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Autumn Dues: A Collection of Diversity, the newest exhibit on display at the Mims Gallery at the Dunn Center, is a collection of works from the Wilson Active Artists Association. the free, colorful exhibit will run until October 28, 2022 and is open to the public.
The Wilson Active Artists Association is one of the longest running nonprofit organizations in Wilson. Founded in 1965, its mission is to help promote art in Wilson.

Cats and kittens are at risk of death if they end up at the Shelter. Some never even come to the adoption floor because they aren't tame. It is everyone's fault who don't spay/fix their cats and let them roam, making babies. It isn't that expensive, especially at one of the clinics. Not only can you help that cat, but you will also save generations of cats just by the fact that they are unborn.

You know what? We just don't talk about Heaven enough. Preachers rarely preach a sermon just on Heaven. In fact, about the only time you can count on hearing about Heaven is at a funeral. It's done then to comfort those whose loved one has left this world and was going to a better place.
If we believe that, then why don't we long for Heaven? My granny looked forward to going.

You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is not good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. - Matthew 5:13
Salt gets bad press. it is tied to hypertension, obesity, heart disease, and other ailments. The need for salt is questioned. The use of salt is discouraged.

Congratulations to Jamie, Julia, and Jenna Aycock; Landon Driver; Emma Vire; Blake Wester; and Macey Wetter who were baptized at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, September 25!
The Red Oak Basketball League will have registration on Tuesday, October 11 and Thursday, October 13 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Red Oak Middle School gym.

Two newart exhibits are now on display at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. Featured exhibits include The Pollinator Project by artist Ingrid Erickson as well as the Pastel Society of North Carolina's annual exhibition, which features 21 artists.
Erickson's work features intricate, delicate paper cut insects in display boxes, as well as an impressive installation piece of butterflies.

A Nash County woman's court plea concluded a nearly 20-year-old missing person's case that proved to be murder.
Kimberly Hancock's investigation and subsequent jail sentence, though, has not resulted in similar closure in a 2009 Franklin County missing person's case for which Hancock also has a connection.

Nash County is one of five counties in North Carolina that will benefit from the distribution of Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grants to expand internet service across 69 counties across North Carolina.
NC Governor Roy Cooper recently announced recipients of $206 million in grants which includes CloudWyze, Inc., the internet provider which partnered with Nash County in 2018 to offer internet in underserved areas of the county.

The Nash County Arboretum is one of Nash County's best kept secrets but Nash County Commissioners are hoping to let the secret out.
Commissioners heard a presentation from Matt Stevens, Horticulture Agent with Nash County Cooperative Extension, on Monday regarding the Nash County Master Gardeners.

A local singer-songwriter, Chandler James, has announced the release of his newest single, "Long Haul" which debuts Friday, September 23.
James recently moved to Nashville, Tennessee and continues to record under BelleFire Records. His brand-new single was penned by Steve Dorff, Cliff Downs, and Michael Logen and also produced by Steve Dorff.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office is beefing up its highway enforcement after receiving a Governor's Highway Safety Program grant.
Nash County Commissioners approved the grant funding on Monday during the board's monthly meeting.
Major Allen Wilson presented information on the grant, asking commissioners to fund the county's portion.

For the third year in a row, Georges's BBQ Sauce, made here in Nashville, has been nominated to be included in the Coolest Thing Made in NC contest. The contest is spearheaded by the NC Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the state's manufacturing community.
George's is one of 80 companies selected for this year's competition. The company made it to the top five the past two years.

A dedication ceremony will take place Friday, September 23 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the installation of our nation's Charters of Freedom at the Nash County Courthouse. The display includes our founding documents, the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.
For more information call Nash County, 252-462-2436.

TACO Week Kick Off Party is Friday, September 23 at Stoney Creek Environmental Park. Outdoor games, free hotdogs and make your own smores. Archery is from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Outdoor movie, "Over the Hedge," is at 7:30 p.m. The event is offered by Nashville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. For more information call 252-459-9796.