CLEVELAND, OHIO -- The Cleveland Indians have named Edwin Rodriguez as Manager of the Class-A Advanced Carolina Mudcats of the Carolina League.
Rodriguez, 51, compiled a two-year managerial record of 78-85 (.479) over his two seasons as Manager of the Florida Marlins from June 23, 2010 to June 18, 2011, becoming the first Puerto Rican-born manager in Major League history.
STANHOPE -- It was a perfect day for football as the Nash County Firebirds hosted the Thomasville Bulldogs in the first round of the SWAC (State Wide Athletic Committee) Playoffs last Saturday afternoon.
The Firebirds are the two time defending state champions and hope to make it a third this season -- and they got off to a good start with a 33-19 victory over Thomasville.
Nash Central’s Justin Williams (16) tries to grab the ball last Friday against Wilson Hunt.
Amaya Lynch, age 10, of Nashville is the winner of a Kindle. Friends of the Harold D. Cooley Library provided the Kindle. The Friends plan to hold a drawing in November and again in December for two more lucky Kindle winners. Pictured with Amaya is Monique Whitaker, staff member at the library.
ARRESTS
Christian Hunter Sandridge - 10/24/2011 - charged with an order for arrest for breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering and conspire breaking and entering building with the intent to commit a felony
Rebecca Ann Joyner Sherrod, age 72 passed away on November 5, 2011.
William Clifton Parham, Sr. age 95 passed away Tuesday November 1, 2011 at his home.
William Lee “Bill” Lanier, age 74, passed away Sunday, November 06, 2011. Born in Edgecombe County, he was the son of the late Charles Burnice Lanier, Sr. and Alma Grimes Lanier. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, C.B. Lanier, Jr. and James Bruce Lanier.
Minnie Morris Frye Little, 95, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. She was born in Nash County on May 31, 1916 to the late Eddie Burton and Vennie Register Morris. In addition to her parents Minnie was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Frye and William Harvey Little; sons, Charles Wayne Frye and Phillip Jerome Frye; several brothers and sisters.
Hettie Mae Batts, age 88, passed away Thursday, November 03, 2011. Born in Nash County on April 06, 1923, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Batts and Mehetibel Robbins Batts. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers and two sisters.
William G. Robbins II, age 63, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011
ROCKY MOUNT – Roy Phate Greene, Sr., 71, of Rocky Mount, died on Saturday, November 5, 2011.
BATTLEBORO – Helen Pittman Wright, 67, of Battleboro, North Carolina, died on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
NASHVILLE - Albert “Junior” Franklin Carpenter, Jr., 70, passed away, Monday November 7, 2011. He was born April 15, 1941 in Nash County. He was the son of the late Albert Sr. and Kellon House Carpenter.
Ruby Cooper Rose, 93, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011.
Why do people hate Tim Tebow?
Despite the fact that I spent years writing sports for this venerable old newspaper, I really don’t talk about sports much in this space. But sometimes, sports really does transcend its place and offer a larger view of society.
Is Thanksgiving really two weeks away?
This year has flown by and I am certainly not prepared for all the chaos that tends to proceed Thanksgiving.
Black Friday and all of the holiday shopping is mainly the chaos I am speaking of.
Allen and I were walking around a store recently and the topic turned to Black Friday. Allen hates the day.
Have you ever feared being murdered by the hands of someone you know?
Has anyone ever threatened your life?
Have you ever been hit or beaten by another person? Or sexually abused by another person?
Maybe not. But there are many people who live their entire life terrified of another human being for one or more of these reasons.
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I would like to speak on behalf of my brother and sister-in-law, the pet owners recently mentioned in The Nashville Graphic. I have seen first-hand the loving care they give to their pets. I have entrusted the care of my own pet to them. I have often observed their happy and energetically friendly Yorkshire Terrier, Pepper.
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A recent “Jobs Fair” in Rocky Mount presents us with more than the usual amount of irony. With reports of over 1,000 un-employed people attending, there was no report of the number of jobs that were filled as a result of the Fair. Another point of interest would be a determination of just how many of these people are actually employable.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
NASHVILLE SOFTBALL CHAMPS – The photo was originally published August 4, 1977 in The Graphic. Murray’s Retread completed its league season with a 7-3 victory over The Gang for the Nashville Men’s Softball League tournament championship. The team won both season and tournament honors in the league for the second straight season.
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Letter to the Editor:
I have appreciated your coverage of issues that affect our local community, our state and the country that have appeared in The Nashville Graphic over the years. Please continue to educate your readers about the ongoing budget debate on Capitol Hill. The deficit reduction Super Committee is behind closed doors now, hoping to come to common ground regarding the state of our economy and the looming budget deficit.
The Tar River Symphonic Band conducted by Dr. David McChesney will present a “Salute to America” on Thursday, November 10th at 7:30 p.m. at The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts in Rocky Mount. Military, veterans, first responders and their spouses as well as all children and students will be admitted free.
Internationally renowned classical guitarist Stanley Alexandrowicz will be performing in the second of three planned fall recitals at the historic Cherry Hill Plantation home in Inez. His performance is slated for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.
A Lake Royale woman was recovering from gunshot wounds by week’s end.
Her boyfriend, Gary E. Robinson Jr., 21, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.
He was placed in the Franklin County Jail without bond.
