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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 13, 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.

Nash County will be offering training for Extension Master Gardener Volunteers beginning on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 through Tuesday, November 21st, 2023.
Classes will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. between the Nash & Wilson County Agriculture Centers. For this training, we will be training together with Wilson County!

You might remember the opening credits and classic Flatt & Scruggs opening to "The Beverly Hillbillies" where Jed Clampett was shootin' at some food and up through the ground came a bubblin' crude.
It made ol' Jed a millionaire and gas wasn't even $3.45 a gallon back in those days.
But now a Kentucky man has become a real life Clampett, except instead of crude, he struck gold. Gold coins, that is.

Nash County implemented a permit program for its tax paying citizens (rural areas) to use for access to county convenience sites.
Those who live in municipal sites are expected to use their town service for trash pick-up.
The program was created to prevent those outside of Nash County from abusing the convenience centers with trash from outside areas which had become a huge issue.

Dear Editor:
Each of us probably knew since childhood two things from ethics: Love your neighbor and Thou shalt not kill. [ both fundaments?]
About 2 percent, in biblical times, traveled more than 55 miles from homes. 2000 years later, we travel more than 270 miles at 58 percent of international [all] populations. Neighbors are white, black, red, tan, amber, and brownish [other] skinned.

This is a photo of downtown Nashville from the Nashville Graphic archives. The photo was taken in September, 1974.

Vincent Lee Wilson and Zuwena Aisha Safiya Wilson to Alberto Lorenzo and Lisa Russell Lorenzo; Green Meadows, Lot 13; $198,000
Karen Brantley Murphy and Ronald J. Murphy to Karen Brantley Murphy and Ronald J. Murphy; 1.28 acres, 1.23 acres, 8 acres and 1 acre
Susan Kelly Purinai to David Wayne Purinai; Section 2, Candlewood, Block F, Lot 3
John J. V. Early and Jennifer A. Early to Karen Rae Turner; 5013 Netherwood Road, Rocky Mount; $280,000

The Boice-Willis Health Education Department and Diabetes Education Program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for Quality Self-Management Education since 1999 and has achieved reaccreditation until October 5, 2027.
The Boice-Willis Diabetes Center team works with physicians to offer comprehensive medical care, health and diabetes education, assessment, and follow-up with the goal of providing information and skills essential to maintain optimal health.

BUILDING PERMIT
(COMMERCIAL)
Hatteras Brooks; 516 E Nash Street; new construction; $1,2000,000
Lauren Phelps; 4599 N Old Carriage Road; detached accessory; $15,000

Ayden Wright of Red Oak will join outstanding elementary school students from across the state this week to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Pathways to STEM, taking place in Raleigh at NC State University.
NYLF Pathways to STEM is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs (www.envisionexperience.com) that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.

LIFE is GOOD....
when you have a companion by your side. It doesn't have to be a person; it can be a dog or a cat! I have had up to 7 personal dogs and 2 cats. Plus, temp fosters! Currently I only have one each. I adopted Maggie from the Nash Shelter about 2 years ago to be a companion to my last dog Poppy and myself. Sadly, I lost Poppy (health issues) and if not for Maggie and Oliver (the cat) I would be lonely.

Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female." (Matthew 19:4)
A few years ago, I wrote a column on the fallacy of evolution. It certainly generated a lot of interest.
Frankly, I thought I would hear loud protests from those who believe the lie. And I did hear from a few. But the vast majority of comments I received came from Christians who were encouraged and edified by the information I provided.

"Unchurched Christian" is not a biblical category. Ask Paul, John, or Peter what they think about unchurched Christians and they would have responded, "Why are you calling them Christians, if they are not a part of the church?"
The New Testament does not have a vision of the Christian life outside of the church, the local church. But there are many professing Christians today who seek to be committed to Christ with no commitment to the church. They do not believe in organized religion.

Thursday evening on June 22 was an exceptional time for the new Red Oak Area Rotary Club. The group gathered at the Red Oak Community Building with members of the local club, Rotary guests and potential new members from the area. It was an evening of good friendship, good networking and good food. The meal was sponsored by incoming President Chad Thompson. Decorators for the event were led by Club Secretary Holly Partyka and her team of Jayda Porter, Chad Thompson, Bill and Brenda Shaw, Carther Jorgensen, Jean White and Treasurer Sam Johnson.

Rocky Mount High School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.

NASHVILLE -- It was a numbers game when Nash Rec hosted Roanoke Valley in Nash-Halifax Swim League action last Thursday at the NRST Pool.
Visiting Roanoke Valley displayed too much depth and skill for the host Sharks as RV remained undefeated this summer with a 366-210 decision.
Nash Rec competed hard and boasted several strong finishes, but simply did not have enough swimmers to compete with the Rockfish.

GREENSBORO -- The outcome of the game wasn't the most important aspect of Monday's North Carolina Coaches Association's East-West Boys Basketball All-Star Game.
Simply the honor of being selected for such a prestigious event was the foremost priority for the annual event -- though Gerald Melton has always played (or coached) to win during his glorious basketball career.

ROCKY MOUNT -- A successful long-term building process has firmly established Nash Central High School as one of the area's elite volleyball programs.
But the Lady Bulldogs will experience a different sort of challenge this fall -- reloading on the fly in order to maintain their recent lofty string of successes.
Central lost several key seniors from last year's club, which went 19-6 overall (and 12-2 in the tough Big East Conference) while reaching the third round of the Class 2-A State Playoffs.

STANHOPE -- A star-studded Senior Class was saluted during the annual Southern Nash High School Athletic Awards Ceremony -- and four of them took home the school's top honors for the 2022-23 calendar year.
Landen Baker, who excelled in football, basketball and baseball, was tabbed as SN's Male Athlete of the Year.

NASH REC SWIMMER HARPER WIGGS

ZEBULON - Jesus Chirinos homered, Luke Adams went 3-for-3 with two steals, Jace Avina had a two-run double and Nate Peterson, Tyler Wehrle and Jeison Pena combined on a four-hit shutout as the homestanding Carolina Mudcats defeated the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 6-0 in Tuesday's series opener at Five County Stadium.

Nashville's Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Saturday afternoon to celebrate the opening of Primary Care and Urgent Care of Nashville. The new facility opened Monday morning at 107A Nashville Drive.
The private practice has been launched by Dr. Shandal Emanuel who is well known for her work with Eastern NC Medical Group since 2005.
Over 300 people attended an open house and tour after the ribbon cutting Saturday.

A tornado tore through northern Nash County today leaving downed trees, destroyed homes and injured people in its wake.
No deaths have been reported. Some residents were taken to local hospitals for treatment of injuries associated with the tornado, said Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone.
Several mobile homes and vehicles were flattened from Dortches to northern Rocky Mount.