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Two men were arrested last Saturday at a private event that halted traffic in Castalia.
Maj. Eddie Moore of the Nash County Sheriff's Office said around 10 p.m. July 23, sheriff's office deputies along with Nash County Highway Patrol and the Nashville Police Department were called to Moore's Ball Field to clear traffic.

Larceny by employee reported at 1765 Red Oak Rd, Nashville on 07/21/22
Missing persons reported at 1809 Exum Rd, Nashville on 07/18/22
Damage to real property reported at 2488 Wiley Rd, Spring Hope on 07/17/22

Rape statutory (13,14 or 15 years old) reported at Richardson Ct, Nashville on 07/20/22
Breaking and entering automobile damage only and damage to personal property reported at 102 S. Eastpointe Ave, Nashville on 07/20/22
Death investigation reported at 108 Arrowood Dr, Nashville on 07/17/22

Building Permit Commercial
Dewey Allen,5523 US 264A; new construction; $65,000
Nick Kraft, 9377 N US 301; new construction; $4,000,000

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the fourth semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Tar River Academy made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Robert L. Doughty and Lorraine S. Doughty to Rickey Jerome McWilliams and the Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter and Britton, P.A.; 4916 Massengale Road, Whitakers; $150,000
Seth Nathanael Fisher and Amber Bissette Fisher to Donna Beth Schank; Beth Eden Phase 2, Block 6, Lot C

You can't help but wonder what Paul's "thorn in the flesh" was. But we do know from Scripture that it kept Paul humble. It also ensured that his prayer life remained active.
Theologians have offered a number of possibilities.

"'No, father Abraham,' he said. 'But if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.'
"But he told him, 'If they don't listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.'" Luke 16:30-31 CSB
The last few weeks have been interesting for me.

Welcome, Landon Driver, to the Red Oak Baptist Church family! Landon is the son of Brandon and Megan McIntyre Driver.
The children from Red Oak Baptist Church will be traveling to Camp Caraway on Monday, August 1 and returning Friday, August 5. Pray for safe travel and a good time for all campers and chaperones attending.

As dangerous, extreme heat settles into our area this summer, the city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department is offering its Senior Center, 427 S. Church Street, as a cooling location for residents.
Any residents needing relief from high temperatures may come and sit inside the Senior Center during its operating hours. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays.

Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce announced its Small Business of the Month last week. Metro Maintenance is the winner for the month of July.
"We felt that Mr. Alston at Metro Maintenance proved to be a winner in all of our categories," Stated Erin Gall, chamber small business committee chair. "It was a no-brainer to award his business this prestigious award for the month of July."

Some weeks are hell weeks at the Shelter.
First there is the staff shortage. Previously there have been 5 (four AC Officers and one supervisor) and the job was well done. Currently there are three and one of them is on medical leave.

I enjoy the TV commercials from Progressive Insurance where a counselor tries to help people from turning into their parents.
I've certainly been talking about how impatient people have gotten on the highway. It's true I've been accused of driving like an old man by some people close to me, but we have to have the context that: 1) One of them drives like an insane person 2) One of them has been questioned about the unusual wear pattern on their tires because of rapid speeds 3) One drives in a big city.

Some of Nash County's businesses may have to wait another month before possibly being able to sell alcohol before noon on Sundays.
Senate Bill 155, also known as the "Brunch Bill" was signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper in June of 2017.
The bill allows places such as retail outlets and restaurants to start selling alcohol at 10 a.m. on Sundays, instead of noon.

A local high school history teacher and his students completed a project which showcases the names of enslaved people at a former plantation home in Rocky Mount.
Nash Central High School History teacher Renny Taylor said he along with his junior AP history class did a research project on the antebellum period, which was the time between the formation of the U.S. government and the outbreak of the American Civil War.

A historic Spring Hope resource center has returned to its original location and recently reopened a portion of its campus to the community.
Spaulding Resource Center, located on 600 South Pine Street, was once a school where all black students attended during the segregation period. It taught students in the first through 12th grade.

Nash County Public Schools is making two big transportation related changes this upcoming school year.
All parents who need bus transportation, must opt-in with an online form. Those who do not have access to an electronic device can call their school for assistance with submitting the form. The transportation request must be completed as soon as possible.