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Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) proudly recently announced the addition of Nancy Nixon to its Tar River Advisory Council, which comprises Nash, Wilson and Edgecombe counties.

North Carolina’s egg prices were steady on small and medium, higher on large, lower on extra large when compared to last week. Supplies are moderate to meet a moderate demand. The North Carolina weighted average price quoted Thursday, Dec 11, 2014 for small lot sales of delivered, cartoned, grade “A” eggs was 227.00 for Extra Large, 229.20 for Large, 155.86 for Medium, and 114.00 for Small eggs.

Nash Central Middle School’s Naudika Howard (left) prepares to tip the ball away from a Rocky Mount Middle player during last Thursday’s girls basketball contest in Nashville.

A promise made: “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
The fulfillment announced: “In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.

Hospital chaplains are dedicated to helping patients and family members during times of crisis, when they are coping with difficult physical, spiritual and emotional challenges. Chaplains also provide comfort, support and assistance to health care workers as they care for others…and many of the hospital chaplains are volunteers.

SCOUTS LEARN SELF-DEFENSE - Girl Scouts from Rocky Mount/Nash that are in grades six through twelve participated in their local Self-Defense Day on November 22. As part of the event, scouts learned basic self defense.

The success of the 11th annual Lights of Love celebration will help area youth have a brighter year; funds raised from the event will go toward the Pediatric Emergency Department on the campus of Nash Health Care. The annual celebration, presented by the Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary, features a tree-lighting ceremony to honor those who are represented by a light on the Christmas trees on display in the Nash General Hospital lobby.

BUNN -- Southern Nash’s best start in recent boys basketball memory included a victory last Tuesday night against a backyard rival and long-time nemesis -- the Bunn Wildcats.
Despite the wealth of newcomers, reloading BHS was still able to take a solid Southern Nash squad to the limit.
But Bunn couldn’t hold on to a 13-point cushion heading into the fourth quarter, and Southern was able to rally for a 48-44 victory in the grudge matchup at the Bunn Dome.

ROCKY MOUNT - With all Nash County schools in attendance -- along with Wilson Hunt -- the Grant Wilder Wilson Invitational Tournament was destined to serve as a mini-preview for the remainder of the 2014-15 Big East Conference wrestling campaign.
If that’s the case, then Rocky Mount may be on its way to defending its league championship -- though there was a catch.

BUNN -- Southern Nash has experienced its share of difficulty in the early portion of the 2014-15 girls basketball campaign under veteran head coach Wayne Bryant.
But the Ladybirds did flash some potential during an early eight-minute stretch as part of last Tuesday’s road meeting against backyard rival Bunn High School.

NASHVILLE -- Veteran coach Minnie White has built a mini-dynasty on the girls basketball hardwood in recent seasons at Nash Central Middle School.
But it was easy to wonder if the Lady Trojans could repeat as Tri-County Conference champions this year following the graduation of Robbi Allen, who will undoubtedly go down as one of the top players in NCMS history.

NASHVILLE -- Not even a season-opening setback against Pattillo Middle School last Thursday has dampened Coach Kevin Leonard’s optimism about Nash Central Middle School’s 2014-15 boys basketball campaign.
The Trojans return two starters -- Stephen Tucker and Chris High -- from a club that went 8-6 overall last year.
“I think we can match (or better) that (mark),’’ Leonard said. “We should be able to if we continue to play hard.’’

Christopher High is back at the guard position this season for the Nash Central Trojans.

CHAPEL HILL -- Here are last Friday’s semifinal results and this weekend’s championship matchups in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s State Football Playoffs:

RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School has released its schedule for the 2015 varsity baseball season.
The Fighting Knights will kick off the campaign on March 2 with a road matchup against the Bunn Wildcats.
NN’s ledger is as follows, with home games listed in CAPS:

ROCKY MOUNT -- Freshman Kaimonne Douglas and junior D.J. Weaver combined for seven treys and 32 points off the bench to pace a hot-shooting North Carolina Wesleyan College men’s basketball team last Tuesday night in Everett Gym, leading their Battling Bishops to a dominating 94-74 win over William Peace University.
The first half saw NCWC net the first seven points of the contest before the Pacers could get on track offensively.

VIRGINIA BEACH -- Freshman KeChae Parker tallied her first career double-double last Wednesday night, but it would not be enough as her North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishop women’s basketball team fell just short at Virginia Wesleyan, 72-69.
Parker’s 14 points paced NCWC offensively, while her 11 rebounds were a game-high.

There was plenty of action last Saturday at the annual Grant Wilson Invitational Wrestling Tournament, which was hosted by Rocky Mount High School. Among the Nash County participants at the event were (abpve) Nash Central’s Jahkele Goins.

There was plenty of action last Saturday at the annual Grant Wilson Invitational Wrestling Tournament, which was hosted by Rocky Mount High School. Among the Nash County participants at the event were (above) Northern Nash’s Deonte Daniels.

Northern Nash’s Kendall Branch grabs the leg of an opponent during last Saturday’s action at the Grant Wilson Invitational Wrestling Tourney at Rocky Mount HS.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School celebrated its annual Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony last Monday evening on the NCHS campus.
Award recipients from the event were as follows, by sport:

High-level players (l to r) Tainasha Vines from Bunn and Destin Burgess from Southern Nash try to gain an advantage during last Tuesday’s girls basketball event in Franklin County.

Bunn’s Precious Walker (with ball) drives toward the basket during the Ladycats’ home girls basketball showdown last Tuesday evening against Southern Nash.

BUNN -- Northern Nash’s boys will take part in the Bunn High School Christmas Basketball Tournament later this month.
The event will be held  Dec. 29-30 at the Bunn Dome. Northern Nash’s opening-round game will be against the host Wildcats on Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bunn Dome.

Nash Central Middle School’s A’nya Bobbitt cans a jumper for the Lady Trojans during last Thursday’s home triumph against league foe Patillo Middle.