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Farmers were celebrated and given thanks at Nash County Cooperative Extension's virtual Farm City event.
The Farm City event usually consists of a breakfast, guest speaker, and awards given to local farmers and agricultural businesses but due to COVID, was held virtually minus the breakfast session. The event is a part of National Farm City Week, which is acknowledged annually directly prior to Thanksgiving.

Nashville's Chamber of Commerce has launched its holiday campaigns encouraging shoppers to keep their dollars local.
Shop Small Saturday was celebrated last week with local merchants hosting special sales and giveaways. The chamber sponsored the event and offered drawings at every participating location for two $100 shopping sprees.

The Nash Arts Center will host its 20th annual production of "A Christmas Carol" this weekend.
It is a Nash Arts Center tradition to put on the play every year. This year's production stays true to its classic Victorian London version.
Director of the play Chloe Chappell said in previous years, Nash Art Center showcased "A Christmas Carol" as a musical and even a western, but she wanted to keep all elements close to the style portrayed in the book by renowned author Charles Dickens.

Nash County Health Department Director Bill Hill said COVID cases in the county are just about the same as they were the preceding week.
He said over the past week there has been 77 new cases which brings the county to 15,432 confirmed cases.
As of Tuesday, he said eight people were hospitalized and none of those eight had been vaccinated.

The Coopers Ruritan Club recognized volunteers at the annual appreciation banquet last Thursday evening.
Several awards were given to those who go above and beyond to support the club's mission.
For the second year in a row, the Ruritan of the Year Award was presented to Mike Glover.
President Danny Tyson and Treasurer Jane Tyson presented the award to Glover.

Nashville's Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Pink Flamingo Realty to its new home in town.
The business, owned and operated by Bill Lumpp of Nashville, has opened its doors at 625 E. Washington Street.
Lumpp worked for Century 21 Realty for 15 years before deciding to venture out independently. He is now in this 17th year as a Realtor.

Call for service reported at 12167 Old Smithfield Rd, Bailey on 11/18/21
Financial transaction card fraud reported at 12528 Eagle Ridge Dr, Zebulon on 11/17/21
Warrant service, possession of drug paraphernalia (not marijuana), maintain vehicle dwelling place controlled substand fel, possession buy sell firearm altered serial ID, possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaineat 14699 Old Smithfield Rd., Bailey on 11/16/21

Incidents
Failure to maintain lane control, carrying concealed weapon and driving while impaired reported on 11/07/21
Driving while impaired reported on 11/12/21
Child restraint, reckless driving, speeding, simple possession schedule IV CS reported on 11/11/21

It's that time of year again when the Soap Box staff travels all over America and other places to try to find the most unusual Christmas gifts for our readers to impress their friends and family.
2021 was a weird year for sure and this list certainly reflects that. So here goes:

While my cohort on this page offers you the lighter side of holiday gift giving, I'm going to join in the holiday gift-guide concept and send out my annual plea to keep your shopping dollars right here at home.
Local businesses participated in Shop Small Saturday last week and it was evident that our hard work shining the spotlight over the past several years on the benefits of shopping local has paid off.

This photo was pulled from The Nashville Graphic's 1958 archives of Susan Radford chatting with Santa about her Christmas list.

Brittan Pridgen is pictured with a pony as she prepares for the parade at Red Oak's Christmas Festival last Saturday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Chris Taylor is pictured at the craft area during Red Oak's Christmas Festival last Saturday. PHOTO BY CASSIDI HINSON

Rocky Mount Academy shows their school spirit during Red Oak's Christmas Parade last Saturday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

"Then Nathan said to David, 'You are the man!'" (2 Samuel 12:7)
When the prophet Nathan pointed his finger at David and told him his sins were known by God, it shook him to the core. No longer could he think he could hide the fact that he had committed adultery with Bathsheba and murdered her husband, Uriah. He had foolishly convinced himself that out of sight meant out of mind until Nathan reminded him that God knew his sins, not to mention others who worked and lived close by.

SEEING LIFE FROM GOD'S PERSPECTIVE
My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work (John 4:34).
I remember attending a football game while in college where I was forced to sit very high in the stadium because of the many other people in attendance. It was at that moment that I realized perspective is everything.

The spirit of Christmas was in the air during the annual Red Oak Christmas on Saturday, November 27! Children and adults enjoyed food, rides and many vendors. The Christmas parade featured floats representing local businesses, churches, schools and more. Classic cars could also be seen as well as fire trucks, rescues, and law enforcement vehicles. Santa Claus arrived in a sleigh filled with children to begin the holiday season. Pictures with Santa were also offered. The tree lighting brought conclusion to the festive evening. Thank you to all who made this a great Christmas in Red Oak!