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A breaking, entering and larceny of a residence was reported on 8/25/14 at 9230 West Mount Drive
A breaking, entering and larceny of a residence was reported on 8/25/14 at 2421 Old Mill Road
A resisting a public officer and providing drugs to an inmate were reported on 8/25/14 at 222 W Washingon Street
A larceny of a trailer was reported on 8/25/14 at 4940 Southern Nash High Road

INCIDENTS
A possession of a controlled substance, larceny and trespassing were reported on 8/25/14 at Oak Tree Apartments, 1847 S. First Street
A larceny (shoplifting) was reported on 8/27/14 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
A communicating threats was reported on 8/27/14 at 121 Sixth Street

With the Apple Computer Co. on the verge of announcing its latest and greatest new smartphone, a.k.a. cellphone, a.k.a. handheld Internet device, the United States will soon come to a complete stop and hold its breath.
This has happened every year for the past half decade. When the late CEO Steve Jobs would take a stage in California, in his very cool black jeans and black mock turtleneck, more media would be on hand and more engaged with the goings-on than at a White House press conference.

Recently, Nash County Commissioners voted on an incentive for a business that’s planning to build just outside of Nashville.
The business is a venture of another company already existing outside of Nashville, Universal Leaf. I wasn’t around when Universal Leaf came to town but I certainly am aware of all the incentives offered to get that company to come here. Nash County, the Town of Nashville and the Carolina Gateway Partnership all offered incentives from what I understand.

As the population in North Carolina continues to age, the need for long term care will increase. Long term care refers to the services and support necessary to meet health or personal care needs over an extended period of time. An option for families requiring assistance would be utilizing long term care facilities, Skilled Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, or Family Care Homes. There are almost 2,000 long term care beds in Nash and Edgecombe Counties combined.

This photo originally published in The Graphic on July 19, 1973. Nashville Mayor Rex Paramore (left) pins the sergeant’s lapel pin on Richard Winstead who had been promoted from officer to sergeant of the Nashville Police Department. Looking on is Police Chief Maurice Cooper.

Spring Hope’s Town Manager John Holpe asked town commissioners Tuesday night  to consider increasing the town’s cemetery fee structure.
Holpe said while reviewing the town’s cemetery policy, and communicating with nearby towns of Bailey and Middlesex, Town Clerk Michele Collins discovered both towns carried much higher fees than Spring Hope.

On Saturday, September 20th, hundreds of supporters will gather at Englewood Park for the Pregnancy Care Center’s 24th annual Walk For Life.  Registration for the Walk will begin at 9:15 a.m. and the two-mile Walk will start at 10:15 a.m.  Upon completion of the Walk, with raised funds totaling $135,000 or more, Executive Director, Kay F. Gurganus, will participate in the ice water bucket challenge to benefit the Pregnancy Care Center.

Nash Arts will welcome local celebrities to its dance floor September 26 for the second annual Dancing with the Arts in Nash County.  The event starts at 7 p.m. and is a fundraiser to support the arts in Nash County.
Admission is $15 per person.
Participating couples will dance multiple routines hoping to earn your vote.

August 25th marked the beginning of Rocky Mount Academy’s 46th year as an independent school in Rocky Mount and the first day of school for 420 students in Pre-K through 12th grade. The school welcomed 65 new students this year from five counties including Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, Halifax, and Warren.
“We are thrilled to welcome so many new students and families this year, resulting in our highest enrollment in recent years,” said Beth Covolo, Head of School.

Educators wiped away tears as motivational speaker Erin Gruwell, educator and founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation, delivered an emotional message during the 2014 Convocation ceremony for Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools held Wednesday, August 20 at Rocky Mount High School.
“I believe students deserve a second chance and your superintendent believes you should be deliberate and intentional in everything you do.

Wilson Medical Center CEO William “Bill” Caldwell recently announced that Melissa Packer will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Duke LifePoint hospital, effective September 2, 2014.
“Melissa is a seasoned healthcare administrator with more than 20 years of experience in financial operations, teambuilding, strategic planning, and physician relations with a focus on information systems planning and implementation,” Caldwell says.

Five photographs created by Angela Blankenship of AB Photography in Nashville have recently been accepted into the General  Collection of Professional Photographers of North Carolina’s 2014 State Photographic Competition, with two of those photographs accepted into the prestigious Traveling Loan Collection.
Blankenship’s  work will be on display on the PPNC’s website, www.ppofnc.com for public viewing for the rest of 2014/15.

Rocky Mount native Clifton Barnes, who now lives in Cary, has won a national Grand Award for writing.
An opinion piece regarding the controversy over the name “Redskins” won a Grand Award from the DC area-based Communications Concepts through its 2014 Awards for Publication Excellence competition.
The Grand Award is the highest honor bestowed by the group.

Nash Community College is once again sharing proven methods of innovation — this time at the North Carolina Community College System Conference being held in Raleigh October 12-14, 2014.
The spotlight is on the college’s implementation of technology in its Student and Enrollment Services office, to streamline the workflow process and minimize student wait time.

Nash Community College is effectively infusing a global worldview throughout its campus by instilling diversity, knowledge, interconnectedness and understanding in students, faculty and staff.
Humanities and Social Sciences Instructor, Christopher Kent, was recently appointed to the University of North Carolina’s World View Board of Directors.

Experience the captivating beauty of women at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences in “Women of a New Tribe,” a new black and white photographic exhibit by Jerry Taliferro. Women will also be the focus of the amazing theatre production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf” by Ntozake Shange.

Monday, September 8 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Southern Nash High School, 6446 Southern Nash Road, Bailey
Thursday, September 11 from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Moose Lodge, 521 Country Club, Rocky Mount
Wednesday, September 17 from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Tri-County Industries, 1250 Atlantic Avenue, Rocky Mount

Nash Community College (NCC) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Duke Energy through the Duke Energy Foundation. The purpose of grant is to fund an enhancement project to ensure NCC’s Electric Line Construction Academy students receive classroom and field instruction. The instruction will incorporate collaborative problem solving and critical thinking.

Lion Mike Flora of the Rocky Mount Evening Lion’s Club was elected in May at the annual Meeting of the North Carolina Lions, Inc..  His installation was held at the North Raleigh Hilton on Saturday Night, August 9th. The term of office runs from July 1st of this year until August 31st of next year. He has been a Lion for twenty five years.
N.C.L.I. is the umbrella organization of the local Lions Clubs of North Carolina.

Many Peachtree folks spent their Labor Day Holiday traveling in the mountains or on the beach.  But still many others were in attendance at church on Sunday morning.  The sanctuary flowers were given by Robert and Amy Sykes in honor of their 39th wedding anniversary.
Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic, “Waiting is good for the Soul-Part 2”.

As I began reading Sunday’s Rocky Mount Telegram, I saw several write ups and articles of things that have changed over the years. Most, I believe are not for the best. It told about how the tobacco industry has changed. When our generation grew up the farm, life was a great life to be part of. The parents and the children all usually pulled together, lived together, worked during the summer and went to church on Sunday.

The Men’s Bible Study has changed locations and will now be at the Nashville Diner each Tuesday at 7:00 am beginning Tuesday, September 4
Everybody’s going to a Hukilau!  All children grades 1-6 are invited to this associational event  at Rock Creek Baptist Church in Nashville on Saturday, September 6 at 5:00 -7:00 pm.

North Carolina’s egg prices were steady on small, higher on the balance when compared to last week. Supplies are moderate to meet a good demand. The North Carolina weighted average price quoted Thursday, Aug 28, 2014 for small lot sales of delivered, cartoned, grade “A” eggs was 147.20 for Extra Large, 141.77 for Large, 106.86 for Medium, and 96.00 for Small eggs.

Letters from Laura –– A musical drama written by Jim Lee, and directed by Eric Morgan. September 4, 5, and  6 at 7:30 pm; Matinee on September 7 at 2:30 pm. $13 General admission/$11 senior citizens and children 12 & under*
Eagle Scout Project Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, Sept. 11, 5-7 pm at Nashville Baptist Church, 512 E. Washington Street, Nashville. $7 per plate. Tickets should be pre-purchased.