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A Macclesfield man has been charged with first-degree murder after alledgedly shooting his son-in-law at a Nashville residence Monday morning.
Nashville Police responded to a call at Mulberry Road to find Bobby Braswell, 30, unconscious at Aspen Court.
Though life saving measures were given by police and fire department staff, and upon the arrival of Nash County Emergency Services, the victim was pronounced dead at the site of the shooting.

There may be dire consequences for individuals who cause certain incidents of disruption at a park in Red Oak.
Town Clerk Tracy Shearin said the town, along with the Nash County Sheriff's Office, has received complaints regarding people leaving areas of Ennis Park disheveled and people executing unacceptable behavior, which includes using expletives in front of children and marijuana use.

NASHVILLE - A Nashville one-year old boy has died and his four-year old sibling is hospitalized due to ingesting Oxycodone which was allegedly left on the bed within reach of the children.
Nashville's Police Department responded to 220 Richardson Court at approximately 9:36 p.m. on September 6 and assisted the Nashville Fire Department and Nash County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

The Red Oak Area Historic Preservation Society and the Town of Red Oak hosted the first annual Red Oak Classic last weekend featuring classic cars, antique tractors, food trucks, local vendors and exhibitors, local music and even the chance for a hot air balloon ride.
Red Oak Town Clerk Tracy Shearin said the entire Red Oak community embraced the opportunity of accepting a gift from the Justice Community when it decided to retire as host of the antique tractor show.

Dwayne Booth of Enfield is pictured with his Ford 3000 tractor at the Red Oak Classic.

David Pearce and Kathy Freeman enjoy live music at the Red Oak Classic.

Evelyn and Heidi Miles get their face painted at the Red Oak Classic.

Hot air balloon rides were available Saturday afternoon.

Several homes in the Indian Trails Subdivision may be eligible for a buyout program, Nashville Town Manager Randy Lansing announced on Tuesday night.
Lansing has been pursuing buyout opportunities for homes that consistently flood during heavy rains in the Indian Trail area. Lansing said he hasn't had luck with his pursuits so far but recently, discovered another program that could help homeowners in the subdivision.

Nash County Relay for Life pushed forward this year even though the odds were stacked against them.
Pre-pandemic, Relay teams and visitors would fill the Rocky Mount Athletic Stadium. This year, a much smaller almost grass-roots type event took place in Rocky Mount at Sunset Park. About 75 people stopped in over the day-long event with three teams participating.

Damien and Patricia Neville, both cancer survivors, operated their booth "Sisters Battling Cancer" at Relay for Life.

Retha and Jerry Pappas are long-time supporters of Relay for Life.

Members of West Mount, Coopers and Sharpsburg Fire Departments gather at the Fields of Honor Saturday morning.
Flags were displayed from September 9-12 at 1081 S. Wesleyan Blvd. in Rocky Mount. The event was hosted by VFW post 2057 and the Sharpsburg Exchange Club.
A special recognition ceremony was held Saturday at which time names of all those honored with a flag were read.