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Nash Community College students and Nash County Animal Services hosted a free canine adoption event Saturday.
A recent vote by the Nash County Board of Commissioners will allow for similar free events to be held.
Normally, adoption fees total $50, but now at adoption events, fees can be waived if the animal shelter is full, according to the new rule created last week by commissioners at the tailend of their annual legislative dinner.

A WONDERFUL EVENT was held on Saturday March 28 at the Nash Community Collage presented by the Veterinary Medical Technology staff and students. It was well organized and well attended. Such a fun day! Two of the Animal Control Officers utilized the county's mobile unit and brought 13 dogs. They were well loved by all and at the end of the day 8 of the dogs were adopted!!

Keith Rogers Jr. recently started work as Rocky Mount's new city manager.
He spent his first day on the job meeting with key staff members before attending a City Council Committee of the Whole work session.
"I am excited to be in Rocky Mount," Rogers said. "I eagerly look forward to working with our leadership team and the city's workforce as we strive for excellence in delivering services to our residents.

Donnie Perry (at right) was recently recognized by Wayne Outlaw, at left, Past Ruritan National President, on achieving 50 years of perfect attendance as a member of the Benvenue Ruritan Club in the Rocky Mount-Durham District. In addition to receiving a certificate, Donnie was presented with a 50- year name badge.

"I am the bread of life," Jesus told them. "No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again. John 6:35 CSB
God told Moses to have the table for the bread of the Presence built for the tabernacle and stacked with twelve loaves as a way to remind Israel of His gracious provision for all their needs (Ex. 25:23-30; Lev. 24:5-9).

Women in Action missions group met on Tuesday, March 11 at Red Oak Baptist Church. They had their program and prayer and also made special Easter snacks with scripture. Goodies were donated to the Red Oak Fire Department.
The Baptist Men had their monthly breakfast together on Sunday, March 19.

We have been hearing so much about former President Jimmy Carter over the last several weeks. From all reports, it appears President Carter is in the final stages of his life.
Reading about him and seeing TV stories about him lately, it reminded me of comments he made during an interview in November 1976. President Carter shocked the nation when he admitted he had looked at other women with lust.

Governor Roy Cooper recently announced North Carolina boards and commissions appointments and nominations, including a Nash County resident.
Cooper nominated Scott A. Tyson, of Nashville, for reappointment to the North Carolina State Board of Agriculture.
Tyson was nominated as a fruit or vegetable farmer. Tyson is the President of Oakland Grove Farming Corporation. Tyson has served on the board since 2017.

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Soprano Joy Jan Jones and pianist Jonathan Levin, both of whom have performed previously at Cherry Hill, will combine their talents in performance at the plantation home venue on Sunday, March 26th at 3:00 PM.
Joy Jan Jones is a versatile performance artist in high demand. She is an independent, multi-genre singer, instrumentalist, writer, curator, model and actress. Based in New York , she has been featured at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. She has been highlighted in TimeOutNY Magazine twice.

Edgecombe Community College has graduated its largest class of Basic Law Enforcement Training cadets in the program's history.
On March 8, 21 cadets graduated from ECC's 12th Basic Academy of Basic Law Enforcement Training. All but several of the graduates have been hired and will be taking their oaths of office soon.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School girls soccer coach Robbie Kennedy hopes an increased challenge level in the non-league portion of his club's schedule will pay off once the Ladybirds begin their Big East Conference regular season title defense.
That defense started Tuesday when the Ladybirds tangled with Nash Central -- another club with high hopes heading into the league slate.

Southern Nash High School's Emory Gibson (right) gains possession of the ball during the Ladybirds' matchup against Currituck at The Brittany Girls Soccer Showcase at Gillette Park in Wilson.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central is off to a strong start to the 2023 boys tennis season as the Bulldogs look to once again be a factor in the Class 2-A portion of the Big East Conference standings -- and maybe even beyond.
Central has played in five close team matches to date and won two of them, including key league victories over Southern Nash (5-4) and Franklinton (7-1).

STANHOPE -- New coach, same result -- that's the story to date for the Southern Nash High School baseball squad.
Under first-year head coach Kwamaine Battle, the Firebirds are enjoying some early-season success, including a pair of Big East Conference victories last week against Nash Central.