Wilson's 2026 Toolkit

To celebrate the start of 2026, we highlighted how small, local steps can make a big difference in everyday life here in Wilson. Throughout the year, we'll be sharing tips, resources and reminders in four categories: Get Outside, Make Civic Engagement My Superpower, Limit Social Media, and Save Money. 

Get Outside More

If 2026 is your year of outside, we can suggest some beautiful parks right along your commute. We’ll help you make a plan to visit a new spot every month.

Make Civic Engagement My Superpower

Every great street in Wilson needs one; the person who always knows which week is “Blue Bin” week, who to call when a storm drain looks a bit clogged, and has a black belt in Fix-It Wilson. We can help you become the unofficial heartbeat of the block.

Limit Social Media

Endless scrolling is so 2025. If 2026 is your year to unplug, get accurate City of Wilson news on a schedule that works for you. We’re here to help you disconnect from the doom scrolls.

Save Money

If saving money is topping your list for 2026, we can show you how to take control of your utility bill. It may not be as thrilling as, say investing in crypto, but tightening up your energy habits will produce more sure results.

Wilson in the News 

Triangle Business Journal, March 15, 2024

For Eastern NC city, baseball stadium spurs economic development 

Econ Focus, First Quarter 2023

Public Transit Rides Out the Pandemic Storm 

ABC 11, November 5, 2021

One NC city serves as a global solution for solving broadband inequities

NBC Nightly News, June 16, 2021

America the Vulnerable: Broadband

America the Vulnerable: Broadband

CNN, June 9, 2021

Biden wants to close the digital divide in the US. Here's what that could look like.

Planet Money, May 29, 2020

Small America vs. Big Internet

WRAL Spotlight Series

Wilson Spotlights