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First 1st Friday draws crowd
The first 1st Friday on the Lawn of 2009 attracted a lot of first-timers. A large crowd gathered Friday night in front of the Wilson County Public Library for a night of rock 'n' roll, featuring Rale ...

Ten nabbed in police roundup
Ten area people have been charged with a variety of drug and other offenses as the result of a mass roundup conducted by the Wilson Police Thursday. Lt. Mark Sullivan said some of the arrests made du ...

Crime Watch
The Wilson Police Department handled the following calls recently: Monday * Larceny, Selma Street SW, 3:10 p.m., weed eater worth $200 * Larceny, Radio Shack, 1500 block of Ward Boulevard, 5:40 ...

Wilsonians optimistic about Iraqi success
As Americans celebrate their freedoms today, Iraqis are also enjoying greater independence than they've had in decades. This week, U.S. combat troops withdrew from Baghdad and all of Iraq's cities an ...

Two charged in Wilson stabbing
Wilson police have arrested two men they allege stabbed Roy Lee McArthur in the stomach on June 22. According to a press release issued by Sgt. S.V. Stroud, officers responded to 700 Lane St. around ...

Old barns tell the history of Wilson County
The time has come for me to explain a personal project I began several weeks ago that might have confused some people. If you've noticed me stopping along the road in front of your property and aimin ...

Robbery suspect being looked at for other break-ins
Wilson police have arrested a 30-year old man that they say broke into an apartment on Monday just before lunch while the occupant was home. According to a press release issued by Detective C. C. Tan ...

Eight cases of H1N1 in Wilson County
The numbers of Wilson County residents with swine flu or H1N1 continue to climb. As of Thursday, there are eight confirmed cases in Wilson, but no pending cases and no deaths. Tammra Morrison, Wilso ...

Church news
Because of an early deadline for our church page this week, the following announcements for activities this week were not able to be printed on the church page. Evening Light Evening Light Missio ...

Political Notes, July 3
Delegation gets health care donations Congressmen are reaping millions in contributions from major health care interests, just as they begin to debate reforms, research shows. "Legislating Under the ...

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North Korea Fires 3 Missiles Off Eastern Coast
North Korea fired three missiles off its eastern coast Saturday in yet another provocative move after the U.N. imposed sanctions on the communist regime for its May nuclear test.

Source: Powerful Sedative Propofol Found at Michael Jackson'
Given intravenously, Propofol is used for inducing general anesthesia in the operating room, and for heavy sedation of patients who are intubated in the intensive care unit

Petraeus: Taliban 'Barbaric'
General warns troops surging into Afghanistan to battle Taliban are in for tough fight against resilient insurgents
• 'Incorruptible' Afghan Commandos a Sign of Hope
• U.S. Marines Push Deeper Into Afghan Towns

OAS Chief: Honduras Won't Restore Ousted Leader
OAS chief finds no willingness in Honduras' interim government to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya

Released Child Killer Moves to N.H. Town, Outrages Residents
New Hampton, N.H., residents are outraged they weren't told convicted child killer Raymond Guay moved to town two months ago.

Brazil, Africa in Dispute Over Who Controlled Air France 447
Brazil's air force released a recording Friday it said proves it handed over control of Air France Flight 447 to Senegalese authorities before it crashed � but African officials denied that.

1,000 Immigrants Take U.S. Citizenship Oath at Disney
More than 1,000 immigrants gathered to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States at a citizenship ceremony at Walt Disney World on Friday morning.

Abortion Doc Murder Supect Says Killings Justifiable
Prosecutors are taking possible threats made by the man accused of killing abortion provider George Tiller seriously.

U.S. Company Sells Coffins Made of Banana
Casket makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of such materials as recycled newspapers or cardboard. One American company is selling caskets made of banana sheaves.

Federer, Roddick to Meet for Third Time at Wimbledon Final
Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title.

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Family: Missing Rocky Mount woman was friends with women found dead
Five women's bodies have been found outside Rocky Mount in the past four years.

Yolanda Lancaster, 36, was reported missing on March 30, according to police records. Family said Lancaster knew two of the women who were found dead in Rocky Mount.

N.C. Guard, families mourn deaths of four in Iraq
Army Sgt. Juan C. Baldeosingh

This Fourth of July, a community no stranger to sacrifice is reminded again of the price of freedom. Four North Carolina National Guard soldiers were killed in Baghdad this week.

Governor considers safe boating legislation
Boaters enjoyed the sunshine Friday on Jordan Lake.

Senate Bill 43 would require that anyone born after 1984 complete a certified safe boating course before taking the controls of any vessel with more than 10 horsepower.

Dunn police officer is also part-time movie producer
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John Sorie uses his day job as a Dunn police officer as inspiration to make movies.

Ladies also take center stage in 'Jersey Boys'

The musical may be called ?Jersey Boys,? but the show also includes a group of ?Jersey Girls.?

Holiday revelers return to Hope Mills Lake
The Fourth of July celebration returns to Hope Mills Lake Saturday.

Saturday night at 9, fireworks will go streaking through the sky from atop a brand new dam back on Hope Mills Lake. It marks the return of the holiday celebration to the lake for the first time since heavy rains washed out the dam in 2003.

Beaverdam Beach at Falls Lake reopens

Holiday visitors can swim at Beaverdam Beach on Falls Lake. The county cleared the swimming area off N.C. Highway 50 Friday after tests found acceptable levels of bacteria.

Beach insurance plan a tough balancing act for N.C.

A fight in the General Assembly boils down to east versus west. It's not the budget. It's the beach plan ? a state-run insurance pool that offers homeowner's insurance to residents that some private plans won't cover.

Banker's office, home on block as fraud case proceeds

Court papers show that there is interest in William Wise's $900,000 home in a gated community off Duraleigh Road.

Greene Co. prison guards charged with felony assault
Correction Department Chief Deputy Secretary Jennie Lancaster says the March 2008 beating was one of the worst things she has seen in her 32 years in prisons.

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