Editorials

Many of you were glued to the television Sunday night, mesmerized by movie stars and celebrities, as they walked the red carpet into The Dolby Theater. Most of the stars and celebrities seemed annoyed by the cameras, put off by constantly hearing their names called. It is possible you found this ironic, because most of these stars and celebrities have spent most of their lives doing whatever it takes to get in that position.

Tucked inside today’s Graphic, you’ll find our annual edition of “Protecting Our Children.” This publication delivers information and tips regarding the issues children and teens face today such as peer pressure to try alcohol, drugs, prescription medication, and issues such as bullying, Internet and social media dangers.
Many organizations such as The Partnership at Drugfree.org (www.drugree.org) Inhalant Abuse Prevention (www.inhalant.org).

Dear Editor,
Within the last several years residents in the Aventon community collected signatures for a petition with addresses and phone numbers requesting consideration for high speed internet, more than once.  I know there were several hundred signatures that were presented to the Nash Board of Commissioners.

TEACHING EQUIPMENT –– This photo originally published in The Graphic August 18, 1977. Teacher aides at Nashville Elementary display some of the audio-visual equipment for the 1977 school year.

As always, the Nash County Animal Friends team can use more volunteers, especially photographers!
You don’t need to go to the shelter to help. We need administrative assistance which can include tasks like corresponding on Facebook, organizing pet details, designing transport schedules, coordinating with rescues and arranging fundraisers. Many of our volunteers work from home at locations all around the United States.