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42Events this week
3Free things to do
90New spots
93New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Wilson

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 42 events, day by day →

Friday Night Magic! Every Friday

Friday 4pm · Rocky Mount

Friday Night Test & Tune

Friday 6pm · County Line Raceway

Take 10 Band

Friday 7pm · William B. Ennis Memorial Park

The Deloreans

Friday 7:30pm · Edna Boykin Cultural Center

Live Life In Color Run

Saturday 7am · Rotary Park

New in Wilson

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

Mega Spa & Brows

Beauty

Brows that behave: Mega Spa & Brows nails the essentials with precise threading, gentle waxing, soothing facials, and lash upgrades from pros with 15+ years of experience.

megaspaandbrows.com ↗

Buffalo Brothers

Restaurants

For real-deal wings: Whether you crave NY-style wings, foldable pies, or a half‑pound burger, Buffalo Brothers nails the comfort-food sweet spot.

buffbrothers.com ↗

West End Social

Nightlife

Low-key sip spot: West End Social is the kind of relaxed, grown-up bar with a big by-the-glass wine selection, well-made cocktails, and beer that actually earns its spot.

westendwinebar.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. Kayaker finds body at Greenville park, death investigation underway

    A kayaker found a body at the Greenville Town Common, Greenville's central park, on Sunday morning.

    Full story at wral.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. WHA opens waiting list for Varita Court Apartments

    The Wilson Housing Authority (WHA) will open the waiting list for its Varita Court Apartments on Aug.

    Full story at wilsontimes.com ↗

  4. ‘Operation Notebook’ nets drug arrests and more

    A two-day operation by the Wilson Police Department, led by members of the Special Operations Unit, resulted in numerous arrests and seizure of illegal narcotics.

    Full story at wilsontimes.com ↗

  5. $150M Cultivated Facility Remains Vacant After Believer Meats' Collapse

    Nearly nine months after Believer Meats' collapse, its $150-million cultivated meat facility in North Carolina remains vacant and unused.

    Full story at meatingplace.com ↗

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