Past District (31-J) Governor (PDG), Jim Boehm (right) receives the National Lions Award for starting two new clubs on his watch during the past twelve months. The pin, authorized by National Lions President, Wing Kun Tam, was gladly presented by PDG, Lion Mike Flora (left) of Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount Public Utilities (RMPU) is sponsoring Keithen Dolberry, an engineering student at East Carolina University, who was selected to receive an American Public Power Association Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED) program scholarship.
Tammy Wolbert of Winterville has been named program director of the Nash Wound Care Center. Wolbert will be responsible for achieving clinical, operational and financial results at the center.
Originally from Vienna, VA, Wolbert earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Averett University in Danville, Virginia.
Wednesday, July 24 from 1:30 until 6 p.m. at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount.
Saturday, July 27 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Greater Joy Baptist Church, 322 Anderson Street, Rocky Mount.
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Graphic photos by Amanda Clark
Patrons of Cooley Library have had plenty to do over the past two weeks, as the library hosted three sepearate events for youth.
On July 11, the library hosted a Red, White and Blue Blast to celebrate the Fourth of July. Youth were able to enjoy some good food while making their own suncatchers.
The Bridles and Halters 4-H Club participated and competed in the annual 4-H District show for Orange County on Friday, June 21.
Cloverbud participants included Maura Kennedy, McKenzie Kennedy and Presley Gibbs.
Winners in Junior Showmanship included Colton Gibbs, first place, and Wes Parrish, second place.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
It is official –– we have people surrendering their dogs to the Nash County Animal Shelter because they think that NCAF & PAWNC (Nash County Animal Friends & Promoting Animal Welfare in NC) can save them-- dream on!!
What a lovely day! On Sunday afternoon, July 14, men, women, and children gathered at Rose Hill Farm in Nashville for the GA Family Reunion celebrating 100 years of missions education through Girls’ Auxilary and Girls in Action. The grounds of the farm, pond, and the “smokehouse” along with sunny weather provided the perfect scenic backdrop for this historic event.
Our choir sang “Isn’t He Wonderful” for the call to worship. Pastor Aycock prayed the prayer of invocation and welcomed everyone. Hymns of worship were “Love Divine” and “Victory in Jesus.” Algie Jones Jr. led the congregational singing.
The North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association (NCSGGA) has announced that an Assessment Referendum will take place on August 7, 2013. Polling places will be located throughout the state in each county extension office. This assessment is for a six year period on all small grain (wheat, rye, oats, barley, rape seed/canola and grain sorghum).
Margaret Sink (at left), Registrar, presents a new member certificate to Veryl Trueblood (at right) at the July meeting of the UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636. Veryl is the great granddaughter of Samuel Trueblood who served in the Confederate Army in the War Between the States.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK -- Not even the most optimistic employee at the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department could have envisioned the amazing success achieved by the organization’s Nash County Firebirds youth football program.
In just five seasons, the Firebirds have won two state championships -- and finished in second place one other time.
STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School has announced tryout dates for its 2013 fall sports season.
All athletes must have an updated physical form in order to participate.
Here is a list of opening-day practices:
Nash Rec’s Mackenzie Tanner makes a strong push toward the finish line during last Thursday evening’s Nash-Halifax Swim League matchup on the road against Westridge.
SWIM MEET MASTERS. Among the competitors from last week’s Nash-Halifax Swim League meet between Nash Rec and host Westridge were (above) Nash Rec’s Ashley Michael.
SWIM MEET MASTERS. Among the competitors from last week’s Nash-Halifax Swim League meet between Nash Rec and host Westridge were (above) Westridge’s Kayla Miller.
Lance Norris has been an exceptional performer in the Boys 9-10 Division this season for the Nash Rec Swim Team. Norris will look to claim a conference title this Saturday as part of the Nash-Halifax Swim League Championships. The event will be held at the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount.
ELM CITY -- Coming back to County Line Raceway after a rainout two weeks ago, fans, drivers and staff filed into the speedway ready for some dirt track racing last Saturday night.
Up first was the Middlesex Family Dental Super Stock 4s with Bill Winstead & Jamie Bailey on the front row.
Winstead would come out in front of Bailey followed by John Proctor, Austin Holcombe and Jesse Duke.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School’s gymnasium had a lonely feeling to it last Thursday, with the exception of the incessant beating of a basketball against the facility’s hardwood floor.
While many of his peers were on a beach or resting on a couch to beat the heat, Nathaniel Pittman was hard at work, contininuing to craft his art as a standout hoopster.
RALEIGH -- Listed is the Carolina Hurricanes’ regular season schedule for the 2013-14 National Hockey League campaign, with home games listed in CAPS:
ZEBULON -- First baseman Jerrud Sabourin broke out of a slump to drive in four runs for the Carolina Mudcats in an 8-3 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium.
Sabourin, hitting .148 in July, tripled in three in the first and drove in another for the Carolina Mudcats (14-14, 36-62), who picked up the Class A Carolina League diamond decision.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
An independent pharmacy has set its sights on Nashville and plans to open in September.
O’Neal’s Drug Store will open in the former Italian Pizza and Subs location, in front of the Just Save shopping center. The store will be the sixth O’Neal’s Drug Store. Other locations include Belhaven, Chocowinity, Columbia, Williamston and Newport.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A Nashville man is fighting for his life after he and his wife were reportedly hit by a drunk driver on Friday night in Rocky Mount.
According to Corporal Michael Lewis, with the Rocky Mount Police Department, the accident happened around 10 p.m. on July 12 near the 64 Westbound Ramp at Winstead Avenue.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Three avid supporters of Nash County 4-H were recently inducted into the North Carolina 4-H Hall of Fame.
Wilmer A. “Sonny” Brantley, Barbara High Tyre, and the late Peggy Enroughty were among 10 who were inducted on June 24 during 4-H Congress in Raleigh.
All three are also a part of Nash County’s 4-H Hall of Fame.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for a solar farm to locate on Highway 58 outside of Nashville.
The request was from Lance Williams on behalf of Strata Solar, LLC.
Williams wants to construct a solar farm on around 26 acres of a 54-acre tract in the A-1 Agricultural Zoning District on the east side of North NC 58, south of West Castalia Road.
