While it seems it’s taking forever for spring temperatures to catch up with the calendar, we sure have a lot of exciting things “popping” up in downtown Nashville!
Some of you may remember when I opened a little consignment shop in 1993 while still working here at the newspaper. Jody’s of Nashville was more than a side business for me –– it was 12 years of my life that I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world.
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Letters to the Editor:
Back in the 1960s a woman and her son had Bible devotion and prayer removed from public schools. Since this has happened, Satan has taken control of the public school system.
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Letters to the Editor:
There are numerous questions about the election process in North Carolina. There are many of us who believe that the election process in North Carolina is fraught with fraud, collusion, and misrepresentation. We believe that in many counties every effort is being made to hide or sweep any indications of fraud, collusion, and misrepresentation under the rug and bury it!
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
This photo was originally published in The Graphic April 19, 1973. Henry Vick of Rt. 2 Nashville is pictured with his two pet monkeys which he raised. Both were 19 years-old at the time this photo published.
Ninety-six student vocalists representing each of the NRMPS elementary schools took the stage March 18 in the Minges Auditorium at Wesleyan College’s Dunn Center to present the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools All-District Chorus Concert.
Carolyn Faye Locklear-Joyner and Tony Warren Joyner were married March 9, 2013 in Sevierville, Tenn. The officiating minister for the 2:30 p.m. ceremony was Christy R. Collell.
The bride is the daughter of the late Rev. Joseph Locklear and Jessie L. Locklear of McColl, S.C.
The groom’s parents are the late Joseph W. Joyner and Doris Machado of Nashville.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The 54th annual meeting of the Nash County Ruritans was held on Tuesday, March 26 at Nash Community College.
The meeting featured election of officers for 2014, a presentation of Rudy Bears, recognition of Ruritan Officers in attendance as well as regular business.
In less than five minutes, youth had found all the eggs at Glover Park during the annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by Nashville Parks and Recreation. Around 50 came out to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt, which was held on Monday morning. Cooley Library also participated in Easter celebrations, hosting a special storytime following the egg hunt.
Three Nash County Commissioners, Fred Belfield, Mary P. Wells and Robbie B. Davis, delivered a strong Why Counties Matter message to Capitol Hill during the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) 2013 Legislative Conference held March 2 through 6 in Washington, D.C.
Nashville Elementary School held its DARE Graduation on Friday, March 22 for fifth graders who participated in the 10 week program.
DARE teaches kids about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, bullying and also internet safety.
Corporal Angel Ricks has been teaching the DARE program for the past 15 year and has taught over 1,000 youth.
The knowledge and skills that I have learned will help me make healthy choices. If you take drugs you could die. Drugs are very bad for your body.
I learned that if you are caught with drugs you will go to jail.
A healthy choice for me is that I will never take drugs as long as I live. Drugs can kill you in a very bad way.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Sharing a note (without the photo), that I wrote to a 9 year old Animal Advocate who was upset about the death of a dog we had promoted. A dog that was adoptable, although he wasn’t perfect nor beautiful, he had a gentle soul and he died because nobody came and the Shelter got full.
I hope everyone had a really nice Easter. Most important is that we all remember why we have the Easter Holiday. Jesus died on the cross for all our sins and arose from the grave on the third day.
On Easter Sunday most of our local churches have Sunrise service which is always a very heartwarming and special time for every Christian.
Welcome to our newest members at Red Oak Baptist Church, Matthew and Allison Williams!
The NRBA WMU Spring Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM at Hickory Baptist Church. Come see what’s going on in Woman’s Missionary Union in the area and how you can be involved! Refreshments will be served following the service.
On a rainy Easter Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered to worship. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present. His sermon was titled “The Empty Tomb is Still Empty.” This inspiring sermon was based on Acts 25-26. It tells of the trial of Paul before Festus and Herod Agrippa, when Paul gave the greatest defense of Christianity of all time.
The North Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held its annual District VIII Meeting on March 16, 2013 in Williamston, NC. The meeting was hosted by the UDCTheodore Hassell Chapter 434, of Williamston. Dottie Barrett, member of the Bethel Heroes Chapter 636, is the Director of District VIII.
Al LaRose has been honored with the first “Straight for Equality” Award presented by PFLAG Rocky Mount. The award will be given annually to a person in the Rocky Mount area who has stepped forward to support the movement for equality for persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
“Al has been a key player in our mission of support, education and advocacy,” said Susan Ayers, chapter president.
Nash Central High School BBQ Grill Raffle - Tickets $5 each or 5 for $20. Drawing 4/26/13 at Relay. Call 962-8978
Nash Central High School - BBQ Plates, April 12. $7 per place, 11 am - 1 pm. Call 962-8978 for tickets.
Wednesday, April 3 from 12 until 4 p.m. at Eaton Corporation, 8171 Planer Mill Road, Middlesex
Thursday, April 4 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
Friday, April 5 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County Commissioner Lisa Barnes told fellow commissioners on Monday that high-speed Internet is not as available as some may think.
Barnes brought up the topic at the conclusion of the board’s regular meeting on Monday.
Barnes said she has spoken with many Nash County citizens who still cannot access high-speed Internet. Barnes said she feels the county should make Internet availability a priority.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The wife of former Nashville Councilman Tommy Rogers was appointed to his vacant seat on Tuesday night.
Councilman Charles Taylor made the motion to appoint Patricia Rogers and said he felt there was not a better person to fill Councilman Rogers’ seat.
“The people that have called me (and expressed interest) have no more time invested in the town than Mrs. Rogers,” Taylor said. “So I think she’s as qualified as anyone.”
A passer-by noticed a home at 4384 Tharrington Road in Red Oak on fire and called 9-1-1. The fire started at the back of the house. The unofficial cause is electrical related, said Red Oak Fire Chief Bryant Fisher. Fisher said the fire is still under investigation. The family who rents the home was not home at the time of the fire.
A Lousiburg man was killed on Saturday after running off the road and hitting a tree outside of Nashville.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, 33-year-old Marcus Bradley was driving south on Highway 58, three miles north of Nashville, when he ran off the road to the right, then overcorrected and crossed the center line, where he then ran off the road to the left and collidedwith a bale of hay.
Nash Community College received good news last week. The college will receive $1.5 million for a new workforce training facility.
U.S. Senator Kay Hagan and the Economic Development Administration recently made the announcement.
The $1.5 million grant will help meet the rising demand for skilled employees in the area’s emerging industries.
