Whitakers Revitalize and Preserve or WRAP is a non-profit that works to preserve neglected buildings, homes and vacant property in Whitakers. On Saturday, June 22nd WRAP is hosting a Barbeque Chicken Plate Fundraiser, 50/50 raffle and bake sale from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 103 West Pittman Street.  Proceeds from the event go toward […]

N C Cooperative Extension Edgecombe County 201 Saint Andrew Street #118 in Tarboro is hosting a Pressure Canning Class on Monday, July 1st from 6:00 pm  to 8:00 pm. This class is for anyone interested in learning more about safely canning food at home. A registration fee is required by Monday, June 24th. For more […]

Join the N C Cooperative Extension – Pitt County at noon on Friday, July 12th  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 learn about “Plants that are Edible and Ornamental”.  Attendance is free, but pre-registration […]

Wilson Botanical Garden’s July Garden talk will take place at 4 pm on Monday, July 15th at the Wilson Agricultural Center 1806 Southwest Goldsboro Street.  Wilson Master Gardeners are participating in a pilot study of three new cultivars of tomatoes.  At this month's talk, these new cultivars will be compared to the familiar Cherokee Purple […]

The 2024 5-County Beef Tour will be hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension of Franklin and Wake Counties, Tuesday, July 16th, from 8am-2pm, with 3 stops in Southern Wake County, Wood Angus Farm in Willow Springs, Southern Wake Cattle Co., in Fuquay Varina; and the NCSU E. Carroll Joyner Educational Beef Unit off Lake Wheeler Rd., […]

The Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties will be performing a flag presentation ceremony at Jack Laughery Veterans Memorial Park, 321 N. Church St., Rocky Mount on Saturday, July 20th, at 10:00 AM to honor a deceased veteran. The service is free to an honorably discharged veterans’ family. For more information, come to […]

Join Ripe for Revival and Community Partners for Beyond the Book on Wednesday, July 24th from 10 am  to 11 am at at St. Andrews Episcopal Church 301 S Circle Drive in Rocky Mount.  Please note this a change of location.  This free event will include Storytime, taste tests, crafts and fitness activities for all […]

Come out and support the Rocky Mount Police Department’s big Back-To-School Drive at The Mills on Wednesday, July 24th from 11 to 6 pm by helping “Pack-A-Patrol Car” with school supplies or donations. If you aren’t able to drop off Wednesday, you can find RMPD at one of the three other locations July 22 - […]

The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone that donating blood and platelets is essential to keep the blood supply strong. Oakland Presbyterian Church - 8927 Cleveland Road in Clayton is hosting a blood drive Friday, July 26 from 1:00 pm  to 6:00pm  To make an appointment or find blood drives in your community visit […]

Relay for Life is more than a walk – it’s a chance to come together in your local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones, and fight back against cancer. Relay for Life - Roanoke Valley is Friday, July 26th starting at 5 pm at Kirkwood Adams Community Center 1100 Hamilton St Roanoke Rapids. […]

Join Winstead United Methodist Church, located at 1851 Airport Blvd in Wilson, on Saturday, July 27th, from 9 to noon, to fill Christmas boxes for children aged 7 to 12 living in Armenia. Families are encouraged to participate in the "Christmas in July" service project. Children must be at least 5 years old and accompanied […]

The American Red Cross is in critical need for blood and platelet donors. The American Legion Post 109 on 605 North Wall Street in Benson is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, July 31st from 1:00 pm  to 6:00 pm. To make an appointment or find blood drives in your community visit redcrossblood.org.