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Two brief vacancies on the Nashville Parks & Rec Advisory Board have been filled, with Mary Richardson and Barbie Crews appointed to two-year positions at the Jan. 16 Nashville Town Council meeting.
Parks & Rec Director Koy Worrell thanked former members Jason Edwards and Melissa Lumpp, who had each served four years, and two terms on the board.

Burning of personal property reported at 1065 Nick Coley Rd., Whitakers on 1/14/24
Assault-simple reported at 1452 E. Old Spring Hope Rd., Nashville on 1/18/24
Larceny-felony reported at 3430 Batchelor Rd., Nashville on 1/16/24
Financial transaction card fraud reported at 3822 Flat Rock Dr., Battleboro on 1/19/24

As I prepare to preach throughout February on the subject of worship, I discovered this helpful piece that can help us grow in our worship.
Worship is critical to exercising ourselves unto Godliness. Below are a few simple exercises that are designed to help you explore this important Discipline of the Spiritual Life.
Learn to practice the presence of God daily.

Braswell Family Farms presents $800 to A Touch of the Father's Love organization on behalf of the community who attended the Braswell Family Farms New Year's Eve Egg Drop. Pictured above, left to right, are: Ronald Trey Braswell, III, Braswell Family Farms President; April Baker, Founder and Executive Director of A Touch of the Father's Love; and Brittany Armbruster, Communications and Engagement Specialist at Braswell Family Farms.

During the 2023 Toys For Tots Campaign this year, Pfizer Rocky Mount not only collected toys from the employees for children, but also made a donation of $10,000 to the program honoring David Sannes, long time TFT Coordinator who passed away in March of 2023.

David Viverette and Stephanie Viverette to Carrie Byrum; one acre, .837 acres and .9 acres
Brantley Land, LLC to Graham Barnes and Nichole Barnes; 4.57 acres
Dixie Place Rentals, LLC to CMH Homes, Inc.; 7975 Race Track Road, Castalia; $40,000
Donald V. Joyner Jr. and Victoria Joyner to Steven Tyrrell and Tiffany Tyrrell; Oak Level Crossing, Phase II, Lot 45; $280,000

Building Permit Residential
Adams Homes, 5118 Dogwood Dr.; new single family; $250,000
Adams Homes, 5117 Dogwood Dr.; new single family; $250,000
Adams Homes, 8622 Shallow Creek Trail; new single family; $250,000

RED OAK -- As Northern Nash High School's girls basketball program continues to rebuild, the Lady Knights will look to Red Oak Middle School for future prep standouts.
And ROMS, as usual, has plenty to offer as the Lady Tigers consistently produce one of the area's top middle school squads.

RED OAK -- Two trends have always been in style during the 20-year history of the Red Oak Middle School boys basketball program.
Those would be winning -- and winning thanks in part to a ferocious full-court pressure defense.
Both intangibles are once again in play for the Tigers during the successful 2023--24 hardwood campaign under the direction of head coach Russell Rouse.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Just a few years ago, Northern Nash barely had enough boys to fill a team -- let alone compete for the Big East Conference team crown.
But the Fighting Knights' pool resurgence has been quick and thorough -- so much so that Northern swept every meet this season in the Big East, including last Thursday's league championship at the Harrison Family YMCA.

NASH COUNTY -- It's beginning to look like this Friday's matchup between Northern Nash and homestanding Roanoke Rapids will determined the boys regular season champion in the Big East Conference boys basketball standings.
The clubs are tied atop the race with one league setback to date -- and the closest team behind them (Bunn) has three losses heading into the final two weeks of the campaign.

ZEBULON -- Celebrate your loved one this Valentine's Day with Muddy's Valentine's Day gift pack from the Carolina Mudcats.
Starting at $100.00 for box seat level tickets, or $120.00 for premium level seating, this new Valentine's Day themed gift pack features a Mudcats-themed teddy bear and a 10-game voucher pack for use during the 2024 season at Five County Stadium.

January brought celebrations across the nation recognizing the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision for equality for all men and women of all races.
I've listened to conversations and opinions on both sides of Dr. King's vision and where it is today.
Sometimes I think we forget just how little time has passed since King gave his speech in 1963. Sixty-one years may seem like a long time ago, but really it's not.