One in ten Americans face hunger every day in America and you can help during the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive – the largest one-day food drive in the nation. On Saturday, May 11th place a bag or nonperishable food next to your mailbox and your letter carrier will […]

The Friends of Braswell Memorial Public Library will host their Big Book Sale Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 am  to 5:00 pm at Braswell Memorial Library 727 N Grace Street in Rocky Mount. Please pay by cash or check only.

Discover local food and fiber farms during Franklin County Women in Ag 3rd Annual Local Foods Farm Tour on Sunday, May 12th from 10 to 6. Seven county-wide farms will be open to the public – rain or shine.  To learn about the farms, open for the tour and tips for the day – visit […]

Before the Tackle the Tar obstacle course, kick it off with the Tackle the Tar Family Fun Night.  A free event  Friday, May 17 starting at 6:00 pm at the Rocky Mount Athletic Stadium, 600 Independence Dr. There will be live music from the 24K Magic Band, games, food, vendors and more.

Join Pitt County N C Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners for their annual spring plant sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 am to noon at the Pitt County Arboretum at 403 Government Circle in Greenville. There will be a wide array of perennials, trees, shrubs, garden accessories and more.  All sales are cash or […]

Benvenue Baptist Church 2464 Benvenue Road in Rocky Mount is hosting a Free Community Closet Saturday, May 18th from 1:00 pm  to 3:00 pm . This free event to give back to the community will include free food, clothes, household items and much more.

Wilson Botanical Garden’s May Garden talk will take place on Monday, May 20th at 4:00 pm at Seeds of Hope located at 906 Viola Street in Wilson. Master Gardener Julia Newton will lead a tour of the teaching and community gardens of Wilson. For more information visit Wilsonbotanicalgarden.org.

Pitt County NC Cooperative Extension will be holding a Pesticide Collection Day on Wednesday, May 22nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Pitt County Agricultural Center - 403 Government Circle in Greenville. For more information and specific instructions on pesticides with unreadable labels or large containers -  call the Pitt County Extension Center […]

The EJ’s parade of Hope is Saturday, May 25th at 1901 Branch Street Northwest in Wilson. This event is devoted to both entertainment and education emphasizing the safety of children in the community. There will be a one-mile walk, face painting, bounce houses and more.  Check in for the walk starts at 9:30 am and […]

The Joint Veterans Committee of Nash, Edgecombe and surrounding counties will be hosting a Memorial Day ceremony at Jack Laughery Park, 321 N. Church St., in Rocky Mount on Monday, May 27th, to remember our fallen heroes. The opening ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 AM with speakers, a ceremony, rifle salute and playing of […]

The Johnston County Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day Ceremony- Monday, May 27th in the Superior Courtroom at the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield at 11 am. This event is open to the public.

N C Cooperative extension Johnston County Center is having a series of “Just Canning” Classes for cooks with some canning experience.  The first class is on Tuesday, June 4th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at 2736 NC Highway 210 in Smithfield.  Cost is $12 per class or $30 for all 3 classes.  For more information […]