The City of Rocky Mount’s Imperial Centre will host the play, “Trojan Women.” Remaining shows include Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The play will also be held on Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.
One of the most powerful plays ever written, “Trojan Women” by Euripides puts a human face on the cost of war.
The first concert of 2012 at Warren County’s Cherry Hill will feature violinist Olga Caceanova accompanied by pianist Constantin Finehouse. They will present works by Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Bela Bartok, Enrique Granados, Fritz Kreisler and Camille Saint-Saens. The concert is to begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23.
The Baptist Men had their monthly breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Red Oak Baptist Church.
The Rocky Mount Pregnancy Care Center’s Walk for Life is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22, at Englewood Park. Registration begins at 9:15 AM with the walk beginning at 10:15 AM (rain or shine). Come join in the fun!
One big event we want everyone to remember! The second Sunday in Oct. (the 14th) will be the annual Home-Coming at Beulah Church of Christ. Sunday school begins at 9:45, followed by church services at 11:45. Our minister for homecoming will be James Warren. Afterwards we will lunch outside if weather permits.
On a rainy morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship. The sermon topic chosen by Pastor Whitehouse was “The Tenant Who Owns the House.” It was based on Matthew 12:22-47. It is a parable of Jesus. It shows us that we were created to be the dwelling place of God. Without His presence, we are empty and Satan will move in and take up residence.
I was not able to attend Sunday school or worship service this morning, so I don’t have the Sunday school news. One of the deacons gave me a CD of the morning message and I got a bulletin, so I have that information to share. I was able to go to tonight’s service which I have enjoyed. Pastor Bogle was back tonight and preached on Job.
STANHOPE -- Southern Nash dropped a heartbreaking five-game loss to Rocky Mount last Thursday in Big East Conference volleyball action.
Scores were 25-19, 22-25, 25-21, 19-25 and 15-7 in favor of the Lady Gryphons.
With the setback, Southern Nash fell to 3-7 overall and 0-4 in the league.
NASH COUNTY -- Here are last weekend’s scores from football action in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association:
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- A tradition-rich program and the new titans on the block met in a something-has-to-give showdown last Saturday at Southern Nash High School.
Nashville’s Hornets have been outstanding in the Eastern North Carolina Football League for years, but the newcomer Nash County Firebirds are the three-time defending varsity champs in the ENCFL.
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CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
GREENVILLE -- Two weeks ago, all four Big East Conference high school football teams in the county won their football games. Last Friday, just one club managed to go unbeaten -- the Rocky Mount Gryphons.
Rocky Mount, which was given a gift win when Bunn used an ineligible player in its season opener, moved to a surprising 5-0 on the season with a 28-14 victory over Greenville Rose.
ROCKY MOUNT -- September 11 is a day for remembering our fallen heroes from New York to Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C.
It is also a time to recognize those local heroes that risk their lives daily to insure the safety of the Rocky Mount community.
Nashville’s Kendrick Bell can’t escape this Nash County tackle attempt during last Saturday’s football matchup at Southern Nash’s Firebird Stadium.
Nashville’s Carresian Whitaker (with ball) tries to evade several Nash County defenders during last Saturday’s gridiron contest at Firebird Stadium.
Nash Central No. 4 Singles player Lizzie Eakin delivers a winner versus Greene Central.
Nash Central’s Caley Bass lunges for a return last Wednesday against the Greene Central Rams.
Southern Nash’s Desmon Jackson broke free for a touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage during the Firebirds’ home loss last Friday night against South Granville.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County Commissioners will sit down and listen to a UNC professor discuss several studies that detail the health effects of chicken plants prior to voting on an inducement package for Sanderson Farms.
The invitation to hear from Dr. Steve Wing came from Con Ward, who is a Co-chairman of the Nash County Landowners Association. Ward spoke to commissioners on Monday morning during the public comment portion of the board’s regular meeting.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Flags will be flown at half-staff in Nash County today, in honor and memory of Trooper Bobby Gene DeMuth, who was killed on Saturday while attempting to deploy stop sticks on US 64 during a chase.
The chase began in Raleigh, when a police officer noticed a vehicle driven by Christopher McCoy Rodgers, 40, of Williamston.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Hundreds came out on Saturday morning to celebrate the life of Warren “Sneak” Lewis and to participate in the inaugural Warren “Sneak” Lewis Law Enforcement Foundation 5K race.
Lewis was shot and killed last year while serving a murder warrant with the Eastern North Carolina Fugitive Task Force. He was a nine-year veteran of the Nash County Sheriff’s office but also served on the U.S. Marshal’s Eastern North Carolina Violent Fugitive Task Force.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Over 30 citizens attended the Middlesex Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday night, with three addressing the board.
Pamela Johnson said commissioners don’t seem concerned about her issues, as she has addressed the board in the past with no response. Johnson questioned how the mayor, commissioners and town administrator can hold more than one job or serve on more than one board.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A Castalia home caught fire on Friday afternoon, ruining most of the home’s belongings.
Chris Bissette, Nash County Deputy Fire Marshal, said someone driving by the home, near the intersection of Hwy 58 and 56, noticed smoke coming out of the front of the house and called 911. Bissette said the call came in around 1:35 p.m. on Friday, September 7.
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Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent
A plan for new student attendance zones for Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) is complete. The committee working on establishing new lines met Monday to vote on a final plan for elementary, middle, and high school attendance zones. Only 16 committee members of the 32-member board were in attendance.
The committee members in attendance voted unanimously in favor of their second elementary school plan, fifth middle school plan, and second high school plan. This finalizes nine months of work.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
The Town of Castalia has been awarded a $200,000 grant to aid in the construction of Phase I of the town’s proposed park, Castalia Mayor Ellene Leonard announced last Tuesday at the regular monthly business meeting held on September 4. The grant is being awarded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and will require a 50 percent match from the town.
A larceny of copper wire was reported on 9/3/12 at Crooked Swamp and Swift Creek School Road
An impede traffic was reported on 9/3/12 on N. Halifax Road near N. Browntown Road
A larceny of roofing material was reported on 9/4/12 at 5399 Pine Street
A larceny from an outbuilding was reported on 9/4/12 at 3722 W Castalia Road
Bobby Gene DeMuth Jr., 42, passed away on September 8, 2012. He was born June 9, 1970 in Edgecombe County.
