Mabel Vaughan Brown, 93, passed away, Sunday, June 26, 2011. Born in Granville County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Henry Vaughan and Eleanor Frances Vaughan. She was also preceded in death by her nine brothers and sisters.
NASHVILLE - James Walter Kehoe, 26, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. He was born November 28, 1984 in Wake County. He is the son of James and Donna Kehoe of Nashville. James proudly served in the USAF.
NASHVILLE - Frederick Stanley Carnright, Jr., 61, passed away, Sunday, June 26, 2011. He was born November 27, 1949 in Niskayuna, NY. He is the son of Frederick S. and Frances Carnright of Norfolk, Virginia.
There is something, I suppose, that I refer to as “Brantley Children Exceptionalism” around our house.
That comes from a track record of academic achievement by our kids, hard effort in whatever they try to do and a sincere heart to do the right thing.
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Letters to the Editor:
In reference to the pursuit of Sanderson Farms, Nash County Manager Bob Murphy stated in his interview with The Wilson Times on June 22, 2011 that “Nash County is going to do whatever is in the best interest of our citizens.”
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Attorney General Roy Cooper
We all dread getting an emergency phone call. Now, imagine you get a call out of the blue from your grandchild in distress. Of course you want to do whatever you can to help. But what if the person on the line isn’t who they say they are? Scammers sometimes pose as grandkids to try to bilk money out of seniors and too many times, they’re successful.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
This photo was found in The Graphic’s 1963 archives. If you recognize anyone, give us a call at 459-7101.
Thirty youth participated in the annual 4-H Fishing Camp, held at the Chappell family private pond.
Nash County 4-H, along with N.C. Wildlife Commission, conducted this hands-on learning experience. More than 150 fish were caught and for many, this was their first fishing experience. 4-H Summer Interns assisted the young fishermen.
Nash Health Care recently received two leadership awards from a national hospital association for its outstanding work in preventing hospital-associated MRSA infections. Nash Health Care was honored with the VHA Central Atlantic’s Gold award Excellence in MRSA Reduction 2008-2010 and the Central Atlantic Region’s Excellence in MRSA Reduction Award for 2010.
Amanda and Allen Clark of Nashville are proud to announce the birth of a son, Corbin Nicholas Clark, born May 30, 2011 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces.
Maternal grandfather is Eddie Manning of Bethel. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Katie Clark of Bethel.
Michael and Brittany Barnes of Crestview, Florida announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Aryn Barnes, born April 28, 2011 at Eglin Air Force Base Medical Center, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long.
The Christian Homeschool Association of Rocky Mount (CHARM) celebrated the graduation of 13 high school students on Saturday, June 4, in a ceremony at Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount.
“You are a select group of individuals that have been given the opportunity to be educated not by the government, but by those more important to you, your parents.
Joseph N. Tyson graduated from the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Daleville, Ala., and was appointed to the rank of warrant officer one.
The student completed an intense six-week course conducted in a very demanding, rigorous, high-stressed, and deadline-required environment.
Nashville Parks & Recreation sponsored a free horse camp on June 17 as part of its summer programs. Approximately 30 children participated learning the different parts of the horse and parts of the tack such as saddles and bridles. They also learned how to brush a horse’s coat.
I imagine many of you know this little ditty: For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the battle was lost.
Well, we have a new one. It starts with: For the want of a short-term foster a dog was lost. Problem is…it ends there. In other words, the dog DIED.
Wednesday, June 29 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Nash Health Care Systems, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount
Friday, July 1 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 pm at Golden East Crossing Mall, Rm 2016 next to Rue 21 at 1100 North Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount
On this first Sunday since summer officially arrived, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse was away attending a conference so Deacon Chairman, Jerry Hobgood led the service. Sanctuary flowers were given by Kathy and Aubrey Farmer to honor their daughter, Ginny and her husband, Derrick Pittman. Delivering the morning sermon was Dr. George Shore.
Two Edgecombe County residents received state honors at The North Carolina Community Action Association 2011 Annual Conference held May 12, 2011 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center.
Pinetops native James H. Collins and Tarboro resident Randolph Lewis were among many North Carolina citizens celebrated at the Black Tie Gala for meritorious service and accomplishment.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- After opening on the road in Week One against Benvenue and Roanoke Valley, the Birchwood Swim Team got to enjoy its home opener last Thursday when BST hosted perennial foe Westridge at the Birchwood Country Club Pool.
Using talent and strength in numbers, Westridge was able to come up with a victory over BST -- though several Birchwood performers boasted strong efforts.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Roanoke Valley fired the first salvo that this is going to be a competitive season in the Nash-Halifax Swim League.
RVST traveled to Nash County last Thursday and toppled perennial titan Nash Rec by a tight 371-365 margin in a meet that also featured host Benvenue, which closed with 99 points.
STANHOPE -- Head Coach John Matthews and the Southern Nash Firebirds will kick off their 2011 boys soccer schedule on August 18 with a road contest against the Bunn Wildcats.
As part of their campaign, the Firebirds will take part in the annual The Brittany For The Boys Soccer Showcase on August 27 at Gillette Park in Wilson.
RALEIGH -- The National Hockey League has announced the 2011-12 regular-season schedules for its 30 member clubs.
The Carolina Hurricanes will open the season at the RBC Center on Oct. 7, with a 7 p.m. game against Southeast Division rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Among the participants during last Thursday’s swim meet between host Birchwood and Westridge was (above) a Westridge swimmer.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Nick Rogers’ football career isn’t over, after all.
Rogers, Southern Nash’s standout offensive lineman, thought he had played his final game last fall when the Firebirds were eliminated in the Class 3-AA State Playoffs.
Instead, Rogers has been selected to the East Team for the annual North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Football Game.
