Christmas is just over a week away and I’m not ready.
This year was supposed to be different. I had every intention to start early. I wanted to enjoy my first Christmas with my little boy without spending the week before running all over the place.
At Thanksgiving, I felt good about things. We weren’t doing the Black Friday shopping thing. Instead, we were staying home and getting our Christmas decorations up.
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Letters to the Editor:
Dear Commissioners,
Are there any county services that have been privatized? Is there any consideration of such actions for Nash County? If privatizization would help Nash County, in which areas would you recommend it’s use?
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
This photo was submitted by Mr. Wallace Abernathy. Abernathy’s father owned a service station in Nashville from 1941 until he went into the United States Army in 1944. Bill Joyner then ran the station. Pictured is Abernathy’s father standing along a fence just to the right of the station.
Nashville Elementary has announced its A and A/B Honor Roll for the first six weeks grading period.
Described as a self-help program for farmers, Nickels for Know-How is a 60-year-old voluntary assessment on feed and fertilizer produced and purchased in North Carolina. On Nov. 16, the Nickels referendum passed with a whopping 96 percent of the vote.
Three teachers at Nashville Elementary School recently received the highest certification teachers can receive; National Board Certification.
Kelly Denny and Andrea Johnson, both third grade teachers, and Dana Hendrix, counselor, at Nashville Elementary in the Nash Rocky Mount School District became National Board Certified Teachers through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
Wyatt Lemuel McGhee, IV and Patsy King McGhee of Nashville announce the birth of their daughter, Lucy Elizabeth McGhee, born May 26, 2011 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.
A standing-room-only crowd welcomed the holiday season by honoring and remembering loved ones---and by paving the way for a brighter future for the area’s children.
The Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary recently held its 8th annual Lights of Love honor and remembrance ceremony. For $5, participants could purchase a light on a Christmas tree in memory or honor of someone.
The Junior Class of the Rocky Mount Deb-uette club recently donated filled stockings to the Salvation Army. Pictured (L-R) is Allie Gardner, Kasey Cooke, Lilly Scott and Caroline Edmondson. (Contributed photo)
Wednesday, December 14 from 12:30 until 5:30 p.m. at the Highway Diner in Rocky Mount
Thursday, December 15 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Birchwood Country Club
Thursday, December 15 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Environmental Services Building at the City of Rocky Mount
It was Christmas time at Fountain Correctional Center for Women in Rocky Mount on Monday, Dec. 5. Several ladies from Red Oak Baptist Church provided a Christmas party for the ladies in Dorm B. Nell Boone read the Christmas story and Marilyn Boone led the singing which included their favorite, “The 12 Days of Christmas”.
Brother Bob Watkins welcomed everyone to Sunday school. There were 90 in attendance. The pretty white poinsettia was given by the choir. “Thank you.” Brother Bob read a portion of Luke 2 for the scripture. Our choir sang “Worship the King” for the call to worship. Pastor Gogle welcomed everyone.
The Daughters of the American Revolution Micajah Pettaway Chapter met Thursday, 10:30 A. M. on November 17, 2011 in the Wiley Room in Braswell Memorial Library.
With Chaplain Pris Sykes helping, Regent Dottie Barrett opened the meeting with the DAR Ritual, American Creed, Preamble to the U. S. Constitution, U. S. and NC flag pledges.
On Sunday morning Peachtree folks celebrated the third Sunday of Advent. The theme for the day was “JOY.” The scripture reading was by JoAnn Blankenship and the candles were lit by Sheryl Medlin. The sanctuary was adorned by a Chrismon tree and poinsettia given by members, in memory or honor of their loved ones.
The Nashville Unit of the Boys and Girls Club joined the Lucy Anne Boddie Brewer Unit (LABB) in Rocky Mount to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.
The event, planned by Sophia Edmonds, Unit Director in Nashville, and Ashley Banks, Unit Director of LABB, was held at the Doubletree Hotel in Rocky Mount.
Pictured (from L-R): Jania Mills, Jonare Randolph and Christion Manning enjoy their time together during Thanksgiving events, held recently at the Doubletree Hotel.
Marine Corps Pfc. Danny D. Nichols, son of Windy A. Owens, of Elm City, and Danny D. Nichols, of Pinetops, 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.
The Nash County 4-H Holiday Extravaganza was a big hit with local residents, according to Sandy Hall, Nash County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development. This year’s events featured 10 new vendors. Pictured above, Kathy Hale, of Ward Drug Company, chats with Mikialah Specht, a local 4-H’er who did a little shopping at the show.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Networking. That is how we are saving so many dogs and cats at the Shelter. It is like a whisper. If enough people whisper, it becomes a large sound. Our group is the voice of the animals at the Shelter. We look into their eyes and know that we must save these pets.
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Submitted by Bill Creech Nashville Chief of Police
The Nashville Police Department would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas.
As you celebrate this Christmas, please remember those who are unable to be with their families during the holidays. Remember our members of the armed forces and remember those who are working to ensure our safety including law enforcement, fire and emergency services personnel.
Marcus Luster of Rocky Mount (right) and Adam Nona of Pittsboro (left) graduated from Nash Community College’s 16-week Electric Lineman Academy recently. The two were recruited to work on a three-month project at a major Oklahoma wind farm. Nona received the 2011 Progress Energy Electric Lineman Scholarship.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK -- Two high-level teams with one season goal in mind -- a deep playoff run -- met for what was expected to be a non-conference, girls basketball thriller last Tuesday night.
Both Northern Nash and Bunn have seen their share of success over the past few years. NN reached the Class 3-A State Quarterfinals last season, while Bunn achieved the same feat in the 2-A classification in 2010.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- It’s a good thing the Big East Conference is using two different meets to determine the league team champion.
Because the first event didn’t settle much of anything.
The six Big East clubs spent most of last Saturday wrestling in round-robin competition.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central did it again as the Lady Bulldogs claimed their third consecutive Big East Conference Swim Meet title last Friday.
Central, which has yet to drop a team match this winter, delivered 108 points to easily outdistance Wilson Fike for the latest league crown at the Harrison Family YMCA.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Host Rocky Mount Academy dropped a 59-44 decision against The Oakwood School during boys varsity basketball action last Wednesday.
The taller Oakwood squad used its size advantage and also played strong defense throughout the matchup.
Lucas Bayless came through with 10 points and five assists for the Eagles, while Adam Bayless and J.R. Parks scored nine points apiece.
