The Board of Directors of the Community Hospice Foundation of Rocky Mount recently established a scholarship endowment at Nash Community College. This fund will serve as a perpetual legacy to the Community Hospice Foundation to train skilled healthcare professionals for careers in palliative care.
The Southern Bank Foundation recently made a $5,000 contribution to the Rocky Mount Area Habitat for Humanity. The mission of the Rocky Mount Area Habitat for Humanity is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the Rocky Mount Area. The Rocky Mount Area Habitat for Humanity has built more than 54 homes in the community since its founding in 1991.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System was recently awarded a Clean Fuel Advanced Technology grant by the North Carolina Solar Center totaling $43,796. The funds were used to purchase two 2010 Toyota Prius HEV cars. Both vehicles will replace 11-year old station wagons with poor fuel economy. One HEV will support the school system in delivering mail to schools daily.
Saturday, January 29: Nashville Opry.
Saturday, February 5, 7 p.m.: Sylvia Thomasson-Gospel Show.
Friday, February 11, 7 p.m.: Cliff Eberhardt in Concert.
Rocky Mount High School senior, Caleb Heidelmeier, recently received a Gold Key Award in the national Scholastic Art and Writing Contest. Operated by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards recognize student achievement in the visual arts and creative writing. Annually, the Alliance and its 81 Regional Affiliates review more than 100,000 submissions of art and writing by creative teenagers from across the country.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Nash Central’s 4-1 overall team record at the Firebird Duals was impressive, but the Bulldogs also came within a whisker of leaving the Southern Nash Gymnasium last Saturday with an undefeated worksheet.
Taking on perennial power Cary -- one of the state’s most storied programs -- the Bulldogs built an early lead, but eventually the Imps rallied in the higher weight classifications to claim the hard-fought conquest.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- It’s not just another other meet when some of the area’s top squads convene at the Southern Nash High School Gymnasium for the annual Firebird Duals Wrestling Tournament.
It’s an event the Firebirds take great pride in hosting, thanks in part to the connection the tourney has with former SNHS coach Thomas Cowles, who passed away in the 1990s.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- When Head Coach Corey Mercer assesses the past and future opponents on his Northern Nash wrestling schedule, he rarely mentions some of the lesser-regarded programs the Knights have faced -- or will face in the very near future.
For Mercer, it’s all about the competition -- and about building his Knights into a consistent winner.
WILSON -- The 37th Annual Wilson Hot Stove League Banquet is slated for Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Wilson County Shrine Club.
Former Major League pitcher Dooley Womack and Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter David O’Brien (beat writer for the Atlanta Braves) will serve as guest speakers.
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CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Submitted photos by David Hahula
STANHOPE -- Break up the Firebirds!
Southern Nash head coach Robbie Kennedy watched his boys basketball squad pull off its second straight upset last Friday evening with a 68-62 win at home over Big East rival Northern Nash.
The Firebirds improved to 2-1 in Big East play and 4-6 overall.
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Indoor Soccer and Basketball Leagues:
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CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Submitted photos by David Hahula
TARNOBREZG, POLAND -- The road to the NBA isn’t an easy one. But former Northern Nash and Norfolk State basketball star Michael Deloach was willing to take that road -- even if it meant playing in Europe.
But playing professional basketball in Poland definitely wasn’t on his radar after completing a 116-game college career that saw him score 1,796 points and finishing just ahead of NSU’s most celebrated hoops alum -- four-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion Bob Dandridge (Milwaukee, 1971; Washington, 1978).
ROCKY MOUNT --North Carolina Wesleyan College extended its regular season USA South Conference men’s basketball winning streak to 13 games this week with key home victories over Christopher Newport and Greensboro last Wednesday and Saturday, respectively.
RALEIGH – The 2011 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame honorees raced stock cars, played college and professional football, coached and played high school basketball and college tennis and football, described the action on radio and television and made playing safer for athletes.
NEW YORK -- Eric Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes and Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings have been named team Captains for the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend in Raleigh, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced Tuesday.
Shaquille Ricks prepares to pick up a pinfall.
RALEIGH -- The 2011 Krispy Kreme Challenge (www.krispykremechallenge.com) will take place February 5, 2011 in Raleigh.
Organized by North Carolina State University students, the event is expected to draw 7,500 participants in its seventh year. Proceeds benefit the North Carolina Children’s Hospital.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- The prolonged Christmas Break wasn’t about the stop the momentum of the on-a-roll Nash Central High School girls swimming team.
Not a chance.
The Lady Bulldogs began 2011 in the same fashion as 2010 -- with another solid victory last Wednesday afternoon in Big East Conference action at the Harrison Family YMCA.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
After over a year of studying Coastal Plain Hospital, Nash Health Care will continue to operate the mental health facility.
The Nash Health Care Board of Commissioners made the decision at its regular meeting on Thursday, January 6, after a recommendation from the Strategic Planning Committee.
Newly elected Representative Jeff Collins (at left) was sworn in by NC Court of Appeals Judge Anne Marie Calabria (center) Monday at the Nash County Courthouse. Holding the Bible for Collins is his wife, Beanie (far right). Collins defeated Randy Stewart for the District 25 seat in the NC House of Representatives.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Castalia commissioners faced a crowd of concerned citizens last Tuesday at a public hearing held for the purpose of adopting a series of new ordinances for the town. The ordinances addressed a host of issues ranging from types of businesses located in the town to cell tower ordinances and animal issues. However, citizen concerns and the mysterious appearance of anonymous letters prevented the adoption of all of the ordinances.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County Finance Director Lynne Anderson provided commissioners with a snapshot of how the 2010-2011 budget is shaping up during the board’s regular meeting on Monday morning.
Anderson provided commissioners with figures through December 31, 2010. The 2010-2011 budget ends on June 30, 2011.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Officials with the Nash County Health Department are reminding residents that it’s not too late to get a flu shot after North Carolina reported its first child death from the flu for the 2010-2011 season.
A 15-year-old, whose identity and hometown have not been released, died on January 5 of complications from an influenza infection. The child had not received the flu vaccine this season.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Commissioners again suspended its rules of procedure on public comments to allow opponents of Sanderson Farms time to speak.
The county’s policy states that those wishing to speak during the public comments section must limit their comments to three minutes, with the total session allowing for 15 minutes.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville’s Interim Fire Chief David English was surprised last Monday night with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award.
English, a Red Oak resident, received the award during a volunteer meeting at the fire department.
“I was totally shocked,” English said. “They did a good job of keeping the secret.”
