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On April 4, 2022, the Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter (RMAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. observed its 75th anniversary. The platinum anniversary will be celebrated with an array of community service projects and will culminate with a virtual 75th Anniversary program on April 9 at 4 p.m. via the chapter's social media platforms.
To recognize this milestone, the anniversary theme is "Anchored in Service... Preparing RMAC for the Next 75 Years."

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce Blooming Festival Committee is wrapping up final details for this year's event which will be held May 6-7.
After a two-year pause due to COVID-19, planners are excited to bring back the downtown festival.
Coordinators are encouraging anyone wanting to participate in the parade, sponsor flags, or apply for a craft vendor spot to do so as soon as possible as deadlines for all are near.

Nashville's Town Council is hoping grant funding could broaden the scope of plans for The Nashville Junction and the Farmers Market.
Council members approved submitting a grant application on Tuesday night at the council's regular meeting.
The grant, a Rural Transformation Grant, will assist the town in covering the costs associated with the Nashville Junction and the Farmers Market, including the parking area, pavilion/stage area, sidewalks and a sound barrier.

A group that build and install handicap ramps for Nash County residents in need received the 2022 Distinguished Citizen Award.
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce bestowed the honor upon Community Christian Services March 31 at the 30th Annual Distinguished Citizen ceremony held at Nash Arts Center.

Nash County department heads are calling for the need of more employees and reclassification of existing positions.
They presented the position requests to commissioners at the annual budget retreat held March 23.
Sandi Vick, information technology director of the county's information technology (IT) department, said the department needs an information technology specialist.

Nash County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Brandon Medina is headed to another county with a new role.
Medina will now serve as police chief for the Fuquay-Varina Police Department.
He was a chief deputy at the Nash County Sheriff's Office for the last seven years, since December 2014.

Eggciting Saturday will be celebrated on April 9th at Stoney Creek Environmental Park in Nashville.
Nashville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources will kick off egg hunts at 10 a.m. followed by music, games, Easter Bunny photos, vendors, interactive science stations and more. Three egg hunts will be held: 0-4 years, 5-8 years, 9-12 years. Two prize baskets will be given out to each age group.

Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone urges the need for more staff to help keep the sheriff's office running efficiently and to cope with crime.
He said the office needs six new deputy sheriff positions as a result of county growth and having to consistently cover cases in other areas such as Rocky Mount.
"You got construction in the southern end of this county that was growing in record number.

The Nash County 4-H Sew What Club made pillows for kidney dialysis patients at their March 24 meeting. Last year, youth made 54 pillows and this year, youth were able to exceed that number and make 56 pillows. The pillows were given to Jennifer Daniels, manager of the Kidney Dialysis Center.

The Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce will be growing a massive pumpkin in the heart of downtown as a way to embrace its agricultural heritage.
As a way of celebrating the upcoming 50th annual Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival in September, pumpkins were the object of choice for an attraction to draw attention to the town.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office is passing along one of its K-9s to another agency due to its behavior.
The sheriff's office received K-9 Nash when he was eight weeks old from a private breeder in 2017. Nash was assigned to the patrol division of the office where he was used to track suspects and children. He was also used for public demonstrations at events and schools.

Three family birthdays in the span of seven days is a tough road to hoe for a man weak of wallet and highly susceptible to temptation.
Birthdays are a big time around my house. The honoree not only gets presents, but gets the meal of his or her choice.
In just the last few days, I've had Pad Thai, frozen coffee, a mashup of Oreos and cheesecake and Olive Garden, a place that has this nonsense going on where they will bring you salad and breadsticks until you tell them to stop.

If you missed the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen reception last week, you truly missed an inspiring evening.
The chamber presented its annual Distinguished Citizen award to a group of folks who are most deserving. I don't recall an event in the past 30 years of handing out the award that was met with such emotion across the entire room. It was evident the chamber made a good choice for this year's recipient!

This photo was taken in July of 1976. Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt (left) visited the location Cummins Engine Company had announced to open in Whitakers.

Larceny misdemeanor reported at 11388 Bissette Rd, Middlesex on 04/02/22
Identity fraud reported at 1244 Forest Edge Ct, Nashville on 03/31/22
Possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, possession of schedule VI controlled substance-felony, misdemeanor breaking and entering, manufacture schedule VI, and maintain vehicle/dwelling/place controlled substance felony reported at 12921 Talon Dr, Zebulon on 03/27/22

Two people were arrested and charged with trafficking drugs Monday while traveling on US64 Highway near the 460 mile marker.
Jamal D. Jones, 37, of Collingswood, NJ is charged with trafficking in heroin/opiates (2 counts) maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance and was placed under a $300,000 secured bond.