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THIRD GRADE - A HONOR ROLL
Eric Fernandez, Noah Monteith, Genesis Sherman, Sophie Sims and Katelyn Walters

The Shelter has been short staffed for a long time. In particular, there is no on-site supervisor.
Being short-handed has created coverage issues and sometimes the Shelter has closed during the public open hours for an emergency. Phones go unanswered and messages not responded to.

Most Christians understand the old law of sowing and reaping all too well. My son, however, came to understand it in a real and personal way when he was 13. It gave me an excellent opportunity to remind him just how much biblical principles continue to have application and meaning in our lives. It was also a way to share an important spiritual truth with you about God's love for us.

Red Oak Baptist Church welcomes Trish Wright and Paul and Beverly Mayring to the church family
Women in Action missions group met on Monday, February 13 at Red Oak Baptist Church.
The Baptist Men will have their monthly breakfast on Sunday, February 19 at 8:30 am.

Edgecombe Community College recently announced its President's List for the Fall 2022 semester. The following full-time students earned a 4.0 grade point average, placing them on the President's List.
President's List students include Jocelyn Brumley, of Bailey, Thomas Lane, of Elm City, and Davonte Arnold, Terrence Baker, Keziah Battle, Rasheen McKinnies and Jasmine Wooden all of Rocky Mount.

Leaders from North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) and Nash County Emergency Services (NCES) met on Thursday, February 9 on the University's campus to sign a partnership agreement offering educational opportunities to employees of NCES. The alliance allows employees and their immediate families to develop practical skills they can apply to their careers through certificate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs at NCWU.

The Dunn Center at North Carolina Wesleyan University has been the recipient of multiple grants that will allow for the renovation of various spaces in the facility. The Dunn Center opened in 1996 with many of the spaces still in their original form.
The DeLeon Carter Foundation has donated $14,000 for the renovation of the Sweatt Courtyard, located adjacent to the Carlton Board Room.

Two counts of resisting arrest/hinder and delay and misdemeanor domestic violence protective order was reported on 2/8/23 at 11005 Walker Lane, Whitakers
A financial transaction card fraud was reported on 2/10/23 at 11166 Simms Road, Bailey
A domestic disturbance was reported on 2/9/23 at 296 Pine Street, Nashville

INCIDENTS
A possession of cocaine was reported on 2/5/23 at 1205 Eastern Avenue
A criminal receipt of goods fraudulently was reported on 2/5/23 at 475 W Washington Street

BUILDING PERMIT
(RESIDENTIAL)
Donald Boyette; 4555 US 264A; detached accessory; $6,500
Francisco Luzano Silverio; 13143 Thrasher Court; new single family; $80,000

A Winter Backyard Birds program will be held on Feb. 18 from 10-11 a.m. The event will be held at the Nash County Arboretum located at 1006 Eastern Ave., Nashville.
The program is free to learn about bird identifcation and how to use birding apps. Projects include making your own pipe cleaner bird feeder and also learn about bird-friendly plants to create a backyard habitat.

A Celebration of Pollinators will be held Saturday, June 24 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon at the Nash County Arboretum located at the Nash County Agriculture Center, 1006 Eastern Ave., Nashville.
The event is offered by the Nash County Master Gardener volunteers.

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Nash County Center, has a 10-week paid internship available from May 18th through July 27th. The selected intern will be required to attend an orientation tentatively scheduled for April 23, 2023. This position is a 40-hour work week and will work out of the Nash County Center located at 1006 Eastern Avenue in Nashville.

More than 3,500 students will compete in the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's 45th annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournaments (YHEST) in March. Events will include shotgun, archery, rifle, orienteering and a written hunting skills exam.
Locally, for District 3, a tournament will be held March 18, Rose Hill Sporting Clays and Hunt Reserve, Nashville

ROCKY MOUNT -- In what was expected to be a rebuilding year, the Nash Central Bulldogs still made quite an impact in the pool this winter under the direction of veteran head coach Kyle Bain.
After a strong finish in the Big East Conference, the Bulldogs stayed in the water to take part in the Class 1/2-A East Regionals two weeks ago at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary.

RED OAK -- 2022 marked one of the most successful football seasons in Northern Nash High School's history, with the Knights posting a 15-1 record and securing their second Eastern Regional Championship which resulted in a berth in the Class 3-A State Championship game at NC State's Carter-Finley Stadium.
With historic teams comes historic players, which Northern's roster was scattered with in 2022.

STANHOPE -- After edging ever-improving Northern Nash by just three points six days earlier, the Southern Nash Ladybirds knew things weren't going to be easy Monday during the rematch as part of the opening round of the Big East Conference Girls Basketball Tournament.
That assessment proved to be correct as the pesky Lady Knights hung around for most of the game before the favored Ladybirds were able to pull away down the stretch en route to earning a 47-38 decision at the historic SNHS Gymnasium.

(L to R) Southern Nash's Precious Richardson and Northern Nash's Calise Moore try to gain possession during Monday evening's Big East Conference tourney matchup.

Southern Nash High School's Jermia Walker (with ball) elevates for a basket during the Ladybirds' home victory over NorthernNash on Monday in Big East tourney action.

RED OAK -- It's been quite a senior year for Northern Nash High School's Allen Barnes -- at it isn't over yet.
Back in the fall, Barnes, a linebacker, helped the Fighting Knights win the Class 3-A East Regional Football Championship en route to competing in the state title contest.

ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats are hiring.
The Mudcats will host their annual job fair event on February 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at historic Five County Stadium in Zebulon.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Adult Basketball League scores:
• B4l 45: Dwyane Brinson 10, Michael Brinson 9, Chase Mountford 6, George Williams 5, Jaquan Simmons 18
Cummins 29: Robert Arnold 9, Corey Crowell 5, Devon Weaver 15

Five Northern Nash High School varsity wrestlers recently qualified for the Class 3-A Girls Regional Wrestling Tournament. Pictured are (L To R) Jenna Romero, Elizabeth Daniels, Amaya Marshburn, Ayaan Diallo And Cara Brake.

BRIDGEWATER, VA. -- The North Carolina Wesleyan University baseball team defeated Bridgewater 5-4 last Saturday afternoon.
The Bishops were able to hold off a late comeback from the Eagles to sweep the opening weekend series.
Wesleyan had several players with multi-hit games, including Luke Chung, who went 3-4, and Jean Legreca, who went 2-3 with a walk.