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“Challenge yourself and learn something new every day,” NCC Culinary Arts graduate Lauren Bailey said. “Put these two items on your to do list and you’ll never be bored.” As a student, Lauren worked at Rose Hill Conference Center and was far from boredom. Today, she is fulfilling her dream, serving as a Sous Chef at Borgne Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. Borgne is the latest Chef John Besh restaurant, with Brian Landry serving as Executive Chef.

Navy Seaman Recruit Christopher D. Lynch, son of Jacqueline D. Lynch of Rocky Mount, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Lynch completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

Nash Community College has awarded the 2014 Nash Community College Outstanding Alumna Award to Lyn C. Brown of Rocky Mount, recognizing her achievements as a past graduate to provide inspiration for current students. She was selected for the College’s highest alumni honor for her excellence in leadership and service, and dedication to lifelong learning.

The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (STHL) convened in Raleigh March 20 and 21 for its first meeting of 2014.
During the meeting, leaders shared information regarding the rise in elder abuse cases in North Carolina. As one of the STHL’s five legislative priorities, the information proved to be very useful for the group’s advocacy efforts to strengthen and fund the state’s Adult Protective Services (APS) Program.

GREENVILLE -- During his career, Northern Nash head coach Leonard Allen has seen the best and worst of what Spring Break baseball can offer.
Playing during the break can give a club an opportunity to sharpen its skills and gain experience -- without the burden of trying to win an important conference game.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Purple Passion has been en vogue this season for the Nash Central High School boys tennis squad under Coach Michael Mosley.
When Mosley, NC’s Athletic Director, took over the court program before the campaign, he asked players if they would be interested in wearing purple T-shirts during some of the matches to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease.

WILSON -- For Northern Nash, defense was put above offense when the Lady Knights tangled with long-time powerhouse Wilson Fike in a Big East Conference girls  soccer contest Monday evening.
And for good reason -- the Lady Demons have been prolific up front this season, meaning NNHS veteran coach Joe McCarthy needed to put his best performers in front of the net to stem Fike’s attack.

STANHOPE: Southern Nash High School’s 2014 football schedule will kick off Aug. 22 with the annual Sweet Potato Bowl outing on the road against SouthWest Edgecombe.
The Firebirds, coached by Brian Foster, will play their first three games on the road before returning home Sept. 12 for a meeting with the Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets at Firebird Stadium.

A Wilson Fike player (right) gains the ball while being pursued by Northern Nash’s. Natalie DePalma during Monday evening’s Big East Conference girls soccer showdown on the Fike campus.

ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College’s baseball team wrapped up its 2014 season on Monday afternoon at Bauer Field, dropping an 11-3 decision to the Knights of St. Andrews University.
The game marked the end of the careers of seniors James Johnson, Alexis Rodriguez, Hayden Williams, Mike DeVinney, Matthew Rhyne, Tyler Clark, Daniel Carroll, Will Beasley and Jackson Pleasant.

NASHVILLE -- Here are updated results from the Town of Nashville Recreation Department’s Spring Sports Seasons:

ZEBULON -- Shawn Morimando looked stout over six innings as the homestanding Carolina Mudcats beat the Frederick Keys 6-1 on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium in a Class 1-A Carolina League baseball matchup.
Alex Monsalve drove in a season-high three runs and the Mudcats (9-7) snapped the Keys’ winning streak at four games. 

GREENVILLE -- Zach Houchins belted his second home run of the season, while East Carolina University hurlers Tyler Bolton and Ryan Williams allowed one run in a 5-1 series win in game two of last Friday’s diamond doubleheader against Middle Tennessee at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
The Pirates (24-16, 11-7), who picked up their fourth Conference USA series victory, dropped game one to the Blue Raiders (19-21, 9-9), 6-1 earlier in the day.

Mo Alzer competed at No. 4 Singles for the Nash Central HS Bulldogs during Monday’s home tennis match against conference rival Wilson Hunt.

Nash Central High School No. 2 Singles standout Alex Whitehead returns a forehand as part of his team’s Big East Conference home match Monday versus Wilson Hunt.

Jackson Willis has been a long-time standout at No. 1 Singles for the Nash Central High School boys tennis squad. The Bulldogs hosted Wilson Hunt on Monday in the regular season finale for both clubs.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Heading into the final two weeks of the regular season, Nash Central High School’s softball campaign can still go in a variety of directions.
The Lady Bulldogs, with a 4-2 mark in the Big East Conference, are only one game behind Wilson Hunt in their quest to repeat as league champions.

Northern Nash’s Dwight Daniels escapes a close pitch.

RALEIGH -- North Carolina State University’s baseball team rallied with three runs in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings, before Boston College escaped with a 9-7 win in 11 on Easter Sunday at Doak Field at Dail Park.
The Wolfpack (21-17, 7-14 ACC) stormed back from a 4-0 deficit to tie the game 4-4 heading into the fifth.
 Boston College (14-25, 5-16) took a 6-4 lead there, and added another in the eighth to make it 7-4.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that starting April 15, eligible farmers and ranchers can sign up for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance programs restored by passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. 
“We implemented these programs in record time and kept our commitment to begin sign-up today,” Vilsack said.

Fran Bunn (at left), Ruritan District Governor, presented Gold Ribbon Award to West Mount Ruritan Club President  Russell Cockrell (at right) during one of the club’s monthly meetings.

Camp Mundo Vista is great fun!  Over 107 girls, mom, and staff from 9 churches and 2 associations participated in the 18th Annual North Roanoke Baptist Association GA Mother/Daughter Overnight Camp on April 11-12 at Camp Mundo Vista near Asheboro.  There were owls everywhere to remind campers of the theme, “Whooo...Me?”
Campers learned that God calls each of us to be on mission for him.

LOUISBURG -- Northern Nash made it halfway home during last Thursday’s non-league girls soccer matchup at Louisburg.
That wasn’t a bad thing for the Lady Knights, who delivered 10 goals in the opening half to invoke the mercy rule as part of a 10-0 decision over the Lady Warriors at Joyner Park in Franklin County.

Northern Nash’s Katie Belton dribbles upfield during last Thursday evening’s road triumph at Louisburg.

Northern Nash’s Rebekah Beal (right) gains possession of the ball during last Thursday evening’s road soccer victory at Louisburg High School in Franklin County.