Town of Tarboro

06/25/2026

⚡ Behind every light switch is a team of dedicated people working to power our community.

Our Electric Department is made up of local men and women who live, work, and serve right here in Tarboro. They're committed to providing reliable service and helping keep our community connected every day.

Take a look at this photo and see if you spot someone you know—you may recognize a familiar face! 👀💚

We're proud to celebrate the people who make public power possible.

Our members are , community-owned utilities. ⚡
That means they are accountable to their citizens, not investors or shareholders.
Their employees, from the to customer service reps, are all members of their community that are dedicated to keeping the lights on for their neighbors.
Public power puts the people first, not profits. 🤝

06/24/2026

⚠️ Scheduled Power Outage Notice ⚠️

Residents in the Forest Acres neighborhood are advised of a scheduled temporary power outage on Friday, June 26 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Affected streets include:
🔹 Captains Road
🔹 Macon Place
🔹 East Canal Street

The outage is expected to last approximately 30 minutes while crews complete important maintenance and improvements to our utility system.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to provide reliable service to our community. Please plan accordingly and take any necessary precautions in advance.

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06/24/2026

🇺🇸🎆 Celebrate Independence Day in Tarboro! 🎆🇺🇸
Join us on Saturday, July 4th for a day of family fun at Summer Fest on the Town Common! From 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, enjoy food trucks, vendors, face painting, games, music, and activities for all ages.

Then cap off the holiday with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:15 PM at Braswell Park! 🎇

Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and patriotic spirit as we come together to celebrate our community and our nation's birthday.

📍 Summer Fest: Town Common | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Fireworks: Braswell Park | 9:15 PM

We look forward to celebrating with you! ❤️🤍💙

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06/23/2026

🏈 Football Camp Update 🏈

Due to today’s weather conditions, Football Camp has been canceled. The safety and well-being of our participants, families, coaches, and staff will always come first.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize everyone’s safety.

Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the field soon! 💚

06/23/2026

⚽️ Summer Futsal Update ⚽️

Due to today’s weather conditions, Summer Futsal has been canceled. The safety and well-being of our participants, families, coaches, and staff will always come first.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize everyone’s safety. Please stay tuned for any updates regarding future sessions.

Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the pitch soon! 💚

06/23/2026

🌧️ Due to inclement weather, the Tarboro Community Pool will be closed for the remainder of the day.

The safety of our patrons and staff is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming everyone back when conditions improve.

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06/23/2026

🏐 We need more girls on the court!

There’s still time to join our Volleyball Camp led by Alexia Bryant, a former Fayetteville State University volleyball player who competed for three seasons at FSU and later coached at Pitt Community College.

This is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn new skills, improve their game, and have fun in a positive, encouraging environment.

Camp wraps up this Thursday, so don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Register today and come see what volleyball is all about.

06/22/2026

🏀 Attention Open Gym Participants!

Due to Volleyball Camp taking place at the Braswell Center this week, Basketball Open Gym will begin at 2:00 p.m. each day for the remainder of the week.

Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll see you on the court! ⛹️‍♂️⛹️‍♀️

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, mentors, and role models in Tarboro! Your guidance, strength, and care make our community stronger every day. 💚

06/21/2026

☀️ First Day of Summer

Summer is officially here in Tarboro! Longer days, sunshine, and time spent enjoying our community are what this season is all about. 💚