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Nash Central’s William Moody (right) sprints with a Swansboro runner during the Class 3-A East Regional Cross Country Championships.

Northern Nash’s Miranda Griffin (left) escapes the pack during the Class 3-A East Regional Meet.

Southern Nash High School runners from the Class 3-A East Regional Cross Country Championships included Jessy Lucas.

Nash County residents have selected Keith Stone as their next sheriff.
Stone, a Republican, received 20,863, or 61.53 percent, of the votes for sheriff while his opponent, Stanley “Big Griff” Griffin, a Democrat, received 13,043, or 38.47 percent, of the votes.
Griffin said his campaign fought a good race.

One of the two victims in last week’s shooting at the Nash County Courthouse is out of the hospital.
According to a press release, Donte’a Evans has been released from Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Lamar Ricks is in stable condition at the same hospital and is now in a regular room.
Evans, of Bailey, was shot in the hand and leg and Ricks, of Rocky Mount, was shot in the back last Tuesday morning, just after 11 a.m., just outside the courthouse doors.

Shaken by the roughly 11 million dollar loss in income from operations thus far this year, Nash UNC Health Care is  offering early retirement packages to 145 long-term employees.  As reported last month, the 11 million dollar loss as of the end of August is $6,801,822 more than the $4,117,754 loss budgeted for this point in the year.
The loss in income from operations reflects economic hardships which are facing many hospitals across the state.

After numerous appearances before Nash County’s Board of Commissioners over the years, Leon Shearin was back before the board with another request for his property on Batchelor Road.
This time, Shearin was requesting a text amendment to add “family function center” as a new use requiring a conditional use permit in the R-40, A-1, OI, RC and PI districts.

The current South Brake Street facility that houses members of Nashville’s Boys and Girls Club serves its purpose. But the aging facility is becoming more and more cramped and maintenance is becoming more and more difficult.
Ron Green, Chief Professional Officer, said a new, larger facility is in future plans but support from the town and community is needed.

The rain held off but the cold stuck around for the second annual Monster Dash for United Way.
The event was still a success, despite the cold, said Sue Yerkes, Nash County Parks and Recreation Director.
This year’s event brought out around 150 runners, many dressed up in Halloween costumes. Last year, around 300 runners participated in the event.

On Sat., Nov. 15, 2014 there will be thousands of events across the country in celebration of America Recycles Day. Keep America Beautiful of Rocky Mount, Nash and Edgecombe counties will join in on the celebration by hosting America Recycles Day locally from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Golden East Crossing Mall. Come to the parking lot near JCPenney to participate.

A narcotics violation was reported on 10/27/14 at 475 W Washington Street
A narcotics violation was reported on 10/27/14 at L&L
A possession of a cell phone by an inmate was reported on 10/27/14 at 222 W Washington Street
An assault with a deadly weapon and injury to real property was reported on 10/28/14 at 234 W Washington Street

INCIDENTS
A possession of marijuana was reported on 10/27/14 at US Highway 64 East
A larceny was reported on 10/27/14 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
A damage to property and breaking and entering a residential was reported on 10/29/14 at 115 Sara Drive

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from October 27 through October 31.

ELM CITY - Danny Scott Bone, 53, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014.  He was born November 15, 1960 in Nash County.  Danny was preceded in death by his father, Alvin “Bird” Bone and a brother, Terry Bone.

Willie “Buddy” Earl, 74, passed away on October 26, 2014.

NASHVILLE - Jimmy Levi Griffin, 53, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. He was born in Nash Co. on November 14, 1960 to the late James H. Griffin and Ophelia Griffin Leonard.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, J.W. Matthews.

Bonita “Bonnie” Sue Joyner Boone, 63, passed away Wednesday October 29, 2014. She was born September 20, 1951 in Nash County. She was the daughter of the late Otha J. Joyner and Ruth Bone Joyner.  She was preceded in death by her brother Herbert M. Joyner, sister Jeanette Cooper Stark, and step brother Johnnie W. Joyner.

Ruby S. Barnes, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014.  She was born May 3, 1926 in Edgecombe  County to the late Mack and Alma Sims.  In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar R. Barnes; son, Marvin Lewis Spain, and five brothers.

Ella Mae Ward, age 81 of Castalia, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Lillian Williams, 80, of Castalia, departed this earthly life on Friday October 31, 2014.

Kenneth Perry, 61, of Spring Hope passed away on Thursday October 30, 2014.

Rocky Mount –– Bettie G. McLean, 56, of Rocky Mount, passed away  on Friday, October 31, 2014.

Phillip Edward Dougherty, Sr., age 64, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014. Born in Newport News, VA on June 29, 1950, he was the son of the late James Edward Dougherty and Dorothy Leggett Griffin.

Johnny Albert Cobb, age 63, passed away  on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Born in Wilson County on April 11, 1951, he was the son of the late Johnny Harrison Cobb and Ruby Anderson Jackson.

Ralph Clifton Griffin, age 80, passed away  on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Born in Nash County on March 8, 1934, he was the son of the late Cicero Thomas Griffin, Sr. and Della Frances Jones Griffin. He was also preceded in death by his dear wife, Lucrecia House Griffin.