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There is a need for clarity from the church to the world. There was in the book of Acts and there still is for the church in the year 2021.
In the post ascension, post Pentecost, heads on fire, world of the early church, they immediately encountered a problem of perception.
What's the perception the world had of who the church is? A bunch of drunks stuttering off some odd languages.

We at Peachtree Baptist Church praised God for allowing Peachtree Baptist Church to be a church of unity and service for 212 years. Our church Homecoming Celebration 2021 would have been this past Sunday. We had to postponed our Homecoming year due to the continued Covid-19, the DV and The MU strains. These infections continue to be threats. We will reschedule Our Homecoming for next year Sunday, September 25, 2022. We hope you can join us then.

Amanda C. Smith to Monterrio Adams; 542 South Franklin Street and 546 South Franklin Street, Rocky Mount
D.R. Horton, Inc. to Woodmy Stephanie Sejour and Marcus Sejour; Section IV, Ford's Colony at Rocky Mount, Lot 61
Pamela Sue Faircloth to Brian Dieter Speer; 104 Thornberry Drive, Spring Hope

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(L to R) Northern Nash's RJ Loring takes a handoff from quarterback Keno Jones during the Fighting Knights' home conference victory last Friday against the Bunn Wildcats.

Northern Nash's Randall King (left) brings down burly Bunn running back LB Bolden last Friday.

FRANKLINTON -- As an understudy of the legendary B.W. Holt, Chris Lee has been known to pull out one of his mentor's plays at the most opportune time.
Such was the case last Friday as Lee -- the former head coach at Louisburg High School -- brought his Bulldogs to Franklinton for a key Big East Conference football contest.
Nash Central trailed late in the game, only to recover a key fumble and score to come within one point with two minutes remaining -- pending the extra point.

Members of the Nash Central High School football team rejoice after clinching last Friday night's road football victory against Big East Conference opponent Franklinton.

Nash Central High School quarterback Jayden Ellis escapes the Franklinton defense in time to throw a pass during last Friday night's contest.

RED OAK -- The competitive Big East Conference volleyball scene has featured an upside-down scenario during the 2021 campaign.
Under normal circumstances, the higher-classification schools usually control the proceedings when a split league is formed -- such was what happened in the off-season to the newfangled Class 2/3-A Big East.

Northern Nash High School's Emma Shingleton bumps the ball to a teammate during last Thursday's Big East Conference home volleyball contest against the Louisburg Lady Warriors.

STANHOPE -- Even with their team boasting an undefeated record, members of the Southern Nash High School football coaching staff would tell you that the Firebirds had yet to put everything together in one game this season -- until last Friday night.
That's when the Firebirds roared to a 56-14 home decision over previously unbeaten Roanoke Rapids in a Big East Conference showdown that most experts deemed would be much closer.

ZEBULON -- Carolina Mudcats baseball fans can now begin making their plans for next season as the Mudcats, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced their 2022 regular-season schedule, beginning on April 8 against the Down East Wood Ducks at Five County Stadium.
The Mudcats will open at home for the second consecutive season when they host the Wood Ducks for Opening Night 2022 on April 8.

LAGRANGE, GA. -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College football team picked up its first win of the season last Saturday, defeating LaGrange College 26-21 on the road in West Georgia.
Wesleyan struck first scoring on their first drive of the game as senior RB Jeff Black finished off a 4-play drive with a 40-yard TD run.

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Soccer Scores:

FRANKLINTON -- It didn't take too long into the Big East Conference boys soccer schedule to determine that the two matchups between Southern Nash and Franklinton would probably determine the league's regular season champion.
Certainly, FHS and Southern seemed a cut above the rest of the league, and their recent rivalry was destined to continue this fall with a pair of hotly contested events.

Southern Nash High School's Jared Gonzalez (left) eyes the ball during Monday's Big East Conference boys soccer road match against the Franklinton Red Rams.

Over the past year and a half of this pandemic, we've all been more worried than ever about our loved ones' health and safety. Unfortunately, at the same time, scammers are looking for ways to take our money. These criminals exploit fake familial bonds by tricking our grandparents and elderly loved ones. This year alone, North Carolinians have reported losing more than $150,000 to grandparent scams, and we know that's just the tip of the iceberg. Here's what you need to know about grandparent scams, and how to help your loved ones avoid them.