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A team of Nash Community College administrators recently outlined best practices at the 45th Annual Association of Community College Trustees Leadership Congress in Chicago, Illinois.
The title of the program, presented by NCC Board Chair Sam Dickens, NCC President Dr. Bill Carver, NCC Business Technologies Department Chair Dr. Amy Harrell and NCC Humanities and Social Sciences Department Chair Lisa Cooper, was “Transforming a College Culture Through the First Year Experience.”

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Mu Chapter recently gave a Grant-in-Aid monetary award to Kayla White, a student at North Carolina Wesleyan College who is preparing to become a teacher.

UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 6 members Edith Whitby (at left) and Margaret Sink (at right) attended the UDC 121st General Convention in Richmond, Va.

Henry Fisher passed away November 29,  2014. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 at 2 pm at Cornerstone Funeral Home, Visitation will follow. Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, Nashville.

North Carolina Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bob Etheridge reminds Nash County farmers and producers that the FSA borrowing limit for microloans increased today from $35,000 to $50,000.  Microloans offer borrowers simplified lending with less paperwork. Etheridge said it makes borrowing from FSA a “first opportunity” to farm or quickly expand existing operations.”

Christmas spirit will fill the air the first weekend in December as numerous activities are set to take place in Nashville.
The 4-H Holiday Extravaganza Shopping Spree will kick things off on Friday morning at 10 a.m. This is the 14th year the event has been held.
Sandy Hall, Nash County 4-H Agent, said this year’s event will feature new vendors, which has helped the event stay successful over the years.

In less than a year, Nashville’s Business Center will be home to a new EMS Station.
Nash County Commissioners received an update on the proposed center, which has been in discussion for over a year. Derek Hawkes, Nash County Facilities Director, said plans are for construction to start on the building in late March or early April of 2015 and be complete within six months.

A Nashville man is working on a book that details the history of fire services in Nash County.
Todd Joyner said the book’s purpose is not only to document the history of fire departments in the county but also to honor Nash County’s Fire and Rescue Service.
“To my knowledge nothing like this has ever been done like this,” Joyner said.

The Nashville Graphic is introducing officers of the Nashville Police Department each month as part of an “Officer Spotlight” series.  The articles are featured the last Thursday of each month  to help Nashville residents get to know the officers who protect and serve their communities.
Officer Name: Jennifer Bull

Fellow Ruritans at the Coopers Ruritan Club can always count on Maryanne Sprague for a smile and a positive attitude, no matter what the situation.
Sprague was named the Ruritan of the Year at the club’s annual Appreciation Banquet held on Thursday night.
The award was presented by Stuart Lamm and shocked Sprague, who said she had no idea she’d be this year’s recipient.

A solid brass bell that used to signify the comings and goings of a train hauling lumber in Momeyer many years ago was recently donated to the Town of Momeyer to display.
The bell belonged to Sharon Edwards Gagliano, who was the granddaughter of Nero Edwards, who purchased the bell at an auction.
“It was left for me,” Gagliano said on Friday at Momeyer’s Town Hall.

The Town of Nashville recently received word that it had received funding to assist with a project that would provide sewer to Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients (CIFI).
Last week, council members met to hold a public hearing and to give approval to a final application for the grant funding. Prior to that, a preliminary application had already been submitted but the town receive notification earlier this month from the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) that it had been awarded.

Colonel Bill Grey, commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Frank L. Perry, Secretary of the Department of Public Safety presented several employees and civilians with awards from the department in a ceremony recently.  The awards given included the State Highway Patrol Meritorious Award, Samaritan Award, Humanitarian Award, and the Appreciation Award.

“You’ve served us. Now let us serve you.”
That was the theme for Saturday night’s Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner, which was sponsored by the Oak Level Ruritan Club.
The event brought out over 30 veterans for dinner and entertainment.

It’s my favorite time of the year, Thanksgiving.
After all, what could be better than a feast that includes all of my favorite foods, the fact that no one expects me to do anything, and an afternoon nap is a requirement. It is such a great day, it even makes spending time with family in a confined space and watching football worth it.

Black Friday is just days away but don’t worry, if you don’t think you’ll have the energy to shop on Friday after gorging yourself with turkey on Thursday, you’re in luck! Many stores are now open on Thanksgiving Day so you can skip being with your family to shop!
Maybe you’ll have some leftovers when you come back.

By the time you have settled down for Thanksgiving and get around to reading this part of the paper –– and if you are a Black Friday shopper –– you’ve probably mapped out your plan of action for Friday to navigate to all the big box stores early Friday morning to catch all of the early bird deals. Or you might be heading out Thursday night since many of the big chains are opening Thanksgiving day.

Is it me or has the season of “fall” disappeared from our calendars?  I mean - we just put away the Halloween decorations and whoosh…the weather turned cold.  Now, with the cold weather here and our thoughts directed toward Christmas, it is time to start thinking about holiday safety. 
First and foremost I would recommend “Awareness” on everyone’s part.

Dear Editor:
Do we really have a broken immigration system or do we have a broken immigration law enforcement system?
 Approximately 60 percent of the citizens of the United States believe that we have a broken immigration law enforcement system. While less than 40 percent of the citizens believe that we have a broken immigration system.

TREE LIGHTING –– This photo was originally published in The Graphic on November 30 1976 of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held at Tarrytown Mall. Officiating were Jake Rosenbloom (left) president of the Merchant’s Association; Martha Dixon, Miss Santa Claus, and Rocky Mount Mayor Fred Turnage. The brief ceremony was followed by concerts by the First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir of Scotland Neck and Steve Schmidt organist.

During this year’s Halloween “Booze It & Lose It” campaign, law enforcement officers from across the state arrested 583 drunk drivers before they could create real life nightmares on North Carolina’s roadways. 
“The safety and security of our citizens is a top priority of our administration and North Carolina’s law enforcement,” said Governor Pat McCrory.

INCIDENTS
A breaking and entering a motor vehicle, larceny after a breaking and entering and damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 11/17/14 at Lucas Automotive, 106 S Barnes Street
A larceny was reported on 11/17/14 at 201 Essex Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from November 17 through 21.

Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent of the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School District was one of over 100 district leaders chosen from across the United States for their leadership in helping transition their districts to digital learning.
The White House and the U.S. Department of Education selected Jackson to participate in a November 19 ConnectED to the Future Convening at the White House in recognition of his commitment to Future Ready schools.

Theresa Dozier Ward Brown ‘’Aunt Tee’’, 81, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was born December 8, 1932 in Nash County. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Marvin and Lucile Parker Ward and her husband of 37 years Milton Eugene Brown.