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Letters to the Editor:
Our State legislature is grappling with a projected North Carolina “population tsunami” of four million additional people between 2000 and 2030 for a total population of twelve million, or a fifty percent increase. That will make our great State of North Carolina the seventh most populated state, ahead of both Michigan and Ohio, up from the current national ranking of tenth. Such a population increase will nearly equal South Carolina’s current population of four million.
Fireworks used to scare me. They were loud and I could never figure out where they were coming from. More importantly, I could never figure out where they went once they exploded in the air. I was always scared they’d fall on my head. But still, each year, I’d venture out with my dad to witness the spectacle of July 4 in Greenville. It truly isn’t July 4 without fireworks, no matter how scary they are as a kid.
NASHVILLE -Nash County Health Department (NCHD) can provide free mammograms to qualifying women!
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of death among all women in the United States. In 2004, Nash County had a female breast cancer incidence rate of 178.9, much higher than the states average of 141.3.
Keep America Beautiful of Nash & Edgecombe Counties recently announced the winners of the “Students for Recycling” Program as part of the Great American Cleanup events held in Nash & Edgecombe counties. The following participating schools collected plastic bottles/containers from April 2 - May 31: Red Oak Elementary School, Williford Elementary School, and Northern Nash High School.
RALEIGH – Roland Harris Vaughan III, president of the Terpsichorean Club of Raleigh, announced recently that invitations have been issued to the 81st annual North Carolina Debutante Ball. The event will be held in Raleigh on Sept. 6, 7 and 8. The formal presentation of young women from across the state will highlight the weekend festivities.
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently recognized 13 employees of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Veterinary Division with Employee of the Month honors for their efforts to protect North Carolina’s poultry industry.
WILSON – Two hundred and fifty-three Barton College seniors received diplomas on May 20 during the school’s 105th annual commencement exercises. Participating in the ceremony were students who completed their baccalaureate degree requirements in December 2006 and May 2007, as well as candidates who expect to fulfill requirements over the summer.
Barton College students were recently honored at the Academic Recognition Luncheon held prior to the end of the spring semester.
Amy L. Winham, PT, has been named joint care coordinator of the Nash Joint Replacement Center.
Ward Drug Company of Nashville and Gary Glisson RPh welcomes Dr. Bobby Godwin Pharm D as staff pharmacist and wellness consultant.
Erin Griffin of Rocky Mount was awarded a BA in Theatre during spring commencement exercises at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina.
Here are the Children’s Museum & Science Center activities for the month of July 2007.
NASHVILLE -- Some teams claim to have a backyard rivalry, but it’s actually true with the Nash Rec and Birchwood swim programs.
The clubs’ respective pools are located just a few hundred yards away from each other along the outskirts of the Birchwood Country Club Golf Course.
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT - Nash County Post 58’s players couldn’t wait to take a break from the heat and hit the beach for the first time this summer.
But Kerr Lake and Benson Post 109 felt their wrath before they donned swim trunks.
NASHVILLE - The Nash County Parks & Recreation Tennis Team, coached by Randy Price, has competed in several recent matches.
On June 19, Nash Rec played a match at Kinston County Club. KCC won 6-3. Individual winners for Nash County in singles were Josh Harris (8-2), Randi Price (8-4) and Gabe Branch (8-5). Haley Smith, Adam Glover and Kaley Price also participated in this event.
ZEBULON - Four Carolina Mudcats were named to the North Division All-Star team, the Southern League announced last week.
RHPs Gaby Hernandez, Scott Nestor and IFs Lee Mitchell and Chase Lambin were named to the club, which will take on the South Division All-Stars on July 9 in Pearl, Miss., at Trustmark Park.
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
CHAPEL HILL - Wilson Fike, despite having Rocky Mount nip at its heels all year long, held on to first place in the year-long Wachovia Cup race for overall sports supremacy in the NEW 6 Athletic Conference.
TSYS has promoted two members of its senior management team to the executive level, including a Nash County native. Dorenda K. Weaver and Ryland L. Harrelson have been promoted to executive vice president, effective May 2. Harrelson is a Rocky Mount native.
The University of Scranton conferred more than 1,400 graduate and undergraduate degrees, including approximately 900 bachelor’s and associate’s degrees, 503 master’s degrees and 17 doctoral degrees, at its Memorial Day weekend commencement ceremonies.
Nash Health Care System and William van der Meulen, Outreach Coordinator, Nash Community College, were recently named the 2007 Outstanding Contributors by the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools’ Youth Apprenticeship Program Steering Committee at the annual awards banquet held at the Business & Industry Center at Nash Community College. Both Nash Health Care System (NHCS) and van der Meulen were honored for steadfast support of the youth apprenticeship program, students and staff.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
NASHVILLE - Murphy USA submitted site plans to the Town of Nashville recently, adding to the list of businesses looking to locate here.
Murphy USA, an oil company based out of Arkansas, submitted sketch plans to the town in April. They submitted a more specific site plan on June 11, according to Town Planner Gene Foxworth.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A woman convicted of murdering a Nashville man was released from prison Monday, an official with the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission confirmed.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville resident Don Glisson first got involved with the Lion’s Club simply because he was asked to. Now, 57 years later, he’s still a member and hopes to serve as long as he is able.
Last Tuesday evening, Glisson received a special pin honoring him for 50 years of service.
Glisson first joined the Lion’s Club in Washington, NC in 1950. In November 1953, he transferred to Nashville’s Club. In 57 years, he’s served as president of Nashville’s Club four times. He’s also served as zone chair and area director. In 1959, he became the District Governor, where he served for one year. This year, Glisson will serve the two-year seat on the Board of Directors for the Nashville Lion’s Breakfast Club.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nash County’s Health Department was among those honored at the NC Prevention Partners annual meeting Wednesday, June 6.
The recognition was for the department’s Friends Unraveling Nutrition, or FUN, program, which started in 2005.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Spring Hope’s Board adopted the 2007-2008 budget Thursday night after a brief public hearing. No one spoke in opposition to the budget.
