Margaret Sharp of the American Heart Association joins Mary Ann LeRay to talk hands-only CPR, defibrillators, and blood pressure checks in Jones County.
Episode #54 – Heart Health and CPR with Margaret Sharp Read More »
Mary Ann LeRay shares what’s happening at The Filling Station: fall classes, food pantry growth, Leadership Jones, and the Perfect 10 event November 7.
Episode #54 – Mary Ann LeRay, All things happening at The Filling Station Read More »
Principal Pamie Reese on Jones Senior High School, harvesting excellence, parent involvement, and how career training prepares students for what comes next.
Episode #53 – Harvesting Excellence at Jones Senior with Pamie Reese Read More »
A Perfect 10 Night, and This Year It Could Be Yours
Last year, Mayor Jay Bender won the Perfect 10 Dinner. He could have invited anyone. He invited the volunteers with the most hours on the books.
Perfect 10 Dinner Raffle 2026 | The Filling Station Read More »
Greg Thornburg wears a lot of hats around The Filling Station. He serves on our board of directors, chairs the facilities committee, leads the Perfect Ten committee, and this year he is stepping up as event chair for the Perfect Ten fundraiser. He also represents Solid Rock Global Methodist Church on the board.
Episode #52 – The Perfect Ten with Greg Thornburg Read More »
POLLOCKSVILLE, N.C. – Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $25,000 Capacity Building grant to The Filling Station to support food distribution operations and the organization’s expanded warehouse serving families across Jones County. The grant was recognized during a check presentation July 30, 2026, at The Filling Station, located along Main Street in Pollocksville. The support is part of Duke Energy Foundation’s $1 million investment in nearly 50 North Carolina nonprofits working to expand food access, housing stability, senior services and utility assistance. The Filling Station serves more than 1,400 registered households and brings together farmers, churches, businesses, volunteers and nonprofit
Duke Energy Grant Supports The Filling Station’s Food Distribution Work Read More »
Jacob Morgan of NC Extension talks drought stressed crops, tree farming, local produce, and the Jones County Heritage Festival on the Filling Station podcast.
Episode #51 – Jacob Morgan on Jones County Agriculture Read More »
Gentiva hospice consultant Ashley Vasquez Velasquez debunks common myths about referrals, cost, and coverage for local Jones County families seeking care.
Episode #50 – Hospice Myths Debunked with Ashley Vasquez Read More »
Jessica Taylor previews the Jones County Heritage Festival: a revived parade, photo contest and new family movie night, September 25 to 26.
Podcast #49 Heritage Festival Preview with Jessica Taylor Read More »
Maddie Norris, a Jones County high school senior, shares how volunteering at The Filling Station’s food pantry shaped her compassion and nursing career goals.
Podcast #48 Maddie Norris on the Power of Youth Volunteering Read More »