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I feel everyone has really enjoyed the beautiful weather we have been having in this area lately. The sunny days have really made us all feel better. As I am writing this, Elizabeth Garner is predicting rain in the next few days. Let us remember God has not promised "Skys always blue." We really need the rain as well as the sunshine. At the time we need to thank God for each day of our life. We always need to say prayers for areas that are having floods and hurricanes such as Mexico and Texas. The weather here was really appreciated by those who attended the State Fair this year.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education held a public hearing on Monday to allow the public to share their thoughts on qualities they'd like to see in the new leader of the school system.
The 5 p.m. meeting only brought around 30 to the meeting and only eight spoke.
Board Chairwoman Evelyn Bulluck said the meeting was for the public and the board would not be responding during the forum.

Nash County residents will start their Halloween celebrations early this year, as the Third annual Monster Dash for United Way kicks off Saturday morning.
The 5K run will begin at 9 a.m. and the one-mile fun run will follow at 10 a.m.
The Nashville Parks and Recreation Department will once again host its Haunted Walking Trail on Saturday, October 31 at Glover Park.
Area businesses, organizations and churches will be set up along the park's walking trail giving out candy to area youth.

Over 200,000 pounds of Nash County sweet potatoes were donated to the Food Bank on Saturday, as part of the annual Yam Jam.
The event was held just outside of Nashville on one of Richard Tyson's sweet potato farms on Highway 58 Saturday morning, with over 100 volunteers coming out to pick a majority of the 200,000 pounds.
Milton Fields, a member of the Christian Men's Fellowship of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, the organization who heads up Yam Jam, said the event has been going on for 18 years though it first started in Old Sparta.

A committee put together to review Nash County's Human Resources Policy Manual presented changes to the Board of Commissioners on Friday during a recessed meeting.
The new policy manual is being revamped after 20 years of updates and amendments, said Stacie Shatzer, Nash County Aging Services Director who also chaired the policy study committee.

This year's fall festival at Nashville Elementary School will be a bit different than in year's past.
There will be the same games, food and other fun activities traditionally found at the event but this year, the festival will be for a purpose; to raise money for a brand new playground.
Ana Joyner, a member of the school's Parent Teacher Association, said this will be the first year the festival has raised money.

Willard Inscoe just celebrated a birthday milestone but said he's holding out for an even bigger one.
"He invited us to his 200th birthday," Anthony Gagnon said his grandfather told everyone at his 100th birthday party.
Inscoe turned 100 years old on October 20 and celebrated with around 100 friends and family at a party held at Rock Creek Baptist Church in Nashville.
Inscoe said 100 isn't that big of a deal.

The Tar River Orchestra and Chorus will kick off their 30th Anniversary season with a concert called "Autumn In Italia, Two Italian Masters" on November 7 at 7:30 PM at First United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount. Tickets are $15 and are available online at www.TarRiverLoveitLive.com, by phone, or at the door. Public and private school teachers will be admitted to the November 7th concert at no charge with school ID and as always, students get in free.

Early voting for municipal elections for Bailey, Middlesex, Nashville, Red Oak and Spring Hope will end Saturday, October 31. Those wanting to participate in early voting can do so at the Nash County Board of Elections Office at 1006 Eastern Avenue in Nashville. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The office will also open on Saturday, October 31 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for early voting.
Municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, November 3.

With Halloween approaching, it is a good time to think about scary stories. What's interesting is that it is not just American culture that has folktales and urban legends that have been around so long people view them as true, it occurs in countries all over the world.
Author Jan Brunvand compiled many of these into a collection called "Encyclopedia of Urban Legends." This will be the reference for some well-known and no-so-known stories.

Well October is all but over, which means things are about to get a bit crazy.
The holidays are coming!
If you didn't realize how close the holidays were, apparently you haven't been shopping lately.
I took the boys Halloween window shopping recently and they couldn't decide if they wanted to look at monsters or Christmas trees.

There have been no controversial issues during this local campaign season in Nashville- which usually predicts low voter turnout for Election Day.
Sadly, this is the case in many municipal elections around the nation. When something happens that changes our town or the life we enjoy here, we're quick to speak out and demand action, yet many folks won't take a few minutes out of their schedule on Election Day to vote.
Our lives and communities are directly affected by the decisions made by local town boards. Town council members make decisions as to how our town will grow.

With the exception of Christmas - Halloween is one of children's favorite times of the year. Who could blame them - it's FREE Candy Night. Halloween night is October 31st and the Town of Nashville has some great activities for kids of all ages. First is the "Haunted Walking Trail" at Glover Memorial Park from 5:00 till 6:15. Following this event is the "Movie Night" at Glover Memorial Park starting at 6:15pm - showing "Monsters Inc." The town will recognize Trick or Treaters from 6pm until 8pm in many of the neighborhoods around town. Following are some safety tips for Parents, Drivers, Residents, and Little Ghosts and Goblins!

HALLOWEEN PARTY -- This photo was found in The Graphic's 1977 archives of a local day care Halloween party. Can you spot any familiar faces?

A vehicle stop near Middlesex led to the discovery of drugs last Thursday night and the arrest of a 36-year-old woman.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division conducted the stop on 264A near Middlesex around 11 p.m. on Thursday, October 22.
The driver, Amanda Gail Dille, of Driver Road, Zebulon, was on probation for two counts of school attendance violations.
A search of Dille's vehicle was conducted and 2.5 grams of heroin, marijuana residue, a marijuana smoking pope and a cut straw were located and seized.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office arrested a Rocky Mount business owner after discovering marijuana plants at his business.
The Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested Edward Scott Bass, of 7247 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount, on Monday, October 19 for manufacturing marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.
An investigation revealed that Bass was allegedly growing marijuana plants behind the family business.

INCIDENTS
A failure to stop at the scene of an accident and safe movement violation was reported on 10/19/15 at 128 Arrowood Drive
A possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and driving while impaired was reported on 10/19/15 at 367 W Washington Street
A larceny (shoplifting) was reported on 10/22/15 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue

A manufacturing marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 10/19/15 at 1300 S Wesleyan Boulevard
A stolen truck key was reported on 10/19/15 at 4230 Green Hills Road
A felony larceny was reported on 10/19/15 at 4572 Annie Leigh Lane
A breaking, entering and larceny, damage to a coin machine and injury to real property were reported on 10/20/15 at 4883 S Highway 58

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from October 19 through 23.

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International's Mu Chapter of Rocky Mount has awarded a scholarship to Malinda Pennington to help her pursue her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Malinda is studying in the area of Special Education at NC State University. Her interests include the development of effective undergraduate teacher education programs so that general and special educators are prepared to meet the needs of students with autism.

Elijah Luper Jr. and Kathi Luper, of Nashville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Lynn Luper, of Nashville, to Thomas Pendleton Boddie, of Nashville. He is the son of William Lewis Boddie, Sr. and Kim Boddie, of Nashville. A December 12, 2015 wedding is planned at Rose Hill Plantation.

Monday,, November 2 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount
Monday,, November 2 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Spaulding Family Resource Center, 615 South Pine Street, Spring Hope
Tuesday, November 3 from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Honeywell Corporation, 3475 Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, November 3 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Stony Hill FWB Church, 9649 Stony Hill Church Road, Middlesex

The grounds of Nashville Elementary School got a face lift last Tuesday, as Lowe's employees spent the entire day at the school doing multiple projects.
The projects were a part of Lowe's Heroes, a program that encourages employees to team together, adopt a volunteer project with a local non-profit or public school and make a difference.
Employees spent the day doing various landscaping projects, beautifying walkways and painting, said Rocky Mount Lowe's Manager Eliot Smith.

Nashville United Methodist Church is offering a healing service for the community on Sunday night, November 1.
Pastor Ralph Brown, Senior Pastor of the church, said the service is the second one the church has done.
"It's something done in response to a perceived need," he said.
Brown said the first service was done at the spur of the moment, after he was led to do it. He said it was well received and he felt God leading him to do another one.