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Finally!
Nash County Commissioners got a glimpse of the proposed courthouse expansion plans on Monday during the commissioner's regular meeting.
It's not the first time plans have been rolled out but I'm crossing my fingers this time, the project may actually come to fruition.
There's been so much talk about what would happen with the plans that I'm glad to hear some sort of confirmation that, at least, the courthouse facility is staying in Nashville.

SPECIAL GIFT SHOP -- This photo was found in The Graphic's December 10, 1981 archives. Volunteers dressed as elves helped children select gifts from the Santa's Bag Gift Shop during the annual Christmas Party for the Animals held at the Rocky Mount Children's Museum. The event included a puppet show and free refreshments for the young visitors.

Dear Editor:
What is the greatest threat to the United States of America? Many believe climate change (weather cycles) is the greatest threat. Others believe the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is the greatest threat. Many believe that combined both climate change and ISIS are the greatest threats to our nation.

INCIDENTS
A larceny (shoplifting) was reported on 12/1/15 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
A damage to property (vandalism), larceny and breaking and entering a motor vehicle was reported on 12/2/15 at E Birchwood Drive and Old WIlson Road
A larceny (shoplifting) was reported on 12/2/15 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue

A fraud was reported on 11/30/15 at 1761 George Pace Road
A felony larceny was reported on 11/30/15 at 7991 S Old Carriage Road
A damage to property was reported on 12/1/15 at 4350 S Church Street
A damage to personal property was reported on 12/1/15 at 448 US 64 Westbound

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from November 30 through December 4.

Linda Woolard of Nashville is encouraging Nash County residents to purchase a children's book written by her friend, Pam Saulsby. Woolard is also asking that copies of the book be donated to local law enforcement agencies such as the Nashville Police Department.
Saulsby's book, "Ashley's High Five for Daddy," was written to help children deal with some of the changes that happen when a parent returns from war such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

A Honor Roll
Benjamin Alford, Kaylen Allen, Nolan Bailey, Savanna Baines, Emilio Beltran Esquivel, Avery Bissette, Landon Brown, Edward Bullock, Jomiah Burgess, Daniela Campos Carreon, Azul Campos Lopez, Joshua Carothers, Ina Chen, Gavin Craft, Anna Dickinson, Emma Dickinson, Dyllin Ellis, Dayanara Espinoza-Alcazar, Laura Farrell, Timothy Fitzpatrick-Walston, Oscar Gonzalez, Vonneshia Harris, Allie Hawley, Alexander Herndon,

A Honor Roll
Luke Acker, Taniya Allen, Oliver Anderson, Avery Antill, Aniyah Arrington, Olivia Ashman, Ty'Drik Avery, Kathryn Bailey, Conner Baker, Alondra Barajas, Hannah Barnes, Kaitlyn Bass, Joshua Battle, Kimberly Battle, Jordan Bobbitt, Chason Boseman, Micah Boseman, Andrew Bottoms, Tabitha Brannon, Timothy Brechbill, Emory Bridges, Isabella Brightman, Kailey Burden, Aaron Carter, Spencer Cary, Samuel Casper, Kimberly Cendejas,

A Honor Roll
Aaron Bailey, Kenneth Bailey, Tavin Bailey, Janilyah Bandy, Noah Caudle, Mae Ling Crews, Junious Dawson, Kennedy Farmer, Adamaris Garcia, Alyssa Harper, Nehemiah Higgins, Sydney Jeffreys, Kiandria Jones, Breanna Mattox, Ava Moore, Ja'niya Moore, Talia Parker, Sarah Ponzini, Marc Rivers, Jacqueline Rodriguez, Jaylin Silver, Eliyah Smith, Jordan Tillery, Clyshawn Williams, Jasmyn Williams, Jayla Williams, Mykal Williams, Roni Wine

A Honor Roll
Blair Batchelor, Estrella Benitez Zamora, Jeremiah Browning, David Camilli, Alin Campos-Martinez, Jordon Daniels, Geri Pittman, Julia Rouse, Ethan Rubio Rojo, Benjamin Suydam, Adam Underhill

Seven teachers in Nash County-Rocky Mount were awarded $13,449 Bright Ideas grants from Wake Electric at the 13th annual Bright Ideas Awards Luncheon. The luncheon was recently held at the Dail Club at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. These grants will be used for a variety of classroom programs throughout the school year. Grant winners are:

The Nash County Sheriff's Office recently lost its most knowledgeable Detention Center Booking Officer to retirement.
Mary Bryant, 63, of Nashville, served her last day on Tuesday, December 2.
She began her career at the age of 49 on May 1, 2001. Bryant said the company she was working for downsized and she was left looking for a job. A friend of hers told her about an opening at the detention center and suggested she apply.

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRMPS) recently announced Tevis Harris as the new Principal of Cedar Grove Elementary School.
Harris earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University in 2004 with certification in K-6 Elementary Education, K-12 Reading, 6-9 Social Studies and 9-12 Social Studies.
Harris earned a Master's in School Administration and Supervision and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction in 2007 from the University of Phoenix.

Haley Perry, Junior Miss Bailey is pictured with little Kayleigh Perry, Baby Miss Bailey, during Bailey's Christmas Parade.

Boy Scouts Trey Joyner and Josiah Kent serve chicken dinners Saturday during Bailey's Christmas Parade.

Maci Strickland from Joyner's Mini Mart gets ready to spread some Christmas Cheer during Bailey's Christmas Parade.

Northern Nash Color Guard members pose for a photo just prior to Bailey's Christmas Parade.

Bailey Elementary students prepare to ride in Bailey's Christmas Parade Saturday, Decmeber 5th. Pictured are Joey Broomhead, Landon Brown, Melanie Olvera, Michael Gonzalez, Kaylie Torres, Taryn Jordan, and Alyssa Baker.

Nash Central High School Dance Team poses for a picture prior to the parade.

"A Christmas Carol" continues at Nash Arts this weekend featuring shows on Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. each night. A Sunday show will be held Dec. 13th at 2:30 p.m. Pictured above is one of the scenes from this year's more modern version of the play. Tickets are $13 for general admission and can be purchased by calling 459-4734. Nash Arts is located in downtown Nashville at 100 E. Washington Street. (Photo by Lou Roldan)

Dinari Reynolds plays the role of Ralphie Parker in "A Christmas Story" which will open at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center in Rocky Mount on Dec. 10, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 12-13 at 2 p.m.

Filing has slowed down significantly for the upcoming partisan primary in Nash County.
No one has filed for the three open Nash County Commissioner seats since filing opened on December 1.
The District One, Three and Four seats are up for grabs in the upcoming primary elections, which is set for March 15.
Incumbents Lou Richardson (D) and Lisa Barnes (R) both filed for re-election to their District One and Four seats on December 1.

Members of the Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties recently made a gift on behalf of their organization in support of North Carolina Wesleyan College. Shown here, left to right, are Jim Rocca, V.F.W. Quartermaster; Rick Thomason, Marine Corp League; Dr. Dewey Clark, Wesleyan President; Joe Pisarik, V.F.W. Commander; Herbert Joyner, Joint Veterans Committee President; and Michael Pratt, Wesleyan's Vice President of College Advancement.

Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone says its important to remember safety while celebrating the holiday season, "With the holiday season upon us and winter's low temperatures, the chances of a fire occurring in your home dramatically increase," he said. "Decorations, candles and Christmas trees are the leading cause of house fires during the holidays."
Sheriff Stone reminds all Nash County residents to follow these fire prevention safety tips: