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By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Fred Williams believes in keeping a positive attitude and he shares that attitude wherever he goes.
Williams’ attitude, and his commitment to staying active, led him to be named one of 20 Champions in Motion nationwide. The recognition is by Fresenius Medical Care North America.
Williams has been on dialysis for over a year due to kidney failure. Three times a week, every week, he goes to Fresenius Medical Care in Spring Hope for dialysis treatment.
Albert “Al” Fraser Watson, 81, passed away Saturday July 14, 2012. He was born February 28, 1931 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Al was the son of the late Albert Fraser Watson and Ann Kwast Bergen, both of Massachusetts.
Howard Kent Hoggard, 57, passed away Thursday July 12, 2012. He was born February 23, 1955 in Richmond County to the late Barry and Marie Hoggard.
Coleen “Pat” Myers, 83, passed away Tuesday July 10, 2012. She was born July 2, 1929. Pat is the daughter of the late David Clinton and Nancy Eva Brown Cook. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Frank Ebert Myers, Sr. and three brothers.
ROCKY MOUNT - Ralph Watson Wallace, 92, died on July 14, 2012. He was born in Raleigh on August 27, 1919 to John William Wallace and Jannie Cherry. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Rowland Wallace and siblings, Lewis, William and Julia.
ROCKY MOUNT - Shelley Commodore Settlemyre, Jr., age 77, passed away on July 13, 2012 in Rocky Mount. He was born December 19, 1934 in Catawba County.
Daisy Britton James, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012. Born in Salters, SC on February 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William H. Britton and Letha B. Britton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Neil James; brother, Bill Britton; and sisters, Margaret Buckner and Mildred Barrett.
ROCKY MOUNT ––Sarah Beatrice Powell, 76, of Rocky Mount, died on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
ROCKY MOUNT –– Annie Pearl Whitehead Brooks, 78, of Rocky Mount, died on Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
ROCKY MOUNT - Virginia “Gin” Everette Ellerbe, 81, died July 1, 2012.
A missing person was reported on 7/10/12 at 8175 West Mount Drive
An attempted armed robbery was reported on 7/10/12 at 10696 East NC 97
Counterfeit Money was reported on 7/10/12 at NCJ
An assault on a female was reported on 7/10/12 at 4911 Duke Road
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County Commissioners tweaked its public comment policy during the regular meeting last Monday.
Initially, revisions included moving the public comment portion of the meetings to the end of the meeting. However, County Manager Bob Murphy said that revision was suggested when commissioners were considering meeting in the evenings.
ARRESTS
Jowan Montrell Edwards - 7/9/12 - charged with all other offenses, burglary - forcible entry - and drug violations
Charles Ray Williams - 7/13/12 - charged with assault on a female
A Rocky Mount man pled guilty to federal firearms charges last week in federal court.
Samuel Lee Cooper, 36, pled guilty on July 11 to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c), and possessing a machinegun, in violation of Title 18, Untied States Code, Sections 922(o) and 924(a)(2). United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle presided over the hearing.
I walked into the classroom, about 10 minutes early, and saw all of my new classmates sitting around a table so long, it could accommodate 18 people and an instructor. There were just two seats left: one right next to the professor, and one butted up right next to it.
I made my way to the end, and pulled out the seat next to a young guy in his late twenties. He looked up at me, and I had misgivings about sitting so close to a stranger. I did feel an explanation was in order.
If you have kids, you live in Nashville and you’ll be around this Saturday, you should make plans to attend Nashville’s Athletic Youth Day.
The event is in its seventh year and was initially started by Lena Sessoms and the Brooklyn Community Watch organization because there was a need for something for youth to do during the summer months.
I found a $100 bill taped to the bottom of my plate while visiting the Nashville Exchange last week!
Well actually –– I only found a penny –– and I really found it on the floor in my office at The Graphic. This is an example of how far stretched and untrue a recent rumor has circulated around town about The Nashville Exchange.
CALENDAR SALE –– Ernie Wooten (right) of Nashville Drug Co. purchases a birthday caledar from Nashville Business and Professional Women’s Club members Betty Jean Sullivan (left) and Dot Morris. This photo was originally published in The Graphic July 31, 1975.
By: Letters to the Editor:
The debate within North Carolina about fracking has caused me to wonder, “Are we really using the earth as God intended? Are we using the earth to the best benefit of mankind?”
It is my belief that God created this earth for mankind’s use. He placed man upon this earth at the top of the chain of all creatures.
Nash Community College recently honored two long-time employees for their retirement.
Lynette Finch, of Rocky Mount, retired from Nash Community College on March 31, 2012 with 42 years of service. During her tenure, she held positions as Librarian, Director of Learning Resources, Associate Dean of Learning Resources and most recently, Dean of Learning Resources.
Nash County provided a “mini Citizen’s Academy” for around 25 youth on Tuesday, June 26. The youth were attending a weeklong Leadership Camp offered by the City of Rocky Mount but taught by Nash and Edgecombe County 4-H. As part of the mini citizen’s academy, youth learned about county government and visited several Nash County departments, including finance, human resources and public utilities.
The Town of Nashville Parks and Recreation Department’s Sally Jones recently brought her horse Dozer to share in Harold D. Cooley’s Story Time. Pictured rubbing Dozer is Cooley Library Storyteller Sharon Maxwell, who told stories and led children in various activities after their visit with Dozer.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System’s CTE Department recently hosted roundtable discussions with area business and economic development leaders at the Carolinas Gateway Technology Center.
Pamela Lewis, Career Technical Education (CTE) Director, explained to those in attendance the wide variety of curriculum offered to students to prepare them to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy.
The Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club recently celebrated the charter of the new Builders Club at Red Oak Middle School. Pictured (L-R) is: Edwards Middle School Principal Chris Sivills, Red Oak Advisor Allison Williams with South Nash Middle Assistant Principal Denise Warner and Mary Jo Karner, who is the advisor for the recently chartered Valentine Community Builders Club at Nash Central Middle School.
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