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Local teen dies in ATV accident
A Nashville teen was killed instantly and a 15-year-old passenger injured Saturday night when their all-terrain vehicle crashed into a barn on Wildlife Road. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Board looks at its achievement policy
Superintendent Rick McMahon presented the Nash-Rocky Mount (N-RMS) Board of Education proposed changes to the current student academic achievement policy that take an aggressive stance to help students succeed. More ...
By Michele Cruz, Graphic Correspondent

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Stallings celebrates Centennial birthday
One hundred is Ruby Stallings' lucky number, at least for this year. The Nashville resident turned 100 on April 14 and was given a birthday party at Nash Grover Manor, where she resides, with over 100 of her closest friends and family attending the special event. Her children attribute hard work as the reason for Stallings' long life. More ...

Town re-applies for USDA funds
Nashville officials held an emergency meeting last week to approve a resolution requesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) appropriate funds for a new library and town hall. Now, the town will wait and see if USDA approves the $2.28 million loan before announcing plans for the new building. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

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JESU OF FONDUE
Nash Arts welcomes Dawn Wilson's play, "Jesu of Fondue" to its stage this weekend as part of its N.C. Play Rite Series. Performances are April 27, 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Actors Tanya Ezzell Andrews, Matt Andrews, Steve Pinyan, Deborah Matthews and John Michaelez (director) are some of the familiar faces you'll see in the production. More ...

 Local News

Warrenton historic homes tour is this weekend
Historic 1850 homes as well as homes built in later years will be showcased in the 2006 Spring Homes Tour presented by Preservation Warrenton, Sat. and Sun. April 29 and 30. More ...

Ellison retires from U.S. Air Force after 22 years
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. 1st Sgt. Faye J. Ellison has retired from the U.S. Air Force after more than 22 years of military service. Prior to retiring, Ellison served as a wing information management functional manager for the 437th Communications Squadron at Charleston Air Force Base, North Charleston, S.C. More ...

Glisson is named board chair for United Drugs
United Drugs, a leading independent pharmacy cooperative announced Gary Glission, R.Ph, FACA, FIACP, as their 2006 Board Chair. More ...

Bell Ringers to perform in Rocky Mount at West Haven
On Sunday Evening, April 30, West Haven Presbyterian Church on the corner of West Haven Boulevard and Hammond Street will present The Bell Ringers of The First Baptist Church of Henderson, North Carolina, that church's storied Youth Handbell choir. More ...

Christian music celebration is Saturday at Dunn Center
ROCKY MOUNT—World-renowned vocal artist and Gospel singer Wintley Phipps will highlight performances by Rocky Mount area choirs and singers when they come together for a "Unity Through Christian Music" event on Saturday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at Wesleyan College's Dunn Center for the Performing Arts. More ...

 Editorials

Does anybody really know what time it is?
Without trying to be overly dramatic, I have to relate an episode recently that burdened — wait, no ... crippled — my business and personal life. It caused mental anguish as well as embarrassment. More ...
Mike Brantley - The Soap Box

Fighting abuse is something we all should do
April is just about over which means before we know it, summertime will be here. It has been a month full of happenings all over the county, including two things we all should pay more close attention to. April is Prevent Child Abuse Month and Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. More ...
By Jo Anne Cooper

 Sports

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HEADING HOME. Nashville resident Collin Haggerty (left) scores a run off a wild pitch during Wilson Greenfield's third-place game against Louisburg last week at the Louisburg Easter Tournament. (Graphic photo by Geoff Neville)
The Great Knights
Nash duo shines for Greenfield on baseball diamond

LOUISBURG — Collin Haggerty's family moved to Nashville 10 years ago, and one of the first people he befriended was Tripp Dubose. One decade later, Haggerty and Dubose, now juniors in high school, have remained close pals as students at Wilson Greenfield School. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter

Rocky Mount claims first at annual Easter Tourney
ROCKY MOUNT — Rocky Mount captured its second straight Rocky Mount Gryphons Easter Baseball Tournament title last Tuesday evening with a 6-2 victory over Clayton in the championship game. More ...
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent

SPORTS SHORTS: ROMS set to host a 5-K event
RED OAK — Ashlyn's Run will be held this Saturday on the cross-country course at Red Oak Middle School. The event will feature a 5K race for all participants, along with a two-mile event that is designed for students in eighth grade and below. More ...
From Staff Reports

 Deaths (Updated Daily)

EUNICE LANGLEY BATCHELOR
Eunice Langley Batchelor, 84, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. She was born in Nash County on January 9, 1922, the daughter of the late Willie Lindsey Langley and Emma Baker Langley. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Thomas Batchelor, Jr. More ...

MATTHEW KEITH DENTON
Matthew Keith Denton, 19, died Saturday, April 22, 2006. He was born in Nash County on September 2, 1986 to Ronnie Denton and Susan Woodruff Denton. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Roy and Pearl Denton. More ...

DERCIE EARL BAILEY
NASHVILLE – Dercie Earl Bailey, 85, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Funeral services were held Friday, April 21 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Nashville. More ...

CUYLER DEEMS BEST
WILSON – Cuyler Deems Best, Jr., 66, of Wilson died on April 24, 2006 after a lengthy illness. A native of Wayne County, he was the youngest son of the late Cuyler Deems Best, Sr. and Frances Herring Best. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University and taught vocational agriculture in Nash County for over 30 years. More ...

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