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Nash County requests street closure

Nash County presented plans for a detention center expansion to Nashville's Town Council last week, requesting the town permanently close a portion of Elm Street to accommodate the new facility.
Jonathan Boone, Director of Public Utilities and Facilities for Nash County, presented the request to council members during the board's agenda meeting on Wednesday, September 30.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

Spring Hope is focus of new film

An Emmy Award-winning Writer/Director/Producer with ties to Spring Hope is filming a heartfelt independent feature film in the small town.
Scenes from Stephanie Laing's Shoot the Rooster, a comedy/love story to the south, are currently being shot by Mark Cone, Owner/Producer of Southern Nash News. A little fun fact: Cone is Laing's first cousin.

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KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT

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MUSIC BLOOMS IN WHITAKERS - WRAP member and long-time music teacher Lori Mizelle demonstrates how to play the instruments at the "Music Blooms in Whitakers" Freenotes Harmony Park.
MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC

Whitakers Revitalize and Preserve, or WRAP, celebrated its first big project on Saturday.
The organization hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting service for the "Music Blooms in Whitakers" Freenotes Harmony Park.
The project costs $35,000 and was made possible through grants from Cummins, Inc., The Mims Foundation, The Conservation Fund, Resourceful Communities Program and Positive Action for Christ as well as individual donors.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

Elementary students will return to school Oct. 19th

Elementary school students will start school on October 19, the Nash County Board of Education decided on Monday.
Board members voted 6-4 to move forward with Plan B, which would send students in grades K-3 back to school in a blended model.
The first phase began last month, as prekindergarten students and exceptional children in adaptive classrooms returned to a blend of face to face instruction and remote learning.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

Town okays waiver for Western Ave. developer

Nashville's Planning Board granted developer Michael Hurt a waiver that allows him to go ahead and resubmit a rezoning request on property he owns on Western Avenue.
The Town of Nashville currently has rules that state any rezoning request that is denied or withdrawn must wait six months before being resubmitted. However, the town's planning board may waive those requirements if they can determine there were unusual circumstances or financial hardships.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

Nash UNC reports increase of COVID in staff, patients

Nash UNC Health Care is implementing additional safety measures related to COVID-19 after the hospital saw an increase in patients and staff members with the virus last month.
According to Dorsey Tobias, Executive Director of Marketing, Communications and Strategy, the hospital saw an increase in the percentage of staff members testing positive for COVID-19.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

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THOMASON TAKES MARINE CHALLENGE

Retired Marine Rick Thomason wants to draw attention to the number 22.
That's the average number of veteran suicides reported each day in the United States.
"It is a dark secret that no one wants to admit exists in America," Thomason said. "Twenty-two veteran suicides per day is preventable."
Thomason, 73, of Rocky Mount, serves as the Commandant for the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League.

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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER

 Local News

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PET BLESSINGS, 1

Pastor Scott Dodson (far right) says a blessing for two-year-old Goldendoodle pup Finley, while owner Ashley Hassell looks on.

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PET BLESSINGS, 2

Galyce Ham brought Bubbles, her guinea pig out for the Blessing of the Pets event at Nashville United Methodist Church on Sunday.

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SBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Rocky Mount

The State Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate an officer-involved shooting last Friday in Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount Police responded to a 9-1-1 call around 7:38 a.m. on October 2 in reference to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Sledgefield Drive.
A female was reportedly the victim of an assault that resulted in serious lacerations and puncture wounds. She was taken to Nash UNC Health Care.

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Validated gang member pleads guilty to firearm charges

A Rocky Mount man pled guilty in September to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Darius Lamark Richardson, 22, a validated member of the Crips street gang, pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and faces a maximum penalty of 120 months in prison.

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NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 1

Brenda K Dickerson and Maurice Preston Dickerson to Santos Martir Salinas Sarmiento and Ashley Jacqueline Salinas Antunez; 3.6 acres; $35,500
Laura P. Beebe to Timothy Akvin Beebe; Old Carriage Farm, lot 35, block A, section2 2;
Cynthia B. Masters and Johnnie O Masters Jr. to Frank Thomas Curlings Jr and Jamie Lyn Curlings; 1721 Benvenue Forest Road
Wayne Daniels Benton to Warren Daniels Benton; five tracts

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NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS

A warrant service was reported on 9/28/20, 9/29/20 and 10/2/20
A fraudulent deposit of money was reported on 9/30/20 at 10201 S Nash Street, Middlesex
A financial transaction card fraud was reported on 9/28/20 at 1064 Stillbrook Court, Rocky Mount
A simple assault was reported on 9/27/20 at 1539 First Street Extension, Nashville

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NASHVILLE POLICE REPORTS

INCIDENTS
A failure to report was reported on 9/21/20 at 735 E Washington Street
A possession of marijuana was reported on 2612 Eastern Avenue
A sell/deliver was reported on 9/23/20 at 4316 Community

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NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS SEPT. 25- OCT. 1

Building Permit (Commercial)
Sharon Greer; 341 Corbett Road; renovation/alteration; $15,450.77

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NC Wesleyan College reports minimal COVID cases

North Carolina Wesleyan College has been fortunate in maintaining a relatively low number of COVID-19 cases on its campus since students returned in August.
As of October 2, only two active cases were reported among students and zero among employees. Since August 1, there have only been 9 positive cases for students and 3 positive cases for employees.

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Nash County Animal Friends' Notebook

Winter is coming. Here is an easy to make outdoor cat home, for feral care or if you have an outside pet cat. All outside cats need to be spayed/neutered obviously, but truly, the only safe cat is an indoor cat. Learn more about sheltering cats at https://www.alleycat.org/ommunity-cat-care/providing-shelter/ MORE Shelter ideas at https://www.alleycat.org/resources/feral-cat-shelter-options-gallery/

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CAROL VIERELA

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Argue over substance and not style

"Accept him...without passing judgment on disputable matters." (Romans 14:1)
My Pastor once told our church that it was okay to stand up and be counted on matters of Christian principle as long as you could back it up in God's Word. I agree.
Christians have stood on the sidelines too long and allowed our country to take some abominable stands on matters in our society today.

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MIKE RUFFIN

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Intersections: God and Life

Almost every week I am able to submit an article that I pray helps my readers understand the "Intersections" that we all encounter throughout our journey on this earth. More specifically, I focus on Intersections as it relates to the Christian's walk with Jesus. I want to thank you for reading and considering the thoughts I am sharing.
This week I want to begin with the relationship between the Church and the communities in which it exists.

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CARLYLE HALL

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SANDY CROSS NEWS

This past week at Southern Nash Middle School, teachers and staff welcomed the "B week" students.
Southern Nash High School celebrated National Custodian Day on October 2. Teachers and staff also welcomed back Mrs. Boseman's class.
Christian Fellowship Church enjoyed Homecoming 2020 this past Sunday. Former Pastor Jerry Braziel and his wife Lillie Mae were honored during the service.

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EMILY SILLS

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PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS

Sundays at Peachtree Baptist Church are becoming more exciting. More of the Peachtree congregation, family and friends are coming back to gather together to worship and celebrate in doors. This past Sunday we welcomed a number of new visitors. Thanks be to God.

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FRAN BUNN

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Luke's Word for the Week

Nashville Nights : An Outdoor Worship Service of Healing
The Bible does not say, "for God so hated the world" but, "for God so loved the world". God loved the world and God loves the world, his post Genesis 3 mission has always been to redeem humanity and heal creation.

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LUKE WHITEHEAD

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NC Wesleyan and ECC renew agreement

North Carolina Wesleyan College (NCWC) recently reauthorized an agreement that will help qualified graduates of Edgecombe Community College (ECC) transfer to Wesleyan. The agreement aims to provide a seamless transfer for students who enroll at Wesleyan following completion of their two-year degree at ECC.
Leaders of both colleges attended the September 29 signing held on the campus of North Carolina Wesleyan College.

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NC Wesleyan College welcomes two new counselors

North Carolina Wesleyan College recently welcomed two new counselors two its Admissions team, Adrian Moore to the traditional program and Jessica Wilkins to the Adult and Professional Studies (APS) program.
Adrian Moore is a 2018 alumnus of NC Wesleyan and graduated with a B.S. in Organizational Administration with a concentration in Sports Administration.

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C/2d Lt Justin Newcomb begins to demonstrate the use of the balsa glider at the virtual 40th anniversary of Tar River Composite Squadron. (Contributed)
Tar River Civil Air Patrol celebrates 40 years

Civil Air Patrol's Tar River Composite Squadron observed the squadron's 40th anniversary of its founding charter during its online virtual meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
The local squadron was chartered on August 27, 1980, and first met in Wilson at the Wilson Airport. It moved to its current meeting location at the Rocky Mount -Wilson Airport approximately 13 years ago.

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MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC, pics 1

Thomas Betts speaks about the "Music Blooms in Whitakers" Freenotes Harmony Park on Saturday during a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony.

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MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC, pics 2

Nancy Taylor (center) celebrates after cutting the ribbon at the Freenotes Harmony Park in Whitakers. Taylor serves as the President of the Whitakers Revitalize and Preserve, or WRAP, organization. Taylor is also a town commissioner. Pictured behind Taylor are other officials and members of the town board.

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 Editorials

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Messing with NC BBQ is like slapping our mamas

If nothing else, 2020 has given us plenty examples of how things people love can be messed with.
But one thing you don't mess with is barbecue, specifically eastern North Carolina barbecue. The People's Pig is serious business, something held dear.
An Asheville man and a television station felt the backlash last week over a report on a local barbecue restaurant.
It wasn't even a Western versus Eastern barbecue argument or gas versus charcoal versus wood.

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Mike Brantley

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We'll always give it our best shot, we promise!

For many years readers have asked me why The Graphic doesn't publish Nash County deed transfers. Most readers say access to weekly transfers would be a great service to the community - and I fully agree!
However, researching the transfers of property each week is no easy feat, and it's unbelievably time consuming. And one thing newspapers, like many businesses, don't have right now is a lot of extra time nor money to pay for extra hours.

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Jo Anne Cooper

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Backward Glances

This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on February 21, 1963. Seven local men were sworn into the National Guard unit. Lt. Otha G. Langley (left) commander of the local unit is shown administering the military oath to the seven new members.

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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST

 Sports

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TOUGH GOING. Faith Christian School running back Shaikey Hardy (with ball) tries to escape the Pope John Paul II defense last Friday night during the Patriots' first football contest of the 2020 campaign.
THE SEASON BEGINS

Capitalizing on every offensive possession is paramount to success in the scoring-frenzied world of high school eight-man football.
That proved to be the case last Friday night for the Faith Christian School Patriots during their season-opening contest at home against a solid Pope John Paul II Catholic School squad out of Greenville.

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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter

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THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN. Members of the Faith Christian School football team race onto the field before the Patriots' regular season opener last Friday night against Pope John Paul II Catholic School.
Prep Football Returns To County

ROCKY MOUNT -- It was a crisp October evening, one seemingly scripted for high school football.
As the sun began to set just before Faith Christian's 52-42 season-opening loss against John Paul II Catholic last Friday, the atmosphere was different than a typical contest under the covenant Friday Night Lights.

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CHANCE PUCKETT, Correspondent

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ECU falls against Ga. State

ATLANTA, GA. -- East Carolina University scored a defensive touchdown on the game's first play from scrimmage last Saturday afternoon, but homestanding Georgia State ran off 28 unanswered points on the way to a 49-29 non-conference football victory at Center Parc Stadium.
The contest marked the first meeting between the Pirates and Panthers on the gridiron and the first appearance in Atlanta for ECU since it famously defeated NC State in the 1992 Peach Bowl at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

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Staff Reports

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Pack rallies for road win

PITTSBURGH -- Area stars Ricky Person Jr. and Zonovan Knight once again played key roles for North Carolina State University's comeback football victory last Saturday against host Pittsburgh in Atlantic Coast Conference action at Heinz Field.
Person, a junior from Franklin County, rushed 14 times for a team-high 39 yards during the Wolfpack's 30-29 decision. He also converted a key fourth-down run in the second half.

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Staff Reports

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BIG NIGHT

Josiah Thompson (left) scored five touchdowns last Friday during Pope John Paul II's road victory against the Faith Christian Patriots.

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OUT OF HARM'S WAY

Faith Christian School's Robert Zampardi (with ball) avoids a Pope John Paul II defender during last Friday night's eight-man football showdown in Rocky Mount.

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