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The Nash County Public School System has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

The Nash County Public School System has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Spring Hope Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Bailey Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Cedar Grove Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at CITI High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

A friend was recently lamenting to me that many of our churches hardly ever mention Jesus in their services anymore. "A lot of church members believe all you have to do to go to heaven is die."
Sadly, he's right.

An encouraging word from someone is always welcomed. I received a text on a Sunday evening after a difficult morning and in that message were these words, "Don't ever, ever quit. God has a plan." Maybe you've encountered a moment when you thought about quitting.
According to Pastor Charles Swindoll, "Early in the twentieth century, for every wife or mother who walked away from her home and responsibilities, six hundred husbands and fathers did so.

Peachtree Baptist Church members came out for service this past Sunday to the beautiful sunshine. They prayed that the Covid-19 vaccinations continue and the numbers of infections continue to drop. They prayed for all those effected by the extreme weather.
The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was loving presented to glorify God by Susan and Lawrence Edwards in loving memory of Karen Edwards and Tom Moorefield.

"What are you wearing to the party?" Ever asked that question to someone? We ask this question because we want to know what is the proper, appropriate, normal way for us to present ourselves at the dinner, wedding, church service, etc. Even churches, nowadays, are wise to list on their websites what is the normal attire to a church service.

This past Tuesday, Coopers Elementary staff were treated to bagels for breakfast by Church On The Rise.
Congratulations to Alex Terry of Southern Nash High School for receiving a bronze medal in the swim regionals.
Kingdom International Church opened with prayer and offering.

The following deed transfers were reported in Nash County from February 15-19, 2021

BUILDING PERMIT (residential)
Randell W. Griffin; 203 Jacqueline Drive; renovation/alteration; $7,500
Twiana King; 6262 A NC 58 N; detached accessory; $7,500

Appalachian State University has released the Dean's and Chancellor's lists for the Fall 2020 semester as well as the list of 1132 undergraduate students and 121 graduate students that received degrees during commencement ceremonies held in December 2020.

FRANKLINTON -- One of the most talented boys basketball teams in school history. And one that didn't even qualify for the Class 3-A State Playoffs.
That's how the 2021 Southern Nash Firebirds will be remembered after a sterling regular season that wasn't good enough to earn a postseason berth due to the shortened playoff brackets amid COVID-19 concerns.

Southern Nash's Landen Baker scores inside during last Friday's road victory against Franklinton.

Southern Nash High School's T.J. Taybron posts up for a basket for the Firebirds during last Friday night's Big East Conference regular season boys basketball finale against the homestanding Franklinton Red Rams. Southern Nash, coached by Robbie Kennedy, came through with a 74-64 triumph at the FHS Gymnasium.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The most decorated swimming athlete in Nash County history annual more hardware to his collection at the recent Class 1/2-A State Championships.
Nash Central High School's Lance Norris, only a junior, picked up another state crown as he took first place in the Boys 200 Freestyle at the annual meet at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary.

FRANKLINTON -- Southern Nash enjoyed a renaissance girls basketball season in 2019-20 as the Ladybirds' long rebuilding process resulted in a trip to the Class 3-A State Playoffs -- and an upset victory in the opening round.
SN veteran head coach Jordan Bass hoped to use that excellence as a springboard into the ensuing campaign, but COVID-19 concerns had other ideas.

Southern Nash High School freshman Tabatha Tomaszewski (front) tries to bring in a rebound during last Friday's road game at Franklinton HS.

(L to R) Southern Nash's Brooke Lucas and Dari'elle Whitley try to gain possession last Friday night.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Faith Christian School will begin its 2021 varsity baseball schedule on March 2 with a home contest versus Wilson Christian Academy.
First pitch is slated for 4 p.m. at the FCHS Baseball Field.
Faith's complete ledger is as follows, with home games listed in CAPS:

OAK ISLAND -- On Valantine's Day Weekend, several local runners showed their love for running.
During that weekend, a group of distance stars from Red Oak headed to Oak Island for the annual Half Marathon on February 13, starting at 7:15 a.m.
Race-day morning arrived with a temperature of 38 degrees, light rain and a head wind.

ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats haveannounced the club's 2021 Low-A East regular season schedule, which will begin on May 4 versus the Fayetteville Woodpeckers at Five County Stadium in Zebulon and conclude on September 19 versus the Woodpeckers in Fayetteville.
The inaugural Low-A East schedule calls for 120 games, evenly split with 60 home and 60 away games, for each member team.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office is currently looking for Brittney Lynn Dudley, a 21- year old female missing from 7907 Buck Deans Road, Middlesex.
Brittney Lynn Dudley was last seen on February 13, 2021, at 5:40 a.m. She was seen wearing a red hoodie and red plaid pants. Brittney Lynn Dudley is believed to be traveling in a navy-blue Chevy Trailblazer (unknown year or registration plate number) possibly with a friend, Shanicia Gardner, from the Bertie County area.