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Behind every great teacher is a support system that provides encouragement.
For Renny Taylor, a teacher at Nash Central High School, that is definitely the case.
Taylor was named the 2016-2017 Nash-Rocky Mount Schools Teacher of the Year on Tuesday night at a special banquet held at Rose Hill. Taylor was quick to give credit to his wife, Leslie Taylor, for being the example he strives to follow. Leslie is also a teacher and was the Teacher of the Year for Nashville Elementary School.

Nash County EMS has officially opened its new station in Nashville but Momeyer residents can expect to see the same service as before.
Momeyer Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Whitford said there has been some confusion since the Nashville station opened up. Whitford said some in the community are worried the Momeyer station is closing or has closed but that's not the case.
Though the Nash County ambulances were moved to Nashville, Whitford said there is still an ambulance stationed at the Momeyer station.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a man who went missing over 13 years ago in Middlesex.
Travis Lamont Lynch was last seen on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2003 around 1 a.m. in the Middlesex area. He was driving a white 1992 Pontiac Grand Am with the NC registration RZS-4814.
Lynch reportedly had left his girlfriend's house that night on Claude Lewis Road and never returned home.

There will be various street closures in Spring Hope as the town prepares for its upcoming 45th Annual National Pumpkin Festival September 30 - October 1.
The festival will feature food and music as well as activities including arts and crafts and a parade.
According to Kim, part of McLean Street, Hopkins Street, Walnut Street, Nash Street and Branch Street will be closed for the festival.
Regarding the closures, Kim said, "Part of it is for the parade, but part of it is for the actual festival downtown as well, too."

Oretha Parker celebrated her 100th birthday several times this weekend with family and friends.
On Friday, September 9, Parker's actual birthday, family members surprised Parker with a cake at Autumn Care.
On Sunday, a larger party was held for family and friends at Kingdom International Church - Taylor's Chapel Church in the Sandy Cross Community.
Parker said she was excited to be celebrating her 100th birthday though she added that she didn't feel different at all.

The State Board of Elections has approved the Nash County Board of Elections Majority Plan for the 2016 General Election, John Kearney, Nash County Director of Elections reported recently.
The Majority Plan was approved 4-1 by the state board on September 8 and allows for early voting at the Nash County Ag Center in Nashville during the first five weekdays of the early voting period. The early voting period will begin on October 20.

SAY-NO-TO-CORN-COBS!
Never feed your dog corn cobs or allow them to chew on corn cobs. Small pieces of corn cob can build up in the intestines causing an obstruction. If you think that your dog may have eaten a corn cob, it is best to take them to the vet to get checked out.

Though raising money was the main purpose of Nashville Elementary School's first ever 5K race, the events of September 11, 2001 were not far from everyone's minds.
The theme of the race was Hometown Heroes and Scott Parker, U.S. Marshal, said his heroes were all the law enforcement officers, public safety workers and military personnel who gave their lives.

LET'S DO THIS! -- Runners take off from the starting line at the first annual Hometown Heroes 5K race, held on Saturday, September 10 at Nashville Elementary School.

SCHOOL STORE -- Shakera Horne and Shatwiya Horne pose for a photo with one of the Zaxby's mascots while manning the Exceptional Cardinals School Store.

It didn't blow over, that's for sure.
Once again, thanks to a hysteria-driven national media, a tradition no one gives much thought to has become a thing.
San Francisco quarterback Colin Kapernick, who a couple of years ago got on a hot streak and came off the bench to lead his team to the Super Bowl (and lost), has caused quite a stir. After that flash of brilliance fizzled, he found himself on the bench.

Last Thursday was a bittersweet day for family and friends of Trooper Gene DeMuth. The bridge over Red Oak Road was renamed after him.
DeMuth was killed in the line of duty four years ago right here in Nash County on Highway 64.
I remember the day well.
It was the day of the Sneak Lewis 5K run in Middlesex. Lewis is another law enforcement officer whose life was taken in the line of duty.

Dear Editor, Moving finished products to the end user is a major issue for people in the business community. Doing it quickly and efficiently helps businesses and consumers, makes more satisfied customers and improves the bottom lines for business owners.
In its simplest terms, that's why winning the CSX Intermodal terminal is such a big deal for Edgecombe and all surrounding counties.

TOBACCO MARKET -- This photo of the 1966 Miss Rocky Mount visiting the tobacco market was found in The Graphic's 1966 archives.

INCIDENTS
An assault on a female was reported on 9/6/16 at 125 W Church Street
An embezzlement was reported on 9/7/16 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue, Nashville
A larceny was reported on 9/9/16 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue

An assault on a female was reported on 9/4/16 at 1072 Ada Taylor Road
A larceny was reported on 9/5/16 at 1685 Abernathy Lane
A breaking and entering a motor vehicle and felony larceny was reported on 9/5/16 at 851 Green Road
A discharging a weapon into occupied property and damage to property was reported on 9/5/16 at 2800 S Halifax Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from September 5 through 9.

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

Stop the NC Pipeline, along with Clean Water for North Carolina, are hosting a People's Hearing on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline next Thursday, September 22.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Community Building and is open to the public.
Anyone is welcome to attend and speak for or against the pipeline.
Several speakers will be attendance providing facts on the pipeline.

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

On Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 2 to 5 p.m., dogs and their owners are invited to a one-of-a-kind event. It's the first ever Splash Bark at Sunset Spray Park. Fur family members and their human companions will be able to take a trip on the train, ride around in circles on the carousel, and even wade through the waters at the spray park.
The city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation department is building on the success of Paws in the Park and the opening of Best Friend's Dog Park with Splash Bark, and it promises to be an afternoon of fun for dogs and owners alike.

Thursday, September 8 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Rocky Mount Moose Lodge, 521 Country Club, Rocky Mount
Thursday, September 15 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Nash GOP headquarters, 3607 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount
Monday, September 19 from 3:15 until 7 p.m. at Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 E Washington Street, Nashville
Thursday, September 22 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount

Megan Amber Dawn Webb and Joseph Daniel Coggin were united in marriage on July 16 at 9 a.m. in a private ceremony at their home in Castalia.
The wedding was directed by Cindy House and officiated by Janie House, both cousins of the groom.
The bride is the daughter of Bobby Edward Webb. She is the granddaughter of the late Dale Boykin Webb and the late Bobby Kay Webb.
The groom is the son of the late Gerald Carlett Coggin and the late Jackie Sykes Coggin.

The 35th annual Distinguished Young Women of Rocky Mount Program will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 7 p.m., at The Dunn Center for The Performing Arts at North Carolina Wesleyan College 3400 Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount. Tickets are can be purchased in advance from a participant for $15 or at the door for $20.
Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, Distinguished Young Women is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls.

Congratulations to Hope Lee who was baptized on Sunday, September 11 at Red Oak Baptist Church!
Everyone enjoyed the homemade ice cream, desserts, fellowship, and worship through music during the ice cream social at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, September 11. There were lots of freezers filled with delicious ice cream and many sweet desserts. Special music was provided by various musicians led by Paul Davis.