The Rocky Mount Moose Lodge #938 will be serving a chicken pastry dinner on Saturday, October 23 at 6pm. At 8pm, the Oak Grove Boys will perform.  Dinner and music are $15 per person, or the cost is $10 per person for just the concert.  Children under 12 are free with a paid adult.

VFW post 2057 will host a blood drive on Wednesday, October 27th from 2 to 7pm.  Appointments can be made online at thebloodconnection.org and searching sponsor code 7167.  Walk-ins are also welcome.

The 9th annual “Run for Your Life” Road and Trail Race will take place on Saturday, October 30th.  The Run benefits the Edgecombe Cancer Support Foundation and starts at 9am at Tarboro Brewing company.

Piece by Peace Quilt Ministry will host a fall craft sale from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, October 30th at Peace Church Gym in Wilson.  Their mission is to spread the word of God one Quilt at a Time.  At least 30 vendors will be showcasing one of a kind handmade items as well as […]

Rocky Mount Academy will host a parade for veterans to participate in from the safety of their own cars to celebrate Veterans Day.  All veterans in the community are invited to join the line of cars starting at the intersection of Avondale Avenue and Westminster Drive at 8:45 AM on Thursday, November 11th. 

The Wilson Family YMCA’s “Vino for Vets” program is underway!  Bring non-perishable food and hygiene items to the box in their lobby by November 12th, or donate cash.  Bring a full grocery bag for a discount at Grapenuts, and don’t miss the raffle and silent Acution.  Visit grapenuts.com/vino for vets for more information.

Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant invites you to Golden East Crossing Mall on Saturday, November 13th for America Recycles Day, going on from 10 am to 1pm in the parking lot by JC Penny.  Shred IT will be onsite to shred documents (limit 5 boxes per vehicle), the City of Rocky Mount will collect your […]

Shiloh’s 4th Annual Christmas Shopalooza will take place on Saturday, November 20th from 9-3 at 5854 Shiloh Church Road.  Over 20 local vendors will be on site.  This is a perfect opportunity to get your Thanksgiving Desserts and Christmas shopping done.  Admission is free, but please consider a donation of canned goods in support of […]

The Arc of Wilson’s Gobble Wobble will take place on Thanksgiving Day at the Greater Wilson Rotary Park beginning at 8:30pm for both the 5K and 1 mile events.  This year’s event is hybrid, so there is an option to participate virtually, and the window for the competition is open through the Sunday after Thanksgiving. 

The Salvation Army of Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson counties is urging residents to come to the Walmart in Rocky Mount from 3 to 7 on December 3rd to support neighbors in need through a special National Commander’s Red Kettle Challenge. The money collected during this event will go to support services to people locally and […]

Franklin County Arts Council’s Gallery on the Hill located in Louisburg is having a Grand Re-opening on December 3rd with a Ribbon cutting at 4 PM. On December 2nd through the 4th, a Holiday Open House will be taking place. Shop local and support the Arts!

Nashville’s Children’s Christmas Celebration will take place on Saturday, December 4th at 234 West Washington Street in Nashville.  Come celebrate this Christmas Celebration, Bicycle Parade, and Tree Lighting where children are invited to decorate their bike, wagon, scooter, or themselves to march in the Parade and meet Santa Claus!