Thursday, August 2 from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. at West Mount Volunteer Fire Department, 7955 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount
Friday, August 3 from 12 until 5 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, 1100 N. Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Nashville United Methodist Church held their annual Vacation Bible from July 15-19. This years theme was “SonRise National Park” and the Scripture was Philippians 4:19, “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Each night the children were able to hear a Bible Story and learn why we can trust Jesus to help us with all our needs.
I was not able to attend Sunday school or church on Sunday but I got a CD of the morning service, so I am writing from information received from the CD and bulletin. Our attendance was down to 77 in Sunday school. Maybe we’ll all be back next week including me.
On a beautiful August morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship. In the absence of Pastor Whitehouse, the pulpit was filled by Dr. Wendy Edwards. [She is the Regional Elder Care Director with the NC Baptist Aging Ministry.] She brought an inspiring sermon based on Hebrew 5:11. She said there was apostasy in the early church, just as there is the church and world today.
Charles Malone (at right), Democratic candidate for Congress in the 13th N.C. District, met recently with former Congressman Tim Valentine (center), of Nashville, and Mrs. Valentine (far left) at a fundraiser for gubernatorial candidate Walter Dalton in Wilson. Malone’s grandfather, the late A. E. Winborne, was born near Middlesex.
Wallace Abernathy, member of the Captain Jesse S. Barnes Chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans was the guest speaker at the UDC Bethel Heroes July meeting.
Wallace spoke on two important subjects, the first of which was the Wilson Confederate Hospital. Built originally as the Wilson Female Seminary in 1859, the structure, headed by Dr. S. S. Satchwell, served as one of 21 North Carolina Confederate hospitals during the Civil War.
Paul Shaw was recently awarded a 30-year Chevrom for his service with the Nashville Lions Club and Lions Club International. Pictured (L-R) is Past District Governor and Nashville Lion Jim Boehm with Paul Shaw.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
The small town of Nashville has been hurled into the national spotlight since it was revealed that suspected gunman Wade Michael Page spent six months here during 2011 as a resident at a home in Nash County, just outside the Nashville town limits. On Monday, FBI agents swarmed the property at 2582 Sherrod Road, seeking clues as to why Page would walk into a Sikh temple in Wisconsin on Sunday and reportedly slay six people. Three others were critically wounded in the attack which left the suspected lone gunman dead at the hand of law enforcement officers.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Three Nashville area men who began working with the North Carolina Highway Patrol around the same time in the early 80s are now celebrating retirement together.
Eddie Thomas, Daniel Bass and Randy Lamm all retired from the Highway Patrol within a month of each other.
BEACH PARTY –– Sarah Cook and Jerrica King (L-R) enjoy some sprinkler fun on Monday evening during Nashville Elementary’s “Beach Day.” The event was held as a transition event for the 140 or so students planning to enter kindergarten at Nashville Elementary this school year. Students and their parents were able to get acquainted with their teachers, ride a school bus and just have fun with classmates.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville’s Town Council approved a special use request on Tuesday night to allow a dance studio on Eastern Avenue.
The studio will be located at 2585 Eastern Avenue, across from East Coast Equipment.
Last Wednesday evening, a joint public hearing was held on the request between Nashville Town Council and Planning Board members. No public comments were made.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Captain Keith Stone retired last Wednesday from the North Carolina Highway Patrol and already, he has his eyes set on another law enforcement career; Nash County Sheriff.
Stone, of Red Oak, recently announced that he plans to run for the sheriff seat during the 2014 elections.
Stone said his desire to seek the sheriff seat is one that stems from childhood.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Spring Hope Police are looking for the man who committed a strong-armed robbery on Friday afternoon at the First Citizens Bank.
Spring Hope Police Chief Tim Denton said a woman pulled up to the outside drive through at the First Citizen’s Bank around 2:30 p.m. on Friday to cash a check for a man she was driving for.
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Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent
The Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board unanimously approved the use of $700,000 to renovate the old high school building in Rocky Mount into a middle school for 2013-14.
Dr. Anthony Jackson, NRMS superintendent, told the board at their meeting Monday night that earlier that day the Nash County Commissioners had approved the use of $519,000 in education lottery proceeds for use in the renovation process.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Chickens are now allowed within the city limits of Spring Hope.
After months of working on an ordinance amendment and listening to opinions of citizens, commissioners approved an ordinance amendment on Monday night that allows chickens, with certain restrictions, in residential zones.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Rocky Mount Gynecology and Women’s Health is now a part of the Nash Health Care network.
Nash Health Care Systems recently announced it had acquired the women’s health practice and while it will own the practice, Vidant Medical Group will manage its operations.
Last year, the Nash Health Care Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding that prepared the system for a relationship with Vidant Medical Group, formerly Universal Health Care Systems, to provide management and employment services for area physician practices.
By:
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Mediation talks between Nash County and the City of Wilson regarding the Sanderson Farms issue are expected to resume in August, but even if the issue is settled between the two governmental bodies, local landowners plan to continue the fight.
By:
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent
Ann P. Edge will serve in her late husband Joe Edge’s seat on the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board.
The NRMS board interviewed her and two other candidates for the position Monday night before unanimously selecting Edge to complete her husband’s term, representing the citizens of NRMS School Board District 11. The seat is up for election this fall.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A local art teacher has been nominated to received the 2012 NC Art Education Association Elementary Art Educator of the Year Award.
Wendy Ferguson-Whitehead was nominated by Dr. Alice Arnold, a professor at East Carolina University and a fellow member of the NC Art Education Association.
Tina Webb (at right), of Webby’s Shaved Ice, makes a blue snoball for Kyan Romney (at left) at the Boys and Girls Club Friday. Every Friday, Webby’s Shaved Ice visits the club so members can receive snoball treats. Tina is the mother of Andrew Webb, who owns the shaved ice company.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Over 30 years ago, Aaron Denton wrote a book that was inspired by his father. The book sat on a shelf collecting dust until recently, when family members encouraged him to publish it.
The book, called Snowbirds, was officially released in mid-June. Denton said since he published the book, he has sold over 150 copies and given away around 75 to family and friends.
A missing person was reported on 7/23/2012 at 3513 S. Old Carriage Road
A larceny from an outbuilding was reported on 7/23/2012 at 996 Bloomery Road
A larceny from a residence was reported on 7/23/2012 at 2149 Chestnut Way
A larceny of a central unit was reported on 7/23/2012 at 4700 Red Oak Battleboro Road
ARRESTS
Randy Robb Woody - 7/23/2012 - charged with larceny and trespassing
Alejandro C. Rodriguez - 7/25/2012 - charged with worthless check
Eric Demetrius Cooper - 7/27/2012 - charged with breaking and entering and second degree trespassing
In last week’s edition of The Nashville Graphic, an article on Youth Day stated the event was sponsored by the Brooklyn Community Watch. The Brooklyn Community Watch is actually a co-sponsor of the event, along with others in the community, including local churches. The article should have stated the event was sponsored by the Brooklyn Community Watch and Special Committee.
NASHVILLE - Frances Boone Floyd, 84, passed away Friday July 27, 2012. She was born November 6, 1927 in Nash County to the late William and Fannie Boone. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
