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Local artist featured at Spring Arbor

Live Music August 2019

In the region August 2019

Walks and Runs August 2019

Hard work pays off with album release

Monthly Planner August 2019

Library programs varied in August

Exhibit explores rise of barbecue

Event welcomes students to Barton

Bands help out with fundraiser: Birthday bash benefits exceptional children’s class here

Little Texas brings country sound to Boykin

Ghost story weaves history and modern day

Enjoy the music, help Hope Station: Music for Hope is Aug. 23

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Vegetable gardens show stress of heat

Wilson Attractions August 2019

See ‘Mood Swings’ paintings, video works: Barton gallery show opens Aug. 22

Brewmasters serves up laughs: Monthly event features comedy

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Truck and tractor pull returns to Wilson: Here Aug. 2 and 3 at fairgrounds

The Wilson County Fair 300 Truck and Tractor Pull returns this month with 40 to 45 vehicles.
In the world of tractor pulling, a 300-foot track is called a “full pull.” That’s exactly what the Wilson County Fairgrounds offers drivers again this year during the Wilson County Fair 300 …

Event welcomes students to Barton

Wilson businesses often give out samples at the annual Welcome Back Barton.
Barton College will celebrate the return of students, faculty and staff by partnering with the Wilson Chamber of Commerce to host Welcome Back Barton on Aug. 19. The annual event invites the Wilson …

SPOTTED: Exceptional Children's Extravaganza 2019

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Hear Matty Begs at Pup's on Aug. 17.

Live Music August 2019

FRIDAY, AUG. 2 Meredith Davis 7 to 9:30 p.m. 217 Brew Works 217 South St. Hear musician Meredith Davis; Rockin Robin’s is the night’s food truck. FRIDAY, AUG. 2 Eaglewing …

Filling out the Calendar

The August 1st Fridays on the Lawn will once again include the area's National Night Out event.

Monthly Planner August 2019

FRIDAY, AUG. 2 Complimentary Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. Grapenuts Wine 3711-B Peppermill Drive Join host Brian Flye of Tryon Distributors for a complimentary wine tasting. FRIDAY, …

Wide Awake Wilson August 2019

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