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UNC Pembroke recently announced Chancellors and Honors lists for the Fall Semester 2014. 
Locals named to the Chancellor’s List include Angela Louise Taylor of Castalia and Christine Michelle Friedrich and Kenya Dirae Williams, both of Spring Hope.

Nashville Chapter #332, Order of the Eastern Star, recently made a donation to Friends of Hospice of Nash General. Eastern Star officers (left to right) Janelle Ezzell, Ken Ezzell, and Susan Ayers present a check to Cindy Hall-Thomas RN, MSN and Hospice Manager and Dr. Douglas Boyette, Medical Director of Hospice and Palliative Care of Nash General Hospital. The Ezzells also serve as board members with local Hospice.

Brrrrr… We have experienced a streak of unseasonably cold weather. NCAF would like to remind you that pets suffer from cold right along with humans. Their fur coats could be equated to human indoor clothing. When you go outside without outwear and feel cold, they feel cold at exactly that same rate. And they have no footwear! We’ve heard people say, “But my dog likes to stay outside!” We are fairly sure they would be much happier in a warm shelter.

The clouds were clearing away as folks gathered at Peachtree for worship.  The sanctuary flowers were given by David and Lynn Griffin in memory of Jonathan Kerby Griffin.
The title of Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon was, “God is at Work Making You More like Jesus- 2”.  It was based on scripture found in Galatians 5: 16-17.

I hope everyone was safe and warm during the bad weather last week. Most churches cancelled services on Wednesday night due to the weather. Beulah Church of Christ was one of those. We also changed our senior luncheon and it was held on Friday at lunch. We had a good meeting even though some of our members could not attend due to sickness or other appointments.

Red Oak Baptist Church enjoyed Baptist Men’s Day on Sunday, January 18!  The day began with the Men’s Breakfast.  The Men’s Choir sang several selections.  Mitch Pullen gave the welcome and announcements.  Justin Carp, Pat Griffin, and Larry Camp offered prayers.  Ronald Sykes brought the morning message.

“Dad, can you help me?” Here are simple words expressing implicit faith and wholehearted trust. “Sure, sweetheart.” This answer is unquestionably proper. Jesus said, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14).
God’s kingdom is not one of earthly boasting, political spin, and public relations.

Members of the Eastern Star recently made a donation to My Sister’s House as part of a community outreach donation. Pictured (left to right) is Sue Smith, Secretary of Eastern Star, Beverly Whitehurst, Worthy Matron of Eastern Star and Meredith Holland, Executive Director of My Sister’s House. My Sister’s House provides shelter and services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Nash and Edgecombe counties.

Thursday, January 22 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the West Mount Volunteer Fire Department (sponsored by the West Mount Ruritan Club), 7955 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount
Saturday, January 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 652 Raleigh Road
Monday, January 26 from 3 until 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 South Church Street, Rocky Mount

Dr. Scott Wiley Younkin, a board-certified internal medicine physician, recently joined the Middlesex Powell Clinic, located at 7540 Middlesex Corporation Parkway.
Dr. Younkin received his medical training from the Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis.

Sen. Newton (R-Wilson) was sworn in last Wednesday for his third two-year term representing the 11th District in the North Carolina Senate. The oath of office was administered by North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin.
“I am honored and humbled by the tremendous responsibility the people of the 11th District have given me,” said Newton.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Red Oak Middle School’s quest to make the Tri-County Conference Boys Basketball Playoffs comes down to a simple equation.
If the Tigers can win their remaining five games, they are in the postseason -- no questions asked.
But a loss could put Red Oak into a predicament, depending on how the other top clubs in the Tri-County’s North

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School maintained hope that one -- or even both -- of its varsity squads come could up with a victory during last Friday’s basketball journey to Rocky Mount.
But it wasn’t mean to be as the Gryphons and Lady Gryphons delivered a clean sweep at the RMHS Gymnasium.
Rocky Mount’s boys held off the Bulldogs by a 67-62 margin at the RMHS Gymnasium.

WENDELL -- During the early portion of the event, Southern Nash coach Eddie Coble was asked by a fan if he had done anything to upset the people at Corinth Holders.
After all, Southern Nash’s day had gotten off to a rocky start at the annual Jolly Roger Invitational Wrestling Tournament, which is hosted by CHHS.

Southern Nash’s Jacob Whaley (bottom) tries to hang on during this match against a Rocky Mount performer as part of last Saturday’s action at the annual Jolly Roger Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Corinth Holders High School in Wendell.

Southern Nash’s Vyshaun Richardson (right) tries to gain an advantage during his match as part of last Saturday’s action at the Jolly Roger Invitational Wrestling Tournament. The annual event was staged at Corinth Holders High School in Wendell.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are opening-week results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball League:

MARYVILLE, TENN. -- Freshman Adrian Moore turned in a stellar all-around performance on Saturday afternoon, helping his North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishop men’s basketball team secure a 68-66 win at USA South Conference foe Maryville College in the Volunteer State.
Moore netted a game-high 16 points to go along with nine rebounds, six assists and five steals.

NASHVILLE -- The Nashville Recreation Department will host spring sports signups from Feb. 2-6 at the Town Hall.
Times will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Cost is $15 for  town residents or $30 for non-residents.
Signups will be available in the following sports and age groups:

Red Oak Middle School’s Vinsa Phillips drives for a basket for the Tigers during last Thursday afternoon’s road basketball conquest against the Rocky Mount Ravens.

Red Oak Middle School’s Tyra Cutchin (right) speeds through midcourt for her team during last Thursday’s Tri-County Conference girls baskeball victory against the Rocky Mount Ravens.

Members of the Red Oak Lady Tigers’ basketball team show emotion as Red Oak finishes off Rocky Mount during a Tri-County Conference basketball game last Thursday. Red Oak will be at home today to take on Phillips Middle School.

Nash Central’s Ke-Shun Peoples delivers a basket during last Friday night’s road conference showdown against rival Rocky Mount.

Nash Central’s Rebecca Speight cans a jumper during last Friday night’s road girls basketball setback versus Rocky Mount.

Roy Lee “Buck” Wiggs, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015.  He was

born in Nash County January 4, 1935 to the late Ed and Stella Whitley Wiggs. In addition to his parents, Buck was preceded in death by a brother, Ben Wiggs, a sister, Sissy Edwards and step-dad, William Driver.