The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Nash County Center will again offer its Ten Plant Tour free educational events in 2020. Ten plants are presented on each date by experts and Master Gardeners. On the second […]
The Rocky Mount Police Department has taken the lead on a new initiative to address gun violence with its ballistic identification technology. The department is now home to IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System). Neighboring agencies who […]
On the evening of October 19, 2019, The Country Doctor Museum in Bailey, North Carolina invited the public to their “Twilight at the Museum” event. Volunteers in costume set the tone as families arrived to […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
The Country Doctor Museum in Bailey, North Carolina is holding a special “spooky” evening. The family-friendly evening includes a tour, demonstrations, and activities that will highlight some of the museum’s more “gruesome medical artifacts” — […]
The 2019 observance of National Night Out will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2019. This is Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s 23rd year participating in the National Night Out observance. National Night Out is an annual […]
What better place for scares than off a country road in a darkened forest and shadowy fields? That’s what scare-seekers find at Darkside Haunted Estates. Located at Big Daddys Farms — 11959 NC-222 Hwy W, […]
Residents are invited to take part in the Twin Counties Big Sweep Day on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 9am-noon. Teams will meet at the boat ramp in Rocky Mount’s Battle Park, 1308 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, […]
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office will hold one of its Hot Dog for Kids events on Saturday, August 24, 2019, 11:30am-1pm, in Whitakers, North Carolina. The NCSO Mobile Command Unit, complete with volunteer deputies, grill, […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor HS Howell Farms will be the site of a one-day Summer Bash Vendor Event this Saturday, providing an opportunity to visit the farm, shop local from 20 vendors, and grab a bite […]
Last year, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, NC State University, and the Nash County Center offered Ten Plant Tour free presentations. Each date covered ten plants within a category. These events are returning for 2019, with the […]
Twin County Community Pride, Inc. is pleased to announce the 15th-annual Class of Inductees to the Twin County Hall of Fame. This year’s class of ten includes an author and painter, an educator, the ‘King […]
Litter art, uniquely crafted from recyclables, will be on display April 1-29, 2018 in the craft gallery at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center located in the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. Litter […]
Keep America Beautiful (KAB) of Nash and Edgecombe counties continually strives to educate and encourage citizens and groups to assist with cleanup efforts in Rocky Mount and the surrounding area. In recognition of those efforts, […]
On Saturday, March 10, 2018, 10am-1pm, residents will have an opportunity to rid their homes of old electronics, unwanted and unused prescription drugs, paper, and much more during Nash County Recycles Day. This event, open […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount You, your friends, family, and co-workers can make a difference in Nash and Edgecombe counties by participating in the Twin Counties Big Sweep Challenge. The event is a […]
On September 7, 2017, Governor Roy Cooper announced $6.2 million in grants to fund local parks and recreation projects through this year’s awards of the state’s Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). The North Carolina Parks […]
Company will Invest $11.9 Million to Support New Production Lines; 31 New Jobs Created Agriculture equipment distributor LS Tractor USA will expand operations in Nash County, creating 31 jobs over five years. The company will […]
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By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Used tires provide a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes and an incubator for mosquito eggs. In an effort to decrease the mosquito population, the city of Rocky […]
By Jo Anne Cooper, Nashville Chamber of Commerce A reminder that Nash Community College (NashCC) offers free Small Business Seminars throughout the year, with several coming up this Spring. The seminars listed below are held at the community […]
It’s that time again! The Bailey Chamber of Commerce’s outdoor shopping experience is coming up this weekend. The annual Flea Market and Craft Fair is Saturday, April 22, 2017, 8am-2pm. Head to 6488 Main Street, in Bailey NC, […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Saturday, April 22, 2017, will mark the eighth-annual Riverkeeper Cup Cleanup Challenge. The challenge is among a series of cleanup efforts within the Twin Counties — Nash and Edgecombe counties, […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC On Saturday, March 11, 2017, 10am-1pm, area residents have an opportunity to rid their homes of old electronics, unwanted and unused prescription drugs, paper, and more during […]
According to the Nash County Extension Service, this beekeeping essay contest is about to close, with entries due this Friday. Honey bees are hardworking, tirelessly gathering nectar and pollen to share with their hive. They […]
The City of Rocky Mount and the Down East HOME Consortium receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment partnership (HOME) funding, respectively, through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The city and […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Keep America Beautiful (KAB), the national nonprofit that envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, recently announced that KAB […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Nash County Sheriff Deputies are holding a series of hot dog grilling events across the county. The Nash County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) is reaching out to communities with their “Hot Dogs […]
Calling All Talent! Contributed by Shelly Gray, nasharts.org Not only do participants have the opportunity to share their talents in front of an audience, a select few will reach the finals and have the opportunity for cash […]
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