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By Brie Handgraaf can’t just park here and wait for he initially didn’t believe he’d Jernigan Oil Co. driver [email protected] gas,” said manager Navi Pooni. have trouble filling his tank to James Early connects | 252-265-7821 “It is not even in the under- drive about 200 miles a day for hoses to refuel Grocery ground tanks yet.” sales calls throughout the re- Door’s underground Before Jernigan Oil Co. driver Some were loyal customers gion. storage tanks. Brie James Early could even get of the Marathon station at the The Colonial Pipeline was Handgraaf | Times out of his truck to deliver gas corner of Nash Street and For- shut down in a cyberattack last Wednesday, eager drivers clam- est Hills Road, but others simply week. The hack didn’t result in a bered to secure a spot beside the saw the elusive signs of avail- gas shortage, but it did lead to a Grocery Door gas pumps. able gas and joined the lines. “Give it 10 more minutes. You Patrick VanLandingham said See GAS, Page 7A

WILSON COUNTY SCHOOLS CORONAVIRUS CRISIS Vaccines Cooper-Suggs: Teacher available assistants ‘vital’ for ages Bill would place 12 and up TAs in all K-2 By Olivia Neeley [email protected] classes | 252-265-7879

By Drew C. Wilson The Wilson County Health [email protected] Department is now offering | 252-265-7818 Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youths age 12 and older. County Educators say teacher as- health officials say they have sistants are “critical” in setting 300 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, elementary-age students off on and appointments are available the right foot when it comes to beginning Friday from 1-6:30 reading. p.m. Wilson County Schools has “We know there is an interest 75 teacher assistants assigned in the 12 and older age group, to 14 elementary schools, but and so now that the Pfizer vac- that’s not enough to have a full- cine has been approved for that time teacher assistant in every age group, we are happy to be K-2 classroom. able to offer it starting this Fri- A bill cosponsored by state day,” said county Health Direc- Rep. Linda Cooper-Suggs, D- tor Teresa Ellen. “As with prior Wilson, could change that. vaccination efforts, we feel that House Bill 420, the K-3 Read- starting to vaccinate this age ing and Literacy Improvement group will help us to take anoth- Act, would appropriate funds er great leap toward immunity.” for local school districts to Ellen said the health depart- provide a full-time teacher as- Teacher assistant Marilyn Glover helps students in a reading micro group within Jennifer Clark’s Rock ment will hold these by-appoint- sistant in every kindergarten Ridge Elementary School kindergarten class. Drew C. Wilson | Times ment-only clinics each Friday. through second grade class- To schedule an appointment, room. to combat low literacy rates, those teacher assistants to help on K-3 classroom enrollment, call 252-360-0500. Walgreens which especially impacts our our children.” according to Amber Lynch, is also offering the Pfizer vac- ‘A TRULY CRITICAL POINT’ low-income children,” Cooper- Cooper-Suggs said she was director of public relations for cine for teens. Information and Suggs said. “Providing that appalled in 2013 when the Wilson County Schools. scheduling is available on the Cooper-Suggs, a board-cer- additional one-on-one support Republican-controlled state “Schools that receive Title agency’s website. tified teacher who retired from in the classroom can bolster a legislature removed roughly I funds may elect to provide The Moderna vaccine is avail- Wilson County Schools in 2007, child’s engagement and help 8,000 teacher assistants across more teacher assistants than able for individuals 18 and older, spent another 13 years substi- their literacy levels.” the state. the state allotment,” Lynch and residents can schedule tuting at all grade levels. Cooper-Suggs said the state “Some 88% of students who said. “Information about a Friday appointment at the “I have a heart and compas- must improve its public school fail to earn a high school diplo- teacher assistants varies by health department. sion for teaching,” Cooper- systems. ma were struggling readers in school because principals The Wilson County Health De- Suggs said. “What I have seen “Teacher assistants are a third grade,” she said. “So be- have the ultimate decision on partment has joined the state’s is that one-on-one and small vital part of that, especially tween kindergarten and third where teacher assistants are “Bringing Back Summer” cam- groups helps students in their those that are trained,” she grade is a truly critical point. assigned.” paign. math and reading assignments. said. “Students who don’t read Students who aren’t proficient “We are strongly encouraging That is critical. Teacher assis- proficiently by the end of third readers when they begin fourth MICRO GROUPS our citizens to get the COVID-19 tants are just so important.” grade are four times more grade, as much as half the cur- vaccine,” Ellen said. “We have Teacher assistants make likely to drop out of high school riculum they will be taught will Rock Ridge Elementary seen such a positive impact just learning more accessible, she compared to their peers who be incomprehensible.” School teacher assistant Mari- in this county, where our posi- said. are proficient readers. And Teacher assistants are allo- “Policy is an important tool that is the reason why we need cated to school districts based See ASSISTANTS, Page 7A See VACCINE, Page 7A

WILSON COUNTY SCHOOLS ‘We have more space than students’ By Drew C. Wilson whether to repair aging schools During a Monday special clines in average daily member- [email protected] or build new ones. meeting for long-range plan- ship. | 252-265-7818 The Operations Research and ning, Mills said enrollment de- Currently, building use is con- Education Laboratory, part of clines call for a review of facility siderably lower than capacity, The Wilson County Board N.C. State University’s Institute use rates. with the gap projected to widen Wilson County Schools of Education has tasked Su- for Transportation Research “Our capacity exceeds the by 2030. Superintendent Lane Mills, left, perintendent Lane Mills with and Education, performed a usage of many of our school fa- “The one thing that stands and Wilson County Board of engaging a research consultant 2020 study for Wilson County cilities,” Mills told school board out regardless of level is that we Education Chairwoman Christine to produce more detailed infor- Schools that examined enroll- members. have plenty of space,” Mills said. Fitch listen during a Monday mation on school capacity and ment trends and forecast build- Mills said elementary schools discussion on future school facility usage and run the numbers on ing use rates. account for the majority of de- See STUDENTS, Page 7A needs. Drew C. Wilson | Times

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By Olivia Neeley [email protected] | 252-265-7879

Wilson County property owners won’t see a tax hike under County Man- ager Denise Stinagle’s proposed 2021-22 budget. On Monday, Stinagle presented her recom- mended budget to MakeMake itit county commissioners. The spending plan in- cludes capital improve- ments to public schools, happen.Happen. the community college, Wilson County Manager Denise Stinagle presents the 2021- 22 proposed county budget to county commissioners on detention center, emer- Monday. Contributed photo gency services, county network infrastructure and other government PROPOSED BUDGET ized soon. buildings. HIGHLIGHTS “We are utilizing the The current property Needs-Based Public tax rate of 73 cents per • 3.5% raise for county School Capital Funds, and $100 in property valua- employees. reserves are available to tion is unchanged in the • Funding to add four manage future debt pay- manager’s budget. This paramedic positions for ments for the 25% local represents the 14th year Wilson County EMS. match,” Stinagle said. where taxes haven’t in- • $425,000 for one re- She added that the creased. placement ambulance, county is “eager” to re- The proposed county an EMS quick-response ceive a comprehensive budget totals roughly vehicle and a remount am- facility plan from the Registration is $108.1 million, a $4.5 bulance. Wilson County Board (252) 291-1195 million increase from • $695,000 for 21 sher- of Education to prepare the year prior. The fund iff’s office replacement for “safe and welcoming wilsoncc.edu balance allocation is vehicles. environments to support OPEN NOW! 12%, or roughly $13.4 student needs.” million. EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS The county’s largest A LOOK BACK expenditures continue to • Stinagle allotted $1 be human services at 32%, million toward Wilson Stinagle gave commis- education at 25% and pub- County Schools’ capital sioners a rundown on lic safety at 24%. needs and roughly $23.1 capital projects funded million for the school from last year’s budget, PROPOSED BUDGET GOALS system, which is a 3% in- which include: crease. • Upgrades to the court- “We have worked over • Stinagle allocated Wil- house’s aging elevator, the past several years son Community College’s flooring replacement and in systematically sched- $416,000 capital needs the addition of an elec- uling capital building request and slightly more tronic access system. needs for roofs, neces- than $2 million for the col- • Enhancements to sary equipment, build- lege’s budget, a $75,000 high school tennis courts, ing improvements and increase. track repaving, parking lot public school needs,” paving and athletic field Stinagle said. LOOKING AHEAD lights. The proposed budget • Initiating Phase 1 of includes: Stinagle said the county upgrading the county’s • $110,000 for a chiller is excited to open the new network switches, adding upgrade at the Wilson animal services facility virtual servers and updat- County Courthouse. and EMS South Station in ing the county’s network • $81,000 to replace the coming months. She firewall. windows at the Nash said county commission- • More than $1 million Street Office Building. ers diligently saved money to sheriff’s office and EMS • $108,000 to replace for several years to fund vehicles. the generator at the both projects without in- emergency services facil- curring debt. NEXT STEPS ity. For the upcoming fiscal • $120,000 for an eleva- year’s budget, Stinagle Commissioners and tor upgrade at the Miller recommended setting county officials are still Road government build- aside $200,000 to begin in the midst of the annual ing. planning for a future budget process. • $201,000 to complete EMS East Station to fur- Commissioners will the upgrade of county net- ther enhance response hold a work session at 6 work switches. times and expand the p.m. May 24. The meeting • More than $1 million county EMS agency’s will allow for revisions for complete roof repair, footprint. and adjustments to the interior paint and security She also said plans for budget before commis- and safety equipment the future Wilson Acade- sioners take a final vote upgrades at the detention my of Applied Technology after a public hearing next center. building should be final- month.

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You may opt out at any time prior to each premium day by contacting customer service at 252-243-5151. Periodicals postage paid at Wilson, N.C. Shana Hoover RESTORATION NEWSMEDIA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Editor: The Wilson Times Corey Friedman CEO: Morgan Paul Dickerman, III Restoration NewsMedia is a print and digital news and information company founded by The Wilson Times, 126 Nash St. W. • P.O. Box 2447 President and CEO: Keven Zepezauer North Carolina’s oldest family-owned daily newspaper, dedicated to restoring and preserving community journalism. Wilson, NC 27894-2447 Friday, May 14, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 3A OBITUARIES State honors Breen for Phyllis Jackson Cavalieri Mae Lamm pro bono legal work Oct. 31, 1932 — May 11, 2021 BAILEY — Mae Lamm, 79, of the Southern From staff reports tice for all.” Phyllis Jackson Cavalieri, 88, of Wilson, Nash School community, died Monday, May 10, Each member of the passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. 2021. Wilson criminal de- 2020 honor society Born in Washing- Funeral will be fense attorney Rhyan cohort will receive a ton County on Oct. held at 6 p.m. Friday, Breen has certificate from the state 31, 1932, she was the May 14, at Wilson been named Supreme Court. daughter of the late Memorial Service, to the 2020 The Pro Bono Re- Raymond Jackson followed by time of North Caro- source Center says and Sarah Ramey visiting and sharing. lina Pro 1,648 attorneys — more Jackson. She was al- (Masks and social Bono Honor than 5.5% of the state’s so preceded in death distancing are en- Society practicing lawyers — by her husband of couraged.) Breen for serving shared information 54 years, Anthony Surviving are her clients who about their pro bono “Tony” Cavalieri; sons, David Lewis are unable volunteerism. Collec- and by her brother, (Arlene) of the home to pay without expecta- tively, the attorneys Ray Jackson. and Randy Massey tion of a fee. provided more than Phyllis was a gifted (Evon) of Key Breen is among 589 67,750 hours of service lawyers to earn the an- to clients unable to pay soul with many tal- Mae Lamm Largo, Florida; sev- ents. She was the eral grandchildren and nual distinction from legal fees. the North Carolina Pro Breen, who owns and Phyllis Jackson Cavalieri past co-owner of Kay- great-grandchildren; Bono Resource Center. operates Breen Law, Ann’s, a ceramic store sisters, Ann Parrish of Knightdale and Carol Honor society inductees specializes in traffic and that was located in downtown Rocky Mount. Lewis of Mebane; brothers, Marvin Lewis and report providing 50 or criminal defense, gen- Later in life, she would go on to work as an as- Spencer Lewis (Judy) of Bailey and the Rev. George Lewis (Betty) of North Carolina. more hours of pro bono eral litigation and busi- sistant to Kathy Tobias Interior Design. Among legal services last year. ness and nonprofit in- many things, Phyllis especially enjoyed work- She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman Ralph and Beulah May Hare Lewis; “Many North Caro- corporation. He’s been ing in her flower garden. A devoted and loving lina attorneys rec- recognized with the mother, “nana,” “neno” and dear friend to many, son, William Joseph Stancil; sisters, Dorothy Morgan and Louise Massey; and brothers, Bill ognized the needs National Top 40 Under she will be deeply missed and forever loved. brought about by 40 Trial Lawyers distinc- Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Lewis, Robert “Bob” Lewis and Donald Lewis. Arrangements are by Wilson Memorial Ser- COVID-19 and pro- tion and was selected Burke of Wilson; her two sons, Vic Cavalieri vided pro bono legal for Thomson Reuters’ and his wife, Sue, of Rocky Mount and Anthony vice, 2811 Fieldstream Drive N., Wilson, 252- 237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com. services to help ensure Super Lawyers listings “Tony” Cavalieri II and his wife, Ellen Look, of that ‘justice shall be in 2020 and 2021. Seattle, Washington; her grandchildren, Paul administered without Breen represents Cavalieri and wife, Shira, Sarah Cavalieri and favor, denial, or delay,’ District 7 on the Wil- partner, Jason Flack, Sally Cavalieri Ellis and as is mandated by our son County Board of husband, Dustin, and Heather Burke Cribbs; state’s Constitution,” Education and has and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Sammi Nell McLean Mitchell N.C. Chief Justice served as a board Cribbs, Alma Cavalieri and Oliver Jack Ellis. Oct. 17, 1938 — May 11, 2021 Paul Newby wrote in member for the Arts A memorial graveside service to celebrate a recent message to Council of Wilson, Phyllis’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May Nell McLean Mitchell, 82, of Wilson, passed the state’s attorneys. Imagination Station 16, at Pineview Cemetery. The family will re- away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held “The Supreme Court of Science & History Mu- ceive friends and relatives following the grave- at 3 p.m. Sunday North Carolina looks seum, YOUTH of Wil- side service at Pineview Cemetery and at the at Joyner’s Funeral forward to celebrating son, Mediation Center home. Home, 4100 Raleigh the sincere efforts of of Eastern Carolina The family would like to especially thank Road Parkway, Wil- North Carolina lawyers and N.C. Youth Advi- Phyllis’s dearest friends and neighbors, Ann son. The Rev. Kelley in pursuit of equal jus- sory Council. Brasswell, Nan Hinnant Tripp, Kathy Tobias and Smart will officiate. Peggy Cavalieri for their love and support. The family will During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family receive friends is requesting the need for social distancing and 2-2:45 p.m. Sunday wearing of masks due to health concerns faced prior to the service around our nation at this time. at Joyner’s Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Home. Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Nell was retired 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804. from Wilson County You may share memories and condolences with Residential Services. She was a loving the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief. Nell McLean Mitchell com. mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sis- ter and friend to all who knew her. Nell will be dearly missed. Nell is survived by her sons, Stewart Mitch- Helen Ann Joyner ell and wife, Sharon, Mark Mitchell and Scot June 30, 1953 — May 13, 2021 Mitchell and wife, Tracy, all of Wilson; grand- Helen Ann Joyner, 67, of Wilson, passed away son, Abbott Mitchell and wife, Erin, and Ethan Thursday. Her memorial service will be held Mitchell, both of Wilson; great-grandchildren, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sam, Ace and Penny Mitchell, all of Wilson; May 15, at Joyner’s sister, Sue Newcomb and husband, Henry, of Funeral Home, 4100 Wilson; and special nieces, Jane Connor, Kitty Raleigh Road Park- Barnes, Sandra Newcomb and Stephanie Matas, way, Wilson, with along with many other nieces and nephews she the family receiving loved dearly. friends immediately She was preceded in death by her parents, following. The Rev. Juanita and Boylston McLean; sisters, Ruby Hal Jones will offici- Bain, Betty Jo Bradshaw, Pat Floyd and Kath- ate. leen Sasser; and her brother, Everette “Bubba” Helen is survived McLean. by her son, Oppie In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials Patterson of Wilson; in Nell’s memory to Little Rock Original Free sister, Sue Lamm Will Baptist Church, P.O. Box 340, Lucama, NC of Bailey; brother, 27851. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Michael Joyner and Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners. Helen Ann Joyner wife, Heather, of Apex; net. nieces and nephews, Holly Joyner and John Joyner, both of Apex, and James G. Lamm and wife, Loretta, of Bailey; and several loving great-nieces and great-nephews. Richard Allen Banks Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, July 23, 1950 — May 7, 2021 John and Mildred Driver Joyner. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials LUCAMA — Richard Allen Banks Jr., 70, died in Helen’s memory to White Oak Hill Free Will Friday, May 7, 2021. Arrangements are by S. Baptist Church, 3967 W. Hornes Church Road, Jones Funerals and Cremations, Enfield. Bailey, NC 27807. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Fu- neral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net. Katherine Whitford Scott Katherine Whitford Scott, 88, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Fri- Esther Lucas day in Maplewood Cemetery. RALEIGH — Es- She was preceded in death by her mother, ther Lucas, 89, died Annie Kinsey Whitford of New Bern; her first Tuesday, May 11, husband, James L. “Jimmy” Barnes Jr., and hus- 2021. Per the fam- bands, Joseph N. Chesson and Bryan M. Scott. ily’s request, all ser- Katherine was a graduate of St. Mary’s Col- vices will be private. lege in Raleigh, a dedicated mother and a devot- Arrangements are ed member of St .Timothy’s Episcopal Church by Stevens Funeral in Wilson. Home, Wilson. She is survived by her daughter, Kinsey Barnes Ferguson (Wright) of Norwalk, Con- necticut; sons, James L. “Jay” Barnes III (Linda) of New Bern, Michael Barnes (Lori) and Joel Barnes (Mary Lynn), of Wilson and Maitland Barnes (Aedan) of Southport; daughter, Babs Gallion (Jim) of Apex; son, Jeff Chesson (Pat) of Esther Lucas Wilson; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grand- children. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1527, Edward Frank Jones Wilson, NC 27894. Aug. 29, 1933 — May 12, 2021 SELMA — Edward Frank “Shot” Jones, 87, THE WILSON TIMES publishes brief death notices died Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Arrangements at no charge. Full obituaries are published on a are by Kenly Funeral Service. paid basis. The obituary deadline is 3:30 p.m. the day before the obituary is to be published. Contact Lori Parrish at 252-265-7850 with questions. 4A THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, May 14, 2021 Farris named to NC Courts Commission

From staff reports Carolina Courts Commission. Lawyers’ “Top 40 Under 40” The N.C. Courts Commission ing “continuing studies of Wilson personal Gov. Roy Cooper announced designation. Super Lawyers consists of 28 members. The the structure, organization, injury and criminal Farris’ appointment to the named Farris a five-time Ris- governor, state House speaker, jurisdiction, procedures and defense attorney panel as a practicing attorney ing Star for personal injury state Senate president pro- personnel of the Judicial Will Farris will in a May 5 news release that cases. tempore and state Supreme Department and of the Gen- help evaluate the detailed 26 appointments to He’s served as chairman Court chief justice are each eral Court of Justice and to state’s court sys- 16 state boards and commis- of the Wilson Chamber of allotted seven appointments to make recommendations to tem’s effectiveness sions. Commerce Board of Direc- the panel. the General Assembly for Farris and recommend Farris is a partner at Far- tors and is a past Wilson Established by general such changes therein as will changes as a mem- ris & Thomas Law in Wilson County Democratic Party statute in July 1993, the com- facilitate the administration ber of the North who earned the National Trial chair. mission is tasked with mak- of justice.” Police: Driver caught Drug ring boss sentenced with painkillers, pot to federal prison From staff reports tested positive for cocaine, according to a By Olivia Neeley according to Capt. ing to the U.S. Drug U.S. Attorney’s Office news release. [email protected] Steve Stroud of the Enforcement Adminis- Authorities say an Elm City gang mem- In November 2017, officers executed | 252-265-7879 Wilson Police Depart- tration. ber who led a tri-county drug trafficking a search warrant on a Mill Branch Road ment. Munoz was charged ring will spend more than two decades in home in Rocky Mount. Police say a Wilson The officer smelled with two counts of traf- federal prison. “Officers saw a cooperating defendant woman faces drug traf- marijuana inside the car ficking opioids and one U.S. District Judge James C. Dever III meeting with Carr outside,” the news re- ficking charges after and conducted a search, count each of possession sentenced 32-year-old Marquavious Har- lease states. “Upon seeing officers, the co- a routine police said. of marijuana, driving old Carr to 24 years in prison on May 6. operating defendant threw a ‘brick’ (about traffic stop Authorities identified while license revoked In February 2019, Carr pleaded guilty 1 gram) of heroin to the ground.” led to the the driver as 25-year- and crossing the center to conspiracy to distribute and possession Carr drove away from the home and discovery of old Maricela Munoz. line. with intent to distribute 100 grams or more allegedly struck a Nash County sheriff’s more than The search led to 104 Munoz was brought of heroin, 28 grams or more of crack, a deputy. Officials say Carr sped away and 100 oxyco- oxycodone pills, 1 gram before a magistrate and quantity of cocaine and a quantity of mari- forced at least one vehicle off the road. done pills. of marijuana, $190 in released on a $20,000 un- juana, as well as possession with intent to “Carr eventually lost control of his ve- Munoz An officer cash and drug para- secured bond. distribute 28 grams or more of crack and hicle and crashed into a utility pole,” the conducted phernalia, according to Officials said a male a quantity of cocaine and aiding and abet- news release states. a traffic stop at 12:43 police. passenger in the car ting, according to federal officials. He ran from the crumpled car, and of- a.m. Monday after the Oxycodone is an opiate was cited on a pos- ficers arrested him after a short chase. driver crossed into the painkiller that “histori- session of drug para- CRIPS GANG TIES A search of his vehicle revealed 500 oncoming lane of traf- cally has been a popular phernalia charge and bindles of heroin and $1,223 in cash. fic on Goldsboro Street, drug of abuse,” accord- released. Carr was the leader of a conspiracy to Officers allegedly found more heroin distribute cocaine, crack, heroin and mari- along with 13.7 grams of crack cocaine, 13.7 juana between August 2017 and June 2018 grams of cocaine, 17 grams of marijuana in Wilson, Nash and Edgecombe counties, and pills in the driveway where Carr and the according to Don Connelly, public informa- cooperating defendant were meeting. tion officer for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Carr’s probation was revoked, and he the Eastern District of North Carolina. was returned to N.C. Division of Adult Police: Man injures Carr and seven co-defendants were Corrections custody. convicted in federal court for their par- ticipation in the conspiracy. BOSS BEHIND BARS A high-ranking member of the Crips 2 in severe beating street gang, Carr “directed and con- Federal officials said Carr used record- trolled” the drug trafficking organiza- ed jail telephones to continue directing tion’s activities even while incarcerated and controlling the drug trafficking orga- By Olivia Neeley assault with a deadly to Vidant Medical Center in state prisons, federal prosecutors said. nization while behind bars. [email protected] weapon with the intent in Greenville and took Officials said the investigation showed “Agents reviewed dozens of telephone | 252-265-7879 to kill inflicting serious Whitley to Wilson Medi- Carr was convicted of voluntary man- calls in which Carr directed the distribu- injury in the attack. cal Center for emergency slaughter in Wilson County in Novem- tion of drugs and the collection of thou- A Wilson man accused Officers responded to treatment. ber 2010. He was sentenced to roughly 7 sands of dollars of currency,” the release of severely beating two the 300 block of Vick Both victims knew ½ to 10 years in prison and was released states. “Carr also gave instructions to co- people on Street at 8:34 a.m. and their alleged assailant, on probation in May 2017. conspirators regarding firearms.” Wednesday found a woman and Stroud said. In total, authorities say Carr was re- is facing man, 50-year-old Linda Investigating offi- ROCKY MOUNT RAID sponsible for distributing more than 2 ki- attempted F. Sutton and 55-year- cers found Pack at the lograms (4.4 pounds) of powder cocaine, murder old James O. Whitley, scene. He had injuries About four months later, authorities 850 grams (1.87 pounds) of crack cocaine, charges. suffering from serious that indicated he com- pulled over a car for traffic violations and 700 grams (1.54 pounds) of marijuana and Police injuries they sustained mitted the assaults, smelled marijuana. 400 grams (14.1 ounces) of heroin. Pack charged in an assault, according Stroud said. Carr, who was the driver, stepped out of The Drug Enforcement Administration, 34-year-old to Capt. Steve Stroud of Police didn’t reveal a the vehicle and dropped a digital scale, of- the Wilson Police Department, the Nash Antwan K. Pack with two the Wilson Police De- motive in the attacks. ficials said. The scale had a small amount County Sheriff’s Office and the State Bureau counts each of attempted partment. Pack was jailed under of white residue, which Carr attempted of Investigation participated in the investiga- first-degree murder and Medics rushed Sutton a $250,000 secured bond. to wipe off with his T-shirt. The residue tion that led to Carr’s federal prosecution.

DEED TRANSFERS The following deed transfers for the week of April 26-30 have been to Mirna Elizabeth Roblero, 4215 Borden From Archer Thomas Bane IV and Virgin- Drive NW, $190,000; recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: Road, Stantonsburg, $45,000; ia Grace Dutton Bane to Justin W. Tedder From B.W. Skinner Construction Inc. to From Janis D. Suggs to Stephanie Batten, and Amber L. Tedder, 2402 Runnymeade Joseph Ampley and Dearce D. Ampley, 2402-9B Bradford Drive N., $105,000; Road NW, $232,000; 3300 Westshire Drive N., $250,000; ! From Je rey Thomas Garner and Keturah LLC, 111 Fairview Ave. SW, $56,500; From Jimmy Lee Carmickle and Kim From Je!ery Harris, attorney in fact, and From Capitol City Homes LLC to Kasey W. Garner to Joshua Garner, Monica Garner From Gregory A. Raper and Jennifer L. Carmickle to Ryan Nicholas Carmickle and Laura Harris to JNR Homes Inc., 2139 and Marguerite Stugart, 6761 Longitude Circle, ! and John Garner, 5911 Cattail Road and Raper to Frieda Marie Cli ord and Diane Amber Carmickle, rural homesite on West 2143 Barefoot Park Lane SW, $320,000; Sims, $219,000; rural homesite on Cattail Road, Elm City, Marie Pittman, 7313 Springfield School Langley Road, Elm City, no stamp; From Laura R. Harris and Je!ery A. Har- From Alphonso R. Murray to M&A Rein- $93,000; Road, $115,000; From Thomas Michael McKeel and Jane J. ris, attorney in fact, to Nelson Ramirez and vestments LLC, 404 Kenan St. W., $15,000; From Ryan Jones and Jara Brock to Jason From Jimmy Lee Crowder, Frederick Myl- McKeel to Our Town Properties Inc., 4000 Dora Rodriguez, 2112 Barefoot Park Lane From Alonza Vann Ferrell and Frances Stancil, 3013 Slate Court SW, $180,000; es Jr., Melanie Myles and Monica Myles to Lady Marian Road N., $165,000; SW, $160,000; M. Ferrell to Alonza Vann Ferrell, Frances From Dale H. Justice to Dominie Jo Raper, Phyllis Barnes Crowder, 4355 U.S. Highway From Dante Neal Pittman to Bonnie C. From TBT Development Group LLC to M. Ferrell, Lori Ann Parrish and Nolan Paul 210-4A Hawthorne Lane W., $117,000; 264 Alternate E., no stamp; Bell, 1304 Adams St. N., $109,000; B&B Home Builders LLC, 5317 Lloyd Road, Parrish, 7318 and 7322 U.S. Highway 301 From Taylor-Rowe-Bunn LLC to Platinum From Ethel B. Lemmons to Amy Jean From Lindy Smith Whitley, trustee, Lindy $37,500; S., $2,000; ! Equity Partners LLC, 3739 Nash St. NW, Broder, trustee, and Je rey Steven Lem- Smith Whitley Revocable Trust dated Oct. From Cynthia Hilliard to Monte White- From Russell Wayne Johnson and Heather $1,450,000; mons Sr., trustee, Ethel B. Lemmons Revo- 23, 2017, to Lindy Smith Whitley, 3018 head and Tihisha Graham Whitehead, 3108 Smith Johnson to Bryan Joseph Parker and From Selah Co., Cinnamon H. Narron, part- cable Trust dated April 16, 2021, 7714 and Cranberry Ridge Drive SW, no stamp; Westshire Drive N., $238,000; Jessica Stancil Parker, 1704 Ridgeway St., ner, Candace H. Stancil, partner, Chrystal 7703 Brame Road, no stamp; From Lindy Smith Whitley to Melissa From Diane Louise Webb and Charles $174,000; H. Turner, partner, and Herbert H. Hales II, From Stephanie King and Lamont Wil- R. Justice, McKenna H. Collier and Philip James Bailey to Howard P. Murphy and Bet- From Paulette B. White to George Lee partner, to Donald B. Duty, 309 S. Golds- liams to LS Property Acquisition LLC, quit- Collier, 3018 Cranberry Ridge Drive SW, ty D. Murphy, 1011 Kenan St. SW, $5,000; White, 5637, 5629, 5623 and 5621 U.S. boro St., Lucama, $48,000; claim deed for 1105 Sauls St. SW, no stamp; $135,000; From Charletta Kelly and Christopher Highway 264 Alternate E., no stamp; From Graham Mitchel Matthews and From Shady Al-Aawar, Bassam El-Khatib From Janice Haney Lang to Brenda P. Kelly to Rene Bueso Castillo, 1003 Atlantic From John W. Morris and Lisa B. Morris Anne P. Matthews to Brandon Mitchel and Raeda Zeitouni, agent, to Glorious Mo- Hinnant and Susan D. Brumbaugh, 3630 St. SE, no stamp; to Ralph Holg LLC, 2140 and 2144 Barefoot Matthews and Megan Sanders Matthews, torsports Inc., 3356-A U.S. Highway 301 N., Longleaf Drive NE, $105,000; From Middleton Place LLC to Sylvia Park Lane SW, $320,000; rural homesite on Rosebud Church Road, $400,000; From Lindsey Cooke to Rey Vega and Hill Coleman Inc., 4718 Middleton Lane, From Jose M. Ramirez and Neris A. no stamp; From Catherine W. Robinson, executor, Chelsea Beniot, 3038 Cranberry Ridge Drive $27,000; Ramirez to Josefina Esperanza Veras, 5727 From Tracy Bunting Ellis, trustee, William Nathaniel Roberson Estate, to Welshire In- SW, $160,000; From Clearwater Developments Inc. to Grover Lane, $155,000; L. Ellis Sr. Revocable Trust under agree- vestments LLC, 1618 Carolina St. E., $3,000; From Justin Wayne Tedder and Amber Donald A. Hall and Robin R. Hall, 9394 Hogg From Donald L. Glendenning and Debra I. ment dated Feb. 18, 2008, as amended and From Michael Allen O’Neal and Kristie Leigh Tedder to William Justin Sauls, 5268 Road, $28,000; Glendenning to Christopher Wayne Woolard restated, to Meraki Holdings Group LLC, O’Neal to Robert Lester Smith and Renay Old Stantonsburg Road $104,000; From Terence K. Love and Vanessa Y. Love Sr. and Sherry Farmer Woolard, 6600 trustee deed for 3100 Downing St. SW, Davis Smith, 508 S. Lodge St., $12,500; From John D. Schoolcraft III and Chris- to Tony Winstead, 608 Hawthorne Lane W., Rocky Quarry Road, $131,000; $130,000; From Sheryl L. Parker to Percilla H. Rob- tina Schoolcraft to Williamson & Boyette no stamp; From Kenneth James Fontenot and Fran- From Deborah M. Simpson to Frank Jef- inson and Steve Robinson, 2103 Marlboro LLC, 4112 Huntsmoor Lane NW, $150,000; From Quentin D. Rogers and Ti!any L. cesca M. Fontenot to Lindy Whitley, 1821 ferson Pritchett and Betty Lynn Pritchett, Drive E., $115,000; From Kennedy Development Properties Rogers to Beverly Rogers, 702 New St. S., Lynn Drive W., $215,000; 300 Spring St., Lucama, $45,000; From Zachery Graham Elliott and Su- Inc. to TBT Development Group LLC, 5405 $90,000; From Vidulfo Wences to David B. Walls, From Catherine Roberson to Phyllis Pope, zanne Elizabeth Elliott to Teresa Rebollar and 5411 Ernest Road, $28,000; From Robert E. Treadwell and Jayne W. 4279 Westerly Court NE, $115,000; 1015 Vance St. E., no stamp; and Rogelio Castano, 2305 Jennette Circle From Stephen L. Beaman, executor, Treadwell to James Derek Fox and Leah Bai- From Randy Scott Garner and Crysta- From Ramon Cruz to Faustino Carreno, N., $190,000; William D.P. Sharpe III Estate, Stephen L. ley Fox, 2107 Canal Drive NW, $235,000; line Warren Garner to Frank Pillar and 5745 Radford Road, no stamp; From B&A Investments Inc. to Imelda Beaman, trustee, the WDP Family Trust, From James Perry Hawley, executor, Kayla A. Pillar, 1208 Cambridge Road NW, From Stone Creek Holdings LLC to Brian Sanchez, 7018 Jaycross Road, $37,500; Martha S. Levey, William D.P. Sharpe IV and James William Hawley Estate, Wendi R. $300,000; Louis Outland and Karen Outland Lennon, From B&A Investments Inc. to Ruben Jean L. Sharpe, to Martha S. Levey, 5323 Hawley, Elizabeth June Hawley, Eleanor From Donald Wayne Stone and Rose D. 3105 Live Oak Lane N., $28,000; Delabra Baza and Horlanda Carbajal Osorio, N.C. Highway 42 E., no stamp; Gray Glover, Sandra Thomas Hawley and Stone to Amy Stone Sharp, 5726 N.C. High- From Joshua Stoner to Echelon Properties 7132 Jaycross Road, $38,000; From Deborah B. Skinner, executor, Doris Brenda G. Robinson, attorney in fact, to way 58 N., no stamp; LLC, 310 W. Forrest Road, no stamp; From Deans Family LLC and Brett H. Craft Estate to George D. Wood and James Perry Hawley, Eleanor Gray Glover From Donald Wayne Stone and Rose Duke From Moon Meadows LLC to Wayne J. McHenry Logging LLC to Brett McHenry Wendy B. Wood, 7201 Main St., Saratoga, and Elizabeth June Hawley, 214 Branch St., Stone to Amy Stone Sharp, 4316 Fawn Timberlake, property address or description Logging LLC, correction deed for 6027 St. $60,000; Black Creek, no stamp; Court N., no stamp; not listed, no stamp; Rose Church Road, rural homesite on St. From Benny Ray Williford to Hannah From William C. Williamson and Teresa From B&B Home Builders LLC to Tony L. From Moon Meadows LLC to Wayne J. Rose Church Road and two rural homesites Strickland, 4510 Virginia Road, $145,000; Lynn Williamson to VJP LLC, 4108 Old Ra- Davis and Melissa Davis, 4843 Jamestown Timberlake, property address or description on N.C. Highway 42 West, no stamp; From Ruby J. Lucas, trustee, and Law- leigh Road, $26,000; Drive NW, $170,000; not listed, no stamp; From Michael Graham and Teresa Graham rence Lucas, trustee, the Lucas Family From Woodcraft Home Builders LLC From Jessica Chamblee Adcock to Donald From Casey A. Boyette and Victoria O. to G&J Legacy Investments LLC, 3711 Lear Revocable Trust dated June 19, 2006, to to Nichole Stockman, 5338 Lloyd Road, R. Adcock Jr., 7208 Bridgersville Road, Boyette to Leanna Smith, 4540 Dewfield Court NW, $140,000; Ruby J. Lucas and Lawrence Lucas, 2515 $242,000; Macclesfield, no stamp; Drive N., $280,000; From Sleepy Hollow Development Co. to Buckingham Road NW, no stamp; From Madison Johnson Auwers Bissette From Earl Landa Ward and Joyce Strick- From Cathy Lamm Driver, Connie Lynn Gene Arthur Finch and Lori Ann Finch, 5122 From Ruby J. Lucas and Lawrence Lucas to Bradley William Cates and Jodi Wilk- land Ward to Sierra Ward and Yavoda Morehead, Emmit Lee Morehead and Mar- Pleasant Court, $30,000; to Ruby J. Lucas, trustee, and Lawrence erson Cates, 1122 Woodland Drive NW, Ward, 102 Ridge Road NW, $107,000; vin Roy Lamm to Theresa Lamm Swain, 111 From Sharon Warren to Alternative In- Lucas, trustee, the Lucas Family Revocable $565,000; From Viviana Baylon and Enrique Baylon Fairview Ave. SW, no stamp; vestment Holdings Inc., 403 N. Barnes St., Trust dated June 19, 2006, 2515 Bucking- From Nagtar Singh and Amrita Saini to Ruiz to Ashley Chestnut, 317 Je!erson St. From Theresa Lamm Swain and Bruce Elm City, no stamp; ham Road NW, no stamp; Amr Hadi Muharam, 3907 Country Club W., $83,000. E. Swain to Assurity Properties Goldsboro From Betty B. Capps and Cecil D. Capps Friday, May 14, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 5A

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GUEST EDITORIAL Taxpayers deserve transparency, not government secrecy Carteret County News-Times

Senate Bill 355, legislation that promotes and enhances public LETTERS access to the performance records of public employees, is gener- ating significant resistance from various state organizations that Stevens, Creech Lunch. I have attended this vaccines. have several things in common — they are all union-related and and Johnson show monthly event in the past and If he and others feel com- they are determined to continue operating without public scru- have always enjoyed and ap- fortable with it for themselves, tiny. true leadership preciated meeting new people, fine — but they should not try The Government Transparency Act of 2021, championed by sharing views and information to impose their views on our Sen. Norman Sanderson, R-Pamlico, has generated a major letter- I think we have had enough and learning about how our children’s health. writing and phone campaign to state senators demanding that of polarizing politics and so- government functions on the they vote against the act when it’s brought to the floor. called “leaders” who want to local, state and national levels. Jonathan Varnell This aggressive opposition raises several questions. What is divide Americans into tidy I would like to encourage oth- ELM CITY there to hide? And, why should the employers, N.C. taxpayers, be little camps they can manipu- ers to join us! denied access to the performance records of their employees? late. Suddenly, we as a people We meet the first Wednes- Diversity, individual Opposition to the bill became apparent when it was first pre- have gone from being Ameri- day of each month from noon rights are our strength sented to the senate’s Judiciary Committee in late April. Sander- cans to being gay or straight, until about 1:30. In the past, son, committee co-chair along with Sen. Danny Britt, R-Robeson, Black or white, conservative most of our gatherings have America is unique. The fact made the presentation at that meeting since he is a co-sponsor of or liberal, Democrat or Repub- been at the Wilson County that we are a nation of im- the bill. During his report, he had to aggressively defend the bill lican. Republican Headquarters at migrants from every corner as several Republican senators presented challenges on behalf of I don’t know about you, 2000 Nash St. N., which is of the world is distinctive, as several state organizations that operate as quasi-unions. but I am much more than my behind the Walmart Neighbor- most other countries derive That opposition ratcheted up May 4 during a second hearing sexuality, ethnicity, politi- hood Market. However, our their identity from a single, before the Judiciary Committee and then again May 6 during a cal orientation or registered group is outgrowing this site, or mostly single, heritage and Senate Rules Committee hearing chaired by Sen. Bill Rabon, R- party. so you will need to check out culture. Brunswick, also a cosponsor of the bill. The effort has now turned Daily, we have political can- our Facebook page for future Another distinction is into an onslaught of calls to legislators demanding a “no” vote. didates promise us that they meeting locations. our founding was based on In the Judiciary Committee meeting, state’s two largest employ- will unite and heal our land. Not all, but some, bring a Judeo-Christian principles ee unions, the State Employees Association of North Carolina However, once elected, they lunch to eat during the meet- with a Constitution designed and the North Carolina Association of Educators were joined by do the exact opposite or noth- ing. Our meetings are very in- to guarantee the rights of in- the Teamsters Union, Local 391, and the N.C. Justice Center de- ing at all. This is exacerbated formal and casual. Just come dividuals. These rights were claring that the bill is unconstitutional. by media giants and tech mo- as you are, when you can, and recognized as bestowed by While both SEANC and NCAE are chapters of national unions, guls who are capitalizing on stay as long as you like. There God, inherent, without gov- the legislature does not contract with official union organization, our misfortunes and who spin are no dues or admission fees, ernment control. so these two organizations avoid that description in all their for- stories to garner attention that and although this is labeled a “ We are facing a test to those mal documents. It is, however, worth noting that they were joined leads to increased advertising Republican Ladies’ Lunch,” all principles as the division in their complaint by one of the largest unions in the country — prices. are welcome! across the country grows. This the Teamsters. Nevertheless, I am glad to Many people are complain- division is driven by a politi- A letter signed jointly by Ardis Watkins of SEANC, Tamika say that the city of Wilson is ing, in person and on social cal narrative that highlights Walker Kelly representing NCAE, Michael McGaha, president of breaking the national mold. I media, about the current inequality, injustice, elitist at- Teamsters Local 391, and Rick Glazer of the N.C. Justice Center believe there are several lead- course of our country. You titudes and power aspiration. applauds the efforts “at transparency and openness” but then ers who have promised to be can be an instrument for the It stems from a course that argues that the bill will “embroil the state in lawsuits” on the sup- unifying forces. Without a change you want to see. Get has navigated away from the position that it will result in public employees being “subject to doubt, they have delivered on involved. No one can do ev- founding principles to one of gossip and innuendo and difficulties finding future employment.” their promises. erything, but each of us can do individualism without respect On the contrary, access to state employee professional perfor- Mayor Carlton Stevens, something. for God. mance records will assure that accurate information is always Councilman Derrick Creech At the Regan Day Dinner on We need to return to the ide- available, thereby diminishing gossip and innuendo, which is usu- and Councilman James March 4, our guest speaker, als that built this country. Not ally the result of cloistered information. Johnson have demonstrated Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the errors committed, but the In yet another letter being mailed to state senators, the NCAE true civic leadership and recounted in his dynamic, ideals that recognized individ- complains that SB 355 “expands public access to personnel records are deserving of commen- stirring speech how as Benja- ual rights and responsibility of public employees to an inappropriate level far beyond what is dation. min Franklin was leaving the of living within the bounds of expected in any other state.” This, too, is inaccurate considering When he ran for office, Constitutional Convention of those rights. that 36 other states have codified access to employee records and in Mayor Stevens promised a 1787, a lady asked him, “Well, The Bible, in Romans Chap- many cases require full disclosure of all reports and documentation. vision of “One” Wilson. He Doctor, do we have a republic ter 12, discusses that Chris- The bill does not interfere with existing statutes or agency pro- has tirelessly carried out that or a monarchy?” tians living within the spirit cedures establishing procedures for employees seeking due pro- vision. Mayor Stevens has at- Franklin’s reply is as rel- of Christ are unique. Much cess in cases of contested dismissal or other corrective actions. tended events on both sides evant today as it was then: “A like the parts of a human Language has been added in the bill prohibiting disclosure of of the political aisle and has republic.....if you can keep it.” body, each with its own func- personal medical information, and the bill safeguards employee worked across all the spectra Let’s work to keep it! tion. No one person is more privacy rights through procedures that are well-known to public of Wilson’s population. He has important than the other, but sector lawyers. All of which answer the complaints of the oppos- attended faith-based engage- Carolyn Elmore as a whole, we make up an ing organizations and in fact strengthens the protections they ments, stayed at the forefront LUCAMA amazing existence of faith in contend are important. of the COVID battle and con- God. The joint letter signed by SEANC, NCAE, the Justice Center and tinued to be a public presence Universities shouldn’t America is the same. As a the Teamsters admonishes the Senate, noting, “The state — and during trying times. require vaccine nation of more than 330 mil- you as its elected leadership — must remember that you are the Councilmen Creech and lion individuals, each of us is employer here….As the employer, the state has an obligation to Johnson have done the same. I read a letter in a North as important as the other, all protect the constitutional rights of the people affected by this bill.” Both of these men have re- Carolina statewide newspaper created in the image of God. There is no question constitutional rights should be protected. sponded immediately to any written by N.C. State Profes- If we follow the Constitution’s And those rights belong to the very people who are responsible, issues I have raised. They sor Fred Cubbage. He believes ideals to guarantee equal op- and they are, as this letter correctly notes, the residents of the have served our community that North Carolina should re- portunity to all, we will thrive state for whom these employees work. with diligence and courtesy. quire COVID-19 vaccines for as a nation. As John Bussian, a Raleigh-based media lawyer representing Any time I have reached out North Carolina public univer- We must recognize that the North Carolina Press Association, has stated in defending the by phone or text, I received a sity students. While I welcome each of us has our own path legislation, “a general description of the reasons for demotions, prompt response. his opinion, I disagree with his to follow in life. Some will suspensions and termination have been kept secret from the pub- Though they are not work- views. gain prominence; some will lic for too long.” He is correct. ing for my praise or appro- I believe North Carolina live in obscurity. Individual We, the state, have a responsibility to assure our services are be- bation, I believe it is unfit should not mandate the COV- effort drives that outcome, ing provided professionally and appropriately, which we cannot for us as Americans to be ID vaccine for North Carolina and as individuals, we make do that without full transparency. SB 355 will go a long way to as- vocal about what’s wrong public university students. A up the whole of America — di- sure that we begin to fulfill our constitutional responsibilities. and silent about what’s right mandate is authoritarian, and verse, unique and special. in our communities. While this is a personal health mat- The call for “equity” seeks there is much work to be ter that should be left to the to make everyone equal. If Tell us what’s on your mind done in Wilson, there is also individual. everyone is the same, there is much work that has been Individuals should have the no diversity. 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By Ken Buday ECU News Services

GREENVILLE — In the span of four years, Tucker ECU Student Government Association President Tucker Robbins journeyed from Robbins of Wilson speaks during commencement at Dowdy- a self-described humble Ficklen Stadium on May 7. Robbins graduated with a degree high school student to an in industrial distribution and logistics. Cliff Hollis | ECU News honors graduate of East Services Carolina University. “I could never put a dol- lar amount or even quan- Robbins said. tify the experience and the As SGA president, Rob- growth that I’ve seen my- bins reported on student self undergo since joining matters to the ECU Board ECU back in 2017,” Rob- of Trustees and brought bins said. “I could have students’ perspectives on never imagined it.” the pandemic to board Robbins received a members and university bachelor’s degree in in- administrators. dustrial distribution and “It was definitely tough logistics during ECU’s transitioning to virtual commencement on May 7. classroom settings, virtual He was one of nearly 600 learning and virtual meet- College of Engineering ings,” Robbins said. “All Tucker Robbins, an East and Technology students of a sudden, everything Carolina University to receive graduate or un- relied on virtual communi- distribution and logistics dergraduate degrees that cation and virtual methods graduate, is shown in the day. of learning. That came Student Service Learning A 2017 Fike High School with challenges, as I’m Lab in the Science and graduate, Robbins is the sure every other student Technology Building on April son of Beth and Gary Rob- can relate to. You were do- 19. Ken Buday | ECU News bins of Wilson. ing all of your work at one Services As president of ECU’s setting at your house, not Student Government As- really being able to be on sociation, Robbins ended campus and get the stu- area at the heart of cam- his four years at ECU by dent experience.” pus. speaking during the com- The pandemic shed light “I really enjoy the mall mencement. on Robbins’ major — dis- and the cupola, seeing “We didn’t choose East tribution and logistics. people out there playing Carolina. East Carolina During the pandemic, a football or spike ball or chose us,” he told the rush on supplies caused just out there with their graduates. “No matter shortages of products dogs,” he said. “In the past what brought you here — such as toilet paper, soap, couple of weeks, it’s been great academic programs, hand sanitizer and clean- really great to walk out the school spirit, athletics, ing supplies. there.” sense of community — “We saw during the As a new graduate, he East Carolina is special, pandemic — not just encourages students not and you become hooked.” with toilet paper, but with to get discouraged. He told the graduates everything — the fran- “Don’t be afraid to cre- to live by ECU’s motto of tic buying and supplies ate your own path. Taking service. running thin,” he said. the road less traveled is “Graduates, as we leave “People who come out not a bad thing,” he said. here today, don’t be afraid with this degree like me, “Stay driven, stay com- to step out of your comfort that’s our specialty, get- mitted, stay the course. zone. Don’t be afraid to ting those products to the Get involved beyond the shape your own destiny customer and making sure classroom if you can, and by taking the road less there are ample supplies. don’t let anybody tell you traveled, and most impor- This major has taught me you can’t do it because tantly, don’t forget who so much about the behind- you can, and I’m an ex- you are and where you the-scenes of what it takes ample of a first-generation came from,” he said. “I’m to get that stuff where it college student that did it Tucker Robbins, and as of needs to be and when it myself.” today, a proud Pirate grad- needs to be there. It’s a Robbins was a member uate like every one of you. small major for the impor- of the Phi Kappa Phi aca- Wear that title with digni- tance of it, and to some demic honor society and ty, seize every opportunity extent, I like that — small ECU’s chapter of the Pro- with resilience and attack classroom sizes and a lot fessional Association of life like a Pirate, and you more personability with Industrial Distributors. He can never go wrong.” my professors.” received the Lemuel and It’s a career choice he Gail Clayton Scholarship TERM AS SGA PRESIDENT didn’t envision until he at- for 2019-20 and the Ed- tended a presentation dur- ward Jones Landon Black- In an interview prior to ing freshman orientation. ley Scholarship for 2020- commencement, Robbins “It just kind of resonated 21. He was the Greek Life said he never envisioned with me,” Robbins said. “A President of the Year in himself as SGA president lot of people don’t realize 2019-20 and also served when he came to ECU what all goes on behind on the Uptown Greenville from Wilson. the scenes to get products Board of Directors. He “I wanted to become to the customers, and that worked as a part of the involved beyond just com- was something I wanted to ECU chancellor’s search pleting my homework for find out more about.” committee that concluded the week and listening with the hiring of Philip to lectures,” he said. “I ‘CREATE YOUR OWN PATH’ Rogers, ECU’s 12th chan- wanted to find something cellor, in March. to really get involved with In June, Robbins “Having the new chan- beyond the academic will take his degree to cellor, Dr. Rogers, here, I side.” Charlotte, where he will think there’s a lot of ex- He joined the Phi become a rotational asso- citement that is coming, Gamma Delta fraternity, ciate supervisor in a distri- especially for the fall,” obtained leadership posi- bution center for Medline Robbins said. tions and eventually be- Industries, a medical He thanks those in the came the ECU chapter’s supply company. He said College of Engineering president. Feeling he he would carry with him and Technology and the wanted to do more for the two important lessons he’s Department of Technol- entire campus, he ran for learned from ECU. ogy Systems for helping student body president in “I think the biggest two him achieve his education- 2020 and won. things are efficiency and al goals and all the men- “It was a sense of effectiveness,” he said. tors, advisers and family achievement, a sense of “One thing I’ve learned members who supported pride. I just felt like the is that if I wake up every his journey. biggest Pirate on earth day and go to my job and “I think ECU has so that day,” Robbins said know that I’m doing ev- many opportunities for when he learned he would erything in my power to students to thrive, to get be SGA president. “It was make their operation run involved outside of the just overwhelming, a great as efficiently and effec- classroom and inside of feeling.” tively as possible, I know the classroom,” he said. “I That feeling of joy over that I’m doing what I need think this whole university his election didn’t last to be doing. I think that is is a great opportunity in too long as the university my major in a nutshell.” itself, but there are just so faced an immediate crisis. As he graduates, Rob- many smaller opportuni- “When I won SGA presi- bins admits to two things ties that can lead to the dent, that was right before he will miss most — his bigger ones like I’ve seen the pandemic hit, so that SGA office on the second for myself. … I’m thankful was like the last hurrah floor of the Main Campus for Pirate Nation, and I’m before the pandemic Student Center and walks thankful for all the oppor- closed everything down,” through ECU’s open mall tunities.” Friday, May 14, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 7A Assistants: ‘It has varied depending on the individual teacher’ continued from page 1A or additional instructions, monitoring or individual lyn Glover said her great- mentoring.” est reward is when she In Jennifer Clark’s class- can help students achieve room, Glover works with their “aha moment.” two individual reading “That is when you see groups each day. in their face and eyes they “These students are have grasped the concept grouped by where they are you are trying to teach,” in respect to their current Glover said. progress and needs,” Glov- The 14-year veteran er said. “The same is done teacher assistant works with math micro groups as primarily in kindergarten deemed necessary.” and third grade classes. If Glover notices any ob- Rock Ridge Elementary School teacher assistant Her responsibilities vary. structions or feels improve- Marilyn Glover said she “It has varied depend- ments are needed, she dis- gets a charge when a ing on the individual cusses it with Clark and the student experiences an “aha teacher, the demands of two form a plan to make moment” and grasps a new the students in any given necessary adjustments. concept. Drew C. Wilson | classroom environment “This provides immedi- Times and expected successful ate feedback to remedy results, whether in read- problems in the immedi- Teacher assistant Marilyn Glover answers a student’s question in Jennifer Clark’s Rock and activities. ing or math,” Glover said. ate time frame,” Glover Ridge Elementary School kindergarten class. Drew C. Wilson | Times “She shares feedback “A good example is our said. from her small groups, shared responsibility of tion and implementation students to have differenti- our classroom to flow which helps me plan next teaching groups over the DIFFERENTIATED of plans, Mrs. Glover fa- ated instruction in order to smoothly,” Clark said. steps in future lessons,” last two years. This allows INSTRUCTION cilitates effective learning meet their learning needs.” “Having good classroom Clark said. “On top of all of adequate time for each experiences,” Clark said. Clark said Glover plays management allows for this, she still finds time to of us to concentrate and Clark said in her teacher “Each day, she holds small a vital role in classroom optimum instructional make copies, check papers, focus on micro groups. assistant role, Glover sup- reading and math groups management. time.” take the children to the This provides the op- ports the children with with students of various “She understands and Clark said Glover assists bathroom, help with lunch- portunity to assist those their learning daily. skill levels. Holding these helps implement routines her in the important task time and dismissal. She is students requiring special “Through collabora- small groups allows the and discipline that allows of planning instruction such a helping hand.”

Students: ‘Any time you start talking about redistricting, it is very sensitive’ continued from page 1A “what-if” scenarios. have been completed at repaired in 2017. ment piece and the capital have to tiptoe through it,” “This is just taking an Lee Woodard. piece go together. These Mercer said. “We have more space than eyeball look at some out • There’s enough prop- are all the what-ifs of the Board member Velma students.” our buildings and what COMBINE VICK, BARNES erty at the site to either first gaze at some of the Barnes said she’d like to Some 17 of the district’s could happen,” Mills said. add onto the school or patterns.” see Gardners Elementary 24 schools were built He asked board mem- • Barnes Elementary rebuild it. rebuilt. prior to 1978, and 12 are bers to consider the fol- has acreage for expansion BOARD RESPONSE Though the school elementary schools. lowing scenarios, which and is built to allow for ex- GARDNERS, STANTONSBURG was first built in 1919, “What this tells you is are not proposals or tension of school wings. LOCATIONS Board member Blake the Gardners building that the majority of our recommendations at this Boykin said he wants to currently in use was con- buildings that need fix- stage. COMBINE WELLS, HEARNE • The school board see cost comparisons on structed in the 1950s. ing are our elementary could consider new renovating schools versus Board member Debora schools,” Mills said. COMBINE WINSTEAD, • Wells Elementary schools or combine the building new schools. Powell said the thought of Mills told board mem- VINSON-BYNUM could undergo major schools. “I would like to see our tearing down a school — bers they will need to con- renovations and board and the Board of particularly Vick Elemen- sider school assignments • Demolish Winstead El- expansion based on ROCK RIDGE, NEW HOPE Commissioners maybe meet tary — concerns her. coupled with capital plan- ementary’s old two-story available acreage. quarterly,” Boykin said. “The thought of that ning. wing. • School stakeholders “You are getting into community not having Student populations • The remaining Win- • The existing Hearne need to examine growth some sensitive decisions a school is difficult to need to be redistributed in stead wing could house Elementary building could patterns in housing to when you are talking consider,” Powell said. conjunction with evaluat- the alternative school and become the pre-K center. determine enrollment de- about neighborhood “My thought is: Why not ing capital needs, the su- print shop or the technol- • The Hearne building mand. schools,” board member improve our schools? Why perintendent said. A study ogy center. is not able to expand be- • The board could con- Henry Mercer said. not build up our schools, is needed to determine • Daniels Learning Cen- cause the acreage is too sider new schools between Chairwoman Christine show growth? It’s commu- whether to renovate exist- ter could be closed. small. Rock Ridge and New Fitch agreed. nities we’re talking about. ing school buildings or Hope elementary schools. “Any time you start talk- It’s their children. This is a seek funding to build new COMBINE STANTONSBURG, RENOVATE OR REBUILD Mills offered the scenar- ing about redistricting, it drastic change.” schools. LEE WOODARD FREDERICK DOUGLASS ios as future board discus- is very sensitive,” she said. Fitch said the consul- Mills explained mainte- sion points. Mercer said while the tant’s work would provide nance challenges associ- • Lee Woodard Elemen- • Frederick Douglass “These are the things board ought to keep costs the board with a better ated with each of the dis- tary has enough acreage Elementary School’s roof that you’re going to be in mind, “we need to also understanding of all the trict’s elementary schools to expand. was replaced in 2013 and looking at,” Mills said. keep the hearts in mind.” moving pieces involved in and presented several • Paving and roofing “This is where the assign- “We are just going to the equation.

Gas: ‘We have not experienced any issues and continue normal services’ continued from page 1A the pump handles were covered continued normal operations. spurred the U.S. Consumer with bags signaling that the Officials said a fuel delivery is Product Safety Commission to EXPANDED distribution problem as officials tanks were dry. expected in the next few days to tweet “do not fill plastic bags worked to ferry fuel from refin- The station usually receives avoid disruptions. with gasoline” and follow up COVERAGE eries in the Gulf to states in the two deliveries of more than Some Wilson gas stations had with additional messages of Southeast. 8,000 gallons a week, but half fuel available Wednesday, and caution. “I think people are just pan- of Wednesday’s 4,300-gallon residents pulled in to fill their Give it a Whirl Delivery Ser- Scan this QR code with your icking,” VanLandingham said. delivery was gone within about tanks. vice owner Michael Carico smartphone or mobile device Pooni said it was business as four hours, with the remain- The pipeline resumed some expressed frustration with the to watch a video posted with usual until Gov. Roy Cooper der purchased by midmorning operations manually earlier this panic buying and price increas- issued a state of emergency Thursday. week and announced a full re- es, noting the impact on his own this story online. Monday night to expedite fuel Among the drivers buying fuel start Wednesday night. company as well as his work as transportation. Wednesday afternoon was a “Following this restart, it will a delivery driver for DoorDash “And then it was just lines and Wilson County sheriff’s deputy take several days for the prod- and GrubHub. lines and lines of cars coming filling up his patrol car. Assis- uct delivery supply chain to “They are affecting my bot- to our pumps,” he said. “Fast tant County Manager Ron Hunt return to normal,” according to tom line. It has almost doubled forward to (Tuesday) and I was said county employees use gas the pipeline’s media statement. the amount of money I have to out from about 9 a.m. to noon stations around town. “Some markets served by Co- spend. Now for me to fill up is directing traffic when a pump “So far, we have not experi- lonial Pipeline may experience, close to $60, where it used to be would open up. When four of enced any issues and continue or continue to experience, in- $29.30,” he said. “I’m waiting to our six pumps ran out of gas, normal services,” he said. “Staff termittent service interruptions see how everything goes with my mom and I were rationing are being conscientious of fuel during the start-up period.” the pipeline before I decide to gas to 10 gallons per person.” usage.” Pictures of customers using raise prices, because I know a From 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to Wilson operates a gas pump unsafe ways to collect gaso- lot of people are struggling right just before 6 p.m. Wednesday, for city vehicles, which has line this week went viral and now.”

Vaccine: ‘They are protecting themselves from the impact of COVID’ continued from page 1A and utilize only a few rooms rized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine sioner, said when announcing ages 0-17 have tested positive for COVID patients,” Wilkinson for that age group. State health the authorization. for COVID-19, according to tivity rate dropped to 3.8%. We said. officials say the move came state officials. want summer in Wilson County based on a review of safety and YOUTHS ALSO VULNERABLE Health officials say with new to get back to normal, and a APPROVAL THIS WEEK effectiveness data from United variants, some parts of the major step to getting there is States clinical trials. The Ameri- Dr. Mandy Cohen, N.C. De- country are seeing increased getting your vaccine. We want The Pfizer vaccine requires can Academy of Pediatrics also partment of Health and Human COVID-19 infection rates in our citizens to have a happy and two doses. Due to cold storage recommends Pfizer for teens Services secretary, said having children and teens. The per- healthy summer.” and its required use, the health and said it’s OK for the CO- a vaccine for younger teens centage of COVID-19 cases in Wilson Medical Center av- department is ordering about VID-19 vaccines to be adminis- brings everyone that much children 17 and under has in- eraged two to three patients 300 doses of the Pfizer vaccine tered at the same time as other closer to being able to end the creased in North Carolina. hospitalized for COVID-19 over per week. Wilson County As- routine vaccines, according to a pandemic. The state has nearly 800,000 the last two weeks, accord- sistant Manager Ron Hunt said press release. “By getting more teens vac- Pfizer vaccine first and second ing to Sydney Wilkinson, the Wilson Medical Center is help- For several months, Pfizer’s cinated, they are protecting doses. The N.C. Department hospital’s infection prevention ing the health department with vaccine has been used for peo- themselves from the impact of of Health and Human Services coordinator. That reflects a Pfizer vaccine storage. ple 16 and older. COVID, and they are protecting is working with pediatricians substantial decrease over the Vaccinations for younger kids “Parents and guardians can their families and their commu- and family medicine doctors to past several months, where began as early as Wednesday rest assured that the agency nities by stopping the spread of make the Pfizer vaccine acces- the hospital’s census reached a in parts of the country after the undertook a rigorous and thor- the virus,” Cohen said. sible across the state, includ- peak of COVID-19 hospitaliza- Centers for Disease Control and ough review of all available State health officials say ing connecting larger vaccine tions in January with nearly 60 Prevention recommended its data, as we have with all of our young people are vulnerable providers with storage capacity patients. use for kids as young as 12. COVID-19 vaccine emergency to the COVID-19 virus just like to smaller practices that need a “This has allowed us to be Earlier this week, the Food use authorizations,” Dr. Janet everyone else. In North Carolina more limited quantity, according able to close our COVID unit and Drug Administration autho- Woodcock, acting FDA commis- alone, nearly 123,000 children to a state press release. 8A THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, May 14, 2021

THE RALEIGH REPORT Help children learn during summer vacation

Last week in the General vulnerable, when we’re The public library is TAKE YOUR SPOT, GET YOUR drive to Greensboro, the bit.ly/37UviSQ — or an- Assembly has been the young and when we’re filled with books on vari- SHOT Federal Emergency Man- other testing site near busiest sick or injured. It is dif- ous topics and there are agement Agency has set you by visiting https://bit. since I ficult to have a job that free educational YouTube Gov. Roy Cooper re- up a max vaccination site ly/2PkMAlC. was ap- causes you to care so channels, like Crash cently announced that at the Four Seasons Town pointed much about those you’re Course. Let’s help our when two thirds of North Centre for the next few IN THE DISTRICT last sum- serving, but that is why children understand the Carolinians get vacci- months. You can set up mer. On they are so important. value of education and nated, our capacity and your appointment online After a long day at the May 5, we Let’s continue support- love learning! social distancing restric- at https://bit.ly/2ONlKTq. General Assembly, I joined were in ing our nurses and teach- Our weekly video will tions are likely to be lifted. the Wilson Department of LINDA the House ers after this week. Let’s be posted on Facebook Two thirds is the threshold TESTING SITES Social Services on May 6 COOPER- cham- ensure that they have safe and Twitter to break down for herd immunity, and we to hand out gift bags to the SUGGS ber until work environments and what happened last week need to reach it before our Getting tested helps ev- seniors of Wilson County 8 p.m. quality pay. in the General Assembly. restrictions are lifted. eryone: the people getting during the drive-thru Senior discussing and voting on Summer is almost here Remember, if you want This is great motivation tested, their family and Awareness Experience! bills. This week is more of and the school year is me to cover a topic in this to sign up to get your vac- their community. If you Thank you to all of the vol- the same, and I am excited almost over. Let’s ensure week’s video, fill out the cine today! It is critical that test positive for COVID-19, unteers who made this pos- to represent Wilson Coun- that our children are con- Google form at https://bit. everyone who is able gets you will be connected with sible for our community. ty during this important tinuing to learn even when ly/3ulOvFW. the vaccine. The only way the COVID-19 Community process. they are not in school. On Thursday, May 27, to defeat COVID-19 is for all Team, who will offer sup- Linda Cooper-Suggs repre- We continue to celebrate While it’s not always pos- we will host our first vir- of us to work together and port and instructions on sents Wilson County in the Teacher and Nurses Ap- sible for parents to sit tual town hall for Wilson we achieve herd immunity. how you can get help and N.C. House. This column is preciation Week in our down with their kids to County! More details will Make an appointment keep your community safe. adapted from her constitu- office. Our nurses and help with homework or be released as we get to get your shot at https:// You can get tested ent e-newsletter. For more teachers are so incredibly buy workbooks, I encour- closer to the date, but I myspot.nc.gov or https:// at a no-cost commu- information or to sign up for important in our lives. age you to do what you look forward to seeing you bit.ly/3tG0VYG. nity test event — visit the the newsletter, email Linda. They see us at our most can! there. If you are willing to shortened link https:// [email protected]. Time to honor health care heroes

What is a hero? Maya Angelou team members who serve at Wilson every minute counts. famously said, “I think a hero is any Medical Center and the many para- I think of our dedicated caregivers, person really intent medics, EMTs and EMS personnel technicians, nurses, physicians and on making this a who play such a critical role in help- more who demonstrate excellence better place for all ing our community members get and compassion in all that they do. people.” the safe, excellent care they need. Our local health care heroes are In my role as CEO They are living examples of what it truly living out our hospital’s mis- of Wilson Medical means to be heroes who are focused sion to make our community health- Center, I have the on making our community a better ier. Importantly, their focus and ded- privilege of working place through their service to our ication have played a critical role in MARK with an incredible friends and neighbors. helping us to make strong progress HOLYOAK team of health care When I think of everyday he- toward reducing COVID-19 infec- heroes who work roes, I think of our environmental tion rates here in our community. tirelessly, each and every day, to services team members who take While we must continue to stay dili- make our hospital and our commu- pride in ensuring our patients and gent in doing all that we can to fight nity a better place. their families are cared for in a safe the pandemic, I know we are all Every May, hospitals and commu- and clean environment. I think of encouraged by the progress we are nities across the country recognize our food service and nutrition staff making together. and celebrate these front-line health members who prepare healthy and As we celebrate this year, I hope you care heroes over the course of sev- comforting meals for our patients will join me in sharing your thanks eral weeks: National Nurses Week, while they are away from home. and appreciation for the everyday National Hospital Week and Na- I think of our administrative team heroes among us. Wilson Medical tional Emergency Medical Services members who welcome patients Center is honored to serve this com- Week. Like many other milestones and visitors to our hospital with munity, and we are here for you and we’ve experienced during the COV- their kindness and friendly smiles. your family when you need us. ID-19 pandemic, this year’s celebra- I think of our EMS partners who tions are especially meaningful. remain calm under immense pres- Mark Holyoak is CEO of Wilson Medi- I’m grateful for the more than 810 sure, providing critical care when cal Center. Moms are moms all year long

In our family, Happy Mother’s their own families. be visiting those special resting Day is at least a weeklong celebra- A few years ago, some of you places of your own mom or your tion. remember that I used to volunteer grandmother. Given distance, cost There is your with a local organization who used of rental cars or just running out of aunt you forgot volunteers to call on moms, and time last weekend, there are these to call, and the dads, each week. My day to call was special moms who will be visited grandmother and Friday. There was a list of just over this week. that special great- 20 moms, women, who were alone, We will be spending time in grandmother. (Not whose families had moved away Maplewood Cemetery, Leggett and in your family, but across the country or to a foreign Rosebud, and way up in Roanoke, OLIVER you grew up call- country or two blocks away. But Virginia over the next few weeks. HEDGEPETH ing her Granny.) those kids never called their moms There are moms’ memories in They may not be or grandmas. So, we volunteers did. cemeteries that need some new your mother, but they do represent Moms are moms even if they are flowers or a pruning of those rose the reason you have that mother of strangers to you. This week, when bushes you planted years earlier. yours. Get it? visiting the grocery store or coffee Also, bringing along water, soap and Mother’s Day means something shop or doughnut shop, or walking brushes to clean the headstones, different to each of us, from age 3 to our dog down the street, we will say that tribute displaying their pre- 103 or older. That 3-year-old may be Happy Mother’s Day to those we cious stone-carved flowers. a grandson you visited on Sunday. know have kids. Usually, the ones One of the best memories of my That 3-year-old may not under- we are speaking to have gray hair mom was when our son, Will, called stand “Happeee Muthmors Day.” or brightly colored brown or black us at midnight on a Sunday after But that grandma beams just the hair, but still are grandmothers. burying my mom the day before. It same. She knows it was her turn This week is special too from was thundering and lightning and maybe 70-plus years ago to say the the COVID-19 pandemic that shut rain was pouring down in the mid- same to her mom. down mothers and children and night sky at Leggett. He was out of This year that was said to Eliza- grandmothers being able to see town in college and could not make beth, my wife, by our great-grand- each other for more than a year. But it to the graveside in time. But he son Jaxon. And then he played hide this Mother’s Day saw news stories did later, alone with her memory. So and seek with his great-grandma of moms and grandmoms being special as a grandson. around the car and they played with hugged and kissed and just crying So, say Happy Mother’s Day to all his overwhelming family of dino- tears of happiness. And this special those women you meet this week saurs, pretend-biting her hands and celebration is not just one day. It is who you know have children, and fingers, of course. all week long and longer. especially grandchildren. There are That’s why Mother’s Day is at Plans for a backyard cookout are too many to celebrate for one day! least a week long. There are those springing up all over the place for ladies you have known for decades moms to be the center of attention Oliver Hedgepeth, a native Wilsonian, or all your life, those neighbors, and not for this coming weekend, but for is a professor of logistics, teaching if you, and they, are lucky, those a special long summertime celebra- online at the American Military moms who now live in a nursing tion, starting now. University. Email him at blh4835@ home or live by themselves far from Depending on your age, you will gmail.com.

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School for the Deaf teachers, staff celebrate year By Drew C. Wilson flexibility that the staff dis- “At one point, our whole [email protected] played, especially in those housekeeping department | 252-265-7818 early days as the situation had to quarantine and was developing so rapidly. we had two people from The Eastern North Caro- They just made whatever transportation volunteer lina School for the Deaf changes were necessary to take over cleaning the leadership team surprised and made it work.” campus,” Handley said. teachers and staff with a Handley said the em- “So that’s the kind of party last week. ployees and the school’s teamwork and dedica- Director Michele Hand- 46 students were resil- tion that I think has out- ley asked the Wilson ient in dealing with the weighed any challenge we Luncheon Lions Club to changes. faced. It was real commit- help prepare a meal of hot “We’re tired, but we ment and real teamwork dogs and hamburgers for hung in there,” Handley and real dedication. We the 105 staff members on said. want them to know that May 7. Educators were ini- we know that they are the Handley said the teach- tially concerned that the ones that make this work.” ers and faculty needed to statewide mask mandate Farmer, a former dean at be recognized after one would be especially dif- the school, said the Lun- of the strangest academic ficult on the deaf and hard cheon Lions Clubs has al- years in the school’s his- of hearing. Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf teachers and employees dance during a May 7 ways treated the students tory due to the COVID-19 “The face masks ended luncheon held in their honor. Drew C. Wilson | Times to a dinner, but this year it pandemic. up being a little bit less was for the staff. “We came back in Octo- of a challenge than what remote access. Handley said the school tage of the campus being “We have also done it ber and then we did dis- I expected them to be,” “But also, as teachers of took advantage of periods empty to do that.” for the blind. We have also tance again in November, Handley said. “Of course, the deaf, we are used to when students were at Handley singled out done it for other organi- December and January, it is still frustrating trying being right next to our stu- home to tackle improve- Jeff Morgan, the school’s zations too. It was just a and then we came back to communicate in sign dents and point(ing) to the ment projects. maintenance director. natural fit since we take for in-person in February language with a mask on, paper, especially when we “Our maintenance de- “Between the capital care of the blind. We take and we have been in in- and certainly many people are talking about children partment has been full projects, the internal proj- care of the deaf. We take person ever since,” Hand- with hearing loss rely on who don’t have solid lan- speed this whole time with ects that still had to be care of the ones with dia- ley said. “We definitely the mouth for informa- guage,” Handley said. “They painting, repairs. We have bid out and go through a betes. We take care of our maintained our focus on tion.” can’t really take direction. done HVAC improvement contract process as well food deserts. That is our the students and what Handley said the biggest So that was still the biggest projects,” Handley said. as running the team, I am main thrust. So this was a we needed to do to make challenge was the virtual challenge, being able to give “We have had so much really not sure how he did no-brainer,” Farmer said. sure that we were provid- instruction, particularly each child what they needed going on in terms of im- it all,” Handley said. “It’s “They have been under the ing them their education. the technology piece to when they weren’t right in proving the facilities and at least 27 different direc- gun here with kids coming The key to that was the make sure all students had front of you.” absolutely took full advan- tions that he has been go- in her from 54 counties. ing the whole time.” She (Handley) asked if we Handley said house- would please feed her staff keeping workers went the this time, and we said yes. extra mile to make the So that was a no-brainer. school environment safe We also surprised them and clean. with a $300 check.” “They also took advan- tage of the times that we EXPANDED didn’t have students on campus to do some proj- COVERAGE ects, some floor work, Scan this QR code with stuff like that,” Handley your smartphone or said. “Our boarding staff mobile device to watch were offered opportunities a video posted with this to pitch in in other areas story online. when we didn’t have stu- dents on campus so that they would still be per- forming meaningful work. They have gone above and beyond.” Handley said the trans- portation staff was in the same situation. Tourism coming back to Wilson By Brie Handgraaf 200 people attended each [email protected] of the NCAA Division I | 252-265-7821 soccer games recently played at the Gillette Soc- After a year of drastic cer Complex. The Wilson revenue losses, atten- Tobs also reported more dance at recent sports than 3,000 fans attending events signals that tourism the recent Carolinas Base- is rebounding in Wilson. ball Championship. “It is a good change,” “It was really good to said tourism board Chair- see,” Barker said. man Dennis Johnson, gen- eral manager of Comfort EYES ON MAIN STREET Suites, at Tuesday’s meet- ing of the Wilson County The large photographs Tourism Development Au- adorning downtown Wil- thority. “It is nice to be full son buildings will come again, but I wish we could down this weekend to get and keep staff.” conclude the sixth edition Wilson hotels had a of the Eyes on Main Street 73.6% occupancy rate in Outdoor Photo Festival, April, which was a 94% but artistic director Je- increase from 12 months rome De Perlinghi has al- ago. ready submitted a $25,000 “This is about the third request for next year’s straight month of num- edition. bers like pre-COVID, so The Wilson County we’re rebounding in the Tourism Development Au- right direction,” Johnson thority allocated $20,000 added. for the current festival, but Across the state, domes- decreased revenue means tic travelers spent 29.5% there’s only $75,000 avail- less in 2020, while travel able to fulfill funding re- spending from interna- quests. tional visitors decreased “It is an incredible pro- by 79.4%. The local sta- gram and it brings a lot of tistics won’t be released attention to Wilson,” said until August, said Sandra board member Perry Mor- Homes, the visitors cen- rison. ter’s executive director. After Morrison made a Marketing, events and motion, the board agreed sports coordinator Drew to allocate $15,000 to Eyes Barker noted that nearly on Main Street. Friday, May 14, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 1B The WilsonTimes Sports www.wilsontimes.com

WCA NOTEBOOK The light at the end of the tunnel Wilson Christian ends year in glorious fashion

By Paul Durham [email protected] | 265-7808 Wilson Christian head coach Don Samson reacts after being doused with water by his son, Connor, following the For an athletic year that Lady Chargers’ 2-0 defeat of Ramseur Faith Christian in began amid much trepida- the NCCSA 2-A girls soccer championship game Saturday tion at Wilson Christian at WCA. It was the second title this year for Samson, who Academy, the ending was led the boys soccer team to the state crown last fall. Paul more glorious than any- Durham | Times one could have imagined nine months ago. after a year of limitations year. We really didn’t lose With all three of its on spectators and mask many games because of spring sports teams in mandates. COVID. We never had to the championship games, “At the beginning of quarantine an entire team. Wilson Christian hosted the year I wasn’t sure We had a couple that were the North Carolina Chris- we would have any state quarantined because of tian School Association Wilson Christian athletic director Brian Trull, right, gives a fist bump to Lady Chargers’ championships in any- exposure to their families, softball, girls soccer and Alivia Hurteau as she was recognized for being named to the NCCSA 2-A softball all- thing,” Trull said. “I just so when you get to the end baseball finals on a truly region team following Wilson Christian’s 8-7 loss to Union Grove Christian of Lexington in didn’t know if it was go- of the year and you see all spectacular spring Satur- Saturday’s NCCSA 2-A final at WCA. Paul Durham | Times ing to happen, but the the people that are there day afternoon. The Lady NCCSA and the school and it was actually a sense Chargers lost an 8-7 heart- girls soccer title and the spring sports cham- demic. For Wilson Chris- put in protocols that really of normal, for sure.” breaker in softball to start fourth baseball crown. pionships a year after all tian athletic director Brian made it happen, made it Wilson Christian, like the day before winning But the biggest win of the seasons were canceled Trull, Saturday was much work and we were able the school’s fifth NCCSA the day was simply having due to the COVID-19 pan- more than a happy ending to work through it all See CHARGERS, Page 2B Bruins’ Batts ‘a diamond in the rough’ for St. Aug’s

By Paul Durham Div. II programs Barton, former, Batts is expected important to find the right [email protected] Elizabeth City State and to add to his resume when fit in a university overall. | 265-7808 Bluefield State as well as awards are announced for “I try to make sure Div. III North Carolina this season. Batts led the that when I get my kids For Raekwon Batts, the Wesleyan and NAIA mem- EPC with 972 yards and — you know, they may only place to play football ber St. Andrews. Fayette- 14 rushing touchdowns, not be going to UNC and is on the field, regardless ville State and Catawba, averaging more than 138 N.C. State, and not have of whether it’s on offense both Div. II programs, yards per game, which as of yet — but I try to or defense. offered preferred walk-on ranked 13th among North make sure that once they With a host of offers spots to Batts. Carolina High School Ath- get to college, they can from NCAA Division II However, Batts, the son letic Association running stay in college,” he said. and III programs, as well of Racheal and Undra backs. “I don’t want them to go as two-year program Harper of Wilson, pre- With his size, strength somewhere and then be Louisburg College, Batts ferred St. Aug’s and it’s (he benches 385 pounds there for a semester and Beddingfield High senior Raekwon Batts will play football will look to raise the cul- new head coach David and squats 310) and speed then come back home. at St. Augustine’s University after signing with the NCAA ture of St. Augustine’s Bowser, who took over the (runs a 4.88 40-yard dash), I want them to have a Division II Falcons on Monday. Sheldon Vick | Special to the University after signing post in November after Batts figured to and did at- chance to really get to Times his National Letter of spending 20 years as an tract the attention of some college, do their four Intent on Monday to play assistant at Fayetteville Div. I programs in state, years, and get something for the Div. II Central State. but never got any serious out of it.” whatever he does. He’s work ethic that is out Intercollegiate Athletic “It was close to home. attention. Batts is a solid student, on Mount Rushmore, as of this world, especially Association institution Me and Coach Bowser “That’s what I was aim- something he worked far as the kids that I’ve when it comes to high in Raleigh. The Falcons, had a good relationship,” ing for but I guess I didn’t hard to become after a encountered with their who didn’t have a sea- Batts said. “ I just liked St. have all the aspects of a slow start in ninth grade. work ethic. He’s got a See BATTS, Page 2B son this past school year Augustine’s better.” D-I football player. I fig- Smith thinks Batts is go- due to the COVID-19 Batts played both line- ured I’d look for interest ing to a program that will pandemic, haven’t had a backer and fullback for from D-II and D-III pro- value him tremendously winning year since 2012. the Bruins, picking up The grams,” he said. at SAU. Batts, a 5-foot-10, Wilson Times Ironman of Bruins head coach Carl “I think he’s going to 240-pound battering ram the Year award and 2-A Smith, who played at do fine,” Smith said. who rushed for nearly Eastern Plains Conference Campbell University, said “Raekwon is one of those 2,900 yards in his prep ca- Offensive Player of the that it’s a matter of finding kids as long as his mind reer, said he also received Year as a junior in 2019. the right fit to land on a is set on it, he’s going to STUDENT-ATHLETE scholarship offers from A two-time All-EPC per- Div. I roster, but it’s more be pretty successful at OF THE WEEK Lindsay Hunter indsay Hunter Lhelped her Wilson Ladybirds’ Robinson lands Christian Academy varsity girls soccer team finish off a championship season last week, making her in goal for Louisburg this week’s Farris & Thomas Law Attor- By Paul Durham neys Student-Athlete [email protected] of the Week. | 265-7808 Lindsay, a senior out- side midfielder, helped From the time she was put in goal the Lady Chargers Wilson, Lindsay has during a recreation league soccer finish their season a 4.2 GPA at Wilson game as a youngster, Southern with three wins last Christian. She played Nash High senior Kathryn Robinson week, including a 2-0 volleyball for the Lady knew that was the place for her. defeat of Ramseur Chargers as well as After a stellar career at Southern Faith Christian in basketball up to last Nash in which she was named to Saturday’s North season. the All-Big East Conference team Carolina Christian four times, Robinson is going to School Association Lindsay is active at stay “between the pipes” after sign- 2-A championship Tabernacle Baptist ing with Louisburg College of the game. Lindsay scored Church where she vol- National Junior College Athletic a goal in Thursday’s unteers in the nursery. Association last week. Robinson, 5-1 semifinals win She works part-time at Southern Nash High senior Kathryn Robinson, center, sits with her parents, who was named Big East Defensive over Lexington Union Highway 55 restau- Player of the Year as a freshman William, left, and Janet Robinson of Spring Hope after signing to play soccer at rant. She plans to Louisburg College last week. Mark Cone | Contributed photo Grove Christian. in 2018, said she wasn’t looking at attend Nash Commu- colleges in terms of soccer, since The daughter of Sha- nity College and study she hadn’t received much recruiting “I really enjoy that it’s such a Robinson said she started playing ron and Ed Hunter of nursing. interest. small school. It’s close to home,” soccer around the age of 7 and “I was kind of looking at N.C. said the daughter of Janet and Wil- one game, she was having trouble State, because they have an en- liam Robinson of Spring Hope. “It keeping her breath while running gineering program,” she said. “I only takes like 20 minutes for me to around on the field and, with her wasn’t really specifically looking at get there.” youth team short of players, her any schools because of soccer.” Robinson said that she planned coach put her in goal. But when Hurricanes head coach to major in engineering, although “And then I just loved it from there Chris Fresco offered her a chance to she’s not sure where her focus will on,” she said. play at Louisburg, Robinson happily be. She does know that on the soc- 104 West Nash Street, Downtown Wilson took advantage of it. cer field, her focus will be in goal. See LADYBIRDS, Page 2B 2B THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, May 14, 2021

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The Associated Press BACK IN BLACK (All times Eastern) continued from page 1B to play in masks if we’re of all the kids. They rep- Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts going to keep playing. We resented us very well.” Friday, May 14 many private schools in didn’t get any complaints, The Chargers paid hom- North Carolina, opened parents understood. Ev- ALL-REGION, ALL-STATE age to their 2020 seniors AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 5 a.m. (Saturday)— AFL: Greater Western Sydney at Richmond (FS1) its doors in August while erybody played. Kids are Saturday when they took AUTO RACING 6 p.m.— IndyCar: Qualifying, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapo- most of the public schools really resilient when it Eight Wilson Christian the field wearing new all- lis (taped) (NBCSN) in the state were doing comes to stuff like that student-athletes were black uniforms. Wilson COLLEGE BASEBALL 3 p.m.— Missouri St. at Illinois St. (ESPNU) remote learning. The and I know it wasn’t com- name to their respective Christian head coach Ty COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S) school’s athletic seasons fortable and I don’t know NCCSA all-state teams at Bissett said that he or- 6 p.m.— NCAA College Cup: TBD, Semifinal, Cary, N.C. (ESPNU) 8:30 p.m.— NCAA College Cup: TBD, Semifinal, Cary, N.C. (ESPNU) started out a little later if it prevented anything at the conclusion of Satur- dered those uniforms last COLLEGE SOFTBALL Noon— TBA (ESPNU) than normal in the fall all, but we did it because day’s state championship year because his players 4 p.m.— Southeastern Tournament: TBD, Semifinal, Tuscaloosa, Ala. but, with the exception we had to play, and we games. wanted to wear ones like (ESPN2) 6:30 p.m.— Southeastern Tournament: TBD, Semifinal, Tuscaloosa, Ala. of missing a few events wanted to play.” Earning all-state in soft- those worn by Bissett’s (ESPN2) 10:30 p.m.— TBA (ESPNU) that were typically on the For senior Lindsay ball were junior Jennifer favorite college team, Mis- GOLF schedule or scrambling Hunter, Saturday was a Edmondson and sopho- sissippi State. 8:30 a.m.— EPGA Tour: The Betfred British Masters, Third Round, The Belfry; Brabazon Course, Warwickshire, England (GOLF) to make up games lost by chance to play in front of a more Holland Miller while “Ironically, the seniors 1 p.m.— PGA Tour Champions: The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, First Round, TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Ga. (GOLF) quarantining opponents, big crowd for the first time the girls soccer honorees last year — I’m a Mis- 3:30 p.m.— PGA Tour: The AT&T Byron Nelson, Second Round, TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, Texas (GOLF) everything else was as all year. were senior Lea Gossett, sissippi State guy, that’s HORSE RACING normal as it could be. “From playing volleyball senior Lindsay Hunter, where I’m from — and 12:30 p.m.— NYRA: America’s Day at the Races (FS1) 5 p.m.— The Preakness Black Eyed Susan: From Pimlico Race Course, Trull said that by the and having no fans, it’s junior Reagan Barnes they wanted the Mississip- Baltimore (NBCSN) time the spring sports kind of hard,” she said. and freshman Chloe Vil- pi State black uniforms,” NBA BASKETBALL 7:45 p.m.— TBA (ESPN) schedule, which is usu- “So when you can get a laverde. The Chargers’ he said. “So we made 10:05 p.m.— TBA (ESPN) NHL HOCKEY ally chaotic enough due to big crowd and it’s just fun two baseball all-state se- them for last year’s team, 7 p.m.— Stanley Cup Playoff: TBD, First Round (USA) 9:30 p.m.— Stanley Cup Playoff: TBD, First Round (USA) weather, the WCA coaches to see everyone come to lections were sophomore the seniors’ parents paid SPRING LEAGUE FOOTBALL were telling their players your games.” Seth Quinn and freshman for them, and we brought 7 p.m.— TSL: Sea Lions vs. Generals, Houston (FS2) 10 p.m.— TSL: Blues vs. Jousters, Houston (FS2) to always be ready to play. Apollos Horrell. them back this year to SWIMMING “We actually told them A BANNER YEAR, LITERALLY Making the NCCSA All- honor the seniors and 7:30 p.m.— TYR: The Pro Swim Series (taped) (NBCSN) bring your uniforms ev- East Region teams were that’s what I told him be- ery day because we don’t With the girls soccer seventh grader Alivia fore the game. Let’s honor Saturday, May 15 know what’s going to hap- and baseball titles, Wil- Hurteau in softball, sopho- those (2020) seniors — pen!” he said. son Christian hoisted five more Kate Hoskins and Will Shearin, Gabe Barnes AUTO RACING 1:30 p.m.— NASCAR Xfinity Series: The Drydene 200, Dover International The decision was made NCCSA championship eighth grader Bri Little and Max Holland.” Speedway, Dover, Del. (FS1) 2:30 p.m.— IndyCar: The GMR Grand Prix, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, by school officials to push banners in 2020-21. The in girls soccer and senior The uniforms may have Indianapolis (NBCSN) 7 p.m.— NHRA: Qualifying (FS1) forward and hope and boys cross-country and Alex Horrell, junior Tyler helped and certainly didn’t AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL pray for the best with re- soccer teams won in the Pegram and junior Jame- hurt as the Chargers won 5 a.m.— AFL: Greater Western Sydney at Richmond (FS1) BOWLING gards to the coronavirus. fall while Trull’s Lady son Overton in baseball. their fourth NCCSA crown 11 a.m.— PBA: Playoffs Round of 4, Milford, Conn. (FS1) While there were numer- Chargers won their sec- under Bissett, a nonfaculty BOXING 10 p.m.— Championship Boxing: Luis Nery vs. Brandon Figueroa (Super- ous cases throughout the ond straight and sixth SAMSON SLAM staff member who started Bantamweights), Carson, Calif. (SHO) school this year, none of overall. coaching varsity baseball COLLEGE LACROSSE (MEN’S) Noon— NCAA Tournament: TBD, First Round (ESPNU) Wilson Christian’s athletic In addition, Wilson After wondering if he at WCA in 2006. 2:30 p.m.— NCAA Tournament: TBD, First Round (ESPNU) 5 p.m.— NCAA Tournament: TBD, First Round (ESPNU) teams had to pause their Christian was the NCCSA would ever win a state “Ty does a really good 7:30 p.m.— NCAA Tournament: TBD, First Round (ESPNU) seasons due to quarantine. runner-up in girls cross- championship at Wilson job, to not be on campus COLLEGE SOFTBALL (WOMEN’S) Noon— Atlantic Coast Tournament: TBD, Championship, Louisville, Ky. “I think some of it was country, volleyball and Christian, soccer coach with those kids, he invests (ESPN2) 2 p.m.— American Athletic Tournament: TBD, Championship, Tulsa, the way we handled things softball. The school also Don Samson has his very quite a bit,” Trull said. “He Okla. (ESPN2) 4 p.m.— Big 12 Tournament: TBD, Championship, Oklahoma City, Okla. in general in school,” Trull finished second in the own “Samson Slam” after didn’t do it this year be- (ESPN2) 6 p.m.— Southeastern Tournament: TBD, Championship, Tuscaloosa, said. “We wanted to be as NCCSA’s two junior varsi- directing the Chargers cause of COVID but he’s Ala. (ESPN2) safe as possible but also ty basketball tournaments, to the NCCSA 2-A boys done it in years past where GOLF 7:30 a.m.— EPGA Tour: The Betfred British Masters, Final Round, The not go over the top as far giving WCA five runner- soccer crown in October he gets together with the Belfry; Brabazon Course, Warwickshire, England (GOLF) 1 p.m.— PGA Tour: The AT&T Byron Nelson, Third Round, TPC Craig as quarantining or hav- up finishes on the season. — his first — and then boys for morning devotion Ranch, McKinney, Texas (GOLF) 3 p.m.— PGA Tour: The AT&T Byron Nelson, Third Round, TPC Craig ing to sit people out when Out of the 12 varsity capturing his second girls and he puts a lot of effort Ranch, McKinney, Texas (CBS); PGA Tour Champions: The Mitsubishi there was not risk. We and JV championships state title Saturday. in there. So I was glad to Electric Classic, Second Round, TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Ga. (GOLF) HORSE RACING followed CDC protocols sponsored by the NCCSA “In a season that I’ll nev- see him have success too 2 p.m.— The Preakness Prep: From Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore (NBCSN) all along and our school this year, Wilson Christian er coach like again, either and the baseball program 5 p.m.— The Preakness Stakes: From Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore administration played a teams appeared in 10 of one, but to have it done, it will be good for a while. (NBCSN) MIXED MARTIAL ARTS big role in allowing us to them and won five. Even was earned by these girls We have some young kids 8 p.m.— UFC 262 Prelims: Undercard Bouts, Houston (ESPN2) kind of move at a normal in boys golf, Chargers and by the guys in the fall that are really good, too, MLB BASEBALL 4 p.m.— Oakland at Minnesota (FS1) pace and also with cau- freshman Brayden Joyner and just glad to be a part so I’m excited for them for 8:30 p.m.— St. Louis at San Diego (FS1) NBA BASKETBALL tion. But I think when it placed eighth to earn All- of it, for sure!” he said. many years to come.” 3:30 p.m.— ESPN — 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame— 5:30 p.m.— Basket- comes down to it, the Lord NCCSA acclaim. Samson, who was the ball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony (ESPN) NHL HOCKEY protected us. “To be able to win middle school soccer FAMILY AFFAIR 3 p.m.— Stanley Cup Playoff: TBD, First Round (USA) 7:15 p.m.— Stanley Cup Playoff: TBD, First Round (NBC) “I think it was the championships in that coach at WCA, took over RUGBY right thing to have kids many sports and play the varsity posts in the fall Bissett and his fam- 11 p.m.— Premiership: Sale at Bath (NBCSN) SOCCER (MEN’S) in school. I think it was for championships in of 2010 but he didn’t win ily have been a fixture at 7:30 a.m.— Premier League: TBA (NBCSN) important to have kids in that many sports, that his first state title until the WCA for the past decade. 10 a.m.— Premier League: TBA (NBCSN) 12:30 p.m.— Premier League: TBA (NBC) school. I think they need- says a lot about the kids girls beat Alamance Chris- His oldest son, Zach, 8 p.m.— USL: Phoenix at Tampa Bay (ESPN2) SPRING LEAGUE FOOTBALL ed normal and we were and it says a lot about tian in four overtimes in a 2009 WCA graduate 3 p.m.— TSL: Conquerors vs. Alphas, Indianapolis (FS1) able to provide as close to the coaches and the job 2017. was on hand Saturday SWIMMING 6 p.m.— TYR: The Pro Swim Series (NBCSN) normal as possible. And they do as well,” Trull Saturday was a little and daughter, Presley, a WNBA BASKETBALL that’s not just in athlet- said. “And I think one of less stressful for Samson former Lady Chargers 1 p.m.— Chicago at Washington (ABC) 3 p.m.— Las Vegas at Seattle (ABC) ics but it’s also on the the underlying things is but he did manage to get softball star, came back academic side, and I think though, it says a lot about just the second yellow to help WCA head coach that meant a lot. And I what we did to make sure card in his coaching ca- Carrie Reynell this season. Sunday, May 16 think we did it successful- we would be able to con- reer after rightfully com- Family is everywhere AUTO RACING ly. Again, we quarantined tinue playing and we kind plaining that his player in the Wilson Christian 2 p.m.— NASCAR Cup Series: The Drydene 400, Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. (FS1) and isolated quite a few of scheduled that way was whistled for a foul athletic department. Head 2:30 p.m.— IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship (NBCSN) over the school year, but and I think those things despite the Faith Chris- of school Dwight Vander- BOWLING 2 p.m.— PBA Playoffs: Final, Milford, Conn. (FOX) it never had the major im- matter when you can ac- tian player falling down boegh started the cross- COLLEGE BASEBALL 1 p.m.— Indiana at Michigan (ESPN2) pact that you saw in some complish that through on her own. country program and is pre- COLLEGE FOOTBALL other places, just never the seasons to keep ev- Samson could laugh siding over a mini-dynasty 2 p.m.— FCS Tournament: TBD, Championship, Frisco, Texas (ABC) COLLEGE LACROSSE (MEN’S) had that many cases.” erybody involved and still about it later after get- there while his wife, Cheryl, Noon— NCAA Tournament: TBD, First Round (ESPNU) 2:30 p.m.— NCAA Tournament: TBD, First Round (ESPNU) Trull, who is also the play teams that are at a ting a bottle of cold-water coaches JV or middle 5 p.m.— NCAA Tournament: TBD, First Round (ESPNU) girls basketball coach, higher level. With base- poured on him by his son, school volleyball and bas- 7:30 p.m.— NCAA Tournament: TBD, First Round (ESPNU) GOLF said that one of the hard- ball, they had a winning Connor. But so could his ketball. Their son, Ryan, is 1 p.m.— PGA Tour: The AT&T Byron Nelson, Final Round, TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, Texas (GOLF) est things this season for record but it was close. players who made sure the varsity volleyball and 3 p.m.— PGA Tour: The AT&T Byron Nelson, Final Round, TPC Craig his players was having They played some tough Samson was referred to as boys basketball head coach. Ranch, McKinney, Texas (CBS); PGA Tour Champions: The Mitsubi- shi Electric Classic, Third Round, TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Ga. (GOLF) to wear masks during teams. And I think that “Coach Sammons.” Trull’s two kids, Seth MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m.— St. Louis at San Diego (ESPN) games. was good for them and “A man came to our and Leighton, are cross- NBA BASKETBALL “When you talk about we had some tough teams school one time and country standouts while 3:45 p.m.— TBA (ESPN) NHL HOCKEY the kids being resilient, we scheduled for soccer and called him ‘Coach Sam- Reynell’s daughter, Mad- 7:30 p.m.— Stanley Cup Playoff: TBD, First Round (NBC) didn’t really give them an lost a few of them, but mons,’ so he’s Coach die, is an up-and-coming SOCCER (MEN’S) 9 a.m.— Premier League: TBA (NBCSN) option,” he said. “We just yeah, it was nice, it was Sammons!” said senior three-sport middle school 11:30 a.m.— Premier League: TBA (NBCSN) 4 p.m.— MLS: Inter Miami CF at FC Cincinnati (FOX) told them, Look, we have very nice and I’m proud Emily Barnes. student-athlete. 6 p.m.— Columbus Crew at New England (ESPN2)

Monday, May 17 COLLEGE SOCCER (WOMEN’S) Ladybirds: ‘She’s just been like a rock for us’ 5:30 p.m.— NCAA College Cup: TBD, Cary, N.C. (ESPNU) 8 p.m.— NCAA College Cup: TBD, Cary, N.C. (ESPNU) MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m.— NY Mets at Atlanta (ESPN) continued from page 1B pandemic shut down the 2020 shots but she needs to improve on NHL HOCKEY season. This spring, the Ladybirds her ability to distribute the ball after 7 p.m.— Stanley Cup Playoff: TBD, First Round (NBCSN) 9:30 p.m.— Stanley Cup Playoff: TBD, First Round (NBCSN) What does she like the most about finished 7-4 and in third place in the save. SPRING LEAGUE FOOTBALL playing goalkeeper? the Big East. “I’m better at making saves than 7 p.m.— South Division: Generals vs. Sea Lions, Houston (FS1) 10 p.m.— South Division: Jousters vs. Blues, Houston (FS1) “First of all, it’s amazing not hav- “She’s just been like a rock for say, like putting it to a specific per- ing to run across the field!” she us,” said Robbie Kennedy, the La- son,” she said. said with a laugh. “It’s like I used to dybirds head coach since 2019. “I Robinson is also in rare com- play like baseball and softball, so, knew she was good when I took pany as a girls soccer player at it kind of gave me a little bit of both over the soccer job. She’s been Southern Nash playing at the col- ONLINE AREA worlds, where I can use my hands steady. … In the game against Hunt lege level. The last Ladybird to EXTRA and stuff.” (a 1-0 loss to the Big East cham- do that was Leticia Cantera, who CALENDAR She’s been the anchor of the pion), she made four or five unbe- signed with Louisburg as a senior Please use this QR Ladybirds defense since her fresh- lievable saves to keep us in it until in 2016 before finishing her ca- Friday, May 14 man season when Southern Nash the end.” reer at UNC Pembroke. Cantera code with your High School Varsity Baseball finished 0-18 before going 9-9 Robinson, who has played for Wil- helped Kennedy coach during the Beddingfield at North Johnston, smartphone or mo- 7 p.m.; SW Edgecombe at Farm- her sophomore season. Southern son Youth Soccer Association and 2019 season. bile device to access ville Central, 7 p.m. Nash won five of the six games North Carolina Football Club teams, “It’s awesome! I love it” Robinson High School Wrestling it played before the COVID-19 said that her strength is stopping said. the Area Roundup. Currituck, South Central at Southern Nash, 6 p.m.; Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons, Southern Pines Pinecrest at Fike, 6 p.m.; Cleveland, North Pitt at C.B. Aycock, 6:30 p.m.

High School Junior Varsity Baseball Batts: ‘I’m willing to work hard to find a spot’ SW Edgecombe at Farmville Central, 4:30 p.m. continued from page 1B Batts said that he was recruited fense is where he’s needed the most Saturday, May 15 as a fullback/inside linebacker but at St. Aug’s, that’s what he would do. High School Varsity Girls Soccer school kids. He understands how may end up on defense in the fall as “So if he’s as long as he’s playing NCISAA 1-A playoffs, champi- onship — Christ Covenant at to sacrifice to get what he wants. that’s where the Falcons may need football, Raekwon is going to be Greenfield, 1 p.m. He still has a chip on his shoul- him the most. happy, whatever you asked him to

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NCHSAA GIRLS GOLF Lady Demons take 4th at state 3-A tourney From staff reports them’s first-time experi- bogey on par-3 No. 5 be- shots, right at the flag that included one birdie 2007 for the third straight WEST END — While ence going there on that fore, one again, sinking a and be off the back of the and an eagle on the par-3 year at the state 1-A/2-A/3- Fike High’s girls golf team kind of stage and I can birdie in response on the green. Then you’ve got No. 16 layout. A championship after a posted the program’s tell you, that was a rolling next hole. However, she it downhill coming back, Matthews dropped in fourth-place in finish in best finish in more than a fields course — very, very limped to the break with a nothing short of a three- two eagles to go with six 2004. decade at the state tour- tough,” said Fike head bogey and a double on her putt at least.” birdies as she cruised to The tournament was nament, the young Lady coach Glenn Jones. “After last two holes of the front Council met the chal- the medalist honor by changed to a single-day Demons walked off the seeing the course I said nine. lenge and made par of eight strokes over Cuth- competition this year course at Beacon Ridge we’re going to probably With Eastern Ala- Nos. 14, 17 and 18 to fin- bertson’s Layla Meric. while the entire season Golf and Country Club have about 10 strokes mance’s Emily Matthews ish with a 44-44—88, in- Matthews (35-36—71) was moved from the fall to with an eye to the future. more than we would pulling away on her way cluding three birdies and was the only player to go the spring due to the CO- Fike finished fourth out normally for each player, to the state individual eight pars. under par while Meric VID-19 pandemic. Jones, of six teams Tuesday at and it ended up being championship, Council Briley, one of Council’s (37-42—79) was the only who coached the Fike boys the North Carolina High about 12 or 14, so I knew found herself buried in a closest pursuers during other player to break 80. golf team at the same time, School Athletic Asso- it was going to be tough. scrum of about a dozen the 3-A Big East Confer- A group of four players is looking forward to the ciation 3-A championship Everything was — small players. It got worse after ence season, also sank tied for third with rounds 2021-22 school year when with a score of 299 on the fairways, everything was she played the first four three birdies but was of 80. he’ll have all three players par-72, 6,143-yard layout. an uphill shot. You could holes of the back nine at 9 besieged by 14 bogeys on Morganton Freedom back as well as rising ju- Freshman Bree Council, hit a good shot and still over par. her to a 48-48—96. Harold posted a team score of nior Rachel Thomason and the East Regional led Fike be in trouble. And the “It was very tough and struggled to a 62-53—115 263 to cruise to the state rising sophomore Kelsey with a 16-over-par 88, greens were kind of fast I challenged her the last on the challenging course. crown by 18 strokes over Miller — and just one team good for 12th place, while for them.” five holes to go,” Jones The only other player runner-up Cox Mill. Rock- at a time to coach. freshman Avery Briley Council got in trouble said. “I said I’m looking from the Times readership ingham was third with “I told them we could (96, 28th) and sophomore early with a double bogey for three pars. I’m going area to compete Tuesday a 289, followed by Fike use this as a warm-up for Morgan Harold (115, on par-4 No. 2 but re- to challenge you to get was Southern Nash fresh- (299), Western Alamance the fall,” he said of Tues- 43rd) contributed to the sponded with a birdie on three going in and kind of man Mackenzie Gamble, (308) and Topsail (311). day’s state tourney. “We Lady Demons’ output. the next hole. She fell in pick us up. ... It’s so easy who tied with one other This was Fike’s best fin- probably had the youngest “A young team, all of even deeper with a triple on that course to hit good for 32nd with a 48-51—99 ish since placing second in team in it.” 4B THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, May 14, 2021 Rotz joins real estate firm Fike friends enjoy prom date From staff reports For the Times Carolina at Chapel Hill and commercial devel- Desiree Blakeney, a senior at Fike High RALEIGH — Former and graduating from the opment, property man- School, had a special night at the prom Wilson resident Leigh Kenan-Flagler School of agement, recreational with her friend Max Bane. Ann Rotz Business. After a stint in facilities, and investor re- Max, who has autism and speech mo- has joined commercial banking, she lations. Additionally, Rotz tor apraxia, is on the Fike track team Real Estate transitioned to private serves as a member of the with Desiree. Marketing & wealth management in North State Bank Corpo- “Last year, Max and I talked about going Consulting Philadelphia and went rate Board of Directors. to the prom,” she said. “However, due to Inc. as ex- on to obtain a Master of Rotz is an avid supporter the pandemic, the prom was canceled and ecutive vice Business Administration of the Me Fine Foundation, we were unable to attend. I was unable to Rotz president of degree from La Salle a nonprofit providing hope spend as much time with him this year.” operations, University, graduating through emotional support So she asked him to be her prom date. founder, CEO and broker- maxima cum laude and and financial assistance “Prom is supposed to be a night to re- in-charge W. Harold as a Beta Gamma Sigma to families whose children member, and since I will be leaving for “Hal” Perry announced. Honor Society inductee. are receiving care at North college in August, I wanted to ensure “We are extremely Returning to her home Carolina partner hospitals. that Max had a good time at the prom pleased and excited to state in 2008, Rotz has She resides in Raleigh with before I left,” she said. have Leigh Ann on the built her career in the her husband, Greg Rotz, Desiree said she can be herself around REMC team,” Perry said. banking and investments and two children. Max. “Not only does she bring industry, most recently REMC was founded by “He still accepts me for who I am,” she an abundance of skills in the role of vice presi- Hal and Gail Perry and said. and experience to our or- dent and private banker incorporated in 1992. Desiree said the prom was great. ganization, her leadership at First Citizens Wealth Centered in Raleigh, “The decorations were beautiful, the ability will help guide us Management in Raleigh. REMC is a full-service music choice was elite and Max and I well into the future.” At REMC, Rotz over- real estate company that danced and laughed for a good while,” As a North Carolina sees and evaluates the develops and markets she said. native, Rotz spent the ma- implementation of corpo- commercial and residen- Desiree will attend N.C. A&T State jority of her childhood in rate goals and objectives tial projects throughout University this fall and has been ac- Desiree Blakeney, left, invited her friend Wilson before attending for operations and proj- central and eastern North cepted to Elon University’s Accelerated Max Bane to go with her to Fike High the University of North ects, including residential Carolina. Pathway to Law School Program. School’s prom. Contributed photo Friday, May 14, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 5B City focuses on hydrant paint, repairs Red Cross: Make an

By Brie Handgraaf [email protected] appointment to donate blood | 252-265-7821 For the Times SPRING HOPE As spring blooms • May 24 — 10 a.m. around Wilson, city work- The American Red to 2 p.m., Moose Lodge • June 9 — 3-7 p.m., ers are chipping away at Cross is asking individu- Wilson, 2705 Forest Hills Spring Hope Community faded paint to brighten up als of all blood types to Road. Building, 104 Community some fire hydrants around schedule a donation ap- • June 1 — 9 a.m. to 6 St. town. pointment, and in most p.m., Joyner’s Funeral “It is a three-step pro- cases, those who have Home, 4100 U.S. 264 NW. ROCKY MOUNT cess,” said Water Re- received a COVID-19 vac- • June 3 — 1-6 p.m., sources Director Barry cine can donate. Peace Baptist Church, • May 21 — 2-6 p.m., Parks. “First, they need to Appointments can be 2838 Tilghman Road N. Cornerstone Independent pressure wash and scrape made by downloading the • June 5 — 9:30 a.m. to Baptist Church, 1481 the old hydrant to remove A fire hydrant at the corner of Forest Hills Road and Canal Red Cross Blood Donor 2 p.m., Wilson Commu- Beechwood Drive. all loose paint. Secondly, Drive was hit by a car recently and is out of order. City app, visiting RedCross- nity Church, 2301 Mont- • May 25 — Noon to they paint the hydrant officials said around one fire hydrant is struck each week, Blood.org, calling 1-800- gomery Drive. 3 p.m., Harrison Family with a gray epoxy primer with many motorists failing to report the damage. Brie RED CROSS (1-800-733- • June 12 — 10 a.m. to YMCA, 1000 Indepen- for durability and to stick Handgraaf | Times 2767) or enabling the 2 p.m., Omega Resource dence Drive. to the other coatings. Blood Donor skill on any Center, 300 Fairview Ave. • May 26 — 11 a.m. to 3 Lastly, the top coat is ap- “The biggest surprise painting the hydrants Alexa Echo device. SW. p.m., Golden East Cross- plied with a polyurethane would be that we prob- by age and condition as Donation opportunities ing Mall, 1100 N. Wes- green and high-gloss ably average close to one well as proximity to main are available at the fol- MIDDLESEX leyan Blvd. white for visibility and hydrant per week that are thoroughfares and city lowing blood drives: • June 1 — 10:30 a.m. to protection to prevent hit by car or truck traffic. entrances. • May 18 — 2-7 p.m., 4:30 p.m., Imperial Cen- rusting.” Many are not reported,” “We believe the hydrants WILSON Stony Hill Free Will Bap- tre, 207 Gay St. Parks said one or two Parks said. “This un- have been green and tist Church, 9649 Stony • June 3 — 2:30-7 p.m., people are tasked with all necessary expense takes white for at least 50 years. • May 16 — 2-5 p.m., Hill Church Road. Lakeside Baptist Church, painting, maintenance, away from other regular Before that, they were Wilson Family YMCA, 1501 Sunset Ave. repair and replacement hydrant maintenance du- red,” Parks said. “Today, 3436 Airport Blvd. NW. MOMEYER • June 4 — 11 a.m. to 3 of the city’s 2,953 fire ties.” only private hydrants are • May 17 — 9 a.m. to p.m., Golden East Cross- hydrants. While general The average cost of red and at one time, the 1 p.m., Moose Lodge • May 24 — 3-7 p.m., ing Mall, 1100 N. Wes- maintenance is performed a fire hydrant is nearly city had yellow hydrants, Wilson, 2705 Forest Hills Momeyer Baptist leyan Blvd. annually, the hydrants $2,000 without the cost which utilized a raw water Road. Church, 4967 Momeyer • June 10 — 2:30-6:30 usually are painted every of installation. Except pressurized main. The yel- • May 19 — 2-6 p.m., Way (Nashville ad- p.m., Rocky Mount 15 years and replaced af- for when damaged in a low hydrants have all now First Christian Church, dress). Moose Lodge, 521 Coun- ter 60-75 years. wreck, crews prioritize been removed.” 207 Tarboro St. NE. try Club Road. 6B THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, May 14, 2021 THE Wilson Real Estate & Classifieds TimEs bringing buyers and sellers together

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BEDROOM DESIGN TRENDS: 3 TIPS TO COZY UP YOUR SPACE Home Repairs Home Repairs (BPT) - You put a lot of care need to start from scratch and options to match your personal into curating your bedroom, but then feel overwhelmed while style and he encourages people these days, it may look more making their bedroom seem to “think beyond the box,” like a gym or an office than more inviting and cozy. Instead, especially in smaller spaces, as your sleep sanctuary. In fact, Cho encourages thinking about unusual alternatives such as a Stanford News points to sev- color like layers - adding pops martini table can sometimes fit eral nationwide surveys, which of a varying shade in small a space better than a traditional found that more than half of areas or using easily changeable nightstand. Americans now working from items. Start with a limited color Cozy up in bed home are doing so from their palette and utilize patterns to While the right décor is bedrooms. add depth to your space. important for creating a cozy To help reclaim your bed- “The proper color palette is and inviting space while you room as a place designed for essential for creating the best are awake, both Damen Jenkins sleep, Joy Cho and Corey Da- sleeping sanctuary,” states Co- and Cho encourage their clients men Jenkins, interior design rey Damen Jenkins, the nation- to invest in top-quality bedding experts who work with Stearns ally acclaimed interior designer and mattresses to make the Roofing/Gutter Service & Foster - a luxury mattress behind Corey Damen Jenkins biggest difference to your sleep company known for hand- & Associates. “Certain color and comfort. crafted style and comfort - have combinations may seem amaz- Both recommend high end, identified the following design ing in theory, but in application, handcrafted mattresses for an tips and trends to inspire your disrupt sleeping patterns. Every- upgraded sleep experience. The bedroom design and help you one is different, so it’s important certified Master Craftsmen at get the sleep sanctuary of your to know what works for you.” Stearns & Foster design and dreams. Make it personal handcraft every mattress using Relax with color Decorate using objects with plush memory foam and patent- For a fun and easy week- stories to tell, such as heirlooms ed, supportive coils - all wrapped end project, Cho - founder and passed down between genera- in a navy blue velvet border creative director of the lifestyle tions and items picked up from to provide the most luxurious brand and design studio, Oh travel or found at a vintage mar- night’s sleep for years to come. Joy! - recommends adding a ket. “Pieces that are collected Additionally, Cho recom- fresh coat of paint to give new and well-worn add meaning and mends soft textures for every life to your bedroom space. therefore end up looking much layer - from your mattress to Consider painting an accent more intentional and thought- your duvet cover, comforter wall behind your bed, choosing ful,” affirms Cho. and sheets. Cozy bedding looks a color that ties into other areas “Nightstands will always and feels luxurious, and when of the room using accessories, be both in vogue and in need paired with a high-quality mat- throw pillows or art. for the bedroom,” says Damen tress, is both classic and made Often, people assume they Jenkins. There are countless to stand the test of time. Professionals Sales & Services STUFF JOB POSTING Town of Stantonsburg UTILITIES ASSISTANT Quick Sellers Assists the Chief Utilities Operator with the operation, laboratory, and 3 BURNER GAS GRILL maintenance functions of the water used once, Full propane tank and wastewater utilities of the Town. & cover, $125. Call (252)991-6859 Possession or ability to obtain General Services Grade I Wastewater Operator and For Sale Green Works (Electric) Water Operator Grade C from the power washer 1700 PSI. Used twice State of North Carolina within time- asking $50.00. If interested, call frames specified by the Town. 237-7277. Valid NC Driverʼs License. Please contact Town Hall for a full Garage/Yard Sale Job Description and Application. 252-238-3608 Multi-family Yard Sale @ 5803 Lamm Rd. Wilson, NC FINANCIAL 27896 Saturday, May 15th 7am- 11am. Furniture, bicycles, clothes, household items, and much more! PETS

Dogs INSIDE CHURCH YARD SALE The Church of God, 7256 Hwy 301 South, Lucama. FRI & SAT 5/14 and Maltese, Morkie & Corkie 5/15, 7-12. Furn., home decor, Puppies for Sale clothes, bedding, toys, books and Call Brenda at: Lula Roe, misc., Accounting/ Tax Services (919)965-4779 too much to list, cheap!

Found Lost Pets MOVING SALE BRADLEY’S 3311 Millbrook Dr SW Sat, 5/15, 8am-noon TAX & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Freezer, Fridge, furniture, tools, JOBS Part-Time household items Employment Help Wanted Yard Sale Sat. 5/15 at Hwy. 42 OUTSIDECOLLECTOR, Part-time, West, Near Papa Jacks. Furniture, Miscellaneous 20-30 hours/week. Work with exist- girl clothes, odds and ends. Too much to list. General Laborer, Various Task ing customers on payment arrange- Full Time, Entry Level ments for past due accounts. & Also Seeking WAREHOUSE HELP, Part-time, 20- Yard Sale Sat., 5/15 from 8-11 a.m. Class B CDL Driver 30 hours/week. Deliver & assemble at 2706 Ridge Rd. Lots of misc. Call (252)371-3144 furniture. DOT Certified preferred. items, Christmas decorations, Email resume to George Foreman grill, toos, food [email protected] processor, cooking pots and more.

Lost/Found Items Help wanted 25-30 hours per week RENTALS 5 Family Yard Sale, Sat, 5/15, Cemetery Lots For 7am-Until, 6314 Old Davis Road, Sale outside stock loader. Call 252-230- LOST 6857 8 a.m.-5 p.m. REWARD! Sims. Children, men's and ladies 1953 NC State College Class Ring Vacation Rentals NO QUESTIONS ASKED. clothing sizes up to 2xlg, shoes CEMETERYPROPERTY: I have Gold with Red Ruby Setting LOST ON 7/4 A MEDIUM SIZE sizes small to size 12, flowers and some roadside spaces at Evergreen Inside Engraved with 2BR, 2BATH Condo BROWN/ WHITE MALE DOG plants, bed linens, lots of nice that I will sell at a deep discount. Help Wanted Billy L. Montague For rent in N. Myrtle Beach AROUND 301/ HADLEY. things. You want believe what is be- Also have vaults and bronze me- Commercial Construction Estimator ***Reward*** Ocean view BLUE COLLAR /LEASH. ing sold. Please bring a friend and morials that I will sell at half price. Full Time/ Part time Please Call (252-237-3516 Call 252-243-6913 or DO NOT CHASE! those green dollar bills and wear Call 828-406-2200. Call 919-770-9636 252-363-9141 253-245-4295 / 252-299-4100 your masks. Friday, May 14, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 7B

Merchandise For Public Public Public Auctions Sale Notices Notices Notices For Sale Remington MOD 1100 Magnum 20 Legal NOTICE OF SERVICE BY Publish on: May 14th, 2021 Having qualified as Administrator guage full choke. Perfect for tuekey PUBLICATION, State of North Caro- Affidavit Requested of the Estate of Ernest Maddux of season. Call 252-235-6224 and lina, Wilson County The Wilson Times Wilson County, North Carolina, this leave message. By: City of Wilson May 14, 2021 is to notify all persons having claims TO: Ulises Orea Barrera; Joseph R. against said Estate to present them RECREATIONAL Daniels, owners of interest in 609 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION to the undersigned on or before Viola St. E; PIN # 3722-50-5053 21 E 311 August 2, 2021, or this Notice will TO: The Galloway Group, Inc.; Having qualified as Executor of the be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Vehicle, Boat & RV Providence Bank f/k/a Cornerstone Estate of Robert Joseph Ellis of All persons indebted to said Estate Storage available. Bank; Robert H. Ladd, III, Substitu- Wilson County, North Carolina, this please make immediate payment. Contact 252-289-6304 tion Trustee, owners of interest in is to notify all persons having claims This the 30 th day of April, 2021. 403 Academy St. E; PIN # 3722- against said Estate to present them for details and rates. 51-0104 to the undersigned on or before Doris E. Maddux, Executor TAKE NOTICE that the City of August 2, 2021, or this Notice will Robert A. Farris, Jr., Attorney Cars Wilson Code Enforcement Officer be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Farris & Thomas Law, P.A. conducted hearings on May 12th, All persons indebted to said Estate PO Box 2848 2021 to determine if the structures please make immediate payment. Wilson, NC 27894-2848 located on the above-referenced This the 30 th day of April, 2021. properties were in violation of State Publish: 04/30/21 and City building regulations. Hav- Jimmy Pappas, Executor 05/07/21 Apartments ing found that such structures are Allen G. Thomas, Attorney 05/14/21 in violation of said laws and are an Farris & Thomas Law, P.A. 05/21/21 imminent threat to public health and PO Box 2848 The Wilson Times safety, the Building Inspector has Wilson, NC 27894-2848 April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021 ordered the structure(s) be repaired or demolished and removed within Publish: NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PRO- 30 days of his order dated May 12th, 04/30/21 CESS BY PUBLICATION 2007 FORD ESCAPE 2021. Should such action not take 05/07/21 Re-built Motor, 4 Cylinder, Auto place, the City of Wilson will proceed 05/14/21 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Transmission, Cold Air, New Tires, with immediate demolition of the 05/21/21 COUNTY OF WILSON 32 miles per gallon, Good Conditon, structure(s). This 14th day of May, The Wilson Times $4,200. See at: 2103 Tarboro St, 2021. Jonathan R Rogers, Code April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF Wilson, Call 919-284-4912 Enforcement Officer, City of Wilson, JUSTICE 252-399-2240. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION For Sale 2008 Acura TL white, 21 E 167 BEFORE THE CLERK 161k, good condition firm $4,995. 20-SP-107 Call or text 252-296-6373. IN THE MATTER OF ETHEL MAYO, Sports Utility Educators an Incompetent Person Vehicles TO: BILLY LEE MAYO JIMMY T. MAYO, JR. JAMES A. MAYO

0 TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action and this Notice of Service of Process by Publication began on May 7, 2021.

CHEVY EQUINOX, Grey, LT, 4 cyl- inder, low mileage, Automatic trans- mission, Clean, Transmission Slips Listings By Realtors sometimes, Pulls good, (Original $7995) Asking $3500. See at: 103 Tarboro St, Wilson. Call 919-284-4912

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Legal NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUB- LICATION, State of North Carolina, Wilson County By: City of Wilson TO: Ulises Orea Barrera; Joseph R. Daniels, owners of interest in 609 Viola Educators St. E; PIN # 3722-50-5053 TO: The Galloway Group, Inc.; Providence Bank f/k/a Cornerstone Bank; Robert H. Ladd, III, Substitu- tion Trustee, owners of interest in 403 Academy St. E; PIN # 3722-51-0104 TAKE NOTICE that the City of Wilson Code Enforcement Officer conducted hearings on May 12th, 2021 to determine if the structures located on the above-referenced properties were in violation of State and City building regulations. Having found that such structures are in violation of said laws and are an imminent threat to public health and safety, the Building Inspec- tor has ordered the structure(s) be repaired or demolished and removed within 30 days of his order dated May 12th, 2021. Should such action not take place, the City of Wilson will proceed with immediate demolition of the structure(s). This 14th day of May, 2021. Jonathan R Rogers, Code Enforcement Officer, City of Wilson, 252-399-2240.

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION 21 E 311 Having qualified as Executor of the Listings By Realtors Estate of Robert Joseph Ellis of Wilson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the under- signed on or before August 2, 2021, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment. This the 30 th day of April, 2021.

Jimmy Pappas, Executor Allen G. Thomas, Attorney Farris & Thomas Law, P.A. PO Box 2848 Wilson, NC 27894-2848

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STEVE BECKER DENNIS THE MENACE POPEYE CONTRACT BRIDGE Bidding quiz

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BARNEY GOOGLE & SNUFFY SMITH 1. Pass. Without a doubt, you have a very good hand, but partner THE LOCKHORNS already knows approxi- mately what you hold from the combination of your opening dia- mond bid, your jump- shift in spades (indicat- ing at least 19 points) and your delayed heart raise. 2. Four notrump. Partner’s raise to four THE BORN LOSER hearts indicates that he wants to be in game even if you have a mini- mum opening bid. Since you are well beyond a minimum, however, an attempt to get slam is fully justified. If part- ner shows only one ace in answer to your Blackwood inquiry, THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME you should still bid six By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek hearts. The ace you’re Unscramble these Jumbles, missing will most likely one letter to each square, BEETLE BAILEY be the only loser. to form four ordinary words. 4. Five diamonds. This

WADAR @PlayJumble hand is also on the verge of a slam, since partner must have at least 20 points and has no idea you have nearly an open- MRYMU ing bid. It would be dan- gerous to go directly to six hearts, as you could app • Follow us on Twitter have two immediate los- SAGNIS ers in one of the black suits. JUST JUMBLE Five diamonds shows the ace of diamonds and GDLEEP CROSSWORD

interest in slam. You Get the free hope this will enable partner to bid six (or Now arrange the circled letters ©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC to form the surprise answer, as seven) with the neces- All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. sary controls in clubs and spades. Tomorrow: A matter (Answers(Answers tomorrow) tomorrow) of entries. Previous Jumbles: ONION EAGLE CUDDLE RATIFY ©2021 King Features Yesterday’sEdition’s Answer: When they returned to the stable on horseback, Syndicate Inc. Answers it was the — END OF THE “RODE”

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Align yourself with SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a seri- people who have your back, share your beliefs and ous look at your relationships with others and bring out the best in you. Put personal growth, determine who is good for you and who isn’t. Say physical fitness and meaningful relationships on no to people promoting indulgence, and gravitate your priority list. Romance will improve your per- toward those who bring out the best in you. Make sonal life. Choose harmony over discord. H H H H your intentions clear. H H H TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take better care of CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a moment to your finances. Don’t spend money lavishly when recap what’s happened, and it will be easier to saving for a rainy day will ease stress. Commit to bring about positive lifestyle changes that will taking care of your responsibilities and to making encourage better health and less stress. Use your your position and intentions clear to the people ingenuity, and you’ll come up with a way to bring you care about most. H H H in extra cash. H H H GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your facts AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do something special straight. If you make a mistake, you will be held for someone you love. Discuss your ideas and accountable. Pay attention to detail, and live positive suggestions; help will be yours. Avoid within your means. Taking a chance on someone excessive consumption, and put more effort into or something will backfire. Love and romance will fitness, health and being productive. Romance is help stabilize your life. H H H favored and will enhance your life. H H H H H CANCER (June 21-July 22): Mull over the good and PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful what you say bad of a situation before you get involved. Take and do. Someone will misinform you or twist your a pass if someone pressures you for money. Con- words. Play by the rules, live up to your promises sider what’s important to you, and contemplate and avoid reputation-damaging situations. Make a the contribution that has the best impact. Make positive change before someone complains. H H realistic promises. H H H LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your involvement in some- thing you feel passionate about will connect you to like-minded people. Share ideas, concerns and ZIGGY remedies, and you will come up with a doable plan. Romance will enhance your life and encour- age more stability. H H H H VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone will offer mis- leading information. Check facts, ask questions and don’t buy into someone’s plan. If you want to make a difference, do something that will benefit you as well as those you care about most. Walk away from temptation. H H LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put your time and energy into something that will enhance your awareness, qualifications and popularity. Use your charm, reach out to people of influence and share your insight into trends. Hard work will pay off. Party with someone you love. H H H H H SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t consider an offer if you can’t afford to participate. Listen, then use the information you receive to formulate a plan that works well for you and is within your budget. Change begins with you, and your happiness is your responsibility. H H H

SUDOKU TIME!

(suh-Doe-koo) is a Japanese puzzle based on logic, reasoning, and patience. To solve Sudoku, just fill in each 3x3 subgrid with a digit 1-9; some digits are already given. Every column, row and subgrid must contain the digits 1-9 only once. Now get your pen- cils ready and give it a try! You’ll see why it’s so addicting! Friday, May 14, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 9B Students can participate in Youth Citizens Academy For the Times day-to-day activities. basis. Through this expe- There will be presen- rience, students may even The city of Wilson’s tations from various find a career they are in- Human Relations Office departments, hands-on terested in pursuing after will host the 2021 Youth activities and interactions graduation,” said Dante Citizens Academy from as well as tours of a few Pittman, human relations July 19-21. Twenty slots city facilities. director. will be open to rising The academy’s goal is Although the academy ninth to 12th graders. to offer students the op- is free, registration is re- Academy sessions are 9 portunity to begin con- quired. Application forms a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at sidering career choices are available online at the the Charles W. Pittman III and start the process of shortened link tinyurl. Operations Center, 1800 developing future leaders com/4hx3mbwr. Kiwanians pitch in for WhirliDogs Herring Ave. Lunch will in Wilson. Application packets be provided. “This is a tremendous are also available in the All-American Kiwanis Club President Michael C. Strickland presents Whirli- Through the academy, opportunity to get stu- Human Relations Office Dogs board Chairwoman Martha Barnes Wrenn with an oversize replica check students will learn about dents excited about their at 104 Goldsboro St. For commemorating the club’s $5,000 donation. The money will support WhirliDogs’ local government op- future. Our goal is for more information or to mission of opening a downtown Wilson café that will provide job training and erations and be able to students to learn how the request a packet by mail, employment opportunities for teenagers and adults with disabilities. For more observe city employees’ city functions on a daily call 252-399-2308. information on the nonprofit, visit www.whirlidogs.com. Contributed photo

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Case No.20E819 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The nature of the relief sought is as Having qualified as the Case No.21E332 follows: Jason R. Page, as Guardian TIFFANY J. ROBINSON Having qualified as the EXECU- of the Estate of Ethel Mayo, has filed as Administrator of the Estate of TOR of the Estate of RUTH M. a Petition to Sell Ward’s Property ERWIN J. ROBINSON ARMSTRONG(AKA RUTH T. ARM- and is regarding Wilson County of Wilson County, North Carolina, STRONG) of Wilson County, North property owned by Ethel Mayo, this is to notify all persons having Carolina, this is to notify all persons which is more particularly described claims against the Estate to present having claims against the Estate to in the Petition. them to the undersigned on or be- present them to the undersigned fore Aug 05 2021, or this notice will on or before Jul 28 2021, or this You are required to make a defense be pleaded in bar of their recovery. notice will be pleaded in bar of their to this pleading no later than June All persons indebted to said Estate, recovery. All persons indebted to 17, 2021, and upon your failure to please make immediate payment. said Estate, please make immediate do so, the party seeking service TIFFANY J. ROBINSON payment. against you will apply to the Court c/o ELDRETH LAW FIRM, PC WILLIE E. ARMSTRONG JR. relief sought. 115 S. SAINT MARY’S ST. STE C 3722 HUNTLEY MEADOWS LANE RALEIGH, NC 27603 ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306 This the 7th day of May 2021 The Wilson Times The Wilson Times April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021 April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021 Jason R. Page Guardian of the Estate of Ethel NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Mayo Case No.21E320 Case No.21E225 P.O. Box 1724 ADMINISTRATOR, having qualified Having qualified as the Executrix of Wilson, NC 27894 as the ADMINISTRATOR of the the Estate of Lois Price Mckenzie Estate of EDNA JEAN SNOW of of Wilson County, North Carolina, The Wilson Times Wilson County, North Carolina, this this is to notify all persons having May 7, 14, 21, 2021 is to notify all persons having claims claims against the Estate to present against the Estate to present them them to the undersigned on or be- NORTH CAROLINA WILSON to the undersigned on or before fore Jul 28 2021, or this notice will COUNTY Aug 19 2021, or this notice will be be pleaded in bar of their recovery. NOTICE TO CREDITORS pleaded in bar of their recovery. All All persons indebted to said Estate, The undersigned having qualified as persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Executor of the estate of Roger W. please make immediate payment. Silverman, deceased, in the office of Lanier, king & Paysour, PLLC the Clerk of Superior Court of Wilson DARLY MOORE C/O: Karen M. Chiancone County, does hereby notify all per- 200 RB AVENUE 108 S. Pitt Street sons, firms and corporations having STANTONSBURG, NC 27883 Greenville, NC 27834 claims against the said deceased to The Wilson Times The Wilson Times present the same to the undersigned May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021 April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021 on or before the 10th day of August, 2021, or the same will be pleaded in NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION bar of their recovery. All person in- Case No.21E41 Case No.21E300 debted to said Estate, please make ADMINISTRATOR CTA, having Having qualified as the As Executor, immediate payment. This notice is qualified as the ADMINISTRATOR to receive and administer all of the given pursuant to the provisions of CTA of the Estate of SARAH FORD assets belonging to the estate, of G.S. 28A-14-1. HOWARD of Wilson County, North the Estate of JoAnn Gay Newcomb This the 4th day of May, 2021. Carolina, this is to notify all persons of Wilson County, North Carolina, Robert Elliott Norman 120 Woods- having claims against the Estate to this is to notify all persons having ville Rd. Monroe, NH 03771 present them to the undersigned claims against the Estate to present L. Patrick Fleming, Jr., attorney and on or before Aug 19 2021, or this them to the undersigned on or be- Resident Process Agent Connor notice will be pleaded in bar of their fore Jul 28 2021, or this notice will Bunn PLLC P. O. Box 3299 2514 recovery. All persons indebted to be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Nash Street N Wilson, NC 27896 said Estate, please make immediate All persons indebted to said Estate, The Wilson Times payment. please make immediate payment. May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2021 WILLIAM JULIUS HOWARD III Jeffrey Dale Newcomb 1005 ENSWORTH RD NW Executor NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION 21 WILSON, NC 27896 5339 Bloomery Rd. E 352 The Wilson Times Wilson, NC 27896 May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021 The Wilson Times Having qualified as Executor of April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021 the Estate of Cecil David Rhodes NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Jr. of Wilson, NC, this is to notify Case No.21E33 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION all persons having claims against Having qualified as the Case No.21 E 358 the Estate to present them to the EXECUTOR of the Estate of ADMINISTRATRIX, having qualified undersigned on or before August 9, FRED JAMES SCOTT of Wilson as the ADMINISTRATRIX of the 2021 or this notice will be pleaded County, North Carolina, this is to no- Estate of DANNY MELVIN CAPPS in bar of their recovery. All persons tify all persons having claims against of Wilson County, North Carolina, indebted to said Estate please make the Estate to present them to the this is to notify all persons having immediate payment. undersigned on or before Jul 28 claims against the Estate to present 2021, or this notice will be pleaded them to the undersigned on or be- Cecil David Rhodes III in bar of their recovery. All persons fore Aug 12 2021, or this notice will Janice A. Walston, Attorney indebted to said Estate, please be pleaded in bar of their recovery. PO Box 279 make immediate payment. All persons indebted to said Estate, Wilson, NC 27894-0279 TAMMY SCOTT please make immediate payment. The Wilson Times 2231 PANOLA STREET CAROLYN MCLEAN May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021 TARBORO, NC 27886 5922 WESTCREEK PL The Wilson Times RALEIGH, NC 27606 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021 The Wilson Times 21 E 341 May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Katie Carpenter Lynch of Wilson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before August 16, 2021, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment. This the 14 th day of May, 2021. Pamela Maynard – Executrix Robert A. Farris, Jr., Attorney Farris & Thomas Law, PA PO Box 2848 Wilson, NC 27894-2848 The Wilson Times May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021

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Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Katie Carpenter Lynch of Wilson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before August 16, 2021, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment. This the 14 th day of May, 2021. Pamela Maynard – Executrix Robert A. Farris, Jr., Attorney Farris & Thomas Law, PA PO Box 2848 Wilson, NC 27894-2848 The Wilson Times May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021

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NEW LIBRARY BOOKS

Following are new books at the Wilson World War” by Jennifer Robson “Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty” by Nick Bruel “Shaped by Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez “Sunflower Sisters: A Novel” by Martha Hall Kelly “Heidi Heckelbeck and the Hair Emergency!” by “The Silent Thaw” by Erin Hunter County Public Library. “When the Stars Go Dark” by Paula McLain Wanda Coven “Simon B. Rhymin’” by Dwayne Reed YOUNG ADULT BOOKS “Insects” by Ruth A. Musgrave “Sit With Me: Meditation for Kids in Seven Easy ADULT FICTION “Dreadnought” by April Daniels “Karen’s Worst Day” by Katy Farina Steps” by Carolyn Kanjuro “All the Ugly and Wonderful Things” by Bryn Green- “The Half Orphan’s Handbook” by Joan F. Smith “The Legends of Forever” by Barry Lyga “Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, wood “In Deeper Waters” by F. T. Lukens “Maisy’s Chinese New Year” by Lucy Cousins Eclipses, Constellations” by Meg Thacher “The Cottage on Lighthouse Lane” by T. Davis Bunn “Kate in Waiting” by Becky Albertalli “The Memory Thief” by Jodi Lynn Anderson “The Society of Distinguished Lemmings” by Julie “Country Proud” by Linda Lael Miller “Realm Breaker” by Victoria Aveyard “Merci Suárez Can’t Dance” by Meg Medina Colombet “Dial A for Aunties” by Jesse Q. Sutanto “She Drives Me Crazy” by Kelly Quindlen “My First Day” by Nguyen Quang Phung “Something’s Wrong!: A Tale of a Bear, a Hare, and “A Distant Shore” by Karen Kingsbury “Slingshot” by Mercedes Helnwein “The Mysterious Disappearance of Aiden S.: (As Told Some Underwear” by Jory John “The Happiest Girl in the World” by Alena Dillon “Witches Steeped in Gold” by Ciannon Smart to His Brother)” by David Levithan “Splat the Cat and the Lemonade Stand” by Laura “Legacy of War” by Wilbur Smith CHILDREN’S BOOKS “Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Driscoll “The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter” by Hazel Gaynor “Allergic” by Megan Wagner Lloyd Children He Rescued” by Peter Sais “Splat the Cat Gets a Job” by Laura Driscoll “Lover Unveiled” by J.R. Ward “Ambitious Girl” by Meena Harris “No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Take Back the Block” by Chrystal D. Giles “The Man Who Lived Underground” by Richard “Amphibian Acrobats” by Leslie Bulion “The Old Boat” by Jarrett Pumphrey “This is Your Brain on Stereotypes: How Science is Wright “Arlo: The Lion Who Couldn’t Sleep” by Catherine “Oliver for Young Readers: The True Story of a Stolen Tackling Unconscious Bias” by Tanya Lloyd Kyi “Murder in the Cookbook Nook: A Book Retreat Mys- Rayner Dog and the Humans He Brought Together” by Steven “Thomas and the Leprechaun” by Christy Webster tery” by Ellery Adams “Bad Kitty Goes on Vacation” by Nick Bruel J. Carino “The Truth According to Blue” by Eve Yohalem “Murder on Wall Street: A Gaslight Mystery” by Vic- “Bellies” by Katrine Crow “Phoebe and Her Unicorn in the Magic Storm” by “The Ultimate Uno!cial Encyclopedia for Mine- toria Thompson “Billy Miller Makes a Wish” by Kevin Henkes Dana Simpson crafters: Earth: An A-Z Guide to Unlocking Incredible “The Other Alcott” by Elise Hooper “Bionic Beasts: Saving Animal Lives with Artificial “The Pink Book” by Diane Muldrow Adventures, Buildplates, Mobs, Resources, and Mobile “Other People’s Houses” by Abbi Waxman Flippers, Legs, and Beaks” by Jolene Gutiérrez “The Place of No Stars” by Erin Hunter Gaming Fun” by Megan Miller “Public Enemy #1” by Kiki Swinson “Camp Time in California” by Mary Pope Osborne “Please Don’t Read This Book!: (Seriously Don’t, Don’t “The Unicorn Whisperer: Another Phoebe and Her “Reunion Beach: Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton “Clever Creatures” by Steve Mould DON’T)” by Deanna Kizis Unicorn Adventure” by Dana Simpson Frank “Curious About Insects” by Catheryn Sill “Primer” by Jennifer Muro “Washy Wash!: And Other Healthy Habits” by Cat “Whereabouts” by Jhumpa Lahiri “Double Dog Dare: Dog Diaries / Happy Howlidays” by “Raid of No Return: A World War II Tale” by Nathan Reynolds ADULT NONFICTION James Patterson Hale “We Are A Garden: A Story of How Diversity Took “The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Lu- “Field Trip Fiasco” by James Patterson “Road Trip!: A Whisker’s Hollow Adventure” by Steve Root in America” by Lisa Westberg Peters ther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a “First Friend: How Dogs Evolved from Wolves to Be- Light “What a Lucky Day!” by Jashar Awan Nation” by Anna Malaika Tubbs come Our Best Friends” by Kersten Hamilton “Scaredy Cat” by James Patterson “When Cloud Became a Cloud” by Rob Hodgson LARGE PRINT BOOKS “Football Fraud” by Jake Maddox “The Sea-Ringed World: Sacred Stories of the Ameri- “Why Does My Shadow Follow Me?: More Science “Breakfast at the Honey Creek Café” by Jodi Thomas “Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists are Saving the cas” by María García Esperón Questions from Real Kids” by Kira Vermond “Ocean Prey: A Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers Earth” by Rachel Sarah “See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog” by David “The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be” by Novel” by John Sandford “Hamish Takes the Train” by Daisy Hirst LaRochelle Joanna Gaines “Our Darkest Night: A Novel of Italy and the Second