Olivia Neeley

More water infrastructure projects are on the horizon for Wilson County. Commissioners unanimously obligated $4.4 million to the Town of Black Creek for a county water expansion project. The project will help secure an additional water supply for current county water customers, accommodate future growth and enhance drought resilience, according to documents. The move happened during the commissioners’ regular monthly […]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has officially removed Wilson Medical Center’s immediate jeopardy status, hospital officials say. Wilson Medical Center interim CEO Lindy White said the hospital received an official notification from CMS about the immediate jeopardy status removal on Oct. 30. The hospital is no longer in jeopardy of losing its conditions of participation with Medicare, White […]

Organizers are hosting a community resource fair in conjunction with the annual Operation Wrap-Up. “We will still have warm winter items to give away to those who need them, and we will also have more than 25 community partners set up inside the main Wilson County Public Library to share information about local resources and services,” said Lori Walston, Wilson […]

Eight-year-old Parker Jones hugged his adoptive parents, Cathy and Randy Jones. He could barely contain his excitement. “It feels good,” Parker said with a wide smile. “I just like being with my parents.” Parker is one of four children who have gained new and loving families through Wilson County Department of Social Services. On Wednesday, court personnel, lawyers, social workers, […]

The Wilson Community College Foundation presented more than $75,000 in scholarships for 157 students for the fall semester during its 25th award ceremony Thursday. The scholarships range from $100 to $2,500, and some students received more than one. “Today is a testament to your hard work and dedication,” WCC President Jami Woods told recipients. “You have earned this recognition, and […]

John Kyle has defeated longtime Wilson County Board of Education Vice Chairman Henry Mercer by seven votes. The final results came on Friday morning after all eligible provisional and absentee ballots were tallied by the Wilson County Board of Elections on Wednesday. Mercer said he plans to request a recount on Monday due to the narrow margin. “After that, whatever […]

Caregivers received a special thanks at the Wilson County Senior Activity Center Monday. Organizers passed out sweet potatoes, white potatoes and various types of peas as part of a giveaway thanking primary caregivers of an older adult or disabled adult or child. Tote bags from the Area Agency on Aging were also distributed. The event was sponsored by Wilson County […]

LUCAMA — Lucama Elementary is celebrating 100 years of changing students’ lives. Students, families and school staff marked the significant milestone with a fall festival Friday. “Even though this school is 100 years old, it’s alive,” said Lucama Principal Sonya Grice. “It’s still thriving and successful.” The fall festival theme was “Thankful for 100 years.” Grice said staff have been […]

Free hats, jackets, scarves, socks and gloves lined the trees around the Wilson County Public Library Tuesday. Dozens of people were able to take what they needed thanks to the annual Operation Wrap-Up. The project aims to get community members involved and join hands to help in the fight to end hunger and homelessness while also helping those in need […]

Darden Middle School students and staff will be able to access health care without leaving campus thanks to a new school-based health center. District officials and community leaders held a ribbon-cutting Thursday for the fifth Wilson Area School-Based Health Center, located inside the middle school. Officials also celebrated the relocation of Beddingfield High School’s WASH clinic. The clinic there was […]