The teens from the Christian Homeschool Association of Rocky Mount were busy making cookies on December 1. They made enough cookies to take to ten area fire and police departments, and one to the emergency room at Nash General. They wanted to let the service folks know how much they appreciate all they do.
Wednesday, December 21 from 1:30 until 6 p.m. at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church in Rocky Mount
Thursday, December 22 from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Chili’s Grill and Bar in Rocky Mount
Thursday, December 22 from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Outback Steakhouse in Rocky Mount
Brother Bob Watkins welcomed everyone to Sunday school. There were 95 in attendance. Prayers for Mozelle Batchelor, who is back in Nash General. Geraldine Nelms will be going back to Duke for treatment Tuesday. Atlee Matthews has a lung problem that is being tested for treatment. Prayer concerns for the sick and shut-ins in nursing homes and at home.
There was frost on the ground and a nip in the air as Peachtree folks gathered for worship on a bright Sunday morning. It was the fourth Sunday of Advent. Pastor Whitehouse read the Advent devotion and lit the candle of “LOVE”. The offertory, “What Child is This?”, was played by Jane May on the piano as David Griffin whistled.
Women in Action met Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the home of Mindy Dennis. The group wrapped gifts for their adopted family from My Sister’s House and also gifts for North American missionary, Pam Mungo.
The Red Cross will have a Blood Drive at Red Oak Baptist Church at 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM on Thursday, Dec. 22.
Mary was pregnant. A distressed Joseph thought about severing the relationship. “But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit’” (Matthew 1:20).
Two thousand area residents have signed greeting cards in appreciation of military personnel as part of the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. Volunteers from the Frederick E. Turnage Chapter provided signing opportunities at events in Wilson, Rocky Mount, Tarboro and Roanoke Rapids, and the public responded in great numbers.
The members of the Wilson –Rocky Mount-Tarboro Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, hosted their third biennial White Rose Luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011, at the Rose Hill Conference Center in Nashville. The theme for the occasion was “A Showcase of the Arts.”
The Wilson-Rocky Mount-Tarboro Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, was chartered in 1948.
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Graphic photos by Amanda Clark
Marvon Richardson poses with Santa after getting his present on Friday night.
Amari Baker and Christian Everette tear into their presents on Friday night at the Fellowship Church Outreach Center in Nashville.
Briston Manning and Robert Richardson show excitement after opening their gifts at the Fellowship Church Outreach Center in Nashville. The church donated about 60 gifts to Boys and Girls Club youth.
North Carolina Wesleyan College inducted twenty-two students into the Teacher Education Program during the recent Fall Symposium sponsored by the Education Department and the Student North Carolina Association of Educators (SNCAE).
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Christmas Day is this Sunday and I wonder how many have lost family members this year. Mind you, from seeing the pets in the Shelter, it is obvious that some don’t believe that pets are family. I have an elderly dog that saw me through a terrible time in my life. One of my regrets is that she doesn’t get the attention she deserves.
Nurses in the Perianesthesia Unit of Nash Health Care’s Mayo Surgery Pavilion wrapped up a bit of extra Christmas cheer for U.S. soldiers this holiday. Nurse Kathy Wilson’s son-in-law, Nathan Bowers, is stationed with the 455th Equipment Maintenance Squadron in Afghanistan. Wilson and her coworkers created care packages for Bowers and his fellow soldiers.
Dear Santa,
My name is Tristan Murray. I am 4 years old. For Christmas, I would be excited to get a Batman Cave, a drum set, a basketball goal, hunting stuff and Legos and building blocks. I love Santa Claus and your elves. I hope the elf will visit again this year. Oh yeah, I love Rudolf too!
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
BETHLEHEM - Head out of Castalia on SR 58 and keep going through Centerville in Franklin County.
Go across a bridge into Warren County and make a few turns before encountering a small sign for a modest subdivision.
Follow a dirt road and turn left, and you’ve found him.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central offered a resounding exclamation point to its successful first half of the swim season with another strong performance Monday.
The undefeated Lady Bulldogs rolled to yet another victory as part of the final Big East Conference Meet at the Harrison Family YMCA.
ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College baseball squad, which features several performers from Nash County, will begin its 2012 season Feb. 11 with a home doubleheader against Eastern Mennonite.
The event will begin at noon. All of NCWC’s home games will be played on campus at Bauer Field.
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GEOFF NEVILLE & CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Sportswriters
STANHOPE -- Nash Central waited until the final minute to continue its early-season success on the girls hardwood.
Trailing by seven points with time running out, the Lady Bulldogs used a furious late flurry to force overtime against host Southern Nash during Monday’s first-round game of the annual Nash County Girls Basketball Tournament at the SNHS Gymnasium.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- With leading scorer Whitney Bunn unavailable due to illness, Bunn High School girls basketball coach Chuck Mann relied on a long-time friend Wednesday.
Defense.
Bunn has been known for its intense defensive prowess during Mann’s tenure, and that would have to be a key during last Wednesday’s non-conference rematch against Southern Nash.
Nash Central High School’s Davis Johnson competes in the Boys 200 Freestyle as part of Monday afternoon’s Big East Conference Swim Meet at the Harrision Family YMCA Pool.
Among the competitors at Monday’s Big East Conference Swim Meet at the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount were Nash Central’s Neill Bunn.
Among the competitors at Monday’s Big East Conference Swim Meet at the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount were Northern Nash’s Lindsey Douglas.
Lori Murray of the Justice Community near Spring Hope harvested this impressive 8-point buck during a recent hunting expedition in Franklin County with her husband, Chuck. Lori now has a perfect 4-for-4 shooting record.
Nash Central guard Niya Styles (with ball) came through in the clutch Monday night against Southern Nash.
