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This week I read a story about an "influencer" -- this is what society calls future cult leaders now -- who is leading a waste-free life and sharing it with the world on TikTok.
My "get off my lawn" screed about TikTok is coming soon, but let's stay focused. This is about someone who claims she doesn't waste anything.
A 24-year-old named Kennedy Hammond spoke about her "zero-waste bathroom" in a recent article in the newsletter about the news called "Morning Brew."

A Nash County food pantry must continue seeking a location to call home.
In a three to one vote, the Momeyer Board of Commissioners decided to deny changing a zoning text amendment that would allow A Touch of the Father's Love Ministry and Food Pantry to relocate to the town.

The Town of Nashville is looking for its first assistant fire chief.
Town Council approved the FY2022-2023 budget last Tuesday night, paving the way for the new position.
The new position is slated to start in July, when the new budget year begins.

Ana Rogers of Zulia Roll-Ups and Market (left) and Christina Wrenn of Wrenn's Farm showcase products shoppers can purchase from their tables at Nashville's Farmers Market. The market is open from 3-7 p.m. each Friday at 723 S. Barnes Street.

The Nash County Arts Council is currently accepting nominations for the selection of two service members or living veterans to receive a A Quilt of Valor® during a Celebration of Veterans Concert with Nu-Blu on Sunday, August 28th, at 2:30PM.
The deadline for nominations is Thursday, July7th at 5 p.m.

The town of Spring Hope has approved its budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
The budget lists the general fund at $1,208,930 and the water and sewer fund at $1,360,000. The total operating budget is set at $2,568,930.
Spring Hope Town Manager Andrew DeIonno said full-time town employees will receive a three percent cost of living adjustment (COLA).

Heroes Field of Honor will be displayed in Nashville this year.
The project is organized and hosted by the Rocky Mount VFW Post 2057 and the Sharpsburg Exchange Club. The display includes 320 4'x5' US Flags which are staged in a field honoring military, police, firefighters, medical first responders, teachers and other heroes who, through service and sacrifice, have earned gratitude for getting through the past two years of what COVID-19 created.

Nashville's Town Council voted unanimously to move forward with leasing land to build the town's second fire station.
The town negotiated a long-term lease for 4.5 acres of land on Oak Level Road at Woodfield Drive with 3MR Limited Partnership, LLC to build the second station.
Town Manager Randy Lansing said, during council's regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, that Fire Chief Chris Joyner had four criteria in his search for property to build the new station.

Bright Star Theatre will present the play Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson on Saturday, June 18, at Nashville Parks and Rec Center located at 108 S. Boddie Street in Nashville at 1 p.m. Treasure Island is a tale of buccaneers and buried gold which centers on the conflict between good versus evil. The event is hosted by Harold D. Cooley Library and is appropriate for grades Pre-K - adult.

The 2022-2023 fiscal year budget for Castalia balances out, according to its mayor James Alston.
"We stayed within the guidelines. We minimized everything," he said.
The total budget for the town is $215,671 which Alston said is about the same as the previous fiscal year 2021-2022.

A Nashville resident has been named the town's new human resources director.
Matthew Joyner started in the new role on May 31. He was introduced to Nashville's Town Council last Tuesday night at the regularly monthly meeting.
Joyner is a Rocky Mount native but now lives in Nashville.

Spring Hope High School's Class of 1962 held its 60th reunion on May 21 at the Momeyer Ruritan Club building. A total of 47 people attended the event, 29 of those were class members. The class originally consisted of 52 members who graduated. Eight members of the class have passed away.
Nan Bass served as chairperson of the reunion committee.

Firearm by felon, possession of stolen firearm, carrying concealed weapon (gun)-felony, and assault-simple reported at 217 Essex Rd, Nashville on 06/07/22
Trespass-second degree, communicate threats, and resisting arrest/hinder & delay reported at 1205 Eastern Ave, Nashville on 06/07/22

Warrant service and assault on law enforcement officer reported at 100 N. Boddie St, Nashville on 06/10/22
Larceny felony reported at 10514 Smith Rd, Middlesex on 06/10/22
Missing persons reported at 13763 Old Smithfield Rd, Bailey on 06/09/22

The town of Spring Hope's audit report for the 2020-2021 fiscal year was presented to the board in April with only a few minor technical issues.
Findings of the report were presented by certified public accountant Phyllis Pearson of Petway, Mills & Pearson during the board's monthly meeting April 4.
Pearson said the town's governmental fund, also known as general fund, in 2021 was $1,608,327 which is a $173,238 increase from the previous year.

Spring Hope residents will see an increase in water, sewer, garbage and recycling rates.
The NC Rural Water Association completed a water study for the town which showed various models of fees that residents should be charged for their water and sewer use.
Spring Hope Town Manager Andrew DeIonno said water and sewer rates remained untouched for over a decade and because of inflation, changes were imperative.

The town of Red Oak will install protective posts along a portion of the Ennis Park Walking Trail.
Town Clerk Tracy Shearin said the bollards are needed since park attendees are stationing their cars on the trail which may interfere with walkers having free walking range.

A gift from a Rocky Mount family with deep ties to education will establish the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at Edgecombe Community College.
Jack Gurganus and his sister, Sonya Gurganus Bowen, have provided funding to create the center because, he says, "We want to strengthen teaching, which is both an art and a science, at all levels."

The N.E.W. Salvation Army, which serves residents of Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson counties, celebrated National Doughnut Day in style last week by handing out 70 dozen free doughnuts to local law enforcement officers, government officials and some lucky residents of those counties.
Nashville Mayor Brenda Brown was among those who received a box of the sweet treats.

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Board of Commissioners acted at its meeting on April 26-28, 2022, to grant accreditation to NC Wesleyan University's RN to BSN program for three years, extending to June 30, 2025. The accreditation action is effective as of September 22, 2021, which is the first day of the program's recent CCNE evaluation.

Pets come into our lives to teach us about love. They depart to teach us about loss. A new pet never replaces an old pet, it merely expands the heart. If you have loved many pets, your heart is very big.
I know this for a fact. I have had many pets pass thru my home, both as fosters and as personal pets.

Congratulations to Travis Smith and Magan Edwards who were united in marriage on Saturday, June 11!
Make plans to attend the Family Freedom Celebration on Sunday, July 3 at WB Ennis Park in Red Oak at 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm! Celebration will feature food trucks, kids amusements, live music with the Brake Tyme Band, and fireworks! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the festivities!