Russell Anderson Braswell, 86, of Rocky Mount died on Sunday, May 13, 2012.
Pat and Charles “Tom” Coggin celebrated 58 years of marriage on May 8, 2012. Their children are Patty and husband Fred Scharfschwerdt of Nashville; Yvonne Marie Coggin (deceased); Barbara and husband Steve Forys of East Moriches, Long Island, NY; Thomas and wife Elizabeth Coggin of East Moriches, Long Island, NY. They have ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
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Graphic photos by Amanda Clark & Jo Anne Cooper
Beverly June Vick is crowned the festival’s 2012 Mother of the Year.
American Legion Post 110 rides in the parade.
Cannon Puckett of Nashville rides the Super Shot.
It struck me after my five-year-old kicked a shot towards the net, watched it go in, fell down, rolled over, looked for me and then flashed me a big grin and a thumbs up.
That moment was priceless, for Lowell and me.
We had talked before his game Saturday that since the next day was Mother’s Day, he should score a goal for his Mommy.
This weekend was a special one for me and my family. It was our first Blooming Festival with our little man and it was also my first Mother’s Day as a mom.
I think we all enjoyed both.
Having a kid makes the Blooming Festival much more fun.
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Letters to the Editor:
As Chairman of the Nash Community College Board of Trustees, I along with each Board member wish to thank the citizens of Nash County for their support of the bond referendum. The voters had a choice and chose to support the College by voting “yes”.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
DOWNTOWN STORE – We found this photo in the Graphic’s 1962 archives. Let us know if you recognize the store. Call 459-7101.
United States Senator Kay Hagan recently visited the Nash County Senior Center in Nashville during a “Conversations with Kay” event. Hagan and staff members met with concerned residents about a variety of topic during her time there. Pictured above, Hagan (far right) is shown around the Senior Center by Stacie Shatzer, Aging Services Director, while accompanied by Sergeant Scott Pair, of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office.
Nashville Elementary students were treated to a special BMX stunt show on Thursday, May 10 at the school. Keith King and Austin Hardee, of King BMX Stunt Shows, performed a 30-minute show for students, showcasing their many tricks on bikes while at the same time emphasizing bicycle safety. The program was made possible thanks to Office Phillip Spivey and the Nashville Police Department. After the show, 30 bicycle helmets and two bicycles were given away. Pictured above, Austin Hardee jumps over four students as part of his stunt show.
Wednesday, May 16 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Rocky Mount Academy, 1313 Avondale Avenue, Rocky Mount
Wednesday, May 16 from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at PNC Bank, 1417 Centura Highway, Rocky Mount
Thursday, May 17 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
A former Rocky Mount resident has penned a humorous collection of family stories, but with a serious message.
Rudy Hoggard recently released the book, “Kissing from a Distance and Rusty Volkswagens.”
The book stems from the loss of Hoggard’s 27-year-old son Eben, who died in a car/motorcycle accident.
The Friends of Harold D. Cooley Library recently honored Sarah Hinton with a permanent marker for her years of dedicated service to the Library. Mrs. Hinton served as the president of the Friends for over ten years.
Southern Nash High School AFJROTC had an unexpected surprise on May 1 when a package from the US House of Representatives arrived with a copy of the Congressional Record for April 25, 2012. The Honorable Renee Ellmers stood before the House of Representatives and recognized the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit at Southern Nash High School.
The 1960 graduating class of Nashville High School recently held a reunion to celebrate their 52nd anniversary. The event was hosted by Pam and Mike Evans in their home on April 20.
The Rocky Mount Academy Odyssey of the Mind team put in a first place performance at the Coastal Region’s recent competition. The RMA team, which has worked for months to prepare for this competition, included third grader Clara Lord and fifth graders Caroline Gay, Mac Lord, Charlie Miller, and Ann Sumner Thorp. Some of the members of this young team have been participating in OotM for three years, each time, inching closer and closer to a first place spot that would afford them the chance to go to state competition.
Dr. Geneva Boone Chavis, a 1951 graduate of Shaw University, represented her Alma Mater at the 66th UNCF National Alumni Council in Orlando, Florida at Disney World.
The UNCF, with it 38 member colleges and universities and 60,000 students, is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization.
The Red Oak Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team recently competed in the State Competition held at Wingate University in Charlotte. The team secured a great fifth place showing. Pictured, seated (L-R) is: Sophia Rekeibe and Cary Hoarty; Standing, (L-R) is: Grace Viverette, Gretchen Blankenship, Amy-Beth Hoarty, Dawson Wright and Bryant Benitez.
Curtis E. Nash has a variety of complicated health problems---stroke symptoms, seizures, concussions, all of which can be generated by merely pressing a few buttons. Nash is a Meti-Man Emergency Care Simulator (ECS), a sophisticated, high-tech manikin which can simulate a variety of emergency scenarios with realistic symptoms.
A Nash County resident is one of 45 selected as a Park Scholar for fall 2012.
Lee Jared McAvoy, of Rocky Mount was selected to receive the prestigious award, valued at about $86,000 for North Carolina residents and $141,000 for out-of-state students.
McAvoy is the son of Greig and Shirley McAvoy.
Reverend Vernon Potter, pastor of Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church, leads prayer at a National Day of Prayer service, which was held on May 3 in Nashville on the Nash County Courthouse steps. Area pastors came together to put on the service, which is held every year.
Nash County 4-H Judging Team members competed at the Wilson County Livestock Judging contest on March 28 in Wilson.
Yellow buses filled the parking lot of Nash Central High School during the annual Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Bus Drivers Road-E-O on May 2. Drivers from across the district demonstrated amazing levels of skill in driving safety and accuracy.
Courtenay Wells competed in the Garner area on April 29, 2012. She won the title of Rockin’ Beauties Teen Miss Garner as well as best dressed, and photogenic.
Sarah Wells competed in the Garner area on April 29, 2012. She won the title of Rockin’ Beauties Miss Garner.
