Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins and witches trick-or-treating this Halloween. “Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun,” said Sheriff Jenkins of Nash County.
The Town of Nashville will observe Halloween festivities this year on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Nashville’s Recreation Department will host Halloween events at Glover Park at 6 p.m. Nashville’s Police Department will be in attendance at this event and out in full force that night to assure that everyone will have a safe and fun filled night.
A daylong celebration at the oldest museum in the United States dedicated to the history of rural health care will be held Saturday, Oct. 27.
The Country Doctor Museum will host “History Alive!” from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free activities will include museum tours, horse drawn carriage rides from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and pony and cart rides for children from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Nash County’s Got Talent auditions are October 29, 30 at 5:30 p.m. $25 registration for individuals, $50 for groups. Callback rehearsals November 5 at 5:30. Finals are November 8, 9 at 7 p.m. Admission: $15 (2 day pass); $10 (1 day pass) $10, 8 Students 17 and under.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
HUNTERS who use dogs have become a problem for the Shelter. I’m not going to get into a discussion about hunting, just the dogs. Some of the hunters dump their dogs when they don’t hunt good anymore. They either bring them to the Shelter or just leave them to fend for themselves.
The Hat Sisters for Christ visited the newly restored Confederate Monument in Battle Park. Members attending are pictured. On the back row (L-R) is: : Jean Howell, Patsy Guy, Margaret Cobb, Peggy Butler and Connie Dupree. On the front row (L-R) is: Jean Sharpe, Helen Sharpe
On a beautiful autumn Sunday Peachtree folks gathered to worship. In the absence of Pastor Whitehouse the pulpit was filled by the Rev. George Shore of Raleigh. His sermon was titled “Growing Up in Our Salvation”, based on I Peter 2: 1-10. He said that recent statistics show that 2/3 of the people in the United States believe in God.
Robert Tyner welcomed everyone to Sunday school. There were 74 present with one visitor. Barbara Morgan was our pianist for the day. “Thank you.”
Our choir sang “God is So Good” for the call to worship. Pastor Bogle welcomed everyone to worship service.
The Adult IA Sunday School Class of Red Oak Baptist Church had a great day Saturday, Oct. 20 as they sold BBQ sandwiches and hot dogs. They had a wonderful turn out and sold out early! All proceeds will go towards their class projects including providing food at Thanksgiving for families in need.
Jackson Valentine, of Nashville, and Lucas Pressley, of Castalia, participated in the Governor’s Page Program in Raleigh.
Valentine and Pressley spent a week gaining valuable life experience and providing administrative support as a page for the Department of Transportation for the week of September 24- 28.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Southern Nash wrapped up the 2012 boys soccer season with an undefeated record in the Big East Conference -- a first in school history.
But the to-do list for Coach John Matthews has just started as SN hopes to continue its quest to claim as many firsts as possible in the history of the school’s soccer program.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- Given his long-time pedigree as a coach, Jim Glover isn’t one to heap historical superlatives on a football team.
But Glover couldn’t hold back his adulation for his current group of Nashville Hornets, who capped their amazing run through the Eastern North Carolina Football League varsity schedule last Saturday.
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT -- Wilson Hunt didn’t play its “A” game in beating Nash Central in a Big East football matchup last Friday night.
But the Bulldogs didn’t play their “C” game either in getting blanked 34-0 by the Warriors. They turned five turnovers into their 21st straight regular season win and secured the Big East title for the fourth straight football time.
ROCKY MOUNT -- In USA South Conference men’s soccer action, North Carolina Wesleyan College turned in a 1-0 shutout of Maryville College last Saturday afternoon.
Sophomore Alambi Clarke netted the only goal of the contest, unassisted, in the 77th minute. Freshman keeper Fabian Broich did the rest in goal, tallying a pair of saves en route to his first shutout.
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are last Friday night’s results from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association football season:
RED OAK -- Senior Dwayne Hollis scored a pair of touchdowns last Saturday afternoon to lead his North Carolina Wesleyan College football team to a 45-23 victory over Greensboro College in USA South Conference play.
Down 17-6 at the break, Hollis provided a much-needed spark with a 90-yard touchdown return on the opening kickoff of the second half, the first of five TDs the Bishops would score in the third quarter alone.
Nashville’s D.J. Brown (right) leans to try to avoid a Rocky Mount tackler during last Saturday’s Eastern North Carolina Football League showdown at The Hornets Nest.
STANHOPE -- It was the last home game for Nash County last Saturday as the Firebirds hosted the Sharpsburg Gators at Southern Nash High School.
The Gators did not have a Rookie team, so the Nash County Rookies finished up with a fun scrimmage against themselves.
NASH COUNTY -- Here are recent results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Soccer League:
HORNETS ARE THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. The Nashville Hornets are the 2012 Eastern North Carolina Football League Varsity Champions. The Hornets wrapped up regular season action last Saturday with a title-clinching conquest at home against the Rocky Mount Panthers.
ELM CITY -- After a long week away, drivers were back at it last Saturday for some hot racing action at County Line Raceway.
With a couple of good points battles going on, the double points format would prove imperative, as it was also final points.
ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats of the Class A Carolina League will open their 2013 baseball season with a six-game homestand at Five County Stadium that begins on April 5 versus the Winston-Salem Dash.
In addition to the traditional Independence Day game (Thursday, July 4 vs. Salem), Carolina will also host home games on Mother’s Day (May 12 vs. Potomac) and Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27 vs. Winston-Salem and Wilmington).
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central is using a two-pronged attack in its attempt to outflank some of the state’s top high school tennis players and teams.
As part of the annual prep posteason, clubs participate in tournaments on both the individual and team level.
The Lady Bulldogs are currently undertaking both tasks -- and with grand success -- following a tremendou regular season of action.
Wilson Hunt’s Bryan Brown (with ball) churns ahead for yardage for the Warriors during last Friday night’s Big East Conference football matchup at Nash Central High School.
