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Glenda Land “Kitty” Jones, 61, passed away Thursday, May 05, 2011.
By: Graphic photos by Amanda Clark & Jo Anne Cooper
Nashville’s 2011 Distinguished Citizen Lena Sessoms waves at parade spectators.
By: Graphic photos by Amanda Clark & Jo Anne Cooper
Two-year-old Isabella Morrison, of Nashville, tries her hand at painting on Saturday at Nash Arts’ painting wall that was set up in front of the Claude Mayo Jr. Administration building.
By: Graphic photos by Amanda Clark & Jo Anne Cooper
Nashville Elementary Strings Band kicks off Saturday’s events.
Last week was a historic time. The death of Public Enemy Number 1, Osama bin Laden, will be one of those marking of time moments.
You know, how around here we used to mark time since the floods – events either happened before or after Floyd; the 9/11 came along and took that place. Events such as that change the perspective of so many things, from books to culture to attitude.
Well I am now just four weeks away from my life forever changing. And yes, I’m starting to get really nervous and scared and worried and excited and a million other emotions. I’m crossing my fingers that four weeks turns into maybe six or seven. Maybe then I’ll be ready.
By: Letters to the Editor:
Many newspapers and other media have covered a worldwide Christian organization’s prediction that Jesus will return on May 21, 2011, and rapture all true Christians. The group further predicts that, five months later on October 21, our entire Earth will be engulfed in the fires of the “last days.” On a recent road trip I saw numerous huge billboards promoting this impending event.
By: Letters to the Editor:
What is appalling to me is the inability of the members of the North Carolina General Assembly to try for True Annexation Reform. True Annexation Reform requires that any annexation must be approved by those being annexed before the annexation is completed.
The Oak Level Home Demonstration Club participated in the Waves of Green parade sometime during the summer of 1950. The float represented yesterday and the present day, which was 1950. Pictured standing on the ground is Viola Price. On the float at the far left representing 1950 is Ballard Massey, Faye Daniel, and Deanie Pridgen.
A joint effort between the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Nashville Police Department, Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office and Halifax County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of two Winston-Salem men for trafficking cocaine.
Leonides Medina-Guzman, 32, and Sotero Cabrera Estrada, 58, were arrested last Wednesday, April 27 during a traffic stop in Nash County.
N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Gene Conti recently awarded a contract to widen 1.4 miles of Hunter Hill Road in Nash County.
A $9.7 million contract was awarded to PLT Construction Co. of Wilson for the work, which is scheduled to begin as early as May 25, with final completion no later than July 31, 2014.
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Each year, more and more cancer survivors attend the annual Relay for Life Survivor dinner, held the Monday prior to Relay for Life at Englewood Baptist Church.
This year, over 550 survivors, caregivers and their families came out to celebrate, enjoying a barbecue chicken meal provided by Nash County Ruritans.
Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Light of Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 510 S. Glendale Avenue, Rocky Mount
Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Sterling House, 650 Goldrock Road, Rocky Mount
Sunday, May 15 from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. at Shenandoah Baptist Church, 3894 Shenandoah Road, Rocky Mount
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers paid a visit to the Town of Spring Hope on Tuesday, April 26 to discuss the future of our country during a one of several town hall meetings planned over the coming weeks.
Ellmers said she was concerned about the future of our youth, including her 16-year-old son.
Nash County Social Services bid farewell to one of their own as Mark Godwin retired on April 21 with 30 years of service in the government sector. Godwin started his career with the Town of Nashville. He also worked for the Nash County Sheriff’s Office before going to Social Services. Godwin also works part-time at the Nashville Post Office. Pictured above, Bridget Byrum and Deborah Allsbrook (L-R) decorate Godwin’s car prior to him getting off work on his last day.
By: Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
At the regular business meeting on May 3, Castalia Commissioners voted unanimously to approve new text amendments regarding animal ordinances for the town. Other text amendments regarding the issue had been offered up for approval in January, but generated such controversy that the matter was sent back to the Planning Board for revision.
One thing shelter pets need so desperately is time.
If you know anything about animal shelter life, you know that time does not exist in large increments. By law, stray pets have to be held for 72 hours so there is an opportunity for an owner to find their missing pet – but, they ONLY have to be held for 72 hours and can, at that time, be killed. When an owner surrenders their pet to the shelter, that pet can be killed immediately.
Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its 5th Six Weeks Honor Roll
Nash Community College’s Campus Crusade for Christ and Student Government Association raised $500 during the College’s Spring Fling on April 20 to assist tornado victims. The gifts were donated to the Bertie County American Red Cross in memory of two Martin Community College students who lost their lives during the recent tornadoes and in honor of a Martin Community College employee who lost his home.
By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash Central High School will flash back to the 80’s with their latest musical titled “Back to the 80’s....the Totally Awesome Musical.”
The show will begin on May 12 and run through May 15 at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount. Showtimes on May 12, 13 and 14 are 7 p.m. A 2 p.m. show will be featured on Sunday, May 15.
On Thursday, May 12th, Dr. Valerie Batts, executive director and co-founder of VISIONS, Inc., Roxbury MA, and Reverend Doug Tanner, director and senior advisor of Faith and Politics, Washington, DC, will be the keynote speakers at The Wright’s Center’s 22nd Anniversary Gala celebration.
Suzette Brett has been selected as Nash County Department of Social Services Employee of the Month for April 2011. Suzette has been with the agency for 15 years and is a Social Worker II in Child Care Subsidy Program. Suzette is described as always willing to do whatever is needed for the betterment of the agency, always willing to assist, and always has a smile and kind word.
The Nash Community College Foundation is making plans for the 4th Annual Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge, which will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson.
The event serves as a tribute to Jack Laughery, the former CEO and chairman of the Hardee’s restaurant corporation.
Second graders at Bailey Elementary School visited several locations during a field trip on April 14. Students visited the new Bailey Town Hall, Bailey Post Office, Heritage Bank, Dew’s Nursery, Sharon’s Florist, Bailey Volunteer Fire Department, RBC Bank and Piggly Wiggly.
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