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Police charge woman for leaving infant in car
A local woman was charged with misdemeanor child abuse after leaving her four-month old son in a vehicle while she shopped in Food Lion.  More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Move over or pay up
Violating the "Move Over" law could cost you, as the fine recently went up to $250.  More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Youth Day is July 22
Nashville's First Annual Athletic Youth Day is set for Saturday, July 22 at Glover Park. More ...

Accident shuts down portion of Hwy. 64
A Friday afternoon accident closed down a portion of Highway 64 West for a couple of hours while officials worked to clean up a gas spill.  More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Town council okays budget amendments
Nashville's board made final changes to the 2005-2006 budget last Wednesday night as they approved several budget amendments.  More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

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Vick's Lily gardens are toured by locals
Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the flowers and Nashville residents don't have to travel far, thanks to Molly and J.T. Vick. To some, the Vicks' yard on Rose Boulevard may resemble a miniature version of the Elizabethan Gardens. Day Lilies are in abundance and it's not unusual for a stranger to approach the Vick's home looking for a tour. "I just got a mixture of flowers," Molly said. "I got something blooming all the time. I just love flowers."  More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

 Local News

Braswell gears up for annual series
It's never too early to plan for the future. This year Braswell Memorial Library proudly presents "Imagining the Future: Scientific Revelation in Fiction" as its annual Let's Talk About It series. Much of the enjoyment from reading the books in this series comes from reflecting on the scientific predictions versus reality. More ...

Nashville Lions Club completes successful year, contributes funds More ...
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Down East Partnership honors graduates at recent banquet
Ted Davis and Anna Deans of Nashville were among 26 graduates honored June 12 by Down East Partnership for Children for their participation in community leadership programs.  More ...

Legislators visit with Boys & Girls Clubs
Recently, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties, Inc. hosted a breakfast for the State legislators who have responsibilities in Edgecombe and Nash Counties. Invited to attend were Bill Daughtridge, A. B. Swindell, Joe Tolson, Clark Jenkins, Jean Farmer-Butterfield, Lucy Allen, and Ed Jones. More ...

Bryant named Executive VP
Southern Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael T. Bryant as Executive Vice President and Area Executive for the Northwest Region. Bryant also serves as Vice President for Southern BancShares, (N.C.), Inc., the holding company for Southern Bank. More ...

Harper is Ambassador Award recipient
Nash Community College is proud to announce that Andrea Harper, Continuing Education's English as a Second Language/Spanish Instructor, is the 2006 Ambassador Award recipient.  More ...

Tyre elected 'Woman of Year'
A local woman was selected as the "North Carolina Career Woman of the Year." More ...

Local youth attends leadership institute
Catherine Arnold Smith of Nash County recently attended the Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders at North Carolina State University. The North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation sponsored the event. Candidates for this special leadership activity must pass a rigorous application process in order to be selected as a member of the Institute. More ...

 Editorials

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Interesting thoughts about our independence
If you're one of those people who think it is a heck of a coincidence that the biggest summer holiday (July Fourth) happens to be around the same time as America declared its independence, then this week's Soapbox is for you. More ...
Mike Brantley

North Carolinians need a law for protection from government's eminent domain process
On Tuesday [June 27], a state House committee refused to even hear a bill calling for a constitutional amendment to prevent government from using eminent domain authority to take our private property for economic development purposes. More ...
Letter to the Editor:

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Move over, it's the law
North Carolina lawmakers recently increased the fine from $25 to $250 for those who fail to obey the state's move over law.  More ...
Jo Anne Cooper

 Sports

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Tough Setbacks
GRIMESLAND - Even after a quick exit, head coach Tony Engrassia was hardly bemoaning the fate of his Nashville 12s All-Stars at the Cal Ripken District 5 Baseball Tournament. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter

Nashville nabs wins at Glover
NASHVILLE -- Two teams remain undefeated through the opening weekend of the Cal Ripken District 5 Baseball Tournament at Glover Park. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter - 1 opinion posted

Nashville 11s fall vs. AFG
WINTERVILLE - With only nine players on their roster, there was little margin for error -- or errors -- from the Nashville 11s at the Cal Ripken District 5 Baseball Tournament. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter

Post 58 closes in grand style
WINTERVILLE -- Nash County Post 58 put on a rally to end all rallies last Friday night in its American Legion baseball regular season finale against Pitt Co. Post 160.  More ...
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent

All-Star clubs are finalized
GREENSBORO -- Rosters have been finalized for the upcoming North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Basketball Games. More ...
Sports Shorts

 Deaths (Updated Daily)

TIMOTHY CHADWICK
NASHVILLE – Timothy Ray Chadwick died Monday, June 26, 2006. He was born Aug. 28, 2005, son of Edward Ray and Rita Bridgers Chadwick. More ...

JAMES ARRINGTON
ROCKY MOUNT – James Walter "Shorty" Arrington, 86, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006. He was born May 17, 1920 in Edgecombe County, son of the late Joseph Carter Arrington and Cleo Moore Barnes Arrington. He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Wesley Arrington, one granddaughter, Andrea Lamb, three brothers, Earnest, Leroy and Fred Arrington, and two sisters, Betty Robbins and Shirley DeBow. More ...


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