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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is issuing a warning to consumers to not purchase or let their dogs or cats consume certain lot codes and types of Sportmix brand dog and cat foods due to high levels of aflatoxin found in the products during testing. There have been reports of illnesses and deaths in dogs associated with some of the products identified in this recall. No cat or human illnesses have been reported.

Cleveland Hunt wrapped up a 51-year EMS career on December 31 but his service to the public likely won't stop anytime soon.
Hunt began his career before he was even 18-years-old with a company called Ambucare.
"I wasn't 18 yet so they gave me a job answering the phone as a dispatcher," Hunt said.

The Town of Dortches recently honored the life and service of former Mayor Kirby Boice Brown.
Brown passed away unexpectedly in August 2020 after battling COVID-19.
Brown served the town's board for 42 years, first as a commissioner from 1978 to 2002 then as mayor from 2002 until his death.

Viruses affects every living creature. For dogs, there is a nasty virus called distemper. This virus is very easy to prevent with a simple vaccination (the DHLPP).
Dog distemper is an epidemic that quickly spreads into all breeds of dogs, and it has become imperative that dog owners be informed about it. If you are a dog owner, you can save your precious pet from this deadly disease.

United Way Tar River Region is pleased to announce the continuation of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) in local communities.
For Phase 38, Congress has appropriated $3,460,380 for North Carolina to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs. Of this amount, Nash and Edgecombe Counties have been awarded $61,165 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in our area.

RED OAK -- With cold weather in the forecast for Nash County and calendars beginning to turn over to 2021, long-time Northern Nash High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Grover Battle has his sights set on the hardwood as the Lady Knights prepare for the tip-off of their season in just under two weeks.

ROCKY MOUNT -- From the Glass Half-Full Department comes Nash Central High School's 2021 swimming season -- or what there is of it.
Certainly, there is a bit of gratitude that the Bulldogs will be able to conduct a campaign at all due to COVID-19 concerns.
But athletes will have to make the most of a shortened schedule that will feature just two meets.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. -- North Carolina State University wrapped up its 2020 football schedule last Saturday with a 23-21 loss to Kentucky in the Taxslayer Gator Bowl.
The Wolfpack fell behind 13-0 at halftime before rallying after the break -- only to come up short.
North Carolina State finished the campaign with an 8-4 overall record for veteran head coach Dave Doeren.

STANHOPE -- Had it been a show on HGTV, the Southern Nash High School girls basketball program would have been a complete reno -- all the way to the foundation -- when Jordan Bass took over as the head coach six seasons ago.
But after an arduous series of baby steps, Phase One of Bass's rebuilding process was staged last season.

RALEIGH -- The Carolina Hurricanes will open their 2021 shortened National Hockey League season on January 14 with a road game against the Detroit Red Wings.
Carolina's first home event will be January 21 versus the Florida Panthers at PNC Arena in Raleigh. Fans will not be able to attend the Hurricanes' home games.
The 56-contest schedule will run through May 8. Carolina will compete in the newfangled Central Division and will only play against other clubs in that division.

The Nash County Health Department is hosting a drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Thursday, January 7, at 1 pm at Nash Central High School. This free event will mark the start of Phase 1B - Group 1 of North Carolina's vaccination plan in Nash County, making the vaccine available to anyone 75 years or older. The Health Department has approximately 1,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine available and will administer them on a first-come, first-served basis.