Steven and Misty Cockrell of Nashville are proud to announce the birth of a son, Bentley David Cockrell. He was born May 7, 2013 at Nash General in Rocky Mount, weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Friday, August 16 from 12:30 until 6 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, 1100 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Wednesday, August 21 from 2 until 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools are celebrating the highest four-year cohort graduation rate on record, of 79.4 percent, which was released August 8, as part of North Carolina’s 2012-13 Cohort Graduation Rate Report.
The NRMPS graduation rate jumped nearly 10 percentage points, from 70.8 percent in 2010 to 79.4 percent in 2013. The increase represents nearly a three point jump from 2012, when the rate was 76.7 percent.
Jessica Rogers, of Nashville, recently spent two weeks in New York as part of the Pace Summer Scholars Institute.
The Summer Scholars Institute is a program designed for rising juniors and seniors and helps them experience the atmosphere of college with interactive courses to meet the individual interests of students.
The history of the Rocky Mount Fire Department was depicted in its first centennial book, created in 1996. The book included photos and information on the department from the time of its inception in 1896. Within the past 16 years, however, staff has changed and interest in an updated history of the Rocky Mount Fire Department has peaked.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
No words can express the sadness we feel when the vet comes to the Nash County Animal Control facility at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 8 a.m. on Thursday, 3 p.m. on Friday. Without your help, the ones we promote would die by humane injection. However, there are many that go to the back that never had a chance. We understand when some are brought in by their owners for the service offered to those who cannot afford a vet to help their sick ones pass.
Our choir sang “Nothing is Impossible” for the call to worship. Pastor Aycock welcomed everyone and prayed the prayer of invocation. Hymns of worship were “The Church’s One Foundation” and “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks.” The congregational singing was led by Algie Jones Jr.
On a beautiful Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Amy and Robert Sykes. Pastor Whitehouse welcomed all those present. His sermon was titled “What is Salvation?” It was based on Mark 16:16-34. He said that many people want to play God. It is not our job to judge others.
Members of Red Oak United Methodist Church thank all who supported the Youth Benefit Yard Sale held on August 3. All proceeds will go toward supporting youth missions and activities at ROUMC.
If you missed the first United Methodist Men meeting, held Sunday, Aug. 4 at 8:15 am, don’t worry. The group plans to meet the first Sunday of each month in the fellowship hall, for food, fellowship, and faith growing.
Last week I did write the Beulah News, but guess what happened? I realized later I forgot to turn it in. I guess I had a senior moment so I’m trying to do a little better this week. To begin I’d like to say we have a lot of birthdays this month.
UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 held their August meeting at the Braswell Memorial Library.
Mrs. Donna Boykin, Bethel Heroes Member, was the guest speaker. She presented an informative program on the dress of women in the War Between the States era. This war had a large and very personal effect on every one then living in the United States, but most especially in the south.
The Nash County Democratic Women hosted an “Afternoon Tea” on August 11 at Benvenue Country Club. Several state leaders were among the 175 guests who attended the special event. Pictured (L-R) is: Janet Cowell, NC State Treasurer; Rosita Wiggins, Event Chair; Beth Wood, NC State Auditor; June Atkinson, State Superintendent, Public Schools of NC; and Laura O’Neal, chair, Nash County Democratic Women.
Nash and Edgecombe County 4-H poultry judging teams recently participated in a competition. One junior team finished second in the Avain Bowl and in judging. The other junior team finished fifth in the Avain Bowl and in judging. The senior team finished fourth in the Avail Bowl.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville Police say a 53-year-old man apparently shot his son and then himself before setting the room they were in on fire on Monday. Both father and son have died of their injuries and police are continuing their search for answers.
According to Nashville Police Chief Tom Bashore, the Nashville Fire Department and Police Department were called to the home, at 239 N. Lumber Street, around 12:37 p.m.
A Bailey man faces multiple charges after allegedly trying to run over a Nash County Sheriff’s Deputy on Sunday night.
According to Captain Pat Joyner, of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Winters Road in Bailey for a domestic violence incident.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash Central High School Marching Band members met in mini camps for a week and then came together last week for four more days of intensive practice to prepare for the upcoming season.
Band Director Leo Nieves said band camp is a tough week for students but is a good way for the band to get a jump start on the year.
By:
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent
As the state’s budget has been finalized with Governor Pat McCrory’s signature of approval, the local school system continues to finalize its 2013-14 budget for board approval.
Susan Blackwell, Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) finance officer, said the system’s 2013-14 initial allotment shows an increase of 10 classroom teachers over last school year’s initial allotment, instead of the projected loss of 56 teachers.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville Town Manager Preston Mitchell recently joined the ranks of around 1,300 other local government management professionals who have received the International City/County Management Association (ICMA)’s Credentialed Manager designation.
Mitchell is one of only 112 in North Carolina with the designation.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Red Oak Mayor Al Wester and Commissioners Levell Langley and Barbara High Tyre are running unopposed to keep the seats they’ve held on Red Oak’s board for years.
Mayor Wester has served as Red Oak’s Mayor for almost 20 years. Wester said he wanted to continue helping to improve the town. And, he added, since no one else stepped up for the mayor’s seat, he figured he’d serve another term.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Kiara Brinkley and Donell Allen met in their high school chorus class over seven years ago.
This month, the two will release their second album as a part of the duo 7/27.
“Forever Good” is the couple’s second CD. Their first CD, “Admission” came out in 2011.
Brinkley has been singing since she was a young girl. In 2006, she showcased her talent at Nash Arts and won first place at the first annual Nash County’s Got Talent competition.
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office conducted its annual 4-H Criminal Justice Camp last week for around 20 students. On Thursday, August 8, students got a chance to learn about the Nash County Jail. Pictured above, Lt. Randall Smith shows students what inmates wear while at the Nash County Jail. Beside Smith is Corporal William Hill, who also works in the Detention Center.
Will Critzer, a carpenter from Sims in Nash County, thought he was lucky Monday when he caught five bass before work, but the biggest catch of the day turned out to be a $4 million lottery win.
“I was having a good morning,” Critzer said shortly afterward at N.C. Education Lottery headquarters in Raleigh. “And I remembered I had bought that ticket and I went and scratched it. There it was. A good morning got better.”
Nash Central’s Dexter Richardson works on his tackling technique as part of last Saturday morning’s football practice session on the NCHS campus.
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s All-Star Teams from recent Statewide Athletics Committee Tournament action:
GREENSBORO -- The North Carolina Coaches Association has released its coaching list for the upcoming East-West All-Star Games in July of 2014.
