Hello Wilson! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Road closure plans, Disney's moana jr., and the wild robot film series + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Roadwork plans ahead: N.C. 42 East over U.S. 301 will soon close for 120 days, and U.S. 264 paving could start any day. Expect continuous lane closures and delays in Wilson County -- see the road closure plan.
Strong start continues: Peyton West and Wyatt Moore combined on a two-hit shutout as Post 13 juniors routed Cary Post 67, 11-0, a mercy-rule win that moved their American Legion record to 6-0-1 -- read the full game recap.
Junior golf history made: Kensley Hill and Nate Lewis led 11 age-group champions at Wilson’s 47th Larry Pittman Memorial, with Hill edging Fike’s Payton Durham and Lewis helping form the event’s first brother-sister medalists -- meet the junior golf champs.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh flowers, zero stress: Since 1931, Avenue Gardens Florist has been Wilson’s go-to for hand-crafted bouquets, plants, and gift baskets. Need it fast? Owner/designer Sande Faulkwell and team can craft a custom design and handle same-day local delivery, perfect for anniversaries, condolences, or those “oh no, I forgot” moments.
Level up family night: CAPPS Entertainment has two blacklight 9-hole courses, one retro 80s/90s and one pirate themed, plus mini bowling, axe throwing, and an arcade with VR. Perfect for a quick midweek reset or corralling the kids when the weather does whatever it feels like.
Art that actually moves: Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is the happiest kind of windstorm, a field of towering, kinetic sculptures doing their thing while the pavilion brings neighbors together for concerts and the farmers market. Grab a chair, text a friend, let the breeze set the vibe this week.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🇺 Stars, Stripes & Stories: America 250 Hanging Flag Craft @ Wilson County Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats a low-stress bit of patriotism at the Main Library Assembly Room, where all ages tie fabric strips onto a wooden dowel to craft a rustic hanging flag for America 250, supplies while they last. It is unity, creativity, and zero hot glue-related regrets.
🎭 Summer Camp Production of Disney's Moana Jr. @ The Singers Studio | Thursday (6/25) at 7:00 PM – Whether you can belt How Far I’ll Go or just need an hour in air-conditioning, S2P2’s Moana Jr. is a breezy, family-friendly sail with local kids, ages 7 to 17, at the helm. Six chances to cheer, tickets are $10, and the cuteness is ruthless.
⛳ Youth Golf Camp @ Wedgewood Golf Course | Friday (6/26) at 9:00 AM – If your kid’s backswing is menacing the hydrangeas, Wedgewood’s Youth Golf Camp in Wilson will civilize it, and wear them out. Two summer sessions, mornings only, all skill levels welcome, instruction on real greens. You get coffee in peace, they get a decent short game.
🧩 Summertime WhiriDog's Jigsaw Puzzle Contest @ WhirliDogs Café & Training Center | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Trade your crossword habit for a 300-piece puzzle throwdown at WhirliDogs, teams of four, eight total, $25 a team. It’s a fundraiser supporting inclusive jobs, with bragging rights and a $10 gift card each. Kitchen’s open, and social district drinks are welcome.
🎬 Warbirds Family Film Series - Wild Robot @ Wilson Ballpark | Friday (6/26) at 5:30 PM – Warbirds Family Film Series is landing at Wilson Ballpark with The Wild Robot, free and kid-approved. Bring the beach chairs, claim some grass, and let the concessions handle dinner, beer, and bribery. It’s summer cinema the Wilson way, no streaming password required.
🥕 Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market @ Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Bringing the kids to Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market? They have a fun activity booklet that turns the stalls into a scavenger hunt, which means your small humans stay busy while you debate tomatoes, catch up with your favorite soap lady, and finish a coffee.
🎮 Pokemon League @ The Gilded Dragon | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 PM – Pokémon League is taking over The Gilded Dragon with casual matches, friendly trades, and deck help for all ages and skill levels. Prize packs reward learning, sportsmanship, and showing up, and staff keeps kid trades fair, so you can relive recess without the playground drama.
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07 — The Wilson report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 2 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 0%
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