Six local Veterans were honored, two posthumously, on March 14, 2013 at a Military Service Awards Bestowal Ceremony by the Bethel Heroes Chapter 636, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Military Service Awards are an outgrowth of the Southern Cross of Honor bestowed on Confederate Veterans by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and have been established as a testimonial to the patriotic devotion of Confederate Veterans and their descendants.
On a cold, rainy Palm Sunday Pastor Whitehouse greeted those Peachtree folks who had come to worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Patsy and Beth Baines in memory of their parents, Kezia Sykes and Willie Griffin and their brother, Spencer Griffin.
The Adult II Sunday School Class of Red Oak Baptist Church made Easter baskets for the children at The Bassett Center in Rocky Mount. Each basket included the traditional items like chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, toys, and stuffed rabbits as well as something that shared the gospel message.
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
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK -- With talented forward Whitney Bunn unavailable due to her commitment to the North Carolina-South Carolina All-Star Basketball Game, Bunn High School was destined to have difficulty scoring during its non-league girls soccer showdown last Friday at Northern Nash.
Just one day earlier, the Ladycats, with Bunn already in South Carolina for the hoops contest, were shut out during an overtime loss at Franklinton.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Two teams with a strong softball tradition -- both currently and in the past -- met Monday for a frigid non-league fast-pitch showdown.
The contest featured a battle between host Nash Central and Bunn -- and a battle with the elements as high winds and cool temperatures meant that players from both sides were as bundled up as possible.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- The mental aspect of golf was in abundant display during Monday’s Big East Conference match at Birchwood County Club.
Competitors braved heavy winds, cold temperatures and Birchwood’s slick greens as part of the third league event of the 2013 campaign.
STANHOPE -- After rolling through the early portion of their soccer schedule with an undefeated record, the Southern Nash Ladybirds went 1-2 in action last week.
Southern Nash fell 1-0 at home versus Bunn and was also topped 2-1 by Northern Vance, with Jamise Harris-Baker scoring the lone goal for SN with an assist from Laney Ezzell off a corner kick.
CENTRAL ON THE DIAMOND. The Nash Central High School baseball team stepped out of Big East Conference action last Wednesday for a home game with Northern Vance. The Bulldogs won the contest to remain undefeated for the campaign. In game action (above), Tyler King delivers a pitch toward home plate.
HOUSTON, TEX. --Jacob Campbell’s sac fly to left field scored Justin Montemayor helping No. 28 Houston University (21-4, 3-0) to a 5-4 extra-inning win over East Carolina University (11-13, 0-3) Sunday afternoon at Cougar Field in Conference USA baseball action.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School continued its boys tennis schedule last week with a pair of key Big East Conference matches.
On Tuesday, NC hosted backyard rival Northern Nash, which topped the Bulldogs by an 8-1 team score.
Nash Central bounced back nicely on Thursday afternoon with a 5-4 road decision at Wilson Hunt.
Northern Nash’s Quatasia Harris (left) dribbles while being defended by Bunn’s Yesenia Ascencio during last Friday evening’s non-conference girls soccer contest in Red Oak.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School’s top winter athletes were saluted recently at the NCHS Winter Awards Ceremony.
Here is a list of Nash Central’s award winners, by sport:
ROCKY MOUNT -- The Battling Bishop baseball team of North Carolina Wesleyan College turned in a three-game sweep of USA South foe Greensboro College this weekend.
NC Wesleyan downed the Pride by a 12-4 score last Friday, then swept Saturday’s doubleheader by 3-1 and 5-3 scores.
ELM CITY -- County Line Raceway, the three-eighths-mile clay track that is beginning its 25th anniversary season, was the site of the inaugural Roger Matthews Memorial 125, a 49-lap Late Model event with a $2,500 winning prize that honored the memory of one of the track’s favorite racers.
This event, which was held last weekend, was scheduled originally for Oct. 27 of last year but Hurricane Sandy wiped out those plans.
Southern Nash coach Scott Collie (right) looks more dressed for an Arctic expedition during Monday’s Big East Conference Golf Match at Birchwood Country Club in Nashville. Competitors were greeted with chilly temperatures and gusty winds, but they made it through.
Nash Central’s Lindsey Sharpe rips a base hit during Monday’s softball game against Bunn.
Nash Central’s Harley Winders (right) crosses home plate for a run during the Lady Bulldogs’ home victory Monday evening against non-conference softball opponent Bunn High School.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Englewood Baptist Church is hosting an All-Star Baseball Clinic on April 20 at the facility on 1350 South Winstead St.
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Northern Nash’s Zach Stussie waits for his tee shot on a par-3 hole to find the green during Monday’s Big East Conference golf match at Birchwood CC.
Southern Nash’s Jarred Purvis sends a chip toward the hole as part of Monday’s golf action.
Southern Nash’s Matthew May hit a glorious approach shot in this photo toward the 18th hole Monday at Birchwood Country Club.
Jeffrey Batts, a partner in the law firm of Batts, Batts & Bell, LLP, and Melvin M. Mitchell, president of the Melvin M. Mitchell Agency, were appointed to the Nash Health Care Board of Commissioners.
A North Carolina native, Batts was born and raised in Rocky Mount, and his extensive experience represents 20 years of dedication to the community.
Robert Tyner reported that we had 71 in Sunday school today. We want to do better than that. Pray for us as we call and knock on doors. Bobby Farmer prayed the dismissal prayer.
Our choir sang “He Did It All For Me” for the call to worship. Pastor Aycock welcomed everyone and prayed the prayer of invocation. Algie Jones Jr. led in the congregational hymns “At The Cross” and “Nothing But The Blood.”
Nashville Elementary School hosted Astronomy Night on Friday, March 1 at the school.
Each class at the school learned about the solar system, doing different projects as part of the curriculum.
As a part of Astronomy Night, students came out with their families to check out all the projects and to participate in more solar system projects. In addition, students were able to look at telescopes.
