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FIRST GRADERS –– We found this photo in our 1965 archives. We believe the photo was taken at Nashville School by Graphic Photographer Jesse Smith. The teacher is Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson.

Bailey Mayor Timothy Johnson paid a visit to Middlesex last Monday evening to provide an update on the Bailey-Middlesex Park.
Johnson said the first phase of construction was scheduled to be completed by April 30.
“As they see it, as long as there is no significant weather, we should be opening the park shortly after that point,” Johnson said.

White Motors, Inc., located in Roanoke Rapids,  recently announced it has merged with LBJ Chevrolet in Nashville. “I believe this is going to be a very good venture for us and LBJ,” said Lawrence White, owner, White Motors, Inc.
According to a press release, White Motors has been looking to expand its dealership network for several years and after negotiating with several other dealers came to the conclusion that LBJ Chevrolet was the best option and the town of Nashville had the most opportunity for growth.

New laws for North Carolina public schools:  So what are they? Will they affect my family?
A forum planned for April 26 featuring Dr. June Atkinson, N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction and a group of panelists seeks to answer these questions. They will share information about the new legislation and its impact on students, educators and our public school system.

Nashville’s Town Council and Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. on a special use permit for property across from Kerr Drugs.
The property was the subject of a controversial rezoning request earlier this month. Developers are looking to put apartments on close to eight acres of property.

A Staged Reading of Out in Left Field, a short play by Lela Chesson, will be presented by PFLAG-Rocky Mount on Saturday, March 29, 7 p.m., at the Nash Arts Center in Nashville. The play focuses on the plight of a left-hander and his family “in the years of Harry Truman and the days of Dick and Jane.” The reading, to be directed by Rocky Mount Playwright Marilynn Anselmi, serves as a benefit to fund PFLAG scholarships for area youth.

Seven high school seniors will be presented to society Friday night, March 21, at a debutante cotillion held by the Beta Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.
The cotillion begins at 8 p.m. in Brown Auditorium at Nash Community College, a release says.
The goals of the year-round cotillion program include the promotion of high moral character; development of personality, talent, dignity and pride; and provision of scholarships.

Crystal M. Jones
Navy Seaman Recruit Crystal M. Jones, a 2013 graduate of Rocky Mount High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Nash Community College has announced the following employees are recipients of the 2014 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) award. As a member of NISOD, the College has been honoring faculty, staff and administrators with this award of recognition annually since 1992. Recipients are selected based on their proven commitment to high performance and extraordinary service to Nash Community College, its students, and the community.

Nashville joins Boys & Girls Clubs across America next week to celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week, by hosting several events to emphasize the importance and value of the Clubs to the Nashville community. The organization invites everyone to  visit the club and see first-hand the impact being made on today’s youth.
Boys & Girls Clubs are unique in the field of child development due to five identifying characteristics.

A rabies clinic sponsored by the Nash County Health Department will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the Nash County Animal Shelter located at 921 First Street Extension in Nashville, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 North Carolina Rabies Law states that all cats and dogs over the age of four (4) months must be vaccinated for rabies.
 The cost of the vaccination during the clinic will be $5.00 per animal.

Are you interested in improving your soil, becoming a better recycler, and being able to create compost for your garden?  In celebration of Earth Day, the Edgecombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting a workshop on vermicomposting and composting on Saturday, April 26th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. with optional worm bin workshop in the afternoon.

The Hebrew name for dog is “Kel-lev” and means “full of heart.”   You are blessed if you have a dog that is your companion, your friend, your comfort and the one that will give you unconditional love.  We get dog, many of them strays  at the Shelter that are starved till they are skeletal.  We know that times are tough, but if you need help.... ASK.

Each finalist for Youth of the Year had a different story to tell but all three had one common theme; the Boys and Girls Club had made a tremendous difference in their lives.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties recognized its three finalists for Youth of the Year at a special celebration last Thursday at the Gateway Convention Center in Rocky Mount.

An Artist-in-Residency Grant has opened the eyes and ears of students at Nash Central Middle and Nash Central High Schools.
The John Brown Quintet visited both schools last week as part of a special grant the schools received from the NC Arts Council.

Robert Connelly’s desire to serve led him to enlist in the United States Marine Corps and now has him pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing. After serving for eight years as a United States Marine working during combat on amphibious assault missions, Connelly returned home to pursue a career in nursing. “When I finished my military duties, I worked in a couple of corporate roles and really saw nursing as an opportunity to make a difference. My dream is to one day work in the Emergency Department in a VA hospital,” Connelly said.

Southern Nash High School senior Blake Stoddard has made his mark on Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools. Stoddard built an online registration portal that Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools will use to register high school students for their classes, streamlining the district’s high school registration process.
He was recognized by the school board for his work in February, and over the next several weeks, the benefits of his labor will become more evident.

Over 1,050 students earned bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or professional degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during the December 15 commencement ceremony.
Out of 1,061 students who received a degree, 494 earned a bachelor’s, 386 earned a master’s, 155 earned a doctoral degree and 26 earned a professional degree.

The landscape of Red Oak will soon be changing again as Red Oak Baptist Church, one of the cornerstones of the community, begins construction of a new 18,000 square foot family life center. The project, which will cost approximately $1.7 million dollars, is slated for completion in December of 2014.
The new building will be located on Church Street and will occupy the space where the parsonage was formerly located.

Appalachian State University has released its graduation list for the Fall 2013 semester. A total of 299 graduate students and  965 undergraduate students received degrees during ceremonies held in December.
Nash residents receiving degrees include Ryan Vance Sanderford, who received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management

Appalachian State University has released its Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for the Fall 2013 Semester.
To be included on the Dean’s List, undergraduates must either be enrolled in 12 to 14 hours of academic credit and attain a minimum 3.45 grade point average or be enrolled in 15 hours or more of academic credit and attain a minimum 3.25 grade point average.

Discovery Education has named Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools teachers STAR Discovery Educators for their commitment to harnessing digital learning to inspire students’ curiosity and prepare them for future careers.
STAR Discovery Educators are active members of the Discovery Educator Network (DEN), a global community of educators who are passionate about teaching with digital media and technology and sharing ideas and resources.

The Nash County 4H Tigers recently invited Halifax Resolves Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) member Ken Wilson to address their group about the American and the North Carolina flag.  The first presentation to the Tiger Cubs (grades K-3) concerned the history of the flag and some basic flag etiquette.  The students also participated in folding the flag.

The Nash Community College Foundation recently announced the 7th Annual Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson. The event serves as a tribute to Jack Laughery, the former CEO and chairman of the Hardee’s restaurant chain along with his wife, Helen and their love of motorcycling and support of higher education.

The Board of Directors of Atlantic Natural Foods (ANF) has elected Kelly Krause as CEO/Managing Partner of ANF, effective immediately.  Ms. Krause has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2010.   Atlantic Natural Foods is the leading producer of canned alternative vegetable based protein products.  The company markets Caroline’s(TM), Meatless Select(TM) and private brand vegetarian products.