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Caroline Campbell Kearney passed away August 10, 2015 at the age of 75.

Senora Collins Dunn, 67, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015.

John Webster Brown, 77, of Rocky Mount, died on August 8, 2015.

Christopher Maurice Hedgepeth, 43, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Rocky Mount, died on August 4, 2015 in Philadelphia, P.A.

Rosa Lee Carr, 101, of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015.

James William Taylor, 76, of Rocky Mount, died on August 7, 2015.

Teresa " T-Rap" Maria Hines-McFadden, 58, of Atlanta, Georgia, and formerly of Rocky Mount, died on July 29, 2015 in Atlanta Georgia.

Louise Long Harrell passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015.

Dorothy Jane Comeau, 68 passed away August 6, 2015.

Aaron Cevela Summerlin, age 91, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015.

Mollie Moore Deans, age 100, of Red Oak, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015.

Nashville Police are investigating the death of a 63 year-old man found unresponsive at his residence on Sixth Street. Police responded to an assault call at the victim's address just before midnight Thursday finding Greg Richardson unresponsive and bleeding.
The victim was taken to Nash General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
According to a press release, "All parties that were at the residence at the time of the altercation were interviewed and released.

Jimmie R. Ammons passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015.

Ernest Richardson, 59, of Gaston, , died on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

Charles W. Watson, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015.

Gail Moore Leanderts, age 63 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015.

ROCKY MOUNT - Nash Rec literally went down to the wire to continue its long-time dynasty at the Nash-Halifax Swim Championships.
The Sharks were tested by Roanoke Valley but were able to rally from an early deficit to once again take the N-HSL Team Championship.
The outcome of the event wasn't decided until Nash Rec gained six points in the Girls 15-18 Freestyle in the next-to-last race of the day.
Briana Winham picked up five points in that event for the Sharks, while teammate Emory New tacked on one point.

Despite not knowing how the general assembly will fund teacher's assistants in the budget, the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education moved forward with a plan to keep all 118 teacher assistants currently in the system.
Dr. Travis Twiford, in his first meeting as Interim Superintendent, told school board members that though school was starting in two weeks, they were still not sure of allocations the school system would receive.

Three Nash County Commissioners are backing off their support of a resolution they voted to approve last month, which offered a final compromise on school funding.
Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to resolve the funding inequities that commissioners say exist between Nash and Edgecombe Counties for funding of the Nash-Rocky Mount School System.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office is better utilizing its motor unit and has also added a bike patrol, both of which Sheriff Keith Stone hopes will better serve the citizens of Nash County.
The sheriff's office has had a motor unit for years but it typically only participated in parades, festival and other community events. Now, the unit will also be used for enforcement, said Curtis Moore, Public Information Officer with the Nash County Sheriff's Office.

Nashville's Police Department held its third annual National Night Out Tuesday night attracting more than 600 visitors. The event has been around nationally for 30 years and is typically held the first Tuesday in August.
This year's event was held at Glover Park rather than Stoney Creek Environmental Park. Nashville Police Chief Tom Bashore said the move to Glover Park possibly helped attendance. "Everybody is probably more familiar with the location, and the parking situation is easier and there is more space for stuff," he said.

Rumors have swirled over the types of businesses slated to come to Nashville, on the new development across from McDonald's but one rumor can be put to rest, as Zaxby's was confirmed last Wednesday night.
Jim Farmer, who owns the Zaxby's in Rocky Mount and Wake Forest, confirmed to Nashville's Town Council last Wednesday night that he had plans to open the restaurant in the new development. But first, Farmer wanted to ensure a sign ordinance is changed to allow signs to be erected at a 30-foot maximum height.

Much of Castalia's regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday was spent discussing issues with the town's water system. Brenda Strickland, owner of Strickland's Hair Salon, explained to the board that she is "having major issues with the water at [her] shop." The problems include a foul odor in the water that Strickland compared to sewage. Her daughter, having some of the same problems in her home, described the water as smelling of rotten eggs. "Something has got to be done," Strickland continued, as she expressed concern over the affects the water issues could have on her hair styling business. "It is very embarrassing. I put my clients back in the shampoo bowl and that horrible smell comes out."

Southern Bank has been in Nashville for many years, serving not only its customers but also the community.
Last week, the bank was recognized for its community spirit by being named the Nashville Chamber of Commerce's Business of the Year.
The award was presented at the Chamber's annual banquet, held last Thursday at Nash Arts. Cliff Joyner presented the award to Amy Beasley, who serves as the Vice President/City Executive of Southern Bank in Nashville.

A dance studio will soon be opening up outside of Nashville.
The Barre Dance Academy is planning to open at the end of August at 2611 Eastern Avenue, across from East Coast Equipment.
Nashville's Town Council approved a special use permit in July for Melinda and Will Coghlan, of Momeyer, to operate the dance studio. The site is in the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).