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I'm sure most of our readers have heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is taking over the world.
Pretty soon they say, like maybe by 5 o'clock today or sometime in 2031, like many of the other doomsday predictions.
I've got thoughts.
As an English professor, I can say I'm not so crazy about it.

Flickering lights here at the office last Wednesday afternoon seemed odd particularly since there was no rain, no wind. About ten seconds after that thought crossed my mind the call came over the scanner - a tornado was on the ground in Dortches. The flickering lights here was a result of the enormous power hitting the area just a few miles up the road.
There had been no warnings. Our phones didn't sound off as they should have been doing prior to the touchdown.

Dear Editor: On behalf of the citizens of Dortches, I join the town's Commissioners and the Town Administrator to thank every individual and group, as well as all first responders, who came to the aid of Dortches on July 19th. Words are inadequate to express appreciation for those who immediately went into action to save lives after the tornado and to address fallen trees, dangerous wires, and massive amounts of debris.

This photo originally published on September 17, 1974 in The Nashville Graphic. Dawn Wilson, a kindergarten student at Nashville Elementary School, begins a sketch under the watchful eye of fellow artist Donna Boone. Both were students of Mrs. Verna Barnhill.

The descendants of Albert Davis celebrated their 50th family reunion, during the weekend of July 7-9, 2023, in Rocky Mount. There were more than 170 celebrants, some of whom traveled from as far away as California to take part in the festivities. The weekend activities included a worship service, a Friday meet and greet social and a Saturday evening gala.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Alia Teamer, a native of Rocky Mount, serves with Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 45 based out of Jacksonville, Florida. The squadron's primary mission is to undertake maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
Teamer, a 2016 graduate of Rocky Mount High School, joined the Navy six years ago.

North Carolina's egg prices were steady on all sizes when compared to the last report. Supplies are moderate to meet a fairly good demand. The North Carolina weighted average price quoted Thursday, July 20, for small lot sales of delivered, cartoned, grade "A" eggs was 145.18 for Extra Large, 132.30 for Large, 122.09 for Medium, and 84.00 for Small eggs.

HEAT STROKE! Watch for frantic panting, extreme salivation, bright-red membranes (tongue, gums), and labored breathing as these are clear warning signs that your pet is overheated and may quickly progress to a metabolic meltdown as their temperature rises to over 104 degrees Fahrenheit and they can no longer cool themselves.
DO YOU KNOW what to do if your pet becomes overheated and what NOT to do?

Microsoft will roll out an update to the Windows 11 operating system - Windows 11 23H2 - during the third quarter of this year. It's a free download if you have already paid for the Windows 11 software. You'll have several days to activate the operating system.
Activation is Microsoft's way of forcing you to register your product. When you register it, Microsoft takes an image of your system that prevents you from installing it on another computer. In other words, you can't use the same copy of the Windows 11 for every computer in your home.

Church??? The church is the household of God. Writing to Timothy in Ephesus, Paul called the church "the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15). In salvation, we are born again and adopted into the family of God. But a newborn child needs to become a part of a household for nourishment, fellowship, and protection. The church is the household of faith (Galatians 6:10). More than that, it is God's household. To reject the church is to reject the means of care the Lord has provided for his redeemed children.

Women in Action met at Red Oak Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 18 for their monthly meeting. Members helped set up the Christmas in August tree and then had their program including the missionary spotlight, WMU Across the Country, and Prayer Patterns. The next meeting will be August 8 at 6:30 pm.
Red Oak Baptist Church will be collecting new backpacks to giveaway to students in need. Each backpack will also be filled with school supplies.
The several children and chaperones from Red Oak Baptist Church will be attending missions camp at Camp Caraway near Asheboro on July 31 - August 4.

Almost 100 state highway workers in Division 4 honed their skills operating heavy equipment in a friendly competition in Wilson.
They participated in the Equipment Operator Training Conference at the Wilson County maintenance yard for the N.C. Department of Transportation. The employees work in Division 4, which is based in Wilson and also covers Edgecombe, Halifax, Johnston, Nash and Wayne counties.

Certificate of Appreciation presented to First Carolina Bank of Rocky Mount for "Loyalty and patriotism in our country as publicly and proudly displaying the flag of The United States of America." Debra Medlin, CFO of First Carolina Bank accepts the Certificate of Appreciation from Sr. Vice Commandant Malory Joyner of the Cpl. Suzi Sannes Detachment 1262 of the Marine Corps League.

Michael W. Coggin and Ansie W. Coggin to Christina Pritchard and Adam D. Pritchard; 1.89 acres on Sykes Road
Cynthia C. Moore to Roberta Lois Moore and John Derrick; 2.42 acres on McGregor Road
East Coast Timberland, Inc. to Iris Vanesa Mendoza; 1.035 acres and 1.034 acres, Poplar Run Subdivision

BUILDING PERMIT
(RESIDENTIAL)
Mary L. Richardson; 914 Brooklyn Boulevard; repair; $2,000
Lauren Harden; 123 Poteau Drive; deck; $3,000

Southern Nash Middle School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.

Southern Nash High School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.

Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.

Swift Creek Elementary School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.

Tar River Academy School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.