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I would like to thank all of the football parents, community members, and businesses for all of their support for Terry Pittman and his family. It has been a very difficult time for me and the Red Oak School Community. Seeing the community come together and rally behind Terry has been truly amazing to witness.
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There have been significant distortions of fact surrounding the potential construction of a poultry processing facility in Nash County. The construction of a facility like the one Sanderson Farms proposes would create an economic boost for the area while providing much needed jobs for the local workforce.
If you have been through downtown Nashville in the last week or so, you’ve most likely noticed we’ve got a little something going on over here.
The Downtown Redevelopment Project construction has finally begun.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
This photo of Mr. and Mrs. Sherrill Joyner and daughter Sherry at Christmas was originally published in The Graphic December 25, 1958.
Nashville’s Compassion Cafe was just a mere conversation between several people in the community in January of 2010. But the concept flourished into reality in March and today volunteers serve an average of 40 meals per day.
The idea for the Compassion Cafe came about after several community members got together and began discussing the needs of the community and what they could do to help. In January, an organization meeting was held for area churches.
WRAL TV’s Greg Fishel paid a visit to Nashville Elementary fifth graders recently to talk about the weather. Pre-K students made a sign welcoming Fishel to Nashville Elementary.
Civitan International, a service organization that works to help people with developmental disabilities, is forming a new club in Rocky Mount.
The club currently has 12 charter members and is looking to grow. The club meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Texas Steakhouse at 711 Sutters Creek Blvd. First time guests eat free.
Two Nash County residents are among those who received degrees from Western Carolina University during the summer school sessions of 2010.
R. Greg Bauer, of Middlesex, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management.
Larry and Patricia Whitehurst of Nashville were united in marriage November 26, 1960 in Bethel, NC. The couple were honored by family and friends at a Golden Annniversary celebration in Greenville on Saturday, November 20, 2010.
Air Force Airman Devonte A. Dickerson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Nashville Elementary A and A/B Honor Roll for teh first Six Weeks Grading Period is as follows:
Nash Community College recently inducted 46 students during its Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society fall induction ceremony.
The Gamma Beta Phi Society is a non-profit, educational, honor and service organization for students in colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Nash Arts’ 10th annual presentation of “A Christmas Carol,” the beloved classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim written by Charles Dickens, opens December 2nd, 3rd and 4th. The play also will be performed the following weekend of December 9th, 10th and 11th opening at 8 p.m. each night with the house opening at 7:30 and a 15 minute intermission, just like all plays everywhere. But something is different this year. Different and amazing!
The Nashville Children’s Christmas Parade and Celebration is set for Saturday, December 4 in downtown Nashville.
The event will begin at 3:45 p.m. on December 4 and children 12 years old or younger are invited to come out with their decorated bikes, wagons, scooters, strollers or themselves and take part in this annual event.
The Thanksgiving holiday brings about an early deadline for printing; therefore, the church news is limited this week.
We had another good lesson in Sunday School from Psalm 91 on God’s protection and deliverance. Ina Jones was the teacher in my class. She always does a good job. “Thank you” Ina for your faithfulness. There were only 81 in attendance but we had seven visitors. “Come back again,” visitors. AJ Jones read the bible verse today. “Thank you.”
Tar River Mental Health Association is gearing up for Operation Santa Claus, their annual holiday drive benefiting those affected by mental illness. The Tar River Mental Health Association, a community partner of United Way Tar River Region, serves members of the community by providing vital support to promote mental wellness and eliminate discrimination through advocacy, education, and service in Nash and Edgecombe counties.
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced December 17, 2010 as the deadline to qualify for funding through 2011 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in North Carolina. Landowners who wish to participate in this ranking and funding cycle should have their applications submitted to their local NRCS Field Office by close of business Friday the 17th.
Nash County members of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) attend the 2010 Equality NC Conference at the Elliott University Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro November 13. The group reviewed anti-bullying policies in state school districts, as well as steps to ensure safe learning environments for all children.
The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer in her lifetime is 1 in 8. Now, area women have a new, state-of-the-art facility with a compassionate health care team at the new Nash Breast Care Center, located in the recently constructed medical office building beside Nash Day Hospital on the Nash Health Care campus.
M.B. Hubbard Elementary 1st six weeks Honor Rolls is as follows:
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- The victory total is now at 31 -- and counting -- for the Nash County Parks and Rec varsity football team.
Going back a few years, the current roster of varsity Firebirds hasn’t been beaten in 31 tries -- a streak that continued last Saturday against SouthWest Edgecombe in the second round of the Statewide Athletics Committee Football Playoffs at Southern Nash’s Firebird Stadium.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK -- Northern Nash has built a substantial college softball pipeline in the past few years, with the likes of Melissa Williams (Peace), Raven Lee (Campbell) and Melissa Avent and Brianne McKenney (both at Pitt CC) all moving on to play at the next level.
Pictured (Above): Northern Nash High School’s Lauren McGrath (front, left) signs a letter-of-intent to continue her fast-pitch softball career at Mount Olive College. Also pictured are (back, l to r) Brian McGrath (father) and NNHS sofball coach Greg Tharrington; (front, right) Denise McGrath (mother).
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School sophomore Randi Price has been voted the 2010 Big East Conference’s Girls Tennis Player of the Year by the league’s coaches for the second year in a row. Price was also awarded the honor as a freshman while playing at Northern Nash.
CHAPEL HILL -- Listed are last Friday’s scores and this Friday’s schedule in the NCHSAA State Football Playoffs:
