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Nash Community College proudly reinstated its chapter of the Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society this semester and hosted a formal induction ceremony celebrating 44 new student members for their academic excellence, commitment to service, and demonstration of strong character.
This milestone event, held on campus, marked the revitalization of the honor society, which had gone inactive in recent years. Under the guidance of NCC Biology Instructor and Chapter Advisor, Anna Ward, the ceremony celebrated student achievement and leadership.

Tonja Mcgee of Momeyer (27856) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Spring 2025 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

The following students are among approximately 660 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
Garrett Collins, a Sophomore Business Administration major at BJU, is a resident of Nashville.
Elaina Willis, a Sophomore Photography major at BJU, is a resident of Spring Hope.

The Coopers High School 91st Alumni Association banquet was held Saturday, April 26 at the Coopers School gymnasium. A social was held from 4-5 p.m. President Janice Worrell welcomed everyone. One-hundred eighty alumni and guest attended the event.
The oldest alumni were Carlton Cockrell 1950, Carolyn Moseley Lindsey 1951, Davis Eugene Bottoms 1952, Lauris Joyner 1953, Redfin Winstead 1953, Tempie Poland Dillard 1954, and Myra Jo Stallings 1954.

Tegan T. Mead and Michael A. Mead to Patrick Michael McManus and Karina Sikorski McManus; Winwood Subdivision, Section II, Block C, Lot 32
Kevin Lamb and Jill Lamb to Denali Homes, Inc.; 12760 West Hanes Avenue, Middlesex
Christopher D. Fowler and Tammy M. Fowler to Lee Ann Townsend Woodley and Seth Alan Woodley; Asheboro West Subdivision, Lot 12
Willis Edward Finch III and Julia Newman Finch to Finch Estates, LLC; 3006 J Mar Road, Spring Hope; $50,000

Multi-sectional; 9000 Murasaki Dr., Middlesex; $295,000
Multi-sectional; 9001 Murasaki Dr., Middlesex; $280,000
Detached accessory structure; 9475 Turkey Way, Middlesex; $11,500
Swimming pool; 7126 Hunter Hill Rd., Rocky Mount; $58,985

RALEIGH - Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging equine owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus.
"Mosquito-breeding season in North Carolina lasts from spring until the first frost and horses are at risk if not properly vaccinated," Troxler said. "EEE is fatal 90 percent of the time in horses and WNV has a fatality rate of 30 percent. However, both diseases are preventable by vaccination."

The Parent/Child Dedication was held on Sunday, May 11 at Red Oak Baptist Church. Children dedicated included Lydia Mae Cooke, Parents Alex and Sarah Cooke; Arch Henderson Griffin, Parents Corbin and Nicole Griffin; Jameson Bennett Harrell, Parents Justin and Allyson Harrell; Leilani Ellen Lawrence, Parents Rahsun and Jessica Lawrence.
The Baptist Men will have their breakfast on Sunday, May 18 at 8:30 am.

NASHVILLE- May is Foster Care Awareness Month, with Nash DSS workers, community partners, foster parents and one elected official gathering in front of the county administration building May 2nd to share fellowship and tie ribbons to trees, one for each of the 87 Nash County children currently in foster care.
That number is up from 78 a year ago, with more than half of the children sent away to other counties, because there aren't enough places for them here.
Forty-two local children are being fostered elsewhere, as far away as Mecklenburg, Cumberland, Guilford, New Hanover, Columbus and Durham counties.

NASHVILLE- An unexpected opportunity to buy land in two spots adjacent to the town hall was snapped up quickly this week, with council members wasting no time in giving purchase approval.
Two parcels of land that abut the rear yards for the town hall and the Barnes Street Police/Fire station will be purchased to be used for future town hall expansion.

Roger Shearin, pictured in the forefront, performs during the Senior Follies. Shearin won first place for his dance solo during the event.

NASHVILLE- A Nashville father is in jail, the suspect of a shooting incident that left his son is in critical condition.
Darrell Greg Wallace, age 63, of 416 Woodfield Drive, Nashville, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. His son, 34-year-old Brandon Michael Wallace, is in the intensive care unit of Wake Med, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

Competition is winding up this week for the Down East Senior Games (DESG), with the number of participants only 6 away from breaking an all-time record.
Nearly 300 local seniors have been running, swimming, playing horseshoes and pickleball, showcasing crafts and even dancing as part of the annual Senior Games competitions, a national event designed to promote the benefits of active aging for adults 50 and over. Fifty-four local games across the state offer that opportunity, with the Down East games covering Nash, Wilson, Edgecombe, Halifax and North Hampton county participants.

NASHVILLE - The first optional credit recovery classes for high school students in Nash County schools begin June 18, with current Seniors invited to attend first - but the early start of the 2025-2026 school year, August 12, means the end of the summer session will be nipping at the heels of the regular school year, particularly for teachers.