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For one night only the Gateway Convention Centre in Rocky Mount is undergoing a transformation to a classic 60s nightclub. On Friday February 13th the legendary smooth vocal group The Platters will perform at what will be known for one night as Club T-R-O-C.
The Platters will make this transformation real filling the room with impeccable harmonies singing their long list of smooth stylized uptown soulful hits.

The 2015 season at Cherry Hill in Warren County begins on February 8th with a performance by Timothy Sparks, tenor. Mr. Sparks will be accompanied on the piano by Deborah Hollis as he presents works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Faure’, Britten, and Schuman.
Timothy Sparks has appeared with opera companies in the United States and Europe.

The Nashville Chapter 332 Order of the Eastern Star recently donated $473.66 to Hospice of Nash General Hospital. Chapter treasurer Susan Ayers (third from left), presents the contribution to Hospice manager Cynthia Hall-Thomas (second from right), Medical Director Dr. Douglas Boyette (far right), Janelle Ezzelle (far left) president of Friends of Hospice and conductress of the Eastern Star, and Ken Ezzelle (second from left), the treasurer for the Hospice of Nash General Hospital Board of Directors.

Hobgood Academy recently announced its Honor Roll and Principal’s List for the second six weeks of school.

The 2014 President’s Cup was presented to Nash Community College’s Math Tank faculty and staff for their commitment in assisting and supporting math students and helping facilitate student success. The College’s most prestigious award is bestowed annually upon any individual or group who has made an indelible mark on the campus.

Thursday, February 5 from 1 until 5 p.m. at Draka Elevator Products, 2151 North Church Street, Rocky Mount
Wednesday, February 11 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Nash Community College, Building A, 522 N Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount
Thursday, February 12 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Moose Lodge, 521 Country Club, Rocky Mount

A total of 39 new graduates turned their tassels Friday night at the Tar River Academy commencement ceremony. Achieving a goal that once seemed out of reach; the new graduates walked the stage proudly as they received their high school diplomas. Every step taken was representative of each graduate’s transition to adulthood, higher education and/or professional careers. A total of 31 out of 39 graduates will continue on to community college.

The West Mount Ruritan Club recently installed new officers for 2015. Pictured (L-R) is: Sam Batchelor (first year director), Gold Joyner (second year director), Jeff Joyner (third year director), Lester Weaver (treasurer), Bob Alford (treasurer), Wayne Outlaw (vice-president), Johnnie Massie (president) and George Brothers, District Governor for the Rocky Mount/Durham District, who installed the new officers.

Leorita Hankerson (left) and John Denton (right) recently retired from  Southern Bank’s Nashville Board of Directors. Amy Beasley (center), Vice-President, City Executive of Southern Bank, Nashville  said  Hankerson and Denton have been very instrumental in the growth of Southern Bank and that the bank is very appreciative of the time they spent on the Nashville Board.

Russell Cockrell was recently recognized for 55 years of service to the West Mount Ruritan Club. West Mount Ruritan Club President Buck Pittman (at left) presented Cockrell (at right) with the special award.

Nash Community College has announced a partnership with Waste Industries resulting in a new Class B CDL Truck Driver training program including 40 hours of combined in-class learning and behind-the-wheel training. Through an existing training partnership, NCC also offers Class A CDL training for students interested in driving a vehicle with a semi-trailer or trailer with two or more axles.

At the beginning of every year, we humans love to make resolutions. The majority of them are unsuccessful because we set lofty goals that sound great in our minds, but are not likely achievable due to our busy lives or lack of long-term motivation. Many of those resolutions include eating healthier food (and less of it) and getting more exercise.

On a beautiful Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship.  It was on this date, 206 years ago, that the church first met and organized.  Since that time many events have occurred in the world.  The church building has burned three times, but God has always enabled this people to rebuild.  He has continued to bless them as they have sought to honor Him.

Pat and Melinda Griffin hosted a gathering at their home on Super Bowl Sunday for the youth and their families.
Everyone’s invited to WMU Focus Sunday on February 8.  WMU members will lead the service.
Several Women on Mission groups will meet next week at Red Oak Baptist Church.

Four thousand years ago, God spoke to a man by the name of Abraham and told Him to leave home and family. “By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8).

Recently the Bobby Godwin Family along with Richard and Linda Journigan celebrated Rachael Anne Godwin’s 10th birthday with a trip to Orlando, Fla.  Rachael got to fulfill her dream of swimming with the dolphins.  She got to be a dolphin “Trainer” for the day.  Rachael got to swim, feed, pet, ride and take care of the dolphins and some of the other cool animals at Discovery Cove.  Fun was had by all!  Happy Birthday Rachael!

The North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examiners recently announced that 173 North Carolina candidates successfully completed the Uniform CPA Examination during the October through December 2014 testing window.
Nashville residents completing the examination include Adam Shelton Lanier and John David Pike.  Benfield Gordon Hicks, of Rocky Mount, also completed the exam. 

“You are part of a special group. Only three out of 20 people who apply to be a police officer actually become one. This job is a calling. You should be proud,” Rocky Mount Police Department Lieutenant Larry Neal Boone told Nash Community College’s newest crop of heroes. Boone addressed the Fortieth Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Academy at NCC sharing wisdom from his own career experiences with the eleven graduates, “Be an ambassador for your department.

ROCKY MOUNT -- It was almost a formality that Rocky Mount would be crowned as the title holder at last Saturday’s Big East Conference Dual Team Wrestling Championships.
But the real suspense came in the battle for the second spot in the league, with Northern Nash and Southern Nash jousting for No. 2 -- which carries with it an automatic berth into the Class 3-A State Team Playoffs.

(L to R) Nash Central’s Bryant Weber (right) grapples for position against a Rocky Mount wrestler during last Saturday’s Big East Conference Dual Team Wrestling Championships. The annual mat event was hosted by Nash Central High School.

ROCKY MOUNT - After a first period that didn’t live up to the usual standard, Nash Central Middle School’s girls more than made up for it in the second quarter.
During that decisive stretch, the Lady Trojans held Rocky Mount scoreless en route to taking the lead for good.
Nash Central would go on to top the Lady Ravens by a 31-13 margin in a key Tri-County Conference basketball matchup at the old Rocky Mount High School Gymnasium.

Nash Central’s Naudika Howard (with ball) is fouled during the Lady Trojans’ victorty last Thursday afternoon at Rocky Mount Middle School.

RED OAK -- The Red Oak Middle School Tigers moved one step closer toward earning a playoff berth in the Tri-County Conference with a boys basketball victory last Thursday against Phillips Middle.
Playing at home, the Tigers won in convincing fashion by a 66-24 margin at the ROMS Gymnasium.
Red Oak has lost just twice this season, with both setbacks coming against non-league foe Toisnot out of Wilson.

ROCKY MOUNT -- As sloppy as the first half might have been, it closed with Nash Central Middle School clutching a 3-point advantage.
The second half was much more uptempo and exciting, though the Trojans weren’t overjoyed about the closing act.
Instead, Nash Central saw Rocky Mount rally for a 42-40 triumph in a Tri-County Conference boys basketball showdown last Thursday evening at the historic Rocky Mount High School Gymnasium.

Nash Central’s Jordan Lynch (right) makes a strong move toward the basket during last Thursday’s boys basketball contest versus Rocky Mount Middle.