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It’s Friday, Wilson! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Unlimited ballpark food, young artists’ mini masterpiece swap, and men who cook tasting + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Wilson protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Ballpark debuts unlimited food: On Feb. 24, Zebulon introduced the Devil Dogz, honoring local textile grit, with an all-Australian roster at Five County Stadium, filling the void after the Mudcats’ move to Wilson — read the full story.
Scholars tackle timely themes: Today at Barton College, the Purcell and Sprinkle Lectures feature Dr. Barbara Thiede and Jonathan Edwards, free and open to the public with talks on faith, rhetoric, and national identity — get all the event details.
Sprawl threatens local farmland: An American Farmland Trust report warns North Carolina could see 5,600 to 7,600 acres converted by 2040. Wilson County AgriBusiness Committee heard preservation tools like districts and conservation easements — see which counties face losses.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Art fix, right here: Wilson Arts keeps culture lively with rotating exhibits and a small but mighty gift shop stocked with work from local and regional artists. It’s an easy lift to brighten your space and your week, and you might even stumble into a class that sparks a new hobby.
Build the hangout, finally: JA Construction Solutions turns someday decks into everyday hangouts with clean framing and solid finishes. If your backyard’s giving procrastination energy, here’s your nudge for this week. Their Sims-based crew helps you make it real, so the spot you imagine becomes the place you use… daily.
Seafood night, sorted: Wilson Mayflower Restaurant has kept Wilson’s fried-seafood cravings happy since 1993, serving flounder, catfish, tilapia, slaw, and hushpuppies the way you remember. When the week gets hectic, this no-frills standby makes dinner easy, comforting, and gloriously golden.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🇫 The Brittany XX @ J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex | Friday (3/13) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’ve logged a decade on the sidelines or just love a nutmeg, The Brittany turns 20 at the Gillette Complex with 90-plus high school teams, gracious hospitality, and real soccer, not brackets. Ten bucks, 13 and up, gets you in to honor Brittany Willis.
🦷 Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder @ Edna Boykin Cultural Center | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Got kids or grandkids to entertain? ACT! for Youth turns Junie B. Jones’s loose-tooth drama into a lively 60 to 70 minute romp of classroom politics, tooth-fairy theories, and giggles, plus a sensory-friendly Relaxed Rules show, and tickets that won’t make you grind yours.
🐄 Tobacco Road Classic Cattle Show @ Wilson County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 AM – Well, polish those belt buckles later, the Tobacco Road Classic Cattle Show is pressing pause and moving to March 14, 2026. Consider it bonus training time for the heifers, your boots, and your patience, and pass it along so nobody trailers in by mistake.
🌱 Free Compost Giveaway @ City of Wilson Compost Facility / Yard Waste Site | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Your garden’s hungry. The city is giving away free compost, aka black gold, at 3105 Stantonsburg Rd SE on select Saturdays. Bring a truck, trailer, or buckets, take as much as you can carry, and yes, city staff will help load the good stuff.
💿 The Wilson Record Show @ Connect Church | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Clear trunk space and head to the Connect Church Activity Building out back for Wilson’s record show, where vendors from across NC bring thousands of vinyl, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, and memorabilia. It’s crate-digging bliss, free admission, and zero guilt for buying that second copy.
👨 Men Who Cook @ Reid Street Community Center | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Watch the guys swap golf stories for aprons at this Men Who Cook tasting, where you graze through hometown recipes and help crown the champ. It’s equal parts friendly trash talk, surprise flavor, and who knew he could cook. Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/men-who-cook-competition
🎉 Wilson Wellness Anniversary @ Larema Coffee House | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Swing by Wilson Wellness to toast their first lap around the sun with Larema. Expect door prizes, a Larema gift card, a few games you can win without spraining anything, and fresh Wellness Community tees to buy, plus a visit from special guest, Matty Russo.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Wilson report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 61°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 1 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 3 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
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