Come out to the Nash County Agriculture Center on Thursday, September 11th at 6:30 PM for the next Arboretum Garden Talks. Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will share their tips and expertise on ‘Rhubarb: Know How to Grow!’ Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, learn how to successfully grow rhubarb in your home […]

Registration is open for the 2025 Greenville LUNGe Forward 5K, happening September 13th at Boyd Lee Park! Join in for a fun, pet-friendly run, walk, and celebration supporting those impacted by lung cancer. Gather your friends, family, and coworkers, and help raise awareness and funds for research. Every step counts—visit lungcareinitiative.org to learn more.

Southside Baptist Church in Elm City is hosting Run to the Son, their 7th annual car, truck and bike show on Saturday September 13th starting at 9:00 am.  There will be plenty of cars, trucks and bikes plus music, food, raffles, a silent auction and more.  All funds raised go toward Southside’s Building fund.  To […]

Bring your walking shoes, camera and questions for a Tree Identification Workshop at the Pitt County Arboretum Saturday, September 13th from 10:00 am to noon. The Extension Master Gardener volunteers will give useful tips for identifying trees from scratch and verifying that Plant ID app is correct.  For more details and to register for this […]

It's a Vendor Bazaar at Sandy Cross Methodist Church in Nashville on Saturday, September 13th from 10:00 am  to 2:00 pm.  Bargain hunters will find crafts, home décor, photography and more. Plus, there will be ham biscuits for sale! For more information visit Sandy Cross Methodist Church on Facebook.

Franklin County Extension Director, Charles Mitchell’s class on “Purchasing, Planting & Pruning Landscape Plants” ends on Wednesday, September 17th.  The last class will be at the Bunn Library at 610 Main Street from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  The class is free and open to the public, but you will need to sign up ahead […]

The Coopers Ruritan Club is hosting a Chopped BBQ Pork Plate Sale on Friday, September 19th starting at 11 a.m. Plates include potatoes, slaw, and a roll for just $12. Plus, grab a slice of homemade cake for $2! This is a drive-through only event next to the Coopers Fire Department on Volunteer Road in […]

Down East Partnership for Children is hosting Little Farmers Festival at Discovery Park in Rocky Mount on Saturday, September 20th.  Come out between 11 am and 1 pm and enjoy the food trucks, story times, photo opps, games and activities focusing on health, physical activity and literacy.  It’ll be old fashioned farm fun!  For more […]

The annual Picnic for Peacemakers fundraiser will be on Thursday, October 2nd at Englewood Baptist Church starting at 6:30.  It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing evening of great food with friends all for a good cause.  If you have a group that would like to sponsor a table, you must do so by […]

Wilson County Cooperative Extension is hosting a Canning Vegetables Workshop on Thursday, September 25th.  This fun and informative workshop from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm will show you how to safely preserve your vegetables to enjoy all year.  Space is limited so go to the Wilson County Center Page on the North Carolina Cooperative extension […]

First United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount is having a Porkchop Plate Sale on Friday September 26th.  You can eat in or take out from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and for $12 you’ll get 2 pork chops, potatoes, green beans and bread.  All money that’s raised will go to support local and international missions.

Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month?  You can help by taking the time to give blood or platelets.  A little care goes a long way.  First Christian Church in Smithfield is hosting a blood drive on Friday, September 26th  from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.  You can schedule a time to donate […]