ROCKY MOUNT - Zachary Quentin Dowd, 25, of Rocky Mount, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Rocky Mount location of H. D. Pope Funeral Home.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County Emergency Services tested its incident command and triage systems recently through a training exercise held at Nash Community College.
The exercise was based off an incident that occurred in 2003 at a Rhode Island nightclub. In that incident, almost 100 people were killed and dozens more were injured.
I think it was an ancient philosopher and then later, a very average pop band in the 1980s who said, “If you love something, set it free.”
That may be true of some things, such as credit cards and women who have done you wrong. But leaving three males at home, with no written guidelines of any kind, that’s more than setting something free. That’s just poor judgement.
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Letter to the Editor:
It is impossible to adequately express my appreciation for the support and vote of confidence expressed for me at the polls. I am humbled and overwhelmed with the kindness and hard work that so many friends and neighbors put forth to assure my election. Please know that every decision I make on your behalf will be done prayerfully after thoroughly studying and understanding the issue presented.
Next week around this time, I’ll be starting my ritual fasting to prepare for Thanksgiving.
It doesn’t feel like Thanksgiving but nonetheless, it’s here and I’m going to be ready.
Since I’ve been married, Thanksgiving has been a challenge. Actually, all holidays are a challenge. Both of our families live in Pitt County and we’re expected to be at both Thanksgiving celebrations.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
Wayne Joyner demonstrates a gyroscopic principle with a bicycle wheel while Mrs. C.H. Fries, science teacher, looks on during a special science project. Leon Zirkle, the traveling science teacher of Oak Ridge Tennesse, visited Nashville High School during this week. This photo originally published November 6, 1958 in The Nashville Graphic.
Wake Electric announced recently that 39 teachers in Johnston, Franklin, Granville, Wake, Nash, Durham and Vance counties have been awarded Bright Ideas grants, totaling more than $50,000 in grant monies. The grants will be used for a variety of class-room programs throughout the school year.
Mick and Peggy Patterson of Rocky Mount celebrated their 60th anniversary on November 10, 2010. The Pattersons have two children, Ricky Lane Patterson and Faith Denise Patterson Stone, both of Rocky Mount. They have one grandchild, Alexandria Denise Stone.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 620, Nashville present a check to Christy Southhall, Coordinator for the Nash Senior Center, to assist needy seniors during the holiday season. More funds are needed to do the job well. If interested call Christy at 459-7681. Pictured left to right are Willa Wagner (TOPS Treasurer), Christy Southhall (Senior Center Coordinator) and Rachel Ervin (TOPS Leader).
Paige Emig of Southern Nash High School, left, a National High School Scholar, and Lauren Campbell of Rocky Mount High School, right, a member of the National Honor Society, were honored by Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club as Students-of-the-Week for Nov. 8-12. They are both on their respective varsity volleyball teams.
A team of 5 students at Nash Central High School have entered the fourth annual Lexus Eco Challenge, a national contest that encourages middle and high school students to develop and implement environmental programs that positively impact their communities.
Spring Hope Elementary School served veterans lunch last Tuesday during its annual appreciation luncheon. Pictured above is Cpl. J.R. Reynolds with his daughter Ryleigh. Reynolds is now a police officer with the City of Rocky Mount.
Brigadier General Bobby G. Webb speaks during Veterans Services in Rocky Mount.
Civilian Tamara D. Pope, daughter of Gloria J. Allen of Rocky Mount and Michael E. Pope, of Nashville, recently enlisted in the United States Navy under the Delayed Entry Program at Navy Recruiting District, Raleigh.
The program allows recruits to enter the Navy and take up to one year to complete prior commitments such as high school. Using recruiters as mentors, this program helps recruits ease into the transition from civilian to military life.
Nash Community College (NCC) is pleased to announce that seven of its faculty members have received professor distinction. These professors have demonstrated outstanding support of Nash Community College’s mission through teaching excellence, student support, community service and awareness and have been promoted from instructors into Nash Community College’s inaugural professorate class.
Cedar Isle dairy farm traveled to Lewisburg, West Virginia to compete in the Beef and Dairy Cattle Shows at the West Virginia Fair.
Cole Strickland Competed in the Short Horn Beef Cattle Show with “Bella” and took a 6th place. Cole also competed the Ayrshire Competition with “Mollee” and took first place in the Winter Yearling Class.
Following are events scheduled at Nash Arts this fall. The center is located at 100 East Washington Street, downtown Nashville.
For additional information or tickets, call 252-459-4734.
After five weeks of training, and a comprehensive exam, seven students recently graduated from Nash Community College’s Detention Officer Certification Course. The state accredited course is designed to teach the latest skills necessary for service as a sworn detention officer in North Carolina.
Rocky Mount Kiwanians gathered 70 strong at a recent luncheon meeting to hear N. C. Attorney General Roy A. Cooper III, 53.
The former Nasvhille lawyer was introduced by Wink Hardesty, who credited the speaker’s success to his wife Kristin and three daughters, Hilary, Natalie, and Claire.
The Edgecombe/Nash & Vicinity Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows Association was found November 14, 2009. The association organizers are Dr. Audrey Lucille Battle, Mrs. Deborah J. Battle, Reverend Katie McClain, Pastor Juanita Phillips, Mrs. Gwen Jones, Mrs. Renee Tillery and Mrs. Shirley Parker. These seven faithful sisters, met and organized this association at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Rocky Mount where the Reverend GE Battle is the Senior Pastor.
Michael Baker, center, the executive director of the OIC Family Medical Center, spoke to the Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club on November 11. Program Chair Richard Joyner, right, and President Jon Wiggs, left, show their appreciation.
It was a very special day at Ephesus on Sunday as we held an ordination ceremony for our Student Pastor Dan Crumley.
The service began with special music by the Ephesus Men’s Choir singing “There’s Something About That Name”. The men’s choir also provided our message in music, “I’ll Fly Away”.
We welcomed 92 students in Sunday school today. What a joy and privilege to study God’s Word every week.
The colorful, pretty mum was given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Matthews, Sr. by their family.
Sympathy is extended to the Russel Matthews family. He died early this morning.
Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon topic was “We Will Always Be Strangers in the World, Part 2”, based on I Peter 1:1-2. The truth found here is that we are strangers in the world precisely because we are chosen by God to be His people. We need to stand fast and stand up for Jesus. The choir sang “O the Love of My Redeemer”. Sanctuary flowers were given by Aubrey and Kathy Farmer in honor of their son-in-law, Derrick Pittman, who is serving with the US Air Force in Korea.
