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Nash Central High School boys basketball coach and history teacher Renny Taylor relishes the teaching moments he has at the school -- both in the classroom and the basketball court.

This week went by fast, too fast. It's been hot and us Aventonians have been staying in the cool as much as possible. I guess some folks are out doing their gardens and chores early in the morning when it's the coolest, but I wouldn't know. Living in my kitchen, I have all the conveniences right beside me most folks don't have. My bed is beside a table with the coffee pot and pop tarts and my TV is directly in front of my bed. I lean over, get my breakfast and remote, and then cut the tube on for the news. This old gal ain't getting out in the heat or the bed too early, not with these luxuries.

Undoubtedly, the upcoming Presidential election has been a hot topic across the landscape of America. Turn to social media and everyone has an opinion, turn to the media and there's another controversy brewing. It's been chaotic, unconventional and some would say a little disheartening - no matter where you sit on the political spectrum.
One thing I'd suggest to all during this time of uncertainty of who will lead our country into the next four years is that the leader we are all looking for cannot be elected or nominated.

Everyone had a great time at "Submerged" Vacation Bible School at Red Oak Baptist Church last week! Over 100 children and workers enjoyed the week. They all had fun and learned a lot through Bible study, mission, crafts, videos, and recreation. Bible study emphasized a different story each day while in missions children learned about missionary Matt Dye and his family serving in Atlanta, GA through videos and activities. Commencement was Friday night and the children did a great job sharing some songs they had learned during the week.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School will begin its fall sports season with tryouts that will start on August 1.
Here is the list of times for each sport:
• Soccer -- 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the NCHS Soccer Field
• Football -- 9-11 a.m. at the NCHS Football Practice Field

RED OAK -- The calendar year is just over halfway complete, but it's already been one to remember for Rebekah Beal.
And it might get even better very soon.
Beal, who recently graduated from Northern Nash High School, has been piling up the accolades for her prowess on the soccer field.
During the 2016 campaign, Beal broke Northern Nash's all-time goal-scoring record en route to being selected as the Big East Conference Player of the Year.