There’s a lot going on in and around Vick Cemetery this week. Some of it’s breaking news, and as badly as I want to come in hot, I’m going to hold off on that a bit.
The other, though: Remember when I complained about the City’s chosen method of communication about its plans for Vick? I happened to check the City Projects page today at wilsonnc.org, and lo and behold:
UPDATE 10/15/2025
- Letter has been sent to the Wilson Cemetery Commission noticing the city’s intended course of action. They acknowledged receipt with no issues.
- The state (OSBM) has approved the scope of work and budget allocation for $50,000.
- The bid for the acquisition and installation of the monuments is posted. A pre-bid meeting was held on 10/17 with bids due on 10/30/25 at 2 p.m. Link to bid: https://vrapp.vendorregistry.com/Bids/View/Bid/bba71fc3-f97b-4fc2-9800-13aa1ea2abc0
- The scope of work for the brick walkway is underway and is expected to be posted soon. Not posted yet.
- Green Engineering has a survey of the boundaries. We have requested that survey to be recorded with the Wilson County Register of Deeds. I’ll check to see if it’s been recorded.
- We spoke with New South Associates about stormwater and erosion mitigation efforts. They have concurred with our plan. What is the plan? What about the State Office of Archaeology?
- The existing erosion concerns have been addressed by mulching and hydro seeding, the new vegetation is up. In addition, staff has completed preliminary survey work and is developing a plan to divert stormwater so the ditch can be filled to create more manageable slopes. Is there a plan? Or are y’all “developing a plan”? Put an asterisk by this.
- Vick Cemetery Project has been added to the city projects page on the website. Notice about the project was published in Wilson This Week.
- At the direction of City Council, an interpretive sign is underway. Mayor Stevens met with Lisa Henderson to discuss the wording for the sign, which is currently under review by City Council members. I submitted draft language to Mayor Stevens on October 14. I have been advised it was approved. However, no additional action has been taken to move the project forward.
Click the bid link and here’s what you find, in pertinent part:
Keene Memorials, based in Four Oaks, was awarded the bid on 8 December 2025.
