Debate tickets avail today

Thursday, September 09, 2010
Debate tickets available today

Today is the day to get your ticket to the highly anticipated debate between sheriff's candidates Calvin Woodard and John Farmer. "Based on the interest, phone call volume and comments we have received since Tuesday when the debate was announced, we are expecting to run out of tickets pretty quickly," said Wilson Times Editor Jon Jimison.

The debate, which is being sponsored by The Wilson Times, is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fike High School. "The venue will hold 900 people," Jimison said. "We are anticipating demand for the tickets will be greater than what we will be able to accommodate. So, with that said, we are encouraging anyone who wants to attend to get their ticket early."

Only people with tickets will be admitted to the debate. The tickets are free and will be limited to two per person. "We did that to give as many people as possible the opportunity to attend," Jimison said. "The tickets are being given out on a first-come, first-serve basis." In addition to being able to pick up tickets at The Wilson Times, they will also be available at numerous locations throughout the county.

"We are looking forward to hosting this event," Jimison said. "It should be really informative to the citizens of Wilson." The event will also be videotaped and available for viewers at http://www.wilsontimes.com/.

* Article written by Wilson Times staff writer Gina Childress

TICKET LOCATIONS
Free tickets will be available beginning Thursday at the regular business hours of the businesses listed below. Limit two per person on a first-come, first-serve basis until they are gone:

THE WILSON TIMES
2001 Downing St., Wilson
Mon. through Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

HUBERT VESTER TOYOTA
3712 Raleigh Road Pkwy., Wilson
Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

HILL'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
6228 Ward Blvd, Wilson
Closed Mon.; Tues. - Sat 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

ITALIAN PIZZAS AND SUBS
700 C Fikewood Plaza, U.S. 301 N
Mon. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

DICK'S HOT DOGS
1500 Nash St. N, Wilson
Closed Mon.; Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. -8:30 p.m.; Sat. 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

PIGGLY WIGGLY STANTONSBURG
102 Moyton Ave., Stantonsburg
7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 7 days a week

JT BOYKIN STORE
6401 Main St, Sims
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ELM CITY FURNITURE
101 W. Main St, Elm City
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FUEL DOC
512 U.S. 301, Lucama
Sun. - Thurs. 6 a.m - 11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 6 a.m. - midnight