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Former Spring Hope commissioner dies

The Spring Hope community is mourning the loss of Bill Newkirk, who passed away last Wednesday at the age of 67.
Newkirk was a longtime commissioner for Spring Hope's Board of Commissioners. He was serving his third term when he announced in December that he was resigning due to declining health.
Spring Hope Town Manager John Holpe said he would miss Newkirk, who he remembered as a gentleman who was always concerned about the people in his community.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

NRMS School Board balks at study

Nash-Rocky Mount School Board members acknowledged receipt of an efficiency study requested by Nash County's Board of Commissioners but questioned the study's purpose at a meeting on Monday night.
The efficiency study was part of the school board's work session agenda. Finance Officer Susan Blackwell presented the study to school board members and asked that the study be received for information to be placed on the board's consent agenda at the next regular meeting.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

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Take a walk in her shoes!

Locals are helping out My Sister's House, a non-profit organization which serves as an advocate for and provides shelter for domestic abuse victims. An event, "Walk the Track in Her Shoes," is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at Glover Park in Nashville. Participants pay $25 to walk the .6 mile track. Participants can challenge others to walk and people can pledge money for walkers. The participant who raises the most money wins. Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone will be the speaker at the event. All proceeds will benefit My Sister's House.

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Nash votes for county line merger

Nash County Commissioners agreed on Monday, in a 4-3 vote, to seek legislation to go to a county line school system.
The vote came after much discussion on the issue.
Some commissioners asked that a vote wait until after Edgecombe County Commissioners had a chance to meet on Monday night. However, others were adamant that a decision had to be made immediately.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

Nash County unveils budget

Nash County Commissioners got their first glimpse into the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget at a work session on Monday.
County Manager Zee Lamb presented the $92 million budget, which is projected to be balanced with $2.68 million of fund balance.
The budget is a 2.7 percent increase from last years $89.6 million proposed budget.
The budget includes no proposed tax increases.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

Nash County takes no action on Sunday hunting legislation

Nash County Commissioners decided on Monday not to take action on a bill in the General Assembly that would allow hunting with guns on Sunday.
Senate Bill 658 is sponsored by Senators Buck Newton, Bill Rabon and Michael Lee and, if approved, would allow hunting on Sundays with certain limitations.
At a recent legislative dinner, Nash County Commissioners discussed the legislation and heard opposition from two citizens. Nash County Commissioner Wayne Outlaw said the board had been approached and asked to support a resolution in opposition to the statewide bill.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

School Board gets first draft of budget

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools Finance Officer Susan Blackwell presented a rough draft version of the upcoming 2015-2016 budget at a special meeting on Tuesday night.
Blackwell said there were currently a lot of unknowns in the upcoming budget. In addition, staff had a tighter time line to get the budget done.
"Please remember all of this is in draft form," she said. "We have no definite numbers. All of this is a guessing game at this point."

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

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Nashville Police Officers accredited at ceremony

Nashville Police Officers were recognized during a special promotional ceremony held on Friday afternoon.
Nashville Police Chief Thomas Bashore said the ceremony is something the department is trying to do more often when officers are sworn in or promoted.
"It's just a way to recognize officers for their hard work," he said. "And, it's always nice to have your family there and the council and mayor."
Nashville officers Tiara Joyner and Jason Barnes were both promoted to Corporal during Friday's ceremony.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

 Local News

NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 13 through 17, 2015.

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NASHVILLE POLICE REPORTS

INCIDENTS
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 4/13/15 at 111 Sara Drive
A hit and run was reported on 4/13/15 in the Hampton Village parking lot, 131 Wheeless Drive
A larceny (shoplifting) was reported on 4/15/15 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue

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NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS

A larceny of a motor vehicle was reported on 4/13/15 at 6559 Reams Road
An obtaining money/property by false pretense was reported on 4/13/15 at 5882 South NC 58
A damage to property was reported on 4/13/15 at 5901 E NC 97
An assault and communicating threats was reported on 4/13/15 at 5977 Leonard Road

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CLASS OF '65

The Nashville High School Class of 1965 held its 50th class reunion Saturday, April 18, at the Nashville Community Building. Out of 54 surviving classmates, 32 attended the function. The class had 65 graduating students.

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STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Northern Nash High School department of Theatre will present Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias on Friday and Saturday April 24 and 25. Steel Magnolias tells the story of six strong southern women who handle adversity and fortune with equal grace and a whole lot of humor. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday evenings and again at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens. All performances will be on the stage at Northern Nash High School gym. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

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Law enforcement respond to fight at Social Services

Area law enforcement were called to Nash County Social Services last Thursday after a fight occurred in the lobby.
According to Nashville Police Chief Tom Bashore, the call initially was for shots fired at social services but after more information was received, it was discovered there was a fight in the lobby area.
Bashore said the fight was between two females. One female had some mental issues and was left by her father and she decided to jump on someone and start fighting.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

NRMS Elementary School Honor Rolls

Nash-Rocky Mount Public School Honor Rolls for the third nine weeks follows:

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Southern Nash Middle competes in FFA State Middle Grades Rally

Southern Nash Middle School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter traveled to Greensboro on Saturday, March 21, 2015 to compete in the FFA State Middle Grades Rally. This is the first year Southern Nash Middle has ever had an FFA chapter. This is also the first middle school FFA chapter in Nash County.
FFA is an organization aimed at providing youth with agricultural education opportunities that help prepare students for leadership opportunities and potential careers in the agricultural industry.

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NCC earns accreditation for Early Childhood Education

Nash Community College recently announced that the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has granted accreditation to Nash Community College's Early Childhood Education associate degree program. The NAEYC Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation awards this status to programs that have demonstrated evidence of meeting its Standards for Professional Preparation for Early Childhood teachers. NAEYC Standards provide a high measure of quality by which early childhood teacher programs can be evaluated.

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NASHVILLE CHAMBER SHRIMP BOIL

SHRIMP AND MORE -- Nashville's Chamber of Commerce held its first annual Shrimp Boil in March. Pictured above, Chamber Vice-President Michael Coleman checks the food with the help of board members Johnny Matthews and Kim Sauls.

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COFFEE WITH A COP

Nashville's Police Department started back its Coffee with a Cop on Friday at Nashville's Post Office. The police department regularly holds Coffee with a Cop events at various Nashville businesses to allow the community to get to know the police department and to ask questions. Pictured above (L-R) is: Community Services Officer Jennifer Bull, Post Office Employees Tracie Thompson and Wanda Coleman and Nashville Police Chief Tom Bashore.

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NCC to hold 2015 commencement May 14

Nash Community College (NCC) is planning for record graduations in May. The College's 2015 High School Equivalency ​Diploma commencement ceremony will be held Thursday, May 14, 2015 in the NCC Brown Auditorium. Dr. Trent Mohrbutter, Vice President for Instruction and Chief Academic Officer at Nash Community College, will deliver the keynote address.

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Nash Health Care recognized for fall prevention

The North Carolina Hospital Association recently recognized those hospitals demonstrating outstanding engagement and performance in the recently completed, three-year "Partnerships for Patients" initiative sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Based on its performance as part of the North Carolina-Virginia (NoCVA) Hospital Engagement Network, Nash Health Care was honored for its team engagement in addressing the issue of Preventing Falls.

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BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS

The flowers Sunday were placed in the Beulah Church of Christ by Carolyn Hunt Matthews in loving memory of her parents, Lucille and Ellis Hunt. They were beautiful and much appreciated. Carolyn has lived in Richmond, VA all of her life but grew up in Beulah Church with her parents and her brohter Steve Hunt (who lives in Richmond also). Carolyn visits at Beulah quite often and was down over the weekend to attend the 97th Red Oak Alumni banquet for all who had ever graduated at Red Oak High School.

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WILMA ENROUGHTY

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Word for the week

The Bible identifies two sides to the work of Jesus Christ. "He who was delivered over because of our transgressions, and was raised because of our justification" (Romans 4:25). First, our sins, faults, errors, untoward conduct, and evil thoughts put Jesus Christ on the cross. We transgress God's high standards for living. Christ pays the price.

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DENNIS PRUTOW

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GUEST SPEAKER

Rotarian President Ron Green, at left, stands with Greg Fishel, chief meteorologist from WRAL-TV. Mr. Fishel spoke at the club's recent meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel. The next scheduled speaker is Bob Garner on NC BBQ and unique NC Restaurants, who will speak on May 4th at 1 pm.

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O.D. Moore Scholarship Foundation to host Sixth Annual Golf Tourney

The O.D. Moore Scholarship Foundation will host its Sixth Annual Golf Tournament at the Belmont Lake Golf Club in Rocky Mount on Friday, May 22.
Check in is at 8:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $70 per golfer and includes the green fee, golf cart, lunch, range balls, 50/50 Long Drive, 50/50 Closet to the pin and other prizes.
Proceeds from the event will suppor scholarships for graduating high school students. All entry fees are tax deductible.

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AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS

A memorial service for Bobby House and Barbara House will be held at 2pm on Saturday, April 25th, at Fishing Creek Baptist Church. Community, friends and family are welcome to share in the celebration of these two lives.
The Annual Red Oak High School Alumni Banquet was held Saturday night at the Rocky Mount Shrine Club. Those attending from our community were, Lois Murray, Richard Journigan, Dan and Gerry Shearin and Dolores Journigan.

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JOJO RICKS

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PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS

Peachtree folks received a spiritual uplift and revival from the series of services held as a "Celebration of the Great Commission". They opened on Thursday Night when Scott Mason of WRAL's 'Tar Heel Traveler' shared many of his stories of places of interest in North Carolina. One that was of particular interest was the one that he did of the Peachtree men cooking collards.

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BARBARA HARDISON

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RED OAK NEWS

The 59th Annual NRBA Woman's Missionary Union Spring Meeting was held on Tuesday, April 14 at Red Oak Baptist Church. Dedicated WMU members braved the rain to attend this inspirational meeting. Brenda Rose, NRBA WMU Director, gave the welcome to the meeting as well as Rev. Larry Bostian who welcomed everyone to Red Oak Baptist Church. The Praise Team from the church provided special music. David Ashcraft, missions volunteer, shared interesting information about his missionary journey to Romania.

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Suzy Pearce

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Pictured (L-R) is: KAB Advisory Board Chairman James Alston; Nash Central High School NJROTC instructor Carther Jorgensen with cadets Adam Moore and Derrick Taylor and KAB Advisory Board Member Mae Parker.
KAB recognizes volunteers at annual appreciation event

"As city employees, we are tasked to keep the city clean, but we can't do it by ourselves," said Brenton Bent, assistant director for Public Works and Water Resources, during a recent ceremony at the city of Rocky Mount, hosted by Keep America Beautiful (KAB) of Nash and Edgecombe counties. The ceremony acknowledged the organization's many volunteers who give their time and effort to keep Rocky Mount clean.
"All of these are extremely hardworking individuals who give so much back," said Bent. "I am very proud of them."

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JEEP DAY

The Banana Slap Jeep Club held its a Jeep Day event on Saturday, March 21 at Mike Keffer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Rocky Mount. The event raised over $1,500 for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Pictured is Banana Slap Jeep Club member Rhonda Reid flexing her Jeep on the RTI Ramp, one of several obstacle courses behind the Mike Keffer dealership. This obstacle tests how far you can go up the ramp and how much flex your rig has. The club has several obstacle courses members use behind the dealership.

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FARM SERVICE AGENCY NEWS

Foreign persons with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States are required to report their holdings and any transactions to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Any foreign person who acquires, transfers or holds any interest, other than a security interest, including leaseholds of 10 years or more, in agricultural land in the United States is required by law to report the transaction no later than 90 days after the date of the transaction.

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SHARON TAYLOR, NASH COUNTY FSA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Local PFLAG establishes scholarship

PFLAG-RM has established a scholarship program to honor area high school students who are working - as individuals or with groups - to move equality forward in their schools, churches and communities.
"We want students, parents and school counselors to be aware of this new opportunity as we plan to award our first $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior in the Rocky Mount area this spring," said Susan Ayers, chapter president.

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Century 21 sales affiliate recognized

Century 21, The Combs Company. recently announced that Century 21 Real Estate LLC has recognized Bill Lumpp, sales affiliate with the office, as a top-producer nationwide when it honored him with the coveted Century 21 Emerald Masters Award.
Emerald level status is awarded to a Century 21 sales affiliate who has met minimum sales production of $148,000 or 44 closed transaction sides within a calendar year.

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 Editorials

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Tolerance can sometimes be quite intolerable

May not remember his name but I can surely remember one thing.
He was a regular at the six-star dining facility in the heart of urban Castalia, Dorothy's Country Kitchen. Ask how this patron was doing and he had a one-word answer.
"Ta-l-r-bul."

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Mr. Newkirk leaves a wonderful legacy behind

Being a reporter allows you the opportunity to meet a bunch of people.
I've been fortunate to have met a ton of pretty amazing people in my time here at The Graphic.
The unfortunate part about this job, however, is seeing so many of these people pass away.
Nashville has lost a lot of influential folks in the past few years.

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Amanda Clark

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Hail the lowly saltine - but hold the Vienna

I can remember when I was younger how different the things that people ate for lunch or even for snack used to be. These choices that seem so foreign or unpalatable today were very common back in the 1970s and 80s.
For example, when we barned tobacco, I can remember at break time and lunch the pop-top cans and wrappers would come out of black lunch boxes or brown paper bags. Workers would make miniature sandwiches by taking Vienna sausages and slapping them between two saltine crackers.

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Mike Brantley

Reader seeks information on stolen property

Dear Editor:
I operate a small vegetable farm on Powell Road in Edgecombe County. I allow people to come harvest what they need and then come to my house and pay. We don't charge much and find that most people are very honest. Sometimes when we are not home, people will come back days later, tell us what they got and pay. However, we occassionally see evidence of where someone took vegetables had never paid.

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Reader weighs in on decision to split school system

Dear Editor:
I am writing in response to the latest effort by some Nash County Commissioners to divide the Nash Rocky Mount Public Schools System. When I began working in Rocky Mount we were Rocky Mount City Schools. The merger was a good thing for the area students and education system.

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Backward Glances

This photo was originally published in The Graphic on August 27, 1970. Pell Cooper stands beside his horse, Nezumi. It was noted in the article that the Coastal Plains Show was set for Sept. 6 and Nezumi was leading the circuit in total points in the Hunter Hack Class.

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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST

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Nash County Animal Friends' Notebook

Cats are making our hearts bleed.
If you love cats, please do not put your cats outside if they have not been spayed or neutered (fixed). What happens is, they go feral, go back to the wild and each generation after that will become more so.
Our County's Animal Control believes in TNK (Trap 'n Kill) when there is a complaint.

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Carol Vierela, NASH COUNTY ANIMAL FRIENDS

 Sports

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YOU'RE IT. Nash Central's Cody Cook (right) is tagged out at third base during last Saturday's home baseball setback against conference rival Fike.
Tough Losses For Nash Central

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central's pecking order in the Big East Conference baseball standings was destined to be determined by a two-game stretch against Rocky Mount and Wilson Fike last weekend.
The quick stretch began Friday night with a 5-1 setback against long-time rival Rocky Mount at the NCHS Baseball Field.
About 16 hours later, the Bulldogs were back at it with a home meeting against Fike, which was the league leader heading into the afternoon showdown.

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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter

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IT'S TIGER TIME. Long-time Red Oak Middle School boys basketball coach Jeff Dodrill poses with the stuffed tiger that he helped bring to the school, which has built a strong reputation for success in athletics.
THE GREAT RUN ENDS

RED OAK - Known more for his prowess as a cross country coach and elite-level distance runner, Jeff Dodrill sprinted at the chance to become Red Oak Middle School's first-ever boys basketball coach when the school started athletics in 2003.
Dodrill and his Tigers have been on a run ever since, showing both talent and endurance from one of the area's most accomplished middle school programs.
"I played basketball in high school but just ran in college,'' Dodrill said. "But I always liked basketball. I came to Red Oak to teach and was interested when I found out the basketball job was available.''

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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter

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RELENTLESS REBOUNDER. Kiana Thomas (left) always seemed to come up with the ball in the paint for Northern Nash.
DISTRICT BOUND

RED OAK -- Given her size and ability, Kiana Thomas has become accustomed to being the center of attention.
So Thomas shouldn't be intimidated by the expectations and surroundings that await her at Howard University.
Howard, a Division I school that competes in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference, is located in Washington, D.C. -- one of the country's largest cities.
Thomas, though soft-spoken, has developed a penchant for excelling in the spotlight. So it's no surprise that the Northern Nash High School standout has opted to continue her career at Howard.

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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter

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Baseball event is targeted

WILSON -- The Third Annual Junior Varsity Spring Baseball Classic will be held this Saturday at Fleming Stadium in Wilson.
The Junior Varsity Classic will feature four games involving eight high school teams from across the area, including Nash Central and Rocky Mount.
All-day passes are available for $7 for aduts and $5 for children 12-under. Gates will open at 9:30 a.m.
The complete schedule is as follows:

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Staff Reports

NASH CO. PARKS AND REC SCORES

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Baseball and Soccer seasons:

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Staff Reports

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More The Merriweather

STANHOPE -- During its brief history, the Sandhills Community College men's basketball program has developed a reputation as being one of the most uptempo units on the Division III level of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Southern Nash coach Robbie Kennedy sees Emmanuel Merriweather as a perfect fit for that style of play.
"Offensively, with the ball, Emmanuel is really good,'' Kennedy said. "He is very difficult to guard one-on-one. He can get to the basket and get a good look.
"Sandhills likes to run the court -- they like to push the ball. Emmanuel is really quick and will be good in that system.''

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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter

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Janas sparks 'Cats

SALEM, VA. -- Carolina's Steve Janas turned in another quality outing while leading the Mudcats to a 3-1 road win against the Red Sox at LewisGale Field last Saturday night.
Janas struck out five, allowed one run and scattered five hits over seven innings. Connor Lien, Carlos Franco and Joe Odom each drove in runs for the Mudcats in the win.

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Staff Reports

Northern Nash upends Louisburg, 9-0

RED OAK -- Rebekah Beal's season-long goal scoring flurry continued last Friday for the Northern Nash Lady Knights during a non-league home soccer matchup against Louisburg.
Beal delivered seven markers as the Lady Knights roared to a 9-0 decision in a contest that was shortened due to the mercy rule.
Olivia Bunn and Caitlyn McLaughlin also scored for Northern, which outshot its opponent by a 31-0 margin.

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NCWC Claims Crowns

ROCKY MOUNT -- The 2015 USA South Conference Women's Tennis Tournament concluded on Sunday with top-seeded North Carolina Wesleyan College claiming the program's first championship and NCAA berth.
The Battling Bishops swept 2nd-seeded Methodist 9-0 to earn the title. NCWC had previously turned in a 5-0 victory over 4th-seeded Meredith in Saturday's rain-shortened semifinal.

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Staff Reports

CLR gets back on the track

ELM CITY -- As the sun began to set on what was a beautiful evening last Saturday afternoon, fans, crews and drivers filed into the gates at County Line Raceway.
A total of 100 laps of feature racing action were on tap for the evening in the event dubbed the Spring Fever 100.
The first feature event of the night was the Super Stock Four Cylinder division.
The starting order was set earlier in the evening by two heat races won by Austin Larrison and Damien Bryant.

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HILL MAGIC

Cameron Taylor pitched well for Nash Central during last Saturday's home loss against Wilson Fike.

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SHROCK STAYS COOL

Despite the presence of a hard-charging Wilson Fike baserunner, Nash Central first sacker Noah Shrock (left) makes a play during the Bulldogs' home meeting last Saturday afternoon against the Demons in Big East baseball action.

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 Deaths (Updated Daily)

ALBERTA HARRIS

Alberta Harris, age 91 of Bailey, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015.

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ALFRED THORNE

Alfred Thorne, 84, of Louisburg, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2015.

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BEATRICE "BEE" TAYLOR RICKS

Beatrice "Bee" Taylor Ricks, 63, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015.

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BESSIE C. OLIVER

Bessie C. Oliver, the middle daughter of the late Van Buren and Emma Poland Catlett, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the age of 90. She was born in Nash County on December 5, 1924. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Ford Turner, Sr.; her second husband, Oliver Percy Walker (Billy); sisters, Aletha Catlett Skinner and Lessie Catlett Russ; and two infant sisters.

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CHRISTIE LYNN GOODYEAR HOPKINS

Christie Lynn Goodyear Hopkins, 40, of Bailey passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015.

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HAROLD RAYMOND ROBERSON

Harold Raymond Roberson, 78, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015. He was born August 13, 1936 in Nash County to the late David and Effie Lamm Roberson. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Marshall, Burnice and Woody Roberson; son, Gary Roberson.

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JAMES CURTIS KNIGHT

James Curtis Knight, 57, of Rocky Mount, died on April 12, 2015.

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KATHALEEN PITTMAN BAKER

Kathaleen Pittman Baker, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born December 6, 1936 in Nash County to the late J. W. and Bertha Lee Bone Pittman. In addition to her parents, Kathaleen was preceded in death by her husband, Dock Baker; four brothers, Tommy, Joe, Jerry and Lindberg Pittman; and one sister, Maggie Lee Baker.

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KENNETH TUCKER

Kenneth Tucker, 49, of Spring Hope, passed away on April 13, 2015.

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LAURA STRICKLAND DENTON

Laura Strickland Denton passed away Wednesday, April 15, at the age of 96. Laura was born in rural Nash County on February 23, 1919, one of 12 children to Eddie and Pattie Strickland.

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LINDA JEAN VIVERETTE PHILLIPS

Linda Jean Viverette Phillips, 69, passed away April 16, 2015. Born in Wilson County on July 11 1945, Linda was the daughter of the late Jesse and Leora Viverette.

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MAGGIE BEATRICE BONE BAKER

Maggie Beatrice Bone Baker, 96, of West Mount, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born in Nash County on August 21, 1918, daughter of the late William Lee Bone and Elizabeth "Bettie" Tollie Winstead Bone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Selby Earl Baker; sons, William Earl "Billy" Baker, Spencer Allen Baker; son-in- law, Al Francis Joyner; grandson, Joshua Kendall Narron; three brothers and three sisters.

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MARGARET MANGUM PRIDGEN

Margaret Mangum Pridgen, 85 years old, passed away April 15, 2015. She was born in Nash County, one of 11 brothers and sisters.

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MARGIE JONES

Margie Jones, 71, of Rocky Mount, died on April 18, 2015.

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MARY AGNES CALDWELL

Mary Agnes Caldwell, 86, of Newark, NJ and formerly of Enfield, passed away on April 12, 2015.

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MARY ELLEN "SKIPPER" FENNER PARKER

Mary Ellen "Skipper" Fenner Parker, age 98, died on Friday, April 17, 2015. She was born on June 16, 1916 in Charleston, SC to the late Oliver James Bond, Jr. and Ellen Sinkler Bond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Julian Baker Fenner, her second husband, John LeRoy Parker; and a son, William E. Fenner, III.

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PATSY SMITH MORGAN

Patsy Smith Morgan, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born March 20, 1938 in Kinston. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Roland Smith and Inez Nunn Davis; and step-father, Dollie Davis; step-mother, Frances Davis; brother, Roland Smith, Jr.; step-brother, Glen Davis.

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SHEILA TEMPLE GRAY

Sheila Temple Gray, 68, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015. She ws born August 24, 1946 in Suffolk, VA. She was preceded in death by her son, Stuart Brent Gray, Jr; her father, Deronda Temple; her mother, Doris Riddick Scott; and her step- father, Edward Scott.

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WILFRED PERRY

Wilfred Perry, 87, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 Arrangements to be announced by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, Nashville.

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WILLIAM A. (BILL) NEWKIRK

William A. (Bill) Newkirk, age 67 of Spring Hope, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Durham VA Medical Center in Durham.

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WILLIAM TURNER "BUTCH" PEELE

W.T. "Butch" Peele, 75, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Turner and Arlene Batchelor Peele, uncles, Kearney Batchelor and Caswell Batchelor and his wife Peggy.

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