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Twenty-one individuals from the Spring Hope area were arrested last week as part of Operation Spring Cleaning.
Operation Spring Cleaning is an initiative geared to address the recent drug-related crimes, specifically in and near Spring Hope.
"Spring Hope is a community, where over the past year, we've had a spike in gun related crimes and the use of drugs," Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said on Thursday afternoon during a press conference.
Stone announced the 21 arrested during the press conference and said more arrests are expected.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office has arrested the final suspect in a home repair fraud that occurred just outside of Nashville.
The elderly woman was duped out of over $13,000, which she paid to have work done to her home on the 6000 block of NC 58 in Nashville.
Deputies with the Sheriff's Office arrested six suspects and charged them in the incident but were still searching for the seventh suspect, Johnny Ray Rogers, 32, of Rocky Mount.

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from June 20 through 24.

A possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 6/19/16 at E NC 97 and S Halifax Road
A posssession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were reported on 6/19/16 at 10039 Sugar Hill Road
A simple assault and second degree trespassing was reported on 6/19/16 at 8469 Bray Road
A felony larceny was reported on 6/19/16 at 2204 N NC 58

INCIDENTS
A fraud - credit card/ATM - was reported on 6/24/16 at 109 Barnes Street
A larceny after a breaking and entering and breaking and entering a residential was reported on 6/24/16 at 01 Embassy Drive
A possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana was reported on 6/26/16 at Old Wilson Road and Jackson Way

HOT DOG! If it is in Nash County, they have to have shade, not just a dog house, and they cannot be on a short chain! You can call and ask Animal Control to do a wellness check. Best to keep calling until you reach someone (not just a message), so that they can take a full report. You will need the exact address (or enough for them to pinpoint). It is anonymous. If in Nash, call 252-955-9855
From the Nash County, NC Animal Control Ordinance, Section 4-6. Adequate Feed, Water, Shelter, and Confinement

The 45th annual City of Rocky Mount Independence Celebration will take place at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex Sunday, July 3 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., starting with music and concluding with a bang.
The event kicks off with local favorite Rhythm Express taking the stage at 6 p.m., followed by the singing of the National Anthem and an opportunity to honor our veterans and active military personnel. Rubberband closes out the stage portion of the event, with fireworks starting around 9:15 p.m.

U.S. Air Force Airman Frank E. Hampton graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Wednesday, July 6 from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Nash County Senior Center, 102 N Alston Street, Nashville
Thursday, July 7 from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Environmental Services Building, 1221 Thorpe Road, Rocky Mount
Friday, July 8 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Petsmart, 1462 Jeffries Road, Rocky Mount
Monday, July 11 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Northside Community Church, 1660 Beaver Pond Drive, Rocky Mount

The nomination period for the Nash FSA county committee began on June 15, 2016. Nomination forms must be postmarked or received in the Nash County FSA Office by close of business on Aug. 1, 2016.
County Committees are unique to FSA and allow producers to have a voice on federal farm program implementation at the local level.
To be eligible to serve on the FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in an agency administered program, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the Local Administrative Area (LAA) where they are nominated.

As summer continues in full swing here in the Old North State, it's a great chance to take a breather and assess where you are in life and how your summer is going. Now, to assess your life sounds like a huge task as some of us might look at that task and balk immediately, mincing at the thought of doing some life assessment. A time of reflection can be beneficial for us as children of God in seeing how we are living as His children, in His world.
I've done some of this the past few weeks and found it to be incredibly helpful.

Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church on a beautiful Sunday morning. The sanctuary flowers were grown and arranged by Barbara Privette-Hardison in memory of her husband, John Beverly Privette. The adult choir sang, "Take My Life, Lead Me Lord" under the direction of the pastor.
Beverly Wilson's sermon to the children was about people making excuses. She shared with them some ridiculous excuses that parents make for their children who are absent from school. Then she talked about excuses that people gave to Jesus when He called them to follow Him. He still calls us today to follow Him.

Several youth and chaperones who attended Mfuge from Red Oak Baptist Church shared stories of their adventures doing missions projects in areas near Greenville, SC. Some did yard work and some helped in shelters and nursing homes while others participated in recreation and witnessed with children. Rev. Nate James, Associate Pastor/Minister of Youth and Children, emphasized the theme for the camp, "Unashamed." The youth really enjoyed the camp and were very thankful for the love and support from the church which allowed them this opportunity.

Donna Milligan reports that "she recently got out the old garden sprayer and filled it with weed killer. The first pump revealed the wand had dry-rotted over the long winter months and weed killing would have to wait for a trip to the hardware store. Meanwhile she decided to just pour the expensive concoction the best she could onto the offending weeds in her driveway and call it a loss. Days later on a trip to town, she and Terry picked up a replacement wand kit. Time soon rolled around for the grass to be cut again and Donna was kind of excited to use her newly-repaired sprayer.

Southern Nash High School's Athletes of the Year for the 2015-16 school season were seniors (l to r) Caitlin Batchelor and Jaquay Mitchell.

ROCKY MOUNT -- So far, so good -- and in impressive fashion -- for the always-talented Nash Rec Swim Team.
The Sharks have been a long-standing dynasty in the Nash-Halifax Swim League and are looking to continue their success this summer.
Nash Rec is now 2-0 overall, with both wins coming convincingly, after last Thursday's team road decision at Westridge.
Nash Rec flashed its skill and depth for the second consecutive outing as part of a 467-194 triumph for Coach Wendy Wilson.

NASH COUNTY -- For Greg Clifton, participating in the Powerade North Carolina State Games has become an annual tradition that has now reached its fifth consecutive year.
Clifton, the head baseball coach at Faith Christian School, served as an assistant this time around for the Region 1 Team, which claimed fourth place out of eight squads in the latest installment of the event in mid-June at the USA Baseball Complex in Wake County.

ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Birchwood hit the road for the first time this season last Thursday to tangle with Roanoke Valley in Nash-Halifax Swim League action.
Host Roanoke Valley was able to secure a 438-189 decision over the Barracudas at the Roanoke Rapids Aquatic Center.
Birchwood will return home today for a meeting against Westridge out of Rocky Mount.
The meet will begin at 5 p.m. at the BCC Pool in Nashville.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Faith Christian School will host a pair of Eastern North Carolina Basketball Skills Camps in July.
The ENC Basketball Skill Camp is scheduled for July 11-14 and is geared toward boys and girls in grades 2-9.
The camp will take place from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day and is directed by Nash Central High School boys hoops coach Renny Taylor.
Each camper will receive a T-shirt and basketball.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Ian Rice hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth and Jake Stinnett held Carolina to just one unearned run over eight innings as the Myrtle Becach Pelicans defeated the Mudcats 2-1 in the finale of a four game series on Sunday night in the Palmetto State.
Rice's home run in the eighth broke a 1-1 tie and was a two-out, solo shot off Carolina reliever Sean McLaughlin.
The homer was his first with the Pelicans (38-36, 2-2) and one of two hits allowed by McLaughlin (3-3, 1.35) over two innings pitched.

SUPER SHARKS. Among last Thursday's stars for the Nash Rec Sharks were (above) Marley Winstead.

SUPER SHARKS. Among last Thursday's stars for the Nash Rec Sharks were (above) Kara King. Nash Rec, which is currently 2-0 overall, will have its home opener today at 5 p.m. against the Roanoke Valley Swim Team in Nashville. (Graphic photos by Geoff Neville)

ORKNEY SPRINGS, VA. -- The team of Nash County resident Deck McCain and Count Shiloh, a half-Arabian and half-Quarter Horse, earned the Best Condition Award in their competition of the annual Old Dominion 25-mile Endurance Ride on June 11 in the George Washington Forest, which is located in Virginia.
The Best Condition Award is the result of a veterinary evaluation of the horse's metabolic characteristics (mucus membranes, capillary refill, jugular refill, skin tenting, gut sounds, anal tone, muscle tone, back/withers soreness, galls from saddle equipment, bodily injuries appropriate walk and trot gaits, impulsion and attitude).

ELM CITY -- Listed are last weekend's results from action at County Line Raceway:

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Parks & Recreation Department Spring Youth Softball scores from its 2016 spring youth schedule: