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The Cpl. Suzi Sannes Detachment 1262 of the Marine Corps League celebrated the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps on Saturday night with a Marine Corps Ball.
The event was held at the Gateway Convention Center in Rocky Mount.
The Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775.

Nash County is currently in the early stages of a countywide revaluation project which will become effective January of 2017. The state mandates that all counties reappraise real property at least every eight years. The last project was completed in 2009.
Pearson’s Appraisal Service was selected to assist the county with this project.

Nashville Fire Department Captain Jason Edwards visited the VOICE of Nashville meeting last month to discuss fire prevention.
Edwards’ presentation also included a free smoke detector, which was given to every attendee.
Edwards explained to participants the importance of having working smoke alarms on every level of the home and in each bedroom.

The Town of Nashville is looking at crafting a solar farm ordinance that is conducive to its land use plan.
Planning Director Brian Hassell told council members at the board’s regular meeting last week that though the town had not been approached by any applicants interested in a solar farm, he felt it was wise for the town to go ahead and get such an ordinance on the books.

A Rocky Mount woman was recently arrested and charged with insurance fraud.
Carla Yvette McWilliams, 52, of Gardenia Circle, Rocky Mount was charged with one felony count of insurance fraud, attemping to obtain property by false pretense and uttering of a forged document.

The Spaulding Alumni Association spoke to Spring Hope Commissioners last Monday about the possibility of converting the gymnasium at Spaulding into a senior center.
Bernard Howard, the President of the Spaulding Alumni Association, came before commissioners last Monday night to discuss the group’s desires and to seek the town’s support.

INCIDENTS
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 11/3/14 at 1921 Liberty Drive
An obtaining controlled substance by fraud and forgery were reported on 11/3/14 at Walgreens, 703 E Washington Street

A larceny of a generator was reported on 11/3/14 at 3639 Grant Lane
A breaking, entering and larceny to a motor vehicle was reported on 11/3/14 at 2306 Old White Oak Road
A breaking, entering and larceny to a residence was reported on 11/4/14 at 11065 Beaver Dam Road
A damage to property was reported on 11/4/14 at 5149 W NC 97

Dear Elected and Defeated Politicians,
Congratulations on your wins last Tuesday, condolesences on your losses, and good luck. Remember, We the People will be watching you. Closely. We know that just about the same time all of the 2014 campaign signs are taken up, the 2016 election races will be gearing up. And please, make fewer television commercials then. Please.

I didn’t know Warren “Sneak” Lewis prior to June 9, 2011.
But today, I feel like I can tell you a little about him.
He was a father, a husband, a son, a friend. He was a police officer who loved what he did and woke up everyday to follow his calling in life.

HONORED FOR SERVICE –– This photo originally published in The Graphic on December 23, 1976. The Men’s Bible Class of the Nashville Baptist Church honored three of its past and present teachers at a breakfast.

The Nash Community College Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, administration, faculty, staff, and students recenlty took time to thank the 58 Nash Community College students who valiantly served in the United States military and have chosen to use their veteran educational benefits at Nash Community College.

Mrs. Dorothene H. Rackley was honored with four parties recently celebrating her 95th birthday. A party for the Hyde family was held at Parker’s Barbecue in Wilson and a party for the Griffin Family was held at Gardner’s Barbecue in Rocky Mount, and two other parties were held at Ribeyes Steakhouse in Nashville in honor and appreciation of friends who have helped Mrs. Rackley many times.

The deadline is approaching for those who want to purchase a light as a part of the Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary’s annual Lights of Love  celebration to remember and honor loved ones. This popular tradition, now in its 11th year, will raise money toward the auxiliary’s five-year pledge to the Pediatric Emergency Department.  Now is the time to purchase a light in honor/memory of someone for the 2014 event.

Photographers are needed at the Nash County Animal Control Shelter in Nashville! Photographers are the front line of rescue.  To save a pet, it starts with a photo.  The Nash County Animal Friends team needs MORE photographers.  Do you qualify?

A cool night got a bit cooler for Thomas Moore on Friday night as students voted he take the Ice Bucket Challenge during Nashville Elementary School’s annual Fall Festival.
Moore, the school’s physical education teacher, was competing against Assistant Principal Kristen Tedford in the challenge and students got a chance to vote electronically on who would take the challenge at Friday night’s event.

Nashville Elementary School’s Physical Education Teacher Thomas Moore lost a challenge with Assistant Principal Kristen Tedford (back row far right) and had to take the Ice Bucket Challenge on Friday night. Students got to pick who they would like to see take the challenge and selected Moore.

Mary P. Wells, Nash County Commissioner, attended the Oct. 15 meeting of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) Environment Steering Committee to discuss county legislative priorities.
The meeting was chaired by Ellen Reckhow, a member of the Durham County Board of Commissioners. The steering committee reviewed 12 environment-related goals that had been submitted by counties.

The Nash Community College Criminal Justice Club and Criminal Justice Latent Evidence students along with Instructors Carmi Guyette and Ryan Cox recently presented a donation to NCC Foundation Executive Director Pat Ellis Daniels as a Legacy gift to assist with instructional needs in the College’s new Continuing Education and Public Services Building.

Ken Wilson, President of the North Carolina Society, Sons of the American Revolution recently visited the 8th grade students at Southern Nash Middle School.  He presented a program explaining the significance of the dates on the North Carolina flag and how they affected the Revolutionary War.  During the four presentations he spoke to over 230 student dressed as a member of the North Carolina militia.

Sunday, November 16 from 12 until 5:15 p.m. at Sharpsburg Baptist Church, 3720 Hathway Blvd, Sharpsburg
Friday, November 28 from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, 1100 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount

Have you made your Christmas shopping list?  Remember the Hometown Favorites Cookbook from the Red Oak Community is for sale.  For only $15 each you could give yourself,  neighbors, friends, family, or  coworkers a one-of-a-kind cookbook featuring delicious recipes from local residents.  Cookbooks are for sale at Faulkner’s Store, Linda’s Beauty Shop, Siham Hair Boutique, Professional Hair Care by Donna Davenport, Shear Joy, and Rocky Mount Medical Park Pharmacy.

With individualism rampant, the electronic church stock and trade, tapes, videos, and CDs innumerable, the public worship of God falls on hard times. With heavy emphasis on private devotions and, in some circles, on family worship, the corporate worship of the church takes a back seat. Throw in professional athletics and competition to corporate worship in the church is deep and broad.

The Red Oak community is recently announced the arrival of its new, one-of-a-kind cookbook, “Hometown Favorites.” 
Printed by Morris Press Cookbooks of Kearney, NE, profits will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  
Cystic Fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.
Members of the Red Oak community have been participating in fundraisers for CF for over 28 years.

The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel met on Tuesday, October 9, 10:30 a. m. in Braswell Memorial Library’s Warner Room.  After President Mary Williams greeted everyone present, the two guests spoke.
First, Mr. John Farrelly, Superintendent of Edgecombe County Public Schools, proudly announced the ECPS 2013-14 student academic achievement year results.