By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Southern Nash’s football pipeline seems to know no weakenesses these days -- and that certainly includes the middle school level.
The Cobras entered Tuesday’s season-ending matchup at Parker with the opportunity wrap up yet another undefeated campaign, along with a conference championship for the second straight year.
NASH COUNTY -- The Nash County Parks and Recreation Department is offering several youth activities during the winter months.
Information on each offering is as follows:
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- On the eve of the most important boys soccer match in school history, Southern Nash’s Pablo Miers was taking an incessant amount of ribbing from his teammates.
Seems that Miers hadn’t scored a goal all season for a team that has had little difficulty putting the ball into the back of the net.
Ronnie Ricks, age 50 of Nash County passed away on Thursday November 1 in Florida.
Faye Elizabeth Collie, 89, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She was born November 19, 1922 in Richmond County to the late William and Minnie Grooms Kelly. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Archie Atwood Collie, Sr.; two brothers, Jack Kelly and Lloyd Kelly; a sister, Thelma Hooks and a granddaughter, Michelle Collie.
Myrtle Leigh Belche Hedgepeth of Castalia, 91, died November 1, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Copeland Belche and Jesse Belche of Rich Square. She was born on September 5, 1921.
Cleo Lewis Barnes, 84, of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday November 3, 2012. She is preceded in death by a son, Robin.
ROCKY MOUNT - Minister Magalene Carr Jones Parker, 56, died October 29, 2012.
NASHVILLE –– Wilson Lee Shearin, Sr. age 72 passed away at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
Linda Windham Jones, 70, passed away Wednesday October 31, 2012. She was born May 24, 1942 in Edgecombe County. Linda was preceded in death by her parents John and Pearl Ellers Windham, a son, Dennis A. Jones and a brother John R. Windham.
Margaret Cooley passed away on November 2, 2012.
Jesse Mott Rooks, Jr. of Rocky Mount, 80, passed away on November 1, 2012. He was born September 8, 1932 in Willifordtown.
Edith Mae Sorrell Bone of Rocky Mount, passed away on November 4, 2012 at age 86 at Sailor’s Snug Harbor in Sea Level, NC.
Harold Lewis Davis, Jr., 66, passed away Tuesday, November 06, 2012. He was born June 15, 1946 in Nash County to the late Harold Sr. and Audrey Smith Davis. In addition to his parents Harold was preceded in death by a brother James Davis.
A narcotics violation was reported on 10/29/12 at 4540 Bullhead Road
A worthless check was reported on 10/29/12 at State Employees Credit Union
Found property was reported on 10/29/12 on Bray Road
A narcotics violation was reported on 10/29/12 at 6151 AC Drive
ARRESTS
Lenon Daryl Home - 11/2/12 - charged with probation violation
Reginald Ohara Williams - 11/2/12 - charged with order for arrest for larceny
Brenda Parker - 11/3/12 - charged with simple assault
Time is running out to purchase a light for the Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary’s annual Lights of Love. Proceeds from the event will go toward the new Pediatric Emergency Department.
For $5, a light can be purchased in memory or honor of a loved one and placed on the Christmas trees in the hospital lobby, which will be on display throughout the holiday season.
Contrary to what the media says, there are other things going on in the world besides elections. In that area, all most of us can do is make an informed decision, mark a ballot and hope for the best.
But there are many more important things to me, things that happen close to home and heart. If I needed a reminder, it came this past weekend when we travelled out of town for Kent’s last soccer festival of the Fall season.
This week was a somewhat sad day for Nash County Commissioners, as they had to say goodbye to Commissioner Danny Tyson, who has served on the board for eight years.
Commissioners each offered kind words on Mr. Tyson and his service to Nash County. I think their words pretty accurately described Tyson’s service.
By:
Attorney General Roy Cooper
Pre-recorded phone calls, or “robocalls,” are a growing problem in North Carolina. In addition to being an annoyance, some robocalls are illegal, and even a way for scam artists to try to steal your personal information.
Unsolicited commercial robocalls violate North Carolina law unless a live operator introduces the call and asks if you are willing to hear the recorded message.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
BROWNIES AWARDED FLAG –– This photo originally published in The Graphic December 16, 1976. As their annual Christmas donation, Chapter 123 of the Rocky Mount Women of the Moose gave an American flag to Red Oak Brownie Scout Troop 665.
Nash Arts is offering plenty to do at its downtown Nashville venue from now through the holidays. Following are events planned through the holiday season. For more information call 252-459-4734 or visit www.nasharts.org
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
When does it STOP? When will the animals stop dying that don’t need to die? When all of the people spay and neuter their pets. When people stop buying from backyard breeders and go to the Animal Control Shelters or Rescues to adopt. When people CARE.
On a cold, wintery morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse shared the pulpit with his daughter, The Rev. Christina Whitehouse-Suggs of Columbia, SC. She brought the special music, which was a beautiful rendition of “Beulah Land.” Her sermon was titled “Greedy Boys and Happy Trees” based on Luke 19: 1-10. She began her sermon by reading the children’s book, “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein.
Robert Tyner welcomed everyone to Sunday school. We had 84 in attendance. We sang “Happy Birthday” to all those having a birthday in November. All those having a wedding anniversary this month were also recognized. All the lucky ones were given candy.
