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CONTRIBUTED BY DEBBIE SYKES
Emory New, a fifth grader in Lottie Ennis’ 5th grade class at Nashville Elementary, gave me a call one day and wanted to know if she could interview me. She and her class had to do a report on someone who had survived something. This report could be written about anyone throughout history, known personally by the student or not, who was a survivor. I was honored to be chosen by Emory for this class project.
The Ephesus Annual Chili Cook-off was a great success with 18 entries. First place winner was Randy Burnette, second place was Pastor David Eidson, and third place was Kim May. Dr. Tom May was the winner of the hottest chili. A special thank you to our judges, Student Pastor Dan Crumley, Todd Faulkner, Pastor Elizabeth Polk, and Mike Ward. Student Pastor Dan Crumley read our message in Word from Acts 2:40-47.
Cancer Awareness Ribbons Magnet: Huntin’ For A Cure’s team is selling 4 inch Cancer Awareness Ribbons Magnets. Please contact Casey @ 252-578-5700 or caseyyandle@gmail.com or Jennifer @ 252-578-1688 or jenniferyandle@gmail.com for a list of available ribbons.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- Nash Central Middle School’s home girls basketball victory Monday against West Edgecombe was definitely an inside job.
With a size advantage in the paint, the Lady Trojans consistently pounded the ball for quality scoring opportunities -- and they were rewarded in consistent fashion.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- Nash Central Middle School’s solid 2010-11 boys basketball season continued Monday with a quality home decision against the West Edgecombe Warriors.
Already ahead by 13 points at intermission, Nash Central continued to pull away in the second half en route to posting a 63-39 victory over the Warriors at the NCMS Gymnasium.
ROCKY MOUNT -- With a roster filled with Nash County standouts, the North Carolina Wesleyan Battling Bishops will begin their 2011 men’s baseball schedule with a home doubleheader on Feb. 6 against Eastern Mennonite.
NCWC’s complete ledger for the campaign is as follows (home games are listed in CAPS):
NASH COUNTY -- Here are some updated scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s 2011 Basketball Season:
FERRUM , VA. -- North Carolina Wesleyan College’s basketball squads completed a busy hoops week on Sunday as both teams dropped tough decisions at Ferrum College.
ROCKY MOUNT -- After a one-meet hiatus, the Nash Central Lady Bulldogs returned to the top of the Big East Conference swim standings during the latest league meet last Thursday at the Harrison Family YMCA.
Central, which has dropped just once conference event during the 2010-11 season, piled up 158 points to surge past Wilson Fike, which took the No. 2 position at 124 points.
NASH COUNTY -- Through Nash County Parks & Recreation, Young Champions of America teaches self- defense classes.
The Young Champions of America is a national organization offering low-cost, high-quality martial art instruction to children ages 4 to 18 through local towns, schools and organizations.
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CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Submitted photos by David Hahula
ROCKY MOUNT -- Southern Nash’s boys have pulled of two of them this season, but last Friday night it was Nash Central’s turn.
The upset bug was alive and well in the Bulldogs’ gym as they concocted a 56-40 basketball victory over Big East leader Wilson Hunt. Hunt came into the contest with an unblemished 3-0 record. The Bulldogs are now a half-game out of the top spot (2-1, 8-5 overall).
RALEIGH -- The following is a public schedule of events for the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend, January 28-30 in Raleigh.
All times are local (ET) and subject to change.
RALEIGH -- Hot on the heels of the most successful year in franchise history, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 85th consecutive season when their dazzling 2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour stops in Raleigh, showcasing the wholesome family entertainment that has provided lifetime memories for generations of fans.
NASHVILLE -- Nash Community College is pleased to announce its January 2011 Emergency Medical Services EMT and Paramedic graduates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to increase between now and 2018 as a result of higher call volume due to an aging population, an increase in time required for each patient and an increase in specializing hospitals resulting in more patient transport.
Front Row (L-R): Megan Webb of Rocky Mount, Lora Cascell of Battleboro, Christopher Hendricks of Rocky Mount, Jennifer Wilson of Middlesex, Ashley Shook of Spring Hope, Richard “Alex” Wester of Rocky Mount and Olivia Moss, Instructor. Back Row (L-R): Matthew Hinton of Middlesex, Kenneth Rains of Nashville, John Blankenship of Louisburg, Lorenzo Celaya of Bailey and Joshua Garris of Whitakers. Not pictured: Heather Henderson of Rocky Mount.
Front Row (L-R): Patricia Ojala of Tarboro, Connie Ezzell of Rocky Mount, Amanda Jones of Rocky Mount, Amber Barfield of Littleton, Amanda Hill of Micro, Patricia Campbell of Fremont and Chris Bullock of Tarboro. Back Row (L-R): Christopher Pettigrew of Sharpsburg, Gene Wooten of Fountain, Jaimie Dyke of Spring Hope, Brandon Holloman of Nashville, Brad Jackson of Tarboro, Tina Bailey of Nashville, Stephanie Blalock of Sims and Jason Smith of Nashville.
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January 20, 2011
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
The Nash County Planning Board met Tuesday night in order to review portions of the Unified Development Ordinance and to recommend changes to the County Commissioners. The move came in answer to litigation from Wilson County and to concerns from those who oppose the Sanderson Farms project.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Nash-Rocky Mount Board School Superintendent Richard McMahon announced his impending retirement last week at the regular school board meeting held Thursday, January 13. The retirement takes effect on July 1, 2011.
In a later interview, McMahon said that he plans to join his wife in retirement and has no plans to move to another position at this time. “We hope to travel and relax, “he said.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Financial concerns were among the many items discussed by Nashville’s Town Council during its annual budget retreat held last Wednesday and Thursday.
Nashville holds its annual budget retreat every year to give council members an opportunity to look at and discuss departmental needs before the budget is put together.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was celebrated on Monday in Nashville at an annual community breakfast.
This is the eighth year that the Nashville Willing Workers Club has sponsored the breakfast.
District Court Judge and Castalia native Tony Brown was the guest speaker for the event.
Brown spoke on striving for excellence.
By:
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Nash Health Care Board of Commissioners approved a resolution that will address the increasing losses and funding gap Medicaid has created in North Carolina hospitals.
The resolution was recommended by the North Carolina Hospital Association and was approved by the Nash Health Care Board of Commissioners during the regular meeting on January 6.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
In answer to growing concerns, the Nash County Planning Board meets this week in order to propose amendments to the county’s zoning procedures. The county also plans to repeat the rezoning process of the proposed site for Sanderson Farms near the interchange of Hwy. 97 and Interstate I-95.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Nashville Fire Department’s Trench Rescue Team was called in last Thursday afternoon to rescue a construction worker who became stuck after a ditch gave way under him.
According to Captain Scott Whitford, of the Nashville Fire Department, a crew was working at the corner of Boddie and Washington Streets, on the sidewalk next to the old town hall building, when the incident happened around 1 p.m.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The 33rd annual Elsie Clark Memorial Nashville Opry is being hosted in a new venue, thanks to a partnership with Nash Arts.
The event, sponsored by Nash Arts and Nashville Business and Professional Women (BPW), will take place on Saturday, January 29 from 6 until 10 p.m. at Nash Arts.
