David Winstead (left) receives an award from Assistant Chief Buck Pittman for 50 years of service in the West Mount Volunteer Fire Department.
Southern Nash High School has released its honor roll.
The following students made the Principal’s List, all grades were A’s (93-100), or B’s (85-92) but average to an A:
Nash Community College announces the following Nurse Aide I and II graduates. The Nurse Aide I class introduces basic nursing skills required to provide personal care for patients in a health care setting. Nurse Aide I graduates are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP or NACES) Examination. The Nurse Aide II class prepares students to perform more complex skills for patients regardless of the setting. Nurse Aide II graduates are eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing.
Pictured left to right, front row: Deborah Wiggins of Spring Hope, Cheryl Hawkins of Nashville, Rebecca Johnson of Nashville and Jasmine Brinkley of Hollister. Back row: Tammy Hopkins of Nashville, Lauren Woolery of Louisburg, Crystal Wiggins of Rocky Mount and Sharon Jeter Merchant of Wendell. Not Pictured: Sarah Heckman of Rocky Mount.
Pictured left to right, front row: LaDonna Lisa Hart of Rocky Mount, Emma Gurganus of Rocky Mount and Olletha Ransom of Roanoke Rapids. Back row: Stephanie Ferguson of Battleboro and Rhonda Miller of Spring Hope. Not Pictured: Rachael Durdin of Zebulon, Amy Graham of Rocky Mount, Stephanie Lester of Spring Hope and Rashunna Parker of Tarboro.
Pictured left to right, front row: Brenda Hill of Rocky Mount, Jennifer S. Joyner of Rocky Mount, Emily Williams of Whitakers, Wanda Balance of Raleigh and Robin R. Alston of Littleton. Back row: Crystal F. Burnette of Nashville, Tennie L. Hurley of Rocky Mount, Maggie Rollins of Nashville, Rachel A. Franks of Wendell and Traci Samantha Perry of Nashville.
On another beautiful winter day Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse led in greeting everyone. He chose as his sermon topic, “The Enduring Value of the Book of Galatians”. It was a summary of all of his sermons from Galatians. He said, “It is all about Grace. Do not be deceived by those who delete the gospel. You cannot save yourself. You are saved by faith in Jesus Christ.”
We were excited to have 104 in attendance in Sunday school, including six visitors. Brother Bob welcomed everyone. Alex Marlowe read the Bible verse for today.
Our choir sang “This is the Day” for the call to worship. Pastor Bogle enjoyed that so much, he asked the congregation to sing it again.
We want to thank everyone for the great attendance at our monthly fish fry last Friday night. It was the largest crowd I believe we have had in a long time. We always look forward to seeing our friends and also any new friends. “A nice stranger is just a friend we haven’t had the pleasure of meeting.” Next month, on the first Friday night of the month, we want you all to come again and bring a friend” with you.
Several participated in the Adopt-a-Dorm Bible Study at Fountain Correctional Center in Rocky Mount on Monday, Jan. 2. Nell Boone led the study with Jean Mellor, Hazel Hill, Audrey Pearce, Suzy Pearce, Marion Hawkins, Marilyn Boone, and Sue Edwards also attending.
Women in Action met on Thursday, Jan. 5 at the home of Mindy Dennis.
Saul set his heart to demonize and persecute Christians. Christ took hold of Him on a lonely desert road outside Damascus, Syria. Without sight for three days, he contemplated this Jesus he so vehemently opposed.
Thursday, January 12 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
Friday, January 13 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Don’t look now, but here come the Bunn Ladycats -- and that’s not a good sign for future basketball opponents.
Just ask Nash Central, a team that had defeated BHS earlier in the campaign on the road.
But during last Wednesday’s rematch at NC’s The Dawg Pound, the Ladycats showcased all of the intangibles that have been a benchmark of their success over the past two years.
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT -- Sellouts are getting to be the norm when Nash Central and Rocky Mount meet on the hardwood.
Their varsity wars at Nash Central were sold out midway through the girls’ contest last Friday evening, but the Bulldog fans ended up getting a double-dose of losses.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- A new year brought the same result in the Big East Conference girls swim standings.
The Big East rang in 2012 with its first post-holiday meet last Friday afternoon at the Harrison Family YMCA Pool.
And Nash Central continued its unbeaten string in girls action with yet another convincing conquest.
RALEIGH -- The 2012 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame honorees chronicled sports; played high school, college and professional football; played and coached basketball in college and in the pros; coached and played baseball and basketball in college; officiated college football; water-skied; played basketball for a NCAA championship team and coached high school football.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
RED OAK -- Nash Central spotted Red Oak the first four points, but that would be the extent of the Tigers’ lead during last Thursday’s middle school boys basketball matchup at the ROMS Gymnasium.
RO would only score two more points the remainder of the first half, and Nash Central would rack up 25 tallies during that span en route to a convincing 41-22 decision.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK -- It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.
That was the theme for the Nash Central Lady Trojans during the matchup of middle school titans last Thursday afternoon against Red Oak.
The homestanding Lady Tigers took the lead late in the second quarter and didn’t relinquish it until late in the third stanza.
Among the Nash County standouts from last Friday’s Big East Conference Swim Meet at the Harrison Family YMCA were (above) Nash Central’s Sarah Keel.
Among the Nash County standouts from last Friday’s Big East Conference Swim Meet at the Harrison Family YMCA were (above) Nash Central’s Lindsey Sharpe.
RALEIGH -- The Raleigh Hot Stove League will stage its 62nd annual banquet January 24 at the McKimmon Center on the North Carolina State University campus in Raleigh.
A silent auction will begin at 5:15 p.m. with the banquet to follow at 6 p.m.
Former major league outfielder Doug Glanville will be the headline speaker.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Given its disappointing early-season loss at Bunn, the Nash Central Bulldogs found plenty of motivation for last Wednesday’s non-conference, boys basketball rematch at The Dawg Pound.
But Central, after a strong first half, couldn’t finish the job as Bunn rallied for a 60-56 decision over the Bulldogs to wrap up a season sweep.
GREENVILLE -- East Carolina University baseball fans will get their first chance to meet the 2012 Pirates up close and personal on January 28 as ECU hosts its 12th Annual “Meet the Pirates” luncheon.
Scheduled to start at approximately 11 a.m. at the Murphy Center’s Harvey Banquet Hall, “Meet the Pirates” offers fans a chance to get autographs and photos of the ECU baseball team and seventh-year head coach Billy Godwin, as well as enjoy a catered lunch with the Pirate coaches and players.
DANVILLE, VA. -- The women’s basketball team of North Carolina Wesleyan College dropped a heartbreaking decision at Averett University on Sunday, falling 65-63 in USA South Conference play.
The Bishops, who had forged a 63-58 lead on a pair of A’leisha Henderson free throws with 2:29 remaining, watched as the Cougars erased the 5-point deficit with a 7-0 run to close out the game and steal the victory.
NASH COUNTY -- Here are the latest results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Basketball Season:
