On a bright Saturday morning in July, a group of good-hearted people and organizations came together with one focus: to serve and address the needs of their community.

Enter the C.H.A.T. (Community Healing and Togetherness,) “a collaborative effort of neighbors and local organizations dedicated to boosting the physical, mental, social & environmental well-being of the communities they serve.”

Cosponsored with Peanut and Zelb’s Produce Market, the group gathered inside the AmenRA cafeteria in Norlina, where guests were greeted with tables filled with fresh produce to the left and immediately in front, an energetic line dancing class led by LaCaDees Health and Wellness.

After a fun, heart-pumping “workout,” community members were treated to a warm meal to take home. Outside, volunteers continued to give away the remaining produce to local residents who were driving down Walker Avenue.

In just a few hours, C.H.A.T. proved that when a community comes together with open hearts and willing hands, everyone leaves a little richer — in health, in spirit, and in connection.

Crystal Myrick/Warrenist
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Artist Max Dowdle will begin installation of the new mural on the Magnolia Ernest Recreation center pool building in Soul City on June 2nd. He is inviting community members of all ages to join him in the painting process. Individuals or families can participate for a one-hour shift between 3:00pm – 5:00pm on June 2nd through June 4th.

The new mural is part of the Legacy NC Mural Project by Dowdle, NC Main Street, and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. The project aims to create a mural in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties that highlight the unique history and legacy of each county while creating a unifying thread that ties all of North Carolina’s counties together through art.

Dowdle worked with a committee of Soul City residents, community leaders, and members of the Warren County arts community to create proposed designs. These designs were then presented to the community and voted on. The winning design can be seen below (this design is still subject to minor changes from Dowdle).

Contact Hannah Jones at hannahjones@warrencountync.gov or (252) 257-3115 to sign up. To accommodate space, each shift will have no more than 10 people. No experience is necessary!

The Magnolia Ernest Recreation Park is located at 252 Duke Drive, Norlina, NC off Soul City Boulevard.

Learn more about Max Dowdle and to view his work, visit NCPublicArt.com.

For more information about the Legacy NC Mural Project, visit https://www.ncmainstreetandplanning.com/blog/categories/legacy-nc-100-murals-100-counties.

RELATED: Warren County Residents to Vote on New Mural Design for Soul City

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On Friday, March 7th at 8pm sharp, Seven Springs Farms and Vineyard announced via social media, singer Leela James will be taking the musical helm at their NeoSoul Festival on Saturday, April 26th.

From Seven Springs Farms and Vineyard: We are beyond excited to announce that the incomparable Leela James will be the featured artist at the 2025 Neo Soul Festival on Saturday, April 26th at Seven Springs Farm and Vineyard!

With her powerhouse vocals and soul-stirring hits like Fall for You, Complicated, Say That, and Music, Leela James brings the raw emotion that makes Neo-Soul so special.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of incredible music.

Tickets available at www.sevenspringsvineyards.com. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Leela James will be replacing the previously announced performer, Angie Stone, who tragically passed away earlier this month.

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Shortly after the tragic passing of legendary singer/songwriter Angie Stone who was set to headline their NeoSoul Festival in April, Seven Springs Farms and Vineyard released a statement on social media.

We are shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Angie Stone and others from a tragic accident. Her vibrant life ended far too soon, but her impact will continue to inspire us.

Seven Springs has been in communication with Angie Stone’s management, and we will provide additional details this coming week regarding tickets.
We thank you for your patience.

At press time, Seven Springs has not stated what their next action will be for the NeoSoul Festival.

Angie Stone passed away in car accident in Alabama on Saturday, March 1st while en route to Baltimore, MD.

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Officials will soon be developing design plans for a mobility hub that could transform Warren County.

The NC Department of Transportation and Warren County will host a community meeting next week, Tuesday, February 25 for the proposed Norlina Mobility Hub. The hub would allow people to access different modes of transportation from a central location.

“We’re excited to be working closely with Warren County residents to share information about the mobility hub project and hear how we can work together to get the community ready for rail and bring additional economic activity to the county,” said Brennon Fuqua, director of NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division.