A larceny of a cell phone was reported on 9/17/12 at 1638 S. First Street
A larceny of steel plates was reported on 9/17/12 at 4344 S. Church Street
A larceny of copper wire was reported on 9/17/12 at Grover Road and Red Road
A narcotics violation was reported on 9/17/12 at 4303 Winstead Store Road
State and local law enforcement officers cited 2,745 motorists for driving while impaired during the Labor Day “Booze It & Lose It” campaign, which ran August 17 through September 3. A total of 94,125 traffic and criminal citations were issued statewide.
“These numbers show that law enforcement officers across the state worked diligently to make North Carolina’s roads safer during this campaign,” State Transportation Secretary Gene Conti said.
ROCKY MOUNT - Ruth B. Jones Williams, 87, died September 20, 2012.
ROCKY MOUNT - Dollie Davis, 89, died September 15, 2012.
Gladys Cayton Tyson, age 79, passed away on September 19, 2012 at Nash General Hospital.
Taylor “Fluff” Michael Samonia, 21, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012.
Shirley Ruffin English, 74, passed away on September 18, 2012. She was born in Rocky Mount on December 21st 1937 to the late Paul Raymond Ruffin and Lula Mae McLemore Ruffin. She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Edward English; her brother Paul Ruffin, Jr. and her sister Betty Jean Salter.
Ruby Pollard Powell passed away on September 19, 2012. She was born on July 3, 1927 in Tarboro to the late John Thomas and Marvel Carson Pollard.
Evelyn Mayo Freeman passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the age of 92.
Billie Langley Holt, age 81, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012. A native of Rocky Mount, she was born on January 24, 1931, the daughter of the late J. H. Radford and Ima Allie Hamilton Radford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Langley; brothers, Johnnie and Charles Radford; sister, Doris R. Davis; a niece and a nephew and a great-grandson.
William Lawrence Armstrong, age 77, passed away on September 20, 2012.
NASHVILLE - Mr. Johnnie Cordell Jr., 61, of Nashville, departed this life on Saturday, September 22, 2012.
ROCKY MOUNT - Funeral services for Ricky Silver, 42, who died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, will be Thursday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Gardens of Gethsemane with Rev. Jeremiah Davis officiating.
Seth Lamm’s interest in scouting first began with his dad.
Lamm’s dad was an Eagle Scout and recently, Lamm also celebrated his journey to become an Eagle Scout.
Lamm, now a senior at Nash Central High School, was in the first grade when he joined Troop 37 at Sandy Cross.
Nashville’s Fire Department hosted several safety seat checks last week at area child care centers. The checks were part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, which ran September 17 through 22. Nashville Fire Engineers will hold another safety seat check on Thursday, September 27 from 3:30 until 6 p.m. at Kidz Place to Bee in Nashville.
The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association (NCCA) has announced that the N. C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum vote will take place on October 4, 2012. The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association requested permission from the N. C. Board of Agriculture to conduct a referendum to continue the N. C. Cattle Industry Assessment.
It is not always an accurate or lasting conclusion as we experience key moments as a community, state or country. It usually takes time and distance for people and events to take on their proper places in history.
For example, when the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, effectively signaling the end of World War II, the United States was convinced it had done the right thing, at the right time to end the bloodiest conflict of the 20th century.
Well, I obviously forgot the details of pregnancy since I am crazy enough to do it all over again.
My first pregnancy wasn’t perfect but to me, it was good. I was sick a lot but man, I felt like a different person. I had that “pregnancy glow” people always talk about. I was so excited about my first little one and even the 44-hour labor is now just a distant memory.
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My Spin by Tom Campbell
The two candidates for governor have spent lots of energy and money debating whether North Carolina has lost our mojo, pointing out who is to blame. With days remaining before the November 6 elections it’s time to debunk the rhetoric.
North Carolina has lost significant momentum since the 1990s.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
SPARKY VISITS STUDENTS –– This photo was originally published in The Graphic October 7, 1976. Sparky the Fire Dog was a special visitor at the Nashville United Methodist church Day School.
Ashlei Susan Bartholomew and Jeremy Matthew Jackson were married Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church in Belvideer. The officiating minister for the ceremony was Rev. Joe Jackson, father of the groom.
Emily Francine Gschwind and Michael Brock Morris were married Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, Rocky Mount. The officiating minister for the 3 p.m. ceremony was Dr. Robin D. Fisher.
The bride is the daughter of Darryl and Fran Gschwind of Nashville. She is the granddaughter of Havoline Gschwind of Plano, Texas, and Russell and Carolyn Greene of Nashville.
William and Lennie Everett recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. They were married September 14, 1952 at Carolina Beach by the Rev. Leon Gray. The Everetts note that their faith, love, and commitment to each other have brought them many blessings over the past 60 years. They have one son, William Everett, Jr. and wife Cynthia.
The Arts Council has announced the exhibit of one of eastern North Carolina’s most highly regarded potters, Dan Finch.
This exhibit, which will be on display in the Annie D. Boykin and Cooke Galleries of the Wilson Arts Center until November 4th, will also showcase the talents of Dan’s many pottery students.
UDC Member Donna Boykin (at left) was presented with two supplemental certificates at the September meeting of Bethel Heroes Chapter 636. These certificates are for blood relatives of Boykin’s that served in the War Between the States. Margaret Sink (at right) right presented the awards to Donna.
