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A retired North Carolina repairman built giant wind-powered sculptures from scrap; after 30 were moved downtown, the park drew 194,300 visitors and generated $5.3 million in regional sales

A retired North Carolina farm machinery repairman turned scrap metal into towering wind-powered sculptures, creating a collection that became a local attraction. After his 30 restored whirligigs were moved to downtown Wilson, the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park opened in 2017. The park has since become a cultural and economic draw,…

The Times of India · Sep 4

Eyewitness Recalls Terrifying Moment Wilson County Courthouse Shooting Suspect Hid Behind Wall Mid-Gunfight

A 21-year-old suspect was apprehended after a gunfight at Wilson County Courthouse, leaving a 19-year-old woman critically injured and two officers wounded. The incident is linked to a prior murder.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

What if public transit was like Uber? A small city ended its bus service to find out

Small-scale, tech-based solutions to transportation problems have emerged as a great equalizer in the battle for infrastructure dollars between big cities and rural communities

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023