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 […]
Meet authors and check out their books at the Arkham Author Expo, organized by Sovereign Tomorrow Publications and Arkham Comix. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2018, 2-5pm, at Arkham Comix’s Wilson location, 3710 Peppermill Drive, […]
Wilson County Public Library offers programs for all ages. Coming up in November, enjoy storytimes, a family movie, and more this month at the Main Library and Branches. Main Library hours are Monday through Wednesday […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Love One Another program is holding a fashion show in Wilson, North Carolina, and the Call for Models is open. Would you love to walk the runway? Now is the time […]
Celebrate local business and attend the Grand Opening of the Wilson, North Carolina PowerPlex Athletic Center on Saturday, September 8, 2018, 11am-3pm. The PowerPlex Athletic Center is a multi-sport training facility. The facility includes two […]
In September 2018, the Wilson County Public Library will offer a wide variety of free programs for the community at the Main Library and branch libraries. There is truly something for everyone in this month’s lineup. For […]
By Dr. Mildred Summerville The Summerville Promotion and Production Company, along with The Tall One Outreach Ministries would like to congratulate the following contestants who are the participants in the 2018 Wilson Idol Talent Show, […]
Music Kids Foundation of Wilson, North Carolina brings music into the lives of special needs children and adults. To raise funds for their programs, the foundation is holding an event on Saturday, August 25, 2018, 7-9pm, […]
A new novel, Saponi by author Steven E Davis, will be released on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 — Independence Day. Published and distributed by Amazon and KDP Publishing, Saponi is both the heartwarming and heartbreaking tale of two […]
A new book, Keep Calm And Homestead: A Guide to Modern Day Homesteading, by NC-based author Steven E Davis has been released this month. Designed to show how homesteading techniques may be applied from apartment […]
Once again, Summerville Promotion and Production Company, along with The Tall One Outreach Ministries, take great pride in continuing this annual exploratory search, which identifies and augments Unsung Heroes, Icons, and Super Stars. On September […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor It’s garden time in North Carolina. Trees, shrubs, bulbs, plants, and seeds can go into the ground in April. Local garden clubs and gardens are holding plant sales, giving area residents […]
Historic Downtown Wilson begins its Spring concert series with The Embers featuring Craig Woolard. This opening concert kicks off the season of free, live music at a new location: Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. This year, the […]
The first Friday each month from 3-5pm, the Imagination Station Science and History Museum opens its doors for Fabulous Fridays — free, public events designed for the whole family. Each event includes crafts, games, and talks meant […]
By Jacquie Jeffers, State Martin Luther King, Jr. Commissioner The 10th-annual Share the Dream Talent Show was held on January 13, 2018, with local artists and performers sharing their talents with the crowd at the […]
By Genevieve Baillie, Wilson County Wilson Reads 2018: Hidden Figures is scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Wilson County Public Library with an author visit and activities. Additional events are planned through the […]
Wilson County Public Library has a variety of upcoming programs offered to the public this January at the Main Library and Branches. For children, early literacy programs will continue at the Main Library every Wednesday […]
On Saturday, January 13, 2018, the Share the Dream Talent Show returns for another year. The show begins at 6pm at the Greenfield School, 3351 NC Hwy 42 W, Wilson, North Carolina. A wide range […]
DreamFest 2018 is A “Shark Tank-like live event”. Whether you decide to compete in the business plan competition and oral presentation to a panel of judges, or just attend in support of your favorite local small business start-up […]
The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park its Grand Opening is Thursday, November 2, 2017, 4-10pm. This City of Wilson, North Carolina event includes a ribbon cutting, speeches, and activities for all. Arrive in-advance of 4pm, with enough time […]
Dr. Mildred Summerville is excited to announce the 2017 Wilson Idol Winners. The fifth-annual Wilson Idol was an evening of performance that honors a person who is greatly venerated in his or her community and […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are […]
On September 7, 2017, Governor Roy Cooper announced $6.2 million in grants to fund local parks and recreation projects through this year’s awards of the state’s Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). The North Carolina Parks […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The German grocery store chain, Lidl, opened stores across North Carolina this year. Once of the stores is located in Wilson NC along Raleigh Road Parkway. The store is designed to […]
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