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NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Youth Soccer League:

CONCORD -- Known as the epicenter of NASCAR, a visit to Charlotte Motor Speedway during the 10 Days of NASCAR Thunder is on every true race fan's bucket list, and in 2015 fans have more reason than ever to visit the iconic 1.5-mile superspeedway and get revved up for thrilling back-to-back weekends of white-knuckled racing.
It all starts this weekend with the biggest all-star event in sports, the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race (May 16) and culminates with the 56th running of the venerable Coca-Cola 600 on May 24.

Nash County Commissioners decided to hold off on voting for a resolution in support of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, agreeing to further discuss the resolution at a work session next month.
The resolution was brought before commissioners at the end of their regular meeting on May 4.
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is a joint venture between Dominion Resources, Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas and AGL Resources. The natural gas transmission pipeline is proposed to start in Harrison County, West Virginia and extend south into eastern North Carolina.

Keep America Beautiful (KAB) of Nash and Edgecombe Counties recently received a KAB President's Circle Award. The President's Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance made by certified affiliates of the national nonprofit in building and sustaining vibrant communities.
In qualifying for a President's Circle Award, KAB of Nash and Edgecombe Counties has met KAB's standards of merit by conducting an annual Community Appearance Index, calculating the affiliate's cost/benefit ratio, and administering activities in the areas of litter prevention, recycling and waste reduction, and beautification and community greening.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Nashville Wednesday evening at the intersection of Washington and Alston Streets, near CVS Pharmacy.
The victim is in stable condition at Vidant Medical and is expected to recover. He reportedly was walking home after completing lawn care service in the area and walked into traffic when crossing the intersection.

Danielle Lewis Strickland, of Middlesex, passed away Friday, May, 1, 2015. She was born in Nash County on May 6, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Phillip Lewis and Mary Daniel.

Jacob Craig Holland, grandson of Carl and Mary Ann Holland, is graduating this week from Clemson University with honors. His grandparents are very proud and look forward to seeing Jake soon. Way to go Jacob!!
I don't know if it was the pretty sunny weather that brightened our church on Sunday morning or if it was the 3 pretty ladies, Mary Louise Journigan Atkins, Peggy Harris and Jane Saunders sitting up front with their beautiful smiles. I personally think it was the pretty ladies!

WENDELL -- Just make the Top Four.
That was the main goal for Nash County's competitors at the Class 3-A East Regional Track and Field Championships, which were held last Saturday at Corinth Holders High School.
The top-four finishers in each event advanced to this Friday's Class 3-A States at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro.

RED OAK -- Each of Northern Nash's three victories over Nash Central in girls soccer action were nail-biters this season -- but each ended with the same result.
Northern continued its mastery over its backyard rival on Monday during first-round action of the Big East Conference Tournament at the NNHS Soccer Complex in Red Oak.
Again, the festivities went down to the wire as the Lady Knights were able to squeeze out a 2-1 triumph in overtime.

RED OAK -- Jermain Jones and Christian Tippette has piled up an expansive number of miles while training to be successful cross country and track and field distance runners at Northern Nash High School.
But Tippette and Jones won't be traveling too far away from Nash County to begin their collegiate careers.
Instead, Northern Nash's Dynamic Duo will be heading just 30 miles away to join the quickly-building cross country program at Louisburg College.

Northern Nash High School's Christian Tippette signs a letter-of-intent to continue his cross country career at Louisburg College. Pictured are (back, l to r) NNHS XC coach Jeff Dodrill, LC XC coach Jay Koloseus, NNHS Principal Chad Thompson and NNHS Athletic Director Patricia Haggery; (front, right) Kelley Tippette (mother). Not pictured is Brian Tippette (father).

WILSON -- Northern Nash's Tremel Davis reached the championship match of the singles competition at the Class 3-A Eastern Regionals, but was defeated by a 7-5, 6-3 margin by Cleveland's Dylan Betancourt.
Still, Davis has qualified for the upcoming Class 3-A State Championships, which will be held this coming weekend at the Burlington Tennis Center in Alamance County.

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Softball and Baseball Leagues:

Southern Nash High School's Asia High competes in the Girls Discus event during last Saturday's action at the Class 3-A East Regional Track and Field Championships. The event was held at Corinth Holders High School. The Class 3-A State Meet will be staged this Friday at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro.

Northern Nash's Stephen Whitehead (left) takes the lead during his leg of the Boys 3200 Relay at last Saturday's Class 3-A East Regional Track and Field Championships at Corinth Holders High School, which is located in Johnston County.

Northern Nash's Xavier Deans claimed second place in the Boys Shot Put at the Class 3-A East Regional Track and Field Championships -- and punched his ticket for this Friday's Class 3-A State Finals at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro.

FAYETTEVILLE -- The USA South Athletic Conference has announced is 2015 postseason awards in baseball with a total of 43 student-athletes garnering recognition.
The North Carolina Wesleyan College Bishops had a trio of players honored, led by junior Ciro Norzagaray's Second Team selection.
A shortstop who hails from Mexico City, Norzagaray led the Battling Bishops in nearly every offensive category this spring, including batting average, hits, doubles, triples, homers, RBI, total bases and slugging percentage.

Five students from Nashville Academy of Martial Arts traveled to Greenville to participate in the ECU Martial Arts Tournament on April 18. Trey Evans (pictured above) won fourth placed in weapons and sixth place in forms. Evans is in the seven to 13 year old class at Nashville Academy of Martial Arts.

CHAPEL HILL - Two major awards will be presented to schools at the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Annual Meeting today at the Smith Center on the University of North Carolina campus.
Green Hope High School in Wake County is the ninth annual winner of the Exemplary School Award while Southern Nash High School is the winner of the 2015 Sportsmanship Award.

ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats rallied for four runs in the eighth and held off a comeback attempt in the ninth while narrowly defeating the Frederick Keys 6-5 at Five County Stadium on Monday night in a Class A Carolina League baseball matchup.
The Mudcats swept the Keys in the four-game set and have won five straight games.
Carolina's (12-10) reliever Tyler Jones (S, 5) entered the game in the ninth after Dave Peterson allowed three runs and four hits in the inning.

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are Nash County Parks and Recreation Department Spring Soccer League Scores:

Representatives from LBJ Chevrolet recently presented the Nashville Recreation Department with a check for $500 as part of its 2015 Chevy Youth Baseball Program. LBJ has participated in this event for several years, donating not only money, but also equipment. Pictured L-R is: LBJ Sales Manager Curtis Lynch, LBJ General Manager Larry Wood, LBJ F&I Manager Bridget Tyson, LBJ Salesman Bill Morgan Nashville Parks and Rec Director Jim Glover and Nashville Recreation Athletic Coordinator Chris Taylor.

Nash County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution of support for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina but not without some compromise.
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on healthcare makes Medicaid expansion optional for states but North Carolina, so far, has declined to expand Medicaid eligibility for low-income residents.
Patsy McGhee, Assistant to the Superintendent, told commissioners on Monday during the board's regular meeting that the state's decision, according to several studies, was having a negative impact on jobs, federal funding, revenue for health care providers and county tax revenues.

Nashville citizens will see their water and sewer bills go up almost $8, as rates are proposed to increase in the upcoming 2015-2016 budget.
Nashville Town Manager unveiled the budget on Tuesday night at the board's regular meeting.
Mitchell said the $8 million budget was the result of the "combined efforts of town staff to set a financial course of action to serve our supporting public while implementing the directions desired by the Governing Body. Furthermore, it provides the funding necessary to maintain or increase the services provided by the Town of Nashville."

Nashville will be the place to be on Friday and Saturday, as the 19th annual Blooming Festival kicks off in Downtown Nashville.
This year's event promises to continue the festival's tradition of good food, lots of fun and great entertainment.
"It's hard to believe this marks the 19th year of the Nashville Blooming Festival," said chairperson Jo Anne Cooper, "We are so fortunate to have a strong committee of planners which consists of many past presidents of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce."