Corrie Dean Holland and Elic Onslow Gurganus were married Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church, in Rocky Mount. The officiating minister for the 5 p.m. candlelight ceremony was Rev. Brandon Dees.
The bride is the daughter of Dean and Susan Holland of Nashville.
A well-known Cherry Hill favorite, organist Dr. Daniel Steinert, and bass/baritone soloist Dr. Scott MacLeod, who has sung opera professionally and taught in Vienna, will combine their talents to perform at historic Cherry Hill in Warren County at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Their performance will be the third in the fall series at the historic home and commemorates Justice John Hall
One Rocky Mount Academy senior has been named a Semifinalist in the 2013 National Achievement Scholarship Program, while three RMA seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.
To celebrate the North Carolina Community College System’s 50th anniversary and Nash Community College’s 45th Anniversary, Nash Community College presented System President Scott Ralls a piece of art designed by NCC Advertising and Graphic Design Graduate Jessica McCumbee to be displayed in Raleigh reflecting the theme of “Hope, Opportunities, and Jobs”: the System’s tagline for its Creating Success campaign.
Northern Nash High School senior Joshua Freeman will have the chance to play his trumpet on a national stage—the halftime show of the 2013 National Championship in South Florida, as part of the 2013 All-Star Invitational Marching Band.
Freeman was recently notified of his selection and is among the finest high school performers in the nation.
The Women in Action Multifocus Missions Group met at Red Oak Baptist Church on Tuesday, Oct. 23. They enjoyed a hot dog supper together, participated in the program led by Karen Girona, and made plans for their upcoming mission action projects. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Once again I’ll remind you to mark your calendar for this Friday night. The monthly fish fry for Beulah Church of Christ will be from 5-8 p.m. at the Beulah Annex on Reges Rd. We look forward to seeing you there. Your support and fellowship is always greatly appreciated.
Robert Tyner welcomed everyone to Sunday school. We had 66 in attendance with four visitors, the visiting preacher and his family. We welcomed them and everyone else today.
The Nashville Fire Department held a Family Fall Festival on Sunday afternoon, October 28 for the fire department members and their families.
The afternoon was full of fun and games for the kids with a “Trunk or Treat” to finish out the day. Volunteer Firefighter Stan Mesh, won the best costume award.
Members of PFLAG Rocky Mount are participating in Care with PRIDE™, their national organization’s partnership with the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies and Walgreens Family of Companies.
“This campaign underlines the important work of PFLAG chapters and businesses to support safe schools programs for all children,” said Lela Chesson.
Nashville’s Lions Club held its annual White Cane Fundraiser on October 27 at the Nashville Wal-Mart. While there, they received a special visit from Cornelia Tyndall (at left). Tyndall was born blind in 1958 and received free medical care through Lions in 1963 which gave her the sight she enjoys 49 years later. Tyndall is pictured with Nashville Lion Linda Funkhouser.
Nash Rocky Mount Girl Scouts held a Fun/Recruitment Day at Nash Community College on September 15th. Current Girl Scouts demonstrated activities and events that they enjoy doing in their troops and allowed new girls to sign up. Pictured above, Nashville’s Fire Department also participated in the Fun/Recruitment Day. Below, youth sign up for Girl Scout activities.
Thursday, November 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Downtown Train Depot, 100 Coastline Drive, Rocky Mount. This blood drive is being held in memory of Tresa Farmer
Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Thorne’s Chapel Baptist Church, 1624 Windsor Drive, Rocky Mount
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- If ever there was justice in the soccer world, Southern Nash’s Ben Liles was destined to have the ball on his foot once again with the outcome of the Big East Conference Tournament Championship at stake.
Again.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Southern Nash’s reward for a strong campaign wasn’t exactly the one Coach Brian Foster hoped for.
The Firebirds went 9-2 during the regular season, including a 5-1 mark and second-place finish in the Big East Conference.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- Given the transitional nature of middle school football, teams don’t usually have an opportunity for redemption following a tough loss.
The majority of rosters are filled with eighth-graders who eventually work their way up to play in high school the next season.
BURLINGTON -- Nash Central High School’s doubles tandem of Randi and Kaley Price reached the semifinals of last weekend’s Class 3-A State Individual Girls Tennis Tournament at the Burlington Tennis Center in Alamance County.
The Prices were defeated in the semis by Grace Deering and Rachel Tomchin from Charlotte Catholic. Scores were 6-0 and 6-1.
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are last Friday’s results from the regular season football finale for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association:
CHAPEL HILL -- Listed are this Friday night’s first-round matchups for the Class 3-AA portion of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football Playoffs:
CHAPEL HILL -- Listed are this Friday night’s first-round matchups for the Class 3-A portion of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football Playoffs:
RED OAK -- Northern Nash’s boys and Wilson Fike’s girls claimed the team crowns at the Big East Conference Cross Country Championships, which were held Oct. 17 at the Red Oak Middle School Course.
Northern Nash, coached by Jeff Dodrill, wrapped up its strong regular season by compiling 43 points to outlast second-place Rocky Mount (63).
Nash Community College hosted its 23rd Annual NCC Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic on October 4 at Birchwood Country Club in Nashville. A total of 136 golfers took part in the event, which raised $30,000 for student scholarships.
NORTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES (CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT, SECOND PLACE. (L to R) Cecil Alexander, Tommy Greer, Rhonda Williams and William O’Conney.
Nash Central’s Jarius Richardson (left) doesn’t let the precipitation slow him down during last Friday night’s home football showdown against Big East Conference foe Southern Nash.
After taking possession near the box, Southern Nash’s Ben Liles (right) prepares to deliver the eventual match-winning goal for the Firebirds as they earned their first-ever Big East Conference Boys Soccer Tournament Crown with a victory last Wednesday against the Wilson Hunt Warriors. Southern Nash will begin state playoff action this week.
