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Puppy mills, flippers, and backyard breeders.
Before I got involved in helping to save homeless pets from the Nash Shelter, I had no clue what those terms really meant. I was too busy with career, raising children or being involved in other activities.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central's shortened -- but much-anticipated -- swim season began last Thursday as the Bulldogs tangled with SouthWest Edgecombe, Tarboro and Wilson Beddingfield at the Harrison Family YMCA.
Nash Central showcased its skills by taking first place in both the girls and boys team standings under the direction of veteran head coach Kyle Bain.

WINTERVILLE -- Another year, another effective campaign for the Northern Nash High School cross country program.
The Fighting Knights were able to claim their 10th consecutive Big East Conference Boys Championship under the direction of legendary head coach Jeff Dodrill.
And NN also boasted the Big East Girls Individual Champion in Elana Griffin, along with the Big East boys runner-up in Justin Marshall.

NEWPORT -- Nash Central High School capped off its successful cross country campaign by taking part in last Saturday's Class 2-A East Regional Championships at Croatan High School in Carteret County.
NCHS send an entire boys team to the meet to go with one girls individual -- talented freshman Hope Lee.

NASH COUNTY -- The second North Carolina High School Athletic Association Realignment Draft, at least from a Nash County perspective, looks similar to the initial list -- with one notable exception.
The latest Big East Conference projection remains

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College men's basketball team put together a terrific first half at home en route to outlasting the Marlins of Virginia Wesleyan 75-62 last Saturday afternoon.
Wesleyan jumped out to a quick 18-5 lead and kept up the defensive pressure throughout the half to lead 43-18 at the break.

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NASH CENTRAL'S REBECCA BARNES

NASH CENTRAL'S RACHEL WINSTON