Dr. Terrence L. Grimes was the featured speaker at the inaugural Master of Education commencement exercises of Barton College held recently in Hardy Alumni Hall. Dr. Jackie Ennis, dean of the School of Education, presented the first graduating cohort of 22 teacher-scholars who were awarded the Master of Education degree with a specialization in Elementary Education.
Twenty-six retired teachers and assistants from Coopers Elementary School recently gathered at Paul’s Italian Restaurant for a reunion. This is the ninth year the group has gathered to share old times and renew friendships. These former faculty members worked under the principalship of Thorp Smith of Wilson.
Over 2,200 NRMPS employees gathered in the gymnasium at Nash Central High School to jump start the new school year. All 4 high school bands gave a rousing welcome to staff members as cheerleaders from Nash Central, Northern Nash, Rocky Mount and Southern Nash High Schools gave an enthusiastic welcome back to staff.
There are major changes at Rocky Mount Academy with the start of the new year. Students opened the 2011-12 year on Thursday with a new emphasis on technology in the classroom and with a new Head of School overseeing the operation of the 43-year-old independent college preparatory school.
On Saturday, September 24 hundreds of supporters will gather at Englewood Park for the Pregnancy Care Center’s (PCC) 21st annual major fundraising event, Walk For Life. Registration for the Walk will begin at 9:15 a.m. and the two-mile Walk will begin at 10:15 a.m.
Congressman G.K. Butterfield received an award from the National Association of Community Health Centers on Thursday, August 11 at the OIC Family Medical.
“Rep. Butterfield has worked hard to ensure that citizens in the First Congressional District have access to quality and affordable care,” said Genotre J. Penny-Boone, OIC Board Chair.
Dale Joyner has been selected as Nash County Department of Social Services Employee of the Month for August 2011. She is employed as an Income Maintenance Caseworker in Family and Children’s Medicaid and has worked for the agency for 17 years.
Jackie G. Colbert, a Rocky Mount native, is the recipient of one of North Carolina’s highest honors, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The award was presented by the State Board of Education at its August meeting. Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton presented the award. He was joined by State Superintendent June Atkinson, State Board Chairman Dr. Bill Harrison, and Board Member Wayne McDevitt.
An old hymn intones, “Only believe. Only believe. All things are possible. Only believe.” Wait. At the end of empty faith there are empty dreams. Faith that is worthy of the name always has an object. People believe in someone or something, even if it’s themselves.
Nash Arts is now accepting applications for Grassroots Arts Grant for fiscal year 2011-2012. The Grassroots Arts Program is state-funded through the North Carolina General Assembly and allotted through the North Carolina Arts Council to counties based on population.
In September, 2007, Marilynn Anselmi’s world fell apart. Her 21 year old son, Ricci, was killed in an accident while attending DePaul University in Chicago. The Red Oak resident and director of the ECU/NCSU Collaborative at the Gateway Technology Center in Rocky Mount, Anselmi found herself questioning everything about life. The answers led her to strange, new places. Those places including writing plays.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Last week, we came right out and asked the Shelter to be open on Saturdays. An official letter. Well, apparently, we cannot have the Shelter open. Not as volunteers. Not with the new rules and regulations that they gave us last week when we met with them (them/they being Mr. Hill & Mr. Hunt). Let me explain.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Preseason questions about the Southern Nash Football Firebirds centered on how well a revamped offensive line would perform following the graduation of several key standouts.
Southern’s answer has been prolific as the Firebirds have opened the season with a pair of impressive offensive displays against quality opponents SouthWest Edgecombe and Wilson Beddingfield.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- After two tough losses to regarded foes to open the season, members of the Franklinton High School boys soccer team found things more to their liking last Wednesday afternoon.
That’s when the young but potential-filled Red Rams earned their initial conquest of 2011 with a 5-0 decision over a rebuilding Northern Nash contingent at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
STANHOPE -- The Southern Nash Firebirds delivered the final five goals of the contest and went on to defeat Wilson Beddingfield by a 7-3 margin last Thursday in a non-conference, boys soccer event on the SN campus.
Southern, coached by John Matthews, improved to 2-1 overall with the conquest.
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are the results from Week Two of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s 2011 prep football campaign:
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT -- Playing on an unusually short week apparently had no effect on the Nash Central High School football team.
After shocking two-time defending NCHSAA 2-A champion Tarboro the previous Monday, the Bulldogs entertained Smithfield-Selma at the Dawg Pound three days later -- on just two days rest.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASH COUNTY -- The Eastern North Carolina Football League will kick off its 2011 youth regular season gridiron schedule on Sept. 10.
Eight teams will be featured in the ENCFL this fall, including Nash County entrants Nashville, Rocky Mount and Nash County.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Since 1999, North Carolina Wesleyan College has honored 48 former athletes, administrators, teams, coaches and contributors by enshrining them in its Athletics Hall of Fame.
These individuals have created a higher standard for Battling Bishop athletics and were selected based on their outstanding accomplishments and/or contributions to the College.
MONTGOMERY, ALA. -- Isaias Velazquez had three hits and two RBI to lead Montgomery past Carolina 4-3 at Riverwalk Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a Class AA Southern League baseball matchup.
Trailing 4-1 in the ninth, Carolina loaded the bases with no outs against closer Zach Quate.
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
NASH COUNTY -- Here’s a look at this Friday’s scheduled prep football contests:
(L to R) Wilson Beddingfield’s Kelvin King and Southern Nash’s Marcus Hicks dive for a loose ball during last Thursday’s game at Firebird Stadium.
Southern Nash runner Exzavier Ruffin lands on his head during a carry versus Wilson Beddingfield.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Nash Health Care Systems Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that prepares the system for a relationship with Universal Health Systems to provide management and employment services for area physician practices.
Nash Health Care Systems CEO Larry Chewning presented the MOU to board members at their regular meeting on August 4.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Tremors from a Virginia earthquake were felt as far away as Nashville on Tuesday afternoon.
The earthquake reportedly happened around 2 p.m. just outside of Mineral, Virginia. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake was a 5.9 magnitude.
Nash County Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley said he was sitting in his office when the tremors started.
