The Friends of the Harold D. Cooley Library held a drawing in March for a Kindle Fire. Pictured is Vernon Whitaker who was the winner of the March drawing.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Nash-Rocky Mount School System is urging all parents to register their rising kindergartener next week to help the school system assign the proper number of staff to classrooms during the next school year.
Pre-registration events are being held at various schools throughout the county next week to encourage parents to take advantage of early registration.
The Nashville Fire Department hopes to start offering free CPR/Operation Heartbeat courses every quarter to citizens.
The first class will be held on Tuesday, April 17 from 6 until 8 p.m. in the Town of Nashville Town Council Chambers at Cooley Library.
The Maria V. Howard Arts Center invites you to reserve a space at the inaugural Art Garden Visual Art and Flower Fair on May 5, 2012 at the Imperial Centre for Arts and Sciences. Art Garden is a celebration of two areas – visual arts and gardening. Art Garden is designed for artists and flower enthusiasts from our community creating original work, executed by their own hand, and of high quality to share their talents with their community.
Rose Davis, a housecleaner from Nashville, bought an Extreme Green ticket on Wednesday and won $500. As she was claiming her prize, she decided to buy three more tickets, the third of which won her the game’s $200,000 top prize.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Last week a beloved pet died because the family was too busy. They had found the dog as a baby and raised her. They loved her. They had scheduled her several times to have her fixed, but something always came up. So, surprise! She had an “accidental” pregnancy. She died giving birth. Now her 5 babies have to be bottle fed.
The DAR Micajah Pettaway Chapter met Thursday, March 15, 2012, 10:30 a. m. in Braswell Memorial Library’s Wiley Room.
After Regent Dottie Barrett welcomed everyone, with Chaplain Pris Sykes, she led the DAR Ritual, U. S. flag pledge, American’s Creed, the NC flag salute, and the Preamble to the Constitution.
Assistant Fire Marshal Scott Rogers, of Nash County Emergency Services, Fire/Emergency Management Division, has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of “Fire Marshal” (FM).
Relay Prom Night: 2012 Relay for Life Prom Night will be held on April 7, 2012 from 7 p.m. until 12 midnight at the Rocky Mount Moose Lodge. Music will be provided by DJ Mark Speed. The cost is $30 per couple or $15 per person. For tickets or more information, contact Barbara Gill at 801-0690.
The excitement at Peachtree on Sunday morning was the news of the arrival of Pastor Eugene and Marta’s grandson- Dylan James Suggs. He was born at 2:09 AM on Sunday morning in Columbia, South Carolina. He weighed 6 lbs and 11 oz. He was born on his great-grandmother’s, Rosida Vngegas, birthday. His parents are Christina and Matt Suggs and he has a big sister, Kara. Best wishes to all.
LuAnn Coleman of Bradner, Ohio and Joya Jones of Centerpoint, Indiana spent past week with their parents and aunt and uncle, respectively, Roger and Eileen Shanks. They traveled to the Outer Banks last Monday.
Andy and Amy Jo Smelser and their 4 children from LaFollette, Indiana were overnight guests Tuesday at the home of Amy’s grandparents, Roger and Eileen Shanks.
Nash County producers interested in DCP should visit the USDA Service Center where their farm is administered and sign up. Enrollments cannot be accepted after the deadline. Enrolling early means avoiding a missed deadline during this busy season.”
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- Nash Central used an amazing 20-run frame to get past rival Edwards Middle School last Wednesday in fast-pitch softball action at Lady Trojan Field.
Central, coached by Matt Lancaster, is enjoying yet another fine campaign. Not only have the Lady Trojans been productive in recent seasons, they have also sent plenty of talented performers on to the successful team at Nash Central High School.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- Rarely does a middle school baseball program have the luxury of hiring a coach the caliber of Tony Guzzo.
But Nash Central has been able to enjoy Guzzo’s presence in recent campaigns. And when Guzzo speaks, players listen -- and learn.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK -- Louisburg’s upstart program met an established Northern Nash contingent, and the result was predictable during girls, non-conference soccer action last Thursday.
The host Lady Knights delivered four goals in the first 15 minutes and went on to defeat Louisburg by a 9-1 margin at the NNHS Soccer Complex.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Associated Press All-State honors don’t come around every day for Nash County’s athletes, least of all, females.
After all, a female from the county hadn’t been so honored since former Northern Nash center Carisse Moody was selected in girls basketball in 1998 after she led the Lady Knights to the NCHSAA 4-A State Championship.
ROCKY MOUNT -- With a 9-0 sweep of Ferrum last Saturday followed by an 8-1 victory over Greensboro on Sunday, the men’s tennis team of North Carolina Wesleyan College continued its recent dominance of USA South opponents, moving to 12-2 overall and 5-0 in league play.
GREENSBORO -- Host Greensboro College scored two runs in the bottom of the 12th inning to earn a 5-4 baseball victory over North Carolina Wesleyan College on Sunday afternoon.
Sophomore Brandon Roberts received a no-decision after allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out five over seven complete frames.
TARBORO -- Eight teams will participate in one of the area’s longest-standing events next week -- the Tarboro High School East Baseball Classic.
The tournament will be held April 11-13 at historic Tarboro Municipal Stadium.
This will be the 19th edition of the annual tourney.
Northern Nash’s Alexus Hill (left) scored five goals last Thursday while helping the Lady Knights earn a non-conference, girls soccer decision against Louisburg High School.
Nash Central Middle School’s Zack Pope delivers an offering toward home plate during last Wednesday’s home baseball contest against Edwards MS.
A Nash Central Middle School baserunner (right) is forced at second base during last Wednesday afternoon’s game against Edwards MS.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Superintendent of Nash-Rocky Mount Schools is addressing what he said is misinformation in the community regarding an incident at Southern Nash High School that occurred on March 20 at the school.
A 15-year-old student at the school has been charged with attempted first degree murder after walking up behind a fellow student, 16-year-old Jasmine Barnes, in between classes and cutting her throat with a scalpel.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Town of Nashville will soon have to start looking for a new police chief, as Chief Bill Creech has announced his retirement.
Town Manager Preston Mitchell informed council members of Creech’s plans at the regular board meeting on Tuesday night.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Spring Hope Elementary School will do whatever it takes to raise money in the fight against cancer, just ask G.W. Pierce, who on Friday night was crowned the 2012 Womanless Pageant Queen.
Pierce, who was known as “Eva-Ka-Diva” in the pageant, was one of 13 participants in the annual pageant, which is Spring Hope Elementary School’s largest fundraiser for the Nash County Relay For Life.
