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Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast: Cold fronts to bring showers, possible thunderstorms
After a couple weeks of dry cold fronts and mild temperatures, the greater Wilson area is in for some rain and a taste of more fall-like weather in the days ahead, Al Thomas explains in this weekend … more
Murder suspect Rexford Lynn Keel Jr. makes his first Nash County District Court appearance in March.
Indictment handed down in nurse’s killing
NASHVILLE — A Nash County grand jury has indicted the husband of a Wilson nurse in her death earlier this year. Lynn Keel, 57, faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of 38-year-old … more
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Breast cancer seminar planned Friday
ROCKY MOUNT — Nash UNC Health Care is hosting a lunch-and-learn seminar in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday in the Mayo Surgery Pavilion’s Conference Center … more
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Nash County approves new subdivision in Green Pond
NASHVILLE — The first phase of what its developer hopes will become a giant subdivision in the Green Pond area near Bailey got a green light from Nash County commissioners on Monday. The board … more
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An Envirolink pickup truck is pictured at a job site in Spring Hope last week. The company, which handles public works for the town, received heavy criticism from residents during Monday's town board meeting.
Residents sound off on Envirolink service
SPRING HOPE — Citing early graveyard flower removal and an extended wait time for a sewer hookup, residents voiced displeasure with Envirolink, the company that handles public works for Spring Hope … more
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A pavement-striping vehicle ran off the road on U.S. 264 Monday evening before striking several trees and bursting into flames. The driver was killed on impact.
Driver killed in fiery US 64 crash
SPRING HOPE — A fiery Monday evening crash on U.S. 64 near the N.C. 231 exit in Spring Hope has claimed the life an Apex man. Emir Trnjanin, 37, was leading a convoy of pavement-striping … more
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Nash County Senior Services is rolling out a program to involve local businesses in delivering meals to senior citizens. Quick to sign up were First Citizens Bank Spring Hope employees Heather Patton and Gloria Green, left, pictured with senior services coordinator Wendy Perry, right, trained volunteer Toni Brantley, middle, and First Citizens service manager Len Swanson.
Businesses volunteer to help feed seniors
SPRING HOPE — Employees at First Citizens Bank were the first to roll up their sleeves and help with a new program in which businesses deliver meals to seniors. “We are so appreciative of the … more
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Community Calendar: Volunteers sought for cemetery cleanup
SPRING HOPE — The Friends of Oakdale Cemetery are seeking volunteers to help provide “some raking, bushes pruned, and some basic TLC” at the cemetery from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. … more
A worker clowns around at Darkside Haunted Estates near Middlesex, running Fridays and Saturdays through Halloween weekend.
Local haunt offers scary good time
MIDDLESEX — Crazed killer clowns, creepy-crawly creatures and chainsaw-wielding cannibals are lined up to scare the heck out folks brave enough to venture into Darkside Haunted Estates. Local … more
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Fran Bunn
Jesus’ truth sets us free, not drags us down
What a wonderful fall-like Sunday at Peachtree Baptist Church. The sanctuary flower arrangement was presented to glorify God Ann Browder in loving memory of her husband, Bobby Browder … more
WRAL's Kat Campbell rides as the parade grand marshal during Saturday's 48th annual Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival.
Pumpkin fest draws crowds
SPRING HOPE — The Embers brought out a huge crowd Friday night at the 48th annual Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival. “I came to see Craig Willard,” said Kathy Johns, a Roanoke Rapids … more
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U.S. Senate candidate Atul Goel of Raleigh visited Spring Hope late last week to kick off his 100-county tour.
Senate hopeful starts 100-county tour in Spring Hope
SPRING HOPE — For U.S. Senate candidate Atul Goel, the issues of the day come down to people. Whether talking about health care or immigration, the heart of the matter is the people involved, … more
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Nash County sheriff's deputies and Wilson police seized cocaine and marijuana after raiding a home near Bailey on Oct. 2.
2 charged in Nash, Wilson drug probe
BAILEY — Authorities say a multi-agency investigation led to two men’s arrests on drug charges following a raid on a Nash County home. Costa Rontrell Pender, 28, is charged with four counts … more
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Roughly $8,200 in cash along with 7 ½ grams of crack cocaine and hydrocodone and Xanax pills seized during a Friday search is displayed in a Nash County Sheriff’s Office evidence photo. Two men face drug charges in the case.
Drugs seized, 2 charged in sheriff’s office raid
NASHVILLE — Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men and seized drugs, cash and a motorcycle stolen from Wilson County during a Friday night raid on a Nash County home. The Nash County Sheriff’s … more
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Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast: Cold front holding high temps in the 70s this week
A cold front expected Tuesday should knock daytime temperatures back down into the 70s, but there's only a slight chance of a passing shower in the greater Wilson area. Weather models showed most … more
A pavement-striping vehicle ran off the road on U.S. 264 Monday evening before striking several trees and bursting into flames. The driver was killed on impact.
Driver killed in fiery US 64 crash
SPRING HOPE — A fiery Monday evening crash on U.S. 64 near the N.C. 231 exit in Spring Hope has claimed the life an Apex man. Emir Trnjanin, 37, was leading a convoy of pavement-striping … more
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Roughly $8,200 in cash along with 7 ½ grams of crack cocaine and hydrocodone and Xanax pills seized during a Friday search is displayed in a Nash County Sheriff's Office evidence photo. Two men face drug charges in the case.
Drugs seized, 2 charged in Nash raid
NASHVILLE — Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men and seized drugs, cash and a motorcycle stolen from Wilson County during a Friday night raid on a Nash County home.  The Nash … more
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Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast: Temps cool down into the 70s, low 80s
After a hot and humid start to the fall season, the greater Wilson area will finally see an extended period of seasonal weather Saturday through Tuesday, Al Thomas explains in this installment of The … more
Nash County sheriff's deputies and Wilson police seized cocaine and marijuana after raiding a home near Bailey on Wednesday.
2 charged in Wilson, Nash drug probe
Authorities say a multi-agency investigation led to two men's arrests on drug charges following a raid on a Bailey-area home.  Costa Rontrell Pender, 28, is charged with four counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver … more
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Dion J. Viventi, managing director atthe Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport, looks online for the background information on a private jet that arrived Tuesday at the airport.
Airport upgrades hangars, fuel facilities: Aviation business booming at RWI
As Dion Viventi stands at the edge of a construction site where bulldozers and excavators were preparing the foundation for 23 new T-hangars at the Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport, he gets a … more
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