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Dear editor, When it comes to this presidential debate business, prospective voters fall into two camps.
In one camp, you have people who eagerly look forward to the debate, or debates, since there figures to be more than one. They might be undecided voters, these viewers, but probably not. They look forward with "baited breath" to the debate itself.

HOMECOMING PARADE -- This photo was found in The Nashville Graphic's November 3, 1966 archives. Pictured is an entry in the parade held for Nash Central School's Homecoming.

The Anchor Holds will hold its first ever Addiction Awareness Rally at Glover Park on Saturday, October 15.
The event was initially scheduled for October 8 but due to Hurricane Matthew, organizer Heather Moore decided to postpone the event.
The event is set to go on as planned this Saturday from 2 until 5 p.m., with the exception of one speaker, who was unable to attend the rescheduled event.
Michael DeLeon, the creator/owner of Steered Straight, was unable to attend this weekend's event, Moore said.

The Nash County Sheriff's is investigating a robbery at the L&L Gas Station at Sandy Cross on Saturday night.
According to the Sheriff's Office, a male subject entered the store around 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 8 with his face, hand and neck area covered with gloves, a scarf and jacket over his face. The man demanded money at gunpoint and was able to escape with an unknown amount of money. He fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.

INCIDENTS
An obtaining money/property by false pretense, uttering a forged instrument was reported on 10/3/16 at Woodforest National Bank, 1205 Eastern Avenue
Found property was reported on 10/6/16 at 112 Embassy Drive
A larceny after breaking and entering and breaking and entering a motor vehicle was reported on 10/9/16 at 214 Hurt Court

A misdemeanor possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 10/2/16 at 455 US 64 Eastbound
A call for service was reported on 10/2/16 at 4350 S Church Street
An assault on a female was reported on 10/2/16 at 11058 Rock Quarry Road
An assault on a female, communicating threats and injury to personal property was reported on 10/2/16 at 78874 McGregor Road

Pictured above, chamber member Jill Boone (far right) makes the formal presentation of funds for the HOPE Initiative to Stephanie Metzger, a HOPE volunteer, and Nashville Police Chief Tom Bashore.

Disaster survivors in Beaufort, Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Edgecombe, Hoke, Lenoir, Nash, Pitt, and Robeson Counties are encouraged to register for federal disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as they may be eligible for disaster assistant.
Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.

Schools in the Nash-Rocky Mount District were spared major damage from Hurricane Matthew but students were given several days off following the storm.
Patricia Hollingsworth, Chief Public Information Officer for the school system, said because of standing water and significant power outages, the school system made the decision to close on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. As of presstime, it was unclear if schools would remain closed the rest of the week.
"The safety of our students and staff is our top priority," Hollingsworth said.

In an effort to help provide relief from the devastation caused by hurricane Matthew, The Impact Center will operate an "Emergency Day Center" daily from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm beginning Tuesday, October 11, 2016. The Center will provide social service delivery, counseling, spiritual support, hot meals, showers, recreation and a place for rest for any individual or family who has been displaced by the storm. Individuals will also be provided free WIFI access, computer usage and telephone use to contact family members, employers, or conduct other needed business.

Three roads are severely damaged and will remain closed for some time.

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRMS) is preparing to launch a new electronic flier communication system.
"Peachjar" will allow parents to receive school-approved flyers on their phone or computer, NRMS Chief Public Information Officer Dr. Patricia Hollingsworth said.
Hollingsworth presented the system to board members last month. Board members approved "Peachjar" at their October 3 meeting. The system is anticipated to go live this week.

Nash Arts will hosts its 11th annual Nash County's Got Talent auditions on October 24 and 25 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Callback rehearsals are set for November 1 at 5:30 p.m. with the Finals set for November 3rd and 4th at 7 p.m.
The entry fee is $25 for an individual contestant and $50 for a group or band.
If selected for a callback, there is a $100 sponsorship fee required.

The Cherry Hill Concert Series welcomes pianist Raffi Besalyan on Sunday, October 16th at 3 p.m. A native of Armenia, Besalyan began his music studies at the Tchaikovsky Special Music School for Gifted Children. He received his Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the Yerevan Komitas State Conversatory. In addition, he studied at the Manhattan School of Music with legendary American pianist Byron Janis and with Sara Davis Buechner.

The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host the stage play, "Dracula." Based on the novel by Bram Stoker and directed by Brooke Edwards, artistic and managing director for the theater at the Imperial Centre, the public may catch a performance of "Dracula" Oct. 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. The final performance will be Oct. 16 at 2 p.m

Coopers High School Class of 1952 held its 64th high school reunion on October 1, 2016 at Macedonia Church Fellowship Hall. Food was catered by Mrs. Glennie Tyson. Members attending were (front row, left to right) Florine Vaughan Joyner, Marriana Baker Smith, Althena Stallings Perkerson, Marion Joyner Pridgen, Hilda Haddle Viverette. (Back row) Sam Tyson, Thurman Carpenter, Joyce Turner Bass, Rudolph (Toad) Winstead and Alton Viverette.

The Raleigh administrative office of the State Park Division, North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, has asked the park staff to conduct an equestrian use survey of the existing 10 mile bridle train network in Medoc Mountain State Park, located in the Hollister Community in Halifax County. The survey has been developed to identify the number of horseback riders and frequency of bridle trail use in the park. The results of the survey will be a factor in the administrative office's decision to allocate funds to expand improvements within that section of the park.

Pay It Forward Civitan Club installed new officers for the 2016-2017 year at their monthly meeting on September 12th at Ribeyes in Nashville. Pictured (left to right) are: Renee Habit, President-Elect, Deborah Hill, President, Stacey Knapp, Secretary, Rhonda Frazier, Director, Robin Sanders, Director, Alycia Taylor, Sergeant at Arms, and Mary Ann Tharrington, Chaplain.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office has in its possession several unclaimed items or found property to include ATVS, safes, bicycles, along with other items. The person that is inquiring about items must be able to provide a serial number, description, or any other information that proves the item belongs to them. A person has thirty days after this publication to make contact with Investigator Gardner or Investigator Hardy at 252-459-1559.

After adding on to their building three times over the past 30 plus years, Nash County Animal Hospital decided they needed something bigger.
The veterinarian office recently moved into a larger facility in Nashville and celebrated its move with Nashville's Chamber of Commerce hosting a ribbon cutting.
Nash County Animal Hospital came to Nashville in the mid 1980s, said Steve Thomas, President and CEO of Vets Pets, which owns Nash County Animal Hospital.

Wags East Pet Resort and Spa, also owned by Vets Pets, celebrates its new location at 928 Eastern Avenue in Nashville. Pictured on the front row, left to right, are: Nashville Town Councilman Larry Taylor, Nashville Chamber of Commerce President Dylan Bunch, Nashville Mayor Pro-tem Louise Hinton, Wags East Kennel Tech Nicole Stanley, owner and founder of Vets Pets, Dr. Frank Batten, President and CEO of Vets Pets, Steve Thomas, and Nash County Animal Hospital veterinarian Dr. Pam Childress. They are surrounded by chamber members, Town of Nashville and Nash County representatives.

Two funeral homes teamed up to show their appreciation for local law enforcement and first responders.
Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations in Nashville, with help from Joyner's Funeral Home in Wilson, served lunch to hundreds of law enforcement officers, fire fighters and other first responders last month as part of an appreciation event.

Rain did not stop runners from participating in the third annual Fruit of the Spirit 5K run in Red Oak on Saturday.
Just over 60 runners participated in the event, which is sponsored by Red Oak United Methodist Church.
"The race continues to be a success even in the rain," said David Joyner, the pastor at Red Oak United Methodist Church. "We had runners come from as far away as Virginia Beach."

Flooding has put a stress on animal services. Shelters need to be a safe place for misplaced pets. We may be mistaken, but we were told there were no plans in place to accommodate people's pets, to hold them until they could be reclaimed, without waiting until the Shelter was open their normal operating hours. Of course, the community is coming forward, individuals and groups trying to help. Such as that amazing rescue of the dog that ended up clinging to a tree that was saved by the Coast Guard!

Nashville United Methodist Church has started its very own pumpkin patch as a mission project for youth.
Though Hurricane Matthew delayed the kick-off for the pumpkin patch, events kicked off on Monday instead.
Robin Miller, who serves on the committee that started the pumpkin patch, said the idea was that of a church member who felt led to do it.
After years of putting off the idea, the church came together and decided that this year was the year to put the idea to test.