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As the old idiomatic expression goes...I didn't see that one coming!
This week brings an outcry from Nashville residents who aren't pleased about the proposed new industry site to be nestled into their neighborhood. My knee-jerk reaction was what could possibly be wrong with having an agriculture based food distribution center on Cooke Road? I was initially shocked - until I listened to the laundry list of new ambitions of the company.

Dear editor, I am doing some family research and trying to locate the gravesite of my grandfather five- times removed, Samuel Batchelor. I am hopeful that one of your readers could uncover this mystery.
Samuel Batchelor, born abt. 1748 in Deep Creek, Norfolk County Virginia. Deep Creek, Virginia is where his immigrant Batchelor ancestor, Richard Batchelor, had settled in 1658. Samuel Batchelor died in August 1827 in Nash County.

This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on Feb. 6, 1964. These three Nashville ladies look over materials for the heart fund campaign during a coffee hour held at the home of Mrs. Allen Barbee in Spring Hope.

Rotary Clubs of Nash County presented Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Journals to all Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) middle and high school students on Nov. 12 at Red Oak Middle School. This initiative, organized by Chad Thompson, Executive Director of Career and Technical Education at NCPS and members of the Rotary Clubs of Nash County, aims to enhance student mental health resources across the district.
The SEL journals, valued at $8,000, were created by mental health advocate and developer Gregor Baum.

We lost former President Jimmy Carter last week. Many have made less than favorable comments about him while he was in office. However, he has proven to be one of the most compassionate and caring presidents upon leaving office. He and his wife have worked so diligently for Habitat For Humanity.
But his death reminded me of an article back in 1976. Then President Carter shocked the nation in November of 1976 when he admitted that he repeatedly looked at other women with lust.

The Book of Proverbs, attributed primarily to King Solomon, is a collection of wise sayings and insights that aim to impart wisdom and understanding to its readers. Within this treasure trove of wisdom, Proverbs 3:5-6 stands out as a poignant exhortation for individuals seeking direction and confidence in their lives. These verses read:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV)

Elaina Willis, a Sophomore Photography major from Spring Hope, was among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List.
The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.

Mathew Nolan Jarrell, Matthew Nolan Jarrell, Lydia Jarrell and Lydia Grace Jarrell to James Thomas Klinefelter and Rebecca R. Klinefelter; 47.70 acres
Davenport Family Properties, LLC to Southern Postal Realty Holdings, LLC; 4241 South Hathaway Boulevard, Sharpsburg; $415,000
Margaret Applewhite to Antonio Terrell Avent; Pinecrest Subdivision, Section 3, Block E, Lot 7
D.R. Horton, Inc. to Alexander Cobb; Saddlebrook Subdivision, Lot 27

Multi-sectional; 710 Lindsay Rd., Nashville; Michael Langley; $45,000
New single family dwelling; 3912 Origin Dr., Bailey; Chad Craft; $230,000
Repair; 2418 Derby Dr., Rocky Mount; Billie Severini; $2,500
Singlewide; 11023 N. NC 58, Castalia; Steve Mills; $12,000