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11/7/2009 View 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell' at Barton Barton College's Campus Compassion student program will present the documentary, "Pray the Devil Back to Hell," Saturday at 7 p.m. in Howard Chapel. "This documentary chronicles the remarkable story ... 11/7/2009 Wilson Medical Center to host symposium Wilson Medical Center's Continuing Education Symposium for health care professionals will be held Nov. 11-12 at the Wilson Medical Center auditorium. The annual event, planned in conjunction with Are ... 11/7/2009 Booze It & Lose It campaign a success During the Governor's Highway Safety 2009 Halloween Booze It & Lose It campaign, law enforcement agencies in Wilson conducted 10 check points that resulted in 167 traffic and criminal violations. ... 11/7/2009 Trucks collide in Kenly No injuries were reported after two tractor trailer trucks collided on U.S. 301 in Kenly Friday morning causing the highway to be closed for more than four hours from Jones Street to N.C. 222. Christ ... 11/7/2009 Community Briefs, November 7 Bridge winners Wilson Duplicate bridge winners Nov. 3 were Joyce Lamm and Martha Walston, first; Vivian Leggett and Ron Woodsum, second; Glenda Wilson and Betty Banks, third. Nov. 5 winners were Mar ... 11/7/2009 New venue needs spoken word artists, poetry readers A new venue coming to Wilson is in search of spoken word artists and poetry readers for open mic nights. The Soundz is a mobile, non-alcoholic/non-smoking opportunity looking to create an atmosphere ... 11/7/2009 Who are you thankful for? The harsh economic times have taken much from many this year: jobs, savings, homes, security. Yet such times also bring out the best in people, and as the holiday season approaches we'd like to hear ... 11/7/2009 Alleged dog fighting suspect gets probation A second suspect in an alleged Meadow Street dog fighting case was sentenced Thursday in Wilson Superior Court. Travis Woodard, 24, of 913 College Circle was sentenced to 45 days in the Wilson County ... 11/7/2009 Creative ways to entice voters Well, another election is in the books, and just like all those before it, the results left some people happy and some mad, which I guess is what an election is supposed to do. Just as notable as who ... 11/7/2009 Still time to be in the parade The Wilson Jaycees Christmas Parade is approaching fast and those interested in participating must submit their applications no later than Friday. The Nov. 21 event will begin at 11 a.m. and will be ... 11/7/2009 Breathing new life into downtown buildings Dr. Lindsey deGuehery can see the bright neon lights, people buying popcorn and movie tickets and a renewed interest in nightlife in downtown Wilson. When deGuehery bought the former Carolina Theater ... 11/7/2009 Arrest in smash and grabs Wilson police have arrested one man in a recent smash and grab robbery at the Wilson mall and are searching for a second suspect. Alzavion Jaquell Randolph, 20, of 2230 St. Andrews St., Tarboro, was ... 11/7/2009 Female tapped to lead Trinity AME Zion Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has it's first female minister in its 103 years of existence. The Rev. Carla Atkins was appointed by the Cape Fear Conference -- Eastern North Carolin ... 11/7/2009 Obama signs homebuyer, jobless bill WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama signed a $24 billion economic stimulus bill into law Friday, giving tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and additional jobless benefits to those idled by the ... 11/6/2009 A weekend of Whirligig Your guide, complete with map, vendor list, and a full schedule of events, to this year's Whirligig Festival ... 11/6/2009 Wilson Mall evacuated due to smoke Around 6:20 p.m. Thursday, employees and shoppers at the Wilson Mall were evacuted for about 45 minutes after Radio Shack filled up with smoke. According to Batallion Commander Kevin Hubbard, an emplo ... 11/6/2009 Candlelight ceremony draws crowd Candlelight Reflections, the annual Alzheimer’s program, was held Thursday evening at Spring Arbor Assisted Living. People shared experiences and received information, advice and resources on how to b ... 11/6/2009 Smoke sends residents out of Tasman Towers Wilson Fire/Rescue Services responded to a general fire alarm at Tasman Towers on Broad Street, a multi-story apartment complex for senior citizens, around 10 p.m. Wednesday. Smoke was coming from an ... 11/6/2009 Center City project gets boost Wilson City Council agreed Thursday to contribute up to 60 properties to what is expected to be a $80 million to $100 million redevelopment of downtown neighborhoods. At a breakfast meeting, council ... 11/6/2009 Butterfield: Reforms would help district A new congressional report finds that Wilson County and the 1st Congressional District would benefit greatly from health insurance reform, U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield said. The Wilson Democrat cited t ... 11/6/2009 Social services adds Kid's Zone When parents take their children with them to the Wilson County Department Of Social Services, the children can now zone out. Called the Kid's Zone, an area in the department's lobby now has a wall m ... 11/6/2009 Clinic gets USDA loan An Elm City health clinic will receive a $1.4 million loan, one of three federal stimulus projects in North Carolina announced Wednesday. The loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Harve ... 11/6/2009 Trial date set in June stabbing A Dianne Drive man arrested in connection with stabbing a man in the stomach in June will stand trial in January. Victor Lamont Melvin, 25, of 3712 Dianne Drive, Apt. B., appeared in Wilson Superior ... 11/6/2009 Teenager given probation in arson case A young man who set his family's 507 Parkview Ave. public housing duplex on fire in May was sentenced Thursday in Wilson Superior Court for his actions. Jonathan Lamont Chapman, 18, was arrested May ... 11/6/2009 Trial date set in armed robberies Two of the three men accused of robbing residents in the 4100 block of Cypress Drive, the 2800 block of Raleigh Road Parkway and the 1300 block of Lakeside Drive in July 2008 will go to trial Nov. 30. ... |
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