Timothy Johnson was sworn in as Bailey’s Mayor on May 31 with his family looking on. Johnson replaces Owen Strickland, who announced his resignation. Pictured above is Strickland (seated in the center) with his children, (from L-R): Zackery, 11, Noah, 12 and Sarah, 12.
The Town of Bailey’s Mayor and Board of Commissioners recognized Dr. Theodore G. Brna, Jr. on May 14 for 30 years of service to Bailey and surrounding communities. Dr. Brna opened Bailey Family Practice Center in 1990 and continues to treat patients today. Bailey’s Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution honoroing Brna and presented it to him.
Brenda Reges Shaw grew up on a tobacco farm near Red Oak and went on to be an executive with Sears and later formed her own business, Retail Sales Associates. A longtime Rotarian, Brenda reached the pinnacle of her service in Rotary when she was installed as the new Governor for Rotary District 7720.
Nash Health Care recently honored employees with 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service at the organization’s annual Employee Awards Banquet, held at the Gateway Center.
Employees who were honored at the event included:
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) graduated its 32nd class on Saturday, May 25 on the School’s historic Durham campus. The Class of 2013 represents all of North Carolina’s Congressional Districts and 69 of the state’s 100 counties.
The 260 members of the Class of 2013 who are Buckley Public Service Scholars at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were honored on Friday, May 10, at a ceremony in Memorial Hall. To represent their achievement, all graduates received a Carolina blue and white cord to wear at Commencement on May 12.
Randolph Williams, of Rocky Mount, recently graduated from the College of William & Mary with a PHD degree.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Area teens received lessons in owning a small business last week during an entrepreneurial boot camp.
The Edgecombe and Nash County Extension Centers partnered to offer the Teen Entrepreneurial Summer Boot Camp at the Eastern Carolina Livestock Arena & Education Center for four days last week.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
I’m going to REPEAT myself. TOO MANY BABIES are coming into the Shelter. PLEASE SPAY/NEUTER!
Some facts: The reason that many stray adult male dogs end up in the Shelter is because they go looking for love in all the wrong places. Dogs can travel miles when a female is in heat. The reason that the majority of pets killed at the Shelter is cats, is due to people having outdoor pets that are not fixed.
Union Assembly Church of Christ Disciples of Christ in Rocky Mount held its first annual Country Classic Car Show on Saturday, June 22 at 6714 Highway 58 South, near Coopers Elementary School. Around 200 people attended the car show, which showcased around 25 different vehicles. Dash plaques were given to all registered cars and awards were given to top car. Pictured above are organizers of the car show.
In Sunday school, we studied the millennium reign of Christ. This is an interesting study and a great promise for believers. Isaiah was telling of a future event, which is still future, but will come to pass. Christ will reign for 1,000 years with a rod of iron and there will be peace, That is something to look forward to. Our choir sang “Thy Loving Kindness” for the call to worship.
All the Sunday school classes at Beulah Church of Christ combined as one class on Sunday morning. We had a special speaker, Dr. Clay Perkins, from Mid Atlantic Christina University in Elizabeth City. This university was formerly known as Roanoke Bible College.
On a gorgeous summer morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship. In the absence of Pastor Whitehouse, Deacon Chairman Jerry Hobgood led the service. The sermon was brought by the Rev. George Shores, a retired minister of Raleigh. His sermon topic was “Tested and Triumphant.” It was based on scripture passage from James 1:1-18. He said that each person is tested at some time in life.
Civilian Warren R. Palmer, Jr, son of Pamela E. and Warren R. Palmer, of Rocky Mount, recently enlisted in the United States Navy under the Delayed Entry Program at Navy Recruiting District, Raleigh.
The program allows recruits to enter the Navy and take up to one year to complete prior commitments such as high school.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- Westridge’s strength in numbers -- and skill -- proved to be too much last Thursday for host Birchwood Country Club in Nash-Halifax Swim League action.
In a rematch of an event that was stopped one week earlier due to poor weather, Westridge was able to surge to a 414-216 decision versus BCC.
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- After the teams’ first meeting of the season was shortened two weeks ago due to rain, Nash Rec and Roanoke Valley tangled with each other last Thursday in a key early-campaign matchup in the Nash-Halifax Swim League.
The final tally was expected to be tight, and it certainly was as defending league champion Nash Rec was able to secure a close 403-381 decision at the Roanoke Rapids Aquatic Center.
RALEIGH -- The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will begin issuing Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permits on July 1, allowing new hunters to go afield under the guidance of licensed adult mentors before taking a required hunter education course.
Gov. Pat McCrory recently signed into law the legislation enabling the apprentice permit program in North Carolina.
A GREAT TIME AT BIRCHWOOD. Among the competitors from last Thursday’s Nash-Halifax Swim League matchup between Westridge and host Birchwood Country Club were (above) Birchwood’s Hylan Wheeler.
A GREAT TIME AT BIRCHWOOD. Among the competitors from last Thursday’s Nash-Halifax Swim League matchup between Westridge and host Birchwood Country Club were (above) Westridge’s Caroline Epps (with helper Samantha Gurganus).
Westridge’s Kayla Miller speeds toward the finish line during last Thursday evening’s Nash-Halifax Swim Meet matchup against homestanding Birchwood Country Club in Nashville.
Birchwood Country Club’s Clara Danforth makes her way toward the finish line during last Thursday evening’s home pool matchup against the Westridge Swim Team.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASH COUNTY -- Tyler King made the most of his one chance to shine at the Powerade North Carolina Baseball State Games, which were held last weekend near Charlotte.
King, a rising senior hurler at Nash Central High School, made the Region 3 Team during tryouts and worked one game for the club, which eventually claimed the bronze medal.
OMAHA, NEB -- North Carolina State University’s first trip to the College World Series since 1968 came to an end last Thursday at TD Ameritrade Park, following a 7-0 loss to top-seeded North Carolina.
The Wolfpack (50-16) wrapped up its first 50-win season in program history after falling behind 1-0 in the top of the fourth.
WOODBRIDGE, VA. -- Kevin Keyes launched a three-run homer to center field that powered the host Potomac Nationals past the Carolina Mudcats 7-5 on Sunday night at Pfitzner Stadium in a Class A Carolina League baseball contest.
The Mudcats (0-3, 22-51) were swept for the sixth time this season, and the fourth time on the road.
Tyler King will return next season as a senior for the Nash Central High School baseball squad.
