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Annie Jean Williams, age 73, passed away   Monday, December 2, 2013. Born in Nash County on March 6, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ellis Guy Williams Sr. and Polly Davis Williams. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ellis Guy “Big Boy” Williams Jr.

NASHVILLE - Carole Moore Braswell, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Born in Johnston County on March 18, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Herman Edward Moore Sr. and Mary Helen Rose Moore. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Braswell, and four brothers.

Judith Cobb Mehle, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. She was born in Surry County, NC on March 10, 1939 to Gladys Sparrow Cobb and the late Alton Parks Cobb.

Judith Cobb Mehle, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. She was born in Surry County, NC on March 10, 1939 to Gladys Sparrow Cobb and the late Alton Parks Cobb.

Walter Gray “Bro” Rich, Jr.  was born December 6, 1927, in Nash County and departed this life December 9, 2013 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Walter G. “Post” and Ethel Downey Rich. Preceding him in death were his sisters Evelyn Strum, Elsie Mae Coggin, Ida Crutchfield, Roxie Stewart and a nephew, Richard Teasley.

Never fear, I haven’t forgotten you, Dear Reader.
The Soapbox Staff has been busy researching and identifying the best Christmas gifts for the annual gift-giving guide. We know that many readers find this resource so valuable, the economy immediately gets a boost once we publish. Times are tough, so this year, we tried to come up with a wide range of selections.

With it being all rainy and cold this week, I thought it appropriate to spread a little sunshine, specifically to local elected officials.
I’ve said this a dozen times in this space but I’ll say it again. Elected officials are elected by the citizens they represent.
What?!
Really?!
Yes, really!

While leftwing members of Congress and the Major Media argue for a raise in minimum wages, the Affordable Care Act, under President Obama, has already raised it by $1.64 / hour, and few people noticed. Only those ignorant of market economics clamor for a “living” wage to replace any minimum wage.

HOMECOMING PARADE –– This photo originally published in The Graphic on November 2, 1967. Nash Central School held its Homecoming Parade in downtown Nashville. Pictured are two contestants for Homecoming Queen.

Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Brendan W. Brame graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

The 13th Annual 4-H Holiday Extravaganza was held on Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7 at the Nash County Agricultural Center in Nashville.
Twenty-six vendors came out to sell a variety of items and 4-H’ers also sold their baked items.
On Friday night, the light show kicked off. The Nashville Graphic’s Publisher Jo Anne Cooper and Staff Writer Amanda Clark were asked to help kick off the light show by pushing the button to showcase the first show.

Fourth graders at Swift Creek Elementary School will be at Amy’s Hallmark in Rocky Mount on Saturday, December 14 selling Christmas ornaments.
The ornaments are part of “Hanging on to Hope,” a business created several years ago by students. The business began in 2008 while students were studying business and as part of a reading unit in their Open Court book titled, “Dollars and Sense.”

Rotarian President Krista Ikirt, at left, stands with Gus Tulloss, a Rotary member employed with the Dept of Transportation, who spoke to the Rocky Mount Rotary Club last Monday, December 2 at the DoubleTree hotel at their 1 p.m. meeting.

A Sergeant with the Nash County Sheriff’s Office recently completed a management and leadership program at North Carolina State University.
Sgt. Scott Pair, of Red Oak, graduated from the Administrative Officers Management Program (AOMP) at North Carolina State University on November 15.
Pair is the second from the Sheriff’s Office to graduate from the program.

BIG WHEEL ELVES  –– Rileigh and Wyatt Himmelright won first place at the Nashville Children’s Christmas Parade.

CHRISTMAS FARMER –– Justin Davis won fourth place at the Nashville Children’s Christmas Parade.

TREE LIGHTS –– Katie Grace helps Nashville Mayor Donald Street at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB –– Members of the Nashville Unit Boys & Girls Club prepare to march in the parade.

TEAM WORK –– Cub Scout Pack 76 march in the parade.

Santa gets ready for the parade with the help of elf Amy Kratzke.

Jeremy Davis of Bailey Baptist Church is all smiles just before the parade begins.

Addison Wells of Sims dances in the parade.

Dakota Perry and Benjamin Flowers of Floods Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church in Spring Hope get ready for the parade.

Tiffany Sage, Erica Pede, and Elizabeth Pede of the Middlesex-Bailey Girl Scout Troop 86 ride in the parade.

Getting a pet soon?  Did you know that you contribute to pets coming into the Animal Control facility when you buy a pet, like ones advertised on CraigsList?  You know, the ones that say “adopt” but you find that the fee is $100 or more.  You see, as long as people think they can make money on the cute babies, they will breed their dogs.  However, guess what happens to the ones that aren’t bought.