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Samuel Batchelor (b.1748 Norfolk Co. VA- d. August 1827 Nash Co. NC). was a patriot from Nash County who fought in the Revolutionary War.
Samuel would serve in the Revolutionary War with the Halifax County Regiment of the North Carolina Militia. This regiment would participate in several battles and skirmishes throughout the war.

This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on July 22, 1976. Marshall Baines, left, a Nash County tobacco farmer, Jim Stephenson, center, Nash County farm agent, and Calvin Horne, Nash County tobacco farmer, discuss that year's crop at the Horne and Walston farm located west of Rocky Mount.

This week, we begin to investigate five possible reasons God allows evil to exist, which can be extracted from the biblical text. First, the Bible is quite clear that God allows evil to exist as a form of punishment for sin. Second, some evil comes about due to the consequences of others' sin. Third, some evil comes about due to the consequences of evil done by spiritual beings. Fourth, the biblical text indicates that God allows evil to exist as a pathway to the greater good. And fifth, the biblical text suggests that some evil is beyond our finite human ability to understand.

Sometimes, you just get weary or burdened about a trial you are going through. In this world, if often seems an all too frequent occasion. I guess the old saying, "Misery loves company", is a good fit. Indeed, Jesus offers us the chance to share our burdens. It doesn't necessarily lighten our land, but it can change the way we see it and feel about it.
But there is more here than meets the eye about what Jesus is saying. His appeal is not just about sharing our burdens.

The Baptist Men enjoyed their monthly breakfast meeting on Sunday, June 21.
The youth and chaperones of Red Oak Baptist Church enjoyed an awesome trip to MFuge. This year they traveled to James Madison University in Virginia for the camp. Several of the campers and chaperones shared their experiences there. Some worked with PCY (painting, construction, and yardwork) while others worked with a large church to prepare for their upcoming Vacation Bible School.

Coopers Ruritan Club honored their 2026 Ruritan Scholarship winners at their June meeting. The recipient of the E.C. Pearce Scholarship was awarded to Brianna Frazier, a graduating senior from Southern Nash High School. Brianna will be attending Nash Community College this fall studying Health Care. The Coopers Ruritan Scholarship was awarded to Kaitlin Sengler, who graduated from Early College at Nash Community College.

JMK Rentals, LLC to Rafael Esquivias Jr. and Sarai Jimenez; 629 Western Avenue, Nashville; $175,000
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, United States of America to Stanch Mortgage Loan Trust M and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB; 1616 Greys Mill Road, Rocky Mount
Foundation Home Builders, LLC to Ubilio Sarbelio Recinos; Ambergate Subdivision, Phase II, Lot 34; $229,500

Second degree kidnapping; assault on a female reported at 1009 Garden Gate Dr., Rocky Mount on 5/18/26
Felony possession marijuana reported at 10696 E NC 97, Rocky Mount on 5/18/26
Larceny felony reported at 11826 International Dr., Middlesex on 5/22/26
Possession cocaine; possession of drug paraphernalia reported at 1921 N. Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount n 5/20/26

Child abuse-misdemeanor reported at Westwood Circle, Nashville on 6/24/26
Trespass second degree reported at 100 East Evans Dr., Nashville on 6/22/26
Disclosure of private images reported at Westwood Circle Dr., Nashville on 6/23/26
Larceny misdemeanor reported at 1205 Eastern Ave., Nashville on 6/23/26

NASHVILLE - Two weeks after the Nash County Board of Education dusted off the "for sale" sign for the W.L Greene School property in Nashville, Nash County is showing some interest.
Declared surplus at the June 1st school board meeting, which freed up the property to be put on the market, the former school was formally offered up to Nash County commissioners at their June 15 meeting.

NASHVILLE - Effective July 1st, Nashville residents will have a change in bulk item, electronics and yard waste pickup dates. Town officials say the reason for the town code changes is to make manpower and equipment usage more efficient, thereby freeing up additional man hours for other duties, such as pothole repair. BULK ITEMS
Bulk items - including used electronics- will now be picked up, by appointments, once a month- on the first Friday of each month- rather than every week.

Ken White, Nash Community College instructor, and Ashley Hamlet, Assistant Nashville Parks and Rec Director, work to begin bee removal from a tree that fell on Boddie Street June 17th. The tree limb brought down electrical lines and a transformer, impacting 13 local Duke Energy customers. A second, unrelated power interruption from another tree limb falling affected 740 customers.

NASHVILLE- In an attempt to evaluate both near and long term needs of volunteer fire departments, county leaders are working on creating a Nash County Fire Services Working Group to start the process. An initial meeting is planned for early July.
Deputy County Manager Jonathan Boone said June 15th that the Working Group was intended to "provide a structured forum for collaboration between Nash County and the volunteer fire departments," of which there are 15.

NASHVILLE - A wastewater assessment of Nashville's sewer system has come back with surprising news, considering the age of the pipes. In a nutshell, the pipes are "fair," with no imminent failure, but will need ongoing lining to prolong their lives another 50 years.
Mike Tolson, engineer with Mac, Gay and Associates, reported generally on a 75-page asset inventory assessment (AIA); the work being required for the town to receive a related $150,000 AIA grant and part of a ten-year capital improvement plan.

RALEIGH - A May 2026 Senate bill leaders say was filed to protect Rocky Mount utility customers has received some significant tweaks from the House, including the establishment of a Public Utility Advisory Committee that would include customers who live outside city limits.
Senate Bill 1076, whose short title is the Rocky Mount/Louisburg Utility Rev./Advisory, was voted on Tuesday by a House committee; it will now continue to the House Rules committee and then to the main floor. Should it pass all those hurdles, it then goes back to the Senate for its approval.

Effective immediately, the Town of Nashville has implemented Mandatory Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures and is asking all customers to help reduce water usage by at least 10%.

For the third year in a row, a team of Seniors from the Nash County Senior Center has placed first in the Downeast Senior games and is headed to Cary to compete in the state finals Sept. 18th. The group, shown here in "hippie" costumes created by Jane Tyson, performed a cardio drumming performance to "That's The Way I Like It" at the senior games local opening in April but were awarded first place May 18th at the Imperial Center.