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Johnny Elwood Lynch, age 84, Wednesday April 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Laura J. Lynch. He is survived by his daughters, Veronica Adams (John) of Spring Hope, Elaine Bone (Carlton) of Nashville; Son, Stanley E. Lynch (Angie) of Red Oak; brothers, William (Bill) Lynch, Mitchell Lynch, Marvin Lynch, and sister Ellen Robbins; five grandchildren; great-eight grandchildren.

Linda Gail Newsome age 70 passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Atlas Newsome, she is survived by sons Roger Newsome and James Newsome; siblings, Barbara Berry, Fay Taylor, Charles Shearin, Margaret West, Tony Shearin and David Shearin.

Patsy Faye Batten Fisher, age 77, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born in Nash County on July 16, 1937 to the late Willis and Carroll Lowe Batten.

Kenneth Tucker, 49 of Spring Hope, passed away on April 13, 2015.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Zelma Smith, 68, Brooklyn, New York, died on April 10, 2015.

A Nashville couple has taken over ownership of the Church Street Grill.
The restaurant officially opened under new owners Butch and Claudia Mull on February 16. Nashville's Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Wednesday, April 8.
Butch grew up going to the grill when it was known as Pete's. He said he has always loved to cook and jumped at the chance to take over the restaurant when the former owner retired, which happened just after he retired from the Forestry Service.

Mama always said, "Associate with people higher up than you. They can lift you up. If you associate with people lower than you, they will take you down."
Following Mama's admonition, I sought the company of Wesley Ferrell, native of Southern Nash County. I think his family worried about my bringing him down.
Back in the day, nineteen and seventy-two, Wesley and I enjoyed an experience that later became the embryo of remarkable endeavors that shaped both my professional and personal life. We borrowed a canoe from Phillip Witherington, a biology instructor at LSU, known then around Wilson as Lee Street University.

If you're lucky enough to have a $20 bill tucked into your wallet or purse, slide it out and take a look; if not, you can always put a hold on taking selfies and texting to pull up a photo of the currency on your iPhone.
Check out the old guy. He looks a little scary, and appears wrapped in an old cloak. You can practically smell the pungent rubs mixed with cigar smoke that probably filled the rooms where he spent his time.

"I Speak for the Trees"
The Lorax by: Dr. Seuss
Yes, I speak for Nashville's trees -- and I speak for me!
Have you noticed (I'm sure you have unless you're blind) that Duke Energy Progress is saving us from future winter power outages by trimming the trees on or near the power lines.

Pictured above is the Nashville High School Class of 1965 which will be celebrating its 50-year reunion Saturday, April 18 at the Nashville Community Building.

INCIDENTS
An assault on a female and all other offenses/ROD was reported on 4/6/15 at 1836 Aspen Court
A breaking and entering a commercial and damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 4/6/16 at Glover Park, 1434 S First Street
A damage to property (vandalism) and assault on a female was reported on 4/6/15 at 125 Wheeless Circle

A felony larceny and damage to property was reported on 4/6/15 at 11248 Taylors Store Road
An obtaining property by false pretense was reported on 4/6/15 at 3328 Ed's Drive
An assault on emergency personnel was reported on 4/6/15 at 10669 Seven Paths Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 7 through April 10, 2015.

Nash Community College has been training law enforcement officers through its Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program for 16 years. Since 1999, approximately 420 cadets have graduated from the NCC BLET program and gone into their communities to serve and protect local citizens, many in the Twin Counties.

Nash County Commissioners met with legislators last Thursday night to discuss a number of issues that could impact the county.
Legislators who attended the dinner included Senator Angela Bryant and Representatives Bobbie Richardson and Jeff Collins. Senator Buck Newton was unable to attend.
A recent local issue Nash Commissioners have been discussing is the possible realignment of school systems to follow county lines of Nash and Edgecombe Counties. Senator Bryant made her feelings known to commissioners last week.

Larry and Laurie Faucette, of Charlotte are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Lynne Faucette, of Castalia to Matthew Tyler Habit, of Castalia. He is the son of Chris and Renee Habit, of Red Oak. A May 30, 2015 wedding is planned at the Magnolia Manor Plantation in Warrenton.

Chris and Lea Anne Flora, of Nashville, announce the birth of their daughter, Gracyn Louise Flora, born December 18, 2014 at 12:25 a.m. at Nash UNC Health Care. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Tim Williams and Doris Wells of Rocky Mount and the late Louise Williams. Maternal great-grandparents are the late Charlie and Della Joyner and the late George and Nellie Williams, all of Rocky Mount.

Thursday, April 23 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church,100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
Friday, April 24 from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church,100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, April 28 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Environmental Services Building, 1221 Thorpe Road, Rocky Mount

Audience favorite, pianist Thomas Pandolfi, will perform at Cherry Hill on April 19th. Mr. Pandolfi returns for his third appearance at the 1850's concert venue with a program of European masters and American classics.
Pandolfi is a graduate of The Julliard School, earning both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees as a scholarship student. He has been touring internationally since 2008, appearing in concert halls in China, Canada, Germany, Eastern Europe, Wales and many locations in the United States.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently announced that Boice-Willis Clinic of Rocky Mount has received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long‐term, participative relationships.
The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of primary care that combines teamwork and information technology to improve care, improve patients' experience of care and reduce costs.

Public safety agencies nationwide recognize the critical role played by Public Safety Telecommunicators. These professionals are the true first "first responders" and one of the most critical contacts citizens have with emergency services. Every year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as Public Safety Telecommunicators. In 1992, Congress proclaimed it a national week of recognition. Accordingly, Nash County Emergency Services will recognize National Telecommunicators Week during April 12-18, 2015.

TJ House and Hunter House (L-R) play a game of Cornhole on Saturday at the Collins Street Block Party.

Brianna Frazier (at right) gets her face painted on Saturday during the Block Party. Face painting was one of many events held at the annual event.

In an award ceremony on April 22nd, Nash Community College (NCC) will honor Robyn Raynor Perkerson of Spring Hope with the 2015 Nash Community College Outstanding Alumna Award recognizing her achievements as a past graduate to provide inspiration for current students. She was selected for the College's highest alumni honor for her excellence in leadership and service, and dedication to lifelong learning.

The Financial Management Consulting Group recently released its 2014 "North Carolina Bank Performance Report" which ranks Providence Bank as number 4 in overall performance compared to the other 68 commercial banks, savings banks and thrifts chartered in the state. The rating is based on asset quality, return on total equity, return on assets, efficiency ratio, loan growth and deposit growth. The report rates all the banks in North Carolina regardless of asset size.