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NASHVILLE - The annual State of the County address, delivered via video March 10 at the Nash County commissioners' meeting, focused on public safety, education, health services, capital projects and economic development.
Narrated by Wayne Outlaw, board chairman, and produced by the Communications Department, the video featured multiple action photographs that matched information from what Outlaw said were "the key areas that saw substantial change in 2024."

NASHVILLE - Nash County bus drivers, citing communication and safety concerns, are asking for a pay raise of $3 per hour for all drivers and monitors. Steven Ellis, Superintendent, has promised to address those concerns, with a presentation to follow at the board's next set of committee meetings.
Five bus drivers, each wearing NCAE (North Carolina Association of Educators) T-shirts, spoke during the public input session of the March 3 Nash County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, backed by a large group of other drivers and transportation workers.

We recently learned of the passing of one of our generations great actors, Gene Hackman. He appeared in so many memorable movies - "The French Connection", "Superman", and "Hoosiers." One of the movies in which he had a stellar performance was "The Poseidon Adventure."
The movie was about a luxury cruise liner named the S.S. Poseidon. The ship capsized from a tidal wave on New Year's Eve. When the dust settled, a handful of survivors - led by Hackman (a liberal, self-determined preacher) - decided to work their way to the hull of the ship.

We must worship God exclusively, correctly, reverently, and regularly. If you are not careful, life will crowd God out. But redeemed people must never forget to make proper time for the God who created us, sustains us, and redeemed us. Ray Pritchard said: We give 1 day in 7 to God because 7 out of 7 belong to him!!!
As we continue from last week and think about our time with God, let's turn back to Exodus 20. Verse 9 commands, "Six days you shall labor, and do all your work." Many people view success as getting to the place where you do not have to work anymore. But that view of life reflects our sinful nature, not God's holy wisdom.

Oak Level Ruritan Club recognized members for outstanding years of service. Pictured above (left to right) Robbie Causeway, District Governor; Ann Kirkman (15 years.); Donald Bridges (5 years); Carolyn Bridges (10 years); Rodger Bowen (34 years); Dwight Harper (50 years); Ravin Carpenter (15 years); Sophia Bridges (10 years). Not pictured, Lee Hines (30 years).

Damage to personal property at 105 Drake St., Nashville on 3/5/25
Restraining order violation; possession marijuana less than 1/2 ounce at 1101 Brake St., Nashville on 3/3/25
Driving while license revoked (impaired revoked); fail maintain lane control; DWI at mile marker 459 US 64 W., Nashville on 3/2/25
Firearm by felon; possession stolen firearm; possession marijuana less than 1/2 ounce at mile marker 459 US 64 E., Nashville on 3/7/25

Obtain property by false pretense at 1058 Thompson Chapel Rd., Wilson on 02/21/25
Larceny of a firearm at 12408 White House Rd., Zebulon on 02/17/25
Damage to personal property at 13023 Sandling Ct., Zebulon on 02/16/25
Damage to real property; larceny after breaking and entering; felony breaking and/or entering; possession schedule I controlled substance - felony at 1322 Bowden Rd., Spring Hope on 02/19/25

Cub Scout Pack 5, out of Rocky Mount, hosted its Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 25 at First United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount. The Pinewood Derby is a much-anticipated scouting event where scouts come together to race cars they transformed into their own creations. Pack 5 meets at First United Methodist Church on Mondays from 6 until 7 p.m.

Ernesto L. Monfiel, Ernesto Linares Monfiel, Aida Cuestas and Aida Lisseth Cuestas Mejia to Ninfa Doris Reyes Salinas; 13135 Eagle Ridge Drive, Zebulon; $32,000
Steven D. Espelien, Cynthia J. Espelien, Julie G. Nygren, Thomas L. Espelien and Steven D. Espelien to Bradford S. Grubbs and Rachel Lee Rivers; 13.52 acres
Fellowship of Praise Church of God, Inc to Bob W. Nichols and Margie J. Nichols; .010 acres in Stony Creek Township
Jane E. Berry, Thomas Harrison Berry, Henry Benjamin Roberson Jr. and Valerie Winslow Roberson to Janice Davis Roberson; 1013 Avondale Avenue, Rocky Mount

New construction; 6653 NC 48, Battleboro; $25,000
New single family dwelling; 12895 Old Raleigh Wilson Rd., Middlesex; $565,000
Detached accessory; 5583 Deans Rd., Battleboro; $7,615
Renovation/alteration; 7827 Briar Creek Rd., Rocky Mount; $8,000

Walter Walrus, Kameron Anderson; Zig Zag Zebra, Gianna Donovan; and Annie Apple, Josephine Carpenter sang the Letterland song as they paraded through Nashville Elementary School's halls.