Several local businesses to close for solar eclipse Monday

Several Wilson County businesses plan to close temporarily Monday to allow their employees and customers the chance to experience the solar eclipse.

Holmes announces candidacy for District 46 House seat

As a self-employed business owner and the daughter Albert McCall Sr., owner of D.T. McCall and Sons, Holmes has been a resident of Wilson County for the past 28 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Trevecca University and is the mother of two grown children. Holmes lives in the southwestern part of the county with her husband, Howard, and they are both active members at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.

New rides drop in at Wilson County Fair

New this year in the carnival area is the Polar Express, Skyfall, Power Surge and the Free Fall. Amusements of America also brought some additional rides for children, including the Froggy Hop, a smaller version of the Free Fall as well as the Volkswagon car ride and all the old favorites, too.

Sheriff's reports and most wanted

Editor’s Note: The following are suspects booked into the Wilson County Jail during the specified time frame. All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Community Calendar and The People's Agenda

Watertown man injured after fall

Wilson County deputies and Watertown volunteer firefighters found a Watertown man after he fell off a pile of rocks and injured himself Friday afternoon in the woods on Smith Hollow Road.

Hartsville man sentenced for production of child pornography

Richard A. Souders, 41, of Hartsville, was sentenced Friday to 60 years in prison for production of child pornography, transportation of child pornography and receipt of child pornography.

Upcoming Power of 10 Summit to discuss sustaining the boom

Local mayors will join internationally known planner and NYC Parks Commissioner Mitch Silver and Joe Szabo, executive director of Chicago’s Metropolitan Agency for Planning, as speakers at the Cumberland Region Tomorrow’s ninth annual Power of 10 Regional Summit.

Students with substitute teachers in danger to miss eclipse

Some Wilson County Schools students who will have substitute teachers Monday are in danger of missing the total solar eclipse if the substitute wasn’t previously trained on proper procedures.

Injuries involved in Highway 109 wreck

One person has a possible head injury and laceration after a crash involving three vehicles at 10620 Hwy. 109 N. on Friday afternoon. 

VanStar to expand into Wilson County

Higgs said VanStar focuses on commuters. He said the demand for ridesharing transportation solutions for employers, employees and communities that provide connectivity and enhance economic development of the Middle Tennessee region is intensifying.

Dave Ramsey: Turn this into a blessing

Dear Dave, My wife just learned she’ll be losing her job at the end of the year. She’s a project manager for a software company in Seattle, and she will be receiving a severance package if she works until year’s end. We were curious as to how you think we should handle the next few months.

Southern Manor wins top award

The center earned the 2017 Best of Assisted Living award from senioradvisor.com, which was preceded by The Democrat’s 2016 Best of Wilson County award for assisted living centers in Wilson County, as well as the Best Retirement Center award.

Commission to discuss annual budget

The Wilson County Commission will discuss its annual budget and tax rate Monday during its monthly meeting at the Wilson County Courthouse.

Clouds, rain possible for solar eclipse

Less-than-favorable weather conditions are expected Monday in Wilson County during the total solar eclipse.