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Retired Brig. Gen. Arnold Gordon-Bray and his 4-year-old granddaughter Aria celebrate Veterans Day at the Elks Lodge in Nashville on Friday night. Gordon-Bray served in the Army for 34 years, leading Airborne troops in Iraq.

The Town of Red Oak held a Veteran's Day Service on Friday, November 11 at Red Oak Baptist Church. This was a special time to honor all veterans for their service.
The Baptist Men will have their monthly breakfast meeting on Sunday, November 20 at 8:30 am.
A Thanksgiving Service will be hosted by Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, November 20 at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center. Everyone's welcome!

Danny A. Williams Jr. and Jennifer L. Williams to Cody Austin Williams and Jamie Leigh Robertson; a portion of lot 34, all of lot 33 and a portion of lot 31, Block H in Birchwood Homes Subdivision
Junious Hendicks, Carol Hendicks and Carol D. Hendicks to Junious Hendicks, Carol Hendicks and Carol D. Hendicks; 713 South Pine Street, Rocky Mount

Building Permit Commercial
Tillman Carter, 101 W. Nashville Dr.; repair; $6,000
Joshua Godwin, 9985 Tarboro Rd.; miscellaneous; $29,000

On Monday, October 10 leaders from North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) and Nash County Sheriff, Keith Stone, signed a partnership agreement offering educational opportunities to employees of the Nash County Sheriff's Office (NCSO). The partnership allows employees and their immediate families to develop practical skills that they can apply to their careers through certificate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs at NCWU.

On Sunday, November 20th Dr. Daniel Steinert will present a program celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. The program, entitled "Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord" will include works by Bach and Brahms. In addition, hymns and choral works will be presented by Dr. Steinert, piano; Eric McCracken, violin; and Christiana Helwig, soprano. A volunteer chorus of mixed voices will join in the presentation of William Runyon/Brian Hanson's beautiful work, "Great Is Thy Faithfulness". In keeping with tradition, the audience will be invited to participate in the singing of traditional Thanksgiving hymns.

Never-ending. We have been told that animal rescue work is like emptying the ocean with a spoon. Truth!
Our volunteers went in on Thursday to take photos and videos of the pets needing lifesaving solutions. When they arrived, every single dog kennel had a dog and in two kennels, there were two dogs. Not just strays, but also lots of owner surrenders.

Rocky Mount
11/26/2022: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Shenandoah Baptist Church, 3894 Shenandoah Road
11/29/2022: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Arts Education Building, 344 Falls Road

BAILEY -- A suspended police officer has taken his case to local media outlets, pointing the finger at his chief and threatening lawsuits.
Evan Sokolove, on paid leave during an internal investigation, told a local television station and newspaper that he's innocent, and only in trouble because he informed on his police chief and will sue the town if he isn't reinstated.

Appointed Nash County Commissioner Gwen Wilkins has secured her seat on the board by winning her first election for the position.
Wilkins, a Democrat, received 2,878 votes or 60.96% with Turner Votipka, a Republican, receiving 1,843 votes or 39.04%.
Wilkins, a 67-year-old retiree, was appointed last year to serve out the term of the late Mary Wells.
"I wish Mary was here to see it," Wilkins said.

Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone will continue his fight against gangs, guns and drugs into a third term.
Stone handily defeated longtime deputy David Brake in Tuesday's election with Stone receiving 21,956 votes or 61.80% to Brake's 13,570 votes or 38.20%.
"It's easy to run a campaign on the performance of these deputies," Stone told a packed house at a results watch party the Elks Lodge in Nashville.
Stone said his investigators have more cases in federal court than any other agency in eastern North Carolina.

BAILEY -- The town's top law enforcement officer has been placed on leave during an internal investigation.
Police Chief Kathy Callahan and Officer Evan Sokolove are at home with pay while town officials look into alleged malfeasance related to salary documentation.
"The Chief and Officer in question have been placed on a paid administrative leave while the town conducts an internal investigation," said Town Attorney Ryan King with Fields & Cooper of Nashville.

NASH COUNTY - While not as prevalent as the past few years, catalytic converter theft continues to be a problem in Nash County.
Most converter thefts come in spurts, said Maj. Eddie Moore with the Nash County Sheriff's Office.
"You will usually get one or two thieves who start hitting multiple locations," Moore said. "Once we arrest them, it dies down for a while, until someone else comes along. We have only had a few thefts this year so far, compared to other years where we got hit significantly."

NASHVILLE - A long-time teacher and coach said a swimming pool is needed in the Town of Nashville.
Grover Battle came before town council last Tuesday suggesting council members consider a swimming pool for residents.
"Our kids need a recreational swimming pool," Battle said.
Battle said there were many reasons a pool was beneficial. Learning to swim was an important life skill, Battle added.

NASH COUNTY - Commercial and residential growth is growing across Nash County, according to the folks who work to attract businesses to the area.
Projects underway in Nash County include 2.5 million square feet of industrial space to be developed with a potential of $300 million in investment and $2.1 million in potential future tax revenue meaning up to 800-1,000 potential jobs, said Andy Hagy, the county's director of economic development.
"We want growth that's good," Hagy said. "We don't want smokestacks."