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WINNING TEAM–– This photo of the Falcons of Nash Central High School was published in The Graphic on May 27, 1965. The team won the Group II Track and Field Meet in Durham. They compiled 47 points compared to 33 points for Governor Moorehead High, the runner-up team.

The Junior Guild of Rocky Mount will hold its 11th annual Bargain Sale on Saturday, March 1, at the Rocky Mount Farmer’s Market from 7 a.m. to 12 noon.
For a $2 admission fee, citizens can shop a warehouse full of gently-used items donated by Junior Guild members and friends of the Guild, including children’s toys, furniture, electronics and appliances, holiday décor, office supplies, home accessories, and much more.

INCIDENTS
A larceny was reported on 2/17/14 at Wal-Mart
A possession of a controlled substance was reported on 2/17/14 on S First Street
A shooting into an occupied vehicle, resist/obstruct/delay and discharging a firearm in the city limits was reported on 2/18/14 on Brooklyn Boulevard

A larceny of a stove was reported on 2/17/14 at 4814 Joyner Road
A larceny from an outbuilding was reported on 2/17/14 at 1396 Bryantown Road
A seizure was reported on 2/18/14 at 222 W Washington Street
A narcotics violation was reported on 2/18/14 at Benvenue Road and US 64

Navy Seaman Recruit Mercedes M. Vargas, daughter of Miguel Vargas of Middlesex,  and stepdaughter of Ernestina Reyes of Middlesex, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Vargas 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.

Renee Davis is hoping for a full house to welcome singer-songwriter Curtis Wright to Nash Arts on Saturday, March 8.
Davis, a member of the Nash Arts Board, and her husband David, were instrumental in getting Wright to perform at Nash Arts. The couple were in Jacksonville where Wright was performing a show.
“I just asked him if he’d be interested in coming to Nash Arts,” Davis said. “He was gracious enough to say, “I’ll come.”

Cedar Grove Elementary School released its third six weeks Honor Roll for grades 3-5 and Distinguished Cedar Leaders for grades K-2.

The following students at Hobgood Academy made the Principal’s List (A’s) or the Honor Roll (A’s and B’s) the third six weeks of school.

The turning of the tassel has a special meaning for all high school students, but for the 12 graduates at Tar River Academy, the recent ceremony was more than the traditional transition into adulthood; it was a moment of exhilaration and joy, after finally earning their high school diploma, an accomplishment that may have at one time seemed impossible.

The Coastal Plains Beekeeping Chapter in conjunction with the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association and NC Cooperative Extension is offering the beginning bee keeping short course every Tuesday night in March from 7-9 p.m. at Edgecombe County Audiotorium, 201 Saint Andrew Street, Tarboro. The entrance is at East Granville Street.
These courses are designed for anyone interested in honeybees and beekeeping, as well as a refresher for the most advanced beekeeper.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cummings of Sanford announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Brooke Cummings to Patrick Roy Snipes II, the son of Mrs. Jill Ann Snipes of Bailey and Mr. Patrick Roy Snipes of Murfreesboro, Tenn. The wedding will take place June 7, 2014 at Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church, Sanford.

Three Nash Health Care employees—Krista Mosley, Robin Horne and Tracey Dickerson-Taylor--- were recently named Health Care Heroes, an honor given to those who demonstrate exceptional dedication the community. These three employees saved lives by utilizing their medical skills in response to emergencies within their communities.

The Edgecombe-Nash RSP met in Braswell Memorial Library’s Warner Room for its 10:30 A. M., February 11, 2014 meeting.
After President Mary Williams greeted everyone, Rev. Raymond Privott gave the devotion on love.  Member Cecil Long introduced his son, Steven Long, a graduate of Tarboro High School, University of North Carolina Business School, and Georgetown University Law School.

Nash County native Felicia Pete will speak at the Nash County Republican Party’s annual Convention next week.
Pete, of Raleigh, is a past President of the Wake County Republican Women’s Club and was recently appointed by Gov. Pat McCrory to be the Chairperson of the Commission on Public Health.
Pete attended Southern Nash Senior High.

The Nashville Lions Club recently donated scarves, hats and mittens to Cedar Grove Elementary School. Ladies of the Lions Club, with help from the Nash County Senior Center, made the scarves, hats and mittens. Last year the club gave to Nashville Elementary School and this year, chose Cedar Grove because Lion Club Member James McBride served as the principal of the school for many years and wanted to give back to his former school.

Good morning to my readers. I trust my article informs you and gives you spiritual insight from our pastor’s message. As you learn about the needs of our church family, we ask that you pray for us in our health problems, other struggles and our spiritual growth.

Sunday school at Beulah Church of Christ began at 9:45. This was followed by church services at 10:45. Welcome and announcements were given by our minister, Daniel West. We had a call to worship by singing “Glory to His Name” and a praise song, “Are You Washed in the Blood?”

NASHVILLE - One final, familiar hurdler stood in the way of Nash Central Middle School and the opportunity to claim the top prize at the Tri-County Conference Girls Basketball Tournament Championship.
Central, coached by Minnie White, had defeated Red Oak twice as part of the Lady Trojans’ undefeated run through the regular season of action.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Given a second chance, the Northern Nash Lady Knights weren’t about to squander the opportunity in the championship game of the Big East Conference Girls Basketball Tournament.
Last season, NNHS entered the tourney as the No. 1 seed, but fell to Rocky Mount in an overtime heartbreaker.
The rematch came last Friday in this year’s tourney finale, which was held at the RMHS Gymnasium.

RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School will kick off its 2014 boys soccer schedule on Feb. 27 at home against the Bunn Ladycats.
NN’s complete ledger is as follows, with home matches listed in CAPS:

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball Season:

Northern Nash’s Alexus Hill was selected as the Big East Conference Girls Basketball Tournament Most Valuable Player following the Lady Knights’ title victory last Friday night.

Northern Nash’s Kayla Tucker delivers a pass to a teammate during her club’s victory last Friday over Rocky Mount in the title game of the Big East Conference Girls Tourney.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. -- Top-ranked Virginia scored six two-out runs to complete a non-conference baseball sweep over East Carolina University, 6-2, Sunday afternoon at Davenport Field on the UVA campus.
Virginia (6-1) jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the third thanks to five hits, three stolen bases and a walk.
With two outs, Joe McCarthy walked then stole second base to move into scoring position.

Red Oak Middle School’s Shamiya Mercer (right) scores in the paint for the Tigers during last Wednesday’s loss to Nash Central in the Tri-County Conference Tournament.