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Who was convicted in Wilson County Superior Court?
Walter H. Godwin Jr., presiding July 16 • Alisha Tomlinson, pleaded guilty to possess drug paraphernalia, 45 days Wilson County Jail suspended 12 months, court costs, $540 attorney fees, lab … more
Robert Lee Jones of Wilson, who has been working for Old Saratoga for 25 years, stacks boxes of water on a pallet Monday as the company rushed to produce water in advance of Hurricane Florence.
Local water producer in high gear for Florence
SARATOGA — It’s all hands on deck at Old Saratoga this week. The water company in Saratoga is at peak production bottling gallon and 5-gallon containers of water from the Black Creek … more
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LaMonique Hamilton Barnes
Take time to care for yourself during hurricane
One of the things I like best about living in a small town is that people tend to be kind, generous and … more
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Pastor Aris Garcia from Feel Free Church Ministries plays the trumpet for fellow evacuees in the shelter at Fike High School. The American Red Cross will have the storm open and house up to 349 residents in the coming days.
Riding out the storm in Fike shelter
During past storms, Giselle Sanchez’s home has been threatened with downed trees and floodwaters, so as Hurricane Florence churned toward Wilson, she headed to the shelter at Fike High … more
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Arts Council of Wilson installs new board of directors
The Arts Council of Wilson's new board of directors includes, seated, from right, Michelle Manavi, Yolanda Taylor, Rebecca Coulter, Mary Sargent, Beth Searcy, Lee Davis-Skinner, Marcia Williamson, … more
Middlesex formally receives $1.5M business park grant
MIDDLESEX — Town commissioners announced Monday evening that Middlesex has received a grant award letter for the Rural Ready Sites Grant Fund, which will allow officials to complete the Middlesex … more
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Nashville man wins $200K scratch-off prize
For Edward Rackley of Nashville, a stop at a McDonald’s drive-thru to pick up dinner for his kids led to more than a fast food takeaway. Rackley, who works in the fencing business, stopped by … more
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Lyrical is a recent rescue by The Maggie Society. The pup has had several serious medical conditions that has accumulated bills for an organization already strapped for cash with increased rescues ahead of Hurricane Florence.
Animal rescues emptying shelters for Florence fosters
Area animal rescues have jumped into action, preparing for the worst and urging residents to do the same. “Please go ahead and act on the front end of this storm and get to a pet-friendly hotel … more
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Annie Doris Joyner, right, of Stantonsburg, will be staying through Hurricane Florence with daughter Teresa Perkins, left, in Wilson. Joyner said Hurricane Hazel made a deep impression on her.
In hurricanes, severe storms, ‘Stantonsburg becomes an island’
STANTONSBURG — Sights and sounds of Hurricane Hazel are seared into Annie Doris Joyner’s memory. That’s one reason the 76-year-old Stantonsburg resident will be leaving her flood-prone … more
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Andra "Tig" Garris, left, steadies Rhine Sharp as they board up Tig's Courtyard on Tuesday in advance of Hurricane Florence.
Wilson hunkers down for Florence
A shift in Hurricane Florence’s track could mean less damage to Wilson, but officials say we’re not in the clear. “Keep in mind when Hurricane Harvey came ashore on the Texas coast, it was a … more
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By Brie Handgraaf
Wilson businesses prepare to weather the storm
As meteorologists update forecasts regarding the effects of Hurricane Florence, most business leaders are waiting to make a decision on operating. The one key factor in all the decisions, though, is … more
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Better scenario, but threat remains
The new forecast for Hurricane Florence has lessened the projected impact on Wilson, but officials are urging residents not to breathe a sigh of relief yet. Florence is set to make landfall Friday … more
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Wilson Police Officer Jack Davies speaks with resident Joe Pittman on Tuesday about evacuating the area ahead of Hurricane Florence. Several officers went door-to-door at homes in areas prone to flooding in hopes of limiting the number of rescues once the storm hits.
Elderly, vulnerable residents urged to evacuate
Police officers took a pre-emptive step Wednesday by going door-to-door to encourage Wilson’s most vulnerable residents to evacuate ahead of the rain and winds promised by Hurricane … more
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Republican U.S. Rep. George Holding, center, shakes hands with Wilson County Republican Party Chairwoman Chisty Fyle. Holding met with insurance leaders in Wilson County Tuesday morning. Also pictured at left is Alan Winstead, N.C. Farm Bureau insurance agent.
Rep. George Holding meets with insurance agents
Rep. George Holding met with a handful of insurance leaders Tuesday on a swing through Wilson County. Holding expressed his support for the policies of President Donald Trump. “If you look at … more
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City of Wilson crews fill hundreds of sandbags Tuesday morning ahead of Hurrican Florence. The city has 18 tons of sand on hand.
Florence could bring ‘catastrophic’ floods
With Hurricane Florence bearing down on the state, National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Sharp didn’t mince words. “The first thing is to protect your life,” Sharp said Tuesday … more
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Community Briefs: Wilson Community College plans recovery fair
The Wilson County Beekeepers Association’s meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 has been canceled. Church plans food giveaway By Faith Original Free Will Baptist Church, 4667 … more
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Brig. Gen. Norman C. Gaddis, left, was honored by Barton College with an honorary citation at the college's 9/11 service of remembrance and recognition ceremony Tuesday at Howard Chapel. Barton President Douglas Searcy is shown shaking Gaddis' hand.
Barton honors former POW, mourns 9/11 attacks
The recipient of an honorary citation from Barton College said Tuesday that more than 58,000 American lives were lost and nothing was gained in the Vietnam War. Barton recognized Brig. Gen. Norman … more
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Pet of the Week: Marmalade
Marmalade is The Wilson Times' Jana Lake State Farm adoptable pet of the week. Marmalade is a five-month-old kitten who loves to play with shoes. Marmalade is available for adoption from Purrfect … more
Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast Update: Heavy rain, not high winds, expected in Wilson as Florence churns
Heavy rain rather than destructive winds will be Wilson's greatest threat from Hurricane Florence, Albert Thomas Jr. says in today's interim update of The Wilson Times Weathercast. Florence is … more
Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast Update: Wilson not out of the woods despite Florence's southward shift
Wilson saw its forecast wind speeds and rainfall totals decrease with Hurricane Florence's southward shift Wednesday, but Weathercast host Albert Thomas Jr. says that could all change with a slight … more
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