4-H's District Activity Day allows children to display their presentation skills while competing against other 4-H youth in the community.
The presentation part of District Activity Day teaches children how to create a presentation, research information, and present their topics in an orderly fashion.
Nash County 4-H Extension Agent and Cooperative Extension Director Sandy Hall said this year's 4-H District Activity Day took place on June 17 at Currituck Middle School.

Nashville's Town Council has approved an aggressive street resurfacing project, which will result in 45 percent of the town's streets being resurfaced.
The project was approved at the board's June 21 meeting.
Town Manager Randy Lansing presented the project, totaling $724,862 to town council at the June 21 meeting. Lansing said the town has $724,410 budgeted for the 2022-2023 budget year, which began on July 1.

The Town of Nashville now has a 10-year plan for its recreation department.
Town Council unanimously approved the 2022 Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Tuesday night during the board's regular meeting.
The plan was developed by McAdams Company, who the town hired in 2021. Jennifer Beedle with McAdams presented the highlights from the plan to council members and members of the public before council members adopted the plan.

The Tar River Reservoir failed the Swim Guide test last week.
"Heavy, flashy rains have brought concentrated pollutants into certain areas of the waterway, which is expected during heavy rains," said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers' program director.

The Nash County economic development department plans to aquire a piece of land to continue creating businesses in the Middlesex Corporate Centre.
Nash County economic development director Andy Hagy said the county has entered into a contract to buy property from Bobby Stanley Exum Lewis et al, which is located between US 264 Alt and Middlesex Corporate Parkway.

The town of Castalia is still actively seeking to fill the fifth and final seat on its Board of Commissioners.
Town Clerk Marlita Thompson said the board will continue to advertise the need on its Facebook page and through text notifications to residents.
She said according to the town's charter, the board is supposed to consist of five members serving on it along with the mayor.

A summer camp that is starting soon will offer children an exclusive look of what it takes to be a Nashville police officer and firefighter.
Nash County Parks and Recreation in collaboration with the Nashville Police and Fire departments will be hosting a Youth Police & Fire Camp on July 19 to 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The town of Red Oak will be extending a fence at a portion of W.B. Ennis Park to prevent drivers from cutting through to park.
Red Oak Mayor Levell Langley said the fence extension will take place on the side of the park beside Highway 43 across from Dollar General, which is the volleyball court side of the park.

A new Rotary Club is taking shape in the Nashville, Red Oak and Dortches communities.
An informational meeting is set for Monday, July 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Red Oak Community Building.
The new club will be sponsored by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club.

A local restaurant was damaged in a fire last Friday which authorities are saying was intentional.
Bailey Police Chief Cathy Callahan said the fire occurred after 11 p.m. on July 8 at Tracy's Café on Dean's Street.
She said the restaurant sustained heavy interior damage from the flames.

The Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce is holding a fundraiser in support of the town's police department.
Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce President Ethan Vester said the idea for the fundraiser developed after the town's June meeting which Chief of Police Nathan Gant requested a raise for his officers but was denied due to budget constraints.

New contracts call for the refreshing of roads in Nash County.
N.C. 581 will have two sections resurfaced, along with more than 30 miles of secondary roads in Nash County.
N.C. Department of Transportation recently awarded Barnhill Contracting Co. of Rocky Mount a $4.4 million contract.

Harold D. Cooley Library in Nashville held hosted a coral reef craft class recently. Pictured above, Alyson Melton puts the finishing touches on her craft.
For more information on upcoming events, see the community calendar inside today's Nashville Graphic or visit the library's facebook or website.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Red Oak Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced student Robbie T. Martin, of Bailey, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS co-founder and President James W. Lewis.

Southern Nash High School rising high school senior Dustin Gibbs (pictured at front) was recognized for completing NC Farm Bureau's Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders recently. The program assists exceptional rising high school seniors from across the state in exploring agricultural-related college majors available at the state's two land-grant universities--NC A&T State University and NC State University.

Participants made clay bowls and wind chimes during a three-day pottery class hosted by the Nash County Parks and Recreation department. The camp ran from July 12 through 14.
Pictured above are Jillian Hale and Anna Bailey.

Warrant service reported at 100 N. Boddie St, Nashville on 07/05/22
Motor vehicle theft-all other vehicles reported at 10201 S. Nash St, Middlesex on 07/08/22
Larceny of a firearm and breaking and entering automobile larceny from automobile repoted at 13396 S NC 231, Middlesex on 07/09/22

Failure to stop at sign/flashing red light and resisting arrest/hinder & delay reported at MM 459 US64 E Exit, Nashville on 07/06/22
Aid and abet driving while impaired, child restraint, child abuse-misdemeanor, expired registration card/tag, open container after consuming, and driving while impaired reported at 900 Eastern Ave, Nashville on 07/04/22

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Benvenue Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

The Bible promises that times will get worse, all the way up to the end.
It's a crying shame, and you don't have to look very hard to prove that point. The tragic May 24, 2022, shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 students and 2 teachers dead. Why there was even a shooting at a Little League ballgame in North Carolina this week!
These are life-and-death examples that the work of Satan cannot always be understood.

The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. (Luke 16:22-23 ESV)
This week's article is in two parts and I'll share part two next week, if the Lord wills.

Children had a great week at "Monumental" Vacation Bible School June 26-30 at Red Oak Baptist Church! There were 105 children registered with an average of 72 each day. Dinner was provided each night for the children. Then they enjoyed the opening session with music followed by Bible study, Kid Vid Cinema, Imagination Station, and recreation.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Northern Nash High School School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

CIM REO 2021-NRS LLC, Albertelli Law and Nationastar Mortgage, LLC to Elvira Rodriguez Garcia and Jose Hugo Hernandez; one acre in North Whitakers Township; $72,000
Willie Martin Peek and Victoria Peek to Jacob Brown and Debora Brown; Lake Royale, Lot 2129

Building Permit Commercial
Paige Briggs, 117 N. Ash St; miscellaneous; $27,500

My end of the county is becoming one gigantic solar farm. This is a problem for many reasons.
The number one reason is that my garden is doing poorly -- to the extreme -- and I believe it is due to the solar farms.
I'm not one of those nutjobs that think the solar panels are capturing all the sunlight or more than their fair share.

Nothing is more evident than the desire of most all communities wanting more opportunities within the boundaries of their own town.
All towns, whether the population leans more to younger families or senior citizens, yearn for more activities and resources close to home.
Our newly revamped parks and rec department has proven this to be true for Nashville.

Dear Editor: To the Chairmen of the Edgecombe/Nash Boards of Commissioners and Education:
They say timing is everything and, on that point, I would have to agree. Just look at where you are in 2022 as opposed to where you were in 2016.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on December 18, 1979. F.B. Cooper Jr. (center) chairman of the Nash County Board of Commissioners, wields the scissors during the official opening of Nash Mount Carpets, Inc.