North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson announced that 7,348 undergraduate students earned Dean’s List honors at NC State during the fall 2011 semester.
To make the Dean’s List, students must earn an academic grade-point average of 3.25 or higher if they are carrying 15 or more hours of course work, or a 3.5 grade-point average if they are carrying 12 to 14 hours.
The Woodmen of the World, Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society, Lodge 1086 of Nashville recently donated $500.00 to My Sister’s House. Pictured (L-R) is: Patricia Joyner, Treasurer of Woodmen of the World, Lodge 1086 and Meredith Holland, Executive Director of My Sister’s House, Inc. (Contributed photo)
Nash County residents were among those graduating from East Carolina University during the Fall 2011 semester.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK -- Being a team in transition wasn’t a bad thing for the Red Oak Lady Tigers during their home conference meeting Monday against South Edgecombe.
Utilizing a full-court strategy, Red Oak was able to take an early advantage, and the Lady Tigers never looked back en route to gaining an impressive 50-15 decision over the Dragons in a Tri-County Conference girls basketball game at the ROMS Gymnasium.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
RED OAK -- Opponents of Red Oak Middle School might as well enjoy their victories over the Tigers while they can.
Because those chances might become few and far between in the near future.
Red Oak has a lofty tradition of boys basketball success as the Tigers have grabbed three Tri-County Conference Championships during the 10-year existence of the school.
HENDERSON -- A strong second half propelled Rocky Mount Academy to a 47-39 victory at Kerr-Vance Academy during boys basketball action last Friday night in the Eastern Plains Independent Conference.
K-VA led the Eagles 19-16 at intermission, but RMA would close the game with a 31-20 surge to secure the hard-fought victory.
Red Oak Middle School’s LaKendra Farmer (right) drives to the bucket during Monday’s home decision versus South Edgecombe.
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
STANHOPE -- There were no upset specials at Southern Nash last Friday night as Rocky Mount came to call in Big East Conference basketball action.
The Firebirds did their best, even cutting a large Rocky Mount lead to six points with a little over one minute remaining.
ROCKY MOUNT -- The Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan College used a 25-3 second half run to pull away from visiting Shenandoah, eventually securing a 77-58 victory over the Hornets in Everett Gymnasium on Sunday in a men’s basketball contest.
The USA South Conference win is the second straight for the Bishops, who move to 9-8 overall and 2-2 in league play.
Red Oak’s Darius Spragley (left) prepares to elevate for a basket during Monday’s boys basketball victory over South Edgecombe Middle School.
PRIZED CATCHES. Nash County resident Sammy Huddleston (above) caught a 38-pound striped bass during a fishing expedition on Jan. 14. Sammy, 5, is the son of Mike Huddleston -- the Co-Owner of G&H Offshore Lures. To bring in the fish, Sammy used a MoJo with a parachute rig made by G&H. Sammy was able to catch the whopper despite only being 58 pounds himself.
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated basketball and soccer scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department:
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
CULLOWHEE -- Former Nash Central basketball star Trey Sumler helped Western Carolina’s men’s basketball team set all sorts of records recently and turned the heads of college hoop fans across the nation -- for one night.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- By anyone’s estimation, the Southern Nash Firebird Duals Tournament makes one of the most important days every year on the Nash County wrestling calendar.
This season would prove to be no different as 12 top-notch programs descended on the Southern Nash Gymnasium last Saturday for an intense schedule of round-robin matches.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County is moving forward with applying for a grant that will help low-moderate income households connect to the county’s water system.
The first of two required public hearings was held last Monday morning during the board’s regular meeting.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties retired a flag on Monday in honor of Lance Corporal Keith R. Henderson, who was killed in a training accident in 1992.
Henderson was preparing to deploy to Desert Storm when he was killed at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was 22 years old.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
In another month, Tony Orr, Director of Operations, will say goodbye to the Boys and Girls Club of Nash/Edgecombe Counties.
Orr has taken a position as a Resource Development Director with the Boys and Girls Club in Collier County, Florida.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A Nashville woman told Nash County Commissioners she was selling her dream farm and moving because of the issues that could come if Sanderson Farms locates in the county.
Rose Ann Shearin spoke to commissioners at the monthly meeting last Monday morning.
Shearin said she was representing Solaris Farms, Inc. She added that she had been at the property since the end of 1995.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County Commissioners approved a resolution last Monday that will allow county leaders to move forward with a bond referendum on a new facility at Nash Community College.
In December, commissioners made the decision to hold a bond referendum during the May elections so voters could decide whether the county should fund a $12.9 million new continuing education and public services facility.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville residents came together on Monday morning to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This is the ninth year the Nashville Willing Workers Club has hosted a breakfast to honor Dr. King.
Nashville Mayor Dr. Donald Street was the guest speaker for the event.
NASHVILLE - Kathleen Marie Viverette-Keller, 62, died Monday, January 9, 2012 after an extended illness. She was preceded by her parents Marvin and Ruth Viverette of Rocky Mount; sister, Claudia Wall of Wrightsville Beach and brother, Arthur Viverette of Portageville, Mo.. She leaves behind her loving and devoted husband Robin D. Keller of the home.
CASTALIA - Mary Elizabeth Collins, 58, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012.
ROCKY MOUNT - Steve Manning, 55, died December 31, 2011. Funeral services were Saturday, January 14, 2011 at Stokes Mortuary Chapel, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dwight Johnson will be officiating. Burial was at Gardens of Gethsemane.
Mae Lancaster Roberson, 84, died after a brief illness Tuesday January 10, 2012. She was born May 15, 1927 in Castalia, the daughter of the late Esker Lancaster and Maggie Griffin Lancaster.
ROCKY MOUNT - Retha Thorne Walker, 81, of Rocky Mount, died on Friday, January 6, 2012, at Heritage Hospital in Tarboro.
