefs: Youth center plans after-school event
‘A brighter future for our youth’: After-school program will be housed at YMCA
Barton honors alumni at homecoming
Renovations at Reid Community Center prompt election precinct change
New American Legion post home nearly complete
Wilson County Public Library announces new books
Delta Kappa Gamma has new members
Weathercast: Tropical system brings Saturday evening storms
St. Luke: Hail the healing gospel
Barton receives $2 million BB&T gift: Includes stadium naming rights; partnership adds $500K
Livestock competitors shine at state fair: Wilson youth show pigs, lambs and cattle
A little homesickness can spark fond memories
Wilson improves insurance rating for building inspections
‘Skit Guys’ comedians coming to Peace Church
Celebrate autumn with all things pumpkin
A rapidly approaching cold front will bring showers and a risk of strong thunderstorms Tuesday followed by pleasant, sunny days Wednesday and Thursday, Al Thomas explains in this week's installment …
Deonte Tony Dashon Parks
Sex: Male Age: 22 Charge: 1) Obtain Property False Preten (F) and 2) Identity Theft (F), Arrested on: 10/21/19 17:00pm Arrested at: 600-BLK Elvie St S, Wilson, NC
Daniel Heath Schans
Sex: Male Age: 43 Charge: 1) Free Text-felony (F) and 2) Order For Arrest (M), Arrested on: 10/21/19 16:45pm Arrested at: Wilson, NC
Michael Ray Campbell
Sex: Male Age: 41 Charge: 1) Trafficking In Heroin (F) and 2) Maintain Place Controlled Sb (F), Arrested on: 10/21/19 16:00pm Arrested at: 1700-BLK Fountain Dr Ne, Wilson, NC
Jahir Daute Mccoy
Sex: Male Age: 20 Charge: 1) Possess Stolen Firearm (F) and 2) Carrying Concealed Gun (M), Arrested on: 10/21/19 15:57pm Arrested at: 1700-BLK Fountain Dr Ne, Wilson, NC
Alan Sherrod
Sex: Male Age: 35 Charge: 1) Trafficking In Heroin (F) and 2) Manufacture Sch I Cs (F), Arrested on: 10/21/19 14:00pm Arrested at: 1700-BLK Fountain Dr Ne, Wilson, NC
Atlas Dustin Ward
Sex: Male Age: 28 Charge: Writ (F), Arrested on: 10/21/19 09:03am Arrested at: [Missing Address]
Jason Michael Hyland
Sex: Male Age: 38 Charge: 1) Possess Sch Ii Cs (F), 2) Poss Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 3) Dwlr (M), Arrested on: 10/21/19 07:13am Arrested at: 2800-BLK Forest Hills Rd Sw, Wilson, NC
Nooakh Enqui Morton
Sex: Male Age: 25 Charge: P/w/i/m/s/d Sch Iv Cs, F (F), Arrested on: 10/21/19 00:08am Arrested at: 1700-BLK Raleigh Road Pkwy W, Wilson, NC
Tiwan Wayne Sutton
Sex: Male Age: 36 Charge: 1) Habitual Misd. Larceny (shoplifting) (F) and 2) Larceny-misdemeanor (M), Arrested on: 10/20/19 22:04pm Arrested at: 400-BLK Singletary St Se, Wilson, NC
Ricky Alton Hinnant
Sex: Male Age: 58 Charge: Awdw Serious Injury, F (F), Arrested on: 10/20/19 16:40pm Arrested at: 5400-BLK First Rd, Wilson, NC
SMITHFIELD — A former Johnston County pastor faces additional sex charges and the possibility of life in prison if he’s convicted of statutory rape. Steve Morris, 61, was pastor of Oliver’s …
Johnston County Public Schools faces $10 million shortfall
Police: Pickup strikes, kills Selma woman
Parent criticizes Clayton High investigation
NASHVILLE — Classmates are helping to raise money and offering support for a young girl paralyzed in a drive-by shooting last month. Miasia Iana Perry stood on a hoverboard in her living room in …
RALEIGH — As established in the federal Constitution, America’s national government was meant to be small and tightly focused on matters of truly nationwide scope. It is neither. Washington …
Whether it’s feeding the goats, making corn angels in the corn pit or picking out a pumpkin, an expanded back playground at Deans Farm Market is a popular destination for families and school …
Hunt sweeps into final
One match now stands between the Hunt High varsity volleyball team and the top seed from the Big East for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3-A playoffs. But to do …
Bulldogs tied for eighth after day one
KANNAPOLIS — The Barton College men’s golf team sits in an 8-over-par tie for eighth place with Lander after the first day of the Queens Invitational, which began at The Club at …
Warriors down but not out after bad start vs. Gryphons
At a minimum, the Hunt High varsity football team showed a capability to pick itself up off the mat after a woeful start to Friday’s 3-A Big East Conference game at Rocky Mount …
Week 9 Friday's Finest
RAEKWON BATTS, Beddingfield — The sophomore bulldozer thundered for 151 yards and a touchdown on 23 …
AREA ROUNDUP: Early goal gives Firebirds 1-0 victory at Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT — An early goal in the first half was enough for the Southern Nash soccer team to beat Rocky Mount 1-0 and stay atop the 3-A Big East Conference along with Franklinton on …
Another close loss for the Tar Heels
Saturday’s matchup between North Carolina and Virginia Tech involved the debut of new rules in which, starting with the fifth overtime, teams alternate penalty kicks — er, …
BARTON ROUNDUP: Krul’s late goal pushes Lady Bulldogs to 1-0 homecoming win vs. Erskine
Despite an overwhelming 31-5 advantage in shots taken, the Barton College women’s soccer team needed an 86th minute goal from freshman midfielder Kassie Krul to dispatch visiting …
Cyclones stay positive in winless campaign
A winless season can be a tough pill to swallow, but the Community Christian School eight-player football team is trying to see the positive in a season full of losses. Plagued by …
Beyond their individual greatness as athletes or coaches, entering the Barton College Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday were seven individuals who were also champions. The five former athletes …
Barton loses first league road match
Goals overflow in Barton’s 7-1 win
BARTON ROUNDUP: Bulldogs ‘B’ team takes 10th place at Donald Ross Intercollegiate tourney
Youth Soccer RESULTS Matches from Oct. 7-12 Boys Ages 5-6 United 7 – Eagles 4: United- Thomas Layton 1, Zander Williams 1, Luke Hutchens 1, Colby Wilson 1; …
Before ‘I ain’t’ turns into ‘I can’t’
County championship’s 40th anniversary was one for the ages
‘03 Explosion takes over first place in U17 Girls Second East
Years of planning and painstaking work are making Wilson’s #DowntownTurnaround a reality. While we’ve joined civic boosters in celebrating each milestone along the way, Thursday’s economic …
Our Opinion: Incumbents and challengers split on Wilson City Council's role
Our Opinion: Quiz Wilson mayor, city council hopefuls at candidate forum
Our Opinion: Free, independent press is a uniquely American concept
Our Opinion: UNC System wrong to suspend Gerlach over nightlife selfies
Our Opinion: Keeping ‘Christmas’ was the right choice for Wilson’s parade
Our Opinion: Athletic association censors cheer squad over Trump banner
Our Opinion: Constitution should justify each new law that Congress passes
Our Opinion: 9/11 terror attacks united Americans at devastating cost
Our Opinion: Take mapmaking tools away from self-serving pols
Our Opinion: First responders, local agencies work to keep Wilson safe
Our Opinion: Salvation Army should empower its Wilson staff
Our Opinion: Both GOP, Dems losing tug-of-war over our teachers
Our Opinion: Booze bureaucrats censor beer labels, drown free speech
Our Opinion: City, county boards have a reason to fix police bodycam law
Our Opinion | Save our strays: New shelter can increase adoption
Our Opinion: Muddled middle finger ruling calls for another appeal
Disagreement doesn’t have to end dialogue
Corporal punishment offers alternative to incarceration
Time for Rose to pass torch of leadership
Use BB&T towers to house new development
Embrace legal hemp as a modern cash crop
Rose helped restore Christmas parade’s name
Wilson has a friend in Mayor Rose
Johnson a top-notch leader for Wilson council
Rose represents everyone in Wilson
Mayor Rose, council incumbents deserve re-election
What about millennial and Gen Z Wilsonians?
Re-elect Rose for experienced, dedicated leadership
Wilson’s progress a credit to Mayor Rose
Rose’s proven leadership has improved Wilson
Rose leads Wilson’s downtown turnaround
A safer, healthier and more prosperous District 4
Rose loves Wilson and all Wilsonians
Assailants, not their weapons, cause violence
America can’t abandon allies in Syria conflict
County should replace high-mileage cruisers
Rose at the forefront of Wilson’s growth
Rose’s leadership helped reduce electric rates
Experienced leaders have helped Wilson grow
Free Andrea Cullom Holdford Van Gieson
Free Fed Batchelor
Free Larry Dean Harmon
Free James Earl Rogers
