Are you tired of the short term jobs? Would you like a long term career? Need to update your skills to get a job? Is your background holding you back? Didn't finish school? Peacemakers of Rocky Mount has a program for you! Hometown Hires will help you access essential job training and education needed to […]

Emmanual Health Education will host the “We are One” Prostate Cancer Walk, Run, & Ride on Saturday, June 26th beginning at 7am at Edgecombe Community College.  Put your pedal to the metal for prostate cancer awareness and research.  For more information or to register, visit emmanualhealthedu.com.

Castalia is going to have a farmers’ market. Opening day will be Saturday, June 26 from 9 am to 1pm.

Selma - Blackstone Plaza in Selma will host an All American Festival from 6 to 9:30 pm.

Apex - Downtown Apex’s Drive Through Red, White & Blue 4th of July beginning at 10am. Archer Lodge Community Center’s celebration will include fireworks and live music from 6 to 10pm. Castalia - Downtown Castalia’s 4th of July Celebration from 1 to 9 pm; Clayton’s Square to Square Independence Day Street Festival from 11 to […]

Cary - The Town of Cary’s Independence Day Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre featuring the Cary Town Band, North Carolina Symphony and Fireworks will start at 5:30; Durham - The Children’s Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park will start at 9:30; Greenville - The Independence Day Celebration in Greenville will take place on the […]

The Holly Springs Fireworks and Celebration will take place between 6 and 9pm at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park.

Calvary Chapel of Red Oak is in need of Cross Creek Adventurers!  Come to the church on Saturday, August 7th for their one-day vacation bible school and enjoy a Deep Woods Encounter with Jesus.  Kids will become Jesus Scouts and journey through the north woods where cabins, lodges, and trails await.  Sign up by contacting […]

The Boy Scouts of America will host an Eagle Scout Fundraiser to raise money for a shade structure at the playground at Glover Park in Nashville.  Come to Nashville Baptist Church on Friday, August 20th for BBQ Plates from Doug Saul’s.  Plates are $9 each for lunch (11:30 -1:30) and dinner (5:00-7:00).  Delivery is available […]

Peacemakers of Rocky Mount is offering a Hometown Hires Program which will teach you how to critique your resume, soft skills, life changing skills, and how to complete an interview.  The class will run August 23rd through the 27th from 9-3:30 each day with lunch provided.  Contact Michelle at Peacemakers for more information: michelle@rockymountpeacemakers.org.

Greater St. Steven Church of Christ in Rocky Mount will be Honoring Minister Jacob McDonald to celebrate his 5th year of ministry at the church from August 23rd to the 25th. All are welcome to attend “Killing the Giant” at 7:30 PM each evening. The church is located at 610 South Glendale Avenue in Rocky […]

Franklinton’s National Night Out has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 24th from 6 to 8pm.  National Night out is an international public safety movement meant to bring law enforcement and communities together.  The event is open to the public – meet at 101 N. Main Street in Franklinton.