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Thanks go out to the ASP Missionaries from Red Oak United Methodist Church that made homes in the mountains of North Carolina warmer, safer, and drier as part of the Appalachian Service Project. On Sunday, June 28 they shared stories of their trip, the projects they worked on, and the people they met. Their service is greatly appreciated.
Children and chaperones from Red Oak Baptist Church will traveled to Lynchburg, VA this week to attend CentriKid.

Some folks portray the Christian life as a bowl of cherries or bed of roses. "Come to Christ," they say. "Your troubles will be over." As a certain rental car advertisement once retorted, "Not exactly." Someone forgot to pit the cherries. Someone else didn't take the thorns off the roses.
Becoming a Christian does not suddenly remove all your problems. In fact, conversion to Christ can intensify those difficulties. Not everyone appreciates the followers of Jesus. Don't let this deter you. Christ will teach you how to cope with your problems. Christ will support you in the midst of your troubles.

Hey grandpa, what's for supper (remember the Hee Haw Show?) Trout tar tare, pork belly with spicy sorghum and crushed peanuts, pork chop with blueberry and mustard seed chutney, roasted sweet potatoes and sweet NC kale. Nope, this wasn't part of an old TV show; this was just a few of the items on the menu at SoCo an 11-acre farm and restaurant on Slabtown Road in Wilson. Jennifer and Carl Turner along with Donna and Terry Milligan and other Body Image Gym members from Dortches, including the owner Dennis Ray enjoyed a fine meal creatively prepared using wholesome NC ingredients.

Friday, July 10 from 1 until 7 p.m. at Petsmart, 1462 Jeffries Road, Rocky Mount
Monday, July 13 from 2 until 7 p.m. at Northside Community Church, 1660 Beaver Pond Drive, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, July 14 from 9:15 until 11:30 a.m. at Boddie Noell, 1021 Noell Lane, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, July 14 from 2 until 5 p.m. at Wesleyan College, 3400 N Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount

NASHVILLE -- Last Thursday's much-anticipated matchup between Roanoke Valley and host Nash Rec never made it to the finish line.
The squads -- both expected to be in competition for the Nash-Halifax Swim League Championship -- dueled through three events before action was called due to poor weather.
Because of that, the final results don't county. The clubs will try again July 23 at 5 p.m. at the Roanoke Rapids Aquatic Center.

NASHVILLE - With the threat of poor weather looming, the decision was made to start last Thursday's swim meet between Westridge and host Birchwood about 15 minutes ahead of schedule.
The strategy proved to be a smart one as the event was staged in full, with Westridge earning the Nash-Halifax Swim League victory by a 309-200 margin at the BCC Pool.

KNIGHTDALE -- Before the game started, members of the Nash County All-Stars coaching staffs reminded their players that the Louisburg foe would probably be the toughest opponent the stars would face this year.
That proved to be a correct assessment as Louisburg put together an effective performance to defeat Nash County by a 13-2 margin in Monday's opening-round contest of the Tar Heel 9-10 District 6 Baseball Tournament.

ZEBULON -- Mark Zagunis hit a three-run double in the second, Victor Caratini drove in two with a bases-loaded single in the fifth and had a solo home run in the eighth as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans pounded out a 12-0 win against the host Mudcats at Five County Stadium on Sunday night in a Class A Carolina League baseball event.
The game started one hour and 48 minutes late because of rain and was called after the top of the eighth when the rain returned for the second time.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School will host its annual Youth Volleyball Camp from July 13-15 at the NCHS Gymnasium.
Cost is $30 per athlete, and the event is open to youngsters in grades 6-12.
The event will run from 6-8 p.m. each day. Check-in will begin July 13 at 5:30 p.m. Each camper will receive a T-shirt at this time.
Appropriate attire is required, including knee pads and tennis shoes.

(L to R) Birchwood Country Club swimmers Berkeley Miller and Roslyn Smith patient await their respective events during last Thursday evening's Nash-Halifax Swim League home contest against Westridge out of Rocky Mount.

WHAT A DAY FOR THE BARRACUDAS. Among the Birchwood Country Club competitors during last Thursday's home swim meet against Westridge were (above) Franklin Davis.

COMPETITIVE EDGE. Among the Nash Rec swimmers from last Thursday's home meet against Roanoke Rapids were (above) Chance Savage.

The Nash County Nationals All-Stars tangled with the Nash County American Red Oak All-Stars during a Nash County Parks and Recreation Spring Baseball Coach-Pitch finale last Wednesday at Spring Hope Elementary School.

NASH COUNTY -- Nash County's Parks and Recreation Department wrapped up its Spring Baseball League with a Coach-Pitch showdown last Wednesday at Spring Hope Elementary School.
Red Oak was a 24-9 winner over the Nash County Nationals in the contest.
Hitting leaders for the game were as follows:

NASH COUNTY -- Listed is the player roster for the Nash County 9-10 Baseball All-Star Team.
The club is currently taking part in the Tar Heel League District 6 9-10 Tournament at Knightdale Community Park in Wake County.
Nash County lost its tourney opener on Monday evening.

Nash County All-Star shortstop Jordan Vick (left) tags out a Louisburg baserunner at second during Monday's game at the Tar Heel 9-10 District 6 Baseball Tournament at Knightdale Community Park. Louisburg won the contest bya 13-2 tally to advance into the winner's bracket of the double-elimination format. Nash County was in action against Tuesday night in the loser's bracket.

Mrs. Ruth Whitehurst Manning, 87, died Thursday July 2, 2015.

Hattie Mae Williams, 90, of Rocky Mount, died on June 22, 2015.

Peggy Ann Perry, 63, of Dickens, SC, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015.

Valerie N. Boddie, 50, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015.

Sheila Rae Wilkins, 71, of Louisburg, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015.

Carolyn Joyner Dickens, 73, of Rocky Mount, passed away on July 6, 2015.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Rocky Mount location of H.D. Pope Funeral Home.

Travis Andrew Ricks, 35, of Nashville, passed away on June 5, 2015.

Ruth Carpenter Bailey, age 86 of Nashville passed away on July 2, 2015.

William Brinkley, 84 of Nashville, passed away on July 2, 2015.