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The non-profit organization A Chance in the Country received $3,000 from the DeLeon Carter Foundation to provide riding lessons to children with disabilities.
“We are a recreational riding barn, so we focus on helping our riders develop physical riding skills at their own pace while mostly enjoying the ride,” said Robin Freemen, Director of A Chance in the Country.

Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas is upon us!  What a joyous season!
On a cold, drizzly December morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church.  The sanctuary was decorated for Christmas with red, white and pink poinsettia banked around the podium.

The youth of Red Oak United Methodist Church are setting an example not only for their adult members, but for the community at large. On Nov.  16, they traveled door to door in the community bearing balloons and smiles, inviting families to join them in worship and sharing about some of the great things happening in and through ROUMC. On Nov. 22, they met for a night of bowling.

In the fall of 1954 I began the ninth grade at Red Oak High School. As we all arrived the first day of school, several of the boys were saying “Have ya’ll seen the really pretty teacher that is here this year.” In walked a really lovely lady with a really beautiful smile. She said “Hello boys and girls I am new here and looking forward to a great year with all of you at Red Oak.

Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held its December meeting at the Braswell Memorial Library.  Guest speaker was Dr. Thomas Barrett.   His subject was about Pearl Harbor and other wars that the United States has been engaged in.

The newly organized Nash County Democratic Men’s auxiliary of the Nash County Democratic Party held its second meeting Thursday, November 21. Former Congressman Tim Valentine spoke to the group of approximately 25 men about his experiences during his time in office under the administration of three former presidents, Ronald Reagan, George Bush and Bill Clinton.

Faith Jarvis, daughter of Dr. William Jarvis and Dr. Bennie Jarvis, made a substantial donation to the Pediatric Department of Nash General Hospital as a part of her Project VIPP (Very Important Pediatric Patients), an initiative designed by Faith Jarvis as a part of a community service project for her Girl Scout Gold Award.  Jarvis is a member of Troop 48 from Red Oak.

Christmas during the American Civil War (1861–1865) was celebrated throughout the United States although the day did not become an official holiday until five years after the war ended while Abraham Lincoln was President.  The war continued to rage on throughout what we consider to be the Christmas holiday and skirmishes occurred throughout the countryside all across the nation.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Any hope that the Rocky Mount Gryphons might be vulnerable on the mat in the Big East Conference this season seems to be quickly vanishing.
Heading into last Wednesday’s tri-match featuring Rocky Mount, Nash Central and Northern Nash, NN head coach Corey Mercer hoped his Knights would be competitive against the Gryphons.

NASHVILLE -- If Nash Central Middle School’s girls basketball program has been known for one thing in recent seasons, it’s strong play at the guard position.
That is once again the case for the 2013-14 campaign, but the Lady Trojans are also strong all-around and look well-poised to be one of the top squads in the always-competitive Tri-County Conference.

NASHVILLE -- After dropping their regular season opener, the Nash Central Trojans were looking for a quick bounceback Monday when they hosted Phillips Middle School for an important Tri-County Conference boys basketball game.
The Trojans got exactly that, roaring ahead early and never looking back en route to securing a 66-37 decision at the NCMS Gymnasium in Nashville.

RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School will serve as the host for the 2013 Nash County Holiday Basketball Tournament.
The event will be held Dec. 17-19 at the NNHS Gymnasium. Tickets will be available at the gate.
Defending champions are Rocky Mount (boys) and Northern Nash (girls).

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Listed are last Friday’s semifinal results and this weekend’s championship schedule for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football Playoffs:

NASHVILLE -- Chris Koufopoulos, Nash County Parks and Recreation Athletic Coordinator, was recently certified as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) by the National Certification Board (NCB) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).  

CONWAY, S.C. -- The men’s basketball team of North Carolina Wesleyan College traveled to Coastal Carolina last Thursday night, suffering an 89-54 loss to the Division I Chanticleers.
The Bishops trailed just 35-26 at the break, but CCU shot 60 percent from the floor in the second half to pull away.
The first half saw NCWC take its first lead of the contest, 10-8, on a three-pointer by senior David Gurganus at the 15:39 mark.

Rocky Mount’s Joseph Cooper (l) and Northern Nash’s Armon Moore (r) try to lift each other up.

NASH COUNTY -- The Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Young Champions of America Self-Defense Students from the Bailey Elementary School location attended the Young Champions of America Fall Karate Tournament.
The event was held in Raleigh November 9.

BUNN -- Southern Nash picked up a key road boys basketball decision last Friday as the Firebirds outlasted backyard rival Bunn by a 68-62 margin in overtime.
Southern, coached by Robbie Kennedy, upped its mark to 2-5 in the early portion of the campaign.
“We played a lot better (last Friday),’’ Kennedy said. “It was a back-and-forth game, and we were able to make some big free throws in overtime.’’

RED OAK -- Leonard Allen’s first season as Northern Nash High School’s varsity baseball coach will begin on Feb. 26 at home against his former team -- the Bunn Wildcats.
Northern’s complete ledger is as follows, with home matchups listed in  CAPS:

NASH COUNTY -- Here is the 2013-14 College Football Bowl Game Schedule:

STANHOPE -- Here are the winners from the Southern Nash High School 2013-14 Fall Sports Awards Ceremony, which was held Monday on the SNHS campus:

Nash Central’s Armando Devalle (with ball) is double-teamed by a pair of Phillips defenders during Monday afternoon’s middle school basketball showdown in Nashville.

Nash Central Middle School’s Kayla Mitchell (with ball) drives for a basket during the Lady Trojans’ home victory Monday against Tri-County Conference opponent Phillips.

ST. LOUIS -- Three Washington University in St. Louis student-athletes were selected as the University Athletic Association (UAA) Athletes of the Week for their respective sports, as announced Monday by the Association.

The City of Rocky Mount’s Parks and Recreation Department is ready to celebrate the magic of the season and has appropriately titled events scheduled as Holiday Happenings. There are over 15 Holiday Happenings to choose from, including the notable Winter Wonderland.