It’s time to mark your calendar again! Friday night from 5 to 8 is time once again for the Beulah Church of Christ monthly fish fry. Please plan to come on over to the Beulah Annex on Regus Road and join us for a lot of great food and fellowship. We always look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Speaking of old friends; last week several of us ran into Julian Fisher (retired dentist).
WIC, or the special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, is available at the Nash County Health Department.
WIC provides the following benefits: supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, vouchers for the healthy foods, and referrals to health care and community resources.
While it may be cliché to say that all the darkness in the world cannot put out one single light, the glow of generosity and hope shone brightly on a dark, chilly evening in November during the 9th annual Lights of Love celebration, led by the Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary. The event raised more than $5,000 toward the new Pediatric Emergency room, which is currently under construction on the campus of Nash Health Care.
Ivey Parker was selected as Nash County Department of Social Services Employee of the Month for October 2012. Ivey has been with the agency for 14 years as an Income Maintenance Caseworker in Family and Children’s Medicaid. Known for her helpful and positive nature, Ivey enhances her unit through teamwork and support.
Peachtree folks gathered for worship on the first Sunday of Advent. Pastor Whitehouse welcomed those present. Jerry Hobgood and Marta Whitehouse led the Advent reading as Pastor Whitehouse lit the candle for “Hope.” The choir sang, “Give Thanks” under the direction of the pastor. Sanctuary flowers were a large arrangement of poinsettias given by Bob and Fran Bunn in memory of Jeff Nelson, son of Dorothy and Bill Nelson.
Army Maj. Richard T. Bryant has been decorated with the Bronze Star Medal.
The medal is awarded to an individual who, while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, has performed a heroic act, meritorious acts or achievements, or distinguished service not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States;
Saturday, December 8 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Capital Ford Lincoln, 2012 Stone Rose Drive, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, December 11 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Corinthian Masonic Lodge #230, 1700 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount
Thursday, December 13 from 11 a.m.until 5 p.m. at the Environmental Services Building on Thorpe Road in Rocky Mount
Rock Creek Baptist Church in Nashville will host its annual “Live Nativity Scenes” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 7, 8 and 9 from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Make plans to come out and share the true spirit of Christmas through hearing and seeing the Christmas Story. There is no charge to attend but a love offering will be accepted.
In recognition of American Education Week and the Holiday seasons, the Southern Nash High School Administration teamed up with Piggly Wiggly of Bailey and held a Turkey Giveaway for the entire faculty and staff on Friday, November 16. Along with the turkeys, staff also received gift bags from Piggly Wiggly and Waste Industries. Several staff members opted to donate their turkey to needy families. Pictured above, Piggly Wiggly Manager Matt Roman (at left) hands automotive teacher Tom Worthington (at right) his goody bag.
Nashville’s Police Department participated in an Officer Safety and Readiness Training last month. The class was taught through Nash Community College by Sgt. M.A. Whitley, who serves as the Career Development Specialist for the Rocky Mount Police Department.
The Bridles and Halters 4-H team recently returned from their first trip to a Dairy Judging competition.
The team, coached by Melissa Parrish and Mary Strickland, has been around for only four years and went to Salisbury, North Carolina for the competition.
There are four categories to participate in at the competition and teams can compete as individuals or as a team.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
HAWFIELDS -- Nashville’s long, 93-mile journey toward a possible state championship came up one foot short last Saturday.
The Hornets traveled to Alamance County to tangle with the Hawfields Jaguars in the semifinals of the Statewide Athletics Committee State Football Tournament.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASH COUNTY -- Wilson County teams tend to have a stranglehold on Big East Conference Boys Soccer top honors, but that wasn’t the case during the 2012 campaign.
Instead, Nash County swept the chief awards, including Southern Nash’s John Matthews as the Coach of the Year.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Once again, the Nash Central High School Lady Bulldogs continue to outdistance their competition in the Big East Conference swim standings.
Central was dominant during last Thursday afternoon’s latest league meet at the Harrison Family YMCA.
The Lady Bulldogs piled up 144 points to claim the top spot. Non-league foe Tarboro was second at 135 points, though those points don’t count toward the Big East numbers.
RED OAK -- Homestanding Northern Nash secured a 51-29 victory over Wilson Beddingfield in prep wrestling action last Thursday at the NNHS Gymnasium.
Results from the match were as follows:
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- After a period of mat stability, Nash Central High School has now had three wrestling coaches in the past three years.
New skipper Rashon Johnson is hoping to bring some continuity back into the Bulldogs’ program.
A native of Wilson, Johnson had always hoped of being a mat coach, and he got his opportunity when the NCHS position came open.
NASH COUNTY -- Here are last weekend’s scores from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football Championships:
ELIZABETH CITY -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College men’s basketball team used a total team effort to secure a 24-point win over Mid-Atlantic Christian lastSaturday, downing the host Mustangs by a 77-53 score.
The win moves the Bishops to 7-0 on the season, marking the third-best start in program history and the best since 2008-2009, when the Bishops started 8-0 en route to a Top 25 national ranking.
ZEBULON -- The Cleveland Indians have announced an all-new field staff to lead the Carolina Mudcats in 2013.
David Wallace will serve as manager, after earning a promotion from Low-A Lake County.
Hitting coach Rouglas Odor and pitching coach Jeff Harris will assist Wallace this summer. Jeremy Heller will return for his second season as athletic trainer.
Nash Central’s Dashawn Williams (right) prepares to engage Louisburg’s James Harris.
BIG EAST EXCELLENCE. Nash County performers who took part in last Wednesday’s Big East Conference Swim Meet included Nash Central’s Delonte Austin.
NASH COUNTY -- Here is a list of the upcoming College Football Bowl Games:
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School will serve as the host for this year’s Nash County Holiday Basketball Tournament.
The boys and girls prep event will be held from Dec. 18-20 at The Dawg Pound Gymnasium on the NCHS campus.
A trio of Nashville defenders -- (l to r) Turner Davis, Raymond Bullock and Coley Corbin -- team up to tackle Hawfields running back Tre’vonte Bozeman during last Saturday afternoon’s semifinal contest of the Statewide Athletics Committee Football Tournament at Hawfields Middle School in Alamance County.
Nashville Hornets head coach Jim Glover (right) sends in a play to quarterback Raymond Bullock during last Saturday afternoon’s game against the Hawfields Jaguars in the semifinals of the Statewide Athletics Committee State Football Tournament. The game was staged at Hawfields Middle School in Alamance County.
