Another Nashville resident will be added to the list of Distinguished Citizens for Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night.
The Chamber will host its annual Distinguished Citizen awards program on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. During the program, a Nashville resident or business person will be surprised with the recognition.
There is a series of commercials for a credit card company that has been running for a couple of years. At the end of each spot, the question is aksed and flashed on the screen, “What’s in your wallet?”
I can’t help but think about those ads as I hear and read about our country’s financial woes and each political party blaming the other. I’d say what’s in your wallet is the hand of a politician.
I’m not sure I believe it’s March 2013. But that’s what my calendar says so I guess I’ll just have to go with it.
March is a super busy month here in Nashville. And it’s a month full of recognitions and gatherings.
On Thursday, March 7, Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce will honor its 2013 Distinguished Citizen.
I was just thinking a few days ago of all the changes my generation has seen right here in Nashville.
It seems like just yesterday I would sit in the newsroom of The Graphic, when it was located on Boddie Street, and glance up to see the policemen coming and going - since the police department was right across the street. And back then the fire department was on the corner. All three buildings are now gone.
Dear Editor:
As an insurance agent for the past 23 years, I find many of my customers are surprised to learn that good drivers have to pay a hidden surcharge in their car insurance to make up for risky drivers.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPS –– The Cougars, coached by Fred Winstead, won the Little league Championship with a victory over the Knights in 1973. This photo was published March 22, 1973 in The Nashville Graphic.
By:
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Several awards and recognitions were given at the Nash-Rocky Mount School Board Meeting on Monday night, March 4th. Among there were recognition for the accomplishments of the Nash Central Middle Junior Beta Club Quiz Bowl Team, who placed first in the North Carolina Beta Club Quiz Bowl competition held on February 6.
Nashville’s Boys and Girls Club donated 91 pairs of socks to My Sister’s House last month as part of their “Socks 4 Kids” drive. PIctured above are Boys and Girls Club youth at My Sister’s House, where they dropped off their donation to My Sister’s House Executive Director Meredith Holland.
Nash General Hospital officially congratulated the most recent graduates of the nursing assistant II Hybrid Course through Nash Community College. The following participants are now registered with the North Carolina Board of Nursing as Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNAIIs).
Nash Community College recently announced the following faculty and staff members were recently honored with the 2013 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) award. As a member of NISOD, the College has been honoring faculty, staff and administrators with this award of recognition annually since 1992.
The Relay For Life Live Auction will be held Saturday, March 9th at the Farmer’s Market, 1006 Peachtree St, Rocky Mount. A preview starts at 2:30 pm, the auction will begin at 4 pm. $500 cash raffle (do not have to be present to win) $10 ticket. Concession open to the public. Questions or items you would like to donate call Michael at 252-903-6813 or Liz at 252-469-1120
Coopers Elementary School third graders recently participated in the school’s annual Invention Convention.
Students took problem solving to a new level after studying about many famous inventors and inventions. They were asked to brainstorm what bugged them and find a way to make it less annoying, new and improved.
Sunday, March 10 from 1 until 5 p.m. at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount
Monday, March 11 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 East Washington Street, Nashville
Students at Red Oak Elementary School participated in Read Across America Day on Friday, March 1 with various activities throughout the school day.
Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place each year around Dr. Seuss’s birthday, which is March 2.
Is it a lump, or is it normal breast tissue? What can be done to minimize anxiety while waiting to learn the results of a biopsy? How can I prevent breast cancer? Is there a test that evaluates my risk of breast cancer as several women in my family were diagnosed by age 50. These were some of the questions that were discussed during the First Annual Breast Health Education Seminar held recently at the Gateway Convention Center.
The Nashville Lions Club were recently treated to a a presentation about the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home by alumni and District Chairman, Gary Elliot. Also Chevron Awards were presented by President Mary Boehm to James McBride, Donald Street and Ken Ripley (seated) and posthumously to our recently departed Lioness, Francis Ludlum.
North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson announced that 7,705 undergraduate students earned Dean’s List honors during the fall 2012 semester.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
A miracle happened last week. The Shelter became overfull, but none of the adoptable pets died last week. That is due to everyone trying VERY hard to save them. Most went to Rescues. Some days it doesn’t happen. For example, there were two owner surrenders. One is a 10 year old 110 pound lovely female dog.
The Micajah Pettaway Chapter met February 21, 10:30 A. M. at Braswell Memorial Library. Visiting prospective members Ginger Hayden, Annette Coggins, and Edith Whitfield were welcomed.
Regent Dottie Barrett and Tracy Thompson, the local History/Genealogy Librarian at Braswell Memorial Library, provided information on sources to research our Revolutionary War ancestor.
The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel met February 12, 10:30 A. M. in the Warner Room at Braswell Memorial Library. After President Mary Williams welcomed everyone, Rev. Frances Davis gave the devotion based on Corinthians1:12.
God gives us gifts to help others. An excellent example of this is Dustin Hoffman playing the part of Lawrence Kim Peek (1951-2009) in the award winning movie, “Rain Man.”
Robert Tyner reported that we had 77 in Sunday school, including one visitor. Being the first Sunday in the month, we sang “Happy Birthday” for all those with a birthday in this month. Allie Farmer gave candy to all the lucky ones. Wedding anniversaries were also recognized. Robert prayed the closing prayer.
On a chilly but sunny March Sunday, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon topic was “Will We Be Faithful, No matter What?” It was based on scripture passage Revelation 2: 8-11. It was about the church at Smyrna and its problems.
The North American Mission Study will be held at Red Oak Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. The theme is “Whatever it Takes: Reaching the One.” There will be a study for all age levels, preschoolers through adults, through which to learn about the work our North American missionaries are doing in the United States and Canada. Join the fun!
North Carolina FSA will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up beginning May 20 and ending on June 14.
It continues to be our goal to ensure that we use CRP to address our most critical resource issues.
Leon Farrow, principal of Rocky Mount High School, was caught by surprise recently during a special ceremony naming him the 2013 Wells Fargo North Central Region Principal of the Year.
Farrow shared reflections and tears upon receiving his recognition. He discussed overcoming numerous obstacles to complete his education and eventually become an educator.
