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Barnes Land Corporation to Christopher W. Canady and Katherine T. Canady; Section 4, Bynum Pond, Block A, Lot 3
Edward Smith Jr. and Faith Smith to Chaquanta Roshea Peterson; Section 7, Birchwood Homes, Phase 1, Block B, Lot 18
Prime Star Properties and Development, LLC to David Kit Friedman; Sunset Hills Development, Block D, lots 13A, 13B, 14A, 14B, 15A and 15B

Building Permit
Commercial
Mohammed Shehata, 605 A Nash St; renovation/alteration; $20,000
Tony Stewart, 5401 N Halifax Rd., miscellaneous; $22,000

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flew no longer for human passions but for the will of God. For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, fries, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.

Peacemakers will host its Picnic for Peacemakers fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. October 6 at Englewood Baptist Church.
"This is a special year for us as we celebrate 10 years of ministry in the South Rocky Mount community. It is going to be an incredible evening as we look back at some of the amazing things God has done in our neighborhood over the last 10 years, and look ahead to what is next," Peacemakers Executive Director Jesse Lewis said.

When people take out student loans, they're investing in their future - and their success makes all our communities stronger. That's why I work hard to protect student borrowers and have taken loan servicers and for-profit colleges to court when they've illegally taken advantage of student borrowers. In total, my office has won almost $300 million in student loan debt relief for more than 37,000 North Carolina borrowers since 2017.

On Thursday, October 13 North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) will host its second annual PULL! For Wesleyan Bishops Sporting Clays Classic. The fundraising event will be held at Rose Hill Farm Sporting Clays and Hunting Preserve in Nashville. All proceeds from this event will support various efforts to help Wesleyan students in their journey for lifelong learning and achievement.

The Red Oak Area Historic Preservation Classic Tractor Show is set for September 9-10 at W.B. Ennis Park in Red Oak.
The event will include antique tractors, a chain saw carver, craft vendors, food trucks, hayrides, Playerz Haul video game truck and tethered hot air balloon rides, weather permitting. (Balloon rides are not included in admission)

Nashville is looking at revamping its ordinances to include tiny houses.
North Carolina is now considered a tiny-house friendly state and tiny houses on foundations can be permanent homes.
"Tiny houses have increased in popularity and are recognized as a cost-effective housing option," Nashville Planning and Development Director Sherry Moss told council members at the board's regular meeting on Tuesday night.

Kerry Carter, sexual assault program coordinator at My Sister's House, presents George Humphries, worshipful master of Morningstar Masonic Lodge 85, and Michael Davis, chaplain for Morningstar Masonic Lodge 85, with an appreciation award for helping with the kitchen renovation project at My Sister's House.

Nash County Parks and Recreation is receiving a grant that will help with adding more features to a local park.
The N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) is awarding over $17 million in grants to fund 39 local parks in recreation projects across the state.
Nash County Parks and Recreation Director Thomas Gillespie said the department will be receiving $425,000 out of the $17 million which will be applied towards further development of Nash County Miracle Park at Coopers.

NC Cooperative Extension will host the Nash County Horse Farm Tour on Friday, September 23.
The tours highlight three different horse facilities in Nash County and are designed for current, future and the curious horse enthusiasts.
The three stops offer educational opportunities with the farm owners at each stop sharing ideas of how they got to where they are, the bumps along the road and the successes and what works and what didn't work for them.

Nashville's Town Council officially approved on Tuesday night the purchase of the former Acme Cleaners building for the town's recreation department.
Town Manager Randy Lansing told council members that Tim Evans, owner of the former Acme Cleaners at 200 S. Boddie Street, had accepted the town's offer of $410,000 to purchase the property.