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Online Daily • Printed Tuesdays and Fridays | MORE THAN A NEWSPAPER — A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION SINCE 1896 | wilsontimes.com | Friday, April 23, 2021 | $2 Ellis property goes to local, national buyers By Brie Handgraaf Land near the rewarding to help the Ellis es- [email protected] intersection tate by marketing and selling | 252-265-7821 of Forest these properties,” House said. “I Hills Road definitely feel like there will be An Oklahoma investor has and Downing new development as a result of bought the former Bill Ellis Bar- Street could these properties selling. It will becue, but plans for the restau- get new life be great for Wilson.” rant have not been announced. as the Bill The sale of all but one of the “Bill loved this place and con- Ellis estate’s properties have closed, but buy- quered his mission in serving roughly 100 ers have not released any devel- the best barbecue and chicken acres was opment plans. to fine people for over 53 years,” recently sold Wilson County Register of the barbecue tycoon’s widow at auction. Deeds records show that new Tracy Ellis said. “My only hope Brie Handgraaf | owners include TJ Investments is this intersection will begin to Times and Aycock Provisions in Wil- live again.” son, several Lucama residents Ellis owned nearly 100 acres and BASE Enterprises in Rocky around the intersection of For- Mount. Morrisville-based EH est Hills Road and Downing Lifestyle Holdings spent more Street. Initially, his estate tried than $470,000 to purchase more to sell the 22 parcels tradition- owner of House Auction Co. ed in February, but ultimately 13 own one or more of the proper- than 33 undeveloped acres along ally, but at the end of 2020, it en- Forty-seven bidders registered buyers from eight states spent ties. the 2800 block of Downing Street listed the help of Walter House, for the online auction that start- nearly $3 million collectively to “It was a privilege and very and 2803 Forest Hills Road. What’s next for the mall? As buildings decay, owners seek ‘catalyst project’

By Brie Handgraaf [email protected] | 252-265-7821

The defunct Wilson Mall sits in an increasing state of dis- repair, while scattered around it are thriving businesses sup- ported by loyal customers who go to the movies, shop for a new outfit or grab a sausage biscuit on the way to work. Yet dozens of acres of prime real estate sit idle at the inter- section of Ward Boulevard and Tarboro Street. The owners have enlisted local leaders’ help to remove the eyesore from the popular crossroads. “The win for the community is not what comes back there. The win for the community is getting (the mall) down,” Hull Property Group Vice President John Mul- herin said. “The win for AMC is getting it down. The win for Abrams and Roses is getting the Since the Wilson Mall shuttered in 2015, this sign on Parkwood Boulevard has taken a beating. Brie Handgraaf | Times buildings down, because it is a blight.” relocation to the Raleigh Road As such, Hull has brought a you need a catalyst project that gone, and we could have raced Parkway corridor. variety of local leaders to the justifies the cost of demolition.” to the bottom by just choosing THE BIG PICTURE Mulherin admits demolish- table in the hopes of collaborat- Mulherin said Hull could have any tenant to get it occupied. ing the former mall is the first ing to find the right “catalyst transformed the once-popular We have chosen, though, not to The dilapidation didn’t hap- priority but estimates the cost project.” mall into a flea market, indoor junk it up with something that pen overnight. at several million dollars, with “I think we can all agree storage or a distribution center, is not conducive to the overall Starting in the 1960s, the re- measures to protect remaining that the best thing is to have it but the owners want to find “the needs of the area.” tail epicenter pulled shops from businesses adding to the price demolished, and whether it be- right use for the community.” Hull currently owns a variety Wilson’s downtown district as tag. comes something medical-relat- “To be a good steward of the of parcels near the intersection, individual stores were built, “We’re not proud of the prop- ed, a call center or who knows property isn’t necessarily about including the main mall build- and property owners in the late erty,” he said. “Reputationally, it what, it is going to take a multi- just taking any tenant you can ing, multiple shuttered bank 1970s enclosed the shopping is not good for us. Reputation- million dollar investment to tear find. Being a good steward at buildings, the recently vacant center to create the mall. ally, it is not good for the city, it down and get it to where the this point is actually not letting Firestone, Abrams and Bojan- Changes in shopping habits in and it is not reputationally good property is marketable for some the wrong tenant in,” he said. gles as well as the theater and the coming decades led to major for the county or the hospital, other use,” he said. “When it re- “It is a hard concept to grasp, retailers’ closure and stores’ which is the biggest neighbor.” quires that kind of investment, but the era of retail at the mall is See MALL, Page 7A Wilson’s police chief set to retire June 1 From staff reports Thursday news re- men and women of the Wilson through the police department’s him the National PAL Law En- lease. “Our greatest Police Department that are re- ranks over his 26-year career forcement Officer of the Year in Wilson Police Chief Thomas strengths are the sponsible for the department’s and was named chief in Febru- 2018. Hopkins said he plans to Hopkins has announced his re- strong bonds and successes.” ary 2010. City leaders credit continue with PAL as a volun- tirement, effective June 1. relationships with City officials will make an an- him with building a department teer after he retires. “It has been an honor for me our citizens and nouncement about Hopkins’ based on community-orienting During Hopkins’ tenure, the to serve the citizens of Wilson youth. It is our citi- successor within the next week, policing. long-accredited department as police chief over the last Hopkins zens, city staff and according to the release. His dedication to the Wilson 11 years,” Hopkins said in a the hardworking A Wilson native, Hopkins rose Police Athletics League earned See POLICE, Page 10A

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CORONAVIRUS CRISIS Wilson works to overcome vaccine hesitancy

By Olivia Neeley PROTECTION A health at least seven COVID-19-re- 16 hospitalized COVID-19 department [email protected] County officials and lated deaths since April patients with active infec- employee | 252-265-7879 partners are working to- 1. More than half of those tions and two in the ICU administers gether to notify residents decedents were men and with infections, she said. a COVID-19 Officials say supply is that vaccines are avail- women in their 40s and 50s, “The most important vaccine at the outpacing demand for able. Wilson County according to county data. thing to do right now is the COVID-19 vaccine. Ellen said officials have Agricultural The state’s daily percent- continue to wear a mask, For the first time, Health already seen instances Center. Drew C. age of tests returned posi- social distance to the best Director Teresa Ellen said where people directly ex- Wilson | Times file tive is 7.4%. Wilson Coun- of your ability, wash your the Wilson County Health posed to COVID-19 never photo ty’s rate is lower, coming hands frequently and get Department is having fell ill and didn’t have in at 6.9%, according to the your vaccine,” said Dr. difficulty filling appoint- to quarantine because most updated data. Ron Stahl, Wilson Medical ments. they’re fully vaccinated. cinate farmworkers and said during a Wednesday Ellen said positive cases Center’s chief medical of- “The unfortunate thing “This is something that are open to collaborations news conference. have slightly increased over ficer. “Everyone is eligible is that we are starting to excites me —no sickness with employers and com- Cooper said with the the past couple of weeks, now, so please to your part see a decline in the de- and people living normal munity partners to expand state’s COVID-19 trends which officials expected and be a vaccine hero. mand for the vaccine,” lives,” she said. access of the vaccine,” stabilized and continued due to spring break. County This is the best way we Ellen recently said. “The Ellen said many people Owens said. vaccination success, his health officials say Wilson can get closer to ending virus is not going away. don’t intend to receive the Vaccine appointments administration expects has gone from about 13 We really want folks to vaccine. She hopes that are available at both the to lift mandatory social newly positive cases per this pandemic.” know the importance of will change so life can re- health department and distancing, capacity and day to about 20 per day. the vaccine and what that turn to normal. Carolina Family Health mass gathering restric- EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION means to the community. “I am sure the recent Centers. Call the health de- tions by June 1. Cooper HOSPITALIZATIONS Wilson County is mak- We can’t achieve immu- issues with J&J have not partment at 252-360-0500 plans to issue an executive ing strides to ensure nity unless folks become helped to encourage those or Carolina Family Health order next week outlining Wilson Medical Center’s historically marginalized vaccinated.” who are already hesitant,” Centers at 252-243-1257. safety restrictions for May. COVID-19 hospitaliza- populations are vacci- Nearly 21,500 people she said. “However, we The statewide mask man- tions have increased over nated through equitable have been partially vac- cannot emphasize enough LIFTING RESTRICTIONS date is still in effect. the last few weeks, reach- distribution. cinated in Wilson County, that the side effects we Once two-thirds of ing a peak of 29 hospital- Of those who have been and 16,500 people have have seen with vaccines In addition to announc- North Carolinian adults ized patients last week, partially vaccinated here, been fully vaccinated. are usually very mild and ing a timeline for lifting have received at least one according to Sydney roughly 34% are African That breaks down to 26% resolve very quickly.” the state’s COVID-19 vaccine dose and trends Wilkinson, the hospital’s American and 7.8% are of county residents who Carolina Family Health restrictions, Gov. Roy remain stable, the state infection prevention coor- Hispanic, which is higher have received at least one Centers CEO Laura Ow- Cooper said it’s important also anticipates lifting the dinator. She said the hos- than statewide metrics. dose and about 20% of the ens said her clinics have that at least two-thirds of mask mandate and easing pital has also charted an Throughout North Caro- population is fully vac- seen demand for vaccines adults have at least one other public health restric- upward trend in the num- lina, 17.4% of African cinated. slow, but they’re still able shot as quickly as pos- tions. ber of COVID-19 patients Americans and 6.3% of Roughly 47% of North to fill vaccination appoint- sible. The mask mandate will admitted to the intensive Hispanics have been par- Carolina adults have been ments from the clinics’ pa- “With at least two-thirds continue through May. care unit and requiring tially vaccinated. have at least been partially tient base due to ongoing of adults vaccinated, our After June 1, face masks mechanical ventilation. Of those who’ve been vaccinated and about outreach and education public health experts be- will only be required for “After the main surge in fully vaccinated in Wilson 35.1% have been fully vac- efforts. lieve we will have enough people in public indoor January, we had been back County, roughly 31.3% are cinated, according to state “We have been work- protection across our com- spaces. down averaging around 12 African American and 5.3% figures. More than 76% of ing with the local North munities to be able to live patients a day in the hospi- are Hispanic, also higher people 65 and older have Carolina Cooperative more safely with this virus WILSON TRENDS tal,” Wilkinson said. than state figures of 16.7% had at least one shot, state Extension and growers and begin to put this pan- As of Wednesday, Wil- of African Americans and officials say. in Wilson County to vac- demic behind us,” Cooper Wilson County has seen son Medical Center had 5.1% of Hispanics.

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Appellate judge Girl Scouts plan about Girl Scouts and invited to bring their lunch will be provided. p.m., followed by bench headlines GOP social informational the Daisies program. For and bring a friend. A parent or guard- dog training at 5:45, a more information, visit ian must be present for youth coonhound bench N.C. Court of Appeals meeting www.nccoastalpines.org Youth hunt, registration at 1 p.m. show at 6 and a 90-minute Judge Richard Dietz will or call 800-284-4475. educational A United Kennel Club youth night coon hunt at address attendees during The Girl Scouts of the Youth Education P ro - 7. a Wilson County Republi- North Carolina Coastal Republican Party expo planned gram class follows at 2. For more information, can Party social planned Pines will hold an infor- plans ladies’ lunch Three National Rifle As- call Pat Baggett at 252- for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, mational meeting for new The Toisnot Swamp sociation Youth Hunter 536-1883 or Terry Wil- April 27, at the Elks and prospective Daisies, The Wilson County Re- Coon Hunters Association Education Program liams at 252-299-2421. Lodge, 2814 Fieldstream scouts in kindergarten publican Party will hold will hold a youth hunt at events — the hunter Drive. and first grade, and their the Conservative Ladies 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at safety trail challenge, COMMUNITY BRIEFS are Admission is free. Appe- parents from 6:30-7:30 Lunch at noon on Wednes- 5072-G Webb Lake Road hunting wildlife iden- published as a public ser- tizers and soft drinks will p.m. Thursday, April 29, at day, May 5, at the Repub- east of Wilson. Admission tification and the light vice of The Wilson Times. be provided, and a cash First Presbyterian Church, lican Museum of North is free for youths 18 and hunting rifle challenge Email submissions to Lori bar will be available. 414 Sunset St. Carolina, 2000 Nash St. under, and food, goodie — begin at 3 p.m. Parrish at lori@wilson- Attendees will learn N., Suite B. Women are bags, awards and prizes Dinner is planned for 5 times.com.

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Verda Harris Campbell James Watson Winbourne Jeffrey Wayne Moses April 1, 1922 — April 17, 2021 Aug. 2, 1941 — April 19, 2021 Jeffrey Wayne Moses, 45, died Saturday, April “And her children will rise up and call her James “Jimmy” Watson Winbourne, 79, of Wil- 17, 2021. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, blessed...” son, entered into the kingdom eternal on Mon- at McIntyre Funeral Home, 1215 Royal Ave., Proverbs 31:28 day, April 19, 2021. Goldsboro. A public visitation is scheduled prior The Capable Services will be to the service from 1-1:45 p.m. Friday at Mc- Woman described held at 4 p.m. Sat- Intyre Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Ste- in Proverbs seems urday, April 24, at vens Funeral Home, Wilson. an apt description Wilson Memorial of the woman we Service with visita- remember today: tion an hour before. Albert Lee Artis Verda Mitchell Har- Guests should plan ris Campbell, who to adhere to state Albert Lee Artis, 72, of Wilson, died Tuesday, died April 17, 2021. guidelines regard- April 20, 2021. An hour of remembrance service At 5’2” she was a ing masks and social will be held at noon Tuesday, April 27, at Stevens force, as a daughter, distancing policies. Funeral Home. A public viewing will be from 10 sister, wife, mother, There will be a time a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 27, at Stevens and grandmother. of fellowship follow- Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Fort Lin - She was called ing Saturday’s ser- coln Cemetery, Brentwood, Maryland. Arrange- ments are by Stevens Funeral Home. Verda Harris Campbell “Tommie,” because James Watson Winbourne vices at the family’s growing up she was a residence in Wilson. tomboy. She was the A lifelong servant to See OBITUARIES, Page 4B youngest and most petite of the Harris sisters. God’s mission, James came into the world in his She played piano and sang and loved fun. She home church to James Woodrow Winbourne was smart and a good student. In 1942, she and Dillie Mae Winbourne in Wilson. Following snagged the most handsome bachelor in Green- his studies in Wilson and then Hampton, Vir- ville, who happened to be her preacher, A. Hart- ginia, James enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961. well Campbell. He served proudly in Vietnam from 1967-68 and Hartwell recognized her intellect and saw to after almost 25 years of service, he retired from it she finished her education at East Carolina Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, in Teacher’s College soon after they married. She 1985. While still stationed in Ohio in 1965, he was an English major whose primary teach- married Zelma Ruth Henry Winbourne and they ing vocation was with three little boys she and welcomed a daughter and son into their already Hartwell had. She was a voracious reader who large and rowdy family. An advocate for serving taught her sons a great love of reading. She read his community, he was involved with the Dents- throughout all of her 99 years. She met special ville Masonic Lodge No. 398 for over 40 years, needs of her children with strength and dogged- along with the Shriners of Jamil Temple, and ness. he was an active member at his beloved church, Tommie and the family spent many happy Milbournie Free Will Baptist Church. James summer days at the cottage on the Neuse River. was passionate about his role as Sunday school Hartwell would work at WNCT during the week, superintendent, his involvement in the Men’s and return to the river for long weekends of League and his role as supporter of the Upward fishing, boating, gardening, and playing poker basketball programs. on Friday nights with neighbors. Tommie was a He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Zelma; good sport. Though not much of a water-lover, daughter, Deborah W. Whitlow (Mark) of Co- she would board the boat with picnics and a lumbia, South Carolina; son, James W. Win- good spirit making sure the family crew were bourne (Jennifer) of Hanover, Pennsylvania; well taken care of. daughter-in-law, Kathy Winbourne; grandchil- Tommie loved beautiful things. She collected dren, Anisa Winbourne, Emily, Elizabeth and antiques and filled her home with fine furnish- Eric Whitlow, James, Emmett and Elijah Win- ings that she took great delight in. One of her bourne; and two great-grandsons, Kade and passions was beautiful table settings. She col- Kolton. He is also survived by his sisters, Doris lected cookbooks and china, which she used in Jean Miller of Hampton, Virginia, and Betty Gail generous ways to serve family and friends who Baker (Cecil) of Gafton, Virginia; sister-in-law, gathered for meals. Her greatest gift of hospital- Sandra Winbourne of Hampton, Virginia; and ity was her love and ability for cooking. Tommie brother-in-law, Warren M. Henry Jr. (Karen) of was a most excellent cook. Cincinnati, Ohio; as well as many generations of Tales of her best meals run far and wide in the nieces, nephews and cousins. family. Spaghetti is at the top of the list. Country He was preceded in death by his parents; his Style Steak with rice and gravy comes in a close son, Steven Ray Winbourne; his sister, Elizabeth second. Everybody agrees that her biscuits were Jane Page; and his brothers, Billy Williams and the best on the planet, and likely will remain the Bobby and Willie Winbourne. Jim was a force to gold standard going forward. be reckoned with, the life of the party, and will Tommie aged with grace. She made peace with be missed greatly by all who know him. the changes of aging and found contentment In lieu of flowers, please consider your memo- and acceptance in all her days, always saying, rials to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 403 E “It is what it is.” She never fought new realities, Front St., New Bern, NC 28560, or Milbournie nor did she ever become bitter. She was a gift to Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Jo Ann Rollins, all who cared for her, and she considered all who 5854 Countryside Road, Wilson, NC 27896. cared for her a gift. Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, Many have done well, and Tommie, Mother, 2811 Fieldstream Drive N., Wilson, NC, 252-237- Grandmother, you were one of them. A grateful 7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com. family will remember you with love and thanks- giving. Thank you, God. Tommie was preceded in death by Hartwell Maria Isabel Torres Campbell, husband; and sisters, Belva Steele July 8, 1964 — April 20, 2021 and Opal Thomasson. Maria Isabel Torres, 56, of Wilson, passed She is survived by children, Thomas Hartwell away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at UNC Medical Campbell and wife, Lib, Leslie Vann Campbell, Center in Chapel Neal Pearson Campbell, and wife, Sarah Ferrell. Hill. Her grandchildren are Lisa Campbell Rivers and Maria was born in Wayne, Richard Thomas Campbell and Sandi, Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Mary-Mitchell Campbell and John Leslie Camp- on July 8, 1964. bell and Erin. Great–Grandchildren are Hart Riv- Please visit our ers, Cate Rivers, Will Campbell, Lizzy Campbell, website for the com- Katherine Campbell, Elizabeth Campbell, and plete obituary. Charlotte Campbell. A funeral service A celebration of life and resurrection will be will be held at Provi- held at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church dence Funeral and in Raleigh on Thursday, May 27th at 2 p.m. You Cremation Service at are invited to greet the family following the ser- 4 p.m. Friday, April vice on the front lawn of the church. 23. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made The family will to: The James A. Campbell House, Harnett Maria Isabel Torres receive friends one County Historical Society Foundation, Inc., P.O. hour prior to the ser- Box 65 Lillington, NC 27546-6185, or to The Joy vice. Class, Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, Arrangements are in the care of Providence 2209 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC 27608. Funeral and Cremation Service, 519 Broad St. The Family thanks: Dr. Ben Fischer, Transi- W., Wilson, NC 27893; phone 252-674-1553. On - tions LifeCare, all the people of Whitaker Glen line condolences may be shared at www.provi- and her personal caregivers Muriel, Lina, and dencefuneral.com. Bonita. Thank you all for your compassionate care. Services provided by Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary’s St., Raleigh, NC; www.brownwynnera- Betty Jones leigh.com. Betty Jones, 66, died Monday, April 19, 2021. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home. Lola Artis LUCAMA — Daphne Lewis Lola Artis, 66, died Daphne Lewis, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, Wednesday, April April 21, 2021. Arrangements are by Stevens Fu- 21, 2021. Funeral neral Home. will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 26, at Contending for the Faith Church Eddie Junior Joyner Ministries, Wilson. ELM CITY — Eddie Junior Joyner, 68, died Burial will follow Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Arrangements are by in Hamilton Burial Stevens Funeral Home. Gardens. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Sun- day, April 25, at Car- rons Funeral Home. Lola Artis Arrangements are by The Wilson Times Carrons Funeral Home, Wilson. 4A THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, April 23, 2021

Obituaries continued from page 3A Ruby Diane Sauls Hilton Webb Bass Jr. William Ray Stallings Ruby Diane Sauls, May 27, 1954 — April 18, 2021 63, of Georgia, died Hilton Webb Bass Jr. “Butch,” 66, of Wilson, Oct. 27, 1944 — April 21, 2021 Wednesday, April went to be with his heavenly father on April 18, William Ray Stallings, 76, of Wilson, passed 14, 2021. Funeral 2021. Due to CO- away Wednesday. His funeral services will be service is scheduled VID-19, a private held at 11 a.m. Sat- for 2 p.m. Saturday, family service will be urday, April 24, at April 24, at Stevens held at Joyner’s Fu- Joyner’s Funeral Funeral Home, 1820 neral Home, Wilson. Home, Wilson. In- Martin Luther King Butch had an in- terment will follow Jr. Parkway, Wil- fectious smile and in Bailey Town son. A public walk- positive energy that Cemetery. The Rev. through visitation is would light up a Charles Thompson scheduled from 3-6 room. The person will officiate. p.m. Friday, April 23, who people love to The family will at the funeral home. be around is a defini- receive friends from Ruby Diane Sauls Arrangements are tion well suited for 10-10:45 a.m. Sat- by Stevens Funeral him. Charismatic urday at Joyner’s Home. to be exact, natural Funeral Home, 4100 Hilton Webb Bass Jr. charm. Raleigh Road Park- “You Are a Stranger William Ray Stallings way, Wilson. Vanessa Daughtridge-Forsythe Here But Once” is a William is survived philosophy he adopted, lived by and carried into by his loving wife, Vanessa a 28-year business, Hilton’s Men’s and Ladies’ Sue Manning Stallings of the home; daughter, Daughtridge-For- Shop. This journey he and his wife, Alice, set Amy Sue Creech and husband, Herbie, of Selma; sythe, 45, of Wilson, forth on was nothing but rewarding. The lifelong sons, Dennis Ray Stallings and Johnny David died Thursday, April relationships that were made will never be for- Stallings, both of Wilson; granddaughters, Tiffa- 15, 2021. Funeral gotten. ny Rook, Brandy Mouser and April Creech; five service will be 2 p.m. Butch is preceded in death by his parents, Hil- great-grandchildren; mother, Ruby Cone Stall- Sunday, April 25, at ton Webb Bass and Inez Jackson Bass. ings of Bailey; and his brothers, Danny Stallings Contending For the He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Alice of Middlesex and Randy Stallings of Bailey. Faith Ministries, 1006 Adams Bass; sister, Trudy Williams and hus- Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Fu- Academy St. E. A band, David; sister-in-law, Suzanne Hughes; neral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net. pubic walk-through brother-in-law, Skip Adams; and several nieces is scheduled from and nephews. 2-5 p.m. Saturday, In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed Juanita Inez Winstead April 24, at Stevens to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Juanita Inez Win- Funeral Home, 1820 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678 stead, 69, passed away on April 18, 2021. Vanessa Daughtridge- Martin Luther King or online at www.stjude.org. She was born in Forsythe Jr. Parkway. Arrange- The family would like to send sincere gratitude Wilson and was a ments are by Stevens to Community Home Care and Hospice of Wil- resident of Newport Funeral Home. son for the staff’s love and care during this most News, Virginia, for difficult time. 40 years. Juanita re- Minnie Jones Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Fu- ceived her bachelor’s neral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net. degree in business Minnie Ruth education from Atlan- Darden Jones, 87, of tic Christian College Wilson, died Thurs- Ronald Tyson in Wilson. She retired day, April 15, 2021. Ronald Earl “Tony as an instructional Funeral will be held Bug” Tyson, 54, of system specialist for at 11 a.m. Saturday, Wilson, died Thurs- the U.S. Government- April 24, at Tab- day, April 15, 2021. Civil Service after 30 ernacle Temple of Funeral will be held years of service. She Jesus Christ. Burial at 1 p.m. Sunday, will follow in Rest Juanita Inez Winstead was of the Pentecos- April 25, at L.N. tal Holiness faith. Haven Cemetery. Forbes Original Free Juanita was preceded Visitation will be Will Baptist Taber- in death by her parents, Thelton and Nellene 10 a.m. Saturday at nacle. Burial will Faye Godwin. Tabernacle Temple follow in Rest Haven She is survived by her husband, Danny Kirk of Jesus Christ. Ar- Cemetery. Visitation rangements are by Winstead; daughter, Melissa Carol Winstead Minnie Jones will be 4 p.m. Satur- of Newport News; and sister, Carolyn Jean Carrons Funeral day, April 24, at Car- Walston of Wilson. Home. rons Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Thurs- Ronald Tyson Arrangements are day, April 22, at Peninsula Memorial Park. Jeff Scott by Carrons Funeral Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Home. Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport ROCKY MOUNT — Jeff Scott, 59, died Sun- News, VA 23601. day, April 18, 2021. Funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Carrons Funeral Mary Helen Clay Dew Home. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cem- Mary Helen Clay Nicholas Ellis etery, Wilson. Visitation will be 4 p.m. Friday, Dew, 79, of Wilson, Nicholas “Little April 23, at Carrons Funeral Home. Arrange- died Monday, April Nick” Ellis, 25, of ments are by Carrons Funeral Home, Wilson. 19, 2021. The funeral Wilson, died Sunday, service is scheduled April 18, 2021. Fu- for 11 a.m. Sunday, neral will be held at Raleigh Tomblin April 25, at Stevens 2 p.m. Sunday, April Funeral Home, 1820 25, at Tabernacle Raleigh Tomblin, 66, of Wilson, died Monday, Martin Luther King Temple of Jesus April 19, 2021. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Jr. Parkway. A pub- Christ. Burial will Sunday, April 25, at Hamilton Burial Gardens. lic walk-through is follow in Hamilton Visitation will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at scheduled from 2-5 Burial Gardens. Visi- Carrons Funeral Home. Arrangements are by p.m. Saturday, April tation will be 3 p.m. Carrons Funeral Home. 24, at the funeral Saturday, April 24, home. Arrangements at Carrons Funeral Stanley Jenkins are by Stevens Fu- Home. Arrange- Mary Helen Clay Dew neral Home. PHILADELPHIA — Stanley Jenkins, 64, for- Nicholas Ellis ments are by Car- rons Funeral Home. merly of Wilson, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Elaine Hopkins Thursday, April 29, at Calvary Reformed Church Elaine Hopkins, 67, died Monday, April 19, in Philadelphia. 2021. Arrangements are incomplete with Ste- Mattie Farmer Local survivors are two brothers, Izel Jenkins vens Funeral Home, Wilson. ELM CITY — Mat- (Tina) and Dr. Sellers Jenkins (Dorothy). tie Farmer, 88, died Local announcement is made by Carrons Fu- Saturday, April 17, neral Home, Wilson. Mary Dew 2021. Funeral will be Mary Dew, 79, of Wilson, died Monday, April held at 11 a.m. Satur- 19, 2021. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral day, April 24, at Ste- John Russell Wiggs Jr. Home. vens Funeral Home. A walk-through BLOUNTS CREEK — John Russell Wiggs Jr., visitation will be 84, formerly of Fremont, died Wednesday, April Phyllis Marie Woodard from 3-6 p.m. Friday, 21, 2021. Jan. 30, 1948 — April 19, 2021 Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Elm- April 23, at Stevens Phyllis Marie Woodard, 73, of Wilson, formerly Funeral Home. Ar- wood Cemetery in Fremont. He owned and operated the former Wilson of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away Mon- rangements are by day, April 19, 2021, at her residence. Stevens Funeral Welding and Medical Supply. Among his survivors is his wife, Winnie Odom She was born Jan. 30, 1948, in Ironton, Ohio, Home, Wilson. a daughter of the late Vilas Ward and Lillie Mae Mattie Farmer Wiggs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rus- Wright Ward Huff. sell and Annie Peele Wiggs. She was a retired cashier for Wilson County Arrangements are by Wilson Memorial Ser- Schools and was a member of VFW Post 9738 vice, 2811 Fieldstream Drive N., Wilson, 252- and DAV Chapter 2. Teryll Deberry 237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com. Survivors include her husband, Homer “Butch” Woodard; and a brother, Ernest Ward RALEIGH — (Gayna) of Troutville, Virginia. Teryll Dontreal Bryson Tyler Carr Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Deberry, 34, died Bryson Tyler Carr, 30, died Friday, April 16, Friday, April 23, at Chapman’s Mortuary, Hun- Monday, April 12, 2021. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, tington, with Pastor Chris Fulks officiating. Buri- 2021. Funeral will April 24, at Higher Calling Baptist Church. al will be in Highland Cemetery, Huntington. be held at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Ar- Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the Saturday, April 24, rangements are by Matthews Family Mortuary, funeral home. at Contending for Rocky Mount. Online condolences may be sent to the family the Faith Church at www.chapmans-mortuary.com. Ministries, Wilson. Jonnie Ray Boswell Arrangements are THE WILSON TIMES publishes brief death notices at by Stevens Funeral Jan. 4, 1952 — April 19, 2021 no charge. Full obituaries are published on a paid Home, Wilson. Jonnie Ray Boswell, 69, died Monday, April basis. The obituary deadline is 4 p.m. the day before 19, 2021. Arrangements are by Joyner’s Funeral the obituary is to be published. Contact Lori Parrish Teryll Deberry Home, Wilson. at 252-265-7850 with questions. Friday, April 23, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 5A

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IN OUR OPINION ‘Hands-Free NC’ a flawed approach to highway safety nsurance Commissioner Mike Causey wants drivers’ hands on the steering wheel, not on their smartphones. I As a statewide elected official, Causey has emerged as the LETTERS highest-profile advocate for the Hands-Free N.C. Act, a bill that seeks to ban use of a wireless communication device while oper- ating a motor vehicle. He’s issued news releases, shared videos Greenlight Marcos Alices garbage that should be im- on Facebook and YouTube and held an April 13 press confer- expansion is good WILSON mediately rejected. ence in front of a crumpled car whose teen driver was killed in a texting-and-driving crash. for Wilson County Critical race Ken Fontenot The N.C. Department of Insurance boss seems sincere, but in theory collapses WILSON his zeal to promote the legislation, he can’t help inadvertently I was very excited to pointing out its shortcomings. hear that the city of Wilson under scrutiny UNC’s Davis shares He invited Amos Johnson, whose daughter lost her life in the received an Economic De- his Christian faith wrecked sedan, to share his heartbreaking story during the news velopment Administration Critical race theory. conference. Yet Causey’s bill wouldn’t have prevented the girl’s grant to help Greenlight At first glance, it sounds I am a three-time N.C. tragic death. Community Broadband with provocative and intellectual. State graduate and am not North Carolina already has a ban on texting and driving. Gen- the construction cost of ex- However, upon deeper in- a Carolina fan. However, I eral Statute 20-137.4A makes it unlawful for drivers to type or panding fiber to Saratoga, vestigation, it is easy to see have always admired the in- read text messages and emails. Hands-Free N.C. specifies other Lucama, Stantonsburg and that CRT is communism re- credible basketball program prohibited uses of smartphones and tablets, but the bill falls far Black Creek. packaged and rebranded for built by Dean Smith and in short of supporters’ stated goals. Greenlight, along with consumption in the Western many ways emulated by Roy Causey tied his advocacy to Distracted Driving Awareness Parker’s Barbecue and Vol- world. Williams. Month and acknowledged that driver distractions include a pano- lis Simpson’s whirligigs, While that’s bad enough, When I heard that Hubert ply of risky behaviors. continues to bring national the worst part of it all is Davis was the new coach, “There are many forms of distracted driving — talking or tex- interest to our little city. It the false suppositions that I wondered why Carolina ting on a cellphone, eating or drinking coffee, putting on makeup, is something I have always undergird this insidious chose an assistant coach setting the navigation system, changing the radio station or tend- bragged about to others. and destructive ideology with no major college ing to a child in the car,” the Department of Insurance states in a The service has been spot- that promotes a victim head coaching experience. news release. lighted on all kinds of shows identity and falsely paints Recently, my son-in-law The list of potential driver distractions is endless. The North to include an episode on all Caucasians as preda- shared a video featuring a Carolina Driver’s Manual — the Division of Motor Vehicles hand- Netflix’s “Patriot Act” titled tory oppressors of Afri- portion of Hubert Davis’ book new drivers use to study for their road tests — includes Why Your Internet Sucks. can Americans and other first interview as the Caro- nearly a full page of warnings against drowsy driving, which the (Look it up. It’s on You- minorities. As an African lina head coach. A question National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates may Tube!) Can Greenlight, the American male, I openly was asked of him about the cause up to 6,000 crashes a year. Yet no lawmakers have filed bills city of Wilson and leaders denounce CRT and its role his faith would play in seeking to crack down on the chronically tired. do more to spread the idea falsehoods. Furthermore, his work. Making drivers safer is laudable, but why arbitrarily define of publicly owned fiber optic I warn my fellow citizens He gave an answer of some distractions as worse than others? And how many laws will networks? to not swallow the poison more than 3 minutes about it take to criminalize every conceivable risk? Yes! We can start with of Lenin, Stalin, Marx and his faith and trust in Jesus Some legislators seem to sense the inherent flaws in taking eliminating any limitations Hagel. Christ. It is obvious that a piecemeal approach. Senate leader Phil Berger’s office told for Greenlight and the city First, I believe that history God wanted his man in WRAL-TV that the Senate Republican Caucus is divided on the of Wilson from expanding plainly shows that despite that very influential role of issue, which may doom the bill’s chances of ever emerging from beyond the county lines. centuries of adversity and coaching young men and committee. Past legislatures have been oppression, African Ameri- representing UNC. Hubert Sen. Jim Burgin, R-Harnett, filed the Hands-Free N.C. Act as more supportive toward can are not victims, we are is his man! Senate Bill 20 back in January. It’s a retread of a 2019 bill that national telecommunica- overcomers. Consider LeB- I encourage everyone to prompted similar objections. tion companies such as ron James, Kobe Bryant, watch to the video at the SB 20 would allow drivers to use voice-activated systems to Suddenlink and Centu- MLK and Barack Obama. shortened link https://bit. make and receive phone calls and operate GPS navigation apps. ryLink than supporting I know of no nation in the ly/3gjukV7 or find and read But not everyone has a late-model car with Bluetooth wireless in- North Carolinians. There world where a minority has the transcript. Hubert Da- tegration, and not all cellphones are voice-activated smartphones. is no better example of our occupied the highest office vis said his faith in Jesus is Could allowing hands-free technology and forbidding handheld state leaders siding with in the land, except the US the most important thing to phone use constitute a form of discrimination against poorer and big companies than the Pi- of A. China and Russia as him. Faith in Jesus Christ less tech-savvy drivers? netops situation. (Google well as Cuba will never, ev- should be the most impor- Instead of declaring some driver distractions crimes based on it!) er see a minority run their tant thing in the lives of all little more than emotion, the General Assembly should work to Our state leaders, Rep. country. Christians. attack the problem at its root by improving the driver education Linda Cooper-Suggs and Second, observation will I am glad to know that curriculum, beefing up the DMV handbook and including dis- Sen. Milton F. “Toby” Fitch show that while there is Hubert Davis is my brother tracted driving questions on written driver tests. Could education Jr., need to support Green- racial oppression, FBI statis- in Christ, and I wish him and voluntary compliance work as well as prosecution? light in its quest to provide tics will show that the great- the very best as the coach at In truth, most motorists multitask behind the wheel — just ask affordable high-speed in- est amount of oppression UNC. a parent shuttling kids off to school and sports practices while ternet to as many homes in comes from within one’s running errands. Government should encourage drivers to con- eastern North Carolina as own ethnic group. Seventy Larry Price sider their precious cargo and reduce distractions to the greatest possible. Now that the fed- percent to 80% of crimes WILSON extent possible. But crimes and traffic infractions ought to be eral government is looking against African Americans reserved for behavior that causes genuine harm to people and for ways to bring broadband will be perpetrated by Afri- Williams fills property. networks to more Ameri- can Americans. The same Democrats’ Instead of writing tickets for every risk that could contribute to cans, the city of Wilson must holds true for Caucasians. theoretical future crashes, authorities should weigh distractions continue to lead the way in Seventy percent of all prescription for as aggravating factors that result in steep consequences when North Carolina. crimes against whites are leadership they actually cause wrecks. The city of Wilson is doing carried out by whites. Con- If the goal is really deterrence rather than soaking motorists a great job in fighting back sider sex trafficking in the I would like to personally for cash fines and court costs, wouldn’t charge enhancements for against the telecommunica- Black or Hispanic communi- congratulate Dr. Ronald distracted driving crashes serve the same prevention purpose as a tions companies and being a ty. Most of those oppressing Williams on his election ban on handheld cellphone use? voice for community broad- children into modern-day as a member of the North We join Commissioner Causey in urging drivers to put down band. (Once again, Google slavery are people of the Carolina Democratic Party their phones, avoid distractions and focus on the road. More edu- the Pinetops situation). The same ethnicity. State Executive Commit- cation, not more enforcement, is the best way to make our high- next step will be both Wil- Third, oppression is not tee. ways safer. son County and the city of acceptable in any way, shape He has a sterling reputa- Wilson working together or form. Furthermore, op- tion from his many years of to make sure every person pression is not worse when service and devotion at Wil- in Wilson County can have it is carried out by someone son Medical Center. Tell us what’s on your mind access to the Greenlight net- who doesn’t look like me. I In this time of political The Wilson Times welcomes opinions from readers on topics of public work. don’t know about you, but turmoil, his advice will be interest. Letters that promote a commercial product, contain either libel- With the recent growth in I know I don’t want anyone welcomed and his leadership ous material, personal attacks on individuals or vulgar language, and those new homes being built in ar- hurting me or my neighbors will be appreciated. addressed to a third party, will not be published. Consumer complaints and eas such as Sims and the Old no matter what they look This country is crying out letters containing unverifiable factual claims are ineligible for publication. Fields area, it will be essen- like. I don’t care if they are for leadership, and I am Letters should be no more than 350 words, must be signed and should tial for these communities’ red, yellow, black or white sure that Dr. Williams will include the writer’s address. A telephone number, which will not be pub- growth to have reliable con- — I, like you, value my pres- supply outstanding leader- lished, should be included for verification purposes. Letters selected for nection to the internet. ervation and will lawfully ship not only for the people publication may be edited and all letters become property of The Wilson I’m proud to be a member protect myself and others of Wilson County, but for Times. of this community and look against violence no matter the state. forward to see what the fu- who’s doing it. The Wilson Times P.O. Box 2447, Wilson, N.C. 27894 ture holds for Wilson and In conclusion, I outrightly Dewey B. Sheffield Phone 252-265-7813 Greenlight! challenge CRT as communist WILSON E-mail [email protected] 6A THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, April 23, 2021

Fike High School seniors celebrate on graduation day in 2019. Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo Gridiron graduations: Football fields to host commencement exercises

By Drew C. Wilson ber of seats available. Stu- students will be asked to numbers exceed maxi- [email protected] dents will have to register register guests online for mum allowed capacity,” | 252-265-7818 their guests online to pro- school records, and at- the plan states. vide schools with a record tendees will be asked to If staggered attendance Graduation ceremo- of attendees. adhere to guidance from is required, organizers will nies for Wilson County “In the event we need to health and government ensure that couples can Schools’ three traditional contact anybody, we will officials. participate in prom festivi- high schools will be held know who has been to ties together. outside this year. our facility,” Lyndon said. PROMS IN GYMS Attending students will Beddingfield, Fike and “Staff, students and guests be asked to register online Hunt high schools’ foot- will adhere to guidance Lyndon said high school and adhere to state health ball fields will host the from our state health care proms “will be held in- and government guidance. simultaneous June 12 and government agen- side school gymnasiums events. Ceremonies will cies.” or other large gathering AWARDS DAYS begin at 9 a.m. to beat the space(s).” heat and avoid afternoon EARLY COLLEGE School gyms are limited Awards days will be May thunderstorms. GRADUATIONS to 30% of maximum fire 17 at Fike, May 18 at Hunt Wilson County Schools code capacity. and June 1 at Bedding- administrators presented Early college high “If our numbers exceed field. the plan to the Wilson school graduations will be the maximum capacity of Awards ceremonies County Board of Educa- held May 15, according to 30%, then we may have to will be for seniors only. tion during its regular the district’s plan. go with multiple times for Seniors will wear their meeting Monday. High The Wilson Early Col- the prom so that we can cap, gown and other school principals met lege Academy’s gradua- stay within those caps,” graduation regalia to the with staff and student tion is scheduled for 10 Lyndon said. ceremony. representatives to gather a.m. at Fike High’s foot- Board Chairwoman Lyndon said award input used to formulate ball field. In case of rain, Christine Fitch asked presentations will be the plan. the ceremony will move whether dancing would be livestreamed to under- “It has been a lot of to Fike’s auditorium, an permitted. classmen. meetings with our stake- option available due to the “They will be wearing All parents and guests holders on this,” said Da- small school’s low number masks during the entire will go through a screen- vid Lyndon, the district’s of graduates. event,” Lyndon said. “We ing process. executive director of sec- The Wilson Academy of are in good shape in al- As space allows, parents ondary education. Applied Technology will lowing for dancing.” or guests will be able to The inclement weather graduate its students at Proms will be held from attend, along with award date for graduations is noon inside the school. 8:30-10 p.m. Dates haven’t and scholarship present- June 19, with alternative “Per-student tickets will yet been announced. ers. plans calling for drive-thru be issued based on the Lyndon said all juniors “Presenters will be held graduation ceremonies available seating,” Wilson and seniors in good stand- in the staging area until similar to those held last County Schools’ gradua- ing are eligible to attend time to present, rather year. tion plan states. their school’s prom. than being on stage for the Students will be issued Like the traditional “Multiple times for prom full ceremony,” the plan tickets based on the num- high school graduations, will be available if the states. DSS, health department seek staff raises to the pandemic. Commissioners Osborne said there are nearly 9,000 families in Wilson County currently receiving food assistance, review agencies’ which equates to roughly 22,000 residents. budget requests Part of his budgetary requests included salary increases for all em- By Olivia Neeley ployees, which he said they deserve [email protected] | 252-265-7879 because they’ve worked extremely hard throughout the pandemic. Wilson County Department of Social Wilson County commissioners He said the pay raise could help Services Director Glenn Osborne have started listening to county Wilson County’s lowest-paid DSS presents the agency’s proposed 2021- departments’ needs and wants as a workers. The agency has 34 staff 22 budget to county commissioners part of the annual budget process. members who receive DSS public as- Monday. Osborne requested pay raises Monday marked the first of sever- sistance in addition to their salaries. for all DSS employees. He said the al sessions with the county’s social agency has 34 workers who receive services, emergency medical servic- HEALTH DEPARTMENT DSS benefits in addition to their es and health departments, which salaries. Contributed photo presented their 2021-22 budget • Total requested budget is slight- requests. After each departmental ly more than $8 million with county presentation, commissioners review appropriation of roughly $2.7 mil- He said the increase in this year’s the budgets and hold discussions lion. Of the total budget, county budget request can be attributed and work sessions. funds provide 34%, revenues and to a few things, including supply “This is part of the annual process grants make up 30%, 18% is state costs. Less than a year ago, a box of that builds toward the county man- funding and 18% is from the health 100 surgical gloves cost the agency ager’s budget presentation on May department’s fund balance. $7.70. The same box now sells for 10,” said Wilson County Assistant Wilson County Health Director $19.60. Cobb said he estimates Manager Ron Hunt. “Our commis- Teresa Ellen told commissioners $20,000 more in his budget due to sioners are very much in touch with that nearly half of the $1.4 million that alone and $4,000 more to buy our departments, and this process fund balance request — $668,000 — surgical masks, which have also helps with understanding needs as is earmarked for a new heating and seen price increases. well as budgeting challenges.” cooling system. Cobb requested four new full-time Ellen said the agency has received positions, which also contributes to DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COVID-19 dollars and she believes this year’s increase. The EMS agen- the health department will be able cy currently has 69 full-time and 24 • Total budget is roughly $194.1 to receive more. Federal coronavi- part-time workers. million, which includes state, fed- rus assistance has covered overtime eral and county dollars. costs for employees working long COUNTY BUDGET PRESENTATIONS • County appropriation is roughly hours during the pandemic. $10.5 million, a 0.04% decrease Ellen asked commissioners for Other departments are slated to from the previous year. about $330,000 in staff raises. She is present their budgets to commis- Wilson County DSS Director not seeking any new positions. sioners in the upcoming weeks. Glenn Osborne said the agency • 7 p.m. Monday, April 26: Wilson has maximized federal and state EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson revenue, which means it used less County Solid Waste Services and county dollars. • Total budget is roughly $7 the Wilson County Public Library. While in-person office visits have million with a capital outlay of • 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 4: Wilson The number of advertisers that decreased during the COVID-19 $425,000. County Schools and Wilson Com- were pleased with the response pandemic, Osborne said the depart- Wilson County EMS Director Mi- munity College. to their classified ad in ment saw a substantial spike in food chael Cobb said the capital outlay • 7 p.m. Monday, May 10: County The Wilson Times assistance, Medicaid and phone request includes a new ambulance, Manager Denise Stinagle will make calls. He said mail-in applications a remounted ambulance and new a formal budget presentation to Pulse Research, November 2013 for these programs have tripled due quick response vehicle. commissioners. Friday, April 23, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 7A Leaders look ahead to long-term resilience By Brie Handgraaf opment Director Jennifer efficiently and effectively Local and regional lead- the wake of the COVID-19 you can deploy to move [email protected] Lantz. “We could be locat- toward that goal. ers gathered Tuesday as pandemic and the econom- your community forward.” | 252-265-7821 ing more projects if we had Shell buildings are built Hamilton spoke during ic upheaval it wrought. Like other foundations, that, so does your strategic to attract industry and the second installment of “A resilient community Golden Leaf has various The Golden Leaf Foun- plan account for that?” sometimes sit vacant for a the Wilson Chamber of will intentionally focus funding opportunities dation is finalizing a new “That was a key compo- year or more. For example, Commerce’s Public Policy on the good despite the available, but Hamilton strategic plan, and local nent identified,” said foun- Neopac was attracted to Series, which is presented bad,” he said. “When you said it’s critical that resil- officials are hopeful it’ll dation President Scott Wilson because of a Wil- by The Action Group. develop a strategy and de- ient communities leverage open the door for expand- Hamilton. son Corporate Park shell “It is great to be actually velopment ideas, I encour- their existing resources to ed funding opportunities. “Yes!” Lantz exclaimed. building, but company here, not virtually here,” age folks to look around start projects rather than “Shell buildings have Job creation is the cor- officials opted to buy land Hamilton joked. “It is very in other counties, states waiting for outside help. never been on Golden nerstone of the founda- and build from the ground exciting.” and countries to do a little “Focus away from what Leaf’s radar, but the build- tion’s programs, according up. The shell building ulti- He went on to address R&D, which is ‘rip off and isn’t working to what can ing shortage across North to President Scott Hamil- mately was sold to Hand- several elements he be- duplicate.’ I don’t mean work,” he said. “Long- Carolina is critical,” said ton. The challenge is en- Craft Healthcare Linen & lieves makes communities stealing logos, but tactics standing resiliency has to Wilson Economic Devel- suring that money is used Uniform Specialists. more resilient, especially in of successful strategies start local.” Mall’s rise, fall mirrored national trends

By Brie Handgraaf bett said he thinks Carmike’s [email protected] decision to build the theater | 252-265-7821 perpendicular to the main building and cut the parking Looking at the shell of the lot in the process hurt traffic, former Wilson Mall, it’s hard to especially among teens who imagine a time when it was the would spend hours cruising city’s premier retail epicenter. around the mall with friends. J.C. Penney was a downtown AMC acquired Carmike Cin- Wilson institution for more than emas in 2016. two decades before it relocated In 2005, Hull Property Group in 1965 to become an original bought the mall and completed Parkwood Shopping Center a major renovation, complete tenant on the future mall site. with a rebranding that changed Shops soon opened near the de- the Parkwood name to Wilson partment store, and the owners Mall. in enclosed the shopping center “And, lo and behold, the Belk in the late 1970s to create the store that was at the mall was mall. encouraged to move out on Before opening First Venture Raleigh Road, and that started Properties in 1999, Tom Corbett the exodus,” recalled Hull worked for North Hills, serv- Vice President John Mulherin. ing as the marketing director at “It really was the death knell Parkwood Mall, and climbed the in the mall when everything corporate ladder to manage the was pushed out onto Raleigh mall for about a decade. Road.” “When I went to work with Many small stores fled, and Parkwood, it was the first year anchor tenant Sears closed in after it was enclosed and Belk During the mall’s heyday, shoppers could visit stores including Camelot Music, Belk and Flowers Shoe Store 2010 with others following suit opened,” Corbett recalled. “Belk and have dinner at K&W Cafeteria or enjoy ice cream at Baskin Robbins. Times file photo before J.C. Penney shuttered in was downtown but moved to an- 2015. chor the other end of the mall.” independent shops, but owners — such as free rent for a year or Goldsboro, the mall in Wilson, “In the last couple of years Corbett said business was eventually leaned more on re- an ability to walk away from the a mall in Rocky Mount, two of the mall, I would not even booming, and popular events gional and national retailers. store if sales didn’t meet expec- or three malls in Raleigh and go in it just because I could see like a visit from Ben Jones, “They were willing to pay tations — and some mall owners two malls in Greenville at one where it was headed, and I did the actor who played Cooter higher rents, which helped the decided not to give in, resulting point,” Corbett said. “We were not want to see it,” Corbett said. on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” transition from local to national in empty storefronts that hurt over-malled in the region.” “The best way I can explain it packed the mall “from one end tenants,” Corbett said. “Then it existing tenants due to reduced Outside pressure for low is like when a real good friend to the other.” became harder to attract nation- foot traffic. costs by non-mall retailers like is sick and you know you need When the mall opened, most al retailers to smaller markets.” “At one point in the latter era Walmart and online stores only to go visit them, but it is just too non-anchor stores were local, National retailers had big asks of malls, there was a mall in hastened malls’ decline. Cor- hard to do.”

Mall: ‘We think the property itself has great potential to be redeveloped’

Kroger, which closed in pleasantly surprised that for years, but the scores 2004. The Georgia-based the mall and restaurant we’ve gotten back since company also bought two closures haven’t reduced reopening have been re- wooded lots on the 1600 the regional discount re- cord highs, especially for block of Parkwood Boule- tailer’s popularity. cleanliness,” said Ryan vard in 2020. “We do have a lot of Noonan, director of corpo- “We think the property customers, especially at rate communications. itself has great potential Christmas, who want to The Wilson theater re- to be redeveloped once find out how to get into opened in October and the mall is demolished,” the mall, but we have to currently is operating Mulherin said. “That explain there is no mall three days a week. redevelopment can take and it is just us,” Hall said. “Going to the movies is a number of different “I think they are often an iconic part of America, avenues, but nothing is just in town to visit fam- but when the pandemic wrong with the location of ily for the holidays, and showed up, everything the property.” they don’t know the mall shut down,” Noonan said. Due to the proximity to closed.” “We’re working to build Wilson Medical Center, Corporate leadership that back, and the best company officials pitched put several Roses store way to do that is for ev- a plan for medical offices remodels on hold due eryone to enjoy a night at in 2016, but Mulherin said to the pandemic, but in the movies, then tell your the proposal didn’t get fur- December, the company friends and family how ther than the preliminary surprised Hall with plans great it was.” Joyce Mitchell and Mattie Simon look at flowers for sale Wednesday outside Roses at the phases. Hospital CEO to make some store up- The forced closure hit former Wilson Mall. Brie Handgraaf | Times Mark Holyoak said he grades in the new year. the chain hard, though, feels the current inventory “The grand reopening with company officials re- of clinic space is sufficient. was April 1, but we never portedly planning to close calls at the mall property would increase in value “The Wilson mall has a “We are supportive of closed the store,” she 10% of AMC’s American in 2018 and 2019, but no — resulting in higher number of challenges that the idea of bulldozing the said. “We closed the front theaters. Various factors arrests were made. property taxes — if Hull make it harder to redevel- land and creating some- entrance and pretty much influence the decision to Members of the city’s demolished the blighted op,” Mulherin said. “There thing that would help the entire store changed close a theater, and AMC community improvement buildings, but Mulherin is an elementary school support the community’s with a lot of stuff moving officials said they don’t team performed inspec- said that isn’t the case across the street, so could vision,” Holyoak said. and expanding. They also comment on speculation, tions in recent years, iden- thanks to successful ap- it be a school? There is not “There were some ideas painted the whole store.” but Noonan remained op- tifying nuisances need- peals to the 2016 revalu- that need in the commu- discussed of creating re- Hall said two new reg- timistic about the future of ing to be cleaned up or ation. nity. Would it be great as a tirement housing, which is isters were added to the Wilson’s AMC Classic 10. properties needing to be “Actually, the vast ma- 40-acre green space? Yes, also a need.” remaining store entrance, secured. Wilson officials jority of the ad valorem but that doesn’t justify the with customers quickly MANAGING PROPERTY, said mall management has valuation is currently significant investment I SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST adjusting to the change. EXPECTATIONS corrected the violations in the land and not the would need because there Around the corner from when contacted. buildings,” Mulherin said. is no return on that.” Several businesses sur- Roses at the theater, cus- While the remaining “The city has and will “So we don’t have that Former mall manager vived the main building’s tomers are once again businesses are working to continue to help the own- concern, and if that was Tom Corbett said he rec- closure, but the blight catching the latest Hol- survive, efforts to battle ers find potential rede- to happen, there is a legal ognizes the need for Hull and reduced traffic ulti- lywood blockbuster on the the empty buildings’ fur- velopment opportunities process we could follow to to get a return on its in- mately led several shops big screen. ther decline are constant. and link interested par- address it.” vestment to remove the to close their doors in AMC closed roughly The Wilson Police De- ties together,” said City Hull has three rede- blight. recent years. The popular 600 theaters in March partment said officers Manager Grant Goings. velopment projects in “Ultimately it is going to K&W Cafeteria boasted 2020 due to COVID-19, patrol the mall property “Malls across the U.S. are its portfolio, all of which take everybody, including steady business until the and leaders immediately on a daily basis, while closing, and there are no are defunct malls. One in the city and the county, pandemic hit and forced began work on a plan to Hull employs a local main- easy solutions as retail is Pennsylvania has been to cooperate and help a temporary closure. reopen them safely. Since tenance technician who changing.” demolished and is avail- turn it around,” Corbett K&W officials, though, an- projectors have resumed visits often. While there’s no prec- able for redevelopment concluded. “You’ll have to nounced last summer that playing across the coun- “We know people have edent for offering finan- as Mulherin said Hull felt give Hull credit that they they wouldn’t reopen at try, AMC employees have gotten in there in the cial incentives to Hull for “it is just in the right loca- are actively trying to find Wilson Mall. stepped up disinfecting past, so we monitor that demolition, Goings said tion.” a use for the property. I Roses store manager procedures, increased on a very regular basis,” the city “would likely only The company’s former don’t think they want it Andrea Hall said she wor- contactless customer op- Mulherin said. “If they are consider doing so if part Tennessee mall is ready to sit there anymore than ried the cafeteria closure tions, required masks and getting in, we’ll take care of a larger redevelopment to be partially torn down anyone else does, but would hamper sales, espe- blocked off rows to facili- of it.” project.” thanks to a pilot agree- they’ve got to find some- cially on senior discount tate social distancing. Police responded to 14 A prevalent rumor pos- ment to save some of the thing to justify the demoli- Wednesdays. She was “We’ve surveyed guests burglary or vandalism its that the mall property retail center. tion cost.” 8A THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, April 23, 2021 Higher costs forecast for tech building

By Drew C. Wilson million project at Wilson and steel availability will the construction price by [email protected] Community College’s Lee affect the steel-framed $700,000. | 252-265-7818 Technology Center. structure’s cost. Even if orders were The state Needs-Based “The costs of steel are made for the project this Superintendent Lane Public School Capital going to be a concern for fall, trusses may not be Mills warned the Wilson Fund will bankroll some our project,” Mills said. available until March County Board of Educa- $15 million of the more “The WAAT project is 2022, he said. tion on Monday that rising than 80,000-square-foot going to need some ad- The topic came up as steel costs will raise the building. Wilson County’s ditional funding. There board members got their new Wilson Academy of portion, a $5 million are going to be changes in first look at a comprehen- Applied Technology build- match, increased to $9 WAAT’s cost just because sive report on costs to im- ing’s construction price. million for a gymnasium of the supply and demand prove four of the district’s Mills said board mem- added to construction of materials.” aging elementary school. bers should anticipate plans. Mills said the cost of The report, prepared higher costs for the $24 Mills said cost increases steel alone could raise by Skinner Farlow Kir- wan Architecture in Superintendent Lane Mills said the Wilson County Board of conjunction with Mark Education should anticipate increased costs for the Wilson Letchworth, maintenance Academy of Applied Technology building. Drew C. Wilson | Times department director, ex- amined costs associated age of 50 in Plan B to 209 classroom furniture to as- with major upgrades to in Plan A. sist with social distancing Barnes, Frederick Dou- • Administrators de- and sanitation; heating, glass, Lee Woodard and tailed contracts that didn’t ventilation and air con- Wells elementary schools. require board approval, ditioning upgrades that Board member Henry including $87,060 to will assist with air quality; ¢ Mercer said costs associ- Hershey Creamery for removal of carpet in 58 25 ated with the WAAT build- renewal of an agreement classrooms and replace- ing underscore the point for ice cream; $47,885.80 ment of floor coverings that making renovations to SFSPac Chemical Corp. with tile; instructional to existing buildings “is a to renew an agreement software and software heck of a lot cheaper than for sanitation and ware- to digitize processes; building new schools.” washing chemical prod- professional develop- ucts; $45 to $50 per hour ment for staff; mental IN OTHER BUSINESS to Aveanna Healthcare health support positions for private-duty nursing (executive director for • The board approved services for exceptional student services, mental Wilson County Schools’ children (last year’s cost health coordinator, lead MakeMake itit $24,961,517 local current was $43,464); and $52,426 social-emotional learning expense budget request to Envirocon Inc for a psychologist); classroom for 2021-22 with a $1 mil- ventilation system con- positions to reduce class happen.Happen. lion capital outlay budget trols upgrade at Barnes size; and interventionists request. Wilson County Elementary School. to work with small groups commissioners will review • School board mem- during the day. the requests. In response bers approved contracts • The board approved a to the governor’s pro- of more than $90,000 that 10-year lease agreement posed budget, retirement required board approval, with the Rock Ridge Youth rates have increased including $1,278,693.88 to Athletic Association for from 22.80% to 24.37%, Encore for 300 86-inch in- after-hours use of the ath- and hospitalization has teractive television panels letic fields at Rock Ridge increased from $6,500 for K-12 classrooms and Elementary School for $1 to $6,580. Teachers will $224,543 to Envirocon for per year. receive a $1,575 salary a ventilation controls up- • The board approved a increase. grade at Fike High. proposed school resource • School board mem- • The board approved officer memorandum of bers reviewed updated applications for Elementa- agreement between the figures on student atten- ry and Secondary School Wilson County Board of dance and bus ridership Emergency Relief funds Education, Wilson County Registration is (252) 291-1195 as the district transitioned from the Coronavirus Schools, the Wilson Coun- from Plan B (hybrid re- Aid, Relief and Economic ty Sheriff’s Office and Wil- wilsoncc.edu mote learning) to Plan A Security Act and the son County Emergency OPEN NOW! (face-to-face learning). Coronavirus Response Management “in order In-person attendance and Relief Supplemental to foster an efficient and more than doubled for Appropriations Act in the cohesive program that will middle schools and more amount of $16,633,832 of build a positive relation- than quadrupled for high ESSER II funds available ship between law enforce- schools in the transition through September 2023, ment officers, school ad- from Plan B to Plan A. $37,220,943 of ESSER III ministrators, parents and The district’s six middle funds available through the students in the Wilson schools had an average September 2024 and County public schools.” of 596 children in their $7,444,189 from ESSER III • The board approved cohort in Plan B versus set aside for hearing loss. proposed items to be de- 1,388 in Plan A. Middle The applications will be clared surplus and sold school bus ridership grew submitted for a variety of at an auction scheduled from 241 students in Plan needs, including all costs Saturday at Horizon Ltd. B to 531 in Plan A. The associated with a six- at the corner of Ward district’s three traditional week summer program; Boulevard and Goldsboro high schools and two early compensatory education Street. colleges had 246 students for exceptional children; • School board mem- in their cohort for an aver- additional computer hard- bers nominated Mills for age day under Plan B and ware needs like devices, the Central Carolina Re- 871 under Plan A. High hotspots and contracted gional Education Service school bus ridership in- services to strengthen Alliance’s Superintendent creased from a daily aver- wireless access points; of the Year competition. Don’t overlook the off switch Off is a the madness. We will go world and breathe. We must perfectly back to a distorted order of take sufficient time for rest valid placing work before family and restoration or we will be position, and our will before God’s. overcome by the never-end- and I I have always thought ing onslaught of sadness, am daily that I was good at navi- brokenness and tragedy. finding gating crises. In the im- The off switch is a gift, more mediate throes of a po- and God meets us there. LAMONIQUE power in tentially terrible situation, When we come to Him, HAMILTON utilizing I’m usually calm, thinking He promises and delivers it. through what needs to be rest. The rest keeps us I don’t have to respond handled, what if anything from fainting. It gives us to every news item. I don’t needs to be said and del- time to reignite our fire, have to be on the guest list egating responsibilities our light. It helps us be of every post-vaccine event. among the most likely better parents, children, I don’t have to maintain a candidates to accomplish friends and workers. spotless house. I don’t have the goals. This particular Watch a silly movie. Take to help my kid out of every skill makes me good at my a walk. Treat yourself to a jam. job, but it comes at a price. cupcake, a pedicure, a spe- It is acceptable to Eventually, my nerves cial dinner or a good bottle breathe, to take breaks catch up to me. It’s usually of wine. Turn everything and to create firm bound- after the situation is han- off and check in with God aries. Not only is it accept- dled, after everyone else is to make sure this work, this able, it is necessary. starting to relax and calm worry, this stress, this pain One of the things I down. My delayed trauma is actually a part of His pur- thought we were supposed response is isolating, be- pose and work for you. to learn from the pandemic cause everyone else has Trust me, the work will be was to be more thought- started to move on, and I there when you return. But ful in the things we do do not want to take anyone you will be able to handle it. and say, but as the world back to revisit a crisis. begins to reopen, I notice a Unfortunately, effec- LaMonique Hamilton is a return to a frantic pace and tively navigating a crisis Wilson resident and for- adrenaline-filled responses also means that I can see mer Times reporter and in an effort to have a say in the next crisis on the ho- copy editor. She is the cultural conversations. We rizon. There is no room national deputy director haven’t learned the lesson. to celebrate. There is no of communications for Re- The pent-up energy of room to breathe. The next pairers of the Breach and the past year has a ner- tragedy lies in wait. the Poor People’s Cam- vous, negative quality, The fixers, the doers, paign: A National Call for and if we are not careful, the givers, the caretakers Moral Revival and blogs we will not reap the good absolutely must find a way about arts and culture at that can come from all to turn off the noise of the iamlamonique.com. Friday, April 23, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 9A Read all about ‘the other woman’

For- first copy from Ferguson feel better about the now give me, Books and More in Grand and the past. She writes gentle Forks, North Dakota. A about you, your parents, reader, nice young man named your grandparents, show- but I am Sterling helped me. ing us in some detail about I have since called back what we refused to hear to take and once again spoke from them when we were a mo- with Sterling to order all younger. OLIVER ment of he had! He said and he I feel pride for our lost HEDGEPETH personal and his co-workers would generation and the people privilege. “scrounge” around to find who showed us how to I’ve been married for 55 copies. live and love and care for years and suddenly find I just received the first one another when we all, myself obsessed with a box of books. And what or they, your grandma and wonderful 95-year-old am I going to do with papa, had much of noth- woman I’ve never even these books? I am going to ing. met! Her name is Marilyn send them to a cherished Reading this book is Hagerty. few friends and relatives like eating that box of Like me, she tried retir- who might enjoy them, all chocolate-covered cher- ing, but it was not a good of whom are likely read- ries every Christmas. You fit. So, she went back to ing this column. cannot do it all at once. the Grand Forks Herald I never read a writer The flavor she leaves is and they were apparently like Marilyn Hagerty. She priceless. happy to have her return. is as colloquial and casual Reading this, you feel She has been with that as a 6-year-old sitting closer to those grandpar- newspaper since 1957, Indian style on the floor ents and aunts and uncles where she is a columnist. watching the Lone Rang- you never knew but see Marilyn Hagerty writes er or Captain Kangaroo in older black and white a lot: for the folks in and Mr. Green Jeans on photos in dusty photo al- Grand Forks, North Da- Saturday morning. She bums. kota; her children; her makes me smile and I feel as if I have lived grandchildren; her great- laugh out loud. So, I plan in those past years and grandchildren; and, of to order at least one copy places with those people. course, her friends and of her other two books as They are here for the the odd reader who corre- well. I just want to learn visiting. They are here sponds the old-fashioned all about her. to hold your hand. While way. She writes on a variety halfway through this But I am obsessed with of topics from restaurant book, I was starting to her daily life and living reviews to news of the day. feel sad because this and working. She does not One of her most famous reading would soon end. know the meaning of the restaurant reviews was North Dakota’s favorite word “retire.” I came to Olive Garden. It had just food critic is now review- know her through her son, opened in Grand Forks. ing takeout. She has been a columnist for the Wall Marilyn described the seen on “Good Morning Street Journal. He writes place more than the food. America,” the “Today” stuff you did not know Marilyn Hagerty brings show and CNN. Keep your about people who have my mom back to me. She eye out for this special recently died. I never miss makes me think of days person who shows us all reading his obituary col- gone by. Marilyn was born how to write and live. umn each Saturday with May 30, 1926. I think that my first cup of coffee. means she is around 95. Oliver Hedgepeth, a native Her son, Bob, and I ex- She and Queen Elizabeth Wilsonian, is a professor of change emails most Satur- share this age. logistics, teaching online days. I came to know her She gives me hope. at the American Military book, “Echoes,” through After reading her short University. Email him at her son. I ordered my notes on life in the past, I [email protected].

Dentistry specialist supports WhirliDogs WhirliDogs board treasurer Carla Stakes accepts a $500 donation from Dr. Heber W. Windley III of Southern Periodontology in Zebulon. WhirliDogs is raising money to open a downtown Wilson cafe that will serve hot dogs and ice cream while offering employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities. For more infor- mation on WhirliDogs or to make a donation, visit www.whirlidogs.com. Contributed photo 10A THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, April 23, 2021

Man charged in Pender Street Park killing

By Olivia Neeley The suspect, 25-year-old Nicholas J. Center. 4:29 p.m. by Pender Street Park and [email protected] 42-year-old Ellis. Ellis was found dead While officers were found Ellis dead from a | 252-265-7879 David L. Alston turned himself in Sunday in Pender Street responding, an update gunshot wound. Alston, faces to authorities, according Park. Police were ini- from 911 communications Police ask anyone with Police charged a Wil- a first-degree to Capt. Steve Stroud. tially called to accom- indicated that people were information to call the son man with murder on murder Alston is being held pany someone removing fighting at that location, Wilson Police Department Tuesday in connection to a charge in without bond in the Wil- belongings in the 800 police said. at 252-399-2323 or Crime Sunday killing. Alston the death of son County Detention block of Gay Street at Officers arrived at near- Stoppers at 252-243-2255. Police investigate Days Inn stabbing

By Olivia Neeley occurred last week. 8:45 p.m. April 15. Police Officials said Wilson next parking lot. Anyone with informa- [email protected] Officers responded to found 40-year-old Travid County EMS personnel Stroud said officers tion is asked to call the | 252-265-7879 a disturbance with pos- Blackston of Wilson suf- took Blackston to the found a gun while search- Wilson Police Depart- sible shots fired in the fering from a cut to his hospital while officers ing the grounds. ment at 252-399-2323 or Wilson police are inves- Days Inn parking lot at neck, according to Capt. secured the crime scene, Police have not yet made Crime Stoppers at 252- tigating a stabbing that 1801 Tarboro St. SW at Steve Stroud. which spanned into the an arrest in the case. 243-2255.

Prospective buyers walk Wilson County Schools surplus around rows of Wilson auction set for Saturday County Schools From staff reports surplus items ers, saws and sanders. scheduled Wilson County Schools will A broad range of tradi- for auction hold its surplus auction at 10 tional school furniture like Saturday a.m. Saturday at the Horizon tables, chairs, desks and morning Ltd. warehouse, 1723 Goldsboro lockers will be available for at the St. SW. purchase. Horizon Ltd. Auction items include buses, The auctioneer has included warehouse trucks, trailers, cars and a va- other items from consignment. at the corner riety of outdoor mowers and The warehouse is open for pro- of Goldsboro maintenance equipment, along spective buyers to inspect the Street with kitchen equipment includ- merchandise. and Ward ing ovens, steamers and cool- RDD Auction Inc is handling Boulevard. ers. the sale and can be reached at Drew C. Wilson On the smaller side, the auc- 919-222-3215. | Times tion has a wide range of wood- Admission to the Saturday working equipment including auction is free. For more infor- wood lathes, drill presses, plan- mation, visit www.rddauction.

Police: Hopkins also focused on long-range programs State to help farmer costs for continued from page 1A son Police Department in was transformed from including Boys 2 Men, January 1995, immedi- one football camp each Saving Our Sons, Girlz- quarantined farmworkers achieved the Commission ately entering Basic Law summer to a year-round N-Progress and Smart The Associated Press on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Training. initiative with more than Girls, along with one for the state legislature. The Enforcement Agencies’ After graduating from the 30 annual programs and teen mothers, Strong RALEIGH — North Caro- application period opened gold standard accredita- program, he started work events. PAL reaches more Moms. Agner said he lina has set aside money to April 14 and will continue tion with excellence. It’s as a patrol officer. He than 700 Wilson-area also was devoted to the reimburse farmers who bore through Dec. 15, or until considered the highest was promoted to senior youths each year. Wilson Police Explorers the financial toll of quaran- program funds are exhaust- achievement a depart- patrol officer, hiring and City officials said Hop- program. tining their workers during ed, the department said. ment can attain. recruitment coordinator, kins was instrumental in “Done right, police the COVID-19 outbreak last The exact economic toll “It has been a pleasure sergeant and lieutenant PAL becoming a 501(c) work is one of the most year, a state agency said. of COVID-19 is unknown working alongside the before being appointed (3) nonprofit organiza- important and honorable The N.C. Department of across the roughly 1,000 city’s leadership team, chief. tion with its own board of professions in our coun- Agriculture and Consumer farmers in the state who our city personnel and Hopkins also served in directors and operations, try,” Goings said. “We are Services said the state has employ H-2A workers. Lee among the best civilian the detective division in leading to exponential grateful that every day made $2 million available Wicker, deputy director of and sworn law enforce- vice and narcotics, along growth. and every night, the of- for farmers who employ im- the N.C. Growers Associa- ment personnel right with the department’s Hopkins also led an ficers of the Wilson Police migrant farmworkers with tion, estimates that “the loss here in our community,” Problem-Oriented Re- effort to focus on long- Department do their best H-2A work visas that allow of productivity and yield Hopkins said. “The sup- sponse Team and profes- range programs, hoping for all of us, while show- them to work temporarily in would be in the millions of port from the Wilson City sional standards division. to build lasting relation- ing respect and holding the U.S., The News & Ob- dollars across the state.” Council during my tenure City Manager Grant ships between officers themselves to the highest server of Raleigh reported Approximately 20,000 H- has enabled the Wilson Goings said Hopkins was and youth, according standards of profession- Thursday. 2A farmworkers will come Police Department to committed to building to Rebecca Agner, the alism. We thank Chief Funding for the de- to North Carolina to work meet challenging goals stronger relationships city’s communications Hopkins for leading by partment’s COVID-19 the 2021 agricultural sea- and achieve positive re- between officers and the and marketing director. example, and we pledge Farmworker Quarantine son, a majority of them from sults in numerous areas community during his Several youth mentoring to carry on the values and Reimbursement program Mexico, according to the of our operations.” tenure as police chief. programs were created the culture he has helped comes from federal CARES N.C. Department of Health Hopkins joined the Wil- Wilson’s PAL program under his leadership, develop.” Act money approved by and Human Services. Friday, April 23, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 1B The WilsonTimes Sports www.wilsontimes.com Six NCAA soccer tourney games to be played at Gillette From staff reports pionship games on May tian on April 30. South Six games will be played 17. Hosting early round Carolina and Montana at Gillette Soccer Com- matches on campus will tangle on April 28 with plex as part of the NCAA be East Carolina Universi- the winner getting No. 13 Division I men’s and wom- ty, Wake Forest University, Georgetown on May 1. en’s soccer tournaments UNC Wilmington, UNC In the men’s bracket, that will begin later this Greensboro and Campbell Fordham and Marshall month. University. Games will al- take the field on May 2 at The brackets for both so be played at Bryan Park 1 p.m., followed by UCF tournaments were an- outside Greensboro and and James Madison at 5 nounced Monday with Sportsplex in Matthews. p.m. in the second round. all games to be played in Gillette will be the site of The Atlantic Coast North Carolina. Gillette is four women’s games from Conference boasts both one of eight venues state- April 27-May 1. All games No. 1 seeds with Florida Florida State players celebrates their victory over North Carolina in the NCAA Division I wide, including WakeMed will start at 6 p.m. Navy State getting the nod in women’s soccer championship game in Cary on Dec. 2, 2018. The Seminoles are the overall Soccer Complex in Cary and New Mexico clash on the women’s tourney and No. 1 seed in this year’s tournament that, along with the Div. I men’s soccer tourney, will that will host both the April 27 with the winner to Clemson at the top of the be played entirely in North Carolina. Gillette Soccer Complex will host four women’s games women’s and men’s cham- take on No. 4 Texas Chris- men’s bracket. and two men’s contests. AP Beddingfield gets down to defense for first victory

By Jimmy Lewis that fell between the Bedding- [email protected] field middle infield. | 265-7807 But Bottoms quickly settled | Twitter: @JimmyLewisWT in, proceeding to retire five of the next six batters she faced via The routine play for the Bed- strikeout. At the plate, her line- dingfield High varsity softball drive, two-run triple into right team has been anything but rou- field sparked a four-run second tine so far this season. inning for the Lady Bruins that Three games with a combined established a 5-1 lead. 48 runs allowed has left the “We’ve been struggling the defense of the Lady Bruins in last few games,” Bottoms said. some precarious, error-filled “We couldn’t get our sticks positions. together, we couldn’t get our But Tuesday night against defense together and today we SouthWest Edgecombe, the finally got it together. I’m proud glove work of Beddingfield’s of everybody.” defense took a step in the right In the pitching circle, Bot- direction. toms struck out 10 and walked Senior right-hander Neleh two while allowing six hits over Bottoms struck out 10 batters five innings. Leading 5-1 in the and went 2 for 2 at the plate third, the Lady Cougars got a with a triple as the Lady Bruins run back on a one-out triple by won for the first time in four pitcher Mallory Brothers, who 2021 outings with a 14-4 victory Beddingfield’s Neleh Bottoms slides into home as she tags up on a popout to SouthWest Edgecombe catcher trotted home once the ball was in five innings. Ramzie Bryant (11) in the first inning of Tuesday’s game at Beddingfield. The Lady Bruins won 14-4 in five returned to the infield. Beddingfield’s 1-3 overall innings. Looking on is SouthWest Edgecombe pitcher Mallory Brothers (12). Jimmy Lewis | Times Bryant then doubled and record matches its 2-A Eastern moved up to third on a wild Plains Conference ledger, while helped limit any sustained dam- first three games,” Beddingfield an unearned run for SouthWest. pitch But Bottoms and the Bed- the Lady Cougars dropped to age. Beddingfield finished with head coach Jeremy Howard Center fielder Haley Davis dingfield defense prevented any 1-6 in all games and 1-5 within seven hits, with junior Abby Ed- said. “But I thought we made reached on an infield single and further harm, getting a flyout the EPC. mundson going 3 for 3 with an some key defensive plays to- advanced to second on an er- to junior Ashlyn Walker and a SouthWest produced threats RBI in the second. night.” rant throw, moving to third on a strikeout to end the threat. with the bat in the third and “There were some balls that The Lady Bruins committed a return throw that scampered by In the fourth, the Lady Bru- fifth innings, but Beddingfield’s hung around in the air tonight, pair of errors on the same play the bag. She touched home on reliable defense in the field and we haven’t made them the in the top of the first that led to catcher Ramzie Bryant’s single See BEDDINGFIELD, Page 3B

AREA ATHLETES IN COLLEGE Fike grad Futrell earns top SAC soccer honor

From staff reports man Makayla Everette league title for the first ECU’s 31 games, is batting Carson-Newman Uni- picked up at the junior time Saturday with a .279 with seven doubles, STUDENT-ATHLETE versity women’s soccer college level where she 1-0 defeat of Kennesaw three homers and 14 RBIs senior for- left off at Bed- State in the while stealing OF THE WEEK ward Emilee dingfield High conference eight bases in Futrell, a 2017 as the 6-foot-4 tournament 12 attempts. Madison Mercer graduate of center en- final. That The Pirates, Fike High, joyed a spar- gives Liberty ranked in the adison Mercer was named kling debut its first berth top 10 nation- Mhelped get her Hunt the NCAA Di- season for the in the NCAA ally in several High softball team back on the winning track last Futrell vision II South Everette Hurricanes. tournament polls, are 26-5 Abrams Pearce week, making her this Atlantic Con- Everette, a since 2016. overall and week’s Farris & Thomas ference Offensive Player four-time Times All-Area The Flames lead the AAC Law Attorneys Student- of the Year last week. selection and the Girls will face Washington in with a perfect 8-0 mark. Athlete of the Week. Futrell, who was also Player of Year as a senior the first round April 27 named to the All-SAC in 2019-20, led the Na- at the Sportsplex in Mat- Madison, a junior UNCW’s Pearce right-hander, pitched a team for the third time, tional Junior College Ath- thews. picks up CAA honor two-hit shutout as the led the conference with letic Association’s Region Abrams, who helped Lady Warriors whipped 13 points and tied for X Division II in field-goal Wilson Christian win the UNC Wilmington sopho- Northern Nash 10-0 in the lead with six goals in percentage at .546 and North Carolina Christian more Amberlyn Pearce, a five innings Thursday. She went 3 for 3 at the just seven matches. She was fifth in rebounding at School Association 2-A 2019 North Johnston High Honor Society as well as had three game-winning 9.2 per game while scor- title in 2017, has played graduate, was proclaimed plate, with a triple, two RBIs and a stolen base Club Unify and Junior goals among her 34 shots. ing 15.8 points per game, in eight of Liberty’s 17 Colonial Athletic Associa- Pink Ladies at Hunt. She Futrell was named SAC seventh-best in the con- matches. The junior mid- tion Softball Pitcher of the to her credit. Madison doubled twice in two at- is the field trip officer for Player of the Week once ference. Everette tied for fielder has taken one shot Week on Monday. bats while stealing two Club Unify. She previ- this season. Her 33 career third in blocked shots per on goal. The right-hander won bases in Tuesday’s 3-2 ously played basketball goals ranks No. 8 all-time game at 2.0. two games last week loss at Fike.. She struck and volleyball for the at CNU. She helped the Hur- ECU’s Worrell earns as the Seahawks went out 16 batters and gave Lady Warriors. Futrell will return in the ricanes to a 13-6 mark AAC weekly plaudit 4-0. She scattered seven just just one earned run Madison not only works fall with her extra year of overall and 8-4 in Region hits and struck out five while getting the loss, part-time at The Burger eligibility granted by the X Div. II, tying them for East Carolina University Wednesday in UNCW’s her first. Boy and Sweet Southern NCAA to all student-ath- second place. junior outfielder Bryson 2-1 win against Campbell. The daughter of Heather Scoops but operates her letes due to the COVID-19 Everette will return to Worrell was Pearce pitched the first and Craig Mercer of own online and pop-up pandemic. She graduated Louisburg for her sopho- saluted as the shutout of her collegiate Rock Ridge, Madison clothing store, Just A Lil Boujee Boutique. in December 2020 with a more season. American Ath- career in the Seahawks’ has a 4.5 GPA as part of degree in psychology and letic Confer- 3-0 win over Charleston in Hunt’s dual-enrollment Madison plays travel is currently in graduate Abrams part of ence Baseball the middle game of their program with Wilson softball for South Caro- Community College. She school at Carson-New- Player of the weekend series sweep. lina Elite National Team. Liberty history is a member of National man, pursuing a master’s Week on April She gave up four hits and degree in clinical mental Wilson Christian 12. fanned three. Worrell health counseling. Academy product Anna The 2017 Pearce leads UNCW Grace Abrams was part Hunt High with 67 innings pitched Everette flourishes of her Liberty University graduate claimed the hon- and is second with 31 as freshman at women’s soccer team’s or by going 6 for 12 at the strikeouts. She has a 4-6 historical run to the Div. I plate with two home runs record for the Seahawks, Louisburg Atlantic Sun Conference as the Pirates won all four who are 12-18 overall championship. games that week. Wor- and 7-5 in conference 104 West Nash Street, Downtown Wilson Louisburg College fresh- The Flames won the rell, who has started 28 of games. 2B THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, April 23, 2021

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The Associated Press CALENDAR (All times Eastern) CBA’s Brooks steps Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, April 23 Friday, April 23 College Baseball COLLEGE BASEBALL North Greenville at Barton (DH), 8 p.m.— Texas at Oklahoma St. (ESPNU) noon COLLEGE SOFTBALL down after 8 seasons 6 p.m.— Northwestern at Michigan (ESPNU) College Track and Field GOLF Barton at Conference Carolinas 9 a.m.— EPGA Tour: The Gran Canaria Lopesan Open, Second Round, Championships — University of Meloneras Golf Academy, Gran Canaria, Spain (GOLF) Mount Olive By Paul Durham 3:30 p.m.— PGA Tour: The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans, Second Round, [email protected] TPC Louisiana, Avondale, La. (GOLF) High School Varsity Football 6:30 p.m.— LPGA Tour: The Hugel-Air Premia LA Open, Third Round, NCHSAA 2-AA playoffs, quarter- | 265-7808 Wilshire County Club, Los Angeles (GOLF) fnals — SW Edgecombe at St. HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE (BOYS) Pauls, 7 p.m. 2:30 p.m.— TBA (ESPNU) 4:30 p.m.— TBA (ESPNU) High School Varsity Baseball Steve Brooks arrived at MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Sanford Grace Christian at Com- C.B. Aycock High as the 9 p.m.— PFL 1: From Atlantic City, N.J. (ESPN2) munity Christian, 4 p.m.; Wake NBA BASKETBALL Christian at Wilson Christian, 7 new varsity football coach 7:45 p.m.— Boston at Brooklyn (ESPN) p.m. 10:05 p.m.— Denver at Golden State (ESPN) eight years ago with a lot SOCCER (MEN’S) High School Varsity Softball of enthusiasm and energy 2:55 p.m.— Premier League: Everton at Arsenal (NBCSN) Beddingfeld at SW Edgecombe, 7:30 p.m.— Orlando City SC at Sporting KC (FS1) 6 p.m.; North Johnston at Nash for the job. 10 p.m.— Liga MX: Necaxa at Tijuana (FS1) Central, 6 p.m. Brooks announced High School Varsity Girls Soccer Wednesday that he was Saturday, April 24 Wilson Christian at Raleigh Christian, 4 p.m.; DASH United at stepping down from his AUTO RACING Greenfeld, 6 p.m.; Sanford Grace 1 p.m.— ARCA Menards Series (FS1) Christian at Community Chris- first head coaching job, 4 p.m.— NASCAR Xfnity Series: The Ag-Pro 300, Talladega Superspeed- tian, 6:30 p.m. way, Talladega, Ala. (FOX) but he kept the same 7 p.m.— AMA Supercross: FIM World Championship, Salt Lake City High School Boys Tennis upbeat outlook he has (NBCSN) Greenfeld at The Burlington 12:30 p.m.— IndyCar: Qualifying, St. Petersburg, Fla. (taped) (NBC) School, 4 p.m. throughout the ups and BOWLING 11 a.m.— PBA: Playoffs Round of 16 (FS1) High School Junior Varsity Girls downs of his Golden Fal- BOXING Soccer cons tenure. 10 p.m.— Top Rank: Emanuel Navarrete vs Christopher Diaz, (Feather- Wilson Christian at Rocky Mount weights), Kissimmee, Fla. (ESPN) Faith Christian, 4 p.m. “As of right now I’m COLLEGE BASEBALL just stepping down as the 8 p.m.— Mississippi St. at Vanderbilt (ESPNU) Saturday, April 24 COLLEGE LACROSSE (MEN’S) head football coach. I just Noon— Syracuse at Virginia (ESPNU) College Baseball 2 p.m.— Maryland at Johns Hopkins (ESPNU) North Greenville at Barton (DH), thought that after eight COLLEGE SOFTBALL noon years with everything Noon— Notre Dame at Virginia Tech (ESPN2) 2 p.m.— Georgia Tennessee (ESPN2) High School Boys Tennis we’ve been through in 6 p.m.— South Carolina at Florida (ESPNU) 3-A Big East Conference individ- COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) ual tournament at Barton Tennis that conference and with 8 p.m.— NCAA Tournament: TBD, Championship, Omaha, Neb. (ESPN2) Complex, 9 a.m. them moving into a new FISHING 8 a.m.— Bassmaster Elite Series: The Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite Sunday, April 25 conference and a new di- at Lake Fork, Lake Fork, Quitman, Texas (FS1) rection, it was just time for GOLF College Men’s Soccer 8:30 a.m.— EPGA Tour: The Gran Canaria Lopesan Open, Third Round, Conference Carolinas tourna- them to have a new voice Meloneras Golf Academy, Gran Canaria, Spain (GOLF) ment, pool-play round — Emman- 1 p.m.— PGA Tour: The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans, Third Round, TPC uel at Barton, 4 p.m. and it was time for me to Louisiana, Avondale, La. (GOLF) 3 p.m.— PGA Tour: The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans, Third Round, TPC College Women’s Soccer explore other opportuni- Louisiana, Avondale, La. (CBS) Conference Carolinas tourna- 6 p.m.— LPGA Tour: The Hugel-Air Premia LA Open, Final Round, Wilshire ment, pool-play round — Barton ties,” Brooks said in a County Club, Los Angeles (GOLF) at Chowan, 1 p.m. telephone interview. “I felt MIXED MARTIAL ARTS 6 p.m.— UFC 261 Prelims: Undercard Bouts, Jacksonville, Fla. (ESPN2) Monday, April 26 like the best thing to do is 8 p.m.— UFC 261: Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal (Welterweights), go ahead and do it now to Jacksonville, Fla. (ESPN) High School Varsity Baseball MLB BASEBALL 1-A Mid-Carolina Conference give Jon Horton, my AD 4 p.m.— Washington at NY Mets (FS1) tournament, frst round; Wilson C.B. Aycock head coach Steve Brooks watches the action 7 p.m.— Texas at Chicago White Sox (FS1) Christian at Kinston Bethel Chris- who’s been so good to me, during a multi-team scrimmage at CBA’s Hardy Talton NBA BASKETBALL tian, 4 p.m.; Cleveland at North time to find who he wants 1:15 p.m.— Toronto at New York (ESPN) Johnston, 7 p.m.; Corinth Holders Stadium on Aug. 12, 2019. Brooks announced Wednesday 3:30 p.m.— Philadelphia at Milwaukee (ESPN) at Fike, 7 p.m.; Hunt at Southern to be the next leader of the that he is stepping down after eight seasons as Golden 8:30 p.m.— LA Lakers at Dallas (ABC) Lee, 7 p.m.; Southern Nash at Wake Forest, 7 p.m. NHL HOCKEY team.” Falcons head coach, but will remain at the school as a 3 p.m.— Colorado at St. Louis (NBC) Brooks will continue 7 p.m.— Carolina at Florida (BSSO) High School Varsity Softball physical education teacher. Sheldon Vick | Special to the Times Hobgood Academy at Community RUGBY Christian, 4 p.m.; South Central at as a physical education 1 a.m. (Sunday)— Premiership: Harlequins at London (NBCSN) C.B. Aycock, 5 p.m.; North John- teacher at Aycock for now shorter path to the North times and that says a lot SOCCER (MEN’S) ston at Beddingfeld, 7 p.m. 12:30 p.m.— Premier League: TBA (NBC) but hopes to continue his Carolina High School with that conference that 6 p.m.— MLS: Seattle at LA FC (ESPN) High School Varsity Girls Soccer 6:25 a.m. (Sunday)— Serie A: Udinese at Benevento (ESPN2) 1-A Mid-Carolina Conference coaching career, either at Athletic Association 3-A we played in that I thought TRACK AND FIELD tournament, frst round; Fayette- the high school or college playoffs. However, when was already really the best 3 p.m.— The Drake Relays (NBCSN) ville Academy at Greenfeld, 4 5 p.m.— The Oregon Relays (NBCSN) p.m.; Southern Nash at Nash Cen- level. He came to CBA D.H. Conley and J.H. Rose 3-A/4-A conference in the tral, 4 p.m.; Hunt at Franklinton, 6 p.m.; New Life Storm at Wilson after eight years as the moved down to 3-A in the state or just the best con- Sunday, April 25 Christian, 6 p.m. offensive coordinator for last realignment five years ference in the East. It was AUTO RACING High School Boys Tennis head coach Paul Cornwell ago, it further squeezed so top heavy and I don’t 12:30 p.m.— IndyCar: The Firestone Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg, St. Rocky Mount Academy at Green- Petersburg, Fla. (NBC) feld, 4 p.m. at Ayden-Grifton after Aycock’s postseason think our kids have ever 2 p.m.— NASCAR Cup Series: The GEICO 500, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Ala. (FOX) High School Boys Golf spending one season as chances. competed at that type of BOWLING 3-A Big East Conference match at a volunteer graduate as- Brooks teams went high level against teams 1:30 p.m.— PBA: Playoffs Round of 16 (FS1) The River Golf Club, Louisburg COLLEGE BASEBALL sistant at East Carolina 29-60 overall and 12-36, year in and year out. 2 p.m.— Duke at Virginia (ESPNU) High School Girls Tennis 7 p.m.— TBA (ESPN2); UC Santa Barbara at Long Beach St. (ESPNU) Beddingfeld at North Johnston, University. Previously, he but the Falcons made the “I think we have a lot to COLLEGE LACROSSE (MEN’S) 4 p.m. was an assistant coach at playoffs five times. His be proud of and accom- Noon— Rutgers at Michigan (ESPNU) COLLEGE SOFTBALL High School Boys Golf Richlands for seven years. best season was 2019, plished. We were com- Noon— LSU at Kentucky (ESPN2) 1-A Mid-Carolina Conference 2 p.m.— Georgia at Tennessee (ESPN2) championship at Olde Liberty For now, he’s taking a when CBA finished 7-5 petitive with every team we 4 p.m.— Washington at UCLA (ESPN2) Country Club, Youngsville leap of faith. overall and 3-3 in the played. They would say that 5 p.m.— Gardner-Webb at SC-Upstate (ESPNU) CYCLING “I’m going to rely on ECC. However, his 2016 was the hardest game of the 2 p.m.— UCI: The LiègeBastogneLiège, 161.2 miles, Liège, Belgium (NBCSN) what God’s plan has for team started 4-1 and was year. We were able to put FISHING me,” he said. “I’ve always 6-4 and 2-3 in the ECC points on the scoreboard, 8 a.m.— Bassmaster Elite Series: The Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork, Lake Fork, Quitman, Texas (FS1) just kind of did what I with the top seed for the and we brought an exciting GOLF ONLINE thought was best and I 3-A playoffs in its posses- style of offense that made 8 a.m.— EPGA Tour: The Gran Canaria Lopesan Open, Final Round, Mel- oneras Golf Academy, Gran Canaria, Spain (GOLF) think I just need to take sion when Brooks discov- people want to come to 1 p.m.— PGA Tour: The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans, Final Round, TPC EXTRA Louisiana, Avondale, La. (GOLF) a step back and see what ered two of his players games in Pikeville.” 3 p.m.— PGA Tour: The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans, Final Round, TPC Louisiana, Avondale, La. (CBS); The PGA Professional Championship: God thinks is best for me had expired physicals. Brooks’ two sons, Nate, First Round, Wanamaker & Ryder Courses, Port St. Lucie, Fla. (GOLF) Use this QR code with and where I need to go and Aycock reported its irreg- 14, and Connor, 9, have MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m.— San Diego at LA Dodgers (ESPN) your smartphone or where I need to be and, ularities to the NCHSAA grown up at Aycock and NBA BASKETBALL and He’ll guide me and and took the four forfeit he said they weren’t happy 1:15 p.m.— Boston at Charlotte (ESPN) mobile device to ac- 3:30 p.m.— Phoenix at Brooklyn (ESPN) then we’ll go from there.” losses that ended the Fal- at first when he discussed NHL HOCKEY cess the Area Round- 3 p.m.— Boston at Pittsburgh (NBC) Brooks’ tenure at cons playoff hopes. his decision together. 7 p.m.— Columbus at Tampa Bay (NBCSN) up, including a middle Aycock wasn’t easy as the While Brooks’ CBA “We talked about it, the RUGBY 3:30 p.m.— MLR: Old Glory DC at New England (FS1) school result, from Falcons and fellow 3-A teams lost more than they three of us over dinner the SOCCER (MEN’S) Eastern Carolina Con- won, they were always other night when I felt like 6:25 a.m.— Serie A: Udinese at Benevento (ESPN2) April 19-20 7 a.m.— Premier League: Burnley at Wolverhampton (NBCSN) ference schools Eastern dangerous with his high- I had finally made my de- 9 a.m.— Premier League: Manchester United at Leeds United (NBCSN) 5:30 p.m.— MLS: NY Red Bulls at LA Galaxy (FS1) Wayne and Southern flying offense. The Falcons cision,” he said. “I talked SOCCER (WOMEN’S) Noon— FASL: Chelsea at Manchester City (taped) (NBCSN) Wayne saw the arrival were part of the highest- to them about it because of 4-A teams from Pitt scoring game in NCHSAA that’s what that’s what the Monday, April 26 County and New Bern to history Oct. 7, 2016, when three of us do. And, they turn the ECC into a split they lost 83-68 to Conley. were upset because they GOLF 4 p.m.— The PGA Professional Championship: Second Round, Wana- conference. It was rough “I told the kids we’ve love the kids and the peo- maker & Ryder Courses, Port St. Lucie, Fla. (GOLF) MLB BASEBALL on the overall won-loss got a lot to be proud of,” ple at Aycock, but at the 7 p.m.— Chicago Cubs at Atlanta (ESPN) record for the Falcons, Brooks said. “Of eight same time they’re excited NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m.— Carolina at Dallas (NBCSN) having to face 4-A teams years there I think we about where our future in conference play, but a went to the playoffs five could hold.” Lady Bulldogs drop Southern Wesleyan 4-1 to open CC tournament

By Jimmy Lewis ference tournament, advantage in corner kicks, yards out,” McNab said of day. That’s something we [email protected] improved to 4-3-1 overall but on Southern Wesley- Russell’s scoring strikes. need to work on moving | 265-7807 and will visit No. 2 seed an’s sole chance from the “That’s what we’ve always forward for Chowan on | Twitter:@JimmyLewisWT Chowan on Sunday after- flag, Molly Wanning’s cor- came to expect.” Sunday. noon to wrap up pool play. ner kick was headed at the It was Russell’s fifth goal Keegan got the goal The most dangerous ad- With each team holding a far post by Bryanna Pick- of the year. back for Barton in the vantage in soccer is often victory over No. 10 South- ens and past the reach of “I think Brenna 60th minute, heading a a two-goal lead. ern Wesleyan within the Barton senior goalkeeper (Keegan) played it across, deflection in the Southern And despite the Barton pool, the winner of Sun- Megan Bolick. and I just saw the chance,” Wesleyan penalty area and College women’s soc- day’s match will reach the That made it 2-1 in favor Russell said. “I just took catching Benner out of po- cer team controlling the semifinal round on Friday, Syaani Harris of Barton of Barton, which assumed it.” sition for the easy finish. bulk of possession during April 30. controls a throw-in as she a 1-0 halftime lead on Barton had to fend off Senior Abby Wade Wednesday’s Conference Southern Wesleyan had defends the final third of the freshman Lexis Gold- Southern Wesleyan after crossed it into the box in Carolinas tournament its season ended at 1-9-1. field for the Lady Bulldogs berg’s third goal of the the corner kick conver- the 89th minute, where pool-play opener at Truist “I think it was important during Wednesday’s year. Making an extended sion. The Bulldogs with- freshman Kylie Bowers Stadium, visiting South- to try and get a goal back pool-play opener of the run, Goldberg collected a stood two shots hitting the waited to settle the ball ern Wesleyan found a way and make it a two-goal Conference Carolinas long ball from junior de- crossbar, with Bolick turn- and send it past the line to to have the margin with game again and push women’s soccer tournament fender Hailey Russell and ing away Madison Wool- cap the scoring. 33:14 remaining off a cor- up for that fourth goal,” at Truist Stadium. Barton found unmarked space in bert at close range in the Barton will travel to ner kick. Barton head coach Andy won 4-1. Jimmy Lewis | Times front of the net. Sizing it 64th after a Joy Namyst Chowan on Sunday hav- But the Lady Bulldogs McNab mentioned. “For up, she finished past SWU shot clanged off the bar. ing dropped a 3-0 decision didn’t buckle defen- us, Southern Wesleyan tive of a side that clearly keeper Samantha Benner. Bolick stopped six shots in regular-season play in sively, and junior Brenna always makes it difficult. picked up the better of After halftime, Rus- for the Lady Bulldogs. Truist Stadium back on Keegan’s header off a That was our first win play. The Lady Bulldogs sell got her foot into a “We’ve got freshman April 9. failed clearance just under against them in three peppered the Southern long blast. Given plenty back there and people “They were the better three minutes later rees- years, so for us it was just Wesleyan net with 32 of room to operate from who have not played de- team,” McNab said of the tablished a two-goal mar- really important to get shots, compared to just 30 yards away, Russell fense before,” McNab said previous meeting with gin that Barton carried to back on. We’ve conceded nine for the Warriors. Of steered a line drive that of his defensive third. “So Chowan. “Our ladies need a 4-1 victory, giving it the a goal, how do we go those 32, a total of 17 were stayed underneath the that’s why we’re a very to react to that moving for- first victory over Southern again and get one back as on frame. crossbar and out of the attacking, forward-first ward, and we have a big Wesleyan in three seasons. quick as possible?” Keeping the pressure on reach of a defenseless team. That’s why when belief in this group that The Lady Bulldogs, Barton authored a stat the back line of Southern Benner. you need those big saves, that’s what we’re going to seeded No. 7 in the con- sheet that was indica- Wesleyan yielded a 13-1 “They’re always from 25 Meg came up with it to- do.” Friday, April 23, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 3B

Barton midfielder B.J. Wilson slips inside past Emmanuel’s Michael Balsamides (4) on his way to a second-half goal during Monday’s Conference Carolinas quarterfinal at Truist Stadium. The Bulldogs won 14-7 for their first postseason win. Jimmy Lewis | Times Barton stickmen get first win in postseason history, 14-7

By Jimmy Lewis nationally at the time on controlled the pace and [email protected] April 7 and currently No. the tempo and that was | 265-7807 10, needed an overtime our goal. Our goal today | Twitter: @JimmyLewisWT goal to escape the Bull- was to try to win posses- dogs with a 10-9 decision. sions.” After the final horn Against Emmanuel, the Barton held its compo- sounded in Monday’s Bulldogs trailed early, with sure early in the fourth Conference Carolinas Bakari Neely putting away quarter after Emmanuel’s men’s lacrosse quarter- a Nolan Winter assist 3:11 Jake Brundage was sent to final at Truist Stadium, into play for the early lead. the bench with a slashing Barton College players However, the Bulldogs foul with 12:21 remaining. quickly cast an eye toward replied with three straight Shamaz Durrant and Jus- the dorms. goals to lead by the close tin Parker briefly brought The Bulldogs had little of the first quarter, includ- the Lions within 12-5 at trouble on a sun-splashed ing Mandryk’s finish off the 9:44 mark, but the afternoon with Emmanuel junior midfielder Mark Bulldogs re-established College in securing the Crawford’s assist. a nine-goal margin with first postseason victory in From 4-2, Barton railed sophomore B.J. Wilson the program’s three-year off six in a row to take and Howard finding the history, but extending the control, culminating with back of the net. Wilson put season to at least Thurs- freshman Ian Howard’s away his 11th tally of the day afternoon ensured third goal of the year from year. that four Bulldogs en- classmate Josh Klinger. “We just kept our vi- snared in COVID-19 pro- The Bulldogs dominated sion forward,” Mandryk tocol would get another possession, particularly said of the early fourth chance to play in 2021. in the second half. Bar- quarter. “We’ve still got Junior Seth Mandryk ton outhustled the Lions more games, and that put away four goals, and statistically, doubling up might have been their last the Bulldogs turned a 6-2 Emmanuel in ground balls game. We kept thinking of halftime advantage into by a 50-25 margin and the semis, and the finals, a dominant third quarter stayed away from taking hopefully.” on the way to a precedent- penalties. Emmanuel was Four Barton players setting 14-7 victory. flagged for 10 fouls, com- had two goals each, with Barton, the No. 4 seed in pared to none for the Bull- Crawford, Nichols, How- the six-team field, climbed dogs. Barton turned those ard and Wheeler putting to 8-4 and continued the extra-man opportunities away a pair. The Bulldogs first winning season in into four goals. asserted a 43-36 advan- program history. Emman- Mandryk, who ran his tage in shots and func- uel, seeded No. 5, had its goal total to 22 for the sea- tioned effectively in their season ended at 4-8. son, converted consecutive transition game, clearing “It was very exciting for man-up situations off as- 19 of 21 balls into the of- us,” Barton head coach sists from freshman Logan fensive end. Warren Shumate said. Wheeler to stake the Bull- Crawford had three “This is only the second dogs to a 12-2 advantage assists for the Bulldogs, year that we’ve been eli- in the third quarter. The while sophomore Gi- gible for the playoffs, so to Lions averted the shutout useppe Brown collected get a home win is very ex- in the third quarter with seven saves in just under citing for us. A lot of good Travis Braveheart’s finish. 48 minutes before yielding things are happening here “I’m really proud of our to junior Trevor Witholt at Barton.” upperclassmen,” Shumate for the final 12:05. Witholt After having its regular- said. “We’ve got a bunch added one save. season finale at North of guys out here that have No player had more Greenville canceled due started for us for all three than one goal for Em- to the same COVID-19 years that we’ve been manuel as the Bulldogs protocol, the Bulldogs will around. Bodin Nichols, bought three more days get the chance to head to Seth Mandryk through the for its quarantined quartet Tigerville, South Carolina offense, and (Jake) Soro- to return. anyway for the semifinal ko, Tyler (Thompson). We “It’s huge,” Mandryk round. There, Barton will just have so many talented said. “That will be huge to oppose top seed and arch kids that have gotten a have all those guys back, rival University of Mount lot of experience the hard hopefully, for Thursday. Olive on Thursday after- way. So this was a good That would be even bet- noon. UMO, ranked No. 6 win for those guys. They ter.”

Beddingfield: ‘Focused and finished the inning’ continued from page 1B the Beddingfield order some errors we shouldn’t — sophomore Madi- have made. Then we had ins took a 9-2 lead on the lyn Diehl, senior Annie some lack of confidence. strength of consecutive Greene and Honeycutt, When you have that and run-scoring singles from combined to plate seven you don’t have confidence junior Brilyn Honeycutt runs. Diehl walked twice in yourself, then it starts to and Bottoms. SouthWest and was hit by a pitch in wear on.” again threatened in the the seventh to force in Instead, it was Bedding- fifth, using a triple by a run. Greene was also field that snagged a jolt of Brothers and a solo homer hit by a pitch and drew a confidence for the stretch to right field by shortstop bases-loaded walk to help run. Raven Owens. However, end it in the bottom of the “This year, we’re strug- Bottoms buckled down by fifth. SouthWest walked gling a little bit,” Bottoms getting a pair of strikeouts four batters in the fifth said. “Not a lot of people, to again turn the Lady and hit two more, and but it’s not about talent. Cougars away from a po- with Bottoms at the plate, It’s about hard work, and tential big inning. Instead, Diehl scored on a wild hard workers. So we’re Beddingfield led 9-4 enter- pitch. The ensuing throw getting there. I just want ing the bottom of the fifth. to third was off the mark, to have fun, last year, and “Even experienced allowing Greene to touch just play some ball.” teams when one goes out home to end it. Score by innings: of the ballpark — even on Brothers took the loss SW Edgecombe 101 02 — 4 Beddingfeld 140 45 — 14 a very short fence — even for SouthWest, allowing 1 on, 1 out when game-ending run when it goes out, a team seven hits over four in- scored. Have Fun & WP-Neleh Bottoms 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 will get rattled,” Howard nings of work. ER, 2 BB 10 SO. LP-Mallory Brothers Be Creative said. “But we settled right “As a whole, we had 4 IP, 7 H, 12 R, 10 ER, 7 BB, 8 SO. LEADING HITTERS — Bedding- Reusing your newspaper to make down, realized we had a some good points where feld: Neleh Bottoms 2-2, 3B, 3 artistic projects can be exciting. little five-run cushion and we battled back,” South- RBI, Abby Edmundson 3-3, RBI, Annie Greene 1-2, RBI, Brilyn focused and finished the West Edgecombe head Honeycutt 1-3, RBI; SW Edge- inning. So, I’m very proud coach Richard Spence combe: Mallory Brothers 2-3, Read, Reuse & Recycle 3B, HR, RBI, Ramzie Bryant 2-3, The Wilson Times of them.” said. “We still have a fairly 2B, RBI, Raven Owens 1-3, 3B. The Nos. 7-9 hitters in young team, and we made 4B THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, April 23, 2021 Mom feels shunned when planned playdates never materialize

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DEAR to nerve cells in the brain progressive disease. concentrating, increasing disease become suscep- a genetic counselor to DOCTOR: leads to the steady deterio- Once the symptoms ap- forgetfulness, memory tible to pneumonia, which discuss whether they My hus- ration of the individual’s pear, they continue and lapses, and difficulty with is one of the primary want to be tested for the band was motor skills, speech and worsen over time. In logic and reasoning. The causes of death in these presence of the mutation recently memory. The changes that most cases, they become disease can also take a patients. that causes the disease. diagnosed occur in the brain can also noticeable between the toll on an individual’s Unfortunately, at this It’s a difficult and deeply with Hun- affect emotions, judgment ages of 30 and 50 and emotions and their per- time there is no cure or personal decision. Some ASK THE tington’s and cognition. typically begin gradu- sonality. Some patients treatment for the disease. children of Huntington’s DOCTORS chorea. Huntington’s disease is ally. Although their onset find that they begin to Instead, a range of medi- patients choose not to Is this the an inherited condition. It’s and progression can vary experience sudden mood cations are used to man- know. Others, who plan same thing as Hunting- caused by a faulty gene from person to person, swings, irritability or an- age the physical and emo- to have families or want ton’s disease? We would that produces an abnor- they fall into three basic ger, frustration, anxiety tional symptoms, as well time to prepare should like to know what we can mally long segment of a categories. Changes to and depression. as therapies to help the they test positive, decide expect in the future with protein that is essential movement can include As the symptoms mani- patient deal with them. to move forward. this condition. Are there to brain function. These increasing clumsiness; fest and become more The children of some- For more information any new treatments yet? elongated segments get difficulty with posture, severe, the person eventu- one who develops Hun- about all aspects of the What does this mean for cut into smaller fragments balance and gait, involun- ally becomes unable to tington’s disease have disease, as well as sup- our children? that cluster together and tary muscle spasms that work or to manage the a 50% chance of having port and advocacy, visit Dear Reader: Yes, Hunting- accumulate on nerve cells result in jerky movement, tasks of daily life. Some- inherited the mutated the Huntington Disease ton’s chorea and Hun- in certain regions of the abnormally slow eye one with advanced disease gene, and thus develop- Society of America, at tington’s disease refer to brain. This leads to a grad- movement, and difficulty will require full-time care. ing the condition. People hdsa.org. It’s a very good the same condition. It’s ual and ongoing disrup- with speaking or swal- Because of the loss of mo- with a history of the resource for patients and a neurological disease in tion of brain function. lowing. Cognitive chang- tor function, people with disease in their family their families. which ongoing damage Huntington’s is a es can include difficulty advanced Huntington’s can choose to meet with COPYRIGHT 2021 UCLA HEALTH Tell potential partner company about website errors

DEAR reviewing their website, I mentioning it at the end resent you. How they handle this est apologies. If the bride MISS discovered three typos. would leave a sour taste. If Miss Manners suggests, candor, and whether they is gracious, she will under- MANNERS: I honestly believe they we hired them, we would “We are impressed with accept — and act upon — stand and decline. Either I am to would want to know of be working closely with your credentials and think your feedback, will go a way, Miss Manners sug- meet with these errors, and frankly, them on the project. Sug- you are a strong candidate long way toward telling gests that you resist the represen- as when you notice food gestions? for working with us. How- you if this is a company temptation to accompany tatives of in someone’s teeth, I have Gentle Reader: How about ever, you should know with whom you will want the offer with a lecture. MISS a com- a strong urge to tell them. the middle? Not only that we pay close attention to work. However deserved it MANNERS pany to But I fear that mentioning should this company want to detail, and we did find might be. discuss it at the start of the meet- to have that information, a few errors on your web- DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is our hiring ing would get things off but also it will be a factor site, which you will prob- the rule still in effect that DEAR MISS MANNERS: them for a project. While on the wrong foot, and in your hiring them to rep- ably want to correct.” women outrank men so- When I receive a gift card cially, unless one has an in person from someone, otherwise higher status? is it proper to just look If so, where do nonbinary at the card and acknowl- people (aka enbies) rank? edge where it is from? Would I serve female Is it tacky to check the guests first, then enbies, amount? I never quite then finally men? know what to do, so I just Gentle Reader: This system thank the giver for the of ranking does get un- card without acknowledg- necessarily nosy and com- ing the amount. plicated in modern society, Gentle Reader: As one does it not? In serving should. Sometimes, Miss situations, Miss Manners Manners has found, givers therefore suggests switch- cannot help themselves ing to ranking by age, and will spontaneously starting with the eldest. blurt out the amount. But This may likely garner if they do not, you can al- protests of profiling and ways look it up when you reverse ageism, but she get home to avoid an awk- trusts that those who are ward fumble at the store’s most directly affected will checkout. If you find that wisely be grateful for the it is significantly more punctual drinks and ap- than you expected — and propriately temperatured the amount of thanks that food. you expressed at the time — you can thank them DEAR MISS MANNERS: I again when you buy some- agreed to be a bridesmaid thing with it. for my sister-in-law long before the pandemic. If Please send your questions she insists on having the to Miss Manners at her wedding before we’re all website, www.missman- vaccinated, and I choose ners.com; to her email, to withdraw my participa- dearmissmanners@gmail. tion, should I also return com; or through postal the bridesmaid’s gift (jew- mail to Miss Manners, elry) she gave me over a Andrews McMeel Syndica- year ago? tion, 1130 Walnut St., Kan- Gentle Reader: You should sas City, MO 64106. offer it, with your sincer- © 2020 Judith Martin Friday, April 23, 2021 THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com 5B Seniors’ expo switches to drive-thru format From staff reports No registration is re- several months of plan- quired to participate, ning, so we decided to go While this year will but organizers ask each with a smaller, safer event look a bit different, older person to take only one to guarantee we didn’t let and disabled adults will bag. another year go by with- still get a chance to have For decades, the DSS out thanking our seniors a little fun. The Wilson agency has hosted an an- for all they’ve done for our County Department of nual Senior Awareness county.” Social Services will host a Day featuring music, food The expo is held each drive-thru Senior Aware- and activities. The COV- May, which is desig- ness Experience from 6-7 ID-19 pandemic canceled nated as Older Americans p.m. Thursday, May 6, at the event in 2020. Orga- Month. the agency’s 100 Gold St. nizers say they’ve come Organizers said this headquarters. up with a creative way to year’s theme, “Commu- Attendees wil receive ensure older and disabled nities of Strength,” rec- a thank-you bag filled adults are recognized this ognizes that older adults with flyers, educational year. have built resilience Tammy Webb of Wilson County Solid Waste discusses recycling with a Senior Awareness literature and promotional “We were so disappoint- and strength over their Day visitor in May 2019. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Times items from local busi- ed when COVID-19 forced lives through successes, nesses, nonprofits and us to cancel our annual failures, joys and difficul- government agencies. The senior awareness expo in ties, and that their stories recognize our seniors to our community, this is the 2022 senior aware- bags are available on a 2020,” said Wilson County and contributions help and disabled adults,” just one little way for us ness expo.” first-come, first-served ba- DSS Director Glenn Os- to support and inspire said Nichole Atkinson, thank them for all their For more information sis to people 55 and older borne. “We had hoped to others. DSS adult services team sacrifice over the years. about the drive-thru Se- and disabled adults of any bring back the full-day “Our staff and vol- leader. “So many of them And our staff have al- nior Awareness Experi- age. event this year, but it takes unteers are excited to have given back so much ready begun planning for ence, call 252-206-4142. 6B THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, April 23, 2021 THE Wilson Real Estate & Classifeds TimEs bringing buyers and sellers together

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Adult Care Cemetery Lots For Administrative Deadline for applications is Need 2 Semi Volunteer Sale May 14, 2021. You can obtain an Christian caregivers for wonderful 2 plots for sale at application and detailed job 90 year old Father in East Raleigh. Evergreen Memorial Park, asking description from the Need 24/7 care. Dad Covid $2500.00 each. Contact Annette Partnership office or by going to vaccinated and care giver must be Herring at 252-230-8053 the website at www.wilsonpfc.org. also. My main caregiver out for 2 Wilson County Partnership months soon. 4 to 5 days/nights for Children available. 24/72 hr shifts straight JOBS 109 Park Avenue West through. Really need help if able. Wilson, NC 27894 Please leave clear voicemail. (252) 206-4235 (office) 773-251-5957. Thank you much! Administrative EOE Administrative Specialist Cemetery Lots For Wilson Smart Start Drivers Needed Sale The Wilson County Partnership for Children is a non-profit organization CDL DRIVER NEEDED Class A or B CDL driver needed im- CEMETERY PROPERTY: I have led by local volunteers, designed to mediately. Hazmat endorsement some roadside spaces at Evergreen provide Smart Start programs and preferred. Monday – Friday. Some that I will sell at a deep discount. services for families, children, and half day Saturdays. Please call 252- Also have vaults and bronze me- early childhood providers 243-2107 for applications morials that I will sell at half price. in Wilson, NC. Call 828-406-2200. Deadline for applications is May 14, 2021. You can obtain an 8B THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, April 23, 2021

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Help Wanted Miscellaneous Public Public Public Public Public Woodworkers Notices Notices Notices Notices Notices 3C Store Fixtures NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION 21 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: North or warranty is intended. any objection or suggestion will be fore Jul 14 2021, or this notice will has immediate openings for E 252 side of Jordan St S, mid-block duly considered by the Planning & be pleaded in bar of their recovery. experienced woodworkers between Woodrow and Barnhill Address of property: Design Review Board. All persons indebted to said Estate, with a demonstrated work history Having qualifed as Administratrix Streets. 5550 Blalock Rd, Wilson, NC please make immediate payment. in finish carpentry of the Estate of William Edward SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION: 3711-96- 27893 Also notice is hereby given that the cabinet building or equivalent. Ford of Wilson, NC, this is to notify 9313.000 (PIN) Tax Parcel ID: City Council of the City of Wilson will Dennis W. Moore Permanent, full time, day shift posi- all persons having claims against PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY: 3609615816.000 hold a public hearing on Thurs- 300 Lillian Road W tions with competitive wages plus a the Estate to present them to the Vacant undeveloped Present Record Owners: day, May 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to Wilson, NC 27893 full benefits package including undersigned on or before July 2, The Heirs of Janice Evans Bliz- consider an ordinance to amend The Wilson Times health insurance. 2021 or this notice will be pleaded A PUBLIC HEARING for the rezon- zard the Unifed Development Ordi- April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 Please reply by email to in bar of their recovery. All persons ing request(s) will be held virtually nance Chapters 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and [email protected] indebted to said Estate please make on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 7:00 And Being more commonly 17 regarding technical changes to NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION immediate payment. p.m., at which time any objection or known as: 5550 Blalock Rd, Wil- bring the UDO into compliance with Case No.19E307 Part-Time suggestion will be duly considered son, NC 27893 changes made by the State. Having qualifed as the ADMINISTA- Employment Janice A. Walston, Administratrix by the Planning & Design Review TOR of the Estate of DORIS B. PO Box 279 Board. The record owner(s) of the property, The City is operating under a State COLLIER of Wilson County, North Energetic, Dependable Wilson, NC 27894-0279 as refected on the records of the of Emergency declaration related Carolina, this is to notify all persons Covid Vaccinated College Student. The Wilson Times A PUBLIC HEARING for the rezon- Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs to the spread of COVID-19. In having claims against the Estate to Seeking a summer April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ing request(s) will be virtually on of Janice Evans Blizzard. order to remain consistent with present them to the undersigned babysitting/Nanny position. Thursday, May 20 th , 2021 at 7:00 limiting physical interactions and on or before Jul 14 2021, or this Available to Start May 20, 2021. SECTION 00101 p.m., at which time any objection or The property to be offered pursuant the potential spread of COVID-19, notice will be pleaded in bar of their References Available. RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS suggestion will be duly considered to this notice of sale is being offered there will be reduced in-person recovery. All persons indebted to Call 252-281-1515 by the City Council. for sale, transfer and conveyance capacity according to state guide- said Estate, please make immediate Town of Lucama “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the lines. The May 4, 2021 Planning payment. Restaurant Owner The City is operating under a State Trustee nor the holder of the note & Design Review Board meeting JEFFREY G. COLLIER Employment P.O. Box 127 of Emergency declaration related to secured by the deed of trust, being and the May 20, 2021 City Council 4816 LELY RD Address the spread of COVID-19. In order to foreclosed, nor the offcers, direc- meeting will be held in Council WILSON, NC 27893 Lucama, NC 27851 remain consistent with limiting physi- tors, attorneys, employees, agents Chambers located on the third foor The Wilson Times cal interactions and the potential or authorized representative of ei- of City Hall. Facility accommoda- April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 Separate sealed BIDS for the spread of COVID-19, there will be ther Trustee or the holder of the note tions will be spaced to allow ap- construction of 2018 Water System reduced in-person capacity accord- make any representation or warranty propriate physical distancing. Face NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Improvements, Phase 2, Contract ing to state guidelines. The May 4, relating to the title or any physical, coverings will be required. Anyone Case No.21E253 No. 5 - SCADA Improvements will 2021 Planning & Design Review environmental, health or safety who wishes to speak during the Having qualifed as the ADMINIS- be received by the ENGINEER at Board meeting and the May 20, conditions existing in, on, at or public comment period will be TRATOR of the Estate of JOCELYN the Lucama Town Hall, 111 South 2021 City Council meeting will be relating to the property being offered required to sign in with the Clerk/ WRIGHT HARDEE of Wilson Main Street, Lucama, NC 27851 un- held in Council Chambers located for sale. Any and all responsibilities Secretary in Council Chambers County, North Carolina, this is to no- til 2:00 PM, May 4, 2021 , and then on the third foor of City Hall. Facility or liabilities arising out of or in any ffteen minutes prior to the start of tify all persons having claims against at said offce publicly opened and accommodations will be spaced to way relating to any such condition the business meeting. the Estate to present them to the read aloud. allow appropriate physical distanc- expressly are disclaimed. This sale undersigned on or before Jul 14 ing. Face coverings will be required. is made subject to all prior liens and Please see the City of Wilson’s web- 2021, or this notice will be pleaded The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Anyone who wishes to speak during encumbrances, and unpaid taxes site for additional details and viewing in bar of their recovery. All persons may be examined at the following the public comment period will be and assessments including but not meetings: www.WilsonNC.org. indebted to said Estate, please FINANCIAL locations: required to sign in with the Clerk/ limited to any transfer tax associated make immediate payment. Secretary in Council Chambers with the foreclosure. A deposit of Further, one or more Councilmem- DAVID C. HARDEE Lucama Town Hall, 111 South Main ffteen minutes prior to the start of fve percent (5%) of the amount of bers and/or Board Members may PO BOX 1765 RENTALS Street, Lucama NC 27851 the business meeting. the bid or seven hundred ffty dollars participate in this meeting via remote MANTEO, NC 27954 ($750.00), whichever is greater, is communications technology. Please The Wilson Times McDavid Associates, Inc., 3714 Please see the City of Wilson’s web- required and must be tendered in see the City of Wilson’s Website April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 Apartments North Main Street, Farmville, NC site for additional details and viewing the form of certifed funds at the for additional details on participa- 27828-0049 meetings: www.WilsonNC.org time of the sale. This sale will be tion and viewing meetings: www. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION held open ten days for upset bids as WilsonNC.org. Case No.21-E-420 Dodge Data and Analytics, 2860 Further, one or more Councilmem- required by law. Following the expi- Having qualifed as the Administra- S. State Hwy 161, Suite 160 #501, bers and/or Board Members may ration of the statutory upset period, Persons with disabilities who need tor of the Estate of William Edward Grand Prairie, TX 75052-7361 (View participate in this meeting via remote all remaining amounts are IMMEDI- accommodation to participate in city Stephenson of Johnston County, online at www.construction.com) communications technology. Please ATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure programs should submit a request North Carolina, this is to notify all see the City of Wilson’s Website to remit funds in a timely manner will for accommodation at least 72 hours persons having claims against the ConstructConnect, Attn: DPC, 30 for additional details on participa- result in a Declaration of Default and prior to the program. Estate to present them to the under- Technology Parkway South, Suite tion and viewing meetings: www. any deposit will be frozen pending signed on or before Jul 14 2021, or 100, Norcross, GA 30092 (View on- WilsonNC.org. the outcome of any re-sale. If the The full text of the proposed amend- this notice will be pleaded in bar of line at www.constructconnect .com) sale is set aside for any reason, ments of the Unifed Development their recovery. All persons indebted I am seeking a 2 bedroom rental If you have questions concerning the Purchaser at the sale shall Ordinance of the City of Wilson are to said Estate, please make immedi- apartment in Wilson, Construction Journal, 400 SW 7 this request, please contact Land be entitled only to a return of the available for public inspection in the ate payment. call 252-291-4531. th Street, Stuart, FL 34994 (View Development at (252) 399-2220, deposit paid. The Purchaser shall offce of Development Services at Administrators: online at www.ConstructionJour nal. option 3 then 2. have no further recourse against City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon- Kellie Faye Stephenson Smith REAL com) the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the day through Friday, with exception of William Edward Stephenson II Persons with disabilities who need Substitute Trustee or the attorney of weekends and holidays. Legal Representation: ESTATE Builders & Contractors Exchange, accommodation to participate in city any of the foregoing. Emery D Ashley Inc., 1118 Azalea Garden Road, programs should submit a request Substantial changes may be made PO Box 785 Norfolk, VA 23502-5612 (View online for accommodation at least 72 hours SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASE- to the proposed ordinance based 208 East Church Street Lots/Land at www.bceva.com) prior to the program. HOLD TENANTS: If you are a upon evidence which may be given Smithfeld, NC 27577 tenant residing in the property, be at the public hearing. The Wilson Times FOR SALE: Copies of the CONTRACT DOCU- This the 23rd of April, 2021 advised that an Order for Posses- If you have questions concerning April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 1 Acre City Lot in Wilson. MENTS may be obtained at the sion of the property may be issued this request, please contact Land 512 Briggs Street offce of McDavid Associates, Inc. CITY OF WILSON, NORTH CARO- in favor of the purchaser. Also, if Development at (252) 399-2220, NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION (Five Points Area) located at 3714 North Main Street, LINA your lease began or was renewed option 3 then 2. Case No.21-E-211 Call (803)707-0087 Farmville, NC 27828-0049 upon a CARLTON L. STEVENS, MAYOR on or after October 1, 2007, be Having qualifed as the Executor of non-refundable payment of $ 155.00 TONYA A. WEST, CITY CLERK advised that you may terminate the This the 23rd day of April, 2021. the Estate of Martha N. Culpepper for each set. rental agreement upon written notice of Wilson County, North Carolina, MOBILE PUBLISH: to the landlord, to be effective on a CITY OF WILSON, NORTH CARO- this is to notify all persons having The OWNER reserves the right to The Wilson Times date stated in the notice that is at LINA claims against the Estate to pres- HOMES reject any and all BIDS. April 23, 30, May 7, 2021 least 10 days, but no more than 90 CARLTON L. STEVENS, MAYOR ent them to the undersigned on or days, after the sale date contained TONYA WEST, CITY CLERK before Jul 14 2021, or this notice BIDDER shall be properly licensed Ample Storage Center in the notice of sale, provided that will be pleaded in bar of their PETS under Chapter 87, General Statutes 3213 Airport Blvd. the mortgagor has not cured the PUBLISH: recovery. All persons indebted to of North Carolina. Wilson N.C. 27896 default at the time notice of termina- The Wilson Times said Estate, please make immedi- 252-291-0138 tion is provided. You may be liable April 23, 30, May 7, 2021 ate payment. Dogs Small, minority, women’s, and Notice of Sale for rent due under the agreement disadvantaged businesses and labor prorated to the effective date of the NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Connie Lynn Culpepper c/o T. Al- Corkie & Dachshund surplus area frms are encouraged To: Unit: termination. Case No.21E264 len Swain, Jr., Esq. Puppies for Sale to submit BIDS. Veronica S Tyndell 299 The date of this Notice is April 9, Having qualifed as the Adminis- Swaim Law, PLLC Call Brenda at: Shannon M Davidson 408 2021 . trateix of the Estate of Chester P. O. Box 770, Wendell, NC 27591 (919)965-4779 This PROJECT is subject to the Elbony L Davis 457 LLG Trustee LLC Substitute Clayton Mitchell of Wilson County, Wendell, NC 27591 good faith efforts and goals for Cynthia Reese 477 Trustee North Carolina, this is to notify all The Wilson Times STUFF participation by minority businesses Shaniqua T Jefferson 511 10130 Perimeter Parkway persons having claims against the April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 required by G.S. 143-128.2. The Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 Estate to present them to the under- OWNER has adopted a verifable Ample Storage Center has a pos- (704) 333-8107 signed on or before Jul 21 2021, or NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Quick Sellers ten percent (10%) goal for participa- sessory lien on all of the goods 20-110530 this notice will be pleaded in bar of Case No.20 E 742 tion by minority businesses in the stored in the prospective units The Wilson Times their recovery. All persons indebted Having qualifed as the Executrix of Hosta (variegated) 5 full 1/2 gal. total value of the WORK. above. All these items of personal April 16, 23, 2021 to said Estate, please make immedi- the Estate of JEFFREY T. WEBB pots for $10. Call 252-237-2418. property are being sold pursuant ate payment. of Wilson County, North Carolina, Leave message (speak clearly). BIDDERS shall, within the time to the assertion of the lien. On WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE this is to notify all persons having John Deere Riding Lawn Mower frames specifed in the BID docu- May 12th at 12:00 P.M. In order to REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Jennifer M Wood claims against the Estate to pres- $450 ments, submit all required affdavits collect the amounts due from you. Wilson Community College is . ent them to the undersigned on or Call 252-292-4079 and documentation demonstrating The sale will take place at Ample seeking Request for Proposals for PO BOX 2736 before Jul 07 2021, or this notice or (252)243-5827 that the BIDDER made the required Storage. 3213 Airport Blvd. Wil- its campus food service operation Sharpsburg NC 27878 will be pleaded in bar of their good faith effort in compliance with son N.C. 27896. This is the 19th of (NOT Vending). The College desires The Wilson Times recovery. All persons indebted to For Sale brown high post queen G.S. 143‑128.2. Failure to fle all April 2021 to enter into a three (3) year contract April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2021 said Estate, please make immedi- bed w/box springs and mattress, required affdavits and documenta- The Wilson Times for all operational aspects of food ate payment. chester drawer and dresser (mat- tion within the required time frames April 23, 2021 service operation. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION tress is in a cover) asking $250.00. is grounds for rejection of the BID. There will be a Mandatory Pre- Case No.21E300 Lynn S. Webb, Executrix Dark brown dinette set table with NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Proposal Meeting at 2:00 p.m. Having qualified as the As Execu- Kelly D. Forghani, Attorney high chairs asking $250.00. Brown Prospective BIDDERS who have Case No.20 E 829 Thursday, May 13, 2021 on the tor, to receive and administer all PO Box 1907 king high head board with bed, box been found guilty of discrimination Having qualifed as the Executor Wilson Community College Campus of the assets belonging to the Wilson, NC 27894 spring and mattress in cover, large within the last two (2) years are of the Estate of Larry Graham in Building G, Room 235. Request estate, of the Estate of JoAnn The Wilson Times dresser with mirror (like new) asking debarred from bidding. Robbins of Wilson County, North for Proposal packets will be distrib- Gay Newcomb of Wilson County, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 $400.00. Black day bed asking Carolina, this is to notify all persons uted at the meeting. Attendance North Carolina, this is to notify $100.00. End tables with small bar Date: April 23, 2021 having claims against the Estate to is required for your proposal to be all persons having claims against NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION asking $115.00 and different color Jeffery Johnson present them to the undersigned considered. Please remember to the Estate to present them to the Case No.21E33 recliner, asking $50.00. Call 252- Mayor on or before Jul 14 2021, or this practice social distancing while on undersigned on or before Jul Having qualifed as the 291-3060 Town of Lucama notice will be pleaded in bar of their campus. You are encouraged to 28 2021, or this notice will be EXECUTOR of the Estate of The Wilson Times recovery. All persons indebted to wear a mask. pleaded in bar of their recovery. FRED JAMES SCOTT of Wilson Garage/Yard Sale April 23, 2021 said Estate, please make immediate Proposals from those in attendance All persons indebted to said County, North Carolina, this is to no- payment. are due to the attention of Donna Estate, please make immediate tify all persons having claims against GIANT YARD SALE NOTICE OF REZONING WITHIN Danny Robbins Turner, Purchasing & Capital Project payment. the Estate to present them to the Sat, 4/24, 9am- Until THE CITY OF WILSON, NORTH Robert A. Farris, Jr. Manager at PO Box 4305 or 902 undersigned on or before Jul 28 2206 Field Stream Drive N, CAROLINA Farris & Thomas, Herring Ave E., Wilson NC 27893 Jeffrey Dale Newcomb 2021, or this notice will be pleaded Wilson, NC AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE P.O.Box 2848 by: Monday, May 31, 2021 at 2:00 for JoAnn Newcomb in bar of their recovery. All persons HELD Wilson, NC 27894-2848 p.m. No Late Proposals will be 5339 Bloomery Rd. indebted to said Estate, please SECOND BLESSINGS OF ECUMC May 4th and May 20th, 2021 The Wilson Times accepted. Wilson, NC 27896 make immediate payment. 100 W NASH ST ELM CITY NC AT 7:00 P.M. April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 For additional information contact: The Wilson Times TAMMY SCOTT The best kept secret in Donna A. Turner April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021 2231 PANOLA STREET the Wilson area All citizens and residents of the City IN THE GENERAL COURT OF Purchasing & Capital Project TARBORO, NC 27886 is open every Saturday 9:00-Noon. of Wilson and its extraterritorial zone JUSTICE Manager NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The Wilson Times Special this week! will take notice that the Planning & OF NORTH CAROLINA Wilson Community College Case No.21E225 April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021 Housewares & Gently used clothing Design Review Board has received SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION [email protected] Having qualifed as the Executrix of for the entire family rezoning requests within the City WILSON COUNTY 252-246-1240 the Estate of Lois Price Mckenzie NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Most Items are $1-$2-$3 of Wilson, North Carolina for the 20SP127 of Wilson County, North Carolina, Case No.21-E-169 YOU WONʼT FIND BETTER property as described below: The Wilson Times this is to notify all persons having Having qualifed as the Adminis- QUALITY OR CHEAPER PRICES IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- April 20, 23, 2021 claims against the Estate to present tratrix of the Estate of Robert Lee Supporting those in need ZONING CHANGE REQUEST CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST them to the undersigned on or be- Keen of Wilson County, North since 2009 (Project #21-103) EXECUTED BY NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION 21 fore Jul 28 2021, or this notice will Carolina, this is to notify all persons Masks are required-CASH ONLY- REQUESTED ZONE: SR4 (Subur- JANICE EVANS BLIZZARD DATED E 187 be pleaded in bar of their recovery. having claims against the Estate to follow us on Facebook ban Residential-Low Density) AUGUST 21, 1998 AND RECORD- All persons indebted to said Estate, present them to the undersigned PRESENT ZONE: GC (General ED IN BOOK 1683 AT PAGE 775 Having qualifed as Administratrix please make immediate payment. on or before Jul 07 2021, or this Commercial) and GR6 (General IN THE WILSON COUNTY PUBLIC of the Estate of John Burton Helms notice will be pleaded in bar of their Sweet Riches Yard Sale, Residential – Medium Density) REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA of Wilson, NC, this is to notify all Lanier, king & Paysour, PLLC recovery. All persons indebted to Thurs, 4/22, Fri, 4/23 & Sat, 4/24 APPLICANT: Richard Herring, NOTICE OF SALE persons having claims against C/O: Karen M. Chiancone said Estate, please make immediate 6am-10am, 405 Canal Street Herring-Sutton & Associates, P.A. Under and by virtue of the the Estate to present them to the 108 S. Pitt Street payment. (Across from Bus Garage, PROPERTY OWNER(s): Richard power and authority contained in the undersigned on or before July 16, Greenville, NC 27834 next to Sallie B. Howard) Smith, Jr above-referenced deed of trust and 2021 or this notice will be pleaded The Wilson Times Cynthia Vick Keen, Administratrix Clothes, Household PROPERTY ADDRESS: 103 Can- because of default in the payment in bar of their recovery. All persons April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021 Jason R. Page, Attorney for & Lots of Misc Items terbury Road NW of the secured indebtedness and indebted to said Estate please make Administratrix PROPERTY SIZE: approximately failure to perform the stipulation immediate payment. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION P.O. Box 1724 1.72 acres (74,923.2 square feet) and agreements therein contained Case No.21E332 Wilson, NC 27894 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Property and, pursuant to demand of the Elizabeth Powell Helms, Adminis- Having qualifed as the EXECU- The Wilson Times Merchandise For is located on the South side of Can- owner and holder of the secured tratrix TOR of the Estate of RUTH M. April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 Sale terbury Road, mid-block between debt, the undersigned substitute Janice A. Walston, Attorney ARMSTRONG(AKA RUTH T. ARM- Hermitage Road and Nash Street. trustee will expose for sale at public PO Box 279 STRONG) of Wilson County, North NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION For Sale SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION: 3713-60- auction to the highest bidder for Wilson, NC 27894-0279 Carolina, this is to notify all persons Case No.21E284 Remington MOD 1100 Magnum 20 8457.000 (PIN) cash at the usual place of sale The Wilson Times having claims against the Estate to Having qualifed as the guage full choke. Perfect for tuekey PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY: at the county courthouse of said April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2021 present them to the undersigned CO-EXECUTOR of the Estate of season. Call 252-235-6224 and Vacant undeveloped county at 2:00PM on April 30, 2021 on or before Jul 28 2021, or this AUDREY M. PRIDGEN of Wilson leave message. the following described real estate NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING notice will be pleaded in bar of their County, North Carolina, this is to no- ZONING CHANGE REQUEST and any other improvements which TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO recovery. All persons indebted to tify all persons having claims against (Project #21-111) may be situated thereon, in Wilson CHAPTERS 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, AND 17 said Estate, please make immediate the Estate to present them to the RECREATIONAL REQUESTED ZONE: GR6-CD County, North Carolina, and being OF payment. undersigned on or before Jul 21 (General Residential – Medium more particularly described in that THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT WILLIE E. ARMSTRONG JR. 2021, or this notice will be pleaded Density – Conditional District) certain Deed of Trust executed ORDINANCE 3722 HUNTLEY MEADOWS LANE in bar of their recovery. All persons Vehicle, Boat & RV PRESENT ZONE: GR6 (General Janice Evans Blizzard, dated August OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306 indebted to said Estate, please Storage available. Residential – Medium Density) 21, 1998 to secure the original OF THE CITY OF WILSON, NORTH The Wilson Times make immediate payment. Contact 252-289-6304 APPLICANT: Steve Oliverio, Bartlett principal amount of $51,235.00, CAROLINA April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021 SUZANNE PHILLIPPS Engineering & Surveying, PC and recorded in Book 1683 at Page CO-EXECUTOR for details and rates. PROPERTY OWNER(s): Center on 775 of the Wilson County Public Notice is hereby given that a PUB- NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION 2126 HWY 42 E Maintaining Preferred Aging Ser- Registry. The terms of the said LIC HEARING for a text amendment Case No.21E280 WILSON, NC 27893 vices and Solutions, Greg Godard, Deed of Trust may be modifed by regarding Chapters 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, Having qualifed as the Executor of GLENN WELLS Cars Chairman other instruments appearing in the and 17 regarding technical changes the Estate of Susan Owens Ferrell CO-EXECUTOR PROPERTY ADDRESS: 906 Jordan public record. Additional identifying to bring the UDO into compliance of Wilson County, North Carolina, 3001 FALLING MAPLE DRIVE For Sale 2008 Acura TL white, St S information regarding the collateral with changes made by the State this is to notify all persons having WILSON, NC 27896 161k, good condition firm $4,995. PROPERTY SIZE: approximately property is below and is believed to will be held on Tuesday, May 4, claims against the Estate to present The Wilson Times Call or text 252-296-6373. 0.17 acres (7,405.2 square feet) be accurate, but no representation 2021 at 7:00 p.m., at which time them to the undersigned on or be- April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2021 10B THE WILSON TIMES | wilsontimes.com Friday, April 23, 2021 You-pick strawberries return this Saturday By Drew C. Wilson [email protected] | 252-265-7818

Visitors to Deans Farm a fairly consistently cool start, so this is probably Market will again be able winter. Once it warmed more of a normal year to walk through the fields up, it kind of quickly than earlier,” Sharp said. to pick their own straw- warmed up, and we’ve got The farm endured a berries starting Saturday. a good berry crop started. handful of cold nights “Last year, we were un- It looks like as it warms in early April, and this able to open the fields due up this weekend, the crop week’s forecast calls for to COVID, and we are re- will really take off.” two cold nights with tem- ally excited being able to Sharp said the berries peratures in the low 30s. allow the customers back are a good size this year. “This morning, we are out into the field this year,” “They are fairly large actually putting the blan- said Deans Farm Market berries and they seem to kets back out to protect owner James Sharp. be very sweet right from the berries for Wednesday Sharp said the red fruit the start, so we’re excit- and possibly Thursday Miguel Hernandez, a lead man at Deans Farm Market, waits as workers pick strawberries is ripening in about 28 ed,” Sharp said. night,” Sharp said on in 28 acres of fields Tuesday. Drew C. Wilson | Times acres of fields. Sharp said the strawber- Tuesday. “We just have “We just started picking ries have ripened early for to take precaution and to 2 p.m. It is actually here this past weekend,” the last few years. prepare for it. Parts of the new for our spring season Sharp said. “I would “Typically, for a number fields we’ll spray, but the this year. We usually don’t consider this year more of years, it was near the parts of the fields that we have vendors every Sat- of a normal year. We had end of April before we’d are going to do you-pick urday during strawberry in we are going to cover season, so it is new this so the fields will be dry year to have local vendors this weekend.” every Saturday.” Sharp said many cus- Admission is free. You- tomers enjoy selecting pick strawberries are $2 their own berries. per pound. “The kids really love it James Sharp said self- and lots of times, they end picked strawberries up pretty red before they offer a slight price ad- leave,” Sharp said. vantage. Courtney Sharp said “It is a savings, basi- Deans Farm Market will cally the labor savings that hold its Spring Market costs us for picking them,” Deans Farm Market owner James Sharp says this year’s Days beginning Saturday Sharp said. “We are ready crop of strawberries is healthy and ready to be picked. Drew and continuing through for things to get back to C. Wilson | Times May 29. normal and for customers “We’re having around to come have a good expe- days and noon to 4 p.m. the business, call 252-237- 10-12 local vendors in- rience on the farm.” on Sundays. 0967, email deansfarm- cluding food trucks along Market hours are 8 a.m. Deans Farm Market is [email protected] or with our you-pick fields to 6 p.m. on weekdays, 8 located at 4231 N.C. 42 visit https://deansfarm- being open from 10 a.m. a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satur- W. near Wilson. To reach market.com/. City sells Anderson Apartments to townhouse developer

By Brie Handgraaf students,” Lentz said of [email protected] the developer. | 252-265-7821 City staff requested proposals for the redevel- Wilson city officials on opment project and Hurt Monday gave developers LLC was the only bidder, the green light to reno- despite others expressing vate the former Anderson interest. Apartments. The property was part “The historic rehabilita- of a $9.2 million proposed tion of this iconic property housing development, but will be the cornerstone for when state funding fell future investment within through, so did the project. the Old Wilson Historic The city eventually pur- District and will have a chased the historic prop- profound immediate and erty and in 2018, Wilson Traffic passes the former Anderson Apartments on the long-term impact on the invested about $20,000 to corner of Vance and Bragg streets on Monday. A developer neighborhood,” Wilson stabilize and secure the plans to invest $1 million to renovate the historic properties Chief Planning and De- buildings against further into townhouses by the end of 2022. Brie Handgraaf | Times velopment Officer Rodger deterioration. Lentz said in a document In other business Mon- distributed with the Wil- day, council members ap- son City Council agenda. proved a request to annex Council members a 0.216-acre parcel to make agreed to sell the Ander- way for the Culver’s restau- son Apartments at 503 rant planned in the Heritage Vance St. NE and the Corner shopping center. Anderson Duplex at 207 The Wilson City Coun- Bragg St. NE to Hurt LLC cil recessed its regularly for $10,000. The developer scheduled monthly meeting plans to invest $1 million on April 15 and reconvened into the 1922 Colonial Re- Monday to vote on matters vival apartments. discussed last week. When Work is scheduled to be- government bodies hold gin by August and should remote meetings via video- be complete by December conference or teleconfer- 2022. ence, state law requires a The former Anderson Apartments on the corner of “These will become 24-hour period for residents Vance and Bragg streets will soon have a new owner. three-bedroom, market- to submit public comments The developer plans to invest $1 million to renovate the rate townhouses, and his before elected officials can historic properties into townhomes by December 2022. Brie plan is to cater to college hold votes. Handgraaf | Times