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🌱 Why a Tarboro “community connector” is drawing national health-news attention

Tarboro, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Tarboro! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Tarboro “community connector” is drawing national health-news attention
  • How one Tarboro mom is quietly feeding kids all summer long

Also on today's calendar: Tarboro River Bandits vs. Virginia Beach Valor and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Court Reinstates Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent For Kids' Social Media Use (kffhealthnews.org) — A national health-policy roundup briefly spotlights Tarboro’s own Kelly Spivey, known for running a no-questions-asked community pantry that helps neighbors fill their cupboards. Her work appears alongside stories on social media rules, children’s health coverage, and environmental health concerns across the country.
   

• When school's out, who will feed the kids? (northcarolinahealthnews.org) — Families in Tarboro facing summer hunger can turn to Kelly Spivey’s no-questions-asked community pantry and ECU Health’s expanded youth meal programs for help while school meals are on pause. The story explains how local efforts in Tarboro and Edgecombe County are stepping up amid federal SNAP cuts, and points to statewide and regional programs that can help cover food gaps for kids this summer.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This Father's Day, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and father figures who help guide, support, and inspire the next generation.
    The lessons they teach, the sacrifices they make, and the love they share help build stronger families, stronger communities, and a stronger North… (Nextdoor )
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Tarboro. Apply here.
  • Edgecombe County Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian I School-Based in Tarboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tarboro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rocky Mount

  • How long does it take to buy a house in Rocky Mount in 2026? (transylvaniatimes.com)
  • N.C. state senator embraces video showing her endorsement by Jesus (businessnc.com)
  • Trump administration temporarily lifts Iran oil restrictions as nuclear talks advance (meaww.com)

Greenville

  • How long does it take to buy a house in Greenville, North Carolina in 2026? (wataugademocrat.com)
  • Greenville man accused of stalking woman, shattering car window (wcti12.com)
  • Pitt County celebrates Father's Day (witn.com)

Ok Tarboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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