Stretch It, Save It, Store It: Making the Most of Your Food Dollar! The first class in this series is the Handmade Pasta Class! Learn how to make fresh pasta from simple pantry ingredients in this hands on class that blends flavor, savings, and skill. Participants will mix, roll, and shape dough while learning safe drying and storage techniques to make meals that last. Class fee is $10 (exact cash or check only!) Register here: go.ncsu.edu/stretchsavestore Jones: December 12th from 10am – 1pm Address: The Filling Station, 221 Main Street, Pollocksville, NC 28573
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In this episode of The Filling Station Podcast, host Mary Ann LeRay sits down with Jeff Mallard, president of the Pollocksville Rotary Club, to talk about community, service, and the magic of small-town Christmas. Jeff shares his journey from growing up in Pollocksville, to a career that took him across the South and overseas to Greece, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey-before eventually bringing him right back home to Pollocksville. Now retired, he’s investing his time and energy into Rotary and the town that shaped him. The conversation centers on Christmas on Main, a beloved community event held on December 6, featuring […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amateur Radio Operators to Receive National Traffic System Training at The Filling Station POLLOCKSVILLE, NC – The Filling Station in Pollocksville will host a comprehensive Traffic Handling Seminar on November 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., offering essential training for amateur radio operators interested in public service communications and emergency message handling. John Riley, KO4OFO, NC Section Net Control Station, will lead the formal training session focused on National Traffic System formats and procedures. The three-hour seminar will concentrate on proper techniques for on-air message handling during public service events and emergency situations, with practical […]
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Community Updates with Mary Ann LeRay – What’s New at The Filling Station Introduction:In this special update episode of The Filling Station Podcast, host Mary Ann LeRay shares the latest happenings, events, and initiatives taking place at The Filling Station in Jones County. From a new Blue Cross Blue Shield-funded check-in system at the food pantry to major upcoming events like Jones County: A Perfect 10, the Veterans Luncheon, and Leadership Jones Cohort 6 Graduation, Mary Ann walks listeners through a season filled with gratitude, celebration, and community connection. Listeners will also hear about upcoming holiday programs, including Christmas on […]
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In this episode of The Filling Station Podcast, host Mary Ann LeRay welcomes Schumata Brown, Town Manager of Maysville, NC – a lifelong resident and servant-leader who’s helping shape the future of his hometown through faith, transparency, and collaboration. Schumata reflects on how Maysville’s 13 churches form the heartbeat of community life, offering strength, hope, and unity even when other resources are limited. He shares his journey from growing up in local congregations to serving as commissioner and town manager, and how faith and discipline continue to guide his leadership today. Their conversation highlights the power of community engagement, the […]
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In this new episode of The Filling Station Podcast, host Mary Ann LeRay welcomes Karen Plaster, a creative force and community leader whose vision helped shape one of Jones County’s most cherished traditions – A Perfect 10 Jones County. Karen shares the story of how a simple idea, born in her garden, grew into a community-wide celebration that showcases the beauty, generosity, and resilience of rural North Carolina. From the event’s early days along Ten Mile Fork Road to its new home on The Filling Station campus, “A Perfect 10” has become both a fundraiser and a homecoming – a […]
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Renee Sutton, founding board member of the Filling Station, as she shares the remarkable story of how our community came together to bridge service gaps in Jones County. In this heartfelt discussion with host Mary Ann LeRay, recorded at the Filling Station as we celebrate our eighth anniversary, Renee reflects on the organization’s journey from those first Sunday afternoon meetings in 2017 to becoming a vital community hub-especially during the challenges of Hurricane Florence. Discover how strategic partnerships with local churches and organizations have maximized resources without duplicating services, and hear about the […]
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