RED OAK - The City of Rocky Mount is looking to annex land near Shellcastle Road that is closer to Red Oak and Nashville than it is to the city, and is looking for both municipalities to give their permission.
The satellite annexation for two parcels, between them totaling about 177 acres, was on the agenda for the Oct. 13 Red Oak Town Council meeting.
An attached email from JoSeth Bocook, Director of Development Services for Rocky Mount, was dated Sept. 23;

SPRING HOPE - After public outcry over frequent flooding in the town, particularly in the areas of Walnut Court and Riley Way, town leaders have made the plunge to commission a watershed analysis of Little Turkey Creek.
Commissioners voted at the Oct. 6 meeting to hire the Wooten Company to do the study for about $30,000, a move which could drop or delay other planned projects off the town's calendar.

Nashville Firefighters visit Nashville Elementary to teach students about fire prevention. Contributed photo

MOMEYER - Now that the town of Momeyer is providing garbage and recycling pickup for residents who want it, council members have adopted a formal Town Waste Ordinance to put on the books.
The town contracted with GFL Industries in September for trash/recycling pickup for 109 residents after budgeting $26,500 in the FY 2025-2026 budget. The three-year service contract begins Nov. 1.

NASHVILLE - Nearly 50 students from Nashville Elementary School are receiving voluntary off-campus religious instruction from Lifewise Academy, with a planned expansion later this month to open up two more classes to accommodate 14 more. In addition, a Lifewise program for Red Oak Elementary is expected to launch in January.
Classes began off campus Oct. 6 at two locations: Rock Creek Baptist Church and at later at Nashville Methodist Church's bus garage.

NASHVILLE - Nashville's newest "watering hole" is tucked inside the Nashville Junction, where a long drink bar awaits with a variety of healthy juice and shake options. 'Nashville Nutrition' was the third business to open its doors inside the historic structure, but its owner-operator is looking to build more than a customer base; Brittney Price, owner, with employee Sarah Champion, both young moms, are looking to build a community.
The grand opening was held June 14th, with a formal ribbon-cutting with the Nashville Chamber held Oct.17.

Downtown Nashville will open for trick-or-treators Friday, Oct. 24 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. The family friendly event offers trick-or-treating with local businesses, town and county agencies. A costume contest for ages 12 and younger will be held at 6:30 p.m. and a drive-in movie "Hotel Transylvania" will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Nash County Courthouse parking lot.

NASHVILLE - The federal budget impasse, currently the third longest funding lapse in modern history, hit day 20 on Monday, Oct. 20, with its effects already banging at the door to several Nash County Departments.
Food stamp "SNAP" benefits under the county Department of Social Services (DSS), currently received by 16,765 Nash residents, are covered through October 2025 but after that, state and federal funding is uncertain.

Imagine former President Jimmy Carter teaching your Sunday School lesson each week in a small community church in Plains, Georgia. That's exactly what former President Carter did for nearly 40 years after returning home form the White House.
Andrew Greer, nationally known author, recording artist and documentary filmmaker, was led to Plains, GA, the well-known hometown of former Carter. Andrew literally became a part of the community as he directed a PBS documentary, "Plainspoken," a film spotlighting Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's work to bridge racial divisions in their hometown of Plains, Georgia.

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce honors RJ Snacks with the 2025 Business of the Season Fall Award. Owners Ramzi and Jamila Abukheit are pictured joined by family members and chamber board members.

I read the above verse the other day and thought about a Kellogg's Corn Flakes commercial I remembered seeing on television several years ago.
Three men are seated in a waiting room - each with a bushel basket - flooded with ears of corn. They were waiting to see the cornflake inspector. All were very proud of their harvest, at least until the first man went in to see the inspector.
Within seconds, the first man comes flying through the door with his bushel basket emptying itself as he slides across the waiting room floor.

This past weekend, an uncertain number of people participated in numerous "No Kings" rallies. These rallies were also described as protests against President Donald Trump and his administration. Regardless of how you feel about our current President, I believe we need to examine these protests on a deeper level. The "Lordship of Christ" is a foundational Christian doctrine that acknowledges Jesus not merely as a historical figure or wise teacher, but as the supreme, sovereign authority over all creation.

David Mirsch's hypothesis of a clandestine use of drugs to render Jesus comatose on the cross is an ad hoc claim. He offers no supporting data, and the assertion cannot be proven. Beyond that, all swoon theories should address the most critical question: Could He have survived? The evidence seems clear; there is no amount of liniment or spice or, as Brandht suggests, "nutriment from the tomb," that could heal his contusions, mainly the ankle bones of Jesus, in such a timeframe (if ever) to allow him to be seen upright and walking a mere few days after the crucifixion.

Red Oak Baptist Church welcomes new member, Jackson Barnes, to the church family!
The Women in Action meeting was held on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Red Oak Baptist Church. Denise Langley, Jo Ann Pierce, and Donna Best shared parts of the program. The October mission action was collection of backpacks for the Appalachian Christmas Outreach. The group donated 26 filled backpacks! They also worked on plans for upcoming events and projects. The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the church.

Josue Romero Martinez to Gabriela Romero Rosas; 5445 Stone Whitley Road, Middlesex
NVR, Inc. to Gerson Manuel Marroquin Miguel, Keyla Jacquelin Alberto-Benavides, Keyla Jaquelin Alberto Benavides; 8528 Butterly Drive, Bailey; $306,000
Jerry W. Packer to Donna H. Packer to Archie Stallings Jr. and Sheila Stallings; 2148-A Packer Road, Whitakers
D.R. Horton, Inc. to Taylor B. Riley and Billy Charles Capps III; Beaver Dam Crossing, Lot 6

Larceny Felony at 1357 Devan Ln, Nashville, on 10/04/25
DWI at 1606 Erkin Smith Rd, Nashville, on 10/01/25
MV Theft at 2947 Taylors Store Rd, Nashville, on 10/01/25
Possession of drug paraphernalia at 3132 W Hornes Church Rd, Bailey, on 9/30/25

I've always been a sucker for the state fair.
We didn't go regularly when I was growing up, so it was a treat when we did make it.
I was not a thrill rider or much of a game player, due to an aversion to heights and shallow pockets. Plus, I remember that time Andy had to straighten out the crook in the BB gun booth that tried to snooker Opie.

October rolled in quickly and is about to roll out even faster!
I was looking over the calendar attempting to prioritize all that has to be done between now and Thanksgiving and quite frankly almost experienced a panic attack when realizing just how fast the last couple of months have raced by - which means the next two months will be just as fast.
Since we seem to be in fast-forward motion, now is a good to time to start making your Christmas shopping list.

This photo is from the Nashville Graphic 1962 archives. A gentleman rides along side of his horse in the Harvest Festival Parade.

Castalia Fire Department will host its sixth annual Trick-or-Treat Halloween Spooktacular from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the firehouse.
In addition to lots of candy, participants at the fire department will include Castalia Church of God, NC Forestry, Nash County 911, Nash County EMS and Tar River Dive Team.
The event will include hay rides, bouncy house, movie night, door prizes and food trucks.

SPRING HOPE- A first-time ever "Harvest Hustle" Trunk or Treat event is planned for Oct 31st in Spring Hope. Area merchants, community groups and individuals who would like to participate are being invited, with the event planned from 5-8 p.m. at the Nash Street Shopping Center parking lot
Lori Harris, owner of MarZylos Cocktail Lounge and Grill and member of the Spring Hope Downtown Development Board (DDB) spoke about the event, which is sponsored by 'Ladies Who Launch.'