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Nash County 4-H celebrated its latest Hall of Fame inductees at the Green Promise Banquet on Saturday night.
Bobby Joe Fisher, along with Faye and Eddie Dozier were all inducted into Nash County's 4-H Hall of Fame as well as the North Carolina 4-H Hall of Fame.
Fisher is a graduate of North Carolina State University. He was named a Nash County Young Farmer of the Year in 1969. Fisher was employed with the Tobacco Warehouse in Rocky Mount and also owned and operated Fisher Farms in the Red Oak community.

Pam Ballew of Littleton, has been named Vice President of Advancement and Foundation Executive Director at Nash Community College.
"Pam brings considerable experience to the position. Her energy and leadership skills will be an asset as the Foundation enters the next chapter in its proud history of providing students with the access to higher education," NCC President Dr. Bill Carver said. "Pam has worked in education and healthcare, including a similar role at another community college. She is known for her non-profit leadership and experience working with diverse constituencies including boards, corporate leaders, education and medical professionals, and volunteers."

Most of us who were born well before the year 1984 remember reading, or trying to read, author George Orwell's novel, 1984. I remember reading it in 1984, and wondering if the book would become less popular as time went on, since the predictions would be outdated.
The book was written in 1949, and must have seemed to be full of crazy notions, along the lines of science fiction.
The novel was difficult to read then, and the movie was just as difficult to watch.

Editor's note:
The following is an essay written by Northern Nash High School Senior Summer Ricks.

The decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (4th Circuit Court of Appeals) on North Carolina's new election law has brought about much discussion about its implications. What I have not seen is a discussion on what the decision says about the voters of North Carolina.
Many implications about North Carolina voters are indicated by the decision and those who support that decision.

COTTON -- This photo was originally published in The Nashville Graphic on September 29, 1966. Roger Bartholomew (left) gins the first crop of cotton reported in the county as Lee King, owner of the cotton, looks on.

INCIDENTS
A driving while impaired was reported on 9/20/16 at E Washington and Church Streets
A driving while impaired was reported on 9/20/16 at L&L #14, 479 W Washington Street
A larceny by bypass of an anti-theft was reported on 9/20/16 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue

A simple assault was reported on 9/18/16 at 1224 Bloomery Road
Found property was reported on 9/18/16 at 3225 Rackley Road
A misdemeanor larceny was reported on 9/18/16 at 4824 Davis Road
A criminal damage to property was reported on 9/18/16 at 2343 Oak Level Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from September 19 through 23.

Officers with the Spring Hope Police Department helped capture four juveniles who escaped last week from the Edgecombe Youth Development Center.
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice reported that Dakota Y. of Guilford County, Joshua G. of Wake County, Justin M. of Carteret Count, and Juan M. of New Hanover County were at large following an escape last Wednesday night.
The juveniles ran from the Edgecombe Youth Development Center, located at 78 Positive Way in Rocky Mount, following an assault on a staff member.

The Rocky Mount Police Department continues to investigate a kidnapping and stolen motor vehicle that occurred on Monday night and resulted in an Amber Alert being issued.
The Amber Alert was issued for two-year-old N'eveah A'mirah Richardson.
According to Rocky Mount Police, the owner of a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor was briefly parked in the driveway of a home on Nashville Road in Rocky Mount just before midnight on Monday night.

The first ever Special Needs Children's Carnival was held on Saturday at Red Oak United Methodist Church. The event was hosted by Jacob's Friends, a ministry of the church that provides social interactions and activities to children and young adults with special needs. Jacob's Friends was formed last year by Bonnie Smith and is named after her son, Jacob. Pictured above, Jalyn Battle dances with the Chik-fil-A cow Saturday at the event. Christian band, Grafted, provided entertainment during the event.

The Nashville Lions Club held its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 10 at the Highway 55 diner. Members served guests pancakes and sausage or bacon. Pictured above, Lion Charles Foreman wipes down a table after a customer enjoys breakfast at the Lions Club fundraiser breakfast.

The Nash County Senior Center hosted a Veterans Health Expo on Friday, September 9 at the Nashville center. The event assisted veterans and their families with issues regarding service and benefits. Pictured above, Fran Lee (at left), a volunteer with the United Way, talks with veteran E.J. Lucas.

The Down East Partnership for Children (DEPC) recently announced a $25,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support its Play to Learn Project, a program designed to use fun activities like puppet shows to help children learn. The PNC Foundation provided the funding in support of Grow Up Great, its bilingual program in early childhood education.
Why is the 'Play to Learn" project so important?

Drivers who want to renew their North Carolina license will no longer be required to retake a test on the identification of road signs. This policy is part of Governor Pat McCrory's "Driving Change" initiative to increase efficiency and improve customer service at driver license offices.
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will continue to require sign and symbol testing as part of the issuance of an initial North Carolina driver license. Vision testing will be conducted only as part of a required in-person, in-office license renewal.

A Stone setting dedication was held September 17, 2016, at Mill Branch Cemetery in Sharpsburg for Duncan Bushrod Braswell. Braswell was a Confederate veteran who signed up for service in 1861 in Co. I, 7th Regiment Confederate Calvary as a Partisan Ranger. He was later transferred to Co. B, 16th Battalion N.C. Calvary and was captured July 11, 1864 at Hamilton, N.C. and confined to Point Lookout, MD until being released June 21, 1865. He received a Confederate pension in the early 1900s due to health issues that limited his ability to walk which stemmed from being frostbitten during the war.

Ted E. Whitehurst was recently named President and Chief Executive Officer of Providence Bank. The appointment was announced by Richard C. Anderson, Chairman of Providence Bank.
Following the retirement of former President and CEO John A. Barker, the board of directors felt that Ted was the obvious choice to lead the bank. "He received a unanimous vote from the board," said Anderson.

Christopher Jenkins was recently awarded the first annual Dr. Walter "Bo" Parrish Memorial Scholarship. Chris received $1,000 towards his college degree. Chris is a former scout from Boy Scout Troop 7 located at First Presbyterian Church in Rocky Mount. Chris earned his Eagle Scout rank during his tenure as the troop's Senior Patrol Leader his senior year of high school.
Chris is currently attending Tennessee State University located in Nashville, Tennessee.

I think a hero is someone who will put our lives before their life. A hero is someone who is willing to do anything for others. A hero is generous and kind in so many ways. Some people don't see that in a person, but I do because I happen to be related to my hero. He is my grandfather.

Mike Moss (2nd from left) from the WRAL weather team spoke to the Kiwanis Club about his life growing up in the Benvenue community, attending Northern Nash High School and his career as meteorologist. With Moss is Ben Moore, Kiwanis board chair, Moss, Jane Johnson, Kiwanis division 15 Lt. Governor and Ginny Mohrbutter, board vice chair.

One baby died and one baby is sick (there is hope) and three are being bottle fed and one is learning to eat hard food. This is what happens when you don't spay and neuter your pets. There are babies that come into the world that nobody wants and they end up at the Animal Control Shelter. Our group tries to save them, to prepare them for adoption or rescue. Sometimes we don't succeed

Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met on Thursday, September 22. They enjoyed a spaghetti dinner and program that followed. Women in Action is one of several Women on Mission groups at Red Oak Baptist Church.
Congratulations to Chris May who was ordained as a Deacon at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, September 25!
Red Oak Baptist Church collected over 90 pounds of Christmas in August items for missionary David Parsons who ministers in Winston-Salem.

Hundreds of years ago in Germany, settled a group of Moravian believers, looking for a new home on a beautiful hillside in the eastern corner of Germany. Just north of the Czech Republic border, the land belonged to Count Zinzendorf, a fellow believer in Jesus.
He gave this land to the Moravian refugees in the 1720's who were looking for a place to live out their faith. They called the community, Herrnhut, meaning "watch of the Lord." As years went by, people did what people do when they've been together too long - they fight.

Homecoming! Returning to the place of your childhood and youth; Remembering those who taught you and nurtured you in your faith; A time of sharing these memories with old friends and making new friends. This is Homecoming!
On Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship and Homecoming. Many people traveled distances to share in this event. They were celebrating 207 years of being a constituted church in the area.