Recent Articles

Mounds of shoppers gathered for the grand opening of Nashville's first ever farmers market.
The Nashville Farmers Market opened April 22 at 723 South Barnes Street on the Nashville Junction property.
Michael Hurt, owner of the Nashville Junction, said he purchased the entire property over a year ago with initial plans to build apartments on it.

The Nash County Senior Center had a luncheon to celebrate its third national accreditation.
According to Nash County Senior Center supervisor Morgan Doughtie, the senior center received its first accreditation in 2010, again in 2015, and now in 2022.
The senior center was set to be nationally accredited in 2020 but Doughtie said COVID-19 put a lapse on that motion.

Purchase all things horticulture at the Nash County Master Gardeners annual plant sale Saturday.
Matt Stevens, agriculture and horticulture agent at Nash County NC Cooperative Extension said the purpose of the plant sale is to support the educational activities of the master gardeners.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Tar River Region is bringing a little slice of the Kentucky Derby to the Mills.
The organization is hosting its third annual Run for the Roses Derby Day on May 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Mills Powerhouse.
There will be a live DJ and food including Derby-themed hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer.

A Southern Nash High School student remains in the hospital after being electrocuted following a single-vehicle crash.
According to a report by Trooper C.A. Allen, Alexis Shania Harris of 10734 Seven Paths Road, Spring Hope, was heading north on Charlie Morgan Road in Franklin County the evening of April 16 when she rounded a curve at too high a rate of speed for the roadway.

Building Permit
Commercial
Omar Garcia, 207 S. Pine St; renovation/alteration; $150

On Thursday, April 21, North Carolina Wesleyan College celebrated the completion of phase one of its Sports Stadium and officially unveiled Stallings Field at the Vernon T. Bradley, Jr. Stadium. A highlight of the evening was a $1 million check presentation to the Campaign by Vernon T. Bradley, Jr. These funds made it possible for Wesleyan to construct a new turf field, install lighting and build additional parking.

Failure to maintain lane control, child constraint, child abuse misdemeanor, and driving while impaired reported at 105 Wheeless Circle, Nashville on 04/17/22
Possession of marijuana less than 1/2 oz, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, carrying concealed weapon, expired registration card/tag, and driving while license revoked not impaired revocation reported at 102 West Nashville Dr, Nashville on 04/21/22

Possession of marijuana less than 1/2 oz and possession of controlled substance in prison/jail premises reported at 100 N. Boddie St, Nashville on 04/20/22
Damage to personal property and larceny misdemeanor reported at 10320 Watson Seed Farm Rd, Whitakers on 04/17/22
Larceny felony reported at 10762 Liles Rd, Bailey on 04/17/22

A family of two were able to safely escape a fire at their home Sunday night in Spring Hope after a passerby alerted them.
Firefighters from Spring Hope, Momeyer, and Nashville Fire Departments along with Nash County EMS and Nash County Fire Marshall were dispatched around 10:25 p.m. to the 8000 block of Pleasant Grove Church Road.

A Nash County man wants to hold a community day in his hometown as a way of strengthening families and bringing awareness to violence.
Castalia resident Cortney McCalston has experienced traumatic hardships in his life which is why he said having a day where people could gather and unify is extremely essential for him.

A longtime farmer in Nash County has instilled agricultural skills in his offspring and now they are continuing the tradition.
Nashville resident Jason Pridgen is a veteran farmer of 31 years who has been growing and harvesting over 65 varieties of sweet potatoes on his farm.
"It all started in the backyard just growing a few hills of potatoes for competition for the heck of it," Pridgen said.

Two Nash County towns will be sharing a set of helping hands around its town hall offices.
Red Oak Town Clerk Tracy Shearin said she applied for a Lead for NC Fellow, a program through UNC School of Government (UNCSOG) that aims to recruit, train, and place the state's most promising young leaders in paid local government fellowships.

Early voting for the May 17th primary begins April 28th and runs through May 14th in Nash County. Voting is available Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday May 7th and May 14th from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Locations for early voting are Nash County Agriculture Center, 1006 Eastern Ave., Nashville; Braswell Memorial Library, 727 N. Grace St., Rocky Mount; and Mt. Pleasant Community Building, 7637 Harris Road, Bailey.

Nashville's Town Council and Downtown Nashville Strong Advisory Board want to hold off on a plan to beautify the downtown area by hanging flower-filled baskets on the decorative light poles.
The issue was first brought up to council members last Tuesday at the board's regular meeting.

Braswell Family Farms staff spread some Easter cheer last week while visiting Rocky Mount Rehab Center.
Staff members provided goodies and an Easter egg hunt for residents and children. Above, resident Lucy Ricks shows her Easter eggs found during the event.

Graphic photos by Kendra Jones