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By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Hospira will expand its operations in Rocky Mount, bringing with it 200 additional jobs and a $270 million capital investment.
Gov. Bev Perdue announced last week that Hospira would modernize and expand the capabilities of its operations in Nash County. Her announcement followed approval of inducement agreements from the Nash County Board of Commissioners as well as from the Rocky Mount City Council.
The Spring Hope Fire Department hosted the fourth annual Fireman’s Day on Sunday afternoon in downtown Spring Hope. The events included entertainment, vendors and a special competition among area fire departments, including junior members. This is the second year the competition has been held. Pictured above, Chris Chappell participates in the bucket brigade competition.
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Senior citizens who live alone and their family members can rest easier, thanks to a new program by the Nash County Sheriff’s Office.
The program, My Daily Call, is part of Nash County’s CodeRED program, a telephone communication service for emergency notifications.
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Nash County Senior Center treasures its volunteers and last week, recognized two special volunteers for their dedication to helping others.
The senior center held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Social last Wednesday afternoon with the theme, “We Treasure Our Volunteers.”
ROCKY MOUNT –– Carole Lee Davis, 62, of Rocky Mount, died on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro.
ROCKY MOUNT –– Helen Forsythe Douglas, 68, of Rocky Mount, died on Tuesday, August 21, 2012.
Dallas Ray Edwards, 103, died Friday, August 24, 2012 at his residence.
Earl McClees Farmer, 82, of Bailey, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. on Saturday at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church in Bailey. Interment followed in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. The Rev. Reuben Cason officiated.
Colorado Springs, CO - Miss Caylee Cornelia Hall, aged 1, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Evans Army Community Hospital in El Paso, Colorado.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Eddie Morris Johnson, 68, formerly of Hollister, who died on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 were Friday, Aug. 24 at Pine Chapel Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Mary L. Williams, 70, who died on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 were Sunday, Aug. 26 at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Oakland cemetery with Bishop Donnie Graves officiating.
ROCKY MOUNT ––Odessa Harris, 61, of Rocky Mount, died on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
William “Billy” McKinley Daniels, age 84 passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Rocky Mount. He is proceeded in death by his parents Atalee and Mack Daniels, brothers; Harold, Charles, Earl, Harvey “Bo,” Eddie, Robert; sister;, Pauline “Polly,” and nephew Gene.
ROCKY MOUNT –– Willie Maude Akers, 95, died August 18, 2012.
Sheila Lee Ward Johnson, the daughter of the late Joseph Elbert and Della Lee Ward of Nash County, was born on February 2, 1948 and passed away August 24, 2012 at the age of 64.
Ruby Elizabeth “Libby” Babb, age 65, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012. Born in Nash County on November 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John and Sara Puckett.
Charlie Clifton Alford, age 84, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012. Born in Edgecombe County on January 22, 1928, he was the son of the late Charlie Cooper Alford and Bessie Hamlett Alford. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Vivian “Bunny” Alford; brothers, James Edward Alford, Julian Glynn Alford, William Cooper Alford and Roy David Alford; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Alford; brother-in-law, Marcus Wiley Johnson; one great-granddaughter; son-in-law, Timothy Lee Pridgen.
Edward Alton “Eddie” Glasgow, Jr., age 59, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012. He was born in Rocky Mount on March 20, 1953, son of Christine Searcy Glasgow and the late Edward Alton Glasgow.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Dancey Ward, 53, who died on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 will be Thursday, Aug. 30, at 1 p.m. at the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Oakland cemetery with Rev. Dalphine Moody Solomon officiating.
A narcotics violation was reported on 8/20/12 at 302 S. Ash Street
A narcotics violation was reported on 8/20/12 at Ash Street Recreation
A narcotics violation was reported on 8/20/12 at Ash Street Recreation
A narcotics violation was reported on 8/20/12 at Citco Gas Station
ARRESTS
Ashley Millina Brake - 8/20/12 - charged with larceny
Paul Leon Lee - 8/25/12 - charged with larceny and resisting a public officer
Juan Delacruz Alvarez Jr. - 8/26/12 - charged with breaking and entering, failure to appear for driving while license revoked and failure to appear for fictitious registration card/tag
Next week is September, so I figured I better break out the collection of weird news I have collected in my notebook as well as Chuck Shepherd’s clearing house. After all, once the politicians start going full throttle, the bar for weird stuff will get pretty high.
So enjoy:
Where did the summer go?
I bet that’s what a lot of kids, and their parents, are saying right about now.
School started for Nash-Rocky Mount kids this week and for some parents, I’m sure it was bittersweet. I was at Nashville Elementary bright and early Monday morning watching the kids arrive at school with the parents. Some were super excited and some had the first day jitters.
By: Letters to the Editor:
In a letter to the editor submitted to the Rocky Mount Telegram by Bob Ford, Executive Director of the North Carolina Poultry Federation, Mr. Ford includes incorrect statements about the regulatory requirements for dry litter poultry operations in this state. In Mr. Ford’s letter, he states, “Each farm adheres to a strict nutrient management plan that’s written by professional planners and approved by the N.C. Department of Environmental Natural Resources.”
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