Christopher Long

Bless their hearts — young people today. They just don’t know any better. Truth be told, as a little old man living in the tragic 2020s, who lost his virginity as a strapping young man during the lava-lit 1970s (on authentic shag carpet, in a bedroom with Ted Nugent wallpaper), I’m more than qualified to state that I’d rather be impaled by a PS5 controller than be a young person in today’s hyper-sensitive, pseudo-complicated iWorld. Why do you think they call it, “

Gene Smith of Wilson launched his new horror channel, the Nightmare Network, just in time for Friday the 13th. The 24/7 scary movie channel is currently streaming on the free-to-use Slappin’ TV streaming service. Smith said the hope is for the channel to get picked up by a “tier one streaming platform.” Smith mentioned Pluto TV by name as one […]

The United Way of Wilson hosted a community-wide campaign kickoff event Thursday morning with information, fun and hot dogs provided by the Wilson Police Department. “This year’s campaign stands out with an emphasis on the programs supported by the donations that are received during our annual fundraising campaign and the important role the United Way plays in raising funds for […]

5 Ways SEOs Can Use ChatGPT - Whiteboard Friday Originally published in October 2023 Chris Long's Whiteboard Friday post on ChatGPT captures a pivotal moment in AI's recent history.

This candidate feature highlights Rep. Don Davis, D-Snow Hill, who faces Republican nominee Laurie Buckhout for the state’s 1st Congressional District seat. Rep. Don Davis is focusing his reelection campaign on what he calls “fighting for the home team” to continue his work in the U.S. House of Representatives. “My service is my strength,” Davis said. “I’m going beyond the […]

Former President Bill Clinton stopped at Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday with a message for Wilson County voters in support of local and statewide Democratic campaigns and Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for the White House. “I don’t think there’s been a clearer choice in an election in my lifetime,” Clinton told a crowd of about 200 […]

This story was first published in the fall issue of Wilsonian. Ray’s Drive In near Wiggins Mill is unassuming from the outside. The checkered sign at the front entrance boasting “good ol’ home style country cooking” is a bashful testimonial that only scratches the surface of what this local spot has to offer. “I usually come out here every day […]

The Wilson County Tourism Development Authority’s new home will have its doors open wide for this weekend’s Whirligig Festival. “We will be open and staffed for the festival,” Tourism Director Brandt Harrell said. “We’ve still got some things we’re adding and working on. The roof furniture has to be put in place. It’s a lot of moving parts. We’re still […]