By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
We are happy to say, that of the pets we have promoted since the first of the year, only two have been killed. Sadly, although this is good news, it is still tinged with sadness since two died.
Most of the animals we have helped saved went to Rescues. The two that died were perfectly adoptable dogs.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools recently celebrated bus drivers from across the school system during the annual NRMPS Bus Roadeo event. In addition to having bus drivers contend with their colleagues for the top spots in a driving competition, the NRMPS Transportation department also recognized deserving bus drivers and transportation staff members with special honors.
As members learned in their recently concluded 12 week Experiencing God Bible Study, God is always at work around them. This truth is clearly evident in all the exciting things happening at Red Oak United Methodist Church.
On Saturday, May 4, 2013, members from both Red Oak and Bethlehem congregations visited the North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro.
Mother’s Day at Peachtree began with the Men of Peachtree serving breakfast to the women. The meal was extra delicious as the MOPs are excellent cooks who can even make “scratch” biscuits.
Pastor Whitehouse’s Mother’s Day sermon was titled, “O God, We Thank You for the Home”. It was based on scriptures from Genesis 2:18, 21-24; Luke 19:5-6; Acts 5:42.
Our choir sang “I Will Serve Thee” for the call to worship. Pastor Aycock prayed the prayer of invocation and welcomed everyone. Algie Jones, Jr. led the congregation in singing hymns; “Faith of our Mothers” and “Happy the Home When God is There.” Usher, Greg Manning prayed the offertory prayer. After receiving tithes and offerings, we sang the doxology and greeted one another.
All mothers at Beulah received a lovely carnation Sunday. I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. I hope you were able to be with your mother if she is still living. If not, just remember all the good memories you have of her. If you are a mother, I pray your children told you Happy Mother’s Day or maybe came to visit you. My son, Danny and his wife, Beth came to church with us and that was really special.
A Chance in the Country and Roma’s Clydesdale Farm celebrated Easter with various activities for children, including horse rides and Easter egg hunts. Pictured above, Isabel Castano, 8, and Patrick Castano, 4, of Red Oak, take a ride on Max, Chance’s dad. Chance the horse will celebrate his seventh birthday and a big birthday bash is being held on Sunday, May 19 from 2 until 4 p.m.
Local UDC Bethel Heroes officers attended the Spring Board Meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Raleigh on April 20. Pictured (L-R) is: Margaret Sink, Dottie Barrett, Helen Sharpe and Margie Parker Brantley.
Thursday, May 16 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Rocky Mount Preparatory School, 3334 Bishop Road, Rocky Mount
Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Light of Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 510 S. Glendale Avenue
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- The Region 3 roster for the North Carolina Powerade Baseball State Games will have a distinct Nash County flair -- including Nash Central junior pitcher Tyler King.
King, a right-hander who has been effective for the Bulldogs during his career, was one of 20 area players selected for the prestigious club. Participants must be coming off their sophomore or junior seasons.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- The opening round of the Class 3-A State Softball Playoffs offered opportunity on two fronts last Friday for the Nash Central Lady Bulldogs.
NCHS not only had the chance to move on in the postseason, but the Lady Bulldogs were also afforded another shot at Havelock, while eliminated Coach Gary Smith’s club last spring in the second round.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Forgive John Matthews if he hopes not to see Jacksonville High School on the opposite side of the soccer pitch in the near future.
Last fall, Matthews coached the Southern Nash boys to a best-ever season before the Firebirds fell to Jacksonville in the quarterfinals of the Class 3-A State Playoffs.
BURLINGTON -- Nash Central standout singles player Jackson Willis and Northern Nash’s doubles tandem of Josiah Marshall and Tremel Davis were defeated in the opening round last Friday of the Class 3-A Boys Tennis State Championships at the Burlington Park.
Willis, the Big East Conference champ, fell 6-0, 6-0 against Marvin Ridge’s George Lovitt to cap off his outstanding season.
ELON -- The Elon University football team held its annual Spring Game on May 3 at Rhodes Stadium, as Elon (offense) defeated the Phoenix (defense), 61-50, with a modified scoring system in place.
Mike Quinn gave Elon a lead in the third quarter, as the junior tossed a beautiful 47-yard touchdown pass to a streaking Andre Davis down the right sideline for the score.
ZEBULON -- The Lynchburg Hillcats clubbed 11 hits against the Carolina Mudcats en route to an 11-4 triumph at Five County Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a Class A Carolina League baseball matchup.
The Hillcats improved to 19-15, taking the four-game series by way of winning the first three. The Mudcats (13-23) dropped their sixth straight at home.
NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Softball and Baseball Seasons:
BECKLEY, W.V. -- Jack Reinheimer’s sacrifice fly in the ninth inning scored Philip Clark and Joseph Hughes tossed 1.1 innings of relief picking up the victory in East Carolina University’s 4-3 Conference USA baseball series win over Marshall Sunday afternoon at Epling Stadium.
With the win, the Pirates improve to 28-23 overall and 12-9 in league play, posting their fifth-straight series win.
Southern Nash’s Lacey Cantera (right) lunges in an attempt to gain possesssion for the Ladybirds during last Tuesday’s loss at perennial powerhouse Jacksonville High School in the opening round of the Class 3-A Girls Soccer State Playoffs.
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Youth Soccer League:
ATLANTA, GA. -- After posting a 5-3 victory over Washington & Lee in last Thursday’s first round action of the NCAA D-III Tournament, the North Carolina Wesleyan men’s tennis team fell to 4th-ranked Emory University by a 5-1 score in Friday’s second round.
Nash Central catcher Caley Bass makes contact for the Lady Bulldogs during last Friday evening’s home softball playoff decision versus Havelock.
Nash Central’s Kadeisha Perry (right) throws out a runner from her third base position during last Friday evening’s state softball playoff decision over the Havelock HS Lady Rams.
Nash Central’s Grace Joyner slides safely into second base as the throw from the outfield sails away last Friday.
RALEIGH -- No. 5 North Carolina State University fell into another early deficit on Monday night at Doak Field at Dail Park, and a late rally wasn’t enough to catch up with the eighth-ranked Seminoles as Florida State took the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball series with an 8-4 road conquest.
We had 80 in Sunday school today. Praise God! We recognized those with a birthday in May and sang “Happy Birthday” for them. No one had a wedding anniversary this month. Those with birthdays were given candy.
Our choir sang “I’m So Glad” for the call to worship. Pastor Aycock prayed the prayer of invocation and welcomed everyone.
