State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) members via the SECU Foundation, presented a $10,000 four-year college scholarship to Jordan Victoria Britt, a recent graduate of Southern Nash High School. Jordan is the daughter of Vickie Britt. This scholarship was awarded for study at Appalachian State University, part of North Carolina’s 16-campus University of North Carolina System.
Friday, July 5 from 12 until 5 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, near JCP, 1100 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Monday, July 8 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Bethelehm Baptist Church, 305 South Halifax Road, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, July 9 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Environmental Services Building, Thrope Road, Rocky Mount
Rebecca Winstead, of Nashville, joined members of the upcoming freshman class as Bob Jones University hosted summer orientation June 21-22.
Incoming students and their parents attended informational sessions about the BJU experience, asked questions regarding academics, financial aid and student life and became familiar with the campus.
Air Force Airman Sean R. Foehner graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools is operate on a special summer schedule.
Effective Monday, July 1 through Friday, August 9, Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools and district offices will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., each week. Offices will be closed on Fridays through August 9.
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GUEST COLUMNIST Peri Couch, Adopter
Whoever thinks that sharing pictures of animals in the shelter don’t save lives well let me tell you a story about a family of dogs that were saved because of that.
My husband and I adopted Max and Miley from a Rescue. They came from a litter of nine puppies (two girl and seven boys) from the Nash County Animal Control Shelter.
Nash Community College was recognized at a recent United Way luncheon for having the largest employee participation increase. In 2012, Nash Community College faculty and staff contributed over $18,000, a 99 percent increase in faculty and staff pledges from 2011. Total faculty and staff participation increased 24 percent.
Congratulations to Bryan Faulkner and Marion Hawkins who were united in marriage at Red Oak Baptist Church on Saturday, June 29! Rev. Larry Bostian officiated at the ceremony. The ceremony was lovely with Bryan and Marion surrounded by their family and friends at this special time in their lives. Allison Boone performed 2 special songs for the couple. The beautiful wedding cake was made by Nicole Sykes.
“Celebrate America” was the theme of the worship service at Peachtree Church on Sunday morning. The Adult Choir presented a patriotic cantata on this theme. It was a salute to our heritage and a prayer for the future. Recognition was given to the men and women who had served in the many branches of the armed forces. It was directed by Pastor Whitehouse.
Last week I mentioned that Atlee and I attended our high school class reunion. I forgot to share that Lois Williams Wood was at the reunion also and attended church at Mt. Zion last Sunday morning.
I provided a pretty arrangement of yellow and red gladiolus from my yard for the altar table today. I love home-grown flowers. I like to share them with sick, and shut-ins.
Freeman Cotton, Sr., 33rd degree, was honored in May with two awards by the Grand Masonic Lodge. Since 1969, Cotton, a Nashville native, has been an intricate driving force in leading by example within the Most Worshipful Sons of Light Grand Masonic Lodge that covers the states of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Alaska.
Andrew Small, Nash Community College’s Director of Electronic Media, was the 2013 J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Staff Award recipient. Small has been employed with Nash Community College since 2010. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Auburn University.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the nomination period for Nash Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees began on, June 17.
“I encourage all eligible farmers and ranchers to participate in this year’s county committee elections by nominating candidates by the August 1 deadline,” said Vilsack.
We had a really good morning service at Beulah Church Of Christ on Sunday morning with a good attendance and several visitors. Some of our visitors were Carol and Billy Dew from Tarboro and her sister Becky Joyner Talon and husband Bill Talon from Nashville, Tennessee.
The Coopers Ruritan Club recently awarded a scholarship to Katie Marie Tyson of Rocky Mount under the Ruritan Foundation’s “Build Your Dollars Grant Program.” Members of the Coopers Club said they wished much success to Katie in her efforts to achieve her educational goal at NC Wesleyan College. Pictured above (L-R) is: Peggy Winstead, a member of the Coopers Ruritan Scholarship Committee, Katie Marie Tyson and Charles Ethridge, President of the Coopers Ruritan Club.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- Separated by less than one mile, Nash Rec and Birchwood renewed their Nash-Halifax Swim League rivalry last Thursday afternoon at the Nash Rec Pool.
Nash Rec, the defending N-HSL Champion, was the team winner by a 487-242 margin in the league’s final pre-holiday matchup.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASH COUNTY -- Self-improvement is the main priority of any summer league endeavor, regardless of the sport.
And that was certainly a key objective during action at the recent Powerade North Carolina State Games High School Soccer competition.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK -- Leonard Allen has been selected as the new baseball coach at Northern Nash High School.
Allen, who spent the past four years at Bunn, announced his resignation last Tuesday morning to accept the head coaching position at NNHS.
Later in the day, BHS Principal Robin Faulkner announced that Chris Cullom, a two-year assistant at Bunn, would succeed Allen.
DURHAM -- The Durham Bulls have announced plans to retire Chipper Jones’ jersey number 10 in a ceremony following their game against the Charlotte Knights on August 20.
The Atlanta Braves legend will be on hand at Durham Bulls Athletic Park as the team commemorates his time in Durham by ensuring no other player will wear his number again.
Nash Rec’s Samuel Smith takes part in the backstroke portion of the IM event last Thursday.
Birchwood Country Club’s Lizzie Eakin (left) helps out teammate Tanner Bell during the Pups portion of last Thursday’s road swim meet against backyard foe Nash Rec.
NASHVILLE SWIM SHOWCASE. Among the competitors from last Thursday’s Birchwood-Nash Rec swim meet were (above) Nash Rec’s Lara Wood.
NASHVILLE SWIM SHOWCASE. Among the competitors from last Thursday’s Birchwood-Nash Rec swim meet were (above) Nash Rec’s Marley Winstead.
NASHVILLE SWIM SHOWCASE. Among the competitors from last Thursday’s Birchwood-Nash Rec swim meet were (above) Nash Rec’s Emmy Savage and Andrew Hudkins.
Incoming Northern Nash coach Leonard Allen (second from left) and Faith Christian’s Greg Clifton (second from right) were part of the coaching staff for a medal-winning team at the recent Powerade North Carolina State Baseball Games, which were held near Charlotte. Allen recently accepted the head coaching position at Northern Nash after a successful stint at Bunn HS in Franklin County.
