Northern Nash’s Jeremy Freeman (with ball) makes his way to the basket as Southern Nash’s Desmon Jackson defends during Monday night’s first-round matchup at the Big East Conference Boys Basketball Tournament at Wilson Hunt HS.
Nash Central’s L.J. Porcher (left) makes a move toward the basket for the Bulldogs during Monday’s triumph over Wilson Fike at the Big East Conference Basketball Tournament.
Nash Central’s Jaquan Wilkins (with ball) had a strong all-around performance for the Bulldogs during their victory over Wilson Fike on Monday in Big East Tournament action.
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are recent scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball Season:
NASH COUNTY -- Here are more scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department Basketball League:
The Nashville Recreation Department recognized Nashville’s Fire Department for their assistance at Hornets’ football games at Glover Park. The Fire Department always makes sure to have at least one EMT at every game to provide assistance when needed.
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for this year’s Distinguished Citizen.
Chamber President Elaine Corbett states in a letter to chamber members, “It is time to submit nominations for the Distinguished Citizen of the Year. The nominee does not have to be a chamber member nor does the nominating individual or group. The nominee should be a citizen or business person from the Nashville area and should be a person who strives to make our community a better place for all.”
The N.C. Department of Transportation closed a section of South Old Carriage Road this week in eastern Nash County between West Mount Drive and Sapony Creek Drive. The road closure began on Tuesday, February 4, 2013 and will end at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013.
The closure is necessary for NCDOT maintenance crews to replace a drainage culvert on South Old Carriage Road about 0.3 mile south of West Mount Drive.
A Rocky Mount woman has agreed to plea guilty to tax fraud and aiding and abetting.
United States Attorney Thomas G. Walker announced last week in federal court that charges were filed under a Criminal Information against Tina Luretha Tyree Johnson, 45, of Rocky Moun.
Johnson entered into a plea agreement in which she will pled guilty to Tax Fraud and Aiding and Abetting in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 287 and 2.
ARRESTS
Glen Anthony Ryland - 1/29/13 - charged with driving while intoxicated, all other offenses and all traffic (except DWI)
Timothy Lee White - 1/29/13 - charged with driving while intoxicated and open container of alcoholic beverage in the passenger area
A credit card fraud was reported on 1/29/13 at 8983 Bend of the River Road
A larceny from a outbuilding was reported on 1/30/13 at 5603 Taylors Store Road
A narcotics violation was reported on 1/30/13 at the McDonalds at 301 and Harbour West Drive
A possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 1/30/13 at 2863 S. 231
Harriet Moore Davis passed away on Tuesday January 29, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gerald Davis; her son Glenn Davis of Rocky Mount; her daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Andy Lewis of Rocky Mount; her sister Christine Edwards and her family of Nashville; her sister Jane Moseley and her family of Red Oak; her brother-in-law Richard Davis of Nashville;
NASHVILLE –– Colin Guy Matthews, 75 passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. A graveside service was held Friday, February 1, 2012 at Mount Zion Freewill Baptist Church, Nashville.
Idean T. Dickerson born January 28, 1941 passed away on January 29, 2013. She is predeceased by her mother and father Patsie M. Taylor and Linwood Taylor.
Anne Louise Manganiello, 76, passed away on Friday February 1, 2013. She was born February 13, 1936 in Onondaga, County NY to the late Clarence and Louise Swortsfigure.
Mary Frances Ruiz, 52 passed away Wednesday January 30, 2013. She was born in Broward County, Florida June 22, 1960 to the late Jose and Louisa San Pedro Patino.
Reginald Edward Cook, age 83 passed away in the Universal Health Care of Nashville on January 29, 2013.
Paul Marvin Henderson, 86 of Rocky Mount passed away on January 29, 2013. He was the eldest son of the late John L. Henderson and the late Netti Viverett Henderson. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia B. Henderson, sister Billie and brother Guy.
Ruby Robinson Poland, 64, passed away on Tuesday January 29, 2013.
John Henry Daniel, Jr., 89, passed away on February 4, 2013.
Irma Oakley Mooring, age 95, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Born in Nash County on January 09, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Ennis Archebal Oakley and Zilliah “Mit” Mitoria Boone Oakley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” E. Mooring; two brothers and three sisters; and daughter-in-law, Linda Mooring.
ROCKY MOUNT - Geneva Avent Wiggins, 81, died January 28, 2013.
ENFIELD - Funeral services for Letha Ann Evans, 49, who died on Sunday, February 3, 2013 will be on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Melvin Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans Family Cemetery.
ROCKY MOUNT - Mr. Elbert Ervin Devone Whitaker, 35, of Rocky Mount, died on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, MD.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Selma Jones, 94, who died on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 were held Saturday, Feb. 2, at 12 noon, at Union Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Samuel Blount officiating. Burial followed in the Forest Hill Cemetery.
