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My first thought when thinking about writing this article today was about collars. What brought this subject to mind was several situations. One was a dog that came in with wire wrapped around his neck. Grrrr..
Another was a dog we pulled into temp foster that had a collar that was so tight that our foster couldn't get her finger in it.

"All that the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me, I will by no means cast out." (John 6:37)
Now that's a promise from the Lord that we should never forget. Once we come to know the Lord as our personal savior, we enter into a relationship through which we can count on him, no matter what! Easier said than done, huh?

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Change. For many it's a bad word. This world is changing rapidly and I don't think it will stop. I believe God is a transforming God.

Red Oak Baptist Church had another great day, Sunday, August 28! During Promotion Sunday, the church recognized the children who will be entering 1st grade with a gift of a Bible. The 1st graders included Sawyer Boone, Jesse Brunch, Emily Conner, Jackson Ennis, Windley Griffin, and Fletcher Williams. Also recognized were those Sunday School members who had perfect attendance during the year.

North Carolina's egg prices were higher on small, lower on the balance when compared to last week. Supplies were fairly light to meet a moderate demand. The North Carolina weighted average price quoted Thursday, August 18, for small lot sales of delivered, cartoned, grade "A" eggs was 240.61 for Extra Large, 227.06 for Large, 181.64 for Medium, and 155.00 for Small eggs.

Teresa Ann Rife, Teresa Ruiz and Dale Rife to Rum-Clarke Properties, LLC; 4045 South Hathaway Boulevard, Rocky Mount; $55,000
Dorothy Marie Shearin, Dottie Marie Shearin and Dennis Leland Morin to Teresa Kaitlyn Wester; Section 4, Westry Crossing, Block C, Lot 1
Point East Properties, LLC to Charles Lee Tooley, III and Summer Racene Tooley; 5486 Quail Roost Road, Battleboro; $160,000

Building Permit Commercial
Robbie B. Davis, 3713 Halifax Rd; new construction; $98,600
Blake Sailors, 10679 E NC 97; miscellaneous; $28,000

Nashville
9/13/2022: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 East Washington Street

Firearm by felon and simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance reported at NC 58/Taylors Store Rd on 08/27/22
Larceny felony reported at Glover Park Memorial Dr, Nashville on 08/23/22
Larceny misdemeanor reported at 735 E. Washington St, Nashville on 08/27/22

Recovered property reported at 100 N. Boddie St, Nashville on 08/25/22
Damage to real property and misdemeanor breaking and entering reported at 1207 Thompson Chapel Rd, Wilson on 08/24/22
Motor vehicle theft-all other vehicles reported at 13200 Tiffany Ln, Whitakers on 08/24/22

The town of Castalia held an economic development workshop geared towards helping it grow and increasing more foot traffic.
The workshop was held on August 16 at Castalia Baptist Church.
Castalia Mayor James Alston, Town Clerk Marlita Thompson and members of the Castalia community were present.

Citizen input is needed on ways to improve the Municipal Service District in Nashville.
A drop-by workshop will be held on Monday, August 29 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church Street, to receive ideas on how to improve the downtown area, particularly the area known as the Municipal Service District (MSD).

The Town of Nashville is looking at giving parking violators the boot.
The Downtown Nashville Strong Advisory Board heard a presentation from Alton Modlin, of Country Road Booting, on another option for parking enforcement during their regular meeting on Monday.

PUCKER UP! Organizer Liz Cahoon, a Nash County Sherriff's Office (NCSO) deputy, said proceeds will go to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina. The kangaroo kiss raised $600. NCSO is currently ranked as number thirteen in the state for fundraising. Pictured above, District Court Judge Pell Cooper kisses the kangaroo as a runner up in the competition.

A Castalia resident has been given the ok to hold a community day in the town.
Cortney McCalston introduced the idea to the town's board of commissioners back in April.
He said he wanted to host a community day to bring awareness to violent crimes and to promote unity.

A program organized by a local pastor and elementary school will help decrease the number of students in need of food over the weekend.
Pastor of New Life Temple Church James Scottt and Angela Grover, Spring Hope Elementary School counselor, team up annually to provide students with food through the Backpack Buddies program.