Norman (Pete) Whitehead, age 80, passed away on Friday October 26, 2012. He was born October 5, 1932 in Elm City to Johnnie and Dolly Whitehead. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Ann Holder Whitehead, three brothers, George, JP and Donald, and one sister Cleo Lamm.
Joseph Frederick Fuller II, age 69, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mamie Fuller, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Bartholomew.
Lawrence Washington Farmer (known as L. W.), age 75, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012.
James “Bubba” Sherrick Nelms, age 71, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Born in Warrick County VA on December 30, 1940, he was the son of the late James Wilber Nelms and Myrtle Virginia Shreves.
CASTALIA - Funeral services for Martha R. Silver, 78, who died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 were Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery with Rev. Linda Taybron officiating.
Cade Edwards, who turned six on October 20, sits on one of the pumpkins from his family’s pumpkin farm on Cooke Road, outside of Nashville. Edwards first appeared in The Graphic when he was a year old on the pumpkin farm. He is the son of Mike and Hope Edwards. The family sell pumpkins as a hobby during the Fall season.
A larceny from a motor vehicle and second degree trespassing was reported on 10/22/12 at 2717 N Highway 581
A breaking and entering of a residence was reported on 10/22/12 at 6480 Pleasant Grove Church Road
A financial card fraud was reported on 10/22/12 at Wal-Mart
ARRESTS
Dennis Edmond Williams - 10/27/12 - charged with larceny from a buildings, resisting public officer and no operator’s license
Jakavis Ramel Whaley - 10/28/12 - charged with misdemeanor probation violation
Navy Fireman Recruit Tremaine T. Lynch, son of Katina C. McKellar of Rocky Mount, and Jermaine T. Lynch, of Rocky Mount, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Lynch completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
It is that time, a time that comes on a regular basis, a time when all of us should be scared out of our wits.
This time of year curdles our blood, makes us afraid to wake up on That morning, and makes us fear the future, or even wonder if we are to have one.
That’s right — it is election time.
But the good news is, we get Halloween first.
Since having a kid, my husband and I pay a lot more attention at how kid-friendly places are. Changing tables are one of the things we notice when we venture out and you’d be surprised to learn how many places do not have changing tables in their restrooms.
My family may be considered untraditional since my husband is a stay-at-home dad.
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Letters to the Editor:
I still have a folder of clippings from my 8th grade civics course at R. M. Wilson Junior High.
I also have my undergraduate textbooks on politics from UNC, and my graduate notes on political science from NCSU.
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Letters to the Editor:
The Nash County Commissioners have been sued for ignoring a North Carolina state law that requires a public hearing be held before any land purchases can be made. As a result of this suit, the Nash County Commissioners, in their infinite wisdom, decided to hold a public hearing on 10/15/12 supposedly to obtain public opinion on their 2 year old purchase of 145 acres of land at I 95 and Hwy 97.
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Letters to the Editor:
The level of corruption in our political system has become so rampant that it is accepted as normal by most observers. However, the request by the Chairman of the local Democrat Party takes the proverbial cake.
That a candidate has run afoul of the law is nothing new.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
TREE SHOPPING –– This photo was originally published in The Graphic on December 21, 1976. Nashville Jaycee Ross Strickland assists Mrs. Hattie Strickland as she takes her pick from a large group of trees the club was selling on Barnes Street. (Graphic photo by Trotter.)
Lena Sessoms of Brooklyn Community Watch and Ted Davis of the Voice of Nashville, recently took part in Keep America Beautiful on October 11 by picking up trash on streets in their neighborhood including Brake, Brooklyn, Sixth and Old Wilson Road. The two groups partnered to do the clean up.
Glenda Carpenter has been selected as Nash County Department of Social Services Employee of the Month for September 2012. Glenda has been with the agency for six years as a Social Worker in Child Protective Services Investigations/Assessments. She has a very positive attitude and always volunteers to help her co-workers when needed.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A multi-vehicle accident on I-95 last Wednesday left the road closed for most of the day while crews worked to clear the scene.
According to Trooper F. McClure, of the NC Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 8:42 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24.
The Red Oak Fire Department recently visited Red Oak Elementary School in celebration of National Fire Prevention Month. The presentation about fire prevention techniques focused on the stop, drop and roll procedures and the significance of having smoke detectors in the home. Students also learned about the fireman’s uniform, equipment, the fire truck and how to get out of the house if they smell smoke.
Nash Community College’s Director of Electronic Media Andrew Small was recently recognized for his video production by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations at the fall district two conference in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Small’s Computer-Integrated Machining video and NCC Foundation video were both selected among entries from the Council’s Southeast members for bronze Medallion Awards.
Betsy Owens (left), owner of America’s Best Nut Co., and friend Betsy Robertson, work at a booth in the Kerr Scott Building during the 2012 NC State Fair, sharing the goodness of peanuts. (Contributed photo)
