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STANHOPE -- One of the main objectives of any athletic director on the high school level is to oversee a well-rounded, successful sports program.
That's exactly what Robbie Kennedy has been able to achieve during his long tenure as the AD at Southern Nash -- and the heroics don't seem to be on the verge of stopping soon.
Southern Nash capped off another strong sports year recently with its Spring Awards Ceremony, which featured top Firebirds receiving plaques for their achievements.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education approved six new administrative appointments at board meetings in May and June.
The new assignments will be for the 2016-2017 school year.
Brian Miller was appointed Chief of Staff for the school system. He will oversee Human Resources, Child Nutrition, Transportation and Maintenance. He will also serve as an extension of the superintendent and as a key strategic advisor and problem-solver.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office has arrested the fifth suspect in a murder that happened on June 17 outside of Spring Hope.
Shandon Lamond Perry, 34, was charged with one felony count of accessory before the fact to felony and one felony count of conceal or failure to notify death of a person. He received a $50,000 secured bond. His first appearance date in Nash County District Court was Tuesday, June 28, 2016.
Perry's charges stem from the murder of Tony Maurice Braswell, Jr., 21, who was shot outside his home at 13360 W. Old Spring Hope Road in Spring Hope.

Local churches joined forces on Saturday to package over 50,000 meals as part of the third annual Stop Hunger Now event.
Red Oak United Methodist has hosted the event the past two years but partnered with Dortches Baptist Church and Bethlehem United Methodist Church this year. This year's event was held at Dortches Baptist Church and included just over 60 volunteers.
Stop Hunger Now is based out of Raleigh. Its mission is to end hunger by providing food and life-changing aide to the world's most vulnerable.

Pat Daniels' career with Nash Community College (NCC) may have recently ended but Daniels' love of the college and what it stands for will always exist.
Daniels, of Nashville, recently wrapped up a 30-year career with the college. During that time, she spent 20 years as the Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement and was also the Foundation Executive Director.
Daniels graduated from Western Carolina University, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Management.

The Town of Castalia will celebrate America on Monday, July 4th with its annual July Fourth Celebration.
A car show will kick off the festivities in Castalia on Monday, July 4th.
The car and truck show will begin at 8 a.m. and run to 12 noon. The event will be held next to the Castalia Fire Department.
Castalia's annual July 4th celebration will also offer food and craft vendors, which start at 11 a.m.

School is out but the Nash Central High School Band Boosters are already preparing for the upcoming school year.
The organization is working on a fund-raising campaign and hopes to raise $50,000 to support the band program.
The band boosters is a parent organization that supports the Nash Central High School band program. The purpose of the organization is to promote and develop the music education program at the school for the students and to provide opportunities for music appreciation for the public through performances at competitions, parades and concerts.

Webster's Dictionary defines a hero as "a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities."
Nashville Elementary School wants to know who the heroes are in the Nashville community.
The school is hosting an essay contest, "Hometown Heroes" during the summer and plans to announce the winner at the Hometown Heroes 5K, one-mile and Kid's Fun Run.

Castalia's July 4th Celebration Parade will kick off Monday, July 4th at 2 p.m. The parade line up will start at the L&L on N. NC Hwy 58 by 1 p.m. A special ceremony will be held prior to the parade from 12 noon until 1 pm at Small Town USA in Castalia honoring area veterans. Veterans are encouraged to arrive by 11:30 a.m.
The patriotic themed parade will offer many units, including Sudans, and will travel through the town on N. NC Hwy 58. If interested in participating, visit Castalia Town Hall.

Admittedly, many folks in America may have thought Brexit was a new breakfast sandwich at one of the many fast food restaurants that advertise on TV.
That is until last week.
Brexit was a vote held in the United Kingdom (aka Britain) to determine if that country would remain in the European Union. All of the early polling indicated that the movement to "Leave" would be soundly defeated.

Dear Editor: In reading a complicated comparison of things called -- "complicated" -- I could not find one single new or innovative thought. Just plenty of errors and misleading directives. Naming presidents who did not serve in time of war and claiming they used the term enemy? They had no issue identifying an enemy? Each of those named knew the difference between perceived, potential and real.

Last week's Nashville Graphic caught the attention of many people because of so much crime on page one. I received emails and phone calls regarding the "bad" news. Most of you sincerely asked what has happened in Nash County and what can we do about it. A few asked why we focus on the bad news rather than using only good news on the front page. I won't apologize for the bad news for it's our job to keep you informed, good or bad.
I recently attended a seminar led by members of the Nash County Sheriff's Office and the Tar River Task Force.

CIVIL AIR PATROL-- This photo was found in The Graphic's July 14, 1966 miscellaneous archives. Apparently, members of the Civil Air Patrol were being recognized.