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Some people attended the Sunrise Service Sunday morning, of course I wasn’t able to make it. In the past years, I always enjoyed Sunrise Service. It’s been a wonderful celebration of the resurrection of  our Lord Jesus Christ. That was when He won the victory for us.
Easter lilies were given today by the choir. “Thank you.” The choir sang “Alive! Alive!” for the call to worship.

Last Friday night the annual Red Oak High school  reunion was held at Rocky Mount Shriner Club in Rocky Mount. This year made 96 years this event has been held. Approximately 190 former graduates (and guests) attended. This reunion is always for all graduates, not just one year. The ages of those attending are 99 years to the last year Red Oak had a high school in 1966.

On April 12, 2014, several members of both Red Oak and Bethlehem United Methodist Church traveled to the Billy Graham library in Charlotte, NC. An uplifting time of fellowship, this trip was greatly enjoyed by all who participated.
On Good Friday the youth of Red Oak United Methodist Church helped deliver Communion to some of the home-bound members. A youth led worship service will be taking place this Sunday, April 27, 2014.  Come see what they have planned!

The weather for Easter Sunday was sunny but chilly.  The worship at Peachtree was a glorious celebration of the Risen Lord, Christ Jesus.  Sanctuary flowers were given by the Reid Vick Family in memory of their loved ones.  Those remembered were Reid and Avis Vick, Randall, Cleon, Furman and Linda Vick Nozolina.

Nash Community College students, faculty and staff are preparing for record graduations on Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16, 2014. More than 600 students will graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate at the College’s forty-sixth graduation ceremony.
North Carolina Treasurer Janet Cowell will deliver the address at the curriculum commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the College’s Brown Auditorium.

The Cancer Friends Forever Women’s Cancer Support Group  meets the second Monday each month at the Nash County Agricultural Center. At the April 14th meeting, the ladies decorated, designed and created Easter Bonnets.  Several of the ladies planed to wear the bonnets while visiting some of the nursing/rehab centers in the area last week.

Friday, May 9 from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Rocky Mount Preparatory School, 3334 Bishop Road, Rocky Mount
Friday, May 9 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Braswell Memorial Library, 727 North Grace Street, Rocky Mount
Monday, May 12 from 2 until 6:30 p.m. at Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department, 300 Taylor Road, Sharpsburg
Tuesday, May 13 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Stony Hill FWB Church, 9649 Stony Hill Church Road, Middlesex

Girl ScoutTroop 3249, of Red Oak, cleaned, prepared, and planted flowers around the flag pole at Red Oak Post Office on April 11. This has become an annual service project for these girls the past four years. Pictured (L-R) is: Mercedes Silver, Raven Davis, Destiny Silver, Laura Brown, Hannah Tollefsen and Sarah O’berry.

“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.