Olivia Neeley

Wilson police are investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting that damaged a Gold Street home and vehicle. No one was injured. Officers responded to a 4:18 a.m. shots-fired call in the 1100 block of Lee Street. When police arrived, they found several shell casings in the roadway and in the driveway of the 1103 Gold St. home, according Sgt. Eric […]

Sixth and seventh graders at Springfield Middle School could be in mobile unit classrooms by fall. On Thursday, the Wilson County Board of Education unanimously approved a $659,683 lease agreement with Mobile Modular. The agreement includes furniture and two mobile units that will hold eight classrooms. The board held a special called meeting Thursday to discuss next steps at Springfield […]

Students have quickly gotten into a routine as they pass through new state-of-the-art weapon detection systems each morning at Hunt, Fike and Beddingfield high schools. District officials say they are pleased with the transition so far. “As with any new initiative, the process takes time for everyone to learn what to do,” said Wendy Sullivan, Wilson County Schools executive director […]

The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its first bicycle rodeo next weekend in an effort to promote bicycle safety among youth. Children will also be able to get a free, new bicycle helmet and hot dog lunch while supplies last. The bicycle rodeo will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the parking lot of Forest Hills […]

Bradley Hardy knows what it’s like to lose a loved one to suicide. His brother, 41-year-old Joel Hardy, took his own life on Feb. 5. Now, Hardy and his family are channeling their grief into action, hoping to share their story in an effort to save others. “He was my big brother and best friend,” Hardy said. “We were only […]

The Wilson County Government Center on Miller Road is undergoing a major facelift to both the building and parking lot. “After years of roof leaks, electrical issues, plumbing issues and basic aging, it was time to protect the facility, enhance citizen service accessibility and improve citizen flow, technology and infrastructure,” said Wilson County Manager Ron Hunt. Crews have been working […]

Stakeholders met Wednesday to discuss Wilson County’s most pressing health issues and strategic plans on how to address them. Agencies came together to analyze data from the Wilson Community Health Needs Assessment at the Wilson County Health Department, who is leading the effort. The assessment, which is conducted every three years, aims to identify health-related concerns and strengths in local […]

Wilson Community College’s enrollment is up in a big way. “This year for fall, our head count broke the 2,000-student threshold,” WCC President Jami Woods told commissioners at their regular monthly meeting on Monday. The 2,013-student head count for fall is the largest WCC has seen in the last 10 years, officials said. The number includes part-time and full-time students. […]

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Gamma Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Men’s Civic Club of Wilson, Wilson’s NAACP Chapter and the Committee for the Study of Criminal Research and Development are hosting a candidate forum Saturday, Sept. 21. The forum will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wilson Community College’s Del Maestro Auditorium. The event is free and […]