The Nash County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council has studied the risk factors and the needs of youth in the county and hereby published the request for proposal. The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council received funds from the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the state fiscal year 2011-2012.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Be a Good DOG Pet Parent!
Do you love your pet? Then help protect them from getting sick or dying from something that can be prevented! Keeping your pet healthy, having them live a normal life, is not inexpensive, but well worth it. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You can save money at clinics (such as rabies) or there are vaccines/medicines you can get from places like Tractor Supply or online.
The DeLeon Carter Foundation recently made a grant to My Sisters’ House in the amount of $5,900. The funds will be used for home and playground upgrades. Pictured presenting the check is the Foundation Trustee Vince Durham, Foundation Board Members Nancy Liipfert and George Whitaker, My Sisters’ House Executive Director Meredith Holland, Foundation Vice Chairman Mayo Boddie and Foundation Chairman Gus Tulloss.
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day, NCC students and staff volunteered recently at United Community Ministries’ soup kitchen in Rocky Mount. Volunteers helped prepare and serve meals and sort non-perishable items in the kitchen’s storage area.
The following Southern Nash High School students made the A Honor Roll (All grades are 93 and above).
The following Southern Nash High School students made the Principals’s List (Grades are A’s and B’s, but average to an A).
Best wishes to my grandmother, Madgie Macklin, who will celebrate her 92nd birthday on Feb. 5. Happy Birthday, Grandma!
“Hop, Hop, Hurray!” Camp Kick-off event was held at the Red Oak Community Building on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
On Saturday night a goodly number of Peachtree folks gathered for a chili supper. Several ladies brought their special recipe. There were also delicious desserts. The group enjoyed playing board games but the most popular was a modernized version of “Dominos”. It was a fun evening.
Attention! This Friday night from 5-8 we hope to see you at our monthly fish fry at the Beulah Church of Christ Annex on Reges Rd. We thank you for all your support in the past and always look forward to seeing you each month. We enjoy the fellowship we have with you. May God bless each of you is our prayer. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Friday night.
Tuesday, February 7 from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Rocky Mount Engine Plant, second floor conference room, 9377 US Highway 301, Whitakers
Wednesday, February 8 from 12:30 until 5 p.m. at Draka Elevator Products, 2151 North Church Street, Rocky Mount
The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Micajah Pettaway Chapter met Thursday, January 19, 2012 in the Wiley Room in Braswell Memorial Library. With Alice Wynne Gatsis, acting Chaplain assisting, Regent Dottie Barrett led the DAR Ritual, flag pledge, American’s Creed and the NC flag salute.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central wasn’t about to let this opportunity slip away.
Needing one final victory -- and the most important one of all -- the Lady Bulldogs wrapped up their amazing undefeated team swimming season by claiming the Big East Conference Championships last Wednesday at the Harrison Family YMCA.
Southern Nash’s Amanda Faircloth competes in a medley event during last Wednesday’s Big East Conference Swim Finals.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- After one round of the Big East Conference Wrestling Duals, the league standings were a muddled mess, with Rocky Mount, Northern Nash and Southern Nash tied for first place.
Things are much clearer now.
Last Saturday’s last Big East Duals of the season was destined to break a three-way tie -- and determine the league champion.
NASHVILLE -- The Nashville Recreation Department will hold signups for its spring sports leagues from Feb. 6-10 at Town Hall.
Registration will be available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Cost is $15 for residents or $30 for non-residents.
League offerings are as follows:
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department Youth Basketball League:
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount’s boys basketball team is beginning separate itself from the rest of the squads in the Big East Conference.
The Gryphons picked up a two-game lead in the league standings last Friday at home when they defeated Nash Central 75-62 in a contest that was not as close as the score.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount Academy’s boys and girls swim teams continue to excel during the 2011-12 season.
The Eagles and Lady Eagles recent participated in multi-squad events in Goldsboro and Cary.
RMA’s girls took third in Goldsboro and first in Cary, while the boys were fourth in Goldsboro and second in Cary.
NASHVILLE -- The Nash Central Middle School Trojans boys basketball team continued its season with a pair road games at Parker (Jan. 19) and at West Edgecombe (Jan. 23).
The Trojans entered the contest with the Pirates sporting a 9-1 record and continued that success behind a strong team effort that ended with a 45-31 victory.
FERRUM, VA. -- Ferrum Collee got 30 points from Marcus Mayo and 20 from Daryl Hart as the Panthers downed North Carolina Wesleyan College by an 83-79 score in last Wednesday night’s USA South Conference men’s basketball action.
The loss snaps a three-game winning streak for the Battling Bishops.
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT -- A walk down Nostalgia Lane will continue for Rocky Mount High School this spring when its varsity baseball team will play its final season at Gryphon Stadium.
On the same plot where once stood the grandstand of Municipal Stadium that served the Rocky Mount area with minor league baseball for decades, prep baseball will come to past on its diamond late this spring.
Rev. Larry Cusick brought the morning message on Sunday, Jan. 22 at Red Oak Baptist Church due to Rev. Larry Bostian’s illness.
Come celebrate with Evelyn Pitt who will be treated to a 90th birthday party on Sunday, Feb. 5 at Red Oak Baptist Church. The festivities will be from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
James Edward “Ed” Whitley was sentenced to 120 months in prison last Wednesday on charges of money laundering and wire fraud.
Whitley, who has a Greensboro address but also has ties to Nashville, was sentenced in federal court by United States District Judge Louise W. Flanagan. Whitley’s 120 month prison sentence will be followed by three years supervised release.
Four Nash Central High School students were arrested on Monday in connection with a vandalism at Faith Christian School
The private school received extensive damage during the vandalism, which occurred early Tuesday morning, January 17.
GREAT ESCAPE WINNERS – Third graders at Coopers Elementary School received a special visit from Sparky the Fire Dog last Tuesday at the school. The visit was a part of an annual award’s presentation, where Coopers Fire Fighters present plaques to winners of its Great Escape contest. Each year, during Fire Prevention Week, fire fighters visit the school and speak with students about fire safety.
