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Bird park to celebrate local brews this weekend

N.C. Museum of Art triples the size of African Art Gallery

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Cheers to my summer guilty pleasure returning

Exhibit features artwork by wounded Marines

Sixth annual silent auction and concert to benefit Hope Station

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Sixth annual silent auction and concert to benefit Hope Station

The sixth annual Music for Hope Benefit Concert and Silent Auction will conclude First Christian Church’s Space for Grace music series this weekend. The concert was masterminded by Casey Childers with the simple idea in mind to make a …

Bird park to celebrate local brews this weekend

Sylvan Heights Bird Park will host its second annual Birds and Brews event this Saturday that will offer endless samples of craft beers from seven local breweries, live music, games and, of course, lots of feathered friends. Tarboro Brewing …

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Spotted at the Lidl opening

The opening of the Lidl store Thursday drew a huge crowd. Cars filled the parking lot at the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Raleigh Road Parkway and customers wrapped around the building hoping to explore one of the company's first stores in the nation. Brie Handgraaf | Times

Wilson Mayor Bruce Rose prepares to cut the ribbon Thursday at the new Lidl store with Development Manager for Lidl US Madison Tucci and store manager Kurtis Day. Brie Handgraaf | Times

Gloria Battle and Maggie Chestnut were the second and third customers on Thursday during the opening of the local Lidl store. Brie Handgraaf | Times

LaShawnon Battle of Wilson was the second customer at the opening of the local Lidl store on Thursday. Brie Handgraaf | Times

Ericka Lucas picked out a variety of fresh and frozen treats Thursday during the opening of the local Lidl store. As the first customer, she received a $100 gift card. Brie Handgraaf | Times

Ericka Lucas was rewarded for being the first customer at the Lidl store opening in Wilson with roses and a $100 gift card. Brie Handgraaf | Times

Ericka Lucas picked out a variety of fresh and frozen treats Thursday during the opening of the local Lidl store. As the first customer, she received a $100 gift card. Brie Handgraaf | Times

Gloria Battle and Maggie Chestnut were the second and third customers on Thursday during the opening of the local Lidl store. Brie Handgraaf | Times

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Cheers to my summer guilty pleasure returning

Cheers to “Bachelor in Paradise” resuming filming. My summer guilty pleasure has officially been saved it seems. After drowning my sorrows in junk food last week when filming was canceled, I am now migrating out of my food coma and out …

Do you have what it takes to wear a cape?

Can humans use echolocation, develop immunity to electricity, or resist being burned by boiling water? Learn what makes real-life superheroes tick and how science is uncovering the secrets behind their superpowers at the North Carolina Museum of …

Live Music

friday, june 23 Mark and John Bunn 7 - 9:30 p..m. 217 Brew Works 217 South St. Enjoy a night of music from father and son duo Mark and John Bunn. Food will be served from Everett’s Concession Food Truck. Food will be served …

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every tuesday through friday Wilson Active Artist Exhibit 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Arts Council of Wilson Nash Street The Lowe Gallery is exhibiting work by the Wilson Active Artists Association members. Works of art, paintings, sculptures, …

Sixth annual silent auction and concert to benefit Hope Station

Bird park to celebrate local brews this weekend

Spotted at the Lidl opening

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