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Nellie Robbins Stone, age 89, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. She was born in Wilson County, daughter of the late Charlie Daniel Robbins and Gertie Edwards Robbins. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Turner Stone.

Bobby Ray Pierce, age 68, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014. Born in Nash County on March 19, 1946, he was the son of the late Willie Fulton Pierce and Verytine Davis Pierce. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Champion Pierce.

Katharine Spruill (Kate) Harrison, a life-long resident of Rocky Mount passed away May 30, 2014 at the age of 97. A funeral service was held Tuesday, June 3 at the Church of the Good Shepherd with burial following at Pineview Cemetery.

Russel M. Wheless, age 66 of Spring Hope  passed away May 29, 2014.

We think we know, but we don’t.
We can read and study, and we can watch incredible movies and series such as “Saving Private Ryan” or “Band of Brothers,” and we think we can take in the carnage, the ugliness of war, the horror and the fear. But in the end, we just read words and see cinematic special effects, no matter how close they are to “real.”

70’S BAND –– The “Coming Seeds” was a newly-formed dance band in Nashville in 1972. The band is pictured above practicing in an old packhouse they had converted into a club house in the Elm Grove Community. Members were (left to right) Milton Gupton, Steve Brown, Rex Jones and David Lucas. Tim Wells was manager of the band.

If you live in Spring Hope, your taxes are going up this year even though the budget was presented prior to a public hearing without a tax increase.
Our School Board and County Commissioners are at odds regarding funding for the 2014-2015 school year and school board members are considering a legal dispute.

COLLARS ~ How important are they?  VERY!  For one thing, that is where you can put an ID!!!  If your dog gets out and lost, then you can be found!  You can by cheap collars at the dollar stores and take a magic marker and put your phone number on it, for example.  However, remember, dogs grow, thus their collars need changed during that time or if they gain weight.

The Rocky Mount/Edgecombe Community Development Corporation’s (RMECDC) Juneteenth Community Empowerment Harambee Festival will celebrate the musical legacy of the international jazz great, Thelonious “Sphere” Monk, with a Thelonious Monk Jazz Concert on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Booker T. Theater.

Correction

Nash Community College recently announced the Spring 2014 Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate graduates.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Schools administration held two special called meetings in the past week to “allow our community to gain a clear understanding of our revenues and expenditures for the upcoming budget,” which has been approved by the board at $134 million for 2014-15.
The school board’s first priority for the NRMS 2014-15 budget is to increase the teacher supplement, NRMS superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson told those at the special meeting last Wednesday night.

Spring Hope’s Board of Commissioners decided against any tax increases during a budget workshop held last Wednesday evening.
During the budget presentation in April, Town Manager John Holpe presented a $1 million budget to commissioners. Holpe tossed around the idea of a tax increase to help cover maintenance of town buildings as well as town’s debt. At the time, Holpe said a six-cents tax increase would increase the tax rate from 57 to 63 cents, which would generate an additional $40,000 more in revenue a year.

Nick Tyson has been fighting to get his life back for a year now.
Tyson was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma last May after a lump appeared on the inside of his leg. He was 14 years old.
Tyson’s mom, Jennifer Watson, said Tyson woke up one Sunday morning and discovered the lump. He had played sports the day before so at first, Watson thought he had just injured it.

A battle during the Civil War has a lot of significance for James Ervin and is one he likes to reflect on while remembering those killed in action.
Ervin was the guest speaker for Nashville’s Memorial Day   
services, held Sunday evening at Forest Hill Cemetery.

The Nash County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its first community workshop at Coopers Elementary School on June 10.
The meeting is one of several planned to help receive input from residents about the recreation programs and facilities in Nash County. Other workshops are planned for Red Oak, Spring Hope and Middlesex but the dates have not been set yet.

Pamela Nealey wants Nashville’s Boys and Girls Club to be the ultimate club.
As the Unit Director of the club, she said she is working hard on creating the ultimate summer experience for club members but also wants the club itself to be one-of-a kind.
Nealey joined the Boys and Girls Club of Nash/Edgecombe Counties last June. She took over the Nashville Club as the Unit Director on May 1.

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 Wednesday of each month  to help Nashville residents get to know the officers who protect and serve their communities.

A Rocky Mount man has been charged with 10 counts of exploitation of a minor after authorities discovered child pornography at his home.
According to the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was issued at the home of 51-year-old Danforth Ellett, of the 2300 block of Cash Lane. The Sheriff’s Office along with the SBI conducted the search warrant, which was issued for the search and investigation of child pornography and exploitation of a minor.

A fraud was reported on 5/19/14 at 5026 Needham Road
A narcotics violation was reported on 5/19/14 on S NC 58
A flee to elude arrest was reported on 5/20/14 on S NC 58
A possession of stolen goods was reported on 5/20/14 at 11824 Portris Road

Mildred Mills Vick, 86, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014.  She was born in Harnett County, NC October 4, 1927 to the late Richard Terry and Ruby Bell Ayers Mills. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Vick; son, Dannie Vick; grandson, Len Vick; great grandson, William Carter; five brothers and a sister.
 

Spring Hope –– Sue B. Woodard, age 78, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014.  She was born  in 1935 in Johnston County to the late James P. and Lillie Cockrell Boykin.

ROCKY MOUNT – Kenneth Earl Proctor, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014.  He was born on October 19, 1927 to James Arthur Proctor and Viola Rimmer Proctor. He is preceeded indeath by his wife of 41 years, Jean Edwards Proctor.

Rosamond Scott, age 68 of Castalia passed away May 20, 2014.

Ted Rowland “Ron” Pinner, Jr., 64, of Nashville died Friday, May 23, 2014.  Born November 17, 1949 in Washington County he was the son of the late Ted R. Pinner, Sr. and Shirley Sexton Pinner who survives.