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Wendell

People lined up for food at the 2016 IFMF in Wendell. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Wendell NC: International Food and Music Festival is Sept. 16

August 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

The International Food and Music Festival will be held in Wendell, North Carolina on Saturday, September 16, 2017, 11am-5pm. This marks the fifteenth year that Saint Eugene Catholic Church has presented this festival to the […]

Wendell Public Works
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Wendell NC “Hometown Heroes” Recognized

August 10, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Universal Chevrolet Honors Wendell Fire and Public Works Department Employees By Lee Spitznagel, Universal Chevrolet Wendell Fire Department and Public Works employees were treated to a meal this past Wednesday. As part of Universal Chevrolet’s commitment […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Something for Everyone at Wendell NC 2017 Events

April 17, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell For more information on these upcoming community events and other happenings, visit the town website at www.townofwendell.com. Public Safety Day 2017 Saturday, May 6, 2017 @ 10am-2pm Held in […]

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County NC's logo.
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Habitat Wake Gathering Faith Builders to Build Eastern NC Homes

April 7, 2017 Kay Whatley

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County is preparing to build homes in Zebulon, Wendell, and Knightdale, North Carolina. They are seeking volunteers from the area to help build Habitat for Humanity homes for waiting families. […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Public Safety Day Offers Chance to Meet First Responders

March 28, 2017 Kay Whatley

This year’s Public Safety Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10am-2pm in downtown Wendell NC. This will be the ninth year that this special community meet-and-greet event has been held. Meet first responders and those who […]

Jake May. Source: Wendell Historical Society, Wendell NC.
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Jake May Opening Day at Wendell Park Honors Local Baseball Legend

March 7, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell “Play Ball!” is music to the ears for the Town of Wendell.  What better way to transition into the spring season than a day of ball at Wendell Park!  […]

Wendell NC Pecan Orchard. Source: Phillip A. Smith II, Wendell NC Parks and Recreation.
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Wendell NC Planning Arbor Day Celebrations

February 21, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Phillip A. Smith II, Wendell Parks and Recreation Mayor Virginia Gray proclaimed March 17, 2017, as Arbor Day for the Town of Wendell, North Carolina. The Wendell Tree Board plans to hold multiple events celebrating Arbor […]

ProTown BMX 2017 is in March, hosted by the Town of Wendell NC.
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Wendell NC Community Events Include Party, BMX, Arts & More

February 3, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell The Town of Wendell is planning a wide variety of Community Events. The fun begins March 4 and continues through April, with events listed below in chronological order. Party […]

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Wendell NC Senior Center Offerings for Spring 2017

January 21, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Tanya Barrett, EWSC Coordinator The Wendell-based Eastern Wake Senior Center offers programs and services for seniors in Wake County and surrounding areas. Educational workshops, fitness classes, individual assistance, and more are available in the coming months. Activities are […]

During a recent Wounded Warrior Project(R) (WWP) connection event at Prime Barbecue, a specialty catering service that also offers barbecue preparation classes, injured veterans talked grilling and received trade secrets from an expert. Source: WWP.
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With Wounded Warrior Project, Veterans Fired Up a Knightdale NC BBQ Grill

January 5, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Rob Louis, PR, woundedwarriorproject.org During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event at Prime Barbecue, a specialty catering service that also offers barbecue preparation classes, injured veterans talked grilling and received trade secrets from an expert. […]

ProTown BMX 2017 is in March, hosted by the Town of Wendell NC.
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Movies, Princesses and BMX Coming to Wendell in 2017

December 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

**UPDATED December 19 from original December 9 post.** By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell The Town of Wendell is planning community events for the coming year. Below is information on three events in early 2017. […]

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East Wake Senior Center Hosts Multiple Events

December 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Activities for fun, health, or education are being hosting at East Wake Senior Center in 2017. Call Tanya Barrett of the EWSC 919.365.4248 for more information or to register for any of these offerings. Unless otherwise noted, […]

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The Strange-ness: Morpheus Bridge Spectre

October 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

For Halloween, let’s look at a local “legend”. We’ll visit the Morpheus Bridge on the aptly named Morpheus Bridge Road in Wendell, North Carolina. The story goes that a mother, father, and child — alledgedly a daughter — were driving along […]

Wendell Chamber of Commerce logo.
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Nominate a Wendell Citizen for the 2016 Mayor’s Award

October 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell The Wendell Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominees for the Mayor’s Award, which honors Wendell’s citizen of the year. The annual award was established to recognize individuals who quietly […]

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Rocky Mount NC & Five County Area Roads Flooded Following Hurricane Matthew

October 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Public Asked to Proceed with Caution, Stay Home if Possible By Kay Whatley, Editor Folks, I know the sun is shining and you want to go see what shape your neighborhood is in and where […]

Town Festival. Source: Frank Whatley.
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Several Fall Events Planned for Wendell NC

September 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Town of Wendell, North Carolina, is the site of many Fall events. Be sure to check out their great variety of festivals and happenings, organized by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce, St. Eugene’s, the town, […]

International Food and Music Festival 2016, Wendell NC.
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Enjoy International Food and Music in Wendell NC

August 20, 2016 Kay Whatley

Originally published August 1, 2016; new poster added (below) on August 20, 2016. The 2016 International Food and Music Festival planning is underway. Shirts have been designed, raffle tickets printed, and entertainment and vendors are […]

Wendell Treat Trail 2016. Source: Town of Wendell NC.
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Local Businesses Needed for “Treat Trail” by Wendell Parks and Rec

August 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Each year, the Wendell Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to set up tables along the “Treat Trail” in Wendell Community Park.  The goal is a safe, fun environment for local children to trick-or-treat. […]

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The Strange-ness: Wendell NC UFO Sightings

July 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

Over the past few years, Wendell UFO sightings and strange occurrances have been reported during summer months. The most recent report details a sighting from June 29, 2016. A Wendell residents photographing storm clouds in the […]

Artist displays during Art At The Jam, Wendell Falls, Wendell NC. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council.
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Franklin County Arts Council Goes to Wake County

June 30, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

FCAC Artists Joined the Wendell Farms “Art at the Jam” Event By Donna Campbell Smith, Assistant Coordinator, Franklin County Arts Council Wendell Falls Community, a member of Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers, invited the Franklin […]

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Wendell NC 4th of July Includes Parade, WWII Ceremony

June 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Patrick Reidy, townofwendell.com The Wendell Historical Society’s annual Independence Day celebration this year includes a special presentation of dog tags to a WWII veteran. Join the fun on Main Street and at J. Ashley Wall […]

Randy Whitley and Kady, the original "yellow dog" at Yellow Dog Farm, Wendell NC. Source: Kay Whatley.
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Wendell Family’s Farms Are a Dog and Pony Show

May 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Well, it’s kind of a dog and pony show.  There is a dog — her name is Kady and she is yellow with a little white on her muzzle giving away her […]

Fresh-picked Strawberries. Photo: Vollmer Farm, Bunn NC.
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Eastern NC Farmers Need Your Support

May 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Local farmers need support from their communities to survive, or thrive. Shopping at a farmers market near you helps to get money into the hands of farmers — helping them each take care […]

Franklin County Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council logos. Source: FCAC, Louisburg NC.
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Call to Artists Open for Wendell Falls Art Event

May 7, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

Art at the Jam: FCAC at Wendell Falls’ Farmhouse Jam By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Wendell Falls Community, a member of Quilt Trails of the Tar River, has invited the Franklin County […]

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Star Wars Events in Eastern Wake Libraries

April 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Special Star Wars themed events are scheduled for libraries across Wake County.  Details here show the dates for Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon NC library events. More libraries are listed on the Wake County Libraries website. […]

Grow And Share logo, by Rachel Hestilow. Source: growandshare.org.
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NC Nonprofit Plans Garden Plant Giveaways

April 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Grow And Share Helps Get Gardeners Growing, or Helps Them Become Gardeners, to Increase the Local Food Supply Released by Grow And Share, Raleigh NC Over the next few weeks, tens of thousands of vegetable, […]

Priscilla Shirer Simulcast is April 23, 2016, presented by LifeWay. Source: www.lifeway.com.
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Wendell Women’s Ministry Hosting Workshop

April 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by the Women’s Ministry The Wendell Baptist Church Women’s Ministry is hosting a workshop featuring a Simulcast with speaker, author, and and actress Priscilla Shirer. This live Bible-teaching event is a full day with activities and […]

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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“Strings – The Movie” Filming in Wake County NC

April 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor A new feature film written by Adam Tarsitano and starring Jason Michael Carroll is filming this month in Wake County NC. The casting calls for Strings – The Movie have drawn […]

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The Strange-ness: Ghostly Cab

July 24, 2016

A closed-circuit TV (CCTV) video shows a ghostly person following a man into a cab, or does it? The footage, posted on YouTube here, appears to show a figure following a man into a taxi, […]

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The Strange-ness: Olives in Holiday Desserts?

December 5, 2017

The holiday season draws people together, often over food.  This year, rather than using carrots, apples, or chocolate in holiday goodies, try switching it up with recipes that include olives.  Yes, olives. Olives from Spain have introduced […]

Photo: Frank and Kay Whatley
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The Strange-ness: Zombie Warning

October 15, 2017

From Maine to North Carolina and across the country, hackers change road signs across the country. Rather than warning drivers about night construction hours or detours, the sign warned of Zombies! This “hacking” has been going on […]

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