The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School English Language Learners Parent Advisory Committee (ELL PAC) in collaboration with the ESL and Migrant Education Programs recently hosted a Family Informational Event at Spring Hope Elementary School. Several local and state agencies and organizations shared information with the parents and families.
Three nurses at Nash Health Care were recently honored for their outstanding dedication to excellent patient care as a part of the hospital’s annual Nurses Week celebrations. Pictured (Above): Janice Alford (left), a nurse who works in the Women’s Center of Nash Health Care, was honored with the Nash Health Care Nurse of the Year Award recently. Congratulating Alford are Chief Nursing Officer for Nash Health Care, Leslie Hall (center) and President and CEO Larry Chewning (right).
Sarah Roark (center), a nurse manager who works in the Dialysis Unit of Nash Health Care, was honored with the Nash Health Care Nurse Manager of the Year Award recently. Congratulating her are Chief Nursing Officer for Nash Health Care, Leslie Hall (left) and President and CEO Larry Chewning (right).
Nash Health Care and Allison Manning-Williams, the manager of the hospital’s Emergency Care Center, were recently honored with the Patriot Award from the U.S. Department of Defense.
The Patriot Award is given to an employer that demonstrates support for service in the National Guard and Reserve and goes the extra mile to support employees who are members of the Reserves during mobilizations.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- It was simply a numbers game when Birchwood hosted Westridge last Thursday in a Nash-Halifax Swim League showdown.
Using its overall depth and talent, Westridge defeated Birchwood for the second consecutive week -- this time by a 495-216 margin at the BCC Pool.
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
CARY -- Rocky Mount Coleman-Pitt Post 58 starter Khalil Macklin got a surprise invitation last week.
The rising Nash Central High School junior was asked to be among the top prep baseball talent in the nation and play in USA Baseball’s Tournament of Stars competition held at its complex in suburban Cary.
The event ran from Wednesday through Sunday.
ROCKY MOUNT -- With several competitors absent due to vacation or other activities, Nash Rec’s Swim Team was unable to offer a repeat performance against Roanoke Valley and host Benvenue Country Club.
Last week, Nash Rec had defeated both clubs in convincing fashion, but the rematch would go to Roanoke Valley, which edged Nash Rec 371-356 in Nash-Halifax Swim League action.
STANHOPE -- Southern Nash’s 2012 high school volleyball schedule will begin April 14 with a home matchup against the Southern Wayne Lady Saints.
SN, coached by Shannel Brathwaite, will have its first Big East Conference event on Sept. 4 at Wilson Fike.
The Ladybirds’ complete ledger is as follows, with home events listed in CAPS:
ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats came rolling into their series with the Frederick Keys on a four-game winning streak, but Tyler Wilson threw a wrench into the machine.
Wilson (3-3) tossed a seven-inning three hitter in a 5-0 defeat of the Mudcats on Sunday in Class A Carolina League baseball action at Five County Stadium.
Birchwood’s Gavin Clark lets the world know that he is ready for his event as part of last Thursday’s home swim meet against Westridge. Pictured at right is BCC’s Kaila Billups. Birchwood will host Nash Rec this Thursday at 5 p.m. in Nashville.
BIG NIGHT IN THE POOL. Competitors from last Thursday’s swim meet between Birchwood and Westridge included (above) Westridge’s Allison Raper helping a teammate.
BIG NIGHT IN THE POOL. Competitors from last Thursday’s swim meet between Birchwood and Westridge included Molly Ess, Skyler Costa and Chandler Gazaway.
RALEIGH -- Here is the Carolina Hurricanes’ schedule for the 2012-13 National Hockey League season, with home games listed in CAPS:
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Southern Nash Middle School enjoyed a banner softball season this spring -- and the best may be yet to come.
The Lady Cobras roared through the Tri-County Conference with a perfect 13-0 record that was good enough for the league title.
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
EDENTON -- Rocky Mount Coleman-Pitt Post 58’s baseball team has been a streaking bunch this summer.
It opened the season with a six-game winning streak, then cooled off by dropping four in a row.
Now Post 58 is riding on a seven-game victory wagon -- thanks in great part to a doubleheader sweep of Edenton Post 40 over the weekend.
RALEIGH -- The National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes have announced the team’s mini-season ticket plans for the 2012-13 season.
Mini-season ticket plan-holders can opt for a 26-game plan, or choose between three different 12-game plans.
ELM CITY -- Even with the threat of rain in the area, fans, drivers, crew and staff rolled into County Line Raceway last Saturday with all intentions of seeing some great racing.
With all 5 regular classes on tap and double points up for grabs, it was sure to be an entertaining card.
(L to R) Creedmoor’s Randy Groves and Justice Community’s Chuck Murray took first place at the Greenville Marine Tournament, which was held last weekend on Kerr Lake. A total of 101 boats participated, but Groves and Murray took home the $7,710 first-place prize.
On Fathers’ Day Peachtree folks gathered for worship. All fathers present were recognized and received gifts distributed by the children. Special recognition was given to the youngest father- Josh Griffin; the oldest father- Bill Nelsen; the father of the most children- Aubrey Farmer. Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon title “The Immeasurable Mercy of God.”
The James Waverly Moore family of Red Oak held their annual family reunion on June 3, 2012. There were four generations of family members present. A delicious meal of favorite dishes were enjoyed by 44 members. The ladies exchanged recipes and everyone enjoyed catching up on the family news. Mollie M. Deans brought a picture album which she has cared for and added to for many years.
We had 77 in attendance today. Somebody was gone somewhere. Maybe to visit Dad since today is Father’s Day. Darrell Matthews read a poem, a tribute to fathers. Zach Tyner read the Bible verse for today.
Our choir sang “The Family of God” for the call to worship. Pastor Bogle welcomed everyone to worship service.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A 12-year-old boy continues to recover at Vidant Medical Center after a wakeboarding accident recently.
Caleb Whitford was at Lake Gaston with his family wakeboarding Saturday, June 9 when he took a rough fall, hitting his head. After complaining of having stomach and head pains, he was taken to Halifax Hospital and then transferred to Vidant Medical Center.
By:
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
The Nash-Rocky Mount School Reassignment Committee met on Tuesday, June 12 in order to review a revised high school reassignment plan that will impact fewer students than the previous plan. The new tentative maps were drawn by the Operations Research and Education Laboratory (OREd), who has been hired by the school system to help with statistical analysis of the population and the balance measures prioritized by the school board.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
In July, the Oak Level Community Against Forced Annexation (OLCAFA) will replace its signs that express their discontent over the annexation attempts of Rocky Mount with new ones that celebrate their victory.
The new signs will simply say “Welcome to Oak Level Community” and will thank those responsible for helping win the fight.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Leapfrog Group has given Nash General Hospital a “C” rating as part of a report rating hospitals nationwide.
The Hospital Safety Scores were released on Wednesday, June 6, grading over 2,500 hospitals in the United States.
