By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash Arts is hoping to bring back its Ghost Walk but first, it needs volunteers and local ghost stories.
The first “Haunted by the Arts” Ghost Walk was held in 2008 and was a success, said Shelly Gray, Nash Arts Director. But due to a lack of volunteers, the event was not continued.
In 2011, Nash Arts revived the Ghost Walk but again, due to a lack of volunteers, it was not continued in 2012.
A recent harrowing experience serves as a reminder to motorists to “Move Over.”
On Aug. 7, Trooper A. G. Knight was conducting a traffic stop on US 64 in Wake County, a practice he had done time and time again. But this day would be like no other day. As he spoke to the driver on the shoulder of the roadway, he suddenly heard the sound of skidding tires and the smell of burning rubber. With 80,000 pounds of metal bearing down on him, he ran for cover out of harm’s way.
A larceny from a motor vehicle was reported on 8/13/13 at 13575 Watson Seed Farm Road
A larceny of a central unit and injury to real property was reported on 8/13/13 at 3541 Sandy Cross Road
A breaking, entering and larceny of a residence and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 5384 NC 58 S.
Friends and readers, today I ask that you consider the book.
Those of you over 30 years old know what I’m talking about. That wonderful mound of paper and paste and binding, full of stories or ideas or problems. Those in school today may be less acquainted with the book, and those who will go to school in 20 years may only hear stories of the book.
My family and I recently returned from a weekend trip to the beach.
It was interesting.
I can’t imagine anything more stressful than having two small children at the beach.
We had a really good time but, for me, it was extremely stressful.
I spent a lot of my time on the beach in the midst of a panic attack.
I’m going to fill you in on an event planned for the end of September that should prove to be quite an evening of entertainment and a chance to help support your local arts council, Nash Arts Center. At the same time, I’m going to solicit a little help to get me ready to help host the event.
Back in May, just prior to the Blooming Festival, I recall Amy Beasley asking me if I could emcee an event if I had to. My first thought, “What is she up to now?”
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
BUMPER STICKERS –– This photo originally published in The Graphic July 23, 1970. Bumper stickers with the slogan “Support Your Local Police” were being distributed by American Legion Post 100 members in an effort to strengthen public support for law officers. Pictured, Paul Shaw, Commander of the Nashville Post, applies one of the stickers to a car bumper.
By:
Jasper Cruz, Nash County 4-H VP and Club Reporter
Elias Moore and Jasper Cruz, president and vice-president of the Nash County 4-H Electric Club, represented Nash County as delegates at this year’s state 4-H Electric Congress. They joined over 320 fellow 4-Hers in attendance at the 2013 Electric Congress, July 22-24, on the campus of UNC-Charlotte. Nash County 4-H Electric Club leader John Wind attended this state event with Moore and Cruz.
UNCLE SAM DAVIS AWARD - The Nashville Lions Club recently received the Uncle Sam Davis Award, which is presented to clubs that raise $2,500 or more for white cane. Pictured accepting the award at the August 14 meeting (L-R) are Lions Doris McBride, Mary Boehm and Doug Whitehurst.
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
Stacy Sumner Jesso was named executive director of the Nash Health Care Foundation, taking the helm after the retirement of previous director, Bob Skelton.
Jesso brings more than 25 years of extensive experience in fundraising, strategic planning, board development, and non-profit leadership to the position.
Morgan Leigh Waters and Jason Michael Dudley were united in marriage on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Rose Hill Plantation in Nashville. The officiating minister for the 4 pm ceremony was Reverend Dougald McLaurin.
The Bride is the daughter of Guy and Padgette Waters of Nashville.
REACH OUT –– The Reach Out Rocky Mount Fun Run for Charities recently awarded the Nash Community College Foundation $40,643.70. The NCC Foundation received $35,930 in gifts and a $4,713.70 match by Reach Out Rocky Mount. The funds will be used to assist deserving students with scholarships.
Get your walking shoes on! The Pregnancy Care Center’s two-mile Walk For Life is scheduled for Saturday, September 21 and organizers invite the public to join hundreds of ministry supporters at Englewood Park for the 23rd annual Walk. Registration will begin at 9:15 a.m. and the Walk will begin at 10:15 a.m.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
One of these days... there will be a hard working, intelligent person in Nash County that has the time and cares enough to take on the feral cat problem and form a Nash County Community Cat Advocacy Group. We won’t have to tell them what to do. They will do their research. They will figure it out. They will organize and plan. It won’t be easy, but it will be a rewarding job. NCAF will support that person, that group.
The Southern Bank Foundation has made a $10,000 gift to Rocky Mount Academy. The funds were used to help build a new multi-purpose field on the RMA campus. Lank Dunton, right, Vice President of Southern Bank, recently presented the check to Beth Covolo, Head of School at Rocky Mount Academy.
Nash County Department of Social Services Board has appointed Dorothy Battle as Chairman and Jeannette Pittman as Vice-Chairman for 2013-2014. Ms. Battle has served on the Board since 2011, and Ms. Pittman has served since 2010. Both members are appointed by the Social Services Commission.
The NEED, Inc. Board of Directors is seeking membership to represent Districts One and Two of Nash County.
The District One boundary consists of the following areas: Battleboro, Dortches, Goldrock, Red Oak, Momeyer, Northwest Rocky Mount, (Bass, Edwards, and Lancaster Crossroads) Spring Hope, Swift Creek, and Whitakers communities.
Nikki Clark of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Rocky Mount recently won the firm’s Ed Armstrong Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships.
Clark was one of 1,618 of the firm’s 12,000 financial advisors to receive the Ed Armstrong award.
The Nashville Lions Club is collecting hats to send out to people to help prevent permanent sun blindness caused by over-exposure of direct sunlight. A collection box is set up at Ward Speciality Pharmacy for residents wanting to donate their gently used hats. Hats will be sent to the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home and “Doctors Without Borders” for free distribution.
Governor Pat McCrory recently appointed William D. Edgar, of Rocky Mount, to the North Carolina Rate Bureau.
The North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB) is a non-profit, unincorporated rating bureau created by the General Assembly of North Carolina under the provisions of Article 36 of Chapter 58 of the General Statutes of North Carolina on September 1, 1977.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools custodial staff recently spent a day at Rocky Mount High School completing their annual federally mandated training and receiving some well-deserved awards.
The Clean School Awards were presented to NRMPS staff by Daniel Rich, Frontline Manager for Aramark Facility Services.
North Carolina’s wet spring and summer have meant a below-normal wildfire season, allowing N.C. Forest Service staff to assist states in the West.
A 20-person crew recently left to help fight one of the many wildfires burning in Alaska. Another 20-person crew is working on a wildfire near Portage, Utah.
