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NPD offers Citizen’s Police Academy
Nashville’s Police Department is gearing up for its third Citizen’s Police Academy and is hoping to offer two classes this time around.
Community Services Officer Steve Glover said the department will offer two class times, a day class and a night class, in hopes of drawing more people that want to participate but don’t want to be out so late at night. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Area man charged with burglary, rape
A Rocky Mount man was arrested and charged with burglary and rape.
A woman reported to Nash County authorities the morning of Dec. 22 that a man, later identified as Timothy C. Stallings, entered a home through a window, raped her, assaulted her and held her against her will.
The report, by Nashville Police Officer David Rose, identified Stallings, 41, as the suspect in the case. The incident is alleged to have begun around midnight on Dec. 21. More ...
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CALENDAR GIRL –– Shelley Milburn holds a copy of the Pinups for Pitbulls calendar. She is featured in the calendar as the model for May. (Graphic photo by Amanda Clark) |
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PINUPS FOR PITBULLS
A Nashville woman was one of 14 women selected to be featured in a pinup calendar to raise awareness about the pit bull breed of dog.
Shelley Milburn is featured as the May model for the Pinups for Pitbulls, Inc. 2013 Calendar. Deirdre Franklin, the President and Founder of Pinups for Pitbulls, said around 500 women entered the competition to be featured in the calendar. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Pictured with Donald Raper, Jr. is Larry Chewning, Nash Health Care CEO. (Contributed photo) |
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Nash Health announces new board members
The Nash Health Care Board of Commissioners honored two of their own earlier this month at the board’s regular meeting.
CEO Larry Chewning presented a resolution honoring the service of Donald Raper, Jr. and Dr. Michael Crawford, who are leaving the board. Raper was on hand to receive the plaque with the resolution from Chewning. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Draka Elevator Products plans to add 67 jobs
Draka Elevator Products plans to expand its Rocky Mount operations, creating 67 jobs and investing over $3 million over the next three years.
Governor Beverly Perdue made the announcement last Thursday afternoon.
“My first priority is creating jobs,” Governor Perdue said. “Our customized job training programs and skilled workforce have created a strong business climate that allows manufacturers to thrive in a global economy.” More ...
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25 YEARS –– LBJ Chevrolet, Inc. owner Lucy Finch (second from right) is picutred with Jim Brady, Zone Manager for Chevrolet, Nashville Mayor Donald Street, and Nashville Chamber of Commerce President Elaine Corbett. |
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LBJ Chevrolet, Inc. celebrates 25 years
It was in 1987 that the Finch family took over a Chevy dealership in Nashville. Today, LBJ Chevrolet still thrives and last week, celebrated 25 years in business.
A special plaque was presented to Lucy Finch, who owns LBJ, during a special reception at the dealership. The plaque was presented by Jim Brady, Zone Manager for Chevrolet. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
NASHVILLE POLICE BRIEFS
ARRESTS
Milton Arnold, Jr - 12/26/2012 - charged with FTA (Speeding & Reckless Driving to Endanger), FTA (DWLR)
Kendall Edwards - 12/26/2012 - charged with Burglary, Larceny, Other Weapon Violations More ...
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Johnson to serve 32 years for drug charges
United States Chief District Court Judge James C. Dever III recently sentenced Chrisopher Jerome Johnson, 32, of Rocky Mount, to 32 years imprisonment followed by five years supervised release.
A Federal Grand Jury returned a Criminal Indictment on January 13, 2011. On July 5, 2011, Johnson pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base (crack) and five kilograms or more of cocaine. More ...
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Nash County Blood Drives for January 2013
Wednesday, January 2 from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount
Thursday, January 3 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at the Momeyer Ruritan Club, 4812 Momeyer Way, Nashville
Thursday, January 3 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Harrison Family YMCA, 1000 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount More ...
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Johnston Community College announces Dean’s List
Local residents were among those named to Johnston Community College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 Semester.
Nash residents include Dietra Sessoms of Bailey, Brittany Hicks, of Nashville Marquita Graham of Rocky Mount, Joseph Abrams of Whitakers and Jennifer Abdelnor, Tristany Roper, Martha Reyes-Arguijo, Brittany Johnson, and Robin Narron, all of Middlesex. More ...
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Scouts meet
Girl Scouts and community members learn about the fire dangers of a christmas trees from the Red Oak Fire Department on Saturday, December 8th, 2012. (Contributed photo) More ...
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Collection
Communities In Schools students at Nash Central Middle collected coats and food for United Community Ministries. Pictured front row: Lara Thompson, CIS site coordinator; Shannon McFerren, CIS student mentor; and student Chenoah Richardson. Middle row students: Denetra Cromartie and Clifton Wiggins. Third row students: Matthew Wall, Kevin Darden, Richardo Martinez, Breona Jones, Summer Cherry and Director of United Community Ministries, Chris Battle. More ...
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Penny’s Campaign
Nash Central CIS students collected $200.00 through their Penny’s Campaign to be donated to Duke Children’s Hospital. Students pictured left to right are: Jordan Cherry, Mercedes McCormack, Tyshondra Nicholson and Ashley Pridgen. More ...
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Toys for Tots
Edward Jones, Cliff Joyner’s office in Nashville, thanked the community for its generous support of the ‘Toys for Tots’ drive recently. Cliff and his Branch Assistant, Susan Staples (pictured above) wish the residents of Nash County a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year. More ...
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Order of the Eastern Star
The Nashville Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star felt the opportunity to share with their community during the Christmas season. Concern for their community and those in need prompted the Nashville Chapter #332 to enhance a family’s Christmas by donating $100 to assist with their heating expenses. The Chapter members also donated $100 to United Community Ministries and $60 as an earlier gift to the same organization. More ...
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Caroling
Girl Scout Troops 530 and 578 join together to carol at Autumn Care in Nashville. The scouts also donated toys to Toys for Tots. More ...
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PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Peachtree folks gathered for worship on the fourth Sunday ofAdvent. The service began with an observance of Believers’ Baptism conducted by Pastor Whitehouse for Cheryl Hayes. She was welcomed into the fellowship of the church by the pastor and greeted by the membership at the close of the service. She and her husband, Doug, recently joined Peachtree Church. More ...
BARBARA HARDISON |
MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
A group of carolers brought Christmas cheer to several people in our church family last Friday night. Sixteen singers visited me in my home, and they all sang beautifully. They were choir members, youth leaders and youth. We thank them for bringing Christmas cheer through music to each one they visited.
Today, we had 73 present for Sunday school including two visitors. Welcome everyone. More ...
ROSALENE BASS |
CNN’s Avery Friedman is guest speaker at 25th Unity Breakfast
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be honored at the 25th Annual Unity Breakfast. Scheduled to be held on Mon., Jan. 21, 2013 at the Dunn Center, located on the campus of NC Wesleyan College, this year’s Unity Breakfast will feature Civil Rights Attorney and CNN Legal Analyst, Avery Friedman, as the guest speaker. More ...
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New year’s resolutions for 2013
It is that time once again — when laying around during the holidays, eating too much of stuff that’s bad for us, and generally being worthless forces us into wanting something better.
So, instead of actually getting up and doing something, we reach for our smartphones, tablets, laptops or — gasp — even an old fashioned pen and paper and make a list. We call these lists New Year’s Resolutions — or Things That Will Make Our Life Great But You Know as Well as I Do That We Won’t Actually Do Any of Them. More ...
Mike Brantley |
Newspaper keeps rolling, even through hectic times
You probably haven’t noticed anything different about your Nashville Graphic over the past several weeks, but believe me ––– things have been very different at the office!
I’m sure you have found your paper to be full of the usual Nash County - local news and delivered, hopefully, on time. More ...
Jo Anne Cooper - 1 opinion posted |
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
The Newtown incident of violence as with the Aurora, Tucson, and Virginia Tech incidents brought out the gun control advocates. But is gun control the answer or must we really look to other areas. There has been little discussion of the mental health issues and the environment surrounding the perpetrators of these massacres. More ...
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Backward Glances
BAKE SALE--This photo was originally published in The Graphic on February 5, 1980. Kay Gurganus left, and Audrey Taylor prepare for the annual Nashville bake sale to benefit the Heart Fund. The sale was held at Planters National Bank in Nashville. Mrs. Gurganus and Mrs. Taylor were chairpersons for the sale. More ...
A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST |
Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebook
New Year Resolutions
Lose Weight ~ YES to Raw VEGGIES! Carrots and other uncooked vegetables such as celery and sweet potatoes are GOOD for your pets, when used as treats. They are a good source of vitamins and for our pets who might be a little chubby (ahem), a good alternate to other treats. More ...
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends |
UNFORGETTABLE YEAR
ROCKY MOUNT -- Of the many dominant teams that lined up in Nash County high school athletic circles this season, few could match the success of the Nash Central girls tennis program.
The Lady Bulldogs, coached by Susan McCarthy, have enjoyed a wealth of heroics over the past few campaigns -- but NCHS went to new heights in the Fall of 2012. More ...
Staff Reports |
Nash Co. soccer squads to play in The Brittany
WILSON -- One of the state’s top girls high school soccer events will return in March -- and six Nash County will participate.
The Brittany Girls Soccer Showcase will be played March 15-16 at Gillette Park in Wilson. The event annually features some of the top programs from across Northern Carolina -- from all classifications. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
Central kicks off March 4
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School’s 2013 girls soccer schedule will begin on March 4 with a road matchup at SouthWest Edgecombe.
Kickoff is slated for 4:30 p.m. in Pinetops.
NC’s first home match will be March 6 at 4:30 p.m. versus the Northern Vance Lady Vikings. More ...
Staff Reports |
Northern third at tournament
RED OAK -- Northern Nash has shown signs of promise during the 2012-13 boys basketball season.
But in the estimation of NN coach Rick Ruffin, his Knights will have to realize that potential soon in order to be competitive in the always-tough Big East Conference.
Northern will begin its league ledger this Friday with a game against Wilson Hunt, which is considered to be one of the conference favorites this season. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
Wesleyan diamond sked finalized
ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College will begin its 2013 baseball season on Feb. 2 with a home doubleheader against Eastern Mennonite.
The twinbill will begin at 11 a.m. at Bauer Field on the NCWC campus in Rocky Mount.
Tickets for all of Wesleyan’s diamond contests will be available at the gate. More ...
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Outdoor recreation increases nationally
NASH COUNTY -- Wildlife-related outdoor recreation increased dramatically from 2006 to 2011.
The national details are shown in the final report of the 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, which was released recently by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Final Report, which follows the August 2012 Preliminary Review and the September 2012 State Overview, provides more information on the types of activities and money spent for fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching. More ...
Staff Reports |
TOURNAMENT MVP
GREAT JOB BY GAINEY. Rocky Mount High School’s M.J. Gainey (right) was saluted as the Most Valuable Player at the Nash County Boys Basketball Christmas Tournament. Gainey is shown receiving his award from Nash Central Athletic Director Michael Mosley. More ...
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Carolina Grass to perform at Nash Arts Center in Feb.
Carolina Grass will perform at Nash Arts on Saturday February 23 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 ($8 for Nash Arts Members and half price for children 8 and under)
The band consists of six seasoned musicians from Eastern North Carolina playing traditional, progressive and gospel bluegrass with an emphasis on 2 and 3 part tight harmonies and hot, clean instrumentation. More ...
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HERMAN LAWRENCE
ROCKY MOUNT –– Herman Lawrence, 98, died December 19, 2012. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 22, 2012, at St. John AME Zion Church with the Rev. Florence Pender officiating. Burial was at Gardens of Gethsemane. More ...
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JOSEPH GARLAND “J.G.” SYKES
Joseph Garland “J.G.” Sykes, 86, died on Thursday, December 20th, 2012. He was born January 7, 1926 to the late Garland Reid and Annie Sykes. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son, Jerry Garland Sykes, and sisters, Julie Sykes Upchurch and Pauline Sykes. More ...
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BELLE JENKINS BRANTLEY
Belle Jenkins Brantley, age 90, passed away on December 23, 2012. She was the daughter of Charlie and Fannie Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; brothers Monk and Tommy Jenkins and sisters Maggie Everette and Lillie Long. More ...
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CHARLES WILLIAM EGGERS (POPPIE)
ROCKY MOUNT – Charles William Eggers (Poppie), passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. He was born on September 16, 1924 in Carteret County to the late Cora Lee and Charles Edward Eggers. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Dobbins Eggers of 39 years. More ...
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BILLIE SUE LONG WILLIAMS
Billie Sue Long Williams, age 82, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. Born in Guilford County on September 2, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Jule R. Long and Ruby Mae Cole Long. She was also preceded in death by her 1st husband, James Edward Williams and 2nd husband, Thomas Earl Williams. More ...
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LOWELL BRANTLEY BENTON
Lowell Brantley Benton, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was born August 25, 1924, son of the late Rigdon Best Benton and Ina Moye Benton. More ...
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BOB J. ROWE
Bob James Rowe of Spring Hope passed away on Friday December 21, 2012 at home. He was born December 29, 1947 in Franklin County. He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Addie Rowe. More ...
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GERALD “BUTCH” LEROY RODERICK, SR.
Gerald Leroy Roderick, Sr., 69, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. He was born in Ogden, Utah October 22, 1943 to the late Cecil E. and Helena Hodge Roderick. In addition to his parents, Mr. Roderick was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Batts Roderick and several brothers and sisters. More ...
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BRIAN KEITH SMITH
Brian Keith Smith, 33, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012. He was born November 6, 1979 in Davidson County, NC. Brian was preceded in death by his father, David Franklin Smith, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Sherry Lynch. Services will be held at a later date.
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VERNON ELMO BAKER
Vernon Elmo Baker, age 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Born in Edgecombe County on April 19, 1920, he was the son of the late Charlie Amber Baker and Mabel Walker Baker. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Baker Winters and Majetta Baker Robinson. More ...
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LILLIE MAE JEFFRIES
Lillie Mae Jeffries, age 87 of Spring Hope passed away on December 26, 2012. A funeral service was held Saturday, December 29, 2012 at William Toney’s Funeral Home, Spring Hope. Burial, Meeks Cemetery. More ...
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MILDRED LEE REDMON
Rocky Mount - Mildred Lee Redmon, 86, died December 23, 2012. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Red Budd Holy Church, with the Rev. Thomas Walker officiating. Arrangements by Stokes Mortuary, Inc.
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MARILYN SPEIGHT KNIGHT
Marilyn Speight Knight, 65, of Tarboro, North Carolina, died on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. More ...
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MARGARET ALSTON WEST
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Margaret Alston West, 61, who died on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 were Sunday, Dec. 30 at 12 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Wilson Battle officiating. More ...
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