Some of Nash County's businesses may have to wait another month before possibly being able to sell alcohol before noon on Sundays.
Senate Bill 155, also known as the "Brunch Bill" was signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper in June of 2017.
The bill allows places such as retail outlets and restaurants to start selling alcohol at 10 a.m. on Sundays, instead of noon.

The Town of Nashville has hired a familiar face to fill its newly created position of an assistant fire chief.
Town officials announced this week Jason Edwards has been hired as its first-ever, career-level Assistant Fire Chief. He will begin his duties on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

A name board is placed at Stonewall Manor to pay homage to those who were enslaved at the former plantation home in Rocky Mount. The project was researched and carried out by Nash Central High School students.

A local high school history teacher and his students completed a project which showcases the names of enslaved people at a former plantation home in Rocky Mount.
Nash Central High School History teacher Renny Taylor said he along with his junior AP history class did a research project on the antebellum period, which was the time between the formation of the U.S. government and the outbreak of the American Civil War.

The Town of Nashville announced just before The Nashville Graphic's press time that Nashville's Chief of Police, Anthony Puckett, will retire effective August 1, 2022.
The press release states upon the official retirement the town is promoting Nashville Police Captain J.T. Winstead as Nashville's new police chief.
The press release states, "Puckett has served in municipal law enforcement for almost 30 years where he has worked his way through the ranks of several agencies, including the Nash County Sheriff's Office,

Patricia Thorne (left), secretary of Spaulding Resource Center Board of Directors and John Perry, president of Spaulding Resource Center Board of Directors review some of the future plans for the center.

A historic Spring Hope resource center has returned to its original location and recently reopened a portion of its campus to the community.
Spaulding Resource Center, located on 600 South Pine Street, was once a school where all black students attended during the segregation period. It taught students in the first through 12th grade.

Nash County Public Schools is making two big transportation related changes this upcoming school year.
All parents who need bus transportation, must opt-in with an online form. Those who do not have access to an electronic device can call their school for assistance with submitting the form. The transportation request must be completed as soon as possible.

Children receive an inside look of what it is like being a Nashville police officer and firefighter through the Youth Police & Fire Camp. The town of Nashville Parks and Recreation in collaboration with the Nashville Police and Fire departments is hosting the camp on July 19 to 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pictured, children tour Nash County's 911 center and learning about the process of handling emergency calls.

A day of community fun with law enforcement is coming to Nash County.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office will be holding its annual Back to School Bash on August 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the sheriff's office parking lot.
Major Miste Strickland of the Nash County Sheriff's Office, who organizes the event, said the day will be chock full of enjoyment and opportunities for people to familiarize themselves with law enforcement in the county.

Pictured, left to right, are: Abbie Mullens, family services program manager at Down East Patnership for Children, Debra Boudreau, playgroup coordinator at Down East Patnership for Children, Laura Williams, pastor at St. Marys Church of Christ in Bailey, Judy Stanley and John Perry, president of Spaulding Resource Center Board of Directors were all in attendance of an open house held in celebration of the reopening of Spaulding Resource Center.

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Three brothers have been charged in a Rocky Mount shooting that left two men wounded last Wednesday.
Cpl. Ricky Jackson, Rocky Mount Police Department public information officer, said officers received a call from the city's 911 call center around 1:10 p.m. on July 13 regarding individuals shooting into an occupied vehicle near L & L Food Stores on Hunter Hill Road.

A Wilson man was arrested in connection with a fire that damaged a restaurant in Bailey.
Bailey Police Chief Cathy Callahan said Tracy's Café was intentionally set on flames after 11 p.m. on July 8.
She said video surveillance was reviewed which linked Moses Speight, 44, to the arson.

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Two men were arrested last Friday after deputies said they attempted to discard stolen guns following a high-speed chase.
Maj. Eddie Moore of the Nash County Sheriff's Office said a routine saturation patrol was conducted July 15 in the afternoon on US 264 bypass near the 30-mile marker close to Bailey.

A Middlesex man was arrested last Saturday after deputies said he assaulted his girlfriend.
Maj. Eddie Moore of the Nash County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a residence located at 4101 Hopkins Rd., Middlesex around 3:24 p.m. July 16 for a domestic disturbance.

Possession of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of schedule VI controlled substance-felony, possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, possession of schedule I controlled substance-felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia (not marijuana) reported at 12284 Anderson Rd, Spring Hope on 07/11/22
Damage to personal property, trespass-second degree, and breaking and entering misdemeanor reported at 12352 Oak Ave, Bailey on 07/12/22

Trespass-second degree, larceny after breaking and entering, breaking and entering felony, and damage to property reported at 1100 Birchwood Dr, Nashville on 07/11/22
Improper brake light, expired registration card/tag, driving while license revoked not impaired revocation, and felony possession of marijuana reported at 1185 Eastern Ave, Nashville on 07/15/22

"My parents were just 20 years old when they moved here from Mexico," Brandon Lopez-Guzman said. "I saw the sacrifices they made for my brother and me. Although they shielded us from many realities, it was not easy for them to leave their careers in Mexico to come here for a better life."
A first-generation American, Lopez-Guzman grew up in Bunn. "We weren't well off. It was tough trying to navigate the language barrier as our family spoke English and Spanish in the same household.

LOVE & COMPASSION vs HATE & DISGUST
"I hate people." and "People suck." We hear it all the time. Because of owner surrenders or people not taking care of their pets. We even see statements like "The owners should be euthanized." Where is the kindness and love we give to pets? Could it be that the people need saving as much as the pets? Where is the empathy?

Jesus tells the story of a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus. He contrasts the lives of these two men and the differences could not be more striking.
'Father Abraham!' he called out, 'Have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this flame!' Son, Abraham said, '"Remember that during your life you received your good things, just as Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here, while you are in agony."

Runbellejoy Q. Rea Spruill, Runbellejoy Q. Rea and Donald Darvey Spruill to Iris Crystal Radilla Sotello; Eagle Ridge, Lot 52; $60,000
Patricia B. Sarmiento and Richard Sarmiento to POP Homes - RDU, LLC; Section 1, Northgreen Village Part 7, Lot 223; $15,000
William G. Griffin Jr. and Amanda L. Griffin to Cody Atkinson and Nell Atkinson; 7.47 acres; $550,000

The start of this year's competitive grants program of the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment has begun. The deadline to apply is noon, July 29.
This program is the fifth annual competitive cycle from the endowment, which supports nonprofit organizations focusing on education, health, and human services in 41 eastern North Carolina counties including Nash County.

Building Permit Commercial
SBA Communications, 9086 NC 48; addition; $24,000
Caroline Copeland, 5095 Dortches Blvd; sign; $17,615

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

I enjoy the TV commercials from Progressive Insurance where a counselor tries to help people from turning into their parents.
I've certainly been talking about how impatient people have gotten on the highway. It's true I've been accused of driving like an old man by some people close to me, but we have to have the context that: 1) One of them drives like an insane person 2) One of them has been questioned about the unusual wear pattern on their tires because of rapid speeds 3) One drives in a big city.

Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society - especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy.
Google and Facebook have a duopoly of the distribution of digital news content, which drives people to their platforms where they make money.

Dear Editor: In response to Jo Anne Cooper's editorial published June 30, 2022 "Are myths and stigma keeping a food pantry out of Momeyer?"
I have been a resident of the town of Momeyer for 17 years. I attended the zoning meeting in June. I agree with the vote to keep Bass Brothers a commercial property. Application was for a food bank and thrift store.

Dear Editor: A recent Soapbox column written around the time of Independence Day suggested that a lack of patriotism (love of country) was responsible for many of our problems.
It's that, but it's more subtle than that. I see it as a lack of appreciation for the uniqueness that is America.

This photo originally appeared in The Nashville Graphic on May 28, 1970. FFA awards were presented at the Southern Nash annual Father-Son Banquet.

Nash County's Landon Locke rips a single for the All-Stars during Monday's victory over Louisburg at the Tar Heel District 5 Coach-Pitch Baseball Tournament at Carver Elementary School in Wendell.

WENDELL - Nash County's strong defense kept the club in the game -- and the offense erupted late to help the All-Stars secure a comeback first-round victory over Louisburg at the annual Tar Heel District 5 Coach-Pitch Tournament.
The All-Stars mustered just one run over the first four frames, but their defense was exceptional to that point in keeping Louisburg's scoring to a minimum.

NASH COUNTY -- Just a few weeks remain in the Nash-Halifax Swim League schedule, and the conference is gearing up for a potential fantastic finish.
The N-HSL took last week off due to the holiday, but will swing back into action today when the Roanoke Valley Rockfish travel to Nashville to tangle with the Nash Rec Sharks. First event is slated for 5 p.m.

RED OAK -- Each year, the Northern Nash Fighting Knights have featured an upward progression during Andrew Farriss' tenure as the school's head football coach.
Which makes it easy to wonder what the Fighting Knights are capable of during the 2022 campaign.
Northern Nash enjoyed its best gridiron season in 20 years last fall as the Fighting Knights won the Big East Conference championship en route to reaching the third round of the Class 3-A State Playoffs.

KANNAPOLIS -- Hedbert Perez and Oswal Leones had consecutive run-scoring hits in the seventh, and Alexander Cornielle turned his first career quality start while pitching through six scoreless innings, but the homestanding Kannapolis Cannon Ballers scored five runs in the eighth while defeating the Carolina Mudcats for the fifth straight game 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Atrium Health Ballpark.

EAGLES
13-15 CO-ED REGULAR SEASON AND TOURNAMENT CHAMPS

Louisburg's Nate Thompson (left) records a force at second base as Nash County's Chase Wright bears down on the bag during Monday's action at the Tar Heel District 5 Baseball Tournament, which is being held at Carver Elementary School in Wendell.

Nash County All-Stars coach assists a player with his batting stance during Monday's victory over Louisburg at the Tar Heel District 5 Coach-Pitch Tournament.

NASH COUNTY ALL-STAR CHASE WRIGHT

NASH CO. CATCHER BRYSON DAVIS

Gospel musician, independent recording artist, and school administrator, Tevis Harris, along with his recording group faVor, will debut their upcoming new singles "Dear Jesus" and "It Will Work Out" live in concert entitled "Keep Winning Live 2.0" featuring gospel renowned artists Vincent Bohanan, Kim Person, Pastor Luther Barnes, and the brand new 252 Community Choir in Rocky Mount, on August 5, 2022 at 7 p.m. at Truth Tabernacle Ministries Church, 704 Arlington St., Rocky Mount.