The Spring Hope High School Class of 1963 held its 50th class reunion on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Momeyer Ruritan Club. Twenty-five of the class of 1963’s 41 original attending the reunion.
The first combined tag and tax notices will be mailed on a revised schedule, going out for September renewals rather than for renewals due in July. The revision allows for additional time to test and certify systems provided by vendors supplying online services for vehicle dealers.
The program will still be ready to implement on July 1 and that is when the DMV will begin collecting, however the first combined tag and tax notices will now be for vehicle renewals due in September 2013.
The Nash County Senior Center recently held its first session of Laughter Yoga. There are currently over 8,000 Laughter Yoga Clubs in 65 Countries. The senior center decided to host a class to see if there was any interest in forming a club of its own.
Duke University awarded 491 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees to students completing studies last December. The graduates are eligible to participate in the school’s annual commencement ceremony in Wallace Wade Stadium on May 12.
John H. Manley, Jr., retired Rocky Mount Chief of Police, will lead the Elizabeth City State University Police Department, effective May 3. Pending completion of administrative processes, he will be formally sworn in as Interim Chief of the Department. Manley will take over from Kelly White, who has served as Acting Chief since Sam Beamon was placed on administrative leave April 25.
On a chilly May morning Peachtree Folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present. His sermon was titled “Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of God.” It was based on scripture from Job 1. It was an account of a conversation between God and Satan.
Sunday school began at 9:45 at Beulah Church of Christ. It began with Mrs. Frances Hedgepeth at the piano and led in a song by Kenneth Massengale, one of the elders. He had an opening prayer followed by announcements. Some congregation members named people they would like to have on our prayer list. One of those was the family of Roger Murray.
The Edgecombe/Nash & Vicinity Ministers’ Wives & Minister’s Widows Association will host the 63rd annual North Carolina Association of Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows Conference June 16 through 18 in Rocky Mount.
The Edgecombe/Nash & Vicinity Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows Association was found November 14, 2009, in Rocky Mount at Mount Olive Baptist Church, where Reverend George E. Battle is pastor.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch its “StrikeForce” initiative in 10 additional states, including North Carolina. The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative is to increase partnership with rural communities and leverage community resources in targeted, persistent poverty areas.
Margaret Sink, at left , Registrar of United Daughters of the Confederacy Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 presents UDC member Donna Boykin, at right, with three supplementals for the service of her confederate ancestors.
Saturday, May 11 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Capital Ford Lincoln, 2012 Stone Rose Drive, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, May 14 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 9649 Stony Hill Church Road, Middlesex
Army Pfc. Twanesha S. Barnes has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship...
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
We just had a dog adopted last week to save its life. Then we saw it listed as a FREE dog on a Yard Sale website. REALLY? Why? Because they didn’t check with the landlord. Good Grief!!
Do you know what happens to FREE dogs? They are taken by people who probably can’t afford to do more than feed them.
ROCKY MOUNT — The Rocky Mount chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity presented 19 young men in its 2012-13 Beautillion Militaire Leadership Training and Scholarship Program.
The public ceremony was held May 5 at the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts at N.C. Wesleyan College. Admission is free.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Gene Braswell wants to see Nash County like it was when he was growing up. That’s why he has announced he will be running for Nash County Sheriff.
Braswell made the announcement on Tuesday, May 7, which is also his 59th birthday.
“I wanted to do it on my birthday,” Braswell said of the announcement.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Tax reform continues to cause uncertainty for the Town of Nashville but council members are moving forward with budget preparations despite the unknowns.
Nashville Town Manager Preston Mitchell presented the town’s FY 2013-2014 budget for review at the regular board meeting on Tuesday night.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A Spring Hope Commissioner and citizen of town defended the owner of the Ash Street Recreation Center, saying the town did not do enough to help.
Commissioner Bill Newkirk addressed the closing of the Ash Street Recreation Center at the end of the board’s regular meeting on Monday night. Spring Hope resident Phillip Mills also addressed the issue at the beginning of the meeting, during the public comment portion.
Downtown Nashville is rolling out the carpet for thousands of visitors this weekend as the Nashville Chamber of Commerce’s 17th Annual Blooming Festival kicks off today.
The carnival opens Wednesday night, May 8th at 5:30 p.m. Visitors can purchase a $17 wristband on Wednesday or Thursday night for unlimited rides from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Regular prices apply Friday and Saturday.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A CenturyLink representative came before Nash County Commissioners on Monday with more accurate figures on how much of the county has access to high speed internet.
Amy Ward, who serves as the Senior Area Operations Manager for CenturyLink, told commissioners that around 88 percent of CenturyLink’s footprint in Nash County was covered by high speed internet.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County is hoping to use additional revenue in the proposed FY2013-2014 budget for personnel and a two percent pay plan adjustment.
The $88 million budget was presented to commissioners on Monday morning during the board’s regular meeting.
A Nashville firefighter was injured while battling a house fire just outside of Nashville on Saturday.
The fire occurred at 2000 Exum Road around 11 a.m.
According to Nashville Fire Department Captain Jason Edwards, the fire was fully involved when fire fighters from Nashville, along with Red Oak and Castalia, responded.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Patrons of Jody’s of Nashville now have more room to browse, as the 20-year-old business recently moved a few doors down into a larger building.
Jody’s moved last month into the former Super 10 building in Downtown Nashville.
Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the business on Friday morning.
(L to R) Nash Central’s Brianna Eley and Northern Nash’s Alexus Hill both have their teams in contention for a postseason spot out of the Big East Conference.
Nash Central’s Christina Coggin (left) prepares to send the ball forward during last Wednesday evening’s road soccer decision against rival Northern Nash.
Northern Nash upperclassman Claire Fleming (right) played well as part of the Lady Knights’ Senior Night festivities last Wednesday against backyard rival Nash Central.
