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Miller sets tone as Tobs halt slide
When a baseball team is struggling, the ace of the pitching staff is counted upon to stop the proverbial bleeding. Enter hard-throwing Wilson Tobs right-hander Reese Miller, who was honored as the Pitcher of the Game in the Coastal Plain League All-Star Game Monday night when he struck out all three batters he faced in his one inning as the […] The post Miller sets tone as Tobs halt slide first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Middle schoolers learn about agriculture in summer program
Middle schoolers got their hands dirty on the Beddingfield High School farm Thursday. “We’ve been planting,” 12-year-old Joshua Riggins said. “They’ve been teaching us about organic and inorganic, how much width we need between each plant so they won’t grow together.” Joshua is one of nearly 100 middle schoolers who are part of Wilson County Schools’ Accelerator Summer Program. The […] The post Middle schoolers learn about agriculture in summer program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Waiting list closes July 24 for Varita Court Apartments
The Wilson Housing Authority will stop taking applications for its Varita Court Apartments on July 24. Anyone wishing to turn in an application for the 24-unit, three-story apartment building for low-income residents age 62 and older must do so by the end of the day July 24. The housing authority is closing the waiting list for this building, located on […] The post Waiting list closes July 24 for Varita Court Apartments first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 1-5
The following deed transfers for the week of July 1-5 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Chris Daniel Harrell, administrator, Colleen H. Harrell estate and Brittany Harrell to Chris Daniel Harrell, 9129 Hogg Road, Middlesex, no stamp; From Hong Tham Thi Nguyen to Arrowhead Homes LLC, 3608 Arrowwood Drive N., Wilson, no stamp; From […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 1-5 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Church news: Events include revival and Bible school
City of Refuge revival continues Friday night City of Refuge, located at 138 Walnut St. SW, will wrap up this week’s revival at 7 p.m. Friday, July 12. Worship service is 11 a.m. each Sunday. Power of Deliverance service is 7 p.m. Thursdays, and Men’s Prayer is first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. St. James plans food giveaway and […] The post Church news: Events include revival and Bible school first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Congratulations to WhirliDogs
On Monday, July 15, WhirliDogs will have its ribbon-cutting to commemorate a lot of good work. For those who do not know, the WhirliDogs Café and Training Center showcases the power of possibility for folks with special needs and disabilities through valuable paid work experiences and training opportunities. As a board member for about four years, I can tell you […] The post Congratulations to WhirliDogs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘I will not go without water again’: Elm City residents raise concerns over water quality
ELM CITY — Carla Stutts approached the lectern during the public comment session of Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting with a glass of murky brown water in her hand. “This was my water last night that I had to shower in,” Stutts said. “It’s not safe. When it sets, everything settles to the bottom. If you have an open wound, […] The post ‘I will not go without water again’: Elm City residents raise concerns over water quality first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Our Opinion: Elm City residents deserve answers on budget blunder
If Elm City commissioners truly wanted to show their appreciation for town employees, why make them unwitting scapegoats in a clumsy cash grab? The town board voted 2-1 last month to approve a $1,056,071 budget that includes $59,760 in pay raises for administration and $20,000 for public works, along with $6,300 in year-end bonuses to be split between five employees […] The post Our Opinion: Elm City residents deserve answers on budget blunder first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Where the locals eat: Craving seafood? Give Salty Shores a try
This story was published in the summer issue of Wilsonian. If you’re looking for a spot in Wilson that has perfectly golden shrimp, flounder that doesn’t disappoint and consistently crispy catfish, look no further than Salty Shores Calabash Style Seafood. Salty Shores Owner Angela Garris started the restaurant as a leap of faith during COVID-19. “I noticed there wasn’t any […] The post Where the locals eat: Craving seafood? Give Salty Shores a try first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
James Owen Tyson
James Owen Tyson, 85, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Eureka United Methodist Church, 128 N Church Street, Fremont. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church, Fremont. James served his country with […] The post James Owen Tyson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Music teachers travel to Washington to advocate for students
Wilson native and former Wilson County Schools teacher Jeremy Tucker was one of more than 300 music education leaders and advocates who convened in Washington, D.C., last month to share the importance of music education with their legislators. Tucker, director of arts education for Wake County Public School System and artistic director of the Raleigh Youth Choir, attended the annual […] The post Music teachers travel to Washington to advocate for students first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man charged after shots fired at woman
A Wilson man faces attempted murder charges after police say he shot at a woman standing in front of her home. Nakia Monteago King, 49, of the 700 block of New Street, is charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count each of discharging a weapon into occupied property, possession of a firearm by a felon and […] The post Man charged after shots fired at woman first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Biddle to retire as Wilson police chief
Chief Scott Biddle is retiring as leader of Wilson Police Department. Following a long career in law enforcement, Biddle took on the job as police chief in June 2021. “I am thankful to so many for my career at the Wilson Police Department,” Biddle said through a news release from the city. “First, I am grateful for the Lord’s blessings […] The post Biddle to retire as Wilson police chief first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Demons’ Moran eager for East-West experience
As the end of his senior year at Fike High approached, Kevin Moran wasn’t sure where, or if, he could be playing soccer in college, but he did know he had one last high school match to play. Moran, who became the 12th Golden Demon to be named to the North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association all-state team last fall, will […] The post Demons’ Moran eager for East-West experience first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pope’s East-West appearance to be soccer swan song
Earlier this summer, Fike High graduate Erin Pope was looking forward to playing soccer with her North Carolina Football Club 05 Elite Girls team and in a pair of high-profile all-star games, including the North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game on Tuesday in Greensboro. But that all-star game has taken on a different meaning for Pope, a three-time all-state […] The post Pope’s East-West appearance to be soccer swan song first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tobs tumble further back of Pilots in return to action
HAMPTON, Va. — Right out of the gate after the Coastal Plain League All-Star Game break, the Wilson Tobs had a chance to pick up ground on the Peninsula Pilots atop the East Division. It didn’t happen. Instead, the Tobs extended their losing streak to six games as they fell into third place in the East with a 14-4 loss […] The post Tobs tumble further back of Pilots in return to action first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
It’s all how you handle those hard lessons
There are so many reasons I love sports — all of the sports. I love that they bring together people who may otherwise not be connected. I love the lessons they teach us, regardless of the outcomes. I love when they cause us to push ourselves to limits we did not know we had. Most of all, I love that […] The post It’s all how you handle those hard lessons first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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The Wilson Times celebrated its 100th anniversary Feb. 18, 1996, with a gala celebration and open house. From humble beginnings in a building on an alley behind the county courthouse, the Times had overcome competitors and become one of the few surviving family-owned daily newspapers in North Carolina.
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