The N.C. Department of Transportation will be distributing more than $138.3 million in State Street Aid, also known as the Powell Bill Fund, to 502 municipalities across the state. The first half of the payments, about $69.2 million was sent out in early October. The other half will be distributed Jan. 1, 2012, as directed by the General Assembly.
They are an important part of the health care team at Nash Health Care, yet many of them work behind-the-scenes, delivering compassionate and selfless spiritual care and support. While their contributions may largely go unnoticed, they do not go unappreciated. Recently, Nash Health Care honored 40 volunteer chaplains at a banquet at the DoubleTree hotel in Rocky Mount.
Jennifer Sanders and Brent Edwards were married Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in Rocky Mount. The officiating minister for the outdoor ceremony was Rev. Allen Allen.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Brenda Sanders of Spring Hope.
The groom’s parents are Mr. Kenneth Edwards and the late Rose Edwards of Spring Hope.
Nichole Arrington Philips and Travis Daniel Denny were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at Battleboro United Methodist Church, Battleboro. The officiating minister for the 3:30 p.m. ceremony was Rev. Jerry Braziel.
Jamie Robbins, a senior at the Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School, was the Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club Student of the Week for October 24-28. The Early College High School is located on the campus of Nash Community College.
Six students recently graduated from Nash Community College’s five week Detention Officer Certification Course. The state accredited course is designed to teach the latest skills necessary for service as a sworn detention officer in North Carolina.
Members of the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education recently visited seven schools to observe the latest instructional methods and models in use in NRMPS classrooms and to inspect new school construction. The Board discovered enthusiastic students and energetic teachers using various instructional methods including small group activities, individualized instruction and collaborative learning.
The Country Doctor Museum and Bailey Area Ministries are teaming up to provide residents and visitors a fun-filled day on Saturday, Nov. 12..
“History Alive!” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Country Doctor Museum, 6642 Peele Road in Bailey, with Civil War medical re-enactors, free horse drawn carriage rides and admission to the museum.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Olivia Wells almost didn’t try out for Nash County’s Got Talent. But now, she’s glad she did.
On Friday night, Wells was named the winner of the sixth annual Nash County’s Got Talent show. Second place went to Jehoshabeath Yarborough and third place went to Meredith Davis.
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Graphic photos by Amanda Clark
Nashville Elementary fourth grade teacher Nicole Allen (at right) helps Haley Moore (at left) handle a baby chick last Thursday at the Rocky Mount Farmer’s Market during Heritage Days.
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Graphic photos by Amanda Clark
Malachi Richardson, a fourth grader at Nashville Elementary tries his hand at corn shucking last week during Heritage Days.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
From the Humane Society page: “There are approximately 3,500 animal shelters across the United States available to serve the estimated seven million homeless animals who seek refuge each year. Sadly, only about half are adopted. While 63 percent of American households include pets, fewer than 20 percent of them were adopted from shelters.
Nash Arts is geared up for a homecoming to one of Nash County’s own who now resides in Nashville Tennessee. Adam Stone, along with Chet Nichols & the Repeat Offenders will perform at the center Saturday, November 12 at 7 p.m. An art exhibit featuring work by Joe McClendon will open from 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Brother Bob Watkins welcomed everyone to Sunday school. There were 84 present with three visitors. Happy to have everyone join us for the study of God’s word. Everyone with a birthday in Nov. were recognized and given some candy. Alex Marlowe passed out the candy. He was Mr. Bob’s helper. Little Samantha Puckett sang “Happy Birthday” for all those with a birthday.
On Sunday morning Pastor Whitehouse delivered an inspiring sermon from Galatians 6: 2-5. It was titled “Jesus Died As he Lived – For Others”. It was the concluding part of an earlier sermon. He said that God loves us and strengthens and comforts us. To fulfill the law of Christ, you must love God supremely and your neighbor as yourself.
Women in Action met on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the home of Jean Mellor. Upcoming projects include adopting a family at My Sister’s House for Christmas and supporting our “adopted” North American missionary through prayers and Christmas gifts.
Advanced technology enhances communication. We can crunch data and make calculations heretofore thought impossible. Men went to the moon with computers far less powerful that today’s average desktop or laptop. Where will we go next? What will we do for an encore?
The Nash County Agriculture Center in Nashville will be the local polling place for the November 16 statewide “Nickels For Know-How” check off vote. Polling hours will be between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Users of feed and fertilizer may vote on whether to continue the voluntary 15 cents per ton self-assessment on fertilizer and animal feed produced in our state.
We want to thank everyone for the great attendance we had at our monthly fish fry last Friday night. As always, we really enjoyed the fellowship we have with our friends who attend. One gentleman was heard saying that was his first fish fry with us, but he would certainly not let it be his last. He really enjoyed it and we hope everyone feels the same.
I was thinking of applying for tax exempt status as a 501(c)(3) public charity organization.
I heard a month or so ago that Braswell Memorial Library and SCORE were providing free presentations and discussions on Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) IRS compliance, the last Tuesday of months Sept.., Oct., Nov., 2011 and Jan., Feb. 2012 and anyone could attend by calling 252-442-1951, ext. 239.
The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel met Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 10:30 a. m. in Braswell Memorial Library’s Warner Room. President Laurette Lewis greeted everyone, and member Mary Mann read “Salary Respective” for the devotion.
The next class of the Twin County Hall of Fame will be inducted Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the annual banquet at Edgecombe Community College. This year’s group includes a governor, a craftsman, a historian, community and business leaders, and two musicians.
The 22nd Annual Nash Community College Foundation Student Scholarship Golf Classic was held at Birchwood Country Club in Nashville on October 6, 2011 with 144 golfers participating. The tournament raised $28,000 for student scholarships.
Marine Corps Pvt. Melinda A. Friemoth, daughter of Joyce Bartlett of Nashville, recently graduated from the Marine Aviation Supply Mechanized Course.
During the course with Marine Aviation Training Support Squadron One, Marine Aviation Support Training Support Group 21, Meridian, Miss., students learn ordering, requisition, inventory and stock procedures to perform as supply clerks in Fleet Marine Force aviation units and air squadrons.
The Nash Central High School Jazz Band will perform at the NC Music Educators Conference on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in Winston Salem.
This is a tremendous honor for NCHS, the Nash-Rocky Mount School District and the entire community. Being invited to play at NCMEA is synonymous with a school team going to the state championship.
