The American Red Cross disaster workers continue to help thousands impacted by Hurricane Debby.  You can help by making a financial donation or an appointment to give blood or platelets.  Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church 202 North Goldsboro Street in Wilson is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, August 27th from 11:00 am  to 5:00 pm.  […]

Franklin County Beekeepers Association is dedicated to furthering the knowledge of and interest in beekeeping.  Their next meeting is Wednesday, August 28th from 7:00 pm  to 9:00 pm at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service - East Nash Street in Louisburg.  Those interested in joining are welcome to attend.  For more information visit FranklinCountyBees.org.

The Wilson Active Artists Association invites you to attend the exhibit opening and reception for “Eclectic Visions” from 5:00 pm  to 7:30 pm on Thursday, August 29th at the Hammond Gallery – 108 Nash Street in Wilson. This free reception with refreshments will feature around 50 works by Mary Samuels and other Wilson Active artists. 

Join the Franklin County Cooperative Extension for “Growing A Lawn in Franklin” a Fall Extension Gardener Class. The Wednesday, September 4th class will take place at the Youngsville Library from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm . The class is free and open to the public.  To register for the class, visit the Franklin County Center […]

The American Red Cross needs donors to give blood or platelets to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. All blood types are needed to ensure hospitals can meet the daily demand. On Thursday, September 5th.  Raleigh Road Baptist Church located at 4150 Raleigh Road Parkway in Wilson is hosting a blood drive from 1:00 […]

The Red Oak Area Historic Preservation Society invites you to the 4th Annual Red Oak Classic Tractor and Car Show at Ennis Park Friday, September 6th from 3:00 pm  to 9:00 and Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be classic cars and tractors, music, food trucks and the Red Oak […]

Bring friends, family and pets to the 2nd Annual Greenville LUNGe Forward 5K Walk and Celebration on Saturday, September 7th at Boyd Lee Park 5184 Corey Road and help raise money and awareness for lung cancer.  This will be a day of celebration and remembrance for those impacted by lung cancer in North Carolina.  For […]

The Red Oak Area Historic Preservation Society invites you to the 4th Annual Red Oak Classic Tractor and Car Show at Ennis Park Friday, September 6th from 3:00 pm  to 9:00 and Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be classic cars and tractors, music, food trucks and the Red Oak […]

Join the Franklin County Cooperative Extension for “Growing A Lawn in Franklin” a Fall Extension Gardener Class on Wednesday, September 11th at the Bunn Branch Library 610 Main Street from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.  The class is free and open to the public.  To register for the class, visit the Franklin County Center page […]

Ripe for Revival is hosting the last Beyond the Book event Thursday, September 12th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Down East Partnership for Children – 215 Lexington St in Rocky Mount.  Come join the fun with story time, taste tests, crafts and fitness activities.  Children of all ages are welcome to this free […]

Join the N C Cooperative Extension – Pitt County at noon on Friday, September 13th for a fun and educational garden tour experience with their Northside Plant Walks at the Pitt County Arboretum – 403 Government Circle in Greenville.  This month’s tour is all about “Landscape Plants with Medicinal Value”.  Attendance is free, but pre-registration […]

Come enjoy an evening of stargazing and more as the Tar River Astronomy Club hosts their Public Star Party in celebration of International Observe the Moon Night.  This free event, weather permitting, will take place on Friday, September 13th from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. For […]