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On Friday, April 22 in a historic move, the North Carolina Wesleyan College Board of Trustees announced plans for the College to become North Carolina Wesleyan University. Since 2015, the College has been moving in this direction with the addition of its first two master's programs, a key component of being considered a university.

The Town of Nashville is considering a switch to Nash County for its economic development services.
Town Council members heard a presentation from Nash County Economic Development Director Andy Hagy last Wednesday at a budget work session. Susan Phelps, Economic Development manager, Stacie Shatzer, Nash County manager, and Robbie Davis, Nash County Board chairman also attended the meeting.

Franklin County sheriff's deputies continue to look for a Castalia-area man they allege is responsible for two drive-by shootings, one that put an infant in the hospital.
Authorities are calling Christopher Charles Gupton a person of interest/potential suspect in the shooting incidents that took place in the 600 block of Vaiden Road on Saturday and Sunday.

A Nash County man was arrested after authorities searched his home and found multiple guns and drugs.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office assisted Nashville Police Department Monday with the execution of a search warrant for a residence at 1580 Strawbush Court in Spring Hope.

A Memorial Day service was held on Monday at Jack Laughery Park in Rocky Mount.
The Joint Veterans Committee (JVC) of Nash and Edgecombe Counties hosted its annual Memorial Day event to commemorate soldiers who have lost their lives in combat and to celebrate the freedoms that were gained at the expense of their devotion to the country.

On an annual basis since 2003, the Town of Nashville has temporarily used a different disinfectant in its water supply. A conversion to chlorine will begin Wednesday, June 21 and will last for up to 30 days to clear the system of ammonia, which can serve as potential food for certain types of microorganisms.
According to the American Water Works Association and the North Carolina Public Water Supply, switching to chlorine periodically is a recommended practice for water systems that use chloramine as a residual disinfectant.

Nashville Police Chief Anthony Puckett grew up as most boys do, fascinated by the super heroes he read about or saw in the comics. But today, Puckett said his heroes are the men and women of the United States military, the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice. Puckett served as the guest speaker for the American Legion Post 110's annual Memorial Day ceremony, which was held on Sunday, May 29 at Forest Hill Cemetery.

A bid has been awarded to a local contractor that will build the upcoming Nash County Pet Connection Center animal shelter.
Bids were opened in April and the lowest base bid the county has received was from R&L Builders out of Battleboro.
Nash County Director of Utilities and Facilities Jonathan Boone said R&L Builders built an animal facility in Wilson and assisted the county with construction of the Southern Nash Senior Center.

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2022 educational scholarships. Funding for the scholarships is provided from advertising on the chamber's website.
To be considered for the scholarships, applicants are required to show proof of North Carolina residency and Nash County residency, provide a copy of high school transcripts, provide two letters of recommendation from a counselor, instructor, an employer or professional...

Possession controlled substance in prison/jail premises and two warrant services reported at 100 N. Boddie St, Nashville on 05/26/22 and 05/24/22
Felony breaking and/or entering reported at 1202 Golden Acres Dr, Spring Hope on 05/27/22
Missing persons reported at 13763 Old Smithfield Rd, Bailey on 05/26/22

Cedrick Charles of Roper was charged and placed under a $10,000 secured bond last week for delivering contraband to the Nash County Detention Center.
On May 25, members of the Nash County Sheriffs' Office Detention Staff received information that a subject may attempt to drop contraband off in an attempt to smuggle it into the Nash County Detention Center.

Missing persons reported at 1847 S. First St, Nashville on 05/22/22
Possession drug paraphernalia (not mariuana), possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell/deliver cocaine, and maintain vehicle/dwelling/place controlled substance felony reported at 1205 Eastern Ave, Nashville on 05/28/22

Nashville 6/3/2022: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Town Council Chambers, Town Council Chambers, 114 W. Church Street
6/14/2022: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Nashville Baptist Church, 512 E Washington St

Every morning when I put on my Apple Watch, within a few minutes it buzzes and the fitness app pops up to encourage me to "complete my rings" by walking a preset distance.
I don't really remember setting that up or even how far it is, but throughout the day, the watch will report to me if I'm behind or on pace. It uses phrases like "you can do it" or "you're almost there."

Apparently baseball was just as popular as it is now, if not more so, in the early 1900s right here in Nashville.
We've discovered there was a team named "Nashville Oaks" which was formed, coached and played here in town. Most of the players were from Red Oak. We do know the coach of the team in the early 20s was S.G. Griffin.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on August 21, 1979.

Red Oak Elementary held an all-in-one celebration for Teacher Appreciation week, Cinco De Mayo and International Day on May 6. Teacher Appreciation week began May 2 and ended May 6. Guidance Counselor Dottie Cannon said lunch from a Mexican restaurant was ordered for teachers to enjoy. The luncheon was a part of celebrating Cinco De Mayo as well.

Red Oak Elementary staff participate in International Day activities on May 6. Allison Williams, Red Oak Elementary Principal (left) represents U.S.; Nadezhna Rekeibe, ESL teacher (middle) represents Honduras; and Dottie Cannon, guidance counselor (right) represents Paris.

Our advocate group is not only Nash County Animal Friends of NC (NCAF), but we also have a sister site, Lost & Found PETS of Nash & Edgecombe Counties, NC (includes Rocky Mount). Both are on Facebook. On our Lost/Found site, people can post their missing pets or pets that they found, in an effort to reunite them with their owners.

Nineteen sites passed the Swim Guide test last week in the Tar-Pamlico watershed -- a sign that it's safe to swim in local waters at this time.
Data was inconclusive or unavailable for an additional four sites: Woodstock Point at Belhaven, Plum Point and Bonner Point in Bath and Dinah's Landing at Goose Creek State Park.