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KANNAPOLIS -- Hedbert Perez and Oswal Leones had consecutive run-scoring hits in the seventh, and Alexander Cornielle turned his first career quality start while pitching through six scoreless innings, but the homestanding Kannapolis Cannon Ballers scored five runs in the eighth while defeating the Carolina Mudcats for the fifth straight game 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Atrium Health Ballpark.

RED OAK -- Each year, the Northern Nash Fighting Knights have featured an upward progression during Andrew Farriss' tenure as the school's head football coach.
Which makes it easy to wonder what the Fighting Knights are capable of during the 2022 campaign.
Northern Nash enjoyed its best gridiron season in 20 years last fall as the Fighting Knights won the Big East Conference championship en route to reaching the third round of the Class 3-A State Playoffs.

NASH COUNTY -- Just a few weeks remain in the Nash-Halifax Swim League schedule, and the conference is gearing up for a potential fantastic finish.
The N-HSL took last week off due to the holiday, but will swing back into action today when the Roanoke Valley Rockfish travel to Nashville to tangle with the Nash Rec Sharks. First event is slated for 5 p.m.

NASH CO. CATCHER BRYSON DAVIS

NASH COUNTY ALL-STAR CHASE WRIGHT

Nash County All-Stars coach assists a player with his batting stance during Monday's victory over Louisburg at the Tar Heel District 5 Coach-Pitch Tournament.

Louisburg's Nate Thompson (left) records a force at second base as Nash County's Chase Wright bears down on the bag during Monday's action at the Tar Heel District 5 Baseball Tournament, which is being held at Carver Elementary School in Wendell.

WENDELL - Nash County's strong defense kept the club in the game -- and the offense erupted late to help the All-Stars secure a comeback first-round victory over Louisburg at the annual Tar Heel District 5 Coach-Pitch Tournament.
The All-Stars mustered just one run over the first four frames, but their defense was exceptional to that point in keeping Louisburg's scoring to a minimum.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Northern Nash High School School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

4-H's District Activity Day allows children to display their presentation skills while competing against other 4-H youth in the community.
The presentation part of District Activity Day teaches children how to create a presentation, research information, and present their topics in an orderly fashion.
Nash County 4-H Extension Agent and Cooperative Extension Director Sandy Hall said this year's 4-H District Activity Day took place on June 17 at Currituck Middle School.

Nashville's Town Council has approved an aggressive street resurfacing project, which will result in 45 percent of the town's streets being resurfaced.
The project was approved at the board's June 21 meeting.
Town Manager Randy Lansing presented the project, totaling $724,862 to town council at the June 21 meeting. Lansing said the town has $724,410 budgeted for the 2022-2023 budget year, which began on July 1.

The Town of Nashville now has a 10-year plan for its recreation department.
Town Council unanimously approved the 2022 Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Tuesday night during the board's regular meeting.
The plan was developed by McAdams Company, who the town hired in 2021. Jennifer Beedle with McAdams presented the highlights from the plan to council members and members of the public before council members adopted the plan.

The Tar River Reservoir failed the Swim Guide test last week.
"Heavy, flashy rains have brought concentrated pollutants into certain areas of the waterway, which is expected during heavy rains," said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers' program director.

The Nash County economic development department plans to aquire a piece of land to continue creating businesses in the Middlesex Corporate Centre.
Nash County economic development director Andy Hagy said the county has entered into a contract to buy property from Bobby Stanley Exum Lewis et al, which is located between US 264 Alt and Middlesex Corporate Parkway.

The town of Castalia is still actively seeking to fill the fifth and final seat on its Board of Commissioners.
Town Clerk Marlita Thompson said the board will continue to advertise the need on its Facebook page and through text notifications to residents.
She said according to the town's charter, the board is supposed to consist of five members serving on it along with the mayor.

The town of Red Oak will be extending a fence at a portion of W.B. Ennis Park to prevent drivers from cutting through to park.
Red Oak Mayor Levell Langley said the fence extension will take place on the side of the park beside Highway 43 across from Dollar General, which is the volleyball court side of the park.

A new Rotary Club is taking shape in the Nashville, Red Oak and Dortches communities.
An informational meeting is set for Monday, July 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Red Oak Community Building.
The new club will be sponsored by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club.

A local restaurant was damaged in a fire last Friday which authorities are saying was intentional.
Bailey Police Chief Cathy Callahan said the fire occurred after 11 p.m. on July 8 at Tracy's Café on Dean's Street.
She said the restaurant sustained heavy interior damage from the flames.