The Boys and Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties is holding its fourth annual Phil Ford Celebrity Golf Classic August 13 and a Gala on August 12. The event hosted by Rocky Mount native, UNC Chapel Hill basketball icon and former NBA superstar, Phil Ford, will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/ Edgecombe Counties.
A total of 5,479 students graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2011.
Of that number, 3,463 received bachelor’s, 1,141 master’s, 214 doctoral and 600 professional degrees.
Lymphedema is a condition caused by blockages in the body’s lymphatic system. This blockage hinders the drainage of lymph fluid, which causes swelling in arms or legs, making even the simplest tasks painful and difficult. Lymphedema may arise as the result of cancer or cancer treatment.
Golden East Crossing Mall will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Saturday, August 6th, with a variety of events including a pig pickin’ birthday bash on Saturday, August 6 from 12 - 6 p.m.
Golden East, located in the ‘heart’ of the retail shopping hub of Rocky Mount, boasts 575,606 square feet and is home to over 75 stores, businesses and services.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
I saw the following posted on the net and decided to share this with you. If you do have room in your home and heart, we are getting way too many puppies and kittens in the Shelter. They do not have to die! You can save them, but please…only if you spay or neuter them. A fixed pet is a better pet. Plus their babies won’t end up in the Shelter!
The area was blessed on Sunday with a wonderful rain of about 2 inches. The Peachtree Church worship hour was opened with a presentation by the children with some of the things they learned in Vacation Bible School. They sang “Lord, I Lift Your name on High”. They recited Bible verses and sang “God With Us”.
Brother Robert Tyner was acting Sunday School Superintendent today in the absence of Brother Bob Watkins. He welcomed everyone. We had 85 in attendance. Alex Marlowe read the verse for today. Jason Modlin prayed the dismissal prayer.
The Mexico missions team from Red Oak Baptist Church returned home safely on Sunday morning, July 31! They were all very excited and everyone looks forward to hearing about their adventures.
Madison Davis, Charles and Brenda Davis’ grandaughter, sang a beautiful rendition of “How Great Thou Art” during the morning worship service on Sunday, July 31.
Praise the Lord for the rain! What a blessing it was to spend Sunday afternoon listening to the rain!
Sunday service began with Alexis Barrett providing special music as she sang “The Revelation Song”.
Are you weary from the daily drudgery of work at the office or from keeping house? Are you laden with care, financial or otherwise? Do you have a heavy heart or a burdened conscience? Jesus Christ says to you, “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light”
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Downtown Nashville businesses that didn’t participate in the first round of awning and facade grants will get a second chance, after council members agreed Tuesday night to reopen the process.
With the close of Nashville’s Downtown Redevelopment project, Town Manager Preston Mitchell said in a memo that there is money left in contingency funds that can go towards the awning and facade grants. Any businesses that didn’t participate in the project before can now resubmit an application.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash Commissioners delayed moving forward with approving a memorandum of understanding between the City of Rocky Mount, Nash County and Edgecombe County for a visioning and strategic planning process until they can get a better understanding of how the project will benefit Nash County.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A pair of leopard print high heel shoes sit on Tonya Braswell’s mantle in her Red Oak living room home. The shoes remind her of a recent trip to New York and the ambush makeover she received on “Live with Regis and Kelly.” But the shoes also tell a story of friendship.
Braswell was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly last Tuesday, July 26 as part of their ambush makeover series.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A Bailey man has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the homicide of a 21-year-old whose body was found in the woods behind a residence.
Trey Lee Emerson, 21, was charged in the murder of Michael Dale Morrisette, Jr. after deputies were called to investigate a possible assault at a home on White Oak Hill Road in Bailey.
Over 200 marijuana plants were discovered at several locations in Nash County last week during eradication efforts by the Sheriff’s Office.
Members of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, along with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and National Guard, conducted a flyover last Monday, July 25.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Dedicated.
That’s how former Nashville Mayor Warren Evans will remember former Rocky Mount Mayor Frederick E. Turnage, who passed away Sunday following a bout with pancreatic cancer. Turnage was 75 years old.
Turnage’s service to the City of Rocky Mount began in 1971, when he was elected to the City Council.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will replace six “Welcome to Nash County” signs that are in disrepair.
Nash County Commissioners agreed to fund the replacement of the six signs at their regular board meeting on Monday morning. The cost of replacing the signs will be $27,500 and will be paid from the TDA Economic Development line item.
WELCOME TO NASHVILLE! – Little Malachi Brake and Nicole Johnson meets Margaret Sharpe, the new principal at Nashville Elementary during a meet and greet held at the school last week. Malachi will enter kindergarten at Nashville Elementary this year.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Another chapter has been added to the Nash-Halifax Swim League history book -- and once again it featured a happy ending for Nash Rec.
Long-time powerhouse Nash Rec collected yet another team crown during the annual N-HSL Championships, which were held last Saturday morning at the Roanoke Rapids Aquatic Center.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK -- Some coaches wait their entire careers for the call to participate in a North Carolina East-West All-Star Game.
For Northern Nash’s Rick Ruffin, it took 28 years, so he wasn’t about to fail to cherish the moment.
Ruffin took part in this year’s annual E-W Boys Basketball All-Star Game, which was held in July at the historic Greensboro Coliseum.
CHAPEL HILL -- Rosalie Bardin has received one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a North Carolina high school coach.
Bardin, the legendary former Southern Nash coach and administrator, has been selected to the 2011 Class of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.
(L to R) Birchwood’s Connelly Miller and Nash Rec’s Kara and Anna King check out the in-pool action during last Saturday morning’s Nash-Halifax Swim League Championships. The annual event was held at the Roanoke Rapids Aquatic Center.
CHAMPIONSHIP EFFORT. Among the Nash Rec competitors at last Saturday’s Nash-Halifax Swim League Championships were Emilie Agan.
CHAMPIONSHIP EFFORT. Among the Nash Rec competitors at last Saturday’s Nash-Halifax Swim League Championships were Caroline Forrester.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central’s Terri Cash will make history next summer as part of the annual North Carolina East-West All-Star Games in Greensboro.
Cash will serve as an assistant coach for the East Team in the girls basketball game at the Greensboro Coliseum.
