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Letter to the Editor:
I read with interest the comments by an intent writer concerning voter ID.
His premise was that this was easy to do and it would make the State of NC a high quality credentials presentation. A few things however do not support his opinions. His fervor belies some shadow reasons that many of us see quite clearly.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
RED OAK GRADUATES, 1963 –– Pictured are members of Red Oak High School’s 1963 graduating class and their mascots.
Nash County youth did well at the 76th annual Livestock Show and Sale, held April 2 and 3 at the Eastern Carolina Livestock Arena in Rocky Mount.
Over 175 youth from Nash, Edgecombe and Halifax Counties participated in the event and showcased their lambs, steers, goats and pigs. Cloverbuds, youth ages five to eight, also had a chance to showcase their goats at the event.
Courtney Hyman won first place in the Class 2 Market Lamb Show.
Twenty-six students were recently honored for their artistic talents as part of the 2013 Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Superintendent’s Art Gallery. During a special reception held April 8, students showcased their artwork and receive certificates from Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson.
Students from the Northern Nash High School band and the Nash Central High School dance team performed during the reception, which was held prior to the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education meeting.
Pictured above, Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools student artists gather near their artwork displays along with their art teachers, parents, Board of Education members and administrators.
Navy Seaman Recruit Cody P. Jared, son of Belinda M. Jared, of Nashville, and Kevin E. Jared, of Virginia Beach, Va., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Jared completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
This week, public safety agencies across the nation are recognizing the critical role played by telecommunicators. These professionals are the true first “first responders” and one of the most critical contacts citizens have with emergency services.
Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. In 1992, Congress proclaimed it a national week of recognition.
ACDI is hosting its first charity golf event at Birchwood Country Club on May 2.
The company has been hosting charity golf tournaments in Maryland, where home offices are, for years and decided to branch out and start one in Nashville.
ACDI President Bill Hornbaker asked Teresa Shaw, who serves as the secretary for the Nashville company, to help search for local charities a golf tournament could benefit.
The Seventh Prosecutorial District has hired Tonya Montanye as its new financial crimes prosecutor, District Attorney Robert Evans recently announced.
A state-wide prosecution team was developed through the Conference of District Attorneys to serve as a resource by offering various levels of prosecutorial assistance in the area of financial crime. Montanye will be responsible for prosecuting select financial crime cases.
A total of 42,290 traffic and criminal citations were issued statewide during this year’s “No Need 2 Speed” campaign, which ran March 25-31. Law enforcement officers from across the state partnered with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program to increase enforcement in an effort to put a stop to one of the main causes of crashes and fatalities on North Carolina’s roads – speeding.
More than a dozen student leaders were recently recognized with special honors during the 43rd annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA), held March 15 through 17 in Raleigh. Over 200 students from across the state participated in this event presented by the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office of the NC Department of Administration.
The Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary recently made a $5,000 donation to the Nash Health Care Foundation towards the construction of a Pediatric Emergency Department. The money was raised from the auxiliary’s annual Lights of Love ceremony.
Twenty percent of the patients at Nash General Hospital’s Emergency Care Center are under the age of 17 – nearly double the amount of pediatric patients in other North Carolina emergency rooms.
We had 79 including three visitors in Sunday school today. Welcome to our visitors and regulars also. There will be a Sunday school council meeting Tuesday 7 p.m.
We had a good three night revival last week. Rev. John Mark Windley brought good Bible messages each night and also special music.
This Friday night (the 19th) a really big event will be held for everyone who graduated from Red Oak High School. This is an annual event and involves not just one class, but everyone. I graduated with the class of 1958 so this is our 55th anniversary. It will be held at the Shrine Club in Rocky Mount. It is always a happy reunion for everyone.
Nine local Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 members made a trip to Weldon, NC to visit the Confederate Soldiers’ Burying Ground Cemetery and to pay honor to the men buried there between 1861-1865 for their service.
During the War Between the States, confederate soldiers were transported through out the South via the railroads that passed through Weldon, NC.
Nashville’s Lions Club held its pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 13 at Andy’s in Nashville. All funds received will go to help the visually impaired; you help the Lions and the Lions help those in need; what a team! The Lions Club would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s fundraiser.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Ryan Cherlinczuk-Ruiz’s favorite in-game saying is ‘There It Is’ -- usually when his Nash Central High School girls soccer squad moves into scoring position.
For Ruiz and the Lady Bulldogs, that would be just about every time freshman Rebecca Beal touches the ball this season.
Nash Central junior keeper Abigail Ross (right) makes a save during the Lady Bulldogs’ road soccer victory Monday against rival Southern Nash.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- From week to week, one of the greatest challenges facing Big East Conference golfers is the adjustment to the different courses used in the league’s playing rotation.
Each course has its own nuances and style, and Northgreen Golf Course has a reputation for being long -- a whopping 6,400 yards from the white tees.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Due to the intense nature of Big East Conference games, it’s often difficult for a softball team to get motivated for a late-season, non-league event -- especially against an opponent that it had defeated earlier in the campaign.
STANHOPE: Southern Nash High School will host a Volleyball Camp and Softball Camp this summer on the SNHS campus in Stanhope.
The volleyball event is scheduled for June 11-12 from 3-6 p.m. each day.
Girls in grades 6-12 are welcome. Cost is $40, which includes a T-shirt. North Carolina Wesleyan spike coach Robin Pietryk will serve as a camp assistant.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central earned a key 5-4 victory over Wilson Fike in Big East Conference boys tennis action last week.
At No. 1 Singles, Central’s Jackson Willis defeated Thomas Smith 6-4, 6-3. The talented Willis is now 8-1 overall on the season.
KNIGHTS GET THE WIN. Northern Nash traveled to Nash Central last Thursday and earned a 7-5 victory, thanks in part to 16 walks. Among the game highlights (above) Northern Nash winning pitcher Derrick Carter delivers an offering.
NEW ORLEANS -- East Carolina University scored two runs in the top of the ninth and Drew Reynolds sat down Tulane in order in the bottom of the frame helping the Pirates to a 4-2 Conference USA baseball series clinching win Sunday afternoon at Greer Field inside Turchin Stadium.
