Friday, March 26, 2010

Recent Local Headline News

Articles Published by the Wilson Times

3/26/2010 - Superintendent defends cutbacks - Changes this fiscal year at the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf are not a back-door way of trying to close the school, says Dwight Pearson, superintendent for the N.C. Office of Education Services.

3/24/2010 - Hopkins takes oath - Wilson Police Chief Thomas Hopkins was surrounded by family, friends and colleagues Tuesday as he was sworn into office. City and county leaders congratulated Hopkins before he took the oath and his wife, Shon, pinned the chief's badge to his uniform.

3/24/2010 - Federal bailout for electricity debt unlikely - There may be no federal help in sight for Wilson's electric debt but city leaders may still stand a chance of pulling in some funding for other city projects. A recent road trip to Washington, D.C.

3/24/2010 - Satterly Foundation taking scholarship - applications for The Mary Claire Satterly Foundation has established a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior from any Wilson County high school student who will be attending a four-year accredited college or university.
 
3/22/2010 - Committee could tackle utility issues - Wilson City Councilman Donald Evans believes a utility advisory committee could help build public trust, serve as an information resource and offer recommendations to city council about utility issues.
 
3/20/2010 - Taxi cab company gets green light - The Wilson City Council voted to allow a third taxi company to operate in the city after considering the option off and on for the past six months. The council remained divided on the issue during a recent council meeting. Donald Evans, Gwen Burton, Logan Liles and James Johnson all voted in favorof the taxi service.
 
3/20/2010 - Principal charged with sex offense - Springfield Middle School Principal Ronald Earl Barringer was arrested Friday and charged with felonious third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to information from the N.C. Administrative Office of the Court.

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