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In the last few weeks, we have looked more closely at "swoon theories" that attempt to explain what happened to Jesus of Nazareth after His crucifixion. Specifically, we looked at the recent swoon theory offered by the critic David Mirsch. Like all previous swoon-type theories, Mirsch's theory fails to account for the minimal bedrock facts suggested by Gary Habermas and Michael Licona. These minimal bedrock facts pertain to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, which are 1) broadly evidenced and 2) acknowledged by a consensus of scholars, both believers and skeptics alike.

Welcome to Butch, Rochelle, and Sarah Harrison; Amber Abell; and Pier Rochelle who joined the church family at Red Oak Baptist Church!
Several princesses, superheroes, animals, and other interesting characters were seen at the Community Trunk or Treat at Ennis Park on Sunday, October 26! The children and adults enjoyed the decorated trunks, fire truck, giveaways, candy, and hot dogs!

BAILEY -- Southern Nash High School students, under the guidance of agricultural educator Kristina Brake, will showcase 10 dairy heifers during the school's fourth annual Dairy Day on Saturday, November 15.
Students from the Animal Science 2 class will participate in a judged competition, demonstrating their skills as showmen. They will be evaluated on the heifers' skeletal structure, dairy strength, mobility of rear feet and legs, and udder quality, with a maximum score of 100 points.

NASHVILLE- The Nash County 2025 Commemorative Courtyard Induction Ceremony to honor the late Wayne Moore, a dedicated county employee for 36 years, was a mix of appreciative testimony and humorous stories.
Held during bright sunshine at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at the courtyard in front of the Nash County administration building, the event drew a mix of county employees, Moore family members, and what seemed to be a great many friends.

NASHVILLE- The town of Nashville has bid a regretful goodbye to HR Director Trey Sanderson, who has tendered his resignation to accept a full-time Executive Pastor position at Rise Church.
Sanderson was already serving at Rise Church as an assistant associate pastor.

NASHVILLE - Heather Louise Finch of Bailey, the former Executive Director of Communication at Nash County Public Schools, has jumped ship to Zebulon, where she has been hired as the new Communications Manager.

RED OAK - The City of Rocky Mount is looking to annex land near Shellcastle Road that is closer to Red Oak and Nashville than it is to the city, and is looking for both municipalities to give their permission.
The satellite annexation for two parcels, between them totaling about 177 acres, was on the agenda for the Oct. 13 Red Oak Town Council meeting.
An attached email from JoSeth Bocook, Director of Development Services for Rocky Mount, was dated Sept. 23;

SPRING HOPE - After public outcry over frequent flooding in the town, particularly in the areas of Walnut Court and Riley Way, town leaders have made the plunge to commission a watershed analysis of Little Turkey Creek.
Commissioners voted at the Oct. 6 meeting to hire the Wooten Company to do the study for about $30,000, a move which could drop or delay other planned projects off the town's calendar.

Nashville Firefighters visit Nashville Elementary to teach students about fire prevention. Contributed photo

MOMEYER - Now that the town of Momeyer is providing garbage and recycling pickup for residents who want it, council members have adopted a formal Town Waste Ordinance to put on the books.
The town contracted with GFL Industries in September for trash/recycling pickup for 109 residents after budgeting $26,500 in the FY 2025-2026 budget. The three-year service contract begins Nov. 1.