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Wilson This Week -- Nov. 15, 2024 |
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Be among the first to know Wilson's team name, come celebrate baseball next Friday
Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, will be a day for the Wilson history books! The Milwaukee Brewers will unveil the new minor league baseball team name and logo. The event is open to all and will be held at the Wilson Industrial Air Center off Airport Road.
The big reveal will happen at 2 p.m. but the fun will continue until 5 p.m. with a live band, complimentary food, and swag giveaways. Team merchandise will be available for purchase at the event. Baseball fans of all ages are encouraged to attend.
This is of course the former Carolina Mudcats, the team that will play in the downtown ballpark now under construction. The team is expected to start here in spring 2026.
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City Council meets next Thursday, Nov. 21
Wilson City Council will hold its monthly night meeting next Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., at Wilson City Hall, 112 Goldsboro St., third floor, enter via the ailleyway. The agenda will be available at the link below on Monday.
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Watch the meeting in person or online
The public is welcome to attend Council meetings, but it's not always convenient to go in person. The link below will go live at 7 p.m. Thursday. Afterward, the meeting will be archived on vimeo.com.
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Explore our city: Join us for GIS Day 2024
Join us for the City of Wilson’s first-ever GIS Day on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 9 a.m. at the Gig East Exchange, 127 Goldsboro St. S.
Celebrate 2024 GIS Day with coffee, donuts, and great conversation. Our talented GIS professionals will showcase map projects and demonstrate how GIS technology impacts our daily lives in Wilson. Discover tools like address lookups, school district maps, flood zone details, and road closure updates, and learn how GIS can make navigating life in the city easier and more informed.
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Don’t miss out: Wilson Christmas Parade entry deadline approaching
The entry deadline for the Wilson Christmas Parade is quickly approaching—be sure to submit your application by Friday, Nov. 22!
The parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. along Nash Street and will include the popular quiet zone between Whitehead and Bruton streets. We’re also looking for volunteers to help on the morning of the parade. For questions or to volunteer, contact Parade Coordinator Hannah El-Ramey. Let’s make this year’s parade unforgettable!
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