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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.

The Union Hill Youth Missionaries will present the dinner theater, “What About Love” on Saturday, March 22 at Rock Creek Baptist Church in Nashville.  “What About Love” is a ficional play written by Carol Hood and directed by Angela Wiggins. The play depicts real-life situations, struggles and triumphs and revolves around the lives of Pastor David Tremble and his wife, Tammy. In an ever-changing society, life has its pitfalls.

Our choir sang “God is so Good” for the call to worship. Hymns of worship were “What a Friend” and “Jesus is Lord of All.” Algie Jones Jr. led the singing. Sandra Manning was absent today, so Barbara Morgan was our pianist for today. “Thank you Barbara for a job well done.” Pastor Ronnie welcomed everyone and prayed the prayer of invocation.

“Firmly Planted, Rooted in the Gospel” was the theme for the North American Mission Study at Red Oak Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 12.  Participants were encouraged to wear the gardening or farming attire and each planted seeds.  Nell Boone shared the parable of the sower and then everyone viewed 3 videos about North American church planting missionaries and various challenges or obstacles they face as they try to start new churches.

Pastor Whitehouse warmly greeted those who came to worship at Peachtree Church on a beautiful March morning.  His sermon topic was “Have No Regrets’ based on scripture found in Matthew 24: 1-14.  It is the longest of Jesus’ sermons that is recorded in the Bible.  It is known as the ‘Olivet Discourse’.  On next Sunday, Pastor Whitehouse will bring the concluding portion.

Sunday school at Beulah Church of Christ began at 9:45, followed by church services at 10:45. Our hearts were all heavy with the loss of one of our dear friends and life-long members, Darwell Griffin Daniels. We had met with the family on Saturday night at the funeral home and all going to the funeral Sunday afternoon.

ROANOKE RAPIDS -- The Southern Nash Ladybirds were swept in a softball doubleheader last Friday on the road against Roanoke Rapids.
Both contests were five innings apiece.
RR claimed a 2-1 win in the first game before finishing off the sweep with a 3-0 triumph.
Southern Nash is now 0-5 on the campaign.

RED OAK -- By any standard, Alexus Hill will go down as one of the best all-around athletes in Northern Nash school history.
And all-conference-and-beyond level performer in three sports -- soccer, basketball and volleyball -- Hill added another honor to her resume’ when she was saluted as the Big East Conference Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

RED OAK -- Joe McCarthy isn’t quite sure if his Northern Nash High School girls soccer team will be ready when Big East Conference action begins next Monday.
And for good reason. To date, the Lady Knights have played only three matches -- and had three more postponed due to poor weather.

GREENVILLE -- Ian Townsend sparked an eight-run second inning by belting a pair of home runs, which tied an NCAA record, as East Carolina University (10-10, 3-3) completed a Conference USA baseball doubleheader sweep over Tulane (10-8, 3-3) with a 13-3 win in eight innings Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Following game one, where the Reid Love and Ryan Williams starred on the mound, it was the offense that shined in game two.

CHAPEL HILL -- Here are last Saturday’s results from the annual North Carolina High School Athletic Association Boys and Girls State Basketball Championships:

ROCKY MOUNT -- In USA South Conference baseball action, junior Ricardo Ciuffetelli blasted a solo home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to lift his North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishops to a 13-12 win over Ferrum College at Bauer Field last Saturday.

Nash Central High School’s Deja Pemberton (left) is congratulated by Coach Gary Smith after delivering a base hit as part of last Tuesday’s home softball victory against the Tarboro Lady Vikings. Pemberton is a senior third baseman for NCHS.

Harley Winders is behind the plate this season for the Nash Central High softball team.

Northern Nash first baseman Tyler Barrett (left) retires a Corinth Holders batter off a ground ball during last Saturday afternoon’s non-conference baseball event on the NNHS campus.

Northern Nash’s Jacob Green pauses and heads back to third base during last Saturday’s home baseball victory against Corinth Holders HS.

A Nash Central High School player (left) slides home to score a run for the Lady Bulldogs during last week’s home softball victory against non-conference rival Tarboro HS.

Nash Central High School graduate Timyra Staton (holding plaque at right) celebrates with her Louisburg College women’s basketball teammates after the Lady Hurricanes recently won the Region X Tournament Championships in Raleigh. Staton and the Lady Hurricanes are currently in Overland Park, Kansas, competing in the NJCAA Division II Women’s Basketball National Tournament.