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It seems to me that since we have established that human beings are made up of both a physical body and an immaterial soul, then just as the body needs hamburgers, the soul needs its nourishment as well. For the Christian soul, food comes in two forms: from the Word of God in Scripture and from the study of the things that have been created (Rom 1:19ff). After all, the apostle Paul encourages us to think on things that are lovely, excellent, and beautiful (Phil 4:8). In a very real sense, beauty is essential to a fulfilled life because it is soul food.

Graduate Recognition Sunday was June 1 at Red Oak Baptist Church. Several high school graduates were recognized during the morning worship service. Graduates included Luke Acker, Ayden Baker, Taylor McIntyre, Tristan Murray, and Braxton Sykes. Congratulations!
Join in the fun at Family Fun Day at Wollett Mill Pond Venue on Friday, June 6 at 3:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. There will be food trucks, bounce houses, games, fishing, and activities! A Story Time will be held at 3:30 p.m. with Suzy Pearce reading one of her recent books with the children.

Western Carolina University announced more than 2,900 students named to the Chancellor's List for Spring 2025. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Students named to the Chancellor's list are also named to the Dean's List.
Nash County students include Ava Moore and William Daughtridge, both of Nashville.

Ryan Grossfuss of Nashville, a Trine University student, was named to the President's List for the Spring 2025 term. Grossfuss is majoring in Accounting.
To earn President's List honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.750-4.000.

Urban Design Studio LLC to Kemoy Holiday; 614 Henry Street, Rocky Mount; $130,000
ARC LWRMTNCoo1, LLC to AFN ABSPROP001, LLC; 700 Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Linda L. Thorne to James Robert Hazlitt; 1.368 acres
Nathaniel Styles to Living Trust of Nathaniel Styles, Sr. and Nathaniel Styles Sr.; 105 South Vance Street, Whitakers

Damage to personal property; assault inflicting serious injury reported at 100 N. Boddie St., Nashville on 5/21/25
Larceny after breaking and entering; felony breaking and/or entering reported at 10299 Watson Seed Farm Rd., Whitakers on 5/22/25
Obtain property by false pretense reported at 105 Drake St., Nashville on 5/22/25
Communicate threats reported at 11814 US 64A, Spring Hope on 5/20/25

Carrying concealed weapon (no insurance reported at Western Ave./Westview Ct., Nashville on 5/21/25
Common law robbery; assault with deadly weapon, serious injury reported at 713 Smith St., Nashville on 5/20/25
Larceny misdemeanor reported at 100 East Evans Dr., Nashville on 5/22/25
Trespass-second degree; DWI reported at 205 S. First St., Nashville on 5/22/25

SPRING HOPE - A second "Business After Hours" event for Spring Hope area businesses is planned June 12th at MarZyLo's, 522 E. Nash Street, beginning at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
The brainchild of the Downtown Development Board and also sponsored by the Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce, the event is open to all businesses in the Spring Hope vicinity, with the primary goal to offer networking and to expand awareness of what local businesses can offer each other and the general public.

NASHVILLE -- The 2024-25 academic and athletic year marked one of the most successful season-long campaigns in the history of Nash Central Middle School's athletic department, particularly its girls sports.
The Lady Trojan volleyball, girls basketball, softball and girls soccer teams each won the Tri-County Conference Championship this school year, doing so in comprehensive fashion.

NASH COUNTY -- The final baseball regular season for the Big East Conference -- at least in its current form -- proved to be a memorable one as Southern Nash, Nash Central and Northern Nash all qualified for the state playoffs in their respective classifications.
But the ultimate Big East Conference showstopper proved to be Bunn as the Wildcats, who are leaving the league starting in the fall, roared to the regular season championship under the direction of veteran head coach Patrick Warren.

2025 NASH CENTRAL MIDDLE SOFTBALL TEAM -- CONFERENCE CHAMPS

IT WAS AN AMAZING WINTER FOR THE RED OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS AS BOTH CLUBS CLAIMED THE NASH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGULAR SEASON AND TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS. CONGRATULATIONS PLAYERS & COACHES!

NASHVILLE- A conditional rezoning request to allow a 122-lot subdivision on Wildlife Road, Catalia, will be coming before the Nash Board of Commissioners June 2nd, while carrying a recommendation in opposition from the Nash County Planning Board.
The 151-acre parcel on the north side of Wildlife Road, owned by Dan L. Bell, Linda T. Bell, William T. Freeman and Judy T. Freeman, is currently zoned A1 Agricultural, which allows lot sizes of 40,000 square feet.

NASHVILLE - After its third and last budget meeting on May 21st, the Nashville town council is expected to vote on its proposed FY2026 budget at its upcoming June 3rd regular meeting- unless there is opposition during a public hearing on the budget that night, which could make council members feel that a change is needed.