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38Events this week
4Free things to do
93New spots
93New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Wilson

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 38 events, day by day →

Annual Emilee Hunter Memorial Golf Tournament

Friday 1pm · Wedgewood Public Golf Course

Springfield Eats

Friday 4pm · Springfield School

Friday Night Magic! Every Friday

Friday 4pm · Rocky Mount

Alumni Art Show

Friday 6pm · Farmville Community Arts Council · Free

DJB

Friday 10:30pm · Calcutta Street Pub

New in Wilson

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Cut'Em Down Waterfowl

Sporting Goods

Bird season, sorted: Cut'Em Down Waterfowl is the local spot to tune up your kit, with turkey and duck calls, realistic decoys, waders, chokes, optics, and camo.

cutemdownwaterfowl.com ↗

Annie Em's Children's Shop

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Fresh finds for littles: Annie Em's Children's Shop keeps Wilson kids outfitted with gently loved clothing and nursery gear, from preemies through size 14, with name brands like OshKosh, Jayne Copeland, Gymboree, and more.

annieemschildrensshop.com ↗

Ichiban Bistro

Restaurants

Weeknight lifesaver, unlocked: Ichiban Bistro is the reliable spot for Japanese and Chinese fusion in Wilson, turning out fresh starters (edamame, gyoza, shumai), sushi, and hearty noodle or rice plates.

ichibanbistronorthcarolina.com ↗

Wilson’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Wilson’s best →

Most read in Wilson

The five stories Wilson readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Police investigate shooting on Belmont Avenue

    Dontrell Applewhite, 44, of Wilson, is in critical condition after being shot on Belmont Avenue early Saturday, Sept.

    Full story at wilsontimes.com ↗

  2. Between Richmond And Wilmington Is North Carolina's Charming City With Fishing, Boating, And A Vibrant Culture - Islands

    North Carolina's Wilson, a city of around 50,000 residents, is known for its cultural attractions and waterfront recreation.

    Full story at islands.com ↗

  3. DNA genealogy testing just solved a mystery that stumped investigators for nearly 50 years

    Cindy Marcell Blizzard, a 15-year-old Maryland teenager who went missing in 1977, has been identified through advanced DNA genealogy testing.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  4. NC Freedom Fest Returns to Downtown Goldsboro Saturday, Ashley McBryde to Headline

    NC Freedom Fest is returning to downtown Goldsboro, North Carolina, for its annual celebration of military personnel, veterans and first responders.

    Full story at goldsborodailynews.com ↗

  5. WARBIRDS Wilson eliminated from Carolina League playo...

    The Wilson Warbirds have been eliminated from the Single-A Carolina League playoffs after a 10-7 victory by the Hickory Crawdads at Wilson Ballpark.

    Full story at wilsontimes.com ↗

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