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Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent
This November, voters will select public school board members based on a new map, pending approval by the NC Department of Justice (NCDOJ). Changes to current school board district lines means that many voters will find a different board member representing their interests next school year.
Nash Heath Care, in cooperation with Vidant Health, held a ribbon-cutting and open house celebrating the opening of the Middlesex Powell Clinic. Located off of Highway 231 South, this 5,600-square-foot primary care/urgent care clinic offers diagnostic services including lab tests and basic radiology.
Officials from the Nash Health Care Board of Commissioners and officials representing southern Nash County participated in the event.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville’s Town Council agreed to delay the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) until more funding was available in the town’s budget.
The UDO was brought up at the board’s annual retreat, held in January. Creating a UDO at the staff level was one of several goals and objectives the board had.
With impending changes on the horizon for United Way Tar River Region, a transition committee has been set to lead the organization through the February departure of their executive director, Ginny Mohrbutter. Announced earlier this month, Mohrbutter will leave the organization to join Cummins-Rocky Mount Engine Plant as their Community Engagement Leader, after an-almost six year tenure of leading the organization to new heights, raising close to $7.2 million dollars.
Nash Community College students put their knowledge to the test this week with Black History Month Jeopardy. The Student Government Association sponsored the event with cash prizes and lunch.
During March, the American Red Cross is asking everyone to help people in need by supporting the lifesaving services it provides.
“Please remember those who need our help and support the Red Cross by making a donation, becoming a volunteer, taking a class, or giving blood,” said Lynwood Roberson, regional executive for the American Red Cross in eastern North Carolina.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties held its annual Youth of the Year Ceremony last week recognizing several young men and women for their achievments.
The 2012 award was presented to Destiny Styles, 15, of the Lucy Ann Boddie Brewer Unit in Rocky Mount. She has been a member of the club for six years and is a student at Rocky Mount High School.
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Graphic Photos by Jo Anne Cooper
JUNIOR WINNER – Samaria Becker wins the 2012 Junior Youth of the Year Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties.
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Graphic Photos by Jo Anne Cooper
THANK YOU – Gloria Wiggins-Hicks is honored with the Distinguished Service Award for 2012. She is the board chair for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties. Standing with her is (at left) former Director of Operations Tony Orr, and (at right) new Executive Director Ron Green.
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Graphic Photos by Jo Anne Cooper
DONATION – Kevin Harris of RBC Bank presents a check to Board of Directors Chairperson Gloria Wiggins - Hicks for $10,000 as a donation to the Nash/Edgecombe Boys & Girls Clubs. Kevin also serves on the board of directors of the organization.
Scouts in the East Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America participated in “Scouting for Food” on Saturday, February 11. This is the single largest one-day food drive in the nation.
Historically, Scouts in the East Carolina Council collect over 80,000 pounds of food items to be distributed to agencies in 20 eastern NC counties east of Interstate 95. “Scouting for Food” is part of the national “Good Turn for America.”
Austin Harper and Gabe Cooper place food on the shelves at Faith Christian Ministries.
Samuel Smith looks for the right spot for canned goods.
William Thomas Wright, Jr. received a Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from North Carolina State University during the Fall 2011 semester.
Wright is a 1983 graduate of Northern Nash High School. He graduated at 16 years of age and at that time, was the youngest graduate in the school’s history.
Nash Community College is pleased to announce the following faculty and staff members were recently honored with the 2012 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) award. As a member of NISOD, the College has been honoring faculty, staff and administrators with this award of recognition annually since 1992. Recipients are selected based on their proven commitment to high performance and extraordinary service to Nash Community College, its students, and the community.
Kendrick Alston, mathematics teacher at Baskerville Elementary School, was honored at the annual conference of the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) as the Outstanding Elementary School Mathematics Teacher for Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System. The Department of Public Instruction commended Alston for his excellence in the classroom and applauded him for receiving this noteworthy honor deserving of statewide recognition.
Taylor Lewis was selected as the Youth of the Month for January for Nashville’s Boys and Girls Club. Taylor attends Nash Central Middle School and enjoys participating on the step team. While at the Boys and Girls Club, Taylor is always working hard to be a role model.
Jeffrey Alvin Bone of Sandy Cross and Tracy Garnet Owens of Whitakers announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Joyce Bone of Elm City to Juan Carlos Lemus, the son of Jorge & Blanca Lemus of Falls Church, Va. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Jennette Cantrell of Rocky Mount and the late Alvin L. Bone of Sandy Cross, and the late Joyce Stanley Pope of Rocky Mount.
Morgan Wooten, a student at Nash Central High School has been selected to represent North Carolina as a National Youth Delegate to the 2012 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University.
Morgan joins a select group of only 250 students from all over the country honored with the opportunity for an intensive study of leadership in environmental science and conservation.
Perianesthesia nurses at Nash Health Care were recognized by Rocky Mount Mayor David Combs in honor of Perianesthesia Nursing Week. These nurses help patients undergoing surgery or procedures that require sedation.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Is It BAD to Fix Your Pet Early?
From PetEducation.com: In the United States, most dogs and cats are spayed/neutered between 5 and 8 months of age. To try to control pet overpopulation, many animal shelters have started to spay/neuter all animals before they are adopted.
People across the nation donned their brightest, boldest red outfit nn Friday, February 3. This year the Nash County Health Department joined those ranks.
National Wear Red Day is observed every year as a day for everyone to show their support for women’s heart disease awareness.
The Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated announces officers and public service plans for the 2011-2013 biennium. Established on April 4, 1947, the Rocky Mount Chapter has provided over 60 years of public service and social action to the communities of Nash and Edgecombe Counties in eastern North Carolina.
Army Pvt. Richard A. Kenney has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions.
Wednesday, February 22 from 12 until 4 p.m. at Wesleyan College in the Hartness Wellness Building, N. Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Wednesday, February 22 from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Highway Diner, 910 N Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount
