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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Learning What Exactly From the Past - On The Topic of the Civil War

Recently, an article appeared in the editorial section of the local paper headlined "Learning from the past." It talked about the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The Lee-Jackson Dinner was taking place that evening over at Barton College. It was deemed a gathering to honor "not only the two most honorable Confederate Generals, Lee and Jackson but all those whose fought for the south." Here's an excerpt of the editorial....

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Wilson Youth program receives $875,000

CONGRATULATIONS TO SMART CHOICES FOR YOUTH!...

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Wilsonian Voices Series: A Closer Look: The Civil War -150 Years Celebration

Sesquicentennial Celebratory Events of the Civil War ses·qui·cen·ten·ni·al/ˌseskwisenˈtenēəl/ as an Adjective: Of or relating to the one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of a significant event. And as a Noun: A one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary Celebrations around the country have begun recogninzing 150 years since the Civil War. A battle between the states entrenced in controversy and conflict. Over the next four years a slate of events including battlefield re-enactments are scheduled to enlighten, inform, inspire...

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Heritage, Homage, Hate or Humiliation

A Closer Look: The Civil War 150 YearsIt really all depends on who you ask. And who you're talking ...

Who You Calling "They" - Debbie Yow

Early in the wee hours of the morning today, I was awaken to a News 14 Carolina promo that featured Debbie Yow making the following comment, "You care about them, they care about you and they just couldn't figure it out. My first thoughts were who is she referring to as "they." I was curious to know. Thought to myself, I know she's not talking about Sidney Lowe using the terminology "they." She must be talking about the basketball team...

Monday, March 14, 2011

Councilman Bill Pitt Attends NLC Conference

First Lady Michelle Obama to Address Local Officials At National League of Cities’ Conference Washington, DC – Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States of America, will address city leaders during the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2011 Congressional City Conference on March 15th in Washington, DC. The conference sessions will focus on federal policy issues and an economic growth agenda for America’s hometowns and the country. The First...

Saturday, March 12, 2011

PTO President Calls for Community Forum

Parents and concerned citizens of Wilson County are invited to take part in a second community forum. Saturday, March 12th at 12:30pm LOCATION:  Vick Elementary School....

Friday, March 11, 2011

Time to Spring Forward

It's that time again ... Time to SPRING FORWARD. Daylight Saving time begins on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 2:00am. Be reminded to set your clocks forward one hour at that time....

Thursday, March 10, 2011

A Million Dollars for This is no Chicken Feed

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Wilson Community Lenten Services

Community Lenten Services will be hosted by First United Methodist Church, 100 Green Street, NE, beginning Wednesday, March 9, and continuing through April 13. Services will begin at 12 noon with lunch following at 12:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows: March 9 Preacher: Pastor Russ Nanney, First United Methodist Church March 16 Preacher: Reverend Sam Fuson, First Christian Church March 23 Preacher: Reverend David Haley, Winstead United Methodist...

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Mike Huckabee in Wilson Today

Promoting his new release... Sunday, March 6th * 5:30 PMPresented by Books-A-Milli...