Hundreds from all over Warren County (and beyond) attended the first annual DubFest hosted by The Experience Executives on Sept. 14, making an indelible impression during WCHS Homecoming weekend.

With DJ Mike Dub, DJ Paul of Fame, The Wax Bully, DJ Fly Dre, and special guest DJ Brian Dawson entertaining the masses and food trucks, Soulbachi, Lawrence & Perry, Candi Queen, Soo Jamaican, Kings Southern Style Cooking, Mac Scoops, Integrity BBQ, and Wing Master E & Trinity Eats ready to serve, the Warren County Armory Civic Center overflowed with people ready for a fun-filled time in Warrenton.

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Show how strong your Eagle Pride is with this WCHS Homecoming-themed crossword puzzle!

Don’t miss the action when the WCHS Eagles take on the North Edgecombe Warriors on Saturday, Sept. 14! Get your tickets here!

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Darren Fleet has come a long way from walking the halls of Warren County Schools and posting hilarious videos on YouTube. Nowadays, he’s traveling the country hitting comedy clubs, appearing on improv shows, and sharing his comedic pop culture rants to his fan base of over 2 million followers!

If you’ve been waiting for him to appear on a stage near us, you’re in luck! Fleet’s bringing his brand of standup to Goodnights Comedy in Raleigh on Wednesday, October 30.

From the website:
It doesn’t take long to fall in love with Darren Fleet’s humor. Fleet is making waves in the comedy world and if you’re smart, you’ll want to ride this one. He has performed live with the likes of Rickey Smiley, Karlous Miller, and the cast of “Wild ’N Out,” among others. Fleet has been performing comedy for 5 years now and has graced stages throughout the U.S. He has performed and headlined at several comedy clubs including The Funny Bone, The Improv, Stardome, Comedy Zone, and Punchline Comedy Lounge.

Fleet has been fortunate enough to showcase his talents at the “BET Awards,” Essence Festival, CIAA All-Star Weekend, and Bronner Bros Hair Convention. If comedy isn’t enough to keep him busy, he has thrown his hat into acting as well. This fall, he will premiere his television show, “What Behooves Me,” which will air on ICTV. Fleet has built a following of more than 2 million followers on social media alone through his Instagram and Facebook with his humorous rants on various aspects of everyday life.

Reserved tickets are $37 and general admission is $27.

For tickets to catch Darren Fleet live, visit the Goodnights website at https://www.goodnightscomedy.com/shows/278945.

Goodnights Comedy Club is located at 401 Woodburn Road in Raleigh, NC.

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The weather and scenery could not be more perfect for the first event at the Heritage Cultural Farm in Warrenton.

Hosted by Herman and Veronica Alston, Jazz on the Farm attendees were able to kick back and relax as they immensely enjoyed live music by Just Friends, a band based out of Vance County, NC; DJ sets by “The Bluesmaster” Willie C, and radio personality Sherman Johnson as emcee.

Hudson Chill n Grill and Kim’s Vineyard were onsite as vendors, and the Alston family also sold BBQ and grilled chicken plates.

If Jazz on the Farm has set the tone for what’s to come, we are more than elated to see what’s next.

Learn more about Herman and Veronica Alston and their plans for the Heritage Cultural Farm by watching the video below:

JAZZ ON THE FARM (July 27, 2024)
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We’re approaching warmer days ahead and The Pointe at Lake Gaston are gearing up for their summer music concert series.

May 8- Gary Lowder and Smokin Hot
May 22- North Tower
June 5- Black Water Band
June 19- Cat5
July 3- Feature Attraction Band
July 17- The Castaways
July 31- Band of Oz
August 14- Black Water Band
August 28- Cat5
September 11- The Embers featuring Craig Woolard

The live entertainment starts at 2pm and ends at 6pm.

The Pointe at Lake Gaston is located at 1865 Eaton Ferry Rd in Littleton, NC. For more information, visit their website at https://www.pointelakegaston.com.

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What do you get when you combine the prowess of a Civil Rights leader and the musical styling of a New Orleans bounce music queen?

You get Ella Baker Shaker, a new single from a compilation all about celebrating Black Joy called The Black Joy Experience Vol 2: Comrade led by Johnathan Lykes and featuring THE Big Freedia.

Coined “The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” Ella Josephine Baker’s career spanned more than five decades. Her impact was felt and known especially in New York City and the South, where she worked alongside some of the most noted Civil Rights leaders of the 20th century, including W. E. B. Du Bois, Thurgood Marshall, A. Philip Randolph, and Martin Luther King Jr. She also mentored many emerging activists, such as Diane Nash, Stokely Carmichael, and Bob Moses, as leaders in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

Ella Baker

Baker’s hometown was Norfolk, VA; however, her childhood home is located in Littleton, NC. Each year in April, organizations such as the NAACP commemorate Ella Baker Day throughout the country.

Trust, Ella Baker Shaker doesn’t replace an actual history lesson about the dynamic figure, but it does serve to build awareness about an influential (and local) member of the Human Rights movement.

Celebrate Ella Baker Day on Friday, April 8th at 9am for the dedication of the new Historic Highway Marker at 158 NC Highway 903 in Littleton, NC.

Learn more about Ella Baker and her contributions by visiting the Ella Baker Center website or the Ella Baker Educational Project of NC.

Jonathan Lykes – Ella Baker Shaker (Feat.) Big Freedia

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Exactly one year ago today, local government officials, artists, and entrepreneurs shared their encouraging words, greetings, and their talents to take part in the Fallin’ for the Holidays Virtual Festival.

After a nine-month period of uncertainty, sadness, and separation, for two hours on a Sunday evening, the Warren County community and beyond came together to celebrate the holiday season with music, spoken word, cooking segments, crafts, and messages from our family and friends from afar.

Prior to its airing, I promised a surprise guest would do the introduction. If you haven’t watched it yet, I won’t spoil it here.

Special thanks again to our participants: Jalon + Jada Mills, Stephen Misenheimer (Warren County Cooperative Extension), Mary Bullock (Warren County Memorial Library), Chef Ryan Grimm, Denise Allen (Sweet Delights Cookies), Jane Ball Groom, Thomas Park, Brandon Foster, Heritage Quilters, Carlos Bardales (sponsored by the Warren County Arts Council), and Santa Claus! Yes, I got an exclusive with St. Nick himself.

Holiday Greetings from Stephanie Wheeler, Christian Nwachukwu, Vee Wess, Oita Cheston Coleman, and Brooke Simpson!

Watch it for the first time or relive the moment by clicking the play button below:

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To celebrate the love + support I’ve received from you all with the launch of The Warrenist, I want to give one (1) lucky winner TWO (2) VIP tickets to see Brooke Simpson LIVE in concert THIS Saturday (12/11) at the Rocky Mount Event Center!

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The lucky winner will be chosen randomly and notified by Thursday, Dec. 9th at 5pm.

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Immediately after her top five finish on America’s Got Talent, Brooke Simpson released not one, but two new singles: You Only Had One Job and Haliwa.

In You Only Had One Job, which Brooke revealed is her favorite song off her anticipated debut album, is a metaphoric spin on the popular meme and a catchy breakup tune (If I was your boss, you’d be unemployed).

Simpson honors her Indigenous roots and her hometown in Haliwa. A member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe centered in Hollister, NC, Brooke mellows out her powerhouse vocal range in this beautiful ode (I get it from my mama/And she get it from hers/Passing down the mantle/Put the flame to the candle of them redbone girls).

Simpson has yet to announce when her album will be released, but until then, she will be keeping busy. Most recently and in honor of Native American Heritage Month, she appeared in the See Me See Us campaign for Nike N7. Next year, Brooke will be making her Broadway debut in the Diane Paulus revival of the Tony Award-winning musical, 1776.

Fans will be able to see her in concert soon, the first since AGT, where she will be bringing her star power to the North Carolina Holiday Makers Market at the Rocky Mount Events Center on Saturday, December 11th. Tickets are available here.

Check out You Only Had One Job and Haliwa below:

YOU ONLY HAD ONE JOB (Download)

HALIWA (Download)

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Remember a few months ago when rap superstar Nicki Minaj shared her claims that the COVID-19 vaccine caused her cousin’s friend in Trindad to become impotent and suffered from a case of swollen testicles, all from getting the vaccine?

If you somehow missed it, no worries — here’s a screenshot.

Her words circulated through cable news, blogs, and was entertainment fodder for a few weeks.

But let’s be honest, would it really be a moment in pop culture history if it wasn’t bite-size content for a late night show monologue?!

Of all the hosts, Stephen Colbert and his lightning fast writing team created an Emmy Award winning segment with Super Balls, a spot-on parody of Nicki Minaj’s mega hit, Super Bass.

But, what you may not know is who did the voice-over? Who was able to emulate the upbeat rhyme and rhythmic stylings of Nicki Minaj?

It was none other than Warren County’s own, TANIA JONES!

Tania Jones, singer and actress, voiced the Nicki Minaj parody, “Super Balls.”

A Warren County native and WCHS Class of 2001 grad, Jones has made her mark in the entertainment industry, touring all around the country. In 2018, she starred alongside Kurt Russell in the Netflix original, The Christmas Chronicles.

As of today (12/1), the video has garnered over 300k views!

Check it out and share your thoughts!

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