Basic classified
Free / 30 days
Share an item for sale or a basic local classified message.
- Basic listing
- Office approval before publication
- Office notification email for review
- 30 days from office approval
ROANOKE RAPIDS & OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Local people.
Local opportunities.
Your next connection.
Sell something useful. Find work. Introduce your business. Explore a simple way to connect with people close to home.
Find your advertising option ↓Free options for neighbors. Paid options for greater business visibility.
Free listings are available. Paid advertising is being prepared.
Basic classifieds and looking-for-work submissions are open, with office approval before publication. Paid checkout has been tested with PayPal’s sandbox; real paid purchases remain closed. Sponsorship placements and complimentary business invitations are still being prepared.
SIMPLE OPTIONS. CLEAR PRICES.
Start free. Stand out when you’re ready.
Choose the purpose that fits your message.
Paid prices below are proposed, in U.S. dollars.
Looking for work
Free / 30 days
Let local employers know you’re available for work.
- Looking-for-work listing
- Office approval before publication
- Office notification email for review
- 30 days from office approval
Business invitation
Free / 60 days
A complimentary, unclaimed directory listing created by our office to introduce a local business.
- Clearly marked as unclaimed
- Office review before publication
- Planned 60-day invitation period
- Not yet available
An invitation listing does not mean the business has joined, approved the listing or endorsed the site.
Job opening
$10 / 30 days
Put a job opportunity in front of people looking for local work.
- Employer job-opening listing
- Verified PayPal payment required
- Office can hold or remove an ad
- Real paid purchases are closed
Featured business
$15 / 30 days
Help people exploring your business category notice your listing.
- Proposed category prominence
- Up to 3 photos; upload limit tested
- Verified PayPal payment required
- Office can hold or remove an ad
- Real paid purchases are closed
Business sponsorship
$25 / 30 days
Give your business more opportunities to be seen beyond its category.
- Proposed broader placement
- Up to 5 photos, proposed
- Verified PayPal payment required
- Office can hold or remove an ad
- Real paid purchases are closed
Paid terms are planned as one payment for 30 days from verification, with no automatic renewal. Sponsorship placement is proposed for the business directory and a rotating block on free-classifieds browse; that broader placement is not live yet.
WHY CONSIDER A PAID OPTION?
Match your visibility to your goals.
Keep it simple with free. A basic classified or looking-for-work listing gives a local message a place to start, with office approval.
Be easier to notice in your category. The proposed featured business option adds category prominence and room for up to three photos.
Introduce your business more broadly. The proposed sponsorship offers wider placement and up to five photos. Exact placements must be confirmed before purchase.
Paid placement does not guarantee views, inquiries, sales, hiring results or endorsement.
FREE VS. PAID
See the difference at a glance.
| Option | Price / term | Placement & photos | Publication requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic classified | Free / 30 days | Text listing; no photos | Office approval; review notification email to the office |
| Looking for work | Free / 30 days | Text listing; no photos | Office approval; review notification email to the office |
| Unclaimed business invitation | Free / 60 days | Planned unclaimed directory introduction; not yet available | Office-created and reviewed |
| Employer job opening | $10 / 30 days | Proposed job listing; no photos | Verified PayPal payment; admin moderation |
| Featured business | $15 / 30 days | Proposed category prominence; up to 3 photos | Verified PayPal payment; admin moderation |
| Business sponsorship | $25 / 30 days | Proposed broader placement; up to 5 photos | Verified PayPal payment; admin moderation |
HOW PUBLICATION WORKS
A clear path from submission to publication.
Choose your option
Prepare accurate listing details and contact information. Confirm availability and any photo requirements with our office.
Review or payment
Free submissions require office approval, with an email notification to the office for review. When paid advertising opens, publication will require verified PayPal payment. Returning from checkout alone does not publish an ad.
Run for a clear term
Free classified terms begin at office approval. Paid 30-day terms will begin at verified payment, with no automatic renewal. Office staff can hold or remove an ad regardless of payment.
Good to know before you advertise.
Does an unclaimed listing mean a business is endorsed?
No. Unclaimed directory listings are factual introductions, not endorsements, recommendations or proof of affiliation. The business has not necessarily requested or approved the listing. Contact the advertiser directly to verify details, and tell them you saw the listing on 27870.com.
What happens after the complimentary 60 days?
Under the proposed program, the complimentary listing would expire after 60 days. Contact the office about continuing or choosing a paid option. An invitation creates no payment obligation and does not renew automatically. This invitation workflow is not yet available.
Can I submit a listing or pay now?
You can submit a free classified or looking-for-work listing for office approval. Paid purchases are closed while testing continues. This page does not collect payment details.
What is the difference between featured and sponsorship?
Featured is proposed to give a business prominence within its category and up to three photos. Sponsorship is proposed to provide broader placement and up to five photos. Specific locations and availability remain to be confirmed.
LET’S TALK LOCAL
Find the right fit for your message.
Call our office to ask about availability, listing details or an unclaimed business listing that needs a correction.
Free submissions require office approval. Paid purchases are closed. Do not send payment for an advertising plan yet.