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Hiawatha F. Hilliard, 82, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

Carl Steven Cannon, 65, passed away Thursday May 7, 2015. He was born December 6 1949 in White County, TN. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Carl Cannon.

Visitation for Porfirio Mendoza Alvarado will be Friday, May 15, 2015 from 6-8:30 pm at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Nashville. A funeral service will be held Saturday, at 12 noon, also at Cornerstone. Burial will be held at Spring Hope Cemetery.

Jo Ann Pope, 82, of Rocky Mount, died on May 11, 2015.

Beulah Jenkins, 72, of Rocky Mount, died on May 11, 2015.

Nash County Commissioners approved a proclamation last week that recognizes Ruritan Founders Day on May 21.
The proclamation was requested by Nash County Commissioner Wayne Outlaw, who has been involved in Ruritans himself for around 20 years.
"I can tell you without question this is a group of givers," Outlaw said. "They give of their time. They give of their energy. They give of their resources all for one purpose; to make our communities a better place to live, work, and play."

Nash Central High School will present the musical, "High School Musical" May 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and May 16 and 17 at 2 p.m. at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Call 451-2860 for tickets.

Ben E. King is dead and I don't feel so good myself.
Okay, so I am borrowing that line from the title of a book by Lewis Grizzard after Elvis died.
King's rendition of "Stand by Me" should be in every rock and roll hall of fame, and, from my perspective, should be rated as more earth-shattering than the British invasion.

I'd say this year's Blooming Festival was a hit!
My kids, at least, would tell you so!
Prior to the carnival starting up last Wednesday night, I was asked the question, "mommy, is the carnival here yet," at least a dozen times a day.
My boys had their share of fun at the carnival on Wednesday and at the festival on Friday and Saturday. I bet many others can say the same thing.

The problem with history is that it starts out as news. It happens, is reported, and then finds its context in the world.
It is not a work of fiction, or a Disney movie where everything just sort of works itself out in the end.
However, we are seeing a movement I've not experienced in my lifetime that is all about re-writing American history. Groups are claiming things from our country's past need to be sanitized, as do our historical figures.

HARVEST FESTIVAL -- This photo was submitted by Mrs. Anise Poland Rose. She is pictured above (far right) riding in the Harvest Festival in Nashville. She believes the photo was taken in 1948. Pictured next to her (left to right) are Helen Pridgen Green and Demative Poland Tatum. They were representing Nashville Building Supply Company in the parade.

Nash County Manager Zee Lamb relayed concern about the increase in solar farms throughout the county at the latest Board of Commissioner meeting.
Three solar farms were a part of last Monday's agenda. Two farms were requesting extensions and the third was for a conditional use permit for a farm on N. NC 58.
Lamb said there had been talk in the community about the increase in solar farms in Nash County.
"It's clear that Nash County is very solar friendly," he said.

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from May 4 through May 8, 2015.

A larceny of a pocketbook was reported on 5/5/15 at 2920 Old Mill Road
A breaking and entering and larceny after a breaking and entering was reported on 5/5/15 at 3363 Cornell Drive
A breaking and entering and damage to personal property was reported on 5/5/15 at 2800 S. Halifax Road
A misdemeanor larceny was reported on 5/5/15 at 522 N Old Carriage Road

INCIDENTS
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 5/4/15 at 311 Boddie Street
A violation of a court order, driving while license revoked and driving while impaired was reported on 5/5/15 at 305 Church Street
A possession of counterfeit money was reported on 5/7/15 at 125 W Church Street

Nash County is continuing its efforts to expand broadband in unserved areas.
The county has been working with Jason Semple, an Economic Development Analyst-Technical Advisor under the Office of Digital Infrastructure, since last year to find ways to bridge the gap in service for Nash County residents.
Semple's work with Nash County is part of an initiative by the state. Broadband technology provides a critical foundation for public safety, economic development, education and efficiency.

Plans for Castalia's annual Fourth of July celebrations are well underway. Festivities in the works this year include the annual car show, parade, a fireworks display, live music, and various vendors.
The application and down payment for the fireworks display have been submitted. The Fourth of July planning committee is still waiting to meet with the Fire Marshal, but Committee Member James Alston said that meeting usually does not take place until June.

Nash County Commissioners recognized the seventh graduating class of the Nash County Citizen's Academy at their regular meeting last Monday.
"Nash County Government Works" met every Monday from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. from January 26 until April 20. This is the seventh year the academy has been held.
The academy features different topics each week that all focus on different aspects of Nash County Government. Nash County staff helped teach the sessions. Some of the sessions included tours of Nash County facilities, including the jail and 9-1-1 center.

The Cherry Hill concert series continues its spring performances on May 17th with a presentation by four members of the Meredith music faculty. Piano, cello, violin, and guitar music will be played by professors of those instruments. The concert will begin at 3:00 PM and will be followed by a reception for audience members and performers.
Dr. Margaret Evans is an award-winning piano teacher known for building students who play with depth of understanding, passion, beauty, and technical ease.

AUCTION! ~ We are planning to have the BIGGEST & BEST Online Auction! We are SEEKING lots of items such as gift certificates (restaurants, retail locations), stays at hotels, art, jewelry, dog/cat items, vacation packs, new and unique items, decor, tickets to events, gift cards, autographed memorabilia, gift baskets.... and the list goes on!

Nash-Rocky Mount Public School Honor Rolls for the third nine weeks are listed below:

Nashville's own singer-songwriter Valerie Wood will return to her hometown stage on SaturdayMay 16th at 7 p.m.
The performance will be held at Nash Arts, a significant place for Wood, as her grandparents, the late Ray and Anna Matthews, both played a critical role as founding members of the Nash Arts Council in the mid 1980's, working for the preservation of its historical building as a center for cultural and artistic expression.
Wood said she is thrilled to return to her roots in Nashville.