Rocky Mount Utilities Director Rich Worsinger has been appointed to second vice chair of the American Public Gas Association (APGA) Board of Directors. Worsinger began his one-year term when he was appointed during the APGA Annual Meeting in Boston.
The board of directors of the Kitty Powell Scholarship Fund recently presented $2,300 in scholarships to members of the bowling community.
Since 1989, the Kitty Powell Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $67,000 to 110 scholarship recipients to further their education.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert William (Billy) Edwards of Spring Hope announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Dawn Edwards, to Scott Jeffrey Polner, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Lewis Polner of Norcross, Ga.
The wedding will take place Nov. 2, 2013 on the beach at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area at Kure Beach, NC.
Ray and Beth Massengale of Whitakers announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Louise Massengale, to Carson Hackney Pressley, the son of Mark and Susan Pressley of Chapel Hill. The wedding will take place Nov. 2, 2013, at The Barn at Woodlake Meadows in Bear Creek, NC.
Nashville’s Police Department sponsored its first National Night Out on Tuesday night, August 6 at the new Stoney Creek Environmental Park on Washington Street.
National Night Out is a national event, in its 30th year, but this is the first time Nashville has hosted the event.
The Nashville Police Department sponsored a National Night Out Coloring Contest which included four local daycares: Precious Moments, Precious Angels, Kidz Place 2 Bee, and A Place to Grow.
Winners received a backpack filled with goodies, an award and a gift card donated by Wal-Mart.
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Graphic photos by Amanda Clark and Chuck Lewis
The North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials’ (NCBEMO) 2013 Summer Conference was held from Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28 at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount. The City of Rocky Mount hosted the event.
Forbes recently named Taylor Swift to its list of most influential celebrities, ranking her just behind Madonna, Beyonce, and Steven Spielberg. She’s a six-time Grammy winner, and she’s the youngest ever to win a Grammy for Album of the Year.
But just six years ago, Swift was booking small venues for concerts in places like Allentown, Pa., Bethel, N.Y., and Tarboro, still hawking her songs to radio stations throughout the country.
Students from Nash Community College’s Thirty-Seventh Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy graduated on July 25. The program includes physical and classroom state commission mandated topics and methods of instruction.
Nash Community College held its Recruit Firefighter graduation on Tuesday, July 16th. Five graduates were recognized for completing the program, which is designed to provide individuals and firefighters the information and skills needed for modern firefighting through a variety of learning experiences and training scenarios.
Ladies and gentlemen donned elegant hats at a fundraising tea for Project V.I.P.P. held at Battleboro Methodist Church on Saturday, July 13. Musical entertainment was provided by vocalists Morgan Cobb and Holly Long as well as pianist Haley Cobb. Principal organizers of the tea included Faith Jarvis of Red Oak, Connie Cobb of Battleboro and Thelma Jarvis of High Point.
The Nash County Senior and Junior Livestock Judging Teams recently participated in the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. The Senior Team finished fifth while the Junior Team finished third. Pictured on the back row (L-R) is: Emmitt LaHay, Luke LaHay, Joey Moore and Gracie LaHay. On the front row (L-R) is: Caleb LaHay, Stacie Winner and Julia Williams.
Margaret Sink, (at left) UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 Registrar, presented Dottie Barrett (at right) with a Supplemental Certificate at the July meeting. A supplemental certificate is awarded when a UDC member proves her relationship to an ancestor who served as a Confederate soldier in the War Between the States.
A Silver Alert has been issued for a Rocky Mount man who walked away from a group home on July 31.
The Rocky Mount Police Department issued the Silver Alert for 32-year-old Benjamin Courtney. Courtney, who is originally from Williamston, walked away from a group home on Lancaster Street in Rocky Mount. He was last seen walking into a wooded area in the 1200 Block of Delphia Drive around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31.
O.K. friends, it’s time to mark your calendars again. This Friday night, from 5 - 8 p.m. will be the monthly fish fry at the Beulah Church of Christ Annex on Reges Rd. thank you for your participation, support and fellowship in the past. We look forward to seeing you again this Friday night, Aug. 2.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A layoff led Sheila Freeman to apply for a job with Nash County as the Human Resources Director. Twelve years later, Freeman has served the county well, helping initiate several new programs, including Nash County’s Wellness Program, which is one of the best in the state.
Freeman will retire from Nash County today, Wednesday, July 31.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
The Nash-Rocky Mount School System is considering outsourcing the custodial services of the school system in the hopes to eventually reap $500,000 to $1,000,000 in savings per year. A sample request for proposals was submitted to the school board for approval during the retreat held earlier this month and elicited a lengthy discussion of the benefits of cost savings versus the impact on the hundreds of employees who would be affected by such a move.
Family members were able to escape a Monday morning fire at their home on Red Bud Road in Castalia. According to Scott Rogers, Assistant Director for Fire Services, the fire started in the left rear corner of the manufactured home at 17349 Red Bud Road around 10:30 a.m. The family was home when the fire started. When fire fighters arrived, the roof of the home was on fire. No one was injured in the fire.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville is joining other municipalities across the nation to celebrate National Night Out on August 6.
Nashville’s Police Department is sponsoring the event, which is always held the first Tuesday in August. This is the 30th year National Night Out has been held but only the first time Nashville’s Police Department has sponsored the event in Nashville.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Since Ashley Brackett was five years old, she’s donated 50 inches of her hair to help others.
Last week, Ashley cut the latest 10 inches off her hair and will soon send the hair, her fifth donation so far, to Locks of Love, an organization that provides hairpieces to children suffering from long-term medical hair loss.
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office has launched a smartphone application that will allow the Sheriff’s Office to communicate more effectively with the citizens of Nash County.
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office application is a free download and is available for both iPhone and Android Smart Devices.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The three vying for two seats on Nashville’s Board say the town is in good shape and they’d all like to be a part of continuing to make the town a great place to live.
Patricia Rogers and Larry Taylor are both seeking re-election to their seats on the board but face competition from Gerald “Jerry” Harris.
Nashville residents who haven’t been able to have “Coffee with a Cop” can join officers next week for tea, as Nashville’s Police Department will host its next meet and greet event on Thursday, August 8 from 12 until 2 p.m.
This “Coffee with a Cop” event will be held at the Olive Tree Cafe in Downtown Nashville, across from the Courthouse.
INCIDENTS
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 7/21/13 at 803 Beechtree Drive
A larceny (shoplifting) was reported on 7/21/13 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
A possession of drug paraphernalia and larceny (shoplifting) was reported on 7/21/13 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
A larceny of a lawn mower was reported on 7/22/13 at 5464 Meredith Lane
An identity fraud was reported on 7/22/13 at 12460 Bloomer Lane
A larceny of a four-wheeler was reported on 7/22/13 at 7150 Horsepen Road
A larceny of a four-wheeler was reported on 7/22/13 at 2089 Madjar Road
