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The 89th annual banquet of the Coopers High School alumni Association was held Saturday, April 22 at the Coopers School gymnasium.
A social was held at 4 p.m. President Al Joyner welcomed 150 members and guests at the opening of the meeting at 4:30 p.m. The principal of Coopers School, Michelle Griffin, also welcomed everyone back to the school.
The oldest graduates present were Carlton Cockrell, Class of 1950, and Dorothy Parrish, Class of 1951. All veterans were recognized.

With the theme "A Vision of the Future: Believing in the Beauty of Dreams!" the Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (RMAC) presented its 42nd Jabberwock Scholarship Program on April 23, 2023, at Keihin Auditorium located on the campus of Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro.
The Jabberwock Scholarship Program is held biennially for high school junior and senior young ladies.

SIXTH GRADE - A HONOR ROLL
Lukas Ballance, Mia Ballance, Addison Bartley, Avery Bass, Nathan Batten, Amelia Boykin, William Brantley, Julian Cano, Zoe Comerford, Cameron Deans, Isabel Eigner, Jonathan Guzman-Aguilera, Elisabeth Hacker, Samuel Hardy, Grace Leake, Landon Liles, Kameron Price, Brooklyn Rice, Karen Salazar Alfaro, Rayven Sanford, Dakota Sawrey and Nate Seward

FEDERAL - STATE MARKET NEWS SERVICE, DIVISION OF MARKETING - NCDA&CS
North Carolina's egg prices were lower on all sizes when compared to last week. Supplies are moderate to meet a fair demand. The North Carolina weighted average price quoted Thursday, May 4, for small lot sales of delivered, cartoned, grade "A" eggs was 131.14 for Extra Large, 118.25 for Large, 103.55 for Medium, and 69.00 for Small eggs.

In celebration of National Pollinator Week vist the Nash County Arboretum at the Nash County Agricutlure Center for an enlightening morning of presentations.
Learn about saving the precious Monarchs, attracting butterflies to your yard, beekeeping and the opportunity to tour the beautiful Nash County Arboretum Pollinator Garden plus all the other gardens.

"When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, 'Dear woman, here is your son, and to the disciple, Here is your mother.' From that time on, this disciple took her into his home." (John 19:26-27)
My mother died when I was the tender age of seven. It was a very traumatic time for me. However, God had already made sure that someone would be around to step in and give me the mother's love that I so desperately needed.

Did you know we have something to celebrate? If you pay attention to the deterioration of our nation and world, it can become overwhelming. Satan loves to discourage, especially those who love the Lord and place their trust solely in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 reads, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not depend upon your own understanding. In all you do, seek His will, and He will show you the path to take."

Several new members were baptized on Sunday, May 7 at Red Oak Baptist Church! Those baptized included Caroline May (who was baptized by her father, Chris May, who is ordained); Aaron and Savannah Dunn; and Michael Jones. Congratulations!
A very happy 90th birthday to Barbara Sue Edwards! A birthday celebration was held on Sunday, May 7 at Red Oak Baptist Church Family Life Center. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were there with her as well as many family members and friends.

Southern Nash High School has announced its list of honor roll students for the third nine weeks.

Nash Central High School has announced its list of honor roll students for the third nine weeks.

Rocky Mount High School has announced its list of honor roll students for the third nine weeks.

Carolyn H. Fortenbery, Gregory Wayne Fortenbery, Janet Fortenbery, Jay Handsel Fortenbery, Melissa B. Fortenbery, Dana Fortenbery Nethercutt and Barry Nethercutt to Jay Handsel Fortenbery, Melissa B. Fortenbery, Carolyn H. Fortenbery, Gregory Wayne Fortenbery, Janet Fortenbery, Dana Fortenbery Nethercutt and Barry Nethercutt; 2686 Reges Store Road, Nashville

BUILDING PERMIT (COMMERCIAL)
Michael Tant; 10694 N NC 58; new construction; $35,000
Tony Stewart; 2412 Whitley Wilder Loop Road; renovation/alteration; $16,100
Luke Vinciguerra; 9086 NC 48; renovation/alteration; $24,000

Construction costs for Nashville's Fire Station II could see an increase of around 25 percent, potentially bringing the total price tag for the new fire station to around $5 million.
Nashville's Town Council approved moving forward with the bidding process for construction of the town's second fire station, which will be located on Oak Level Road, across from the Woodfield Subdivision.

The Nash County Board of Education is voicing its opposition over a recent bill aimed at aligning the school board's districts with Nash County Commissioner districts.
Senate Bill 248 is sponsored by Senators Lisa Barnes and Buck Newton and seeks to change the number of members on the Nash County Board of Education.

An Elm City teen was recently awarded Trail Life USA's highest honor.
Joshua Revoir received the Freedom Award on Sunday during a special Court of Honor ceremony. The ceremony was held at First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, who sponsors Troop NC - 0834.

The Nash County Board of Commissioners on Monday denied a request for a small campground near the region's airport.
Property owners of a stretch of land on Millie Field Lane wanted to build a campground with nine campsites and four additional parking spaces.
Without discussion, the board voted unanimously to deny the request during its regular monthly meeting.

Seegars Fence Company recently installed a $10,000 fence for free for a local combat veteran with a new therapy dog.
An Elm City resident, Robert Morris was born and raised in Nash County with family in Nashville. He enlisted in the Navy ahead of the draft and served a tour of duty in Vietnam from 1971 to '72.
Morris suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and had a stroke in October. His doctor insisted he get a therapy dog.

MAY 5
Philadelphia Baptist Church will hold a BBQ Chicken Plate Sale on Friday, May 5 from 11 a.m. until. Plates are $!0 per plate. The church is located at 6701 Taylors Store Road, Nashville.

A call for service was reported on 4/27/23 at 10206 N US 301, Whitakers
Two counts of going armed to the terror of the public and firearm by a felon was reported on 1220 Tyler Lane, Nashville
A misdemeanor larceny was reported on 4/26/23 at 214 Pine Street, Nashville

INCIDENTS
A driving while intoxicated and driving while license revoked impaired rev. was reported on 4/23/23 at S Alston Street and E Church Street, Nashville
A felony larceny was reported on 4/29/23 at 703 E Washington Street

Social media posts helped authorities find and arrest a suspect in multiple vehicle break-ins along Bend of the River Road.
Cody Michael Ulrich, 21, of N.C. 97 in Rocky Mount, faces charges of 23 counts of breaking and entering motor vehicle, five counts of larceny, larceny of firearm and attempted breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. He received a $117,000 bond.

A tree and blue pinwheels have been planted and placed at the Nash County school where a young girl attended prior to her homicide earlier this year.
Christal Lane, 8, went to school at Coopers Elementary until her death Feb. 7.
Last week, teachers and students along with a local organization came together to plant a tree in her memory and place dozens of pinwheels to commemorate Child Abuse Awareness Month.