Opinion: A Disservice to Democratic Party

Wilsonian Voice, Barbara M Dantonio said; Calvin Woodard is the Democratic Candidate and deserves to be supported by the Democratic Party of Wilson County. Calvin’s courage and vision for Wilson County is one to be admired and supported by his party. It has been nearly three months since Calvin won. Mr. Boykin is doing a great disservice to the Democratic voters in Wilson County by not stepping down since it is apparent he is not supporting Calvin....

Read More

Rep. Anthony Weiner Calls Out Cowards

At the heart of the debate was a procedural maneuver made by Democrats to suspend the rules before consideration of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. The move allowed leadership to block potential GOP amendments to the measure (there was worry that Republicans would attach something overtly partisan in hopes that it could pass on the otherwise widely-popular measure). It also meant that the party needed a two-thirds majority vote. When the final tally was announced, there were 255 representatives for the measure, 159 against....

Read More

On Being A Democrat in Wilson NC

Well, well, well . . . Guess who finally has something to say after all this time. It's our very own Jimmy Baxter Hunt Jr. aka Mr.Education Governor himself. And what he wants all y'all to know is ...we's fine. Democratically speaking. In his own words, former Gov. Jim Hunt, comments to the Wilson Times reporter, "the party is sound and in good shape from Wilson County, to the state and all the way to Washington....

Read More

Chris Boykin Time to Exit Stage Left

Local news headline read "Sheriff's race takes another strange turn." There's nothing "strange" about common sense with the exception to those who have none. For the past two months citizens have been asking where's the democratic party's support for the democratic nominee. Phones calls from concerned citizens have been made to the Democratic Chair, Chris Boykin to no avail. Even visits to the office yielded unfruitful. He was either...

Read More

Who Is Ashley Woolard

Ashley Woolard is challenging GK Butterfield and running for the First Congressional District of North Carolina. He wrote the following comment: On Sunday, March 21, 2010, Congressman G.K. Butterfield cast his vote for one of the worst pieces of legislation in American history, forever to be known as "Obamacare". The following are remarks he made on the floor of U.S. House of Representatives about the passage of that legislation. Please read...

Read More

GK Butterfield Comes under fire by Challenger

Ethics probe prompts volley in congressional race*Article appeared in the online version of Greenville's newspaper, The Daily Reflector. An ongoing ethics investigation examining a veteran New York congressman touched eastern North Carolina politics Tuesday. Ashley Woolard, Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives’ 1st District, demanded from the Pitt County Courthouse steps that Congressman G.K. Butterfield return $4,000...

Read More

Pastor Pleads for Participation

Get involved in community education forums By Alonzo Braggs Times Columnist There is an effort in our community to bring about a matter of healing, restoration, education and illumination. This is the effort of the Wilson Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This community organization has partnered with the Wilson County Schools to achieve the aforementioned. On one side you have elected officials, administrators, educators and support staff who have the responsibility to develop our children one-third...

Read More

Best of the Best & The Brightest... Oops

Three Reasons to join Tea Party Patriots in march on Washington This week, President Obama has given me three more reasons to join the Tea Party Movement's march on Washington in Septembe...

Read More

Editorial - Wilson Times - Whirligig Park

Park Plans Off to a Good Start The planners and developers of the Vollis Simpson Whiligig Park took major steps forward this week as they came together and, frankly, got a lot of work done. Four themed concepts were unveiled -- fuselage, stacking, flag and windwheels. In addition, close to 20 people from the community offered their input and ideas for the park, planned on Goldsboro Street near the corner of South Street....

Read More

Whirligigs Moved to New Home

LUCAMA, N.C. (AP) — When a breeze brushes through the field just below Vollis Simpson’s machine shop, you can hear the sounds of metal clanging against metal and of Ferris wheel-like contraptions turning. But the cacophony of sound from the 29 whirligigs that Simpson built over a period of 10 years has ebbed: The buggy rider’s whip no longer moves, the horse’s legs don’t trot and his ears don’t flap. The two men sawing on another whirligig don’t move back and forth. The guitar player no longer strums and has slowed the pat of his foot. Tree limbs...

Read More

Opinion: Wilson's Whirligig Park

Questioning the Whirligig Park Just think, every winter it seems city residents have swamped local government meetings seeking help for outrageous utility bills. More of the same this coming winter! Government has no money to help it say...

Read More

Woodard's New Campaign Headquarters

Calvin Woodard has secured a new campaign office. It is the old Creekside Firearms building right across from Wilson Woods Apartments-3351 Ward Blvd. Telephone number is 237-0002. Next fundraiser is August 21 at Applebees for a flapjack breakfast from 8-10am. Tickets are $7.00 and must be purchased in advan...

Read More

Opinion: County Resident Speaks Out

County Residents Request: Disclose salaries of all County Officials It is my opinion that all that serve in Wilson County government need to take a pay cut. All white collar jobs are out of control on their salaries. The people of Wilson County cannot afford to pay $144,517 for a sheriff. Also I wonder just what are Ellis Williford and others in the county being paid? This is a question that I would like answered. We (The county residents) cannot...

Read More

Wilson Times Editorial

Barton College reaches critical mass A perfect storm. That's how Wilson Community College President Rusty Stephens describes the predicament facing the local institution. "We're facing a dramatic increase in student enrollment, a dramatic decrease in state funding and aging facilities" he said....

Read More

Forget Going Postal...

Forget going postal . . . A dip & a dunk will do this morning. New Postmaster Plunges into Position...Literally Speaking The event will take place in the parking lot of the post office at 501 Mercer St. SW at 8:30 a....

Read More

Necessity...The Mother of Creativity

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the econ...

Read More

Time Out for a Chuckle and a Chant

This vid. It's here for a simple reason... We applaud the creativity and we like the "catchy" tune. The playing of this video is not an endorsement of the candidate one way or another. It's a happy, catchy rap you can understand... and get a chuckle out of it. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the econ...

Read More

Wilsonians . . . Listen Up

Lend Me Your Ear - THIS YOU NEED to HEAR. It's happening all over the country - city council and citizens not seeing eye-to-eye on how local government should be handled. Here's a learning lesson for all Wilsonians...Be sure to take notes. And while you're at it you can't forget to remember... Greenlight, Gillette Complex, ElectriCities, Paul Berry Park, high utility bills, new ventures on the planning table now... Does Wilson really need a Whirligig Park... There's already a festival named for it, why is a dedicated...

Read More

Does God expect Christians to vote?

Ah, c'mon you might say. Are we gonna mix religion and politics. Well . . . you can call it what you want, but even Adam and Eve had their assignments while here on earth. Be it as it may. All citizens need to do their "duty" to God and their Country. Oh, by the way that does include the city where you reside. Hello D'uh... Do your civic duty to bring about the change you wanna see for this community. Read on . . .  Does God expect Christians to vo...

Read More

Community Clips - Wilson Youth Council

Community Clips is a new feature we're starting here on the community blog. It will showcase a variety of issues and topics of mutual interest for all. We hope you enjoy this very first  project and look forward toward the others to come, Wilsonian Voices. Our Spotlight: Wilson Youth Council. This excerpt was taken from the May 2010 City Council meeting. Enjoy the cli...

Read More

Downtown Farmer's Market Day

Fresh produce and flowers from local vendors are displayed from 9am to 1 pm at the Wilson Downtown Farmer's Market. The Market is open every Wednesday until August 25, 2010. Vendors are set up at 207 Green St. in the same area as The Jarman House restaurant. In a recent visit, we strolled around the variety of vendors and came across two young ladies who were very pleasant, very smart and savvy. They're located at Rob's Fresh Produce and they...

Read More

The Spring Hope Crew

Dedicated to "The Coolest Kidz" on the Plan...

Read More

NC BEMO 2010 Summer Conference

 August 13-15, 2010 coming to Wilson, ...

Read More

Downtown Alive Moves Inside

Tonight's Downtown Alive concert will be held at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center, 108 W. Nash St., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The Alabama Blues Brothers will perform from 6-8:30 p.m. The concert was moved from its outdoor location on Tarboro Street to the Boykin Center because of the possibility of adverse weather. Food, soft drinks and adult drinks will be sold at the event, which is open to the public at no co...

Read More

Civic Duty

The RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITIZENS BUSINESS AS USUAL . . . SO, how’s that working for you … Especially when it comes to social equality and economic justice concerning the affairs of East Wilson and the residents who reside therein? Those relatives and friends who make up the fiber of this community in this place where “WE” call home....

Read More

Community Consciousness & Courage

The world or THIS COMMUNITY, OUR COMMUNITY won't get no better if "WE" The PEOPLE. . . JUST LET IT BE. . . Let's do OURSELVES a FAVOR . . . WAKE UP . . . for a CHANGE in this COMMUNITY that REFLECTS OUR DIVERSITY and is INCLUSIVE! The WINDS of CHANGE have come - TAKE YOUR WINGS AS AN EAGLE . . . LET US SOAR TO HIGHER HEIGHTS... cause chickens can't fly as high....

Read More

Community Meeting Scheduled

COMMUNITY MEETING: Monday, July 12th, 2010 @ 6:30pm LOCATION: Branford Resource Center 2208 Howard Jones Ct @ Adventura East Subdivision (located beside Happy Valley Golf Course). Bring a Friend, a pad & p...

Read More

Parker Medical Agency Opens

Parker Medical Agency has opened a Drug Counseling/AA program in Wilson, NC. This agency is an outpatient facility for Wilson, Nash, Green, and Edgecombe counties. According to the Center of Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) the leading cause of death among blacks is HIV/AIDS. These counties have been ranked as having major problems with Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS & other diseases....

Read More

The Land, The Air & The Sea

We're GRATEFUL for the PROTECTION of all THREE! God Bless our Military personnel wherever they may ...

Read More

Reflections of the Fourth

WE, The People of the United States of America Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. And to the Republic for which it stands - ONE NATION UNDER GOD INDIVISIBLEWith LIBERTY & JUSTICE FOR ALL ! For All of our other Military personnel, where ever they may be, WE, Support ALL of the troops defending our Country. God Bless our Military who are protecting our Country for our Freedom. Thanks To them, and their sacrifices we can celebrate the...

Read More

Recollections about July 4th - Alonzo Braggs

My thoughts about this day of celebration as a liberated country Alonzo Braggs July 4, 2010 We live in a very privileged country. Perhaps this is because we strive so much to be “all inclusive and non offensive”. However, if we are really honest about the matter, we exclude and offend so many that it is really ridiculous. This weekend, across our nation, untold thousands will light fire crackers and have cook outs, folks will travel and enjoy reunions....

Read More

July Brings Independence & Declarations

...

Read More