WILSON – Cuyler Deems Best, Jr., 66, of Wilson died on April 24, 2006 after a lengthy illness. A native of Wayne County, he was the youngest son of the late Cuyler Deems Best, Sr. and Frances Herring Best. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University and taught vocational agriculture in Nash County for over 30 years.
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Mike Brantley - The Soap Box
Without trying to be overly dramatic, I have to relate an episode recently that burdened — wait, no ... crippled — my business and personal life. It caused mental anguish as well as embarrassment.
April is just about over which means before we know it, summertime will be here. It has been a month full of happenings all over the county, including two things we all should pay more close attention to. April is Prevent Child Abuse Month and Sexual Abuse Awareness Month.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter
LOUISBURG — Collin Haggerty's family moved to Nashville 10 years ago, and one of the first people he befriended was Tripp Dubose. One decade later, Haggerty and Dubose, now juniors in high school, have remained close pals as students at Wilson Greenfield School.
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT — Rocky Mount captured its second straight Rocky Mount Gryphons Easter Baseball Tournament title last Tuesday evening with a 6-2 victory over Clayton in the championship game.
RED OAK — Ashlyn's Run will be held this Saturday on the cross-country course at Red Oak Middle School. The event will feature a 5K race for all participants, along with a two-mile event that is designed for students in eighth grade and below.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A Nashville teen was killed instantly and a 15-year-old passenger injured Saturday night when their all-terrain vehicle crashed into a barn on Wildlife Road.
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By Michele Cruz, Graphic Correspondent
Superintendent Rick McMahon presented the Nash-Rocky Mount (N-RMS) Board of Education proposed changes to the current student academic achievement policy that take an aggressive stance to help students succeed.
One hundred is Ruby Stallings' lucky number, at least for this year. The Nashville resident turned 100 on April 14 and was given a birthday party at Nash Grover Manor, where she resides, with over 100 of her closest friends and family attending the special event. Her children attribute hard work as the reason for Stallings' long life.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville officials held an emergency meeting last week to approve a resolution requesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) appropriate funds for a new library and town hall. Now, the town will wait and see if USDA approves the $2.28 million loan before announcing plans for the new building.
Historic 1850 homes as well as homes built in later years will be showcased in the 2006 Spring Homes Tour presented by Preservation Warrenton, Sat. and Sun. April 29 and 30.
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. 1st Sgt. Faye J. Ellison has retired from the U.S. Air Force after more than 22 years of military service. Prior to retiring, Ellison served as a wing information management functional manager for the 437th Communications Squadron at Charleston Air Force Base, North Charleston, S.C.
United Drugs, a leading independent pharmacy cooperative announced Gary Glission, R.Ph, FACA, FIACP, as their 2006 Board Chair.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Nash County Sheriff's Office has arrested four suspects in the Monday night shooting death of 26-year-old Derek Thomas Smith. Smith, of the Sandy Cross area, was visiting a home at 8836 David Way in Sharpsburg when two men reportedly entered the home wielding a 12-gauge shotgun.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE — It rained on everyone's parade Monday at the Ladybird Invitational Softball Tournament at Southern Nash. In more ways than one for host Southern Nash, along with backyard neighbor Nash Central.
HOLLISTER – Murnard "Murdock" Richardson, 44, died Monday, April 10, 2006. Funeral services were held April 14 at Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Al Cooper officiating. Burial followed in the Ivory Hill Church Cemetery.
NASHVILLE - Ray Lee Rose, 74 died Tuesday, April 11, 2006. He was born in Nash County April 9, 1932 son of the late James Bennie Rose and Betty Cooper Rose.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter
LOUISBURG — One-time dugout mates at Southern Nash found themselves on the opposite sides of the field last Wednesday afternoon. That's when Dana Shelton's Louisburg College Lady Hurricanes squared off against the Pitt Community College Lady Bulldogs, who feature Brittany Tom on their roster.
BURLINGTON — North Carolina Wesleyan College claimed its first conference championship in six years and its sixth overall in the last 13 with a 16-0 defeat over Greensboro in the championship game of the 2006 USA South Conference Tournament last Saturday afternoon.
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT — If it's spring, you can bet your last dollar rain will interrupt almost any Easter high school baseball tournament. Rocky Mount's long-time event, the Rocky Mount Gryphons Easter Baseball Tournament, got off to a fine start last Saturday at Gryphon Stadium with sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 80s.
Rumors are flying, everyone around town knows, but yet nobody can seem to own up to the fact that Wal-Mart is almost certainly coming to Nashville. We've talked with town officials, Wal-Mart real estate officials, engineers, and just about everyone else affiliated with the big box giant's project.
I pride myself on my desire
Why just the other day, I was bragging about this to a friend when I corrected him on a comment, "You know [friend], I'm not close-minded, just narrow-minded."
North Carolina agricultural land is a treasure that has been cultivated and enriched by farmers since colonists first set foot on Tar Heel soil. To celebrate and better protect this resource, the N.C. General Assembly passed the Farmland Preservation Enabling Act in 1986. The law enables county boards of commissioners to create Voluntary Agricultural Districts (VAD) and adopt special ordinances.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
After three and a half years of working on the new zoning ordinance, Spring Hope's Board unanimously approved the first reading during their meeting Monday night. The amended ordinance was approved with no discussion though the board thanked those who had worked long hours to get the ordinances ready for approval. Commissioner Clyde Best said he felt the ordinance would prove to be an asset to the town.
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Graphic photo by Amanda Clark
W.L. Greene Chorus students visited Trinity Retirement Village and Nash Grove Manor on Thursday to sing songs to residents. The students who participated volunteered for the special event. The group sang several songs at each location. Pictured in the top photo, Marah Banks and Jamal Gill lead students in song.
