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It's easy to be ashamed isn't it? More specifically, it's easy to be ashamed to be a Christ follower in the world today isn't it? We go out to eat and try to make the blessing as quick and quiet as possible to not offend those dining in the same restaurant. (Oh and if you need help with some boldness in saying or singing the blessing in a restaurant ask some of the leadership at Nashville UMC - they can help!) We become ashamed of lifting our hands towards the heavens to praise God. We become ashamed of speaking about Jesus too much in the workplace so we won't be labeled as a "Jesus freak."

A Nashville man in possession of 347 bricks of heroin was arrested on Sunday after a traffic stop by the Tar River Regional Task Force.
The Task Force conducted a vehicle stop around 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 6 on Highway 301 near Prussia Street in Halifax County as part of an ongoing investigation.
The driver of the vehicle, Billy Ray Johnson, 54, of Kates Lane, Nashville, was found to be in possession of 347 bricks of heroin as well as $4,720 in cash.

ROCKY MOUNT - Nash Central made a bit of history with its top girls basketball season in the past decade -- but the best may be yet to come for the Lady Bulldogs.
After winning the Big East Conference crown -- NC's first league title since 2006 -- the Lady Bulldogs advanced to the third round of the Class 3-A State Playoffs before falling in overtime last Saturday at home against Northern Guilford.
It was the first setback at home the entire season for Central, and that was a point Coach Terri Cash stressed coming into the campaign.

RED OAK -- Deep playoff runs and 20-victory seasons have been a customary part of Grover Battle's successful, long-time tenure as the head basketball coach at Northern Nash High School.
The 2015-16 campaign would prove to be no different for the Lady Knights, who achieved both of those lofty goals as part of a strong season.
Northern Nash went 20-6 overall as part of a schedule that concluded last Thursday with a 59-40 setback at powerful Fayetteville Terry Sanford in the second round of the Class 3-A State Playoffs.

DUDLEY WHITLEY WINNER. The Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education recently honored Dee Anna Davis for being named the NRMPS Dudley Whitley Coach of the Year. Davis is a Physical Education Teacher, Coach and Athletic Director at Edwards Middle School and also serves as a Cross Country and Outdoor Track Coach at Rocky Mount High School. Davis has 23 years of experience, all with Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, and has taught Physical Education at Edwards Middle School her entire career.

ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College's softball team won a trio of games at this weekend's Grand Slam Triangle Classic.
On Saturday in Cary, the Bishops opened up with a 10-7 win over Washington College before dropping a 12-1 contest to Roanoke later in the evening.
Sunday's home opener featured 11-10 and 8-0 victories over NYU and Wilson, respectively.
Versus Washington, the Bishops plated five runs in the seventh inning to take a 10-4 lead, then held off a furious WC rally to hold on for the 10-7 victory.

RED OAK -- Red Oak Middle School's girls soccer schedule will kick off March 9 with a road meeting at Forest Hills.
Shannon Michaels and Phillip Michaels will serve as the coaches for the Lady Tigers.
All contests will start at 4 p.m.
Red Oak's complete ledger is as follows, with home games listed in CAPS:

STANHOPE -- Considering their past history, it was no surprise that the Southern Nash Firebirds were not in the preseason conversation as one of the clubs to beat in the Big East Conference boys basketball standings.
But Southern Nash would tie for the regular season crown before winning the league tournament title in thrilling fashion against Rocky Mount.
SN's heroics didn't stop there, however. The Firebirds would defeat Western Alamance and Eastern Wayne in the Class 3-A State Playoffs before wrapping things up last Saturday with a third-round loss on the road against powerhouse Eastern Alamance.

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are the latest scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Futsal League:

Nash Central's Michaela Nelms (with ball) collides with an Erwin Triton player as part of last Thursday night's state playoff showdown at the NCHS Gymnasium.

Nash Central's Robbi Allen elevates for two points during last Thursday's playoff game.

Nash Central's Kayla Mitchell (middle) goes up in the air to gain possession during last Thursday night's home victory over Erwin Triton.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Basketball League:

RALEIGH -- The No. 8-ranked North Carolina State University baseball rallied for a series-clinching win over Wright State, 8-4 on Sunday at Doak Field at Dail Park on the NCSU campus.
The Wolfpack (5-2) fell behind for the seventh game in a row, affording Wright State (5-2) a 1-0 lead in the top first.
Josh McLain scored following a leadoff double to tie it 1-1 through an inning.

Members of the Rocky Mount High School Track and Field Team, Coach Keith Barnes, Coach Mark Davis and Coach Sonya Pickett were recognized for earning the NC High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) State Individual 3A Championships by NRMS Board Chair Reginald Silver and Superintendent Dr. Shelton Jefferies at the February board meeting.