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Wilson Barber Jess Rivera Unseats 16-Year GOP Lawmaker in Eastern NC Upset

A Wilson barber running for office for the first time has knocked off a longtime eastern North Carolina lawmaker. Jess Rivera defeated Republican incumbent Buck Newton in North Carolina Senate District 4, earning 37,539 votes to Newton's 35,962, winning a seat Newton had represented since 2022. Rivera, a political newcomer...

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Farmville mayor demands retraction over claims in Washington library resolution

FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Farmville Mayor Alex Joyner is challenging a Washington city council member’s resolution that he says makes false claims about him and an LGBTQ+ event held at the library. On the agenda for Monday’s meeting is Resolution K, brought by Councilman Joe Davis, which proposes a...

Farmville, NC · 1d
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Smith cruises to re-election in state Senate race

Heavy early voting gave Democratic incumbent state Sen. Kandie Smith a healthy early lead according to unofficial totals released by the N.C. Board of Elections, and she did not relinquish any of it as today's Election Day ballots were counted. With 70 percent of precincts reporting in Pitt County and results from nearly 50 percent of precincts in Edgecombe County, Smith leads with 44,207 votes to just 25,807 for Republican challenger Henry Hostetler giving Smith 63.1 percent of the vote compared to Hostetler's 36.9 percent. "I’m grateful for the confidence of the people of Pitt and Edgecombe counties showed in me. I think they want me to continue to vote for the things that are important for them and to continue to fight for the things that are important to them, Smith said Tuesday night when reached at her legislative office. Smith said constituent services and consistency both played an important role in her re-election. "I don’t there were really one or two issues that drove the vote. I think there was consistency. When they see you’re working and they see your consistency and you’re accessible and that you're willing to try to help people solve problems, I think they

Edgecombe County, NC · 2d

The Wilson Times

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Election night data error drew state board’s attention

Wilson County’s election results were briefly uploaded to the state board of elections website before being removed after it was discovered that test data was mixed with vote totals.

Wilson County, NC · 2d

The Enterprise

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Rocky Mount to host Martin Luther King Jr. oratorical competition

Rocky Mount’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition will be held Jan. 9, 2027, featuring middle and high school speeches on division, dialogue and understanding.

Rocky Mount, NC · 1d

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North Carolina Student Killed While Boarding School Bus, Two Die in Utah Bus Crash

A North Carolina high school student was struck and killed by a pickup truck Tuesday morning, November 3, while attempting to board her school bus in Nash County. According to WRAL, the crash occurred around 6:03 a.m. on Bryant Road, south of Middlesex, as a Southern Nash High School student was waiting in her driveway for the bus.

Nash County, NC · 1d

The Wilson Times

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Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Kimora Hudson, Hunt High

Hunt High’s Kimora Hudson is Student-Athlete of the Week after helping the Warriors win Wilson County’s inaugural flag football championship while excelling in academics and activities.

Wilson, NC · 1d

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Five Twin Counties Teams, Eight Runners Qualify for State Cross Country

Five Twin Counties teams and eight individual runners qualified for next weekend’s North Carolina high school cross-country championships. Southern Nash and North East Carolina Prep each advanced both their boys’ and girls’ teams; Northern Nash qualified its boys’ team. Rocky Mount and Rocky Mount Prep runners also earned individual spots.

Rocky Mount, NC · 1d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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In Conetoe, leaders call for relief as costs rise across region

On a beautiful afternoon in rural Edgecombe County, a crowd gathered under the late‑season sun to hear a message that has become impossible to ignore across eastern North Carolina: Families are hurting, and area leaders say the state must do more. The event last month brought together Gov. Josh Stein; N.C. Rep. Dante Pittman, D-24th District; N.C. Sen. Kandie Smith, D-5th District; Democratic N.C. Rep.-elect Lorenza Wilkins, who will represent the 25th District; and others, each offering a different vantage point on the same reality. Rising costs are squeezing households, small businesses and congregations alike. Speakers advocated for more than temporary political gestures to meet the moment. Jess Rivera, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and small business owner, opened the event with a message shaped by months of listening sessions across Greene, Wayne, and Wilson counties. Rivera, a Democrat, ousted incumbent N.C. Sen. Buck Newton, R-4th District, in Tuesday’s midterm election, riding a blue wave to victory that also resulted in Republicans losing majority control of the N.C. House. “Everything, and I mean everything, is more expensive,” Rivera said. “Food, gas, the coffee I drank this morning, utilities, healthcare costs — it’s all too much.” Rivera, describing the pressure on

Edgecombe County, NC · 10h

The Wilson Times

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Incumbents hold onto county board seats

Four Wilson County commissioners won reelection, while Richard Fulghum unseated incumbent Michael T. Wetherington in District 7 and Mick Rankin won an open District 4 seat.

Wilson County, NC · 2d

The Wilson Times

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Wilson County Board of Education gets 2 new members

Two incumbents won reelection and newcomers Tekicey Jones and F.T. Franks Jr. won open seats on the Wilson County Board of Education, according to unofficial results.

Wilson County, NC · 2d

The Wilson Times

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Mini grants delivered to excited teachers, students

Wilson Education Partnership awarded $26,000 in mini-grants to 35 Wilson County Schools teachers for hands-on learning projects.

Wilson, NC · 2d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Smith, Baker lead big-play Firebirds past Rockingham County in playoffs

BAILEY — Kee’Brion Smith and D.J. Baker both rushed for more than 100 yards and Southern Nash emerged the winner Thursday night in a battle of big plays as the Firebirds defeated Rockingham County 41-25 in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 5A football playoffs. Southern Nash, the No. 15 seed, improved to 5-6 overall and will play at unbeaten No. 2 seed Northside-Jacksonville (10-0) in the second round next week. The Firebirds used their patented ground attack to amass 310 yards and five touchdowns. The No. 18 seeded Cougars (4-7) got the ball first and had the ball at their own 46 facing fourth-and-eight. They elected to pass, which was incomplete. Southern Nash, in turn, took advantage of the good field position and went those 46 yards in 10 plays, capped by the running of Kee’Brion Smith, Baker and Trey Smith. Baker’s one-yard run made it 6-0 Firebirds with 5:41 left in the first quarter after the extra point hit the right post. Rockingham County came right back to take the lead with a 71-yard drive in seven plays. Elijah Adams hit James Thomas for a 30-yard TD pass, the PAT was good,

Wentworth, NC · 12h

The Wilson Times

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Warriors no match for Croatan intensity in 2nd-round loss

Croatan’s intensity powered a 7-2 win over Hunt in the second round of the NCHSAA 5-A boys soccer playoffs, ending the Warriors’ season at 13-5-1.

Wilson, NC · 15h

WNCT

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Free mental health conference to be held in Wilson Saturday

WILSON, N.C. (WNCT) — A local church in Wilson will host a free mental health event this weekend. Members of the community are invited to attend the Mental and Behavioral Health Conference at Saint James Christian Church Disciples of Christ on November 7. The church is located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in […]

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