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A recovered vehicle and second degree arson was reported on 5/3/21 at 11826 Watson Seed Farm Road, Whitakers
A warrant service was reported on 5/5/21 at 13432 NC 43, Nashville
A simple possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (not marijuana), possession of methamphetamine, warrant service and possession of heroin was reported on 5/6/21 at 1370 N Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount Police have made an arrest in the April 11th hit and run that killed 27-year-old Matthew Pender.
Bruno Former, 53, of Whitakers, was arrested and charged with felony hit and run in the incident, which occurred on US 301 in Rocky Mount.
Police responded around 10:20 a.m. on April 11 to a call of an unidentified male lying in the ditch in the 1500 block of N Wesleyan Boulevard. Emergency Medical Services pronounced the subject dead at the scene.

INCIDENTS
A driving while intoxicated and flee/elude were reported on 5/2/21 on US 64E at the 461 mile marker
A possession of heroin was reported on 5/4/21 at Liberty Drive and First Street

BUILDING PERMIT
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Eric Spivey; 9053 W Mount Drive; renovation/alteration; $7,500
Libby Nixon; 5196 S Old Carriage Road; miscellaneous; $15,000

Local pastors, community agencies and citizens participated in National Prayer Day on the steps of the Nash County Courthouse. Pictured above, Stephanie Frink sings The Lord's Prayer.

Bike riders from Law Enforcement United rode through Nashville last Thursday, stopping at the Nash County Courthouse on their way to Washington, D.C. The organization does the bike ride annually to raise money and awareness for fallen law enforcement officers. Pictured above, Brian Harrison, of the Raleigh Police Department, lays a wreath in honor of fallen officers from Nash County.

Local towns are opposing legislation that will eliminate single-family zoning.
Nashville's Town Council approved last week a resolution to oppose Senate Bill 349 and House Bill 401 of the 2021 North Carolina Legislative Session. Red Oak Commissioners passed a similar resolution last month.

Town of Nashville departments are partnering together to encourage kids to read more and get outside.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Director Koy Worrell and Library Director Tikela Alston are partnering to offer its first Storywalk in conjunction with Kids to Parks Day.

Organizations in Spring Hope are working on beautifying the town and increasing activity through enjoyable events.
Groups such as the Garden Club, Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Development Board all work towards a common goal of creating "a prosperous Spring Hope," according to Ethan Vester, president of the Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce.

I remember getting my first pack of baseball cards at Bass Brothers store in Momeyer, a pack of 1975 Topps.
I was hoping to get a Jim "Catfish" Hunter, who was about the only player I'd heard of at the time. He was from Hertford and most baseball conversations I overheard involved him.

The need for parking in downtown Nashville has been ongoing since the 70s. Since then, the court system has grown and so has Nashville.
Downtown currently has a good blend of retail, restaurants and services. Owners and operators all agree their business suffers when public parking options are limited.

Dear Editor: Then "they" came for our unborn babies in the womb - but I didn't speak up
Then "they" came for the biblical concept of marriage - but I didn't speak up.

This photo was originally published in The Graphic on June 4, 1970. Students were boarding a bus for the last time of the school year at Nashville High School.

The Rocky Mount Debu-ette Club has announced its 2021 seniors. The organization which emphasizes volunteer work in our community, is comprised of girls in the ninth through the 12th grades.
The press release announcing 2021 seniors states, "The Debu-ette Club has long lasting deep friendships to these young, hard working women, while allowing them to grow together as leaders in civic and social endeavors.

Wood Green Development Company to Phyllis Joyner; 1204 Nottingham Road, Rocky Mount
Melissa B. Roberson and Melissa B. Hart to Melissa B. Roberson, Jerry A. Hart and Melissa B. Hart; 711 Briarwood Court, Nashville
Quay Cang Luu, Hoa Kim Dang, Yen Luu Lee, Yen Luu and Tri-Tin Pham Le to Nga T. Nuu, Binh Chan Thruong, Quay Cang Luu, Hoa Kim Dang and Yen Luu Lee; 3193 Scarborough Lane, Rocky Mount

MAY 14
Middlesex - 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Friendship Free Will Baptist Church, 744 Friendship Church Road

God's Line Is Never Blocked Jeremiah's warnings of judgment were finally coming to pass. Nebuchadnezzar surrounded Jerusalem. His armies would soon attack Judah, destroy the holy city, and take the people into Babylonian Captivity. Jeremiah was in prison. He had counseled Judah's king to surrender Nebuchadnezzar. Defeat was inevitable.

This article is a continuation of last week's article, "Dealing with Demons" published in the May 6th edition of The Graphic.
Why do we need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? Because the Kingdom of God is still at hand and the work required to be Kingdom people is impossible without the Holy Spirit. Kingdom people are those who follow the teachings of Jesus, who believe him at his word that we will do even greater things than him (John 14:12).

Kingdom International Church held a Mother's Day event on 4/8 with great attendance. Mothers attended with their children. There were games, crafts, prizes, food, fun and memories. On Mother's Day, mothers in the church were celebrated with skin products and flowers. Daisy Vick was recognized for being in charge of special celebrations.

The Red Oak Area Historic Preservation Society will have their Food Truck Rodeo on May 15 and May 16. This fundraising event will be held at Ennis Park. This will benefit the Teacherage Project.
High School and college graduates will be recognized on Sunday, May 23 during the 11:00 am worship service in the Family Life Center of Red Oak Baptist Church.

It was a wonderful day at Peachtree. We celebrated Mother's Day Sunday. Dr. Wendy Edwards was guest speaker. Her sermon was "Mamma and The Village," from verses 2 Timonthy 1: 3-5. A sermon on it takes a village to raise children. How mothers teach their children the gospel.
The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Melba Hobgood in loving honor of her husband Jerry's on his birthday.

RED OAK --After a 14-month COVID hiatus, high school wrestling has returned in Nash County -- but there weren't many individual matches on the docket during last Wednesday's Big East Conference showdown between Southern Nash and homestanding Northern Nash.
Both teams usually fill full rosters, and each squad does have its share of wrestlers ready to perform in the abbreviated campaign.

Northern Nash's Garrett Williamson works his way toward a pinfall during last Wednesday evening's home wrestling match against the Southern Nash Firebirds.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash's boys and Franklinton's girls were the big winners at last Wednesday's Big East Conference track and field meet at Firebird Stadium on the SNHS campus.
Due to COVID restrictions, Big East meets are limited to just three schools -- though all six league entrants will be able to compete in the conference championships in June.

Northern Nash's Jonathon Page (left) takes the lead in a relay race during last Wednesday's Big East Conference track and field meet at Southern Nash.