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Dear Editor: FACTS MATTER
The Town of Momeyer (TOM) issued Notice of Public Hearing in The Nashville Graphic 05/19/22 and 05/26/22 as required by law for the proposed text amendment to the zoning ordinance to change the zoning regulations table of uses to allow food pantries and thrift stores as a land use permitted for zoning district C (Downtown Commercial.)

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on May 15, 1958. Winners in the annual 4-H dress revue are pictured. The event was held on April 23, 1958 at the Nash County Training School.

The town of Castalia is hosting a workshop in August to explore visions for its economic and development future.
Castalia residents, property and business owners will gather at the workshop to develop an economic positioning statement/vision for the town on August 16, 2022, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Castalia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 9563 Main Street in Castalia. The workshop is open to the public.

Two men were arrested last Saturday at a private event that halted traffic in Castalia.
Maj. Eddie Moore of the Nash County Sheriff's Office said around 10 p.m. July 23, sheriff's office deputies along with Nash County Highway Patrol and the Nashville Police Department were called to Moore's Ball Field to clear traffic.

Larceny by employee reported at 1765 Red Oak Rd, Nashville on 07/21/22
Missing persons reported at 1809 Exum Rd, Nashville on 07/18/22
Damage to real property reported at 2488 Wiley Rd, Spring Hope on 07/17/22

Rape statutory (13,14 or 15 years old) reported at Richardson Ct, Nashville on 07/20/22
Breaking and entering automobile damage only and damage to personal property reported at 102 S. Eastpointe Ave, Nashville on 07/20/22
Death investigation reported at 108 Arrowood Dr, Nashville on 07/17/22

Building Permit Commercial
Dewey Allen,5523 US 264A; new construction; $65,000
Nick Kraft, 9377 N US 301; new construction; $4,000,000

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the fourth semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Tar River Academy made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Robert L. Doughty and Lorraine S. Doughty to Rickey Jerome McWilliams and the Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter and Britton, P.A.; 4916 Massengale Road, Whitakers; $150,000
Seth Nathanael Fisher and Amber Bissette Fisher to Donna Beth Schank; Beth Eden Phase 2, Block 6, Lot C

You can't help but wonder what Paul's "thorn in the flesh" was. But we do know from Scripture that it kept Paul humble. It also ensured that his prayer life remained active.
Theologians have offered a number of possibilities.

"'No, father Abraham,' he said. 'But if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.'
"But he told him, 'If they don't listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.'" Luke 16:30-31 CSB
The last few weeks have been interesting for me.

Welcome, Landon Driver, to the Red Oak Baptist Church family! Landon is the son of Brandon and Megan McIntyre Driver.
The children from Red Oak Baptist Church will be traveling to Camp Caraway on Monday, August 1 and returning Friday, August 5. Pray for safe travel and a good time for all campers and chaperones attending.

As dangerous, extreme heat settles into our area this summer, the city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department is offering its Senior Center, 427 S. Church Street, as a cooling location for residents.
Any residents needing relief from high temperatures may come and sit inside the Senior Center during its operating hours. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays.

Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce announced its Small Business of the Month last week. Metro Maintenance is the winner for the month of July.
"We felt that Mr. Alston at Metro Maintenance proved to be a winner in all of our categories," Stated Erin Gall, chamber small business committee chair. "It was a no-brainer to award his business this prestigious award for the month of July."

Some weeks are hell weeks at the Shelter.
First there is the staff shortage. Previously there have been 5 (four AC Officers and one supervisor) and the job was well done. Currently there are three and one of them is on medical leave.

I enjoy the TV commercials from Progressive Insurance where a counselor tries to help people from turning into their parents.
I've certainly been talking about how impatient people have gotten on the highway. It's true I've been accused of driving like an old man by some people close to me, but we have to have the context that: 1) One of them drives like an insane person 2) One of them has been questioned about the unusual wear pattern on their tires because of rapid speeds 3) One drives in a big city.

Some of Nash County's businesses may have to wait another month before possibly being able to sell alcohol before noon on Sundays.
Senate Bill 155, also known as the "Brunch Bill" was signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper in June of 2017.
The bill allows places such as retail outlets and restaurants to start selling alcohol at 10 a.m. on Sundays, instead of noon.