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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The family of Tommy Rogers was presented a resolution of appreciation for his 11 years of service on the Nashville Town Council.
Rogers passed away on Thursday, January 17.
Rogers served as a council member on Nashville’s Town Council for 11 years.
Pictured (L-R), Nashville’s Police Chief Tom Bashore and Lt. Joseph Corbett chat with Nashville Town Councilman Charles Taylor on Monday morning at Nashville Diner. Nashville Officers were on hand to sit down and talk with citizens who came by the diner as part of the department’s new Coffee with a Cop program.
If you are incredibly tired of the Super Bowl, then take a break to make fun of the intelligence challenged populating the criminal community. It is time once again for some Dumb Crook News:
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Police arrested a man in Miami Beach who broke into a car, stole a credit card, and then tried to buy a beer — from the bartender the card belonged to.
After five weeks of being away from the working world, I came back last Monday to cover Nashville’s two-day retreat. I’m still trying to decide if that was a good idea!
Nashville’s retreat was full of lots of interesting information but during the whole thing, I had this feeling that something was missing. It wasn’t until last Wednesday evening, I realized what it was.
Councilman Tommy Rogers was missing.
Dear Editor,
On Dec. 4, 2012 the Nashville Town Council unanimously voted to allow a special use permit for auction sales in the downtown district for The Red Barn Auction Company. This was done after it had been unanimously denied in October. The Nashville Planning board had recommended approval both times.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
GIRL SCOUT DONATION –– This photo originally published in The Graphic on Oct. 18, 1973. Nashville Jaycee Henry Fisher presented a $50 check to Nashville Girl Scout Troop 502 which was used to buy food for a camping trip to Camp Hardee in Washington.
Six graduates were recently recognized for completing Nash Community College’s Recruit Firefighter Academy. The program is designed to provide individuals with the information and skills needed to become a firefighter and public servant. A variety of learning experiences and training scenarios are utilized. The classes are conducted through partnerships with local departments and at training sites throughout Nash County.
Amanda and Allen Clark of Nashville are proud to announce the birth of a son, Devin Joseph Clark, born December 21, 2012 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. He weighed 10 pounds, 2 ounces.
Maternal grandfather is Eddie Manning of Bethel. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Katie Clark of Bethel.
Photographs created by Angela Blankenship of AB Photography in Nashville have been recently been accepted into the General Collection of Professional Photographers of America’s 2012 International Photographic Competition. Blankenship’s work was on display at the Georgia World Congress Center, January 20-22, 2013, in Atlanta, Ga.
Political Science major Danielle Daughtry, a native of Nashville, was among several students named to the Dean’s List with Distinction at William Peace University for the Fall Semester. To receive this distinction, a student must earn at least 3.7 grade point average for the semester.William Peace University is located in Raleigh.
Halifax Community College has announced its listing of students who have made the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester.
To qualify for the President’s List, a student must have a term grade point average of 4.0 (all As), must be enrolled full-time, and cannot be enrolled in any developmental classes.
BOILING SPRINGS –– Gardner-Webb University recently announced that Hannah Marie Mayfield of Spring Hope, majoring in English, made the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester.
The Dean’s List honors those outstanding students who maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.7 or above. This recognition is the semester’s highest academic honor.
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GRAPHIC PHOTOS BY JO ANNE COOPER
Makayla Richardson and her father, Kenneth Richardson, dance the night away at the Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance. This is the fourth year they have attended the event.
Maggie Collier and her dad, Ed Collier, prepare to hit the dance floor at the annual Daddy Daughter Dance.
Arizona Armstrong gets a little help from her dad, Colby Armstrong, at the refreshments table.
Michael Dinota and daugther Taylor Dinota have a ball on the dance floor at the annual event.
John Eaton dances with his daughter, Shekinah Eaton, at the annual Daddy Daughter Dance.
John Tomaszewski poses for a photo with his daughter, Tabatha Tomaszewski.
Nash County Animal Hospital raised $457 over the holidays for the Nash County Animal Friends organization. The annual fundraiser offered people the opportunity to purchase lights for a Christmas tree that was displayed outside of the veterinarian office. The lights were purchased in memory of in honor of their four-legged friends.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
What is the problem? WHY so many PUPPIES? You tell me. THAT is how many came into the Animal Control facility last week that had to be saved, in addition to all the other strays and owner surrenders. How come? Because people didn’t fix their pets. Because they didn’t spray their mama dogs. Some were repeat offenders.
The Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office of the N.C. Department of Administration will accept applications through Feb. 18 for the 43rd annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA), to be held March 15-17 in Raleigh. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Robert Tyner welcomed everyone to Sunday school. We had 78 with one visitor in attendance. Being the first Sunday in the month, we sang “Happy Birthday” for all those with a birthday this month. Those with anniversaries were also recognized; Jeff and Barbara Morgan, Bryan and Carol Ann Whitford, and Ruddy and Betty Hopkins.
On a bright and sunny, February morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship and to observe its 204th anniversary. Gratitude for God’s presence and His many blessings through all those years was felt by those present. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present. His sermon topic was “We Have------“, based on a scripture verse found In Colossians 2:9.
Welcome to Chris and Lindsay Lee who joined Red Oak Baptist Church and were baptized on Sunday, Feb. 3!
Gideon Jim Grant shared a very effective message during the morning worship service at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 3. He encouraged everyone to pray and give to support the purchasing of Bibles and Testaments in order to lead people to Christ around the world.
Thank everyone for your support last Friday night at our monthly fish fry. We always enjoy the fellowship with each of you and we hope you enjoyed the fellowship too and also the great meal.
Sunday school began at 9:45 on Sunday, followed by church service at 10:45 at Beulah Church of Christ.
