It's time for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!  This year’s theme is Color Our World, and Braswell Library in Rocky Mount is kicking off this year’s reading challenge on Wednesday, June 18th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Come sign up for the Reading Program and enjoy fun, games, literacy activities and more.  It’s the […]

The 301 Endless Yard Sale is - June 20 and 21st from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Covering over 100 miles and 5 counties on Highway 301, shoppers can find all sorts of treasures from non-profits, churches, individuals and more. For more information on vendors and locations visit 301Endlessyardsale.com.

The Nash County Extension Master Gardeners are hosting their 3rd Annual Pollinator Symposium on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Nash County Ag Center, 1006 Eastern Avenue in Nashville. Held in celebration of Pollinator Week, the event will feature a variety of speakers, exhibitors, raffle items, door prizes, and plenty of […]

The need for blood donations never takes a summer break and with the increase of outdoor activities and travel, the American Red Cross urges you to donate. West Nash United Methodist Church in Wilson is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, June 21st from 9 to 1. To make an appointment or to find a […]

Are you interested in bird watching or want to learn more about birding?  The Franklin County Birdwatchers meeting is Wednesday, June 25th  from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Franklin County Extension Center – 103 South Bickett Blvd. in Louisburg. For more information about the group visit Franklin County NC Birders on Facebook.

Bring your walking shoes to the Pitt County Arboretum for July’s Northside Plant Walk – Foolproof Favorites for the Novice and Expert Gardener on Friday July 11th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This month’s tour focuses on plants anyone can grow, regardless of the color of your thumb. This is a free event, but […]

The need for blood donations never takes a summer break and with the increase of outdoor activities and travel, the American Red Cross urges you to donate. Sunset Avenue Baptist Church in Rocky Mount is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 16th  from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm. To make an appointment or to […]

The Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties will be performing a flag presentation ceremony at Jack Laughery Veterans Memorial Park in Rocky Mount on Saturday, July 19th  starting at 10:00 am.  This event honors a deceased veteran and is a free service to an honorably discharged veterans’ family.  For more information, come to […]

The need for blood donations never takes a summer break and with the increase of outdoor activities and travel, the American Red Cross urges you to donate. St. Therese Catholic Church in Wilson is hosting a blood drive on Sunday, July 20th  from noon to 5:00pm. To make an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter CHURCHOFST.

Pitt County’s 4-H Arboretum Art Camp is Monday, July 21st through July 25th from 9 to noon each day . This camp is open for kids ages 7 to 12 years old where they’ll enjoy an artistic adventure where nature and creativity come together.  Your child must be registered as a 4-H member .  To […]

Join Wilson Botanical Garden for their July Garden Talks on Monday July 21st at the Wilson County Agricultural Center from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  This month’s talk focuses on Exploring the Art of Natural Dyeing.  To learn more and to register – visit WilsonBotanicalGarden.org.

Join the Vance County Cooperative Extension at the County Regional Farmers Market from noon to 1:30 on Saturday, July 26th for a fun workshop called Harvest Healthy Habits!  For just $10 per person, enjoy hands on activities, share recipes, and leave the workshop with new healthy habits – and maybe a few treats.  To sign […]