The Nash Community College Student Government Association (SGA) wrapped up a successful Christmas toy collection in December.
Nash Community College’s SGA wrapped up its toy drive in December. Pictured above on the front row (L-R) is: Angelica Wright (Activities Coordinator), Bill Hill (President), Tiffany Richardson (Parliamentarian) and Landon Rayburn (Treasurer). On the back row (L-R) is: Latoya Anderson (Public Information Officer) and Stephanie Brown (Advisor).
A telethon to benefit the Christian Fellowship Home for Recovering Men in Rocky Mount is being held on January 30, 2011 fom 1 until 5 p.m. on WHIG-TV Channel 17 on the Suddenlink Rocky Mount/Tarboro cable system.
Several ladies from Red Oak Baptist Church participated in the monthly Adopt-a-Dorm Bible Study at Fountain Correctional Center in Rocky Mount on Monday, Jan. 3. Approximately 10 ladies from Dorm B attended the study led by Marilyn Boone. Others from Red Oak included Hazel Hill, Audrey Pearce, Suzy Pearce, and Jean Mellor.
On this past cold Sunday morning, the faithful who were in church were warmed by the spirit of love and fellowship of those present. The sanctuary flowers were given by Jane May in memory of her husband, Perry, whose birthday was in January.
Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic, “When a Prophet Speaks”.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- A trip to Southern Nash always provides a homecoming for Bunn boys basketball coach Gerald Melton, who used to guide the SN girls hoops squad in the late 1990s.
Melton has enjoyed plenty of success during his Stanhope returns, including a non-conference victory against the Firebirds last Wednesday night at the SNHS Gymnasium.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Host Nash Central picked up a 54-18 decision against Rocky Mount last Wednesday in a Big East Conference wrestling matchup.
Central will return to the mat Friday at Wilson Fike before taking part in the annual Firebird Duals on Saturday at the Southern Nash High School Gymnasium in Stanhope.
ROCKY MOUNT -- The matinee’ showing of the Big East Conference’s swim season provided a different ending in the girls standings last Saturday.
Nash Central had controlled the proceedings in Big East girls action until Fike ended the streak in a daylight showdown at the Harrison Family YMCA.
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CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Submitted photos by David Hahula
WILSON -- Every so often, at start of Big East Conference basketball play, comes an upset.
There was a biggie in Wilson last Friday night.
Southern Nash’s boys, coming off a crushing 60-27 defeat in their league opener earlier in the week to Wilson Hunt and a non-conference loss to Bunn, shocked defending conference tournament champion Wilson Fike on its home floor.
WINCHESTER, VA. - North Carolina Wesleyan College’s men’s and women’s basketball split last Saturday’s USA South doubleheader at Shenandoah University in Shingleton Gymnasium.
The men were 83-64 victors behind junior Domarius Thomas double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds, while the women suffered their third straight loss, 85-72, despite 21 points and 13 boards by sophomore Samantha Urquhart.
RALEIGH -- The Raleigh Hot Stove League will stage its 61th annual banquet on January25 at the McKimmon Center on the North Carolina State University campus.
A silent auction will begin at 5:15 p.m. with the banquet to follow at 6 p.m.
Wake Forest resident Tori Hansen, who won the Nash County sectional event of the National Football League Punt, Pass and Kick Competition in October, has advanced to compete in the National Finals in the Girls 8-9 Division on Jan. 15 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
GREENVILLE -- East Carolina University baseball fans will get their first chance to meet the 2011 Pirates up close and personal on Saturday, February 5, as ECU hosts its 11th Annual “Meet the Pirates” luncheon.
Veteran Gavin Johnson has enjoyed a strong season in the pool for Nash Central.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASH COUNTY -- With the holiday break now in the past, Nash County’s winter sports squads will return to action this week to begin the second half of their respective seasons.
Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule for each school:
NAI CLASS – Pictured, row 1, left to right are Valerie P. Jones of Rocky Mount, Celisa Gorham of Nashville, William Washington of Whitakers, Chanequa Hines of Whitakers, and Aviance Hines of Bunn. Row 2 - Left to Right: Charray Blount of Rocky Mount, Amy Sampson of Zebulon, Morgan O’Neal of Zebulon and Susan Reason of Rocky Mount.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and the New year will be really happy for you. We really had some beautiful snow! I hope all of you were careful and none of you had accidents while playing,walking, or driving in it. As for us older folks I think a lot of us are glad to see the snow going away.
Nash Community College is pleased to announce the following Nurse Aide I and II graduates. The Nurse Aide I class introduces basic nursing skills required to provide personal care for patients in a health care setting. Nurse Aide I graduates are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP or NACES) Examination. The Nurse Aide II class prepares students to perform more complex skills for patients regardless of the setting.
Donald “Don” Louis Bass, 54, passed away, Monday, January 3, 2011. He was born May 29, 1956 in Nash County. Don was the son of the late Glen and Mozelle Lamm Bass.
RED OAK - Raeford Headrick Hedgepeth, 84, passed away, Thursday, December 30, 2010. Raeford was born in Nash County, August 22, 1926 to the late Arthur and Maggie Hedgepeth. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Venoy, Clifton, Cecil and Paul Hedgepeth; great-grandson, Brandon Ibrahim.
ROCKY MOUNT- Edna James, 64, died December 29, 2010.
ROCKY MOUNT - Mr. Joseph Leroy Freeman, 60, of Rocky Mount, departed this life on Saturday, December 25, 2010.
ROCKY MOUNT - Mrs. Ann Celeste “Gootie” Williams, 56, of Rocky Mount, died on Monday, December 27, 2010.
ROCKY MOUNT - Vivian Hunter Garcia died December 23, 2010. Funeral was at Stokes Mortuary Chapel on Thursday, December 30 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dwight Johnson officiating. Burial was at Pine View Cemetery. Viewing/visitation was held on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Stokes Mortuary.
ROCKY MOUNT - Mrs. Effie Williams, 81, of Rocky Mount, died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010.
ROCKY MOUNT- Christine Pittman, 65, died December 27, 2010. Funeral arrangement to be announced. Arrangements by Stokes Mortuary, Inc.
