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Wendell

LaunchWENDELL logo. Source: Megan Howard, Town of Wendell
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Entrepreneurs Wanted: LaunchWENDELL to Take Off in January

November 2, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wendell, North Carolina, has teamed up with Wake Tech and other local partners to bring LaunchWENDELL to the community. The program is aimed at entrepreneurs and small business owners to develop and […]

Halloween Treat Trail 2021. Source: Town of Wendell
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Wendell, NC: Outdoor Treat Trail Offers Kid-friendly Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 29

October 23, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wendell Treat Trail is being hosted by Wendell Parks and Recreation on Friday, October 29, 2021, 5-8pm, and will offer an outdoor trick-or-treat event for children 12 and younger. This non-scary Halloween treat trail […]

Wendell Animal Hospital. Source: Vets Pets
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Wendell, NC: Vets Pets Opens New Wendell Animal Hospital, Grand Opening is Oct. 9

October 5, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Vets Pets, a North Carolina cooperative network of veterinary hospitals, continues to grow with the opening of Wendell Animal Hospital. The small animal and exotic veterinary hospital opened its doors on September 20, 2021, at 2961 […]

Wrenn's Farm strawberries at a farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Nash and Franklin County Farmers Markets, Other Nearby Markets, Open July 24 or 25

July 23, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in: Friday: Louisburg and Whitakers, North Carolina Saturday: Clayton, Goldsboro, Rocky […]

Wendell Community Center. Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina
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Local Businesses Invited to Participate in Wendell, NC “Treat Trail” 2019

September 9, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The Halloween Treat Trail in Wendell, North Carolina is scheduled the evening of Friday, October 25, 2019. In preparation, the Town of Wendell welcomes businesses to sign up. Entrepreneurs, small businesses, […]

More than just food and music, there's fun at the International Food and Music Festival, Wendell, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley, '12
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Wendell, NC International Food and Music Festival is Sept. 28

September 9, 2019 Kay Whatley

The breeze blows delicious scents by you, a mix of herbs and spicy notes blended with sweet whiffs, intensifying your hunger. Beautiful music plays in the background, punctuated by laughter and joyful voices. Cars rumbling […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Wendell’s Citizen Advisory Board Recruitment

May 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wendell is seeking citizens within the community to help make Wendell, North Carolina a great place to live, work, and play by contributing time on a Citizen Advisory Board. The Town of […]

Inside one of the Garden Treasures greenhouses, Wendell, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Wendell Nursery’s Opening Day will Include Artists and Free Lectures on Apr. 20

April 14, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The “Grand Opening and First Annual Open House” for Garden Treasures will open in Wendell, North Carolina, with a day of art and flowers on Saturday, April 20, 2019, 9am-5pm, at […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Wendell Spring Events Offer Something for All Ages

April 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Upcoming events in the Town of Wendell, North Carolina include Spring activities, the annual arts walk, an egg hunt, and more. For more information, visit www.townofwendell.com or follow the town Facebook page for updates. Tree Identification […]

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“Senior Scam Jam” Seminars to be Offered in Wendell and Wake Forest

February 28, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

An upcoming seminar, Seniors at Risk: 21st Century Scam Threats, Preventions and Solutions, will be offered at two locations: Wendell and Wake Forest, North Carolina. The seminar, also known as “Senior Scam Jam,” is designed […]

Eastern North Carolina is home to many birds, including cardinals. Photo: Frank Whatley
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Wendell Historical Society to Hold “Wendell’s Birds” Program on Feb. 21

February 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

After the Audubon 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count ends, bird enthusiasts can look forward to a bird-oriented event in Wendell, North Carolina. The Wendell Historical Society meeting on Thursday, February 21, 2019, 7pm, will include guest speaker Frank Doherty presenting: […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Wendell Residents to Help Craft Town’s Vision during Community Visioning/Economic Positioning Forum

February 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Wendell’s residents, property and business owners will gather to develop an Economic Positioning Statement/vision for the Town on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6-8:30pm, at the Board Room of Wendell Town Hall at 15 E Fourth […]

Five camellias out of the dozens of varieties available at Garden Treasures, Wendell, NC. Photos: Kay Whatley
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Wendell NC: Garden Treasures Nursery Grand Opening is Apr. 20

January 14, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor When Garden Treasures nursery opens in April 2019, a ribbon will be cut, a craft show will cascade along the walking paths, educational talks will be offered, and visitors will have […]

Outdoor music event at Wendell Falls. Source: Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell NC
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September Happenings in Wendell NC

August 20, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Wendell Community events don’t slow down for Fall — they keep on rolling. Check out upcoming opportunities for festivals, community time, music, delicious foods, and more. The Town of Wendell is online at www.townofwendell.com and […]

People lined up for food at the 2016 IFMF in Wendell. Photo: Kay Whatley
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International Food and Music Festival in Wendell is Sept. 22

August 8, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

It’s time to enjoy foods and performances from cultures around the world. The 16th-annual International Food and Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2018, 11am-5pm. The “IFMF” is the creation of St. Eugene […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Wendell NC May-August Events Offer Sports, Music, History, and More

April 30, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell There’s something for everyone in Wendell, North Carolina this upcoming summer. Check out the broad range of events listed below. For updates, follow the town on Facebook or visit www.townofwendell.com. […]

Jason Michael Carroll and the Brown Bag Bagels folks during April 2016 filming at their shop. Source: Brown Bag Bagels, Wendell NC.
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Locally-filmed “Strings” Feature Now Available Online & on DVD

April 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Broken Birdie Productions of Wake Forest, North Carolina, in association with Wagz Film, is proud to announce the release of Strings, a music-driven drama in the style of Country Strong, Almost Famous, and Eddie and the Cruisers. Strings stars […]

Jake May Opening Day baseball flyer. Source: Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell, North Carolina
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Spring Events in Wendell Offer Sports, Music, Arts, Prayer, & Public Safety Day

March 29, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Spring has sprung and so have the community events within Wendell, North Carolina. Upcoming April and May 2018 activities include baseball, music, arts, prayer, and more. With questions regarding these upcoming events, call 919.366.2266. The […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Wendell NC Hosts Various Community Events in March 2018

February 28, 2018 Kay Whatley

The Town of Wendell, North Carolina, located in eastern Wake County, will be the site of a variety of family-friendly events during the month of March. In addition to town-organized events, local organizations have Spring […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Town of Wendell Accepting Applications for Public Works Director Position

February 2, 2018 Kay Whatley

The Town of Wendell is seeking candidates to perform the duties of a “Public Works Director” according to their notice released February 1, 2018. Wendell is seeking a highly-motivated and team-oriented individual for the position […]

Jake May. Source: Wendell Historical Society, Wendell NC.
local-nc

Frank “Jakie” May Announced as Inductee into The NC Sports Hall of Fame

January 26, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wendell, North Carolina is excited and honored to learn that Frank “Jakie” May will be inducted into the 2018 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame (NCSHOF). Mr. Sid Baynes of the Wendell […]

Wendell Community Center. Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina
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Wendell NC Free Family Movie on Jan. 13, 2018

December 30, 2017 Kay Whatley

Resolving to spend more time with your loved ones in 2018? Want to get out and do more? Looking for an inexpensive night out with the kids? The Town of Wendell’s free Family Movie Night […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Job Opening: Town of Wendell Hiring for Public Works Dept.

December 28, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wendell is seeking candidates to perform the duties of a “Public Works Specialist I” for the new year. Wendell is seeking a qualified person to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled […]

Mechanical man in front of Kioti Tractor, Wendell NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
local-nc

That’s No Tractor, Kioti!

December 13, 2017 Kay Whatley

It’s not a tractor… It’s a security guard! While Kioti Tractor in Wendell, North Carolina is known for their tractors and utility vehicles, look in their front parking lot and you’ll see a transformer-like “security […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Wendell NC’s Autumn and Winter Community Events

November 7, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Sherry Scoggins, Town of Wendell NC Upcoming community and business events in Wendell, North Carolina, are listed below. For more information on town events, visit www.townofwendell.com. Local Government Federal Credit Union Shred Event Date and […]

Section of the new Wendell NC walking trail. Source: Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell, North Carolina
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Wendell NC New Walking Trail Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 31

October 23, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell On Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 9am, the Town of Wendell will celebrate the completion of the walking trail around the ball field at Wendell Park, 601 West Third […]

Wendell Harvest Festival Parade. Photo: Frank Whatley, 2013
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Wendell Planning Autumn/Winter Community Events

September 27, 2017 Kay Whatley

A variety of events are planned in Wendell, North Carolina over the remainder of 2017. Town events, a Chamber festival, and special community happenings are included. 2017 Parade of Homes Tour Wendell Falls on Two […]

Outdoor music event at Wendell Falls. Source: Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell NC
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Wendell Community Events Planned for Autumn and Winter

August 28, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell Our Small Town with Big Charm is a hub of activity with community events from now until the end of 2017! Wendell United Methodist Church’s Community Day (Saturday, September 9, […]

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