SHARPSBURG - Brenda Faye Barnes, 51, of Sharpsburg, died on Saturday, May 21, 2011.
Michael Benton Taylor, 53, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his home in Whitakers. He was born in Nash County, NC on January 19, 1958 to the late James Milton and Lillian Clark Taylor.
Richard Allen King, age 56, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011. He was born in Rockingham County on March 26, 1955.
James Elmer Savage Sr., age 78, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 Born in Pitt County on September 22, 1932, he was the son of the late David C. Savage and Rowena Rawls Savage. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Velma Dutcher, Josephine Williamson and Gladys Forbes; and two brothers, David Savage and Donald Ray Savage.
HOLLISTER - Funeral services for Joe Edward Hedgpeth, 87, who died Friday, May 20, 2011 will be Thursday, May 26 at 1 p.m. at Walters Chapel Holiness Church. Burial will follow at Tillman-Lynch Cemetery with Elder Hurley Richardson officiating.
NASHVILLE - Memorial services for Daniel Lee Moore, 65, who died Monday, May 23, 2011 will be Sunday, May 29 at 1 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home with Brother David Sledge officiating.
It was chilly but not cold; the harsh February seemed partially shielded by the pines and other evergreens on the cemetery on the hill. It was late in the day, and the sun was casting a last, low angle of diffused light just under the trees – a reading light if you will – for the gravestones that had been in place for, in some cases a century or more.
Well, I officially have two more weeks left of pregnancy, although I am not fully convinced little Corbin is going to stay inside that long so we could be looking at an early arriver. But pregnancy is one of those things you can never predict so who knows when this little boy will decide to make his grand entrance.
I’m happy to report that House Bill 472 was killed in the North Carolina House Government Committee with a vote of 21-10. Nash County’s representative Jeff Collins voted no to this bill and should be commended for supporting the public’s right to know!
Had this bill passed, it would have taken the “public” out of public notices. Governments would have been allowed to post their public (legal) notices on their own websites rather than placing them in newspapers where folks can easily find them.
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In the Graphic story on May 18, “Nash County presents lean budget for next year”, Robert Murphy says that 15 vacant positions in Social Services and the Health Department will remain vacant. If you have vacant positions that you are not paying a salary, how do you save money by not filling the positions?
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On Saturday I read of another “feel good” position taken by our politicians and city leaders. The general assembly is attempting to insure that public input is required prior to the electric utility rate being raised. I thought this was already the case. I have attended both City Council and Electricities Board meetings to discuss both. The bottom line is the debt will be serviced regardless of whether consumption stays flat or goes down, therefore your rates will continue to rise if more money is needed to service the debt.
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The military intelligence system has a list of top targets to eliminate in providing the world with security from terrorism. It is not the US list only---- as terrorism effected far more then the USA. But it is a list much like the list of Mafia members. In a recent article it was suggested that people favored wars against the Taliban and Al Quida felt justified at the death of Bin Laden.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
This photo was found in The Graphic’s 1963 archives. We’re not sure it ever published. Recognize anyone? Call 459-7101.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man suspected in a Nash County homicide.
According to Captain Pat Joyner of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Eusevio Salazar-Mendoza and Corrello Ramiro were arguing at a home they shared at 7942 Buck Road in Castalia when Salazar-Mendoza shot Ramiro.
A construction crew doing some renovations on Monday morning came across a possible hand grenade buried under the ground on Driver Road outside of Middlesex.
“It was dug up by people renovating a mobile home lot, or a mobile home there, and somebody called us,” Nash County Sheriff Dick Jenkins said. “It looked like it was a hand grenade.”
There’s a story behind the handrails recently installed in Downtown Nashville. A donation was given by the DeLeon Carter Foundation for $8,000 to purchase the handrails in memory of the late Dr. Ted Strickland. Strickland was a Nashville native and a board member of the DeLeon Carter Foundation.
The handrails are part of Nashville’s Downtown Revitalization Project.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A Nashville woman has sent her concerns about the local Head Start Program to North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue, United States Congress members and President Barack Obama.
Linda Woolard sent the 12-page letter in 2010. The letter expresses her concern about how the Head Start program is run. Woolard worked for Head Start as a kitchen manager. Head Start is run under the Nash Edgecombe Economic Development, or NEED.
The Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary’s annual Lights of Love remembrance celebration raised $5,000 toward the new Pediatric Emergency Care Center. The Lights of Love was a special event during the holidays, where a light for a Christmas tree could be purchased in honor or in memory of someone.
Employees of Nashville’s Post Office participated in the 19th annual National Association of Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive on May 14. Over 800 pounds of food was collected and donated to My Sister’s House. Pictured, Samantha Andelin, of My Sister’s House, accepts boxes of food from Crystal Joyner, a Nashville mail carrier.
Nash Community College has announced that Donald M. Perry is the recipient of the 2011 Nash Community College Outstanding Alumnus Award. This award recognizes the achievements of past graduates and provides inspiration for current students of Nash Community College. He was recognized at the Student Recognition Ceremony on April 19.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Last week 4 of the 5 puppies of a litter were killed. Only the cutest was adopted the same day they came in. After adoption hours, the rest died. Fans on our Facebook page got in a rage. Some of them even called the Shelter, expressing their displeasure. BUT it isn’t the Shelter staff that kills the puppies (or kittens). It is their owners.
Southern Nash High School has released its honor roll for the 5th grading period.
Nash Community College recently announced its academic honors for the 2011 spring semester.
Happy Anniversary to Allen and Vickie Parker on their one year anniversary. Happy Birthday to Joseph Enroughty (I won’t say how many years since I am just about the same age. Ha) I hope God blesses all of you with many more happy and healthy years. They were all at church on Sunday so that is a great beginning.
There were 86 in Sunday school today, including one visitor. Welcome everyone. Brandon Bass read the Bible verse today. Brother Bob reminded us that May is Children’s Home month and to bring our change for children’s bags next Sunday.
Ina Jones taught an interesting lesson on “All Things New” from the book of Revelation. We have been studying from this book for several Sundays and are reminded what a wonderful place heaven is for the children of God.
