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Nashville Mayor Donald Street recognized Fire Captain Jason Edwards on Tuesday night for his efforts in talking a man out of suicide.
Edwards was surprised to be recognized during the board's regular meeting with a Certificate of Outstanding Performance. The certificate was requested by Chief Randy Goodbrod.
Edwards talked to a man over the phone who was talking about ending his life. Edwards kept the man on the phone for several hours.

Rocky Mount Academy students, Ezra Moore and Olive Ann Parker, placed in the North Carolina Historic Architecture Photography Contest. Ezra placed 1st in the Civil War markers and monuments division with a photograph of the Captain Samuel T. Williams marker. Olive Ann placed 2nd in the industrial and commercial building division with a picture of Rocky Mount Mills. The purpose of the contest is to introduce young people to basic photography techniques, to help them acquire an appreciation for architecture, and to illustrate the value of photographic documentation as a research tool.

Bailey Elementary School won the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Elementary School Battle of the Books competition on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. A total of twelve teams representing twelve different elementary schools from across the district competed to be the district champion. Battle of the Books is a competition that requires participants to read a list of 27 books, and each team is quizzed on the list of books read. The Bailey Elementary School team will now represent NRMPS in a Battle of the Books Regional Competition since they were crowned as the district champion.

Select Hampden-Sydney College students were recognized on April 23, 2015 at Final Convocation. At this annual event, student achievements are honored and various awards are presented.
Robert Harris received the Resident Advisor of the Year. This award is presented to the advisor who is most dedicated to their duties concerning residential life at the College. He is the son of Mariana M. Harris, of Castalia.

Richard Marston and Mitzi Musselwhite, of Wilmington, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Marston, of Wilmington, to Brad Bass, of Nashville. He is the son of Edward and Cathy Bass of Nashville. A June 9, 2015 wedding is planned at The Homewood Castle in Asheville at 4:30 p.m.

Dabney Griffin Casey of Wilmington and Benjamin E. Casey of Arapahoe, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Lee Casey, of Raleigh (formerly of Nashville), to Denis McDonough, also of Raleigh. He is the son of Bernadette McDonough and the late Denis McDonough of New York, NY. A wedding is planned for June 6, 2015 in Chapel Hill.

Nash County Commissioners and Nash-Rocky Mount School Board members met last week to discuss the school system's budget, a performance audit and the proposed change to school system boundaries.
Nash County Commissioners have voted 4-3 to seek legislation to go to a county line school system. The legislation, if approved, would send around 2,000 students who live on the Edgecombe County side of Rocky Mount and currently attend Nash-Rocky Mount Schools, to Edgecombe County Schools.

The other shoe dropped. What? Yes, for a little bit the Shelter was busy, but now it is VERY busy. Why the difference? Warm weather. The females are in heat and the males will break lose and travel for miles, just to find love. That is why BOTH males and females should be neutered and spayed/fixed. How many get into fights and get hurt? How many do you see dead or injured on the roads? How many get lost and can't find their way home? TOO MANY. The best gift you can give your pet is a trip to the vet to take care of those hormones.

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

Nashville United Methodist Church is offering an additional worship service for those who cannot make the traditional Sunday morning service.
"Society Worship" began on April 23 and seeks to imitate something done many years ago by one of the founders of the Methodist Church. John Wesley began meeting with what he called class meetings, or small groups.
"You met in people's houses," said Assistant Pastor Luke Whitehead.

Members of Red Oak and Bethlehem United Methodist Churches traveled to New Bern on April 12 to view the gardens of Tryon Palace. They had a wonderful time of fellowship. Stay tuned for details about their next trip.
Jacob's Friends traveled to Raleigh on Saturday, April 11 to attend the annual Special Needs Spring Carnival hosted by Brooks Avenue Church of Christ. There was plenty of fun, games, crafts, prizes, a petting zoo, bouncy houses and more. The next meeting of Jacob's Friends is scheduled for this Saturday, May 9.

Sunday School began at 9:45 Sunday morning at Beulah Church of Christ. Everyone was welcomed by elder Earl Cary and an opening song with Mrs. Frances Hedgepeth accompanying at the piano. Several announcements were given before to our classes. Church services began at 10:45 as our minister, Chris Matchem, welcomed everyone.

On a gorgeous Sunday morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church to worship. Sanctuary flowers were given in honor of Mary Jane May, church pianist. Special music was a solo by Marta Whitehouse, titled, "Something Beautiful".
Pastor Whitehouse's sermon was titled "We Need the Presence of the Lord" based on Genesis 37. This scripture recounts events in the life of Joseph, son of Jacob. Joseph came from a dysfunctional family but was still used by God to carry out God's purposes.

Sunday Drive will perform a free concert at Nashville Baptist Church on Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Sunday Drive is made up of family members Misty Treece, Dusty Treece and Jeff Treece.The Tennessee group was named the 2013-14 ICM Vocal Group of the Year and has won over 20 Entertainer and Vocal Group of the Year awards. They have performed at the Grand Ole Opry and on National TV.

Oscar Powell Atkinson, 72, of Middlesex passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015. A graveside service was held Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Ricky Anderson officiated.

Oscar W. Person, 100 years old, passed away on May 2, 2015.

Woodrow Jones, age 95, of Spring Hope passed away Tuesday, May 05, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine "Cat" Jones.

Momeyer's Town Council will hold a public hearing in June to consider a text amendment that would allow temporary health care structures.
The item was brought before the board earlier this month at their regular meeting.
Planning Board Chair Colleen Parker said their board had met in January to discuss what is being referred to as "Granny Pods" and recommended making changes to the town's table of uses to allow temporary health care structures as a permitted use.

A Nashville couple with plans to open a brewery in Nashville are instead considering a spot in Rocky Mount.
Chris and Erin Flora announced in February that they were opening Sweet Taters, Nashville's first microbrewery and restaurant.
After searching numerous locations in the downtown area, the Flora's said they were unable to find a suitable location within their budget so are now looking at potentially opening up in a spot in the Rocky Mount Brewmill.

Men donned a variety of women's shoes on Saturday as they took to the track at Glover Park and walked, and at one point ran, the 6/10 of a mile for the first annual "Walk the Track in Her Shoes."
Though the mood was light and laughter rang out as men stumbled around while they adjusted to wearing high heels, the message was serious: Domestic violence is a serious issue that needs more attention.

Nashville's Town Council received an update on the town's long awaited sidewalk project at their regular meeting earlier this month.
The project will provide sidewalk from First Street Extension all the way to Wal-Mart on Eastern Avenue. Another part of the project will provide sidewalk on S. Alston Street from Circle Drive to Circle Drive.
The project is part of Nashville's long-range plans of making the town more pedestrian friendly.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education accepted the 2015-2016 budget on Monday and will present the budget to Nash County Commissioners on Thursday.
School board members received a first look into the budget last week during a special meeting. Small group meetings were held the remainder of the week to tweak the budget and Finance Officer Susan Blackwell presented those changes on Monday.
The total projected budget includes $136.4 million in revenues, which is a $1.8 million decrease from the current budget.

Virginia Perry, of Nashville, is a 38-year cancer survivor. She has fought colon cancer, breast cancer and eye cancer.
On Friday night, she proudly walked with her husband, Jesse, during the Survivor Lap at the 21st annual Nash County Relay for Life.
Jerry and Retha Pappas have been participating in Nash County's Relay for Life for 20 years, doing whatever is asked of them to ensure the event is a success.
There were thousands of people at this year's event and each one has a story on why they are there. Some are survivors themselves, others know someone who have heard the words, "you have cancer."

Bubbles the Clown made balloons for the kids during the Kid's Walk on Friday during Relay.