Join the May 1 public meeting at Halifax Community College to learn about the proposed Social District and share your input with town officials.

Join the Weldon in Action Rock Fish Fry on April 18 in Weldon, NC. Fresh rockfish, fries, hushpuppies & slaw. Presale tickets available now.

A single bloom at RJB Park in Weldon, NC symbolizes community effort, growth, and hope for the future. Discover the story behind this meaningful moment.

Join Weldon In Action for a community dinner gathering in Roanoke Rapids. Meet volunteers, share ideas, and help shape the future of Weldon.

Preserving Our Stories, One Voice at a Time — Weldon In Action community storytelling project

Weldon In Action celebrated volunteers and donors at Weldon Mills Distillery, honoring community leaders, supporters, and projects shaping Weldon’s future.

This Giving Tuesday, help support Restoration Weldon and preserve our town’s history, heritage, and community spaces. Every donation makes a difference.

Celebrate the season at Weldon In Action’s second annual Lights in the Night on Saturday, November 22 at 5:00 PM in downtown Weldon. Enjoy hot cocoa, festive treats, and a special visit from Santa during this heartwarming community tree lighting event.

The Current of Time: An Oral History of Weldon premiered at Halifax Community College, bringing together 30 storytellers to share the town’s legacy, resilience, and hope for the future. Produced by Martin Brown of Treehouse Productions and funded by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the eight-chapter film explores Weldon’s history from its early settlement to present-day revitalization efforts.

The full documentary will be released Monday at 9:00 a.m. on Weldon In Action’s YouTube channel, accompanied by additional materials celebrating Weldon’s living history.

Join Weldon In Action on November 1, 2025, for a full day of community celebration! Enjoy the premiere of The Current of Time: An Oral History of Weldon at Halifax Community College and the ribbon cutting for the new Ralph J. Bunche Park—complete with music, refreshments, and activities for all.

The transformation of the historic Ralph J. Bunche School is moving full steam ahead. With each construction milestone, we grow closer to creating a space that honors the legacy of education, resilience, and community rooted in this building’s past.

Check out our latest progress photos and see how this meaningful restoration is coming to life—brick by brick, story by story.

Beautiful Beginnings: Phase One of the RJB Project is Underway

Alumni and supporters met Saturday at the site of the former Ralph J. Bunche school in Weldon on West First Street to celebrate the construction of a commemorative park honoring the history of the school, which served African-American students from 1905 until integration in 1972.

Weldon In Action has received a grant to support the research and recording of the town’s history as part of North Carolina’s America 250 NC Initiative to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Meet photographer Ann Browder Branch, a Weldon native whose nature-inspired photography will be featured at the Weldon & Beyond Art Show. Discover her creative journey, family ties to the Roanoke River, and the meaningful connections that have shaped her work.

Weldon Celebrates Its Religious Roots: Weldon In Action hosted the sixth Irvin Francis Kyle III Speaker Program on March 20, 2025, celebrating the town's religious roots and church history with local leaders and speakers. Read more about the event and its significance at weldoninaction.com.