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DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE 1962 –– This photo of Washington Street was found in The Nashville Graphic’s 1962 archives.

The Nashville Police Department now has its own medicine drop box to allow the public another way to safely dispose of unused medications.
The drop box was made possible through a CVS Caremark Community Grant, said Community Services Officer Jennifer Bull.
“Thanks to CVS for giving us the opportunity to make Nashville a safer place,” Bull said.

Nashville Fire Chief Randy Goodbrod and Police Chief Tom Bashore came before council members on Tuesday night with ideas to fund equipment needs originally planned for purchase through grant monies.
Both departments were recently denied grants that would assist the departments in purchasing needed equipment.
Goodbrod told council members that the department was in need of new self-contained breathing apparatus and had planned to purchase new ones with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG).

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from August 30 to September 5.

Nash County Animal Friends is in need of some supplies. We do our best to help the shelter employees make the pets more comfortable. Many of them are dirty, itchy, flea-ridden, dehydrated or starving. Here is a list of items that we are always in need of: Flea/tick prevention; Intestinal wormer; Wet dog and cat food; Dry dog and cat food; Cat litter; Dawn dish detergent (original blue); Flea/tick shampoo; Clorox or Lysol wipes; Paper towels; Puppy pads; Antibacterial hand soap; Martingale collars, new or used.

The first concert of the 2014 fall season at Warren County’s historic Cherry Hill will feature a French/American duo including flautist Nicolas Duchamp and pianist Barbara McKenzie. For two decades Duchamp enjoyed an elite Paris-based orchestral and worldwide teaching career before moving to New York City  to become the principal flute of the New York Symphony Orchestra which later merged with the New York Philharmonic.

Meet the author reception with Mandy Bailey in celebration of her first publication, “The Rhythm Ninja”, Friday, September 19, 6-8pm (Free event)
Men In Black: Cash, Conway, & Elvis –– featuring Alvin Smith, Jeff Barnes, and Wrenn Mangum, Saturday September 20 at 7pm. $22 General admission/$27 reserved*

The Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary is continuing the popular tradition of the “Lights of Love” project with its 11th annual illumination, which will raise money toward the auxiliary’s five-year, $25,000 pledge to the Pediatric Emergency Department.  Now is the time to purchase a light in honor/memory of someone for the 2014 event.

Cooley Library hosted self-defense classes last month, taught by Sensei Allen Clark, of Nashville Academy of Martial Arts. The classes were for ages two and up. Pictured above, Nashville Academy of Martial Arts student Aaron Dornseif (at right in front) shows seven-year-old Kailyn Hendricks (at left in front) blocking techniques while at the same time, Kailyn’s sister, Ja’Kaila (at left in back), 5, learns the same from Sensei Clark.

Patrons of the Rocky Mount Farmers Market were entertained last Saturday by Mary Ruth & The East Pointe Band. The Rocky Mount Farmers Market, located at 1006 Peachtree St, Rocky Mount, is open every Saturday from 8 am  - 1 pm through November 22.

Red Oak Baptist Church welcomes Anna Brooks Murray who united with the church and will be baptized.
Several ladies attended the Bible study at Fountain Correctional Center in Rocky Mount on Monday, September 1.  Marilyn Boone led the study.  Others participating included Jean Mellor, Maureen Williams, and Hazel Hill.

The worship service at Peachtree on Sunday morning was a ‘9/11 Patriot’s Day Service’.  Special thoughts were given to the memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorists’ attacks on that infamous day.  The choir sang “A prayer for America’ under the direction of the pastor.  For the meditation, Jane May played a beautiful piano arrangement of “God Bless America”.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy,  Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 proudly  honors veterans of all wars.  Recently a ceremony was held by them  to bestow a Cross of Military Service for World War II posthumously to two of World War II veterans.

ENFIELD -- During recent jamboree and scrimmage action, it quickly became apparent to Jim Glover that Enfield was going to be one of the top clubs this fall in the always-competitive Eastern North Carolina Football League.
That didn’t necessarily sit well with Glover, as his Nashville Hornets were scheduled to open their campaign last Saturday afternoon against the talented Warriors.

NASH COUNTY -- Rocky Mount was the only Nash County high school football squad to escape last week’s action unscathed.
While their county rivals were all suffering tough defeats, the Gryphons were waltzing past an overmatched Oxford Webb club by a 51-7 tally in Granville County.
Rocky Mount, coached by Jason Battle, is off to a solid start as the Gryphons are undefeated at 2-0 overall.

NASH COUNTY -- After a disappointing week on the gridiron, Nash County’s prep football squads will look to get back into the victory column this Friday night -- but some difficult tests await.
One of the night’s most anticipated events will feature a renewal of the backyard rival between Southern Nash and Bunn.
Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. at the BHS Football Field.

FRANKLINTON -- With only one starter returning, the Southern Nash Firebirds might be a longshot to replicate their recent boys soccer success in the Big East Conference -- and in the Class 3-A State Playoffs.
Almost all of the pieces from SN’s historic run over the past two campaigns have now graduated, with the exception of veteran Ishmael Rodriguez.

RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School will host a 20-team prep cross country event on Saturday at the Red Oak Middle School Course.
The schedule for the festivities is as follows:

ELM CITY -- With 88 cars checked in and 132 laps on the schedule, everyone was ready to see some racing last Saturday night at County Line Raceway.
CLR welcomed back the Steel Block Bandits for a 50-lap, $4,000-to-win race.
Also on the schedule were the Super Stock 4’s, Pure Stock 4’s, Pure Stock V8’s & Thunder & Lightning.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The 17th Annual Down East Viking Football Classic will be played on Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex.
The event will feature a matchup between host Elizabeth City State University and the Benedict College Tigers from South Carolina.

ZEBULON -- The Winston-Salem Dash used three unearned runs in the sixth inning to beat the Carolina Mudcats 5-2 on Monday afternoon at Five County Stadium in the Class A Carolina League regular season finale for both clubs.
The Mudcats finish the 2014 campaign at 62-74 while the Dash go home at 61-78.
Mike Clevinger (0-1) was solid in the loss for Carolina, relenting three runs, two earned, on six hits across 5 2/3 innings. He struck out seven while walking one.

Southern Nash’s Joseph Penazola (12) heads a ball forward for the Firebirds during last Tuesday evening’s boys soccer showdown on the road versus the Franklinton Red Rams.

The Southern Nash High School boys soccer squad will look to be competitive this season in the always-challenging Big East Conference under Head Coach Kurt Bienias.

The Nashville Hornets will kick off their Eastern North Carolina Football League season this Saturday on the road against Enfield. Festivities will begin with the Rookie League Fifth Quarter at 10 a.m., followed by the Rookie game at 10:30 a.m. The Junior Varsity contest will be at Noon, followed by the varsity matchup at 2 p.m. Games will be played at the old Enfield High School, and tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Southern Nash’s Demetris Perry (with ball) turns the corner for yardage for the Firebirds during last Friday night’s road game against the Wilson Beddingfield Bruins.