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On Friday Nov. 13th two powerhouse musical groups collide on stage to produce the silky smooth sounds of Motown and R&B.
The 7th Hour Grooves Band and the Making a Difference Vocal Group will explode on stage with some of the most timeless hits ever known to the music industry. Featuring, but not limited to, songs by The Temptations, Whispers, The Intruders, The Stylistics, James Brown, Michael Jackson as well as other legendary artist.

Twenty performers will compete for winning title in Nash County's Got Talent Thursday and Friday nights as Nash Arts hosts its 10th annual event November 5-6 at 7 p.m. each night.

Nash Arts will host its Open Mic Night on Friday, November 20th from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $7 per person, $5 for Nash Arts members and students 17 and under. The even is open to all types of performances including poetry, comedy, music and spoken word. All ages are encouraged to participate. Anyone who needs a sound check should arrive by 6 p.m. For more information call 252-459-4734.

Modern folk, groove and pop sounds will fill the stage at Nash Arts on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. featuring Will West in Concert.
The son of a fiddle player, Will West grew up in eastern North Carolina. Inspired by his parent's vast record collection, he began playing guitar when he was 11 years old. First finding a love for Old-Time Blues and Heavy Metal music.
Will began to sing and write his own music during his college years at UNC Chapel Hill.

North Carolina Wesleyan College invites the public to attend a free concert by the United States Air Force Heritage Brass of the USAF Heritage of America Band. The event will be held on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. at Wesleyan's Dunn Center for the Performing Arts.
The Heritage Brass features the diverse talents of professional airman-musicians whose commitment to excellence has earned worldwide acclaim and military distinction. From Bach to the Beatles and patriotic favorites, the Heritage Brass offers a musical experience that will appeal to audiences of all ages.

Jaiden Chapman, 5, and Jshiya Chapman, 4, are all giggles as Tonja Philbeck, of Farm Bureau Insurance, tries to scare them Saturday during the Haunted Walk at Glover Park.

Three-year-old twins Bentley and Drake Simpson dressed as Minions for the Haunted Walk at Glover Park. The Simpsons are from the Sandy Cross area.

We always knew there were super heroes at My Sister's House! Staff members find their super powers to greet trick-or-treaters during the Costume Parade in downtown Nashville. Pictured left to right are: Samantha Andelin, Dalena Raya, Cynthia Kornegay, Maria Salazar and Telisa Richardson.

Southern Bank of Nashville goes all western for Halloween. Pictured, left to right, are: Natalie King, Latasha Whitley, Amy Beasley, Annette Belty and Trina Williams.

Mackenzie Judd, a student at Nashville United Methodist Church Weekday School, is all smiles during the Hallloween Costume Parade.

Cindy Hale of the Nashville Graphic passes out lots of candy to trick-or-treaters Friday morning.

Katelyn Barnes and Imoni Braswell gather goodies while walking in the Halloween Costume Parade Friday.

Teachers at the Nashville United Methodist Church Weekday School got into the Halloween spirit during Downtown Trick-or-Treating. Pictured (L-R) is Sharell Hooker and Melissa Hinkle as a football player and the Queen Bee.

Anna Carson Dempsey, a student at the Nashville United Methodist Church Weekday School, dressed as Goldilocks for Downtown Trick-or-Treating with her school.

Jase Moore opens his bag for a few treats while participating in the Halloween Costume Parade in downtown Nashville. He is a student at the Nashville United Methodist Church Weekday School.

"Daddy..." said my son to me. "Yeah, buddy." I replied back to him.
"My pumpkin went to see Jesus last night."
This was our post church conversation this past Sunday afternoon. My son was informing me that the little pumpkin that we picked out at Island Farm in Manteo (awesome place by the way, hidden gem in the Outer Banks) was officially dead.

The color in the autumn leaves was at its peak as Peachtree folks met to worship on Sunday morning. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present. Sanctuary flowers were given by Joan and Ray Eason in memory of her parents, Raymond and Elizabeth Eason. Special music was by David Griffin, with an introductory accompaniment by the pastor at the piano. David whistled a medley of beautiful hymns, including "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art," and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." It was beautiful and inspiring.

Sunday School began at 9:45, with Elder Earl Cary welcoming everyone, singing an opening song with Mrs. Frances Hedgepeth at the piano and making a few announcements. We then went to our classes. Church service followed at 10:45. We began by singing "God Is So Good." Benediction was given by minister Chris Matchem. He greeted everyone and we then sang, "Faith is the Victory" and "I Need Thee Every Hour." Elder Randy Goodbrod gave meditation for communion. We had our communion service followed by giving of tithes and offering.

Busy schedules, commitments and just sometimes just being too tired to do anything, has kept Sue Shearin, Harriet Griffin and JoJo Ricks from getting together lately....."but" everything was put aside on Friday night for a get together and catch-up time at Sue Shearin's home. There were a lot of stories, laughing and giggling, then a lot of yawning that ended the night. It was a fun; well overdo time together for these 3 "sistas'.

There were lots of princesses, super heroes, goblins, animals, and more at the Family Fall Festival at the Red Oak Baptist Church Family Life Center on Saturday, October 31! Over 300 children and adults from the church and the community participated in the event. They enjoyed such games as fishing, Nerf bow shoot, Hawaiian ring toss, putt-putt, pick up ducks, ball games, corn hole, and bowling, as well as, a cake walk, face painting, and music.

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden recently announced that $2.5 million in grants is now available for projects to educate new and underserved farmers about more than 20 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency programs that can provide financial, disaster or technical assistance to the agricultural community.

Nash Central keeper Colby Carter (with ball) made several key saves last Friday against Northern Nash.

RED OAK -- Jeff Dodrill has never been a fan of paper championships during his successful tenure as the cross country coach at Northern Nash High School.
Before cross country meets, times and standings are often crunched in an attempt to come up with a potential winner.
Utilizing that endeavor, Northern Nash was considered to be a prohibitive favorite in the boys race heading into last Saturday's Class 3-A East Regional Championships.

Standouts were plentiful for Nash County schools during last Saturday's action at the Class 3-A East Regional Cross Country Championships at the Red Oak Middle School Course. Among the county performers were (above) Daniel Belton (Northern Nash).

Northern Nash's Mackenzie Proctor (right) tries to pass a runner during last Saturday's Class 3-A East Regional Cross Country Championships, which were held at Red Oak Middle School.