Ardagh Group partners with Lenny Boy Brewing Co. to supply locally-made glass kombucha bottles Ardagh Group, Glass–North America, a business unit of Ardagh Group, has partnered with Lenny Boy Brewing Co. to introduce a new […]
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 […]
Wilson County Public Library offers programs for at the Main Library in Wilson, North Carolina, its five branch libraries, plus Bookmobile access. Digital literacy classes take place at five branch locations. See Mail Library and […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Recent grant awards to Wilson County Public Library (WCPL) have funded creation of a new Makerspace on the second floor of the Main Library, and new resources for youth programs. Grants […]
During two upcoming Mamma Mia performances, The Playhouse of Wilson has set themes to encourage ticket-holders to dress for the 1970s or as their favorite celebrity. Theme nights will be: March 7, 2020 @ 7:30pm […]
Wilson County Public Library offers programs for at the Main Library in Wilson, North Carolina, its five branch libraries, plus Bookmobile access. Check out the library’s incredible line-up of Black History Month programs for […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor On January 15, 2020, I attended a workshop titled Human trafficking 101 in Wilson, North Carolina. Instructed by Pam Strickland, founder of NC Stop Human Trafficking, this free workshop covered the devastating […]
On Sunday, February 2, 2020, the St. John AME Zion Church in Wilson, North Carolina will hold an event in celebration of Black History, with speaker Clarence Henderson, Civil Rights pioneer. The event will begin […]
The Playhouse of Wilson will present their second show of the season, Mamma Mia, directed by Caleb J Skinner and Patricia K Bradshaw. Mamma Mia is about young Sophie about to get married. This […]
Wilson County Public Library staff have planned a robust program lineup to kick off the New Year! Wilson County Public Library received a Library Services and Technology Grant Act (LSTA) EZ Grant for Digital […]
On Sunday, December 8, 2019, 4-6pm, a free music event, A Soulful Christmas Celebration 2019, will be held in Wilson, North Carolina. This concert by Vision Community Theatre Group will provide an evening of beautiful […]
By Bobbi Jo Bone, The Playhouse of Wilson Read all about it! The Playhouse of Wilson is at it again. Our second show of the season is Mamma Mia. Auditions will be held at the […]
There’s a little bit of everything going on this Fall in downtown Wilson, North Carolina. Activities relating to Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and the Whirligig Festival means that — in addition to the whirling going […]
The Rocky Mount Police Department has taken the lead on a new initiative to address gun violence with its ballistic identification technology. The department is now home to IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System). Neighboring agencies who […]
Book tells how one young girl creates a positive change in a tense situation at the neighborhood playground Dr. Tiffany D. Tyson’s entire life has been very productive in creating fair opportunities for women. Her […]
Wilson County Public Library offers programs for all ages at the Main Library, its five branch libraries, plus Bookmobile access during October 2019. Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and […]
Deans Farm Market is holding their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 10am-4pm. Located in Wilson County, Deans Farm Market is a farm stand, playground, meal maker, and frequently a fun place for […]
St John AME Zion Church in Wilson, North Carolina, for its 151st Anniversary, has planned several music-oriented events for the remainder of 2019. The public is invited to join their August Women in White, September […]
Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of programs for all ages at the Main Library and Branches in May 2019. With questions about the library, call 252.237.5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org. Main Library Programs […]
Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of programs for all ages at the Main Library and Branches in April 2019, as well as the addition of an English/Spanish bilingual storytime on March 26, […]
Tall One Outreach Ministries presents the Award-winning Gospel Stage Play, “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” Part 2, written and produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville and directed by Trina Jeffrie (AKA Sister Cantaloupe), to be performed […]
Get ready for an entertainment-filled evening in Wilson, North Carolina, as the nonprofit Love One Another Sisterhood, Inc. hosts a free Black History Month Celebration. Come and enjoy a night of music, poetry, dance, and acting […]
Related Essay Contest is Accepting Submissions Now until Feb. 1, 2019 Vision Community Theatre Group will celebrate Black History Month with a special performance entitled, VOICES~ The Struggles, The Faith, The Hope. An essay contest […]
Do your New Year’s resolutions include spending more time at the library? Kick off the new year with Wilson County Public Library free programs and special events in January 2019. Main Library hours are Monday-Wednesday 9am-9pm; and […]
By Ray Shell Dulamaes and Taip Lab present a celebration of eight years with The Real Friends of the Barn on Saturday, December 8, 2018, starting at 7pm. The celebration will be held at The […]
By Molly Westmoreland, Library Director, Wilson County Public Library Want to do a good deed for those in need and help yourself at the same time? Bring an undented, unexpired can of food to the […]
Thanksgiving is more meaningful when you are actively involved in serving others. It is a reflective example that elevates the realization of how blessed you are daily. Caring and compassion was in full effect with the […]
Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of free programs for the community this December at the Main Library and Branches. Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances […]
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