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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
In order to grow and emphasize learning a little more, Tant's Kiddie Land Childcare Center felt the first step should be a name change. So on May 4, Learning Adventures Child Development Center and Preschool LLC held a ribbon cutting celebrating their new name.
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Car enthusiasts now have another place to go for their automotive needs, thanks to the recent opening of Advance Auto Parts in Nashville.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter
GREENSBORO - Northern Nash's boys track and field team has been so dominant this season that the Knights haven't even needed to pay attention to overall team standings.
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BARCO -- Just when the NEW 6 3-A Conference was getting a little praise for getting four baseball teams into the playoffs, its members ran up goose eggs in the win column when they actually hit field last Tuesday on the opening night of the N.C High School Athletic Association's second season.
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ROCKY MOUNT -- Rarely does a sophomore command much attention in high school sports in these parts, especially in baseball.
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ROCKY MOUNT -- The operative word for the 2006 edition of the Coleman-Pitt American Legion Post 58 baseball team is "new."
RED OAK -- Northern Nash High basketball coach Grover Battle will host the annual NNHS Girls Hoops Camp from June 12-15 at the NN Gymnasium in Red Oak.
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The final two suspects in a early morning home invasion were arrested Tuesday morning in Edgecombe County, thanks to the combined efforts of the Nash County Sheriff's Department, the NC Highway Patrol, Alcohol Law Enforcement and the State Bureau of Investigation. A total of five suspects were charged in connection with the invasion and are in custody.
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STANHOPE - Northern Nash's young softball team could easily use Wilson Fike as a barometer for future success.
Certainly, in a few seasons, the Lady Knights, loaded with freshmen, would love to occupy the lofty level that Fike currently holds in the NEW-6 Conference.
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Just as the 10th Annual Blooming Festival was wrapping up, the festival committee was already jotting down notes on how to make next year's even better.
"The planning has already somewhat started," said Committee Co-Chair Cindy Puckett. "We'll kick into high gear after we're rested up."
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After announcing proposed plans for Nashville's Cooley library and town hall last week, some citizens think the two should swap places so the library will be more accessible to students.
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By Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Castalia Mayor Ellene Leonard did not comment last week on the recent passing of Town Commissioner and former mayor Margaret Patterson. However, she did say that "regrettably, there is a vacancy on the board to fill." She explained that the General Statutes demand that the current town board appoint someone to fill the post of Margaret Patterson, who was herself appointed to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of former town commissioner Jennifer Pernell.
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In a recessed meeting Monday morning, the 2006-2007 budget was presented to Nash County board members. The $82.7 million budget calls for a $.05 increase in the ad valorem tax rate, an increase some commissioners weren't willing to immediately accept.
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Nashville's Board unanimously authorized Town Manager, Preston Mitchell, to add a $9,500 career development assessment bonus for all Town of Nashville employees to the 2006-2007 fiscal year budget during a workshop meeting Tuesday afternoon.
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A Nashville Elementary teacher is now a published author in two national music magazines. Music teacher Mandy Bailey published the articles, titled "The String Family" and "Egg 'Beat'ers," in two separate magazines this year. "I thought it was something worth sharing," Bailey said of the articles. "The hardest part was bringing it down to their (the kid's) level."
Wal-Mart could soon be rolling back prices in Nashville, as plans for the Supercenter are said to be underway. Though Wal-Mart officials would not confirm the locating of the store here, sources say neighbors surrounding the proposed site have received blueprints detailing the layout of the store.
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Spring Hope's proposed 2006-2007 budget calls for no tax or fee increases, but may give employees a three percent pay increase.
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Storms raged through the Nash County Sunday night but left little damage, according to Nash County EMS Director Brian Brantley.
NASHVILLE – Arthur Glenn Barnes, 71, died Saturday, May 13, 2006. He was born in Johnston County to the late Walter J. and Flossie Bass Barnes., He was preceded in death by his wife, Helga Treasure Barnes; sisters Fannie Leigh Nines and Christine Lewis; and brothers Chester, Joseph, Walter Jr., George and Robert Barnes.
Annie Lou Bobbitt Partin Mills passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Mayview Convalescent Center. Her family would like to thank all of the wonderful caregivers at Mayview for their loving care during her stay with them of over 16 years. We would also like to give special thanks to her brother and sister-in-law, C.B. and Lottie Lee Tutor, and Faye Cherchas and Bobbie Best for their years of devoted care and love.
WL Greene School held its Award's Day on Tuesday, April 25. Students were presented certificates for good attendance, A and A/B Honor Roll as well as highest average and most improved for each subject.
In honor and recognition of the North Carolina poultry industry's strong significance in bolstering the state's economy, North Carolina Governor Michael F. Easley recently proclaimed April as "Poultry Month" in the Tar Heel State.
I know that as a moonlighting newspaper columnist, I am mentally limited by nature, but last week's big news out of Nashville left me confused, surprised, saddened and shaking my head.
Last week's news of the plans for Nashville's library, town hall and police department has brought mixed emotions to many folks across town.
I have considered the proposed plans, trying to look at all sides, but honestly I am not satisfied with the council's decisions.
