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Pictured above, Misty Elaine Griffin, at left, became a new member of Bethel Heroes 636 Chapter, UDC, at a recent Chapter meeting.

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline Community Investment Program recently awarded a $8,000 grant to the Nash County 4-H for science programming kits and to help send youngsters to a 4-H residential camp and other district and state leadership activities and events.
"We at the Nash County Cooperative Extension are grateful to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline for its investment in our 4-H Youth Development Program, whose main focus is teaching life-skill development while preparing youth to be productive leaders and contributing citizens," said Sandy Hall, Nash County Cooperative Extension Director.

Nashville Planning Director Brian Hassell (standing) spoke at the most recent Nashville Business and Professional Women's meeting, which was held at the Nashville Diner. Hassell spoke about the different projects going on around town. Pictured (L-R) are members Brenda Foster, Shirley House, Hassell and President Barbara Tyre.

Nash County Commissioner Mary P Wells was recognized by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for meeting the requirements for the Master level in the Local Elected Leaders Academy. A Master has completed a minimum of 66 credits (18 orientation credits + 30 focused in-depth credits + 18 elective credits) of continuing education since becoming a county commissioner.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the final semester of the 2015-2016 School Year.
The following students at Williford Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nashville's offense came to life thanks to a sterling performance from Jimmandre Hilliard, but it wouldn't be enough to overtake a loaded Nash County Firebirds squad last Saturday.
Instead, the Firebirds piled up an early advantage and went on to defeat Nashville by a 41-20 margin in an Eastern North Carolina Football League rivalry showdown at The Hornets Nest at Glover Park in Nashville.

RED OAK -- When Northern Nash High School had a coaching vacancy for its boys tennis program two years ago, NN Athletic Director Patricia Haggerty turned to an unlikely candidate -- English teacher Lisa Weaver.
"At first I was like 'Are you kidding me?', Weaver said. "But they needed a coach, and they couldn't play if they didn't have a coach.''
Haggerty's hunch proved to be a shrewd one as Weaver is in the process of building up the Knights' and Lady Knights' court programs.

GREENSBORO: Northern Nash High School cross country coach wasn't exactly thrilled with how his club performed during the annual Knights Invitational two weeks ago at the NNHS home course at Red Oak Middle School.
But the Knights made up for that rare subpar performance by rolling last Saturday at the annual Greensboro Invitational at Hagan Stone Park.
Taking on some high-level competition, the Fighting Knights took first place in the Boys Invitational Division with 73 points.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishop men's soccer team opened USA South Conference play last weekend, picking up a pair of league wins over Covenant College and Averett University at Scalf Field on the NCWC campus.
Versus Covenant last Friday, Wesleyan took a 1-0 lead into the half thanks to an A.J. Wadda goal at the 38:14 mark. Wadda took a through ball from senior Drew Wiltse and shot it left of Scot keeper Jonathan Crossman.

ELM CITY -- Listed are the September 17 results from action at County Line Raceway:

ROCKY MOUNT -- The weather cooperate last week as the Big East Conference girls golf campaign took a week off due to rain.
But optimal weather welcomed golfers for the resumption of the schedule on Monday afternoon at Northgreen Country Club.
Temperatures were lower than in recent weeks as action heated up in the competitive league standings.
Wilson Hunt continued its season-long dominance of the conference by compiling 289 strokes to easily finish in the top position.

Nash Central High School's Sharquez Tillery (left) scored a touchdown on this long run during last Friday night's road football contest against the Bunn Wildcats.

Among the competitors from Monday's Big East Conference golf match at Northgreen CC were (above) Rocky Mount's Grace Strickland.

ROCKY MOUNT -- After a tough opening loss to Edwards Middle, the Red Oak Tigers bounced back last Thursday with an impressive decision over Tri-County Conference football opponent Rocky Mount.
The Tigers collected a pair of touchdowns in the opening half of action and never looked back en route to recording a strong 12-0 decision over RM at the Red Oak Football Field.

A Red Oak running back tries to tighten up his grip on the football while racing around right end during last Thursday's home football decision against foe Rocky Mount.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Fall Youth Soccer Season: