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Zebulon, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Zebulon! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Zebulonās new economic development director could reshape local business growth
Also on today's calendar: Zebulon Downtown Arts Council and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Zebulon launches search for economic development director as... (wakeweekly.com) ā Zebulon is hiring its first dedicated economic development director to steer business recruitment, support existing employers, and grow the townās commercial tax base. Reporting to the town manager, the new leader will run a two-person department, manage the Main Street program, and help drive downtown redevelopment. Interested candidates can apply and view details on the Town of Zebulonās employment website. 
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Upcoming Events in
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Zebulon Lions Club Meeting ā
Lions Club of Zebulon, 118 E Lee St, Zebulon
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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Other local events
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Zebulon Downtown Arts Council ā
Zebulon Chamber of Commerce, 815 N Arendell Ave, Zebulon
6:45 pm -
Fathers & Fairways Charity Golf Classic ā
Zebulon Country Club, 2424 Pearces Rd, Zebulon
1:00 pm -
Mysti Mayhem ā
Smash Masters, 409 W Gannon Ave, Zebulon
7:00 pm -
Zebulon Lions Club Meeting ā
Lions Club of Zebulon, 118 E Lee St, Zebulon
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Friday August 28
Thursday September 3
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š Events Nearby
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Bearded Bee ā
Bearded Bee Brewing Company, 20 E Campen St, Wendell
5:00 pm -
Bound for Books Fair ā
Artists Art Center, 116 N Pine St, Spring Hope
11:00 am -
Summer Band Camp
Corinth Holders High Wendell, NC 27591
7:00 am -
Town Board Meeting at Town Hall at 7pm
Wendell Chamber of Commerce 115 N Pine St, Wendell, NC 27591
7:00 pm -
Family Storytime Ages (0-5) ā
Wendell Community Library, 207 S Hollybrook Rd, Wendell
6:30 pm -
ABC Craft and Learn Ages 3-5 ā
Wendell Community Library, 207 S Hollybrook Rd, Wendell
6:30 pm -
Town Talk - August 13, 2026
Wendell Chamber of Commerce Session will be held at the , 15 E 4th Street
8:30 am
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dog Found- we have a dog that is hanging out on the porch near the corner of 98 and Mitchell Mill Road.
He is calm and friendly with a collar. No tags. (Nextdoor Pilot Riley) - Absolutely love and have always been very satisfied with Dr.
Church and the prices they charge. Itās about time we find a vet that is very fair and reasonable (Nextdoor Corinth Holders)
- US Foods Holding Corp posted a job opening for Pallet Wrapper in Zebulon. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Zebulon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zebulon here.
š Nearby News
Wendell
- Fatality reported in Rolesville house fire (wakeweekly.com)
Knightdale
- Durham to host 2026 Bull City Classic high school football showcase (cbs17.com)
Rolesville
- Woman unaccounted for after Rolesville house fire (abc11.com)
- Outside Sales Representative (usf.edu)
- Not just a fad: The impact of weighted vests on bone health (healio.com)
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