The Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties will be holding a flag raising ceremony at Jack Laughery Park in Rocky Mount on Saturday, January 21st at 11. The flag presentation this month will be to the family of Charles “Jack” Ross Cone, Jr. The public is encouraged to attend to honor those who […]

Join the Wilson Botanical Gardens plant over 400 tree seedlings to create a Woodland Walk on Thursday, January 26th at 11:30. The trees include longleaf and loblolly pine; live, scarlet, and white oak and a few black walnuts. Please bring a spade shovel, gloves, and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Extra tools will be provided.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the Raleigh Astronomy Club are hosting Astronomy Days at the Museum. This year’s theme is Humans in Space: Past, Present, and Future! This free event is on January 28th and 29th from 10 to 5. Preregistration is not required.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the Raleigh Astronomy Club are hosting Astronomy Days at the Museum. This year’s theme is Humans in Space: Past, Present, and Future! This free event is on January 28th and 29th from 10 to 5. Preregistration is not required.

Join Triangle Land Conservancy Trail Guides on a social hike series at Horton Grove (7360 Jock Road) in Bahama! The hike is on Wednesday, February 1st from 6 to 7:30 pm. The hike will extend past dusk, so bring a flashlight or headlamp. This is a special opportunity, as the trails close to the public […]

Are you interested in farming and want to take your first steps? Did you just buy a few acres and want to start growing something? Franklin County’s Cooperative Extension will be offering their Small Farm Boot Camp program, which is designed for new and beginning farmers, market gardeners, and homesteaders. Classes will be held weekly […]

Peacemakers is hosting a trivia night on Friday, February 3rd at Rise Church (3520 Bishop Road) in Rocky Mount at 7:00. The event is a fundraiser for the Southside Academy. A 4-person team is $100. There will be a dessert and coffee bar along with cash and other great prizes. Register at rockymountpeacemakers.org.

The Parkwood Baptist Church (1731 Hunter Hill Road) in Rocky Mount is hosting a fundraiser lunch on Sunday, February 5th. The luncheon will support Project Send, a ministry opportunity that partners with the church’s Youth Ministry. On the menu is spaghetti! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 252-443-5011.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Vance Granville Community College (200 Community College Road) in Henderson on Tuesday, February 7th from 11 until 3:30. Access red cross blood.org to register.

If you are 65 years or older, the Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount invites you to attend the church’s Senior Adult Valentine's Dinner on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 in the Lewis Building. There will be special music and dinner will be provided. Pre-register for this event at englewoodbaptist.com. Deadline to sign up is […]

Customers in Rocky Mount and Wilson can make a monetary contribution at their local Ross Dress for Less location during checkout to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s annual Help Local Kids Learn fundraiser. This fundraiser will directly help kids by supporting Power Hour, a homework tutoring program. 100% of the funds raised […]

Peacemakers is hosting a Senior’s Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 11th from 5 to 6:30 at 22 21 West Raleigh Road in Rocky Mount. It’s a free event for anyone 55 years and older. RSVP at 252-212-5044 by February 8th.