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Atlantic Natural Foods (ANF) announced the launch of their private brand canned meatless alternative protein product line for the European market at PLMA Amsterdam. 
Atlantic Natural Foods is the leading U.S. producer of canned alternative vegetable based protein products. The company markets Caroline’s, Meatless Select, and private brand vegetarian products.

Universal Leaf North America U.S., Inc. (ULNA) recently announced the launch of Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients, Inc. (CIFI), a new venture of ULNA’s parent, Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV).
CIFI will utilize advanced technology to produce high quality food grade dehydrated and juiced fruit and vegetable products. Initially the business will focus upon value added ingredients derived from sweet potatoes.

Meredith Leigh Anthony and Gabriel Norris Branch were united in marriage on June 7, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. on the beach of Emeral Isle.
The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Lisa West, of Nashville and Michael and Barbara Anthony, of Cary. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Hazel West, of Rocky Mount, the late Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Tetterton of Rocky Mount and the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anthony of Morehead City.

Miss Ashleigh Allen Carter and Mr. Marvin Alan Hawkins were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 5:00 in the afternoon. The double-ring ceremony, officiated by Rev. Mark Bateman of Nashville, was held at Momeyer Baptist Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Fran  Bires, of Sandy Lake, PA., announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Kate, to Bill Mayo of Rocky Mount.  Bill is the son of Tom and Sandra Mayo, also of Rocky Mount, and the grandson of Melba White, of Nashville.  The wedding will take place on June 6, 2015, at The Gateway Lodge of Cooksburgh, PA.  The couple is currently enrolled in Physician Assistant School at Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, PA.

The University of North Carolina Pembroke awarded Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees on May 9-10, 2014.
Nash County residents receiving degrees include Christine Laura Jancso, of Nashville with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Birth to kindergarton, Chelsie M. Cooper, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Alexis Kara Cooper, of Rocky Mount, with a Bachelor Arts in Criminal Justice.

Ron Cromer visited Nashville’s Cooley Library last Tuesday afternoon, July 15 as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Cromer delivered his Snakes Alive presentation, which featured information about snakes as well as the opportunity for youth to touch some of the different snakes Cromer has. Pictured above, Cromer, at left, shows Ja’Kaila Hendricks, 5, a black snake during the presentation.

Jonathan S. Bell, son of George and Enterest Clark Bell, of Dallas, Texas and the grandson of Cora Clark and the late B.F. Clark of Nashville, recently received his Ph.D.
Jonathan’s Ph.D. research in the Urban Planning Department of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs explored the social, political and economic factors of preservation in historic urban neighborhoods in China.

Jacqueline D. Rogers, of Nashville, was named to the Dean’s List at Winston-Salem State University for the Spring 2014 Semester.
Dean’s List honors are awarded only to those students who earn a scholastic grade point average of 3.0 or higher in 12 or more credit hours of graded coursework, with no grade below C and no incomplete grades on the report.

Danelle Cauley, of Rocky Mount’s Faith Christian School, was one of eight outstanding educators from schools and performing arts centers around the country selected to work one-on-one with Broadway greats at the 5th Annual Freddie G Broadway Experience, which just wrapped in New York City.  The event was underwritten by Myrna and Freddie (“G”) Gershon, Chairman and CEO of leading theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI). 

Dusty Hall and Savian Spence (L-R) work on a self-defense move during a 4-H Self Defense Camp, taught by Allen Clark, of Nashville Academy of Martial Arts. The camp was held July 7-10 at the Nash County Agriculture Center.

To leash or not to leash…that is the question many dog owners ponder.  The Nash County Animal Friends volunteers recommend using a leash at all times when taking your dog off of your property.
All dog owners know how frustrating it is when your pet is off-leash and gets away from you and will not come when called.

Women Action met at Red Oak Baptist Church on Thursday, July 17.  Everyone enjoyed a taco supper and program led by Karen Girona.  Other members attending included Jeanette and Hazel Hill, Audrey and Suzy Pearce, Marion Faulkner, and Maureen Williams.
Last Saturday, July 19 at ROUMC Pastor David Joyner shared photos and insights gathered from his recent trip to the US/Mexican Border. The presentation was extremely interesting and informative.

Peachtree News July 20, 2014
Peachtree folks gathered for worship on a lovely July morning.  Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic, “The Privilege of Being one of God’s children”.  The scriptural basis was I John 3:2-3 and was read by Bobby Bunn.

The N.C. Department of Transportation recently announced the winners of the “Division 4 Equipment Roadeo,” which was held in Goldsboro May 20 and 21 at the Wayne County Maintenance Yard. The annual event tests the safety awareness and skill level of NCDOT maintenance employees in Edgecombe, Halifax, Johnston, Nash, Wayne and Wilson counties who operate trucks and heavy equipment. This year, there were a total of 104 employees competing in six events in the Division 4 event.

For the third consecutive year, the Rockin’ Classic Auto & Motorcycle Expo is set to cruise into the City of Rocky Mount.
On Fri., July 25, 2014 and Sat., July 26, 2014, it’s your opportunity to check out restored period vehicles and “tricked out” cars and motorcycles. Area residents and visitors can enjoy the congregation of impeccable cars and motorcycles in historic Downtown on the newly renovated Douglas Block.

Wednesday, July 23 from 1:30 until 6 p.m. at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Avenue
Wednesday, July 26 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at House of Resurrection, 102 N King Street, Whitakers
Monday, July 28 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Chik-fil-A, (Bloodmobile) 1332 Jeffreys Road, Rocky Mount

Friday, August 1 from 3 until 6 p.m. at Treanor Chiropractic Wellness Center, 4161 Capital Drive, Rocky Mount
Friday, August 1 from 9:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Lowe’s, 700 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Throne’s Chapel Baptist Church, 1624 Windsor Drive, Rocky Mount

GREENSBORO -- Alexus Hill has played on plenty of high-powered stages during her basketball career -- with plenty more to come beginning next season at Gardner-Webb University.
But Hill reached a pinnacle for any North Carolina prep hoopster when she was chosen to take part in the prestigious East-West All-Star Girls Basketball Game on Monday at the Greensboro Coliseum.

RED OAK -- Most clubs would have never recovered -- both emotionally and in the bracket -- from losing in the first round of a double-elimination tournament.
But Nash County’s 9-12 All-Stars had a different idea at last weekend’s Statewide Athletics Committee Sectional Softball Tourney at Ennis Park in Red Oak.

RED OAK -- It took the better part of two tournaments, but Nash County’s high-powered lineup finally ran out of steam.
After taking a third-place finish one week earlier at the Tar Heel Districts in Louisburg, the All-Stars returned home last weekend to host the Statewide Athletics Committee 12-Under Sectional Baseball Tourney at Ennis Park.
Nash County scored just three runs in two games and was knocked out of the double-elimination format with an 0-2 overall record.

GREENSBORO -- Rocky Mount High School’s Dante Battle was in the starting lineup for the East Team and secured a double-double during the annual East-West All-Star Boys Basketball Game.
The contest was staged Monday at the Greensboro Coliseum.
Battle aided his squad with a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds, but the East would fall by a 98-86 margin.

NASHVILLE -- Nash Rec’s trip down the street to tangle with backyard rival Birchwood County Club proved to be a profitable one last Thursday evening.
NRST remained undefeated in Nash-Halifax Swim League action with a 618-151 triumph at the BCC Pool.
The squads will meet again this Thursday in the N-HSL regular season finale at the Nash Rec Pool.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The Carolina Mudcats scored a 4-3 triumph over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Sunday night at TicketReturn.com Field to claim their first Class A Carolina League baseball series win on the Grand Strand.
The Mudcats (19-12, 48-50) extended their lead to three games over the Pelicans (16-15, 60-39) in the Carolina League Southern Division as well.

After fending off Bulldogs of the Nash Central variety the past four years, Northern Nash High School’s Alexus Hill will become a ‘Dog this fall when she joins the women’s basketball program at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs.