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By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Town of Nashville is home to Nash County’s administrative offices, including Emergency Services. But the closest ambulance is stationed miles away in Momeyer.
Nashville’s Town Council hopes that will soon change.
The town has been requesting that an ambulance be stationed in Nashville for years.
Nashville Elementary School participated in Read Across America on Friday, March 1 with various activities. Schoolwide, it was red and white day to celebrate Dr. Seuss. Students also particated in DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) time for about 30 minutes on Friday morning. Students also read as many books as they could on Friday and had readers come to the classrooms to read to students.
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
After a several-year hiatus, The Nash Arts Denim and Diamond Gala is back.
The event is set for Friday, March 22 at Benvenue Country Club from 7 until 11 p.m.
Nash Arts Director Shelly Gray said the event had not been held in a few years because of several issues.
“Attendance became low and sponsorship became slow,” she said. “Expenses were high.”
By: Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
The Nash-Rocky Mount School Board met Monday night in order to hold a work session concerning items to be placed on next month’s consent agenda. Most of the items discussed were informational in nature, updating progress on various programs and initiatives, such as the implementation of the new Power Schools/ Home Base computer information system.
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Town of Spring Hope has until June 30 to decide if it wants to continue contracting with Environlink for its water, sewer and public works duties.
Town Manager John Holpe told commissioners on Monday night during the board’s regular meeting that he wanted to make sure the board was aware that the town had until June 30 to get out of their contract with Environlink.
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville’s Wal-Mart will host a recycling event on Saturday that will kick off Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup Campaign.
The Community Paper Shredding, E-Waste and Fluorescent Lighting Recycling Event will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the parking of Wal-Mart in Nashville.
By: Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools public relations officer Sandra Drum and assistant superintendent Robin Boddie-Haggins retired last month after a combined 60 years of service.
“I believe we live in one of the most caring communities with marvelous opportunities for our children and families – but we can and will be stronger and better in the future,” Drum said. “I hope to continue to be an actively engaged member of our community and to be of service in any way I can.“
ARRESTS
Jasmen Terrell Terry - 2/18/13 - charged with drug violations and all other offenses
Jarvis Antonio Richardson - 2/21/13 - charged with simple physical assault, all traffic (except DWI) and failure to appear for criminal damage to property (vandalism)
A narcotics violation was reported on 2/18/13 on E NC 97
A missing person was reported on 2/18/13 at 3873 Sheep Pasture Road
A financial card fraud was reported on 2/19/13 at 3873 Sheep Pasture Road
A breaking, entering and larceny to a motor vehicle was reported on 2/20/13 at 5647 Hubbard Drive
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Carl Henry Davis, 64, who died Friday, March 1, 2013, will be Saturday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at First Timothy Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Willie Hedgepeth officiating.
Jimmie Lee Joyner, 64, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born April 6, 1948 in Nash County. He was preceded in death by his father Percy Linwood Joyner and sister-in-law, Barbara Joyner.
Frances Geraldine Land Batchelor, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She was born in Nash County on May 18, 1934 to the late Columbus Land and Ella Land. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Wright Batchelor, son; Jerry Wright Batchelor, brothers; Charlie and Billy Land and sister; Peggy Johnson.
Harold Thomas “Bud” Massengale, 84, passed away, Friday, March 1, 2013 at his home. He was born August 13, 1928 in Nash County to the late Harvey and Gracie Massengale. In addition to his parents, Bud is preceded in death by his first wife, Annie Laura Hedgepeth Massengale; sisters, Mittie Lou Baker, Dorothy Leonard, and Jean Vanhook; brothers, Ollie, Archie, Julian and Jimmy Massengale; and son-in-law, James C. “BoBo” Jones.
James Rawley Medlin, age 87 passed away on March 3, 2013 in Autumn Care of Nashville.
Louise Carroll Mitchell, 90, passed away at Autumn Care of Nashville on Saturday March 2, 2013.
Vera E. Creekmore Neighbors, age 86, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013. Born in Nash County on July 24, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Elijah Creekmore and Minnie Joyner Creekmore Gay. She was also preceded in death by her brother, L.A. Creekmore, Sr.
Joyce Ivey Swain, 86, passed away February 28, 2013. She was born in Franklin County on September 12, 1926 the daughter of the late Waverly Howard Ivey and Anna Stone Ivey. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Oliver Ivey, Waverly Ivey, and Bernard Ivey, and her sister, Margaret Harris.
Marvin Ray Gay, 76, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born in Whitakers, in Nash County on Feb. 12, 1937 to Willie Sloan Gay and Lucy Wells Gay. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his daughter, Gina Louise Gay.
George W. “Buck” Davis, Jr., age 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born in Wilson, on October 20, 1924 to the late Reverend George W. Davis and Sarah Ida Bryant Davis. He was preceded in death by fifteen older siblings and many dear nieces and nephews.
NASHVILLE –– Autry Brown, 73, of Nashville, died on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.
Rocky Mount –– Margaret Hargrove Knight, 79, of Rocky Mount, died on Monday, February 25, 2013.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Alice Jackson Powell, 88, who died on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, were Monday, March 4, at 1 p.m. at Union Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas McCullers officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Rocky Mount –– Jacqueline Odell Draughn, 65, of Rocky Mount, died on Monday, February 25, 2013, at Hunter Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount.
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville’s Town Council gave the final nod last month for a mural to be placed on the outside wall of Faith Christian Ministries.
Lynne Walker, the Director of Faith Christian Ministries, presented a photo of the almost finished mural to council members last month during the board’s regular meeting.
A North Carolina state approved concealed carry safety class will be offered at Nashville’s Police Department on Saturday, March 9.
The class will be taught by Neal Boone, who recently served as Nashville’s Interim Police Chief.
Boone said since the Sandy Hook school shooting, the interest in concealed carry permits has increased.
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