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On a bright, sunny morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church. Sanctuary flowers were given by Bob and Fran Bunn in honor of their 51st anniversary.
"Baptist Men's Day" was being observed and Jerry Hobgood, Deacon Chairman, filled the pulpit and led the service. Pastor Whitehouse played the piano for the service. The Peachtree Men's Chorus sang, "There's a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in this Place".

I pray that everyone had a great weekend. It was a really busy and enjoyable weekend for many people and friends of mine. On Friday night, the 15th of April, the annual alumni banquet was held for all the past graduates of Red Oak High School. It was held at the Shrine Club of Rocky Mount. Even though it has been 50 years since there was a high school at Red Oak, we continue to have over 200 graduates who still attend. Northern Nash opened up in 1966 and Red Oak High became an elementary school only. This alumni banquet has been continued for 98 years.

There is no doubt each of us has been affected by cancer, either personally or through family, a friend or neighbor. In 2004, a Relay for Life organizer shared with Wayne Outlaw, a West Mount Ruritan member and the 2008 President of Ruritan National, how much it was costing to provide an annual dinner for cancer survivors. Outlaw gathered members from other clubs in Nash County and pitched the idea of Nash County Ruritans providing the dinner as an annual project. Club members were excited about the possibility of honoring these survivors, while at the same time shedding this responsibility from the Relay for Life organizers.

The Envy-us Steppers are working to win their third straight state championship title. The competition is April 30th at 2 p.m. and will take place at Millbrook High School in Raleigh. Admission is $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from coaching staff of Envy-us Steppers. The group will have try-outs April 11-14 at Imperial Center from 6-8.

BUNN -- Tackling The River Golf Course in Franklin County is never an easy proposition -- and the task is made even more difficult when the winds pick up.
That's what happened Monday as the wind came in during the round -- and brought in a bit of change in the competitive Big East Conference boys links standings.
After the latest installment, Nash Central and Northern Nash were able to draw closer to Wilson Fike in the team standings, while Zach Ward made a push in the boys individual standings with the best round of the day.

LOUISBURG -- With No. 1 Singles standout Chandler Johnson currently unavailable due to non-tennis related surgery, Nash Central High School court coach Frank Poyer has been forced to shuffle his lineup around a bit lately.
That didn't matter Monday as the Bulldogs rolled to an 8-1 road victory at non-conference opponent Louisburg.
The decision gave Nash Central a season sweep against the Warriors.

Nash Central's Austin Luper delivers a serve during Monday's road team tennis contest against the Louisburg Warriors in Franklin County.

Nash Central High School's No. 4 Singles player Adam Moore returns a forehand during Monday afternoon's team tennis contest on the road at Louisburg.

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are Nash County Parks & Recreation Spring Soccer Scores

WILMINGTON, DEL. -- Dansby Swanson was 2-for-4 with two doubles and Jordan Edgerton had a RBI triple, but the Wilmington Blue Rocks scored a season high six runs and 12 hits while earning their first win of the season 6-4 against the Carolina Mudcats on Monday night at Frawley Stadium
The Mudcats (2-3) gave starter Zach Quintana a run to work with in the first, but the Blue Rocks (1-3) answered back with two runs off Quintana to take the early 2-1 lead. Carolina went on to tie it at 2-2 in the fifth, but once again Wilmington immediately answered back.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The 2016 USA South Conference Spring Sports Festival is set to get underway today and for the fourth straight year, the City of Rocky Mount is serving as host.
Beginning with today's baseball opener at Wilson's Fleming Stadium, the weekend is sure to be exciting as the league's tourney qualifiers travel to Rocky Mount to showcase their athletic talents.

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