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Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRMPS) celebrated a total of 18 students on Thursday, July 28, 2016 as they walked the stage and turned their tassels during the Summer Graduation Ceremony. Thursday's event, held in the gymnasium at Southern Nash High School, honored graduates from Nash Central, Northern Nash, Rocky Mount and Southern Nash high schools.

my BELONGings, in connection with United Way Tar River Region, is collecting new and gently used items in order to fill bags for foster children throughout Nash and Edgecombe Counties as well as children being served by My Sister's House.
About 400,000 children in the United States enter the foster system annually, and at any given time, there are roughly 150,000 children who are active in the system. Currently, Nash and Edgecombe Counties serve approximately 85 children in foster care.

To commemorate its annual Flag Day celebration held June 16, 2016, the Rocky Mount Elks Lodge #1038 presented Mr. Royal David with an American flag. Each year the Elks Lodge seeks to recognize an outstanding member of the community who has made significant contributions in leadership, citizenship, and service to the Twin County area. Mr. David is the owner and operator of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home as well as Rocky Mount Memorial Park. He and his family have distinguished their work through their professional and caring attention to bereaved families. Mr. David also serves on the board of the Nash Community College Foundation.

Thursday, August 4 from 2 until 6:45 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Shrine Club, 320 Airport Road, Rocky Mount
Saturday, August 6 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Sam's Club, 300 Tarrytown Center, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, August 9 from 2 until 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount
Wednesday, August 10 from 1 until 6 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, 1100 N Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount

North Carolina's egg prices were higher on small, lower on the balance when compared to last week. Supplies are moderate to heavy to meet a moderate demand. The North Carolina weighted average price quoted Thursday, Jul 28, 2016 for small lot sales of delivered, cartoned, grade "A" eggs was 76.71 for Extra Large, 72.84 for Large, 42.08 for Medium, and 34.00 for Small eggs.
No. 2 yellow shelled corn was mostly $.02 to $.21 lower when compared to last week.

The highlight of this week's church events was the PBC Summer Discovery Camp. The children enjoyed all of the activities related to the theme, "Weird Events from the Bible." They learned about Elijah and of how he was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire. They also learned of the time that Paul and Silas were in prison and an earthquake came and freed them. The learning experiences were all age appropriate and meaningful. They were served snacks and lunch. They enjoyed water play, just before going home. The music was directed by Kristina and Josh Griffin.

A long time ago God created some land. The land was, and is, beautiful. The land is what we now call North Carolina, The Old North State. It's a special land, with special people; a land I'm thankful to call home. I'm quick to remind friends there is a reason North Carolina and New Creation (from Scripture) share the same initials, NC. I'm confident it's because the Land of the Long Leaf Pine is the closest land we have on this side of glory that resembles the new heavens and new earth, which God will usher in at the victorious reign of Christ.

Merry Christmas in August! Several members of Women in Action at Red Oak Baptist Church and children in grades 1-5 had a wonderful time Wednesday, July 27 making ornaments and decorations for the Christmas in August tree at church. The tree is beautiful with ornaments listing items needed by North American missionary, David Parsons, who works in Winston-Salem. David works alongside churches in the Winston-Salem area by helping them begin new ministries to reach the unchurched children and youth in their community.

It's kinda funny how a lot of us Aventon ladies think. On Tuesday night, Melanie Lucero dropped by Donna Milligan's home for a short visit. Sue Shearin and her friend Pat Buede from Lake Lure, Mary Ann Holland and JoJo Ricks were riding by and saw their cars, so they decided to stop and make sure nothing was wrong. Everything was fine, but a short visit by one turned into a longer visit with four more ladies. A fun time was had by all. Thank you Terri for letting us keep Donna from cooking your supper.

The District VIII meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution was recently held in Williamston. Members attending from the Micajah Pettaway Rocky Mount's Chapter are pictured from (L-R): Virginia Hayden, Helen Sharpe, Martha Strange and Frankie Powell. The chapter received five awards at the meeting, including one for 100 percent participation in honoring our heritage through meaningful community services. The chapter strives to honor veterans and to participate in giving back to the community with various projects throughout the year.

Nash Health Care Foundation and Nash Pediatric Emergency Department in partnership with the North Carolina American Trauma Society, received a grant to provide five free lessons for 50 children of families least likely to afford swim safety or to enroll in swim lessons that will help them develop swimming and water safety skills. The classes would allow students to progress at their own pace and acquire skills to progress to the next level. The kids participating are from the Harrison Family Y, Conetoe Family Life Center and the Boys and Girls Club of Nash/Edgecombe Counties.

STANHOPE -- While August 1 might be a major event for some high school football teams, it's simply another day on the calendar for the Southern Nash Firebirds.
That's because Southern does so much work in the off-season that Monday's opening of fall practice certainly didn't have much of a special feel to it.
Instead, it was business as usual for the Firebirds, who have a few questions that must be answered ahead of their opener on Aug. 19 at home against Pittsboro Northwood.

ROCKY MOUNT - Well, it had to end at some point.
Nash Rec has dominated the proceedings in the Nash-Halifax Swim League this century -- and boasts plenty of league tournament trophies from its long-time dynasty.
However, Nash Rec knew another crown would be a challenge this time around, mainly because the Sharks had edged Roanoke Valley in a pair of regular season contests by the narrowest of margins.

STANHOPE -- A familiar face -- albeit maybe not in this capacity -- will be guiding the Southern Nash High School softball program in the spring.
Long-time SNHS coach Scott Collie, who served as an assistant for the Ladybirds last spring, will succeed Abi Earle and become only the fifth head coach in the storied history of the Southern Nash fast-pitch program.
"My daughter (Elisabeth) will be in the ninth grade and she plays,'' Collie said. "I felt like I would be involved with the team, anyway. The opportunity presented itself when Abi left, and I was already in place as an assistant.

ZEBULON -- Potomac's Matthew Crownover struck out four and held the Carolina Mudcats to just one run over seven innings while leading the visiting Nationals to a 2-1 series finale win against Carolina at Five County Stadium on Sunday night in a Class A Carolina League baseball game.
Crownover (2-4, 4.79) gave up a run in the fourth, but pitched through the seventh and helped clinch a three games to one series victory for Potomac (58-46, 24-12) against the Mudcats (42-65, 13-24).

GREENSBORO -- Coaches have been selected for the 2017 North Carolina Coaches Association's East-West All-Star and North Carolina-South Carolina Basketball Classic Games.
The East-West events will be played next July in Greensboro, while the Carolinas Basketball Classic will be held in Myrtle Beach on a date to be determined.
Here is a complete list of the coaches:

POOL PARTY. Among the participants from last Saturday's Nash-Halifax Swim League Championships were (above) Berkeley Miller. The season-ending event was held at the Harrison Family YMCA, which is located in Rocky Mount. The Roanoke Valley Rockfish won the team title.

POOL PARTY. Among the participants from last Saturday's Nash-Halifax Swim League Championships were (above) Colton Wiggs. The season-ending event was held at the Harrison Family YMCA, which is located in Rocky Mount. The Roanoke Valley Rockfish won the team title.

The Nash County 13-14 Baseball All-Stars recently took second place in the Statewide Athletics Committee's State Tournament. Team members are (in no particular order) Coach Deri Land, Coach Austin Wright, Coach Ray Baker, Zach Baker, Daniel Batchelor, Hobart Brantley, john Land, Brandley Peace, Trayven Pearce, Dylan Alford, Xander Fuson, Zachary Holland, Christopher Pietryk, Austin Harper, Matt Wright, Logan Ricks, Matthew Horrigan and Trey Mizzell.

Abi Earle served as the head softball coach for the 2015 season at Southern Nash and led the Ladybirds to an appearance in the Class 3-A State Playoffs. Earle stepped down this summer and has moved out of the state after getting marrried. Scott Collie is SN's new skipper.

Birchwood Country Club's Roslyn Smith takes part in the backstroke event as part of last Thursday's annual Nash-Halifax Swim League Championships at the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount. BCC took third overall in the team standings.

RED OAK -- Add another accomplishment to the long list that is Joe McCarthy's successful career as the head soccer coach at Northern Nash High School.
McCarthy, a Massachusetts native who has coached at NNHS for 26 years, has been selected to be the East head coach for next July's North Carolina Coaches Association's East-West All-Star Game in Guilford County.
McCarthy will be the third Knight to take part in the prestigious event. Tristan Marshall was a boys keeper in the 2015 game, while Rebekah Beal participated in this year's girls event.

ELM CITY -- Listed are results from July 23 action at the County Line Raceway:

Southern Nash's Hunter Perry hauls in a pass during Monday's football practice session.

Southern Nash assistant coach Brian Batchelor (right) offers instruction during a recent practice.