ROCKY MOUNT –– Eddie Jenkins, 82, of Rocky Mount, died on Thursday, December 2, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, in the Rocky Mount Chapel of H.D. Pope Funeral Home. The interment will immediately follow the service in the Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery in Rocky Mount.
ROCKY MOUNT – Deborah Evans, 53, of Rocky Mount, died on Monday, December 19, 2011, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.
Castalia –– Kipling Carter Hardy, 58, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, December 23, 2011.
The Nash Autism Seeking Hope organization donated $1,000 to Nash-Rocky Mount Schools recently to go towards therapy for students with autism. Pictured (L-R) is Kim Collie, co-founder of the organization, Christy Grant, the EC Director for Nash-Rocky Mount Schools, Patricia Cooper, co-founder of the organization and Gladys Branch, of Nash-Rocky Mount Schools.
Hunter Cooper, 5, checks out an Ipad on Saturday, December 17 at the West Mount Fire Department during a special event, hosted by Nash Autism Seeking Hope. Cooper is the son of Patricia and Michael Cooper, who founded the organization, along with Kim and Chris Collie.
Mackenzie Collie, 6, draws during an event hosted by the Nash Autism Seeking Hope. Collie is the daughter of Kim and Chris Collie, who founded the organization along with Michael and Patricia Cooper.
Let’s face it –– 2011 was no great shakes.
It was particularly bad for murderous dictators and psychopaths – Osama bin Laden, Moammar Qaddafi and Kim Il-Jong all got theirs, so to speak.
For many of us, it was tough economically and morale hit a low point. Then January 2 came along. Good riddance to 2011.
Christmas is over and now it’s time to gear up for the New Year, which means making those pesky resolutions.
I hate making resolutions. Each year that I make resolutions, I set myself up for a load of disappointment because I never, ever keep any of them.
But each year, I find myself mentally making resolutions anyway.
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Letter to the Editor:
The Payroll Tax bill passed by the Senate is a business destroyer. Anything dealing with payroll taxes must be done in a minimum of three months segments that agree with the Internal Revenue filing requirements to do otherwise will add unnecessary cost and disruption to a business operations and functions.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
This photo was originally published in The Graphic on May 6, 1976. Pictured are members of the Murray’s Retread team.
Two Nash County rescue organizations were among those that received grant funding from the Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund.
The Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund was created by the North Carolina General Assembly to assist North Carolina’s volunteer emergnecy personnel.
Students at Williford Elementary School were recently surprised with a visit from Spirit the Pony last week by teacher Karen Vick. Vick, of Nashville, dressed as Mrs. Claus and brought the pony to the school in his best Christmas attire to show students.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The mayor of a Wilson County town came before Nash County’s Board of Commissioners asking that the board consider an alternative to Sanderson Farms.
Tommy Hawkins, who has served as the mayor of Saratoga for 31 years, approached the Nash County Board at its December meeting.
Exemplifying one of Rocky Mount Academy’s core values, this year’s Upper School students have logged in 9519 hours of community service during their high school years. This announcement was made recently by Rebecca Watkins, Head of Upper School.
The Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was held December 4 through 6 at the Sheraton Four Seasons and Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Nash County Farm Bureau President Greg Bunn was recognized among his peers at the Presidents’ and Agents’ Luncheon. Farm Bureau President Larry Wooten presented each winning County President with a limited edition Case knife.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Most families get together to enjoy a holiday meal, but, for the Edwards’s family, it was not enough. The family comes from hearty Nash County farm roots, and this year, they wanted to renew the old tradition of hog-killing—a rite practiced by many Nash County families in the not-so-distant past.
Middlesex Elementary School celebrated the dedication of its new elementary school on Monday, December 12. Nearly 300 parents, students, staff, Middlesex alumni, community members and elected officials attended the dedicaiton. Also in attendance were past principals of Middlesex School and past Board of Education members for Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools.
Marine Corps Pfc. Steven M. Whitaker, Jr, son of Brenda E. Marshman of Sharpsburg, and Steven M. Whitaker, of Rocky Mount, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
When the New Year rolls around, people typically make resolutions for themselves. If you have a pet consider making a resolution for them as well.
If you do not take your pet to the veterinarian like you are supposed to then make it a New Year’s resolution to start doing so. An annual visit is the best way to spot potential health problems before they get worse.
Nash Community College honored 60 of its top students during a recent Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society induction ceremony. Established in 1964, the Gamma Beta Phi society is a national, non-profit, educational, honor and service organization that recognizes excellence in education, while promoting the development of leadership ability and character, and encouraging community service.
Clifton Barnes, a Rocky Mount native and former sports and feature page editor of The Nashville Graphic, has won a pair of national writing awards.
Barnes won the awards from the DC area-based Communications Concepts through its 2011 Awards for Publication Excellence competition.
Red Oak Middle eighth grade Communities in Schools students recently designed a holiday card under the direction of Nash Community College Advertising and Graphic Design students. The middle school students worked in groups to design the cards and college students provided final touches before having the cards printed.
M. B. Hubbard Elementary School recently conducted a holiday food drive. Students collected over 1,000 items for those in need. Sallie Griffin’s first grade class collected the most items and was awarded a uniform free day. Food was donated to the United Community Ministries for distribution to those in need in Rocky Mount.
FIREMAN OF THE YEAR – Coopers Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department honored some of its members during the annual Christmas dinner held this year. Pictured above Captain Jonathon Batchelor (left) receives the Fireman of the Year award. Presenting the plaque is Assistant Fire Chief Jamie Moss.
RESCUE MAN OF THE YEAR – Richard Winstead (left) receives the Rescue Man of the Year award. Presenting the plaque is Assistant Fire Chief Eric Boone. (Contributed photo).
