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Graphic photo by Jo Anne Cooper
Ms. Annette Wiggins sings during the ceremony.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
PARTNERS: Nash County Animal Friends (NCAF) and Promoting Animal Welfare in NC (PAWNC) are partners. Shelley Milburn and I work closely together to save the pets in the Shelter, with Rescues, acting as the middlemen between the Shelter and the Rescue.
Ronald Bass was acting superintendent in the absence of Robert Tyner. We had 73 in attendance. Joan Miller prayed the closing prayer. Our choir sang “The Joy Of The Lord” for the call to worship. Pastor Bogle welcomed everyone to worship service. Algie Jones Jr. prayed the prayer of invocation.
The Baptist Men had their monthly breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 20.
Everyone’s invited to Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, Jan. 27 for Baptist Men’s Day. The men will be teaching in the Sunday School classes and leading the worship service at 11:00 a.m. through music and the morning message.
Sunday school began at 9:45 followed by church service at 10:45. Welcome and announcements were given by our minister, Daniel West. He also gave the communion meditation followed by a hymn and communion. Men at the table were Mickey Matthews, Steve Wheeler, Jeff Pellitt and Randy Goodbrod. This was followed by giving of tithes and offerings. Special music was given by Chris Matchem.
The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, along with Presenting Sponsor Capitol Broadcasting Company and Host Sponsor Nash Community College, announce the selection of North Carolina’s new Governor, Pat McCrory, as the keynote speaker for the 109th Annual Meeting. The dinner meeting is scheduled for Thursday night, January 31, 2013, at the Business & Industry Center.
Nashville’s Lions Club was honored on January 16, 2013 to hear their new Lions District Governor, Chris Hardy discuss his agenda for 2012-2013 and present Nashville, NC Lions Club President, Mary Boehm with the Lions National Club Excellence Award. Chris Hardy (above photo) presented Nashville Lions Club President, Mary Boehm the National Club Excellence Award and Pin.
UDC members of Bethel Heroes, Chapter 636, celebrated their 110th birthday during their December meeting. Mrs. Margaret Sink, UDC member, was our guest speaker. She spoke on the history of the chapter.
On October 25, 1902, a group of women in Rocky Mount met with Mrs. Helen De Bernie Willis, of Chapel Hill, for the purpose of organizing a chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Time is slipping away -- literally -- for Nash County athletes hoping to make a qualifying grade for the Class 3-A East Regional Swim Meet.
The county’s finest, along with standouts from Wilson Fike and Wilson Hunt, gathered last Wednesday for another Big East Conference event at the Harrison Family YMCA.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- A strong first half gave the Nash Central Bulldogs a favorable insurance policy during their boys basketball showdown against backyard rival Northern Nash last Wednesday.
As it turned out, the Bulldogs were lucky to have the premium as the Knights would make a run in the third period.
NASHVILLE -- The Nashville Parks and Recreation Department will conduct signups for its spring sports leagues from Feb. 4-8 and 11-15 at Nashville Town Hall.
Registration will be available each day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are recent results from the 2013 Nash County Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball Season:
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Robbie Kennedy is still trying to find the right mix of veteran leadership and youthful exuberance for his Southern Nash High School boys basketball coach.
And despite the fact that the Firebirds have only two victories to date, Kennedy sees them as still being a potential factor in the race for a spot in the Class 3-A State Playoffs out of the Big East Conference -- if the club can put things together down the stretch.
ROCKY MOUNT -- The men’s basketball team of North Carolina Wesleyan College downed Maryville College by a 71-59 score in Everett Gymnasium on Sunday afternoon, marking the 600th victory in program history.
The milestone win comes just one week from the program’s 50-Year Anniversary Celebration, which is slated for next Saturday, January 26.
SWIM STARS. Among the competitors from last Wednesday’s conference swim meet was (above) Nash Central’s Sara Joyner.
SWIM STARS. Among the competitors from last Wednesday’s conference swim meet was (above) Southern Nash’s Jack Howell.
RALEIGH -- The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that tickets for the annual Skate with the Canes fundraiser, as well as the annual Casino Night and Wine Tasting, will go on sale for season-ticket holders today at 10 a.m.
Tickets for the general public will go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. Skate with the Canes will take place on Feb. 15 from 6-9 p.m., and the Casino Night and Wine Tasting will be held March 22 from 7-11 p.m.
GREENVILLE -- Ryan Wood has been named the student assistant baseball coach at East Carolina University, according to an announcement from head coach Billy Godwin Tuesday afternoon.
Wood, who will assist with infielders, pitchers and hitters, returns to the Pirates following a three-year professional career in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Nash Central’s Niya Styles (with ball) drives for two points for the Lady Bulldogs during last Wednesday’s home league loss to Northern Nash.
On a balmy January morning, Peachtree folks gathered in the sanctuary to worship. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present, including several visitors. He chose as his sermon topic “God Honors His Faithful Servants.” It was based on scripture found in Revelation 3: 7-13. It was an inspiring, in-depth sermon reaffirming the need to remain faithful when all around are challenges to our beliefs.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Nash County Commissioners met on Monday January 7 for the first board meeting of the year. There, Finance Director Lynne Hobbs announced the availability of the 2012 Citizen’s Financial Report, commonly known as the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
The report shows a marked decline in net assets of the county for the second year in a row, as expenses, though declining, still exceed income.
The Nash County Sheriff’s Narcotics Division executed a search warrant for 2396 Taylor’s Store Road in Nashville on January 8 finding drugs, firearms and other items which led to the arrest of a family of three, William Roberson, William Roberson, Jr. and Sandra Roberson.
Items found included digital scales, baggies, smoking pipes, and different smoking devices. Also collected from the residence were five shotguns, one 22 caliber rifle, one SKS rifle and one 9mm semi-automatic handgun.
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CAREY JOHNSON, Graphic Staff Writer
RALEIGH — A Nash County farmer could be sentenced to 10 years in prison this spring after pleading guilty to tax evasion.
Carson Baker Barnes, 77, pled guilty last week to structuring transactions to evade reporting requirements, and aiding and abetting.
Senator Kay Hagan announced last week that the Nashville Fire Department will receive a $59,850 grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, which aims to bolster operations and enhance safety at fire departments.
“I am so pleased that the Nashville Fire Department was selected to receive AFG funding to support our firefighters and the entire Nashville community,” Hagan said.
Nashville will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at an annual breakfast hosted by the Willing Workers Club of Nashville on Monday, January 21 at the O.D. Moore building at 806 S. Alston Street in Nashville. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and is open to the public.
The speaker for the event is newly appointed Senator Angela Bryant. Guests will also be entertained with music and dance.
