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A 25-year-old Spring Hope man is facing multiple charges after crashing his car Oct. 25 on Old Franklin Road.
Jaivon Chandon Thompson of 10669 Seven Paths Road totaled his 2014 Nissan after it left the roadway near 1119 Old Franklin at about 10 A.M.
Thompson's car, heading north at 55 mph, crossed the center line and traveled off the roadway to the left, colliding first with a ditch, losing its bumper, then continued down the shoulder until it ran into trees, according to a report filed by Highway Patrol Trooper B.H. Boone.

A joint investigation by state health and agriculture agencies has flagged WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, sold locally by Sam's Club and Dollar Tree, as having potentially dangerous lead levels for toddlers and young children.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Saturday that consumers should not feed or buy the WanaBana brand of apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches because the product may contain "elevated levels of lead."

A man was pinned in his truck after it overturned on Sandy Cross Road Monday and had to be taken to Wake Medical after extrication by the Coopers Fire Department.
Highway Patrol Trooper B.H. Boone said the unnamed driver, who was alone in the pickup truck, had been driving at 85 mph westbound towards Old Bailey Highway at about 10:30 Monday morning near 327 Sandy Cross Road.

Sometimes, I get to use this space to inform the public about amazing historical events that we have a chance to take part in.
Save your money and save the date for February 24, 2024. That's when St. Augustine, Florida will host the first-ever Florida Man Games.
In other words, there is finally a Redneck Olympics, y'all.

Next Tuesday, November 7th is Election Day for our town leaders. Unfortunately, voter turnout so far seems to be low which is usually the case for municipal elections. I'm always amazed at how few people actually vote for the leaders who can make the largest impact in their day-to-day lives. Yet some of these people who never vote are the very ones who will quickly complain about town services.

This photo was originally published in The Nashville Graphic on November 3, 1983. Kindergarten students from Nashville Elementary stroll downtown Nashville in the traditional costume parade. Pictured, the children are visiting the offices of J.A. Leonard Insurance which at that time was located on Boddie Street.

Spring Hope's candidates for upcoming local elections got a chance to rub elbows with state brass during a meet-and-greet at the luxurious Seven Paths Manor in an evening event Oct. 24.
The 6:30 p.m. event drew a crowd of around fifty.

Several new playground items chosen specifically for handicapped accessibility and designed to appeal to very young children are being added to Nashville's Stoney Creek Park. The $16,000 equipment, consisting of "acoustic flowers" and a structure with touch-toy surfaces, was paid for by the Elks Lodge 1038, Southern Bank of Nashville, and a grant from the DeLeon Carter Foundation, with the remainder from the Town of Nashville.

Nash County Clerk of Court staff members decorated the courthouse lawn and doors in October in commemoration of both Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Most of us know him. He is often referred to as a Charles Dickens and Mark Twain all wrapped up in one package. He is a masterful writer who has capitalized on America's fascination with the law. In fact, he's written 50 novels that have sold close to 400 million copies!
John Grisham has been on television recently promoting his new book, "The Exchange". It is a follow up of his book, "The Firm". Some of his other books include "The Guardian", "The Pelican Brief", "The Client", "Runaway Jury", and so many more.

One of the greatest illustrations of faith can be found in the story of when God told Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. This story of great faith involves a contradiction. The God who said not to kill was the same God who asked Abraham to make a monumental sacrifice--after having miraculously provided a promised son for Abraham and Sarah in their old age.
Genesis 22 tells us that Abraham loved Isaac. So, he had to act against his own emotional ties.

North Carolina Wesleyan University will host a Veterans Day event on Friday, Nov. 10 honoring the men and women of our armed forces. The morning will start off at 10 a.m. with a patriotic salute to all Veterans and a special pinning for Vietnam Veterans.
The event will be held at the main flagpole in front of the Braswell Administrative building with guest speaker, Rep. Allen Chesser.

Line dance classes will be held Wednesdays 2-3 p.m. at Town of Nashville Parks & Recreation Department, 108 S. Boddie Street, Nashville. Learn to line dance to popular songs in this beginner-friendly class. Four week class session, $10. Nashville town residents, $15. Nonresidents. For more information call the Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department at 252-459-9796.

Storytime is Nov. 2, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for ages 2-5.

Her Sisu, LLC to Maria Gianelli Andrade Chable; Englewood, Block W, Lots 54 and 55; $50,000
Four Seasons Contractors, LLC to Vilma Noemi De La Cru and Vilma Noemi De La Cru; Bradford Place, lot 37; $287,000
D.R. Horton, Inc. to John Edward Barlow III and Patricia Rosete Barlow; Saddlebrook Subdivision, Lot 6

Building Permit Residential
Charles Mullen, 7515 Grover Rd; new single family; $400,000
John Terrell Bunn, 1585 Matthews Farm Rd; new single family; $15,000
Eddie Lee May, 7404 Perry Rd; detached accessory; $70,000

Nashville Police Chief John T. Winstead has resigned, effective Oct. 30, and town officials are looking to fill the vacancy.
Town Manager Randy Lansing announced Winstead's resignation Wednesday, Nov. 1, and said that in the interim, the Nashville Police Department would be headed up by Nashville Fire Chief Chris Joyner.

FRANKLINTON -- Almost there met already there last Wednesday, and already there is still there atop the Big East Conference volleyball scene.
Certainly, it's been amazing year for the Northern Nash Lady Knights, who made significant spike progress this fall -- defeating every league team except one en route to a second-place finish in the league.

STANHOPE -- Chronologically, this might have been the longest game from start to finish in Big East Conference football history -- 73 hours as a matter of fact.
But the grueling wait would prove to be well worth it for the Southern Nash Firebirds, who all but wrapped up at least a share of the league's regular season championship with a 28-21 thriller over rival Northern Nash.