Applications now available for free and reduced school lunch program Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools is currently accepting applications for free & reduced meal benefits for the 2010-2011 school year.  A new application is required each year except for those who have received recent notification letters concerning approval of benefits.  More ...

New support groups available at NHC Nash Health Care has launched two new support groups that will have their debut meetings in September: a lymphedema support group and a pregnancy loss support group. Lymphedema is a condition that is caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system, which is an important part of the body’s immune and circularly system. More ...

Solis Auto Body opens behind LBJ Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce welcomed Hernando Solis to town last week at a ribbon cutting for his business, Solis Auto Body and Collision. Solis opened the auto body shop on May 27 behind LBJ Chevrolet at 100 Industrial Drive. More ... Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Smith Nash men charged with vandalizing mailboxes Two Nash County men were charged with vandalizing at least 10 mailboxes in a subdivision outside of Rocky Mount. Owen Bernice Smith, 22, of Elm City and Evan Marquis Tyler, 23, of Rocky Mount, were both charged with vandalizing mailboxes in the Hunter Ridge Subdivision as well as damaging property at Union Missionary Baptist Church. More ...

Nash receives grant Senator A.B. Swindell announced recently that Nash County will receive a grant of $780,000 from the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Assistance.  This Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) will be used for community revitalization off of West NC Highway 97 in the Mamie Lane Community. More ...

Longtime City of Rocky Mount employee retires Loretta Braswell, Director of the Department of Human Relations, has retired effective August 31, 2010, after 35 years of service to the City of Rocky Mount. More ...

Donation The Woodmen of the World, a Fraternal Organization who donates to non-profit organizations, donated $ 500 to The Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad recently. This donation will be used to update equipment for its Search and Recovery Dive Team.  More ...

POOL TIME Cooper Nelms gets ready to take a shot during a pool tournament at the Nash County Senior Center. The center held a men’s pool tournament on last month and will have an Open Men’s Pool Tournament on September 10, open to senior men from Nash and neighboring counties.  More ...

Criminal Justice Camp The Nash County Sheriff’s Office sponsored a Criminal Justice Camp  in early August as part of 4-H camps this summer. As part of the camp, youth visited the Nash County Jail, Southern Police Canine and had a visit from the BAT Mobile, along with many other events. More ...

NHC recognizes Physician Leadership Development Program Graduates Fifteen members of the Nash Health Care Medical Staff were recently honored as graduates of the newly established Physician Leadership Development Program. Graduates of the program’s inaugural class include: More ...

ENGAGED Craig and Valerie Harper of Spring Hope announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Sue Harper, to Matthew Ryan Wester, the son of Brent and Leighann Wester of Rocky Mount. The wedding will take place on January 1, 2011 at Fellowship Church, Nashville.  More ...

Cox is reappointed to NC Medical Care Commission Governor Bev Perdue announces the reappointment of Gerald P. Cox, of Rocky Mount to the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Gerald P. Cox, graduate of Morganton High School, he earned his degree in Business Administration from Kings College, Charlotte, NC. Cox is President and CEO of Autumn Corporation, which owns and operates skilled nursing and rehab facilities in North Carolina and Virginia, with over 3,000 employees.  More ...

SCHOLARSHIPS West Mount Ruritan Club presents scholarships to Amanda Cobb, Hinson Neville, Ashley Cobb, Catherine Cobb, and Jamie Morris at their annual Veterans Day Celebration.  More ...

N.A.S.H. raises funds for autism awareness Nearly 200 riders gathered their horses and camping equipment and headed to the Brinkleyville Hunting Club to participate in a 12-mile trail ride complete with a bag lunch to raise awareness of autism.   The trail ride was sponsored by N.A.S.H. (Nash Autism Seeking Hope).   The riders and horses came from all areas of North Carolina and some from as far as Virginia to raise funds for autism awareness. More ...

Peachtree Community News On Sunday morning Peachtree Church folks were privileged to have Dr. Bill Wakefield return to fill its pulpit for the day.  He led the worship hour.  Accompaning him were his wife, Delcie.  Their son, Dr. Phillip Wakefield and his wife, Jeannie and two of their children, Amy and Nathan came to report on their work in Indonesia. More ... BARBARA HARDISON

Ephesus News Our service began with the baptism of Becca Anderson, Rebecca Arnold, and Cynthia Carroll.  Special music was provided by Sarah Alford and Andrew Myers, with a song that they composed together, “The Cross.” Flowers for our service were given by Kitty, Josh, and Briana Robbins in memory of Snooks Robbins.  More ... DEBBIE PHILLIPS

Coopers Fire Department was the winner in this year’s annual benefit softball tournament. (Contributed photo) Softball tournament raises funds for Spring Hope firefighter On Saturday, August 28, the Nashville Fire Department Auxiliary held its Seventh Annual Benefit Softball Tournament at Glover Park. The tournament had five teams that participated: Nashville Fire Department, Momeyer Fire Department, Coopers Fire Department, Bailey Fire Department and Archors Lodge Fire Department in Johnston County.   More ...

Local Red Cross chapter moves to four day week The American Red Cross Frederick E. Turnage Chapter office will be closed on Fridays beginning Sept. 1. This change comes as an overall standardization of Red Cross business hours throughout eastern North Carolina. Beginning Sept. 1, all Red Cross offices in the 28-county Eastern North Carolina region will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.  More ...

Owens retires from VCPP Betsy Owens is ending her professional career on September 30 when she retires as Executive Director of the Virginia, North and South Carolina sponsored Virginia Carolinas Peanut Promotions (VCPP).  More ...

Nash County Blood Drives for September 2010 Thursday, September 9 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Castalia Volunteer Fire Department, 11065 Lancaster Store Road, Castalia Sunday, September 12 from 1 until 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1029 Claude Lewis Road, Middlesex Monday, September 13 from 3 until 7:30 p.m. at Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 E. Washington Street, Nashville More ...

United Way leaders prepare for 2010 campaign United Way’s campaign season is swiftly approaching!  Surpassing the $1.2 million goal during the previous campaign season, United Way leaders are eagerly anticipating similar attainability for the 2010 season.  Chris Miller, Vice President of Fundraising and long-standing supporter of United Way, is spearheading this year’s campaign.  More ...