There will be a Blood Drive at Scotland Neck First Baptist Church on Thursday, September 9 from 2 to 6pm in the fellowship hall.  Visit Red Cross Blood and enter Scot Neck Public to schedule an appointment or to learn more.

The Travis Manion Foundation is one of the nation’s leading veterans service organizations and will host the Raleigh 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race on Saturday, September 11th at 8:30 am at the Jefferson L Sugg Farm Park in Holly Springs.  To register or to find more information, visit 911heroesrun.org.

Is your mind wondering what the next steps are in your life, career, and school? Check out the Hometown Hires program through Rocky Mount Peacemakers. This program will teach you how to critique your resume, plus you’ll gain interview skills and more.  Classes will take place September 13-17 from 9am to 3:30 with lunch provided.  […]

Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church will host a Gospel Sing featuring “The Perrys” on Friday, September 17 at 7pm.  The church is located at 5921 Bridgersville Road in Elm City.  All are welcome.

Your Choice Pregnancy Resource Center will host the 2021 Walk/Run for Life on Saturday, September 18th at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex.  For more information, or to register for the run or walk, visit friendsofycrc.org.

The Wilson Botanical Gardens will host a Fall Festival on Saturday, September 25th to celebrate “Take A Child Outside Week!” Join them for an afternoon of fun, entertainment, artists, games, activities, crafts, and much more from 1-4pm.  Admission is just $5 per car.  Call 252-237-0111 for more information.

Praise Jesus Ministries invites the public to join them on Saturday, September 25th from 4 to 7pm at Carroll Joyner Park in Wake Forrest for a “Make Us One Ministries” gathering based on John 17. Learn about the different ministries that are available.

Franklin County Cooperative Extension will hold a “Pesticide Collection Day” on Wednesday, September 29th.  The collection will take place from 10 to 2 at the Franklin County Farmers Market and you are invited to bring home and/or farm pesticides that you no longer use for safe disposal.  For more information, contact the Cooperative Extension Office […]

The North Carolina Symphony will hold a free concert on Thursday, October 7th from 4 to 5pm on the lawn of the Wilson County Library.  The performance will feature members of the Symphony and The Concert Truck’s founding members.  Lawn Chairs and Blankets are encouraged.

Peacemakers of Rocky Mount will hold their annual fundraising dinner, “Picnic for Peacemakers,” on Thursday, October 7th at 7pm the Englewood Baptist Church.  Save the date and reserve your table NOW! Email donna@rockymountpeacemakers.org or call 252-212-5044.

Kidz N Motion will host a Family Fund Day fundraiser on Saturday, October 9th from noon to 6pm.  They are raising money to build a new facility which will provide social interaction and physical fitness opportunities for children with special needs.  There will be food, games, craft vendors, and lots of fun – and all […]

The Pitt County Relay for Life will take place on Saturday, October 9th from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Eastern Radiologists on West Arlington Blvd in Greenville.  This year’s event will be a drive thru and all are welcome!