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By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Town of Nashville hopes to have an Interim Chief of Police in place on July 1 when longtime Chief Bill Creech retires.
Creech announced his plans to retire earlier this month. He has been with the Town of Nashville’s Police Department for 32 years, eight of them as the town’s police chief.
By: Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
After 18 months of legal wrangling and millions of dollars spent in waging paper warfare, Nash County, Sanderson Farms, and the City of Wilson, as well as other assorted plaintiffs, have agreed to sit down to discuss the issue of the proposed Sanderson Farms with the help of a professional mediator. The talks began last week and were held at the Wilson Operations Center.
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Heath Hinson waited over 60 years for the medals he earned while serving 20 months in the United States Army. Hinson’s patience recently paid off, as Congresswoman Renee Ellmers presented him with the medals.
Hinson joined the Army right after turning 18.
“I was inducted March 15, 1945,” Hinson said.
ROCKY MOUNT - Rita Mae Pittman, 57, passed away April 16, 2012. Funeral services were Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Open Door Ministries of Faith Deliverance Center with the Rev. Oliver Pittman officiating. Burial was at Red Hill Cemetery.
SPRING HOPE - Mattie Ruth Driver, 92, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012.
ROCKY MOUNT - Malachi Anthony Lloyd, 14 months, died April 15, 2012. Funeral services were Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Greater Joy Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. Bishop Shelton Daniels officiated. Burial was at Gardens of Gethsemane.
NASHVILLE - Roger Lee Phillips, 74, passed away Tuesday April 17, 2012. He was born July 20, 1937 in Greene County. Roger was the son of the late Roger V. and Leona Manning Phillips. Roger was preceded in death by his sister Lois Boyette.
Norma Melton Calhoun, age 85, passed away on April 18, 2012. She was born November 21, 1926 in Nash County to the late Patty and D. Leon Melton. She is preceded in death by her husband, L.G. “Tony” Calhoun.
James Robert Watson, age 67, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Born in Nash County on June 06, 1944, he was the son of the late John Robert Watson and Estelle Daughtridge Watson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Jessup Watson and brother, Thomas Arnold Watson.
Charles Ray Ellis of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday April 19, 2012. His was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Rogers Ellis of 45 years, parents William and Maggie Ellis and siblings James “Buddy” Ellis, Francis Stewart, and Ruby Ballance.
Clarence William Clay, 77, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012. He was born on August 29, 1934 in Dameron WV. He was the son of the late Andrew Marvin Clay and Frances Marie Workman Clay. Clarence was preceded in death by his infant son, Richard Lee Clay; son, Timothy Wayne Clay; brothers, James Connie Clay and J. Edgar Clay; sister, Lillian Toney; and brother-in-law, Jackie Randall Riffe.
Leah Lee Wimberley, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012. Born in Nash County on August 06, 1937, she is the daughter of the late William Frederick Lee and Minnie Leah Pittman Lee. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 34 years, Robert Diggs Wimberley, Jr.
Nick Tarbuk, Jr., age 87, passed away on April 20, 2012
Jane Laurie Mears, 84, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012. She was born on January 28, 1928 to Helen and John Laurie in Mountainville, New York. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert Lee “Bobby” Mears; her parents; and her brother, Jack Laurie.
John Patrick Braswell, age 39, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012. Born in Hagerstown MD on June 02, 1972, he was the son of Hershal and Carole Braswell.
The Momeyer Ruritan Club was recently recognized as the only club in the Rocky Mount-Durham District to earn a Blue Ribbon Award.
Blue Ribbon Awards are given to clubs who meet several criteria, including those who receive 90 percent or better attendance during the year, at least one project completed in each of the five Community Service Committees and clubs must be at charter strength.
The Harold D. Cooley Library will host a book signing for local author Tillie Bell on Thursday, April 26 at 5 p.m.
Bell’s book, “Prayer Patterns, A Collection,” is a collection of manuscripts written for Woman’s Missionary Union meetings at Rock Creek Baptist Church in Nashville from August 2000 through June 2011.
It is that time again.
In an election year, we get all kinds of promises and distortions and much hand wringing about the ways government just can’t cut spending any more. It seems we’re lean and mean if you listen to the politicians — excepting the recent Secret Service and GSA scandals aside.
It’s that time again, time to take a stand in the fight against cancer. It’s Relay time!
Nash County’s Relay for Life will kick off on Friday night with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. If you’ve never been to Relay for Life, you’re missing out.
Although there are some somber moments during Relay events, remembering those who lost the fight against cancer, there are plenty of happy ones too.
By: Letters to the Editor:
About three years ago I had the privilege of becoming involved in an awesome endeavor. It was an endeavor to preserve some of the stories of the people, places, and events of Nash County. There were many people involved as they wrote articles, helped to edit and proof the articles, market the book, and give much needed encouragement, advice, and support.
By: Letters to the Editor:
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Nash Community College. At its inception in 1967, the College served less than 2,000 students. Over the years the institution has evolved to meet the educational requirements of our community. Today, the College serves over 13,000 students each year through 84 educational programs and occupational courses.
By: Letters to the Editor:
A recent editorial from the Winston-Salem Journal, reprinted in an area paper headlined, “Quit the Bickering and Fund Public Education.” While giving this advice to the NC Legislature, is it possible that the writer at the Journal, and those that think like him, are missing the point completely?
By: A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
Mary Lewis Beal and Jackie Hinton were caught on camera while enjoying the arrival of warmer temperatures in the spring of 1962.
The American Legion Post 110 of Nashville swore in its new officers for the 2012-2013 year on Monday, April 16, 2012.
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