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Nash County Clerk of Superior Court Linda Thorne gives "Willow" a kiss all in the spirit of raising money for North Carolina Special Olympics. Pictured with Thorne is her great-grandson, Eli Brannan.

Coopers Ruritan Club recently awarded the E.C. Pearce Scholarship Award to Delaney Joyner. Pictured presenting the award to Joyner is (left) Danny Tyson, president and (right) Wanda Powell.

On Monday, Talmadge Wells, husband of the late Nash County Commissioner Mary Wells, stood beside the newly appointed representative to fill his wife's shoes on the board.
Nash County's Democratic Party Executive Committee nominated Gwen Wilkins last week to be considered to fill the unexpired term of the late Mary Wells who represented District 6.

The Crump Group Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of all natural, limited ingredient pet treats will locate its first production facility in the United States in Nash County, creating 160 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $13.2 million to outfit a new manufacturing and distribution center in Nashville at the facility which formerly housed Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients near Universal Leaf just outside of Nashville.

ALL SMILES - The Nash County Sheriff's Office handed out book bags and school supplies Saturday afternoon in Nashville during its annual Back-To-School Bash.
Multiple stations were set up for face painting, snow cones, school supplies and activities. Visitors were also treated to hot dogs for lunch. A demonstration was available of the Fatal Vision Goggles which gives participants an idea of how impaired driving can affect a person's ability to drive safely.
Pictured above is Kamille Battle sporting her butterfly face painting.

Nashville's Town Council agreed to move forward with demolition of two abandoned homes in town.
The homes, at 328 Sixth Street and 125 Circle Drive, are both abandoned. Town Manager Randy Lansing said it is his understanding that the owner of both homes is deceased.

Nashville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources welcomes Ashley Hamlet, of the Battleboro-Red Oak, area as its new Program Supervisor.
Hamlet, a native of Edenton, graduated from NC State University in 2011. She is a certified North Carolina Environmental Educator and a Certified Interpretive Guide.

Nashville is now home to Bubbles & Bows Pet Salon, a former Spring Hope business.
Nashville's Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the business by hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony congratulating owner/operator and groomer Betsy Strickland.
Strickland found herself looking a new location after operating in Spring Hope for three years.

The Downtown Nashville Strong Advisory Board continues to look for parking solutions for the downtown area.
The idea of vehicle detection sensors were presented to the board on Monday.
Town Manager Randy Lansing presented two proposals to the board while Police Chief Anthony Puckett presented a third proposal.

The Town of Nashville will have a larger Christmas tree this holiday season.
The town is purchasing an 18-foot tree to replace the current tree in what is known as the Battleship area.
The town's Downtown Nashville Strong Advisory Board agreed on Monday to fund half the cost of the tree, with the town funding the other half.

The Nash County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an incentive plan to encourage county employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The plan was recommended by the county's American Rescue Plan (ARP) Committee and presented by County Manager Zee Lamb to the board at their Monday meeting.
The incentive includes an initial payment of $250 to county employees who are already fully vaccinated or become fully vaccinated by November 1, 2021.

On Tuesday, Nash County Health Director Bill Hill reported 184 new Coronavirus in Nash County over the past seven days.
Hill said hospitalizations had increased to 14 with four in critical care. One of the four is on a ventilator.
"As you can see we're having some serious cases here," he said.

James Frazier, a member of Scout Pack #37 in the Coopers Community, is pictured with Nash County Sheriff's Office Deputy William Toney during the Back-To-School Bash held in Nashville Saturday.

PHOTOS ARE IMPORTANT ~ We take photos of our family and sometimes of our pets, but there is one important reason to take photos of pets. That reason is sometimes they get lost! We certainly hope that they aren't needed, but if they are, photos are a big key to finding them, especially if they have lost their tag (a critical key to finding them) or you haven't microchipped your pet.

Students and teachers have gone back or are headed back to schools and colleges this week and next.
A wave of optimism -- almost like New Year's -- will sweep over adults and children as slates are wiped clean.
Even for those without ties to school, this time of year always marks a change.

Dear Editor: Now that the Navy Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has identified and charged a sailor with arson in the burning of the USS Bonhomme Richard last year, this long, sorry saga is about to be concluded.
Well, not exactly.

The real estate market is booming in many North Carolina communities as many families move neighborhoods, towns, or states. We're glad so many people want to live and work in our beautiful state, but moving can be stressful. Adding to that stress? Movers who lose your belongings, damage your furniture, or scam you out of your money. Here are some tips to help ensure a smooth move.