🐾 Pupdate from the Wilson’s Mills Dog Park! 🐶 Things are really shaping up at our future bark-tastic playground! The mulch is down, gates are latched, and work on the parking lot is underway. 🦴🚧 There are still a few more tail-wagging tasks to accomplish before we open the gates, but we're getting closer every day to unleashing this space for our furry friends (and their humans!) to enjoy. Stay tuned for more pupdates—we can’t wait to throw open the gates and say “Welcome!” . . . or maybe it should be “Woof!” 🐕🎉 #WilsonsMillsNC #WMDogPark #ParkUpdate #DogParkDreams

📢 Hey, Wilson’s Mills! Over the past month, we've received some generous additions to our Town Share Shed—thank you to everyone who has contributed! 🙏 Your donations are making a real difference for neighbors in need. As we head into summer, nutritional needs increase, especially for children and families who rely on school meals during the year. We’d love to see our Share Shed shelves filled in the coming weeks—and you can help! 🛒 Most appreciated items include: 🍝 Pasta & rice 🍅 Canned tomatoes & sauces 🥣 Cereal & snacks 💧 Bottled water & juice boxes 🧻 Paper goods 📍 How to donate: ✅ Place items directly in the Share Shed ✅ Or drop them off at Town Hall (main entrance) 🕗 Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM 🚫 Please note: We cannot accept dented canned goods as they pose a health risk. For more info, visit: wilsonsmillsnc.org/news/our-community-share-shed-needs-your-help

💪 Get Involved: Volunteer with the Town of Wilson’s Mills! Our community thrives because of dedicated residents like you. Whether you're passionate about community events, beautifying our parks, or lending a hand with special projects, there’s a meaningful way for you to get involved and make a difference right here in town. 👀 We’re currently looking for volunteers to support upcoming events, help with park upkeep, and assist on special initiatives. 👉 Learn more and sign up at: wilsonsmillsnc.org/volunteer-opportunities 📞 Questions? Contact Peter Vantine at 919-938-3885 (Ext. 290) or email pvantine@wilsonsmillsnc.org Let’s work together to keep Wilson’s Mills vibrant and welcoming for all! 💙 #WilsonsMillsNC #VolunteerOpportunities #WeAreWilsonsMills

What a wonderful turnout from the community last Thursday at the Reception & Dedication of the new Hope Center Ministries' first Women’s Campus in Johnston County, right here in Wilson’s Mills! 🎉 If you were unable to attend, one way you can help is by donating goods on their Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3CFBL05IMEZRO?ref=gr_search_page_result #WilsonsMillsNC #HopeCenterMinistries #JohnstonCounty

Remembering our veterans and their families today . . . Memorial Day is a national holiday set aside to honor military service members who died fighting in a war. Major General John A. Logan, a Civil War veteran, founded Memorial Day in 1868. Following the Civil War, a small group of women went to a cemetery in Columbus, Mississippi and honored the Soldiers of both the North and the South by putting flowers on their graves. Memorial Day was initially called Decoration Day because graves were decorated with flowers and flags. In May of 1874, Mrs. Laura D. Richardson of Knoxville, Tennessee, Chairperson of a committee to obtain flowers for decorating the graves in the national cemetery of Knoxville, saw flags in a store window. She had an idea and subsequently purchased the flags and had the local lumber mill provide the wood for tiny flagpoles. This began the movement to decorate graves with flags. Just a reminder that the Johnston County Veterans Council will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony today, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 📍 Superior Courtroom, Johnston County Courthouse 🕚 Monday, May 26, 2025 | 11:00 AM 📍 207 E. Johnston Street, Smithfield, NC

The Johnston County Veterans Council invites the public to a Memorial Day Ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 📍 Superior Courtroom, Johnston County Courthouse 🕚 Monday, May 26, 2025 | 11:00 AM 📍 207 E. Johnston Street, Smithfield, NC The program will include guest speakers, veteran stories, a wreath-laying ceremony, and more. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be livestreamed on the County’s YouTube channel. “Freedom comes at a cost, and it's paid for by the courage and sacrifice of our past, present, and future service members,” said Robert Boyette, Director of Veterans Services. “I hope everyone will take a moment to reflect on the profound commitment these individuals have made for us all.” Veterans, families, and community members are encouraged to join in person or online as we pause to remember and honor our fallen heroes. Learn more at 👉 johnstonnc.com/veteranssvcs or call 919-989-5067.

📢 Happening Tonight! Just a reminder that you are invited to attend the Dedication & Reception of Hope Center Ministries' first Women’s Campus in Johnston County! 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 91 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield All are welcome—come tour the campus and celebrate this new chapter of hope and healing! 💛

🎉 Big thanks to the amazing volunteers from Hope Center Ministries – Stevens Mill Campus (Goldsboro) for lending a hand with mulching at our new dog park! Your help gave our Public Works crew a boost and brought us one step closer to opening the park for our four-legged friends. 🐕🐕‍🦺🐩 We appreciate your time, energy, and community spirit! #WilsonsMillsNC #WMDogPark #CommunitySupport

🚧 Public Works Appreciation Week 🛠️ This week, we’re celebrating the Wilson’s Mills Public Works Department—a small but mighty team that keeps our Town running smoothly every day of the year! From maintaining our roads and parks to managing essential infrastructure and services, this crew works hard—often behind the scenes and in every kind of weather—to keep Wilson’s Mills safe, functional, and looking its best. 👏👏👏 Please join us in thanking our Public Works staff—Patrick Moore, Tony Riley & Kleber Aguilar Soto—for their dedication, reliability, and commitment to keeping Wilson’s Mills safe, clean, and connected. We appreciate all you do!

🚧 Our apologies for the inconvenience, but the Phillip R. Wright Community Park in Wilson's Mills will be closed again on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 until 4:30pm for continued maintenance. New mulch is being added to the playground areas and work on the dog park parking lot continues. Thank you for your patience!

🚧 The Phillip R. Wright Community Park in Wilson's Mills will be closed today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 until 4:30pm for maintenance. New mulch and work on the parking area at the new dog park will begin. Thank you for your patience!

📣 We’re now on Nextdoor! 🏡 The Town of Wilson’s Mills is excited to join the conversation on Nextdoor—a space where neighbors connect, share updates, and stay informed. Follow us at 👉 nextdoor.com/pages/town-of-wilsons-mills to get the latest on Town events, projects, announcements, and more—right in your neighborhood feed! Let’s build a stronger, more connected community—one post at a time. 💬💛 #WilsonsMillsNC #StayConnected #CommunityUpdates