Four senior Varsity Football Players from Southern Nash High School recently visited Ms. Emily Wood’s class at Bailey Elementary School. The visit was part of a unit the class is doing on “Fun things to do in the Fall.” In the top photo is Terron Huffman (sitting far left), Josh Sessoms (back row standing at left), Zack Parris (back row standing at right) and Tracey Coppedge (sitting far right) with Ms. Wood’s class.
The Nash County Department of Social Services will take applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program on the first floor of the Claude Mayo Jr. Administration Building beginning Dec. 1, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cortney Holshouser of Castalia was one of four recently elected to serve as an American Angus Auxiliary officer during angus events in conjunction with the 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show on November 12 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Brother Robert Tyner welcomed everyone to Sunday School. There were 86 in attendance including 2 visitors. Brother Bob and Brenda were sick today and not at church. Brandon Bass read the bible verse for today. “Thank you.” Pastor Bogle prayed the closing prayer for Sunday school.
Congratulations to Neal Boone who was recently honored as a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. This award was given by Gov. Beverly Perdue and was presented at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 20 by NC Rep. Angela Bryant. The award is given to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary service to the state, their careers, and their communities.
I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and got a chance to spend time with their family and friends. Let’s remember to give thanks to God every day for all the blessings He gives us daily. We were thankful on Sunday to have several of our members able to attend services who have become sick. Some of those were Jimmy Nelms, Lettie Nelms, Carolean Hyde, Mildred Catlette, Mae Bell Hardy and Ellen Walker.
Tuesday, December 6 from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. at Sandy Cross United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, December 7 from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Nash County Senior Center in the Multi-Purpose Room
Saturday, December 10 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Zaxby’s on Jeffrey’s Road in Rocky Mount
Nash County 4-H recently celebrated its accomplishments over the past year at the annual 4-H Achievement Program.
The Achievement Program brings together all 4-H clubs and their participants to rewarrd them for their 4-H participation and accomplishments.
The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution (NCSSAR) has selected Cadet Kayla Simmons of the Southern Nash AFJROTC as the winner of the chapter’s Enhanced JROTC Contest.
Cadet Simmons received an Olympic style medal with ribbon bar, a chapter level winner’s certificate and a check for $50.00. Her entry will now be forwarded to the state level competition for consideration.
The Tar River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation made rounds last week, just prior to Thanksgiving, donating turkeys and sweet potatoes to local organizations, including My Sister’s House in Nashville. Pictured above (L-R) is: Jim Vickers, with the Tar River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Graciela Macias, of My Sister’s House and Tommy Parker, of the Tar River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Cindy Worthy, RN, MSN, was recently named director of the Emergency Care Center of Nash Health Care. Worthy has also served as the director of Care Management, and most recently, interim Emergency Care Center director.
She earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Virginia and her master’s degree in nursing from East Carolina University.
Nash County’s Nadir Thompson (7) finds the end zone during his team’s road football playoff victory last Saturday afternoon against the Roxboro Person Rockets.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROXBORO -- Nothing can seem to stop the Nash County Firebirds when it comes to the Statewide Athletics Committee Football Tournament.
Nash County is the two-time defending champion of the event, and the Firebirds are making a run at crown No. 3 -- a march that continued last Saturday with a second-round matchup against the Roxboro Rockets.
The Sandy Cross Cloverbuds visited Fisher Pumpkin Farm recently. Pictured (L-R) is: Taylor Hall, Mallory Crocker, Heston Gregory, Dusty Hall and Ezra Moore.
Pictured above is the Nash County Livestock Skillathon Team at the NC State Fair competition. From (L-R) is: Johnnie Specht, Luke LaHay, Emmett LaHay, Stacie Winner, Grace LaHay and coach, Sharon Tyson. Not pictured is Tina Joyner, coach.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Just two seasons into his high school career, Moises Gonzales has already delivered 45 goals and 20 assists for the Southern Nash Firebirds.
How’s that for production for a talented player who still has a pair of campaigns to go before he graduates?
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville will celebrate Christmas next weekend with its annual Children’s Christmas Parade.
The event, sponsored by Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce, is set to begin at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 with music by the Red Oak Middle School Band and Nash Central High School Chorus.
Following the entertainment, the Nashville Lion’s Club will announce the winners of its White-Cane Fundraiser drawing.
By:
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
For some Nash County natives, the destruction of an old church landmark has led to heartbreak – and lawsuits. Sandy Grove Primitive Baptist Church, which was founded in 1813, was torn down in June, 2011, despite pleas by members of the community who dispute the ownership of the property and desire to continue to use the graveyard on the church grounds.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A Revolutionary War Soldier and the founder of Nash County was honored on Saturday afternoon by the Sons of the American Revolution.
Descendants of Nathan Boddie joined members of the Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution for a grave marking and wreath laying ceremony at Rose Hill, just outside of Nashville.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville Police are investigating a fire that occurred on Sunday afternoon at an abandoned house.
According to police reports, the Nashville Police Department was initially dispatched to 220 N. Lumber Street in reference to a possible structure fire. Upon arrival, Officer Jason Sullivan noticed smoke coming from 215 N. Lumber Street.
By:
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Castalia residents voted to oust Commissioner Gus Sjoberg this month, filling his seat with newly-elected commissioner Patsy Fisher instead. Sixty-four ballots were cast in the municipal elections where voters had to choose three commissioners from a field of five formal candidates.
Commissioner James Alston, who currently serves as mayor pro-tem, easily won re-election with 45 votes cast in favor. This will begin Alston’s third term as Castalia commissioner.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Last year, Charles Ethridge applauded his wife, Linda, for being named the Coopers Ruritan of the Year. This year, the tables were turned, as Linda was applauding her husband for being named the Ruritan of the Year.
Ethridge was presented the honor by fellow Ruritan, and fellow scout leader, Stuart Lamm last week at the Coopers Ruritan annual Appreciation Banquet.
HAMPTON, VA- Louis Donzell Lynch, 74, of Hampton, Virginia, and formerly of Hollister, died on Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Hampton, Virginia.
SPRING HOPE - Dorothy Leonard Lucas, 60, passed away, Friday November 18, 2011. She was born October 10, 1951 in Nash County. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Daniel Joseph and Dolly Matthews Leonard.
ROCKY MOUNT – Bobby Dean Bell, Sr., 62, of Rocky Mount, died on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
