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Wilson is known for the whirligigs, large kinetic sculptures by Vollis Simpson.
Wilson is known for the whirligigs, large kinetic sculptures made by Vollis Simpson.
Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter
There will be extra security at Beddingfield High School in Wilson County after someone posted a threat on social media.
"Law enforcement identified the student who made a threat against our school through social media and have taken the student into custody," the school said Monday. "Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken at the school level and charges will be filed through law enforcement."
WRAL staff
Biopharma device manufacturer Schott Pharma USA Inc. plans to create 401 jobs as part of a $371 million investment in Wilson County, state officials said Monday.
Wilson County actually has its own municipal broadband provider, called Greenlight. For those who live elsewhere, other discount programs can help you get online.
The Carolina Mudcats will soon move to a new stadium in Wilson after calling Five County Stadium in Zebulon their home since 1991.
Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter
The C. Bruce Rose Plaza Apartments, formerly Tasman Towers, have sat empty since residents were moved out starting in 2019 due to poor conditions.
Aside from being charged with murder, felonious child abuse and concealment of a death, Elyssa Kucharski is now also being charged with six counts of crimes against nature.
A US marshal confirmed to WRAL News that Braulio Fuentes-Martinez turned himself in to Wilson police on Wednesday morning.
WRAL Staff
One resident said his bill nearly doubled to almost $500 after the town of Lucama raised prices on electricity for residents.
Some residents say their bills doubled and even tripled in some cases. A town administrator said the town was losing money and needed to make the price hike.
Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter
An Army reservist was shot and killed Sunday by a Wilson County deputy after he choked another deputy almost to the point of unconsciousness, the sheriff's department said on Wednesday.
An Army reservist was shot and killed Sunday by a Wilson County deputy after he choked another deputy almost to the point of unconsciousness, the sheriff's office said on Wednesday.
Keenan Willard, WRAL reporter
A founder of one of the rescues said she saw several dead dogs on the property.
The plant's owner, the Ardagh group, announced it would be shutting down the factory in Mid-July, laying off close to 400 employees.
Keenan Willard , WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter
New documents obtained by WRAL show a drop in bud light sales forced a glass plant in Wilson to cut down bottle production starting in May.
The June 6 court appearance prompted Amanda Mullen to file a complaint with the state.
Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter
A Wilson mother is keeping the memory of her son alive Saturday evening through a gun violence awareness event.
Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter
Dawn Cox lost her 24-year-old son nearly three years ago and, ever since, has been holding gun violence awareness events,
More than a dozen cars are involved in the crash, including a tanker truck. WRAL spoke with drivers on the interstate who believe the accident was caused by a fire in a nearby wheat field, which made visibility on the road difficult.
Drivers at the interstate said the accident was caused by a fire nearby, which created poor visibility on the interstate.
Eric MIller, WRAL multimedia journalist
A vigil was held Thursday night to honor the life of 14-year-old Bernard Williams.
Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist