The following students at Hobgood Academy made the Principal’s List (A’s) or the Honor Roll (A’s and B’s) the second six weeks of school.
Wayne and Karen Johnson of Latrobe, Pa. announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Lea Johnson of Nashville to Charles Logan Vester of Nashville, the son of Randy Vester of Spring Hope and Hope Batchelor of Nashville. The wedding will take place July 7, 2012 in Winchester, Va.
Brandy Pittman, cheerleader at Rocky Mount High School, has been selected to perform at the Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Florida this year. Pittman was notified by Bruce Hart, Executive Producer of ESP Productions. Hart congratulated Pittman for her selection to the Capital One Bowl “All American” halftime cast.
Nash Community College recently opened the doors of a new laboratory for a special tour by North Carolina Community College System Office officials. Located in the Zifferer Family New Standard Corporation Computer-Integrated Machining Lab, a new state-of-the-art robot performed systematic processes for the group.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Are YOU a “Rescue Angel”? It is only due to MANY Rescue Angels that we have been able to save so many since we started.
Tail tucked between your legs,
Confusion in your eyes -
Nash Arts is offering a free workshop with Phillip Shabazz, a poet, author, and teaching artist for more than 20 years. He has taught more than 300 workshops at schools, colleges, writers camps, prisons, and cultural and community organizations reaching approximately 12,000 people annually and has been noted by educators as one of the most inspiring individuals in the arts.
The Nash County Health Department’s WIC Program won two State WIC Awards at the 2011 North Carolina WIC Program Conference held October 24 through 26, 2011 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Conference Center in Durham. Pictured (Above): Receiving the “2011 WIC Outstanding Customer Service Award” is (L-R): Nikki Blanton, Nutrionist I and Breastfeeding Coordinator for the Nash County WIC Program, Alice Lenihan, Nutrition Services Brand Head, RD, MPH, LDN and Wychulia G. Stewart, WIC Director for the Nash County WIC Program.
Rocky Mount has been fortunate to have dedicated public school teachers like John C. Gay, current Art Chair at Nash Central High School and John W. High, now retired from teaching art at Swift Creek and Red Oak Elementary.
The Belk Foundation recently announced a $1,000 contribution to the United Way Tar River Region. Store manager, Candice Podruchny, (far right) of the Rocky Mount Belk store, presented the check to Ginny Mohrbutter (far left) for the local United Way. “Community involvement and charity have been an essential part of Belk’s exemplary tradition,” said Podruchny.
Rev. Chris Woodard has served as Chaplain for the Rocky Mount Fire Department since March 2006, but he has recently been tapped to serve firefighters across the state in another capacity. In November, Woodard was asked to serve as the Chaplain for the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NCFFF).
Managers and directors of Nash Health Care recently demonstrated that caring for the community isn’t limited to helping hospital patients. Recently, more than thirty managers, administrators and employees completed several different renovation projects at the Bassett Center shelter in Rocky Mount. Volunteers painted rooms, renovated the family room, and donated and assembled new playground equipment.
Civilian Torrance J. Whitehead, son of Delois and Clarence Whitehead, of Rocky Mount, recently enlisted in the United States Navy under the Delayed Entry Program at Navy Recruiting District, Raleigh.
The program allows recruits to enter the Navy and take up to one year to complete prior commitments such as high school.
The folks at Peachtree gathered at church on the first day of the New Year. It was a beautiful, sunny day. Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon topic was “Salvation is All of God”. It was his concluding sermon from Galatians found in Galatians 6:11-18. Paul says that the Grace of God is the only hope for salvation. He also said that he could boast only in the “Cross of Christ”.
Dorothy and Audrey Pearce and Madgie Macklin visited their cousin, Estelle Murray, at the nursing home in Louisburg on Friday, Dec. 30
As the new year begins there are lots of opportunities at Red Oak Baptist Church! A couple of special Bible studies are offered each Tuesday.
We had a good time of study in Sunday School. Brother Bob welcomed everyone. Being the first Sunday in the month, those with birthdays were recognized and given candy. We all sang “Happy Birthday” for them. I have a birthday this month. Those with wedding anniversaries were also recognized and given candy.
Happy New Year to everyone! I hope all of our friends have a great and healthy new year ahead. I’m sorry I didn’t write the news last week. Several of you have told me you really missed it. My husband was sick and we spent the Christmas holidays at Nash General. Thank you for your calls, visits and prayers.
The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel luncheon meeting was Tuesday, December 15, 2011, 11:00 a. m. at Hunter Hill Café.
Our guest was Yolanda Lequitta Odom, an outstanding Edgecombe Community College student who was awarded the 2011 Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel Scholarship.
James C. Moore was sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the City of Rocky Mount on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
The Honorable Quentin T. Sumner, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge of the Seventh Judicial District of North Carolina, administered the oath of office.
Darrien Pierce, a junior at the Early College High School, was recently named the Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club’s Student of the Week for December 5 through 9. Pierce serves as the co-president of the new Early College High School Key Club. He spoke at the Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club’s December 8 luncheon, sharing his accomplishments and future plans.
The Joint Commission, a national health care accreditation organization, awarded hospital accreditation to Nash Hospitals, Inc. and home care accreditation to Hospice and Palliative Care of Nash General Hospital. The accreditation was the result of a week-long survey, which was conducted in October.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County Commissioners will start the year off with a new meeting schedule in hopes to encourage attendance from the public.
The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. every other month beginning on February 6.
The board will meet at its regular 10 a.m. time in January, March and May.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville leaders can now mark the town’s Downtown Redevelopment Project off its “to do” list and focus on other projects. Council members will look at some of those projects at its annual retreat later this month.
The board holds retreats each year to begin discussion on the upcoming budget. The retreat is also a way to discuss current and future projects.
Brent Bass and Associates finished up the exterior of their building on Washington Street in Downtown Nashville over the weekend. Bass signed a letter of intent with the town at the end of 2007 committing to invest in the town’s Downtown Redevelopment Project. Businesses that committed to the projects enabled the town to apply for a grant that said three dollars would have to be invested for every one dollar of grant money received.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Town of Nashville continues to work with Faith Christian Ministries in two final touches in renovations to their building.
In November at the board’s regular meeting, Lynne Walker, the Director of Faith Christian Ministries, approached council members asking for financial assistance in replacing, or rehabbing, the cinder block wall outside the building.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
When Brenda Lucas retired from the American Kennel Club, she knew she was too young to just sit at home and do nothing. So, she started her own business.
Lucas opened Variety Fresh Seafood Market on November 30 at 105 W. Main Street in Spring Hope.
The seafood business isn’t new to Lucas. She and her husband, who is now deceased, owned a seafood business 17 years ago on Ash Street in Spring Hope.
