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.

Delve deeper into Weldon's rich religious heritage with our collection of historical documents now available for download. Learn about influential figures, cherished congregations, and pivotal moments that shaped the town’s spiritual foundation.

The Canal Trail Clean Up completed on November 18, 2023.