The Nashville Lions Club hosted the “See the 21st Century Vision Van” at the Wal-Mart in Nashville on Friday, August 23. The vision van is owned by the NC Lions Foundation and provides free eye and ear screening to residents.
Politics isn’t the only place to look for unbelievable and crazy stories. As the summer draws to a close, here is a good chance to clean out the Soapbox notebook, shake your head and maybe have a few laughs.
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A security lab, delivering a report to the makers of software for a luxury Japanese toilet, warned that a flaw in their Android program renders the toilet hackable -- even while a user sits on it.
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AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER
It’s back to school time!
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools began on Monday and I’m sure parents, at least, were excited. I’m sure at least half of the students who returned were excited as well. Maybe their excitement will rub off on the other half.
This year at school will be interesting. Students now have to use more technology, including ipads, which supposedly is going to make them more tech-savvy and be able to better embrace their future.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
PRE-GAME PLANNING –– This photo originally published in The Graphic on June 18, 1970. John Williams and David Viverette of the Nash Sales team were engaged in a serious discussion on tactics prior to a game in Nashville’s Little League.
After extensive review, Tar River Land Conservancy has been awarded accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Tar River Land Conservancy is one of 230 land trusts from across the country that has been awarded accreditation since the fall of 2008. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission awards its accreditation seal to community groups that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.
Tuesday, September 3 from 3:15 until 6:15 p.m. at the Harrison Family YMCA, 1000 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, September 3 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Nash Health Care Systems, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount
Monika Fleming, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Program at Edgecombe Community College, and Ron Green, Chief Professional Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecomebe Counties, are pictured representing the Rocky Mount Rotary Club which meets every Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton on Winstead Ave.
Zachary and Maria Parker of Nashville are proud to announce the birth of a son, Zachary Brian Cortez Parker, born June 18, 2013 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. He weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Brian Smith of Elm City and Amy Summerlin of Wilson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kasey Miranda Smith to Tanner Jo Eason, the son of Dennis and Jennifer Eason of Macclesfield. Kasey is the granddaughter of John and Janet Sharpe of Nashville, Roger and Tammy Summerlin of Elm City, Wayne and Linda Smith of Bailey, and the late Debbie Smith.
The Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary is continuing the popular tradition of the “Lights of Love” project, with hopes of 2013 being the biggest and brightest year ever. Now is the time to purchase a light in honor/memory of someone. Profits from this year’s celebration will go to the new Pediatric Emergency Room, which will help Nash Health Care better serve the needs of area young people.
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Contributed by Pat Adams
A meeting of the League of Women Voters Twin Counties unit was held August 15th at the Braswell Memorial Library. It was the culmination of a year of planning that began with the first organizational meeting held in August 2012. Officers were elected, bylaws and policies approved, and goals established for 2013-14.
Carolina Giraldo of Spring Hope was named to the Spring 2013 Dean’s List at Mary Baldwin College.
Students named to the Dean’s List earned grade point averages of 3.50 to 3.74. To be eligible, a student must be a degree candidate and must have earned at least 12 semester hours for the grading period.
As college and university students return to campus this month, a number of them have received scholarship assistance from the North Carolina 4-H Development Fund. The foundation has awarded $117,075 scholarships to students from 40 of North Carolina’s 100 counties, including Nash County.
LOST & FOUND Pets ~ Either way, there some steps that you should take with both.
~ FIRST and foremost... they are easier to return to their rightful owner if there is an ID tag! Even indoor dogs slip out! Microchips are great too! For found pets, be sure to have it scanned a vet or the Shelter! Owners, be sure your information is current!
A lot of things were going on at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 25! Prior to the morning worship service, the Sunday School Department had a time for several recognitions. Rev. Larry Bostian recognized the children who would be going into the first grade. He presented Bibles to Tristan Murray, Braxton Sykes, Joshua Dennis, and Brandon Worsley.
On a beautiful Sunday morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present. Sanctuary flowers were given by Dianne and Ricky Tucker in memory of her mother, Jean Williams. The choir sang “In Remembrance” under the direction of the pastor. The sermon topic for the day was “Coping with Fears and Anxieties”.
Our choir sang “Let’s Just Praise the Lord” for the call to worship. Pastor Aycock welcomed everyone and prayed the prayer of invocation. Hymns of worship were “Blessed Be The Name” and “The Solid Rock.” Algie Jones Jr. led the congregational singing.
Army National Guard Pvt. Lindsey A. Oser has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Even after watching his team put up 27 points against a respected opponent, Southern Nash Coach Brian Foster was still lamenting his team’s missed opportunities during last Friday’s season-opening 27-14 home victory against SouthWest Edgecombe.
The Firebirds piled up 23 first downs and 379 total yards, but didn’t find the end zone until Richard Hall hauled in a five-yard touchdown pass from Deon Lavender midway through the second period of action.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- A two-day road swing through Franklin County proved to be a fruitful one last week for the Southern Nash Firebirds.
Under new coach Kurt Bienias, the Firebirds opened their boys soccer schedule last Wednesday with a 3-0 decision at Bunn.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK -- Eight minutes certainly wasn’t enough on-field time last Friday night for the Northern Nash boys soccer squad.
While hosting Bunn in a non-league event, Northern competed for just eight minutes before lightning forced play to be halted.
RED OAK -- Northern Nash secured a sweep against Bunn during last year’s prep volleyball action, but that won’t be the case in 2013.
The Lady Knights hosted Bunn last Tuesday for a non-league event at the NNHS Gymnasium, and the visiting Ladycats were able to leave with a 26-24, 25-19 and 25-11 decision.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Given some of the changes that were made in the preseason, Nash Central football coach Kevin Crudup considered his offense to be a work in progress heading into last Friday’s campaign opener at home against Tarboro.
It still is.
Southern Nash defenders celebrate after a key stand during last Friday night’s season-opening home victory against the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars at Firebird Stadium.
Southern Nash quarterback Deon Lavender picks up a key first down last Friday night.
