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Nashville's Town Council will decide the fate of property along Western Avenue on Tuesday night.
A public hearing was held for the second time for 608 Western Avenue last Wednesday night. The property is owned by Michael Hurt, a Franklin County developer.
Hurt initially sought to rezone the entire 9.47 acres from R-10 (medium density residential) to MF (multi-family) in August but after opposition from neighbors and then a "no" vote from Nashville's Planning Board, Hurt withdrew his request.

Members of the Nash County Sheriff's Office, along with area fire departments and car and motorcycle clubs, brought smiles to a two-year-old boy's face recently when they held a parade in his honor.
The parade was held to celebrate the end of chemotherapy treatment for soon-to-be two-year-old Michael Ward, Jr.
Ward was diagnosed with stage four cancer last December.

Patsy King McGhee has resigned from her long-time post leading Nashville's Planning Board.
McGhee announced her resignation from the board last month and last Wednesday, was honored for her service by Nashville's Town Council.
A resolution was presented at the start of the board meeting last week.

Nash County towns are gearing up for Christmas.
The Town of Red Oak will host its Third Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 28 beginning at 1 p.m. with a vendor fair, music and amusements.
The vendor fair has over 50 vendors scheduled to participate in this year's event, selling a variety of handmade goods.

Nashville Baptist Church has opened its doors to area middle and high school students who may lack internet access.
The church is the only "pop-up" internet cafe available in Nashville for students to utilize to complete their virtual schooling.
Laura Willis, who serves as the Ministry Assistant for the church, said the idea was originally one put forth by the Nash County Public School System, who were seeking these "pop-up" internet cafes.

The Town of Castalia hired a Rocky Mount accounting firm earlier this year to help with its auditing issues.
According to the town board, the town enlisted the services of Overman and Parks, CPA, PA in March 2020.
The firm was hired to compile the FY 2017 and FY 2018 data into auditable financial statements.

No doubt 2020 is headed for the history books.
Some say it can't happen fast enough.
A year known for earthquakes, hurricanes, a global pandemic, cancelled school years, economic shutdowns, protests, riots, elections, scandals, fake news, suppressed news -- you name it, it's happened.

When you've been at a job for a long time, even as a reporter, you can't help but develop relationships with people or at least develop a fondness for them.
I've been at The Nashville Graphic for over 14 years now and I've met a lot of people. Nash County is fortunate to have some great people living and serving here and I'm proud to know many of them!
One of those people is Ms. Lou Richardson.

Looking back at the past 30 years of my career here at The Nashville Graphic, I've written numerous Thanksgiving edition columns. Many of those columns encouraging people to shop locally, and also giving thanks for the many opportunities I've been afforded.
Thanksgiving 2020 is bringing many changes and yes - some inconveniences. But the virus can't rob you of your memories, and it can't keep you from creatively creating new memories while remaining safe.

JUNIOR FASHIONISTAS -- This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic April 1, 1975. Nash County 4-H Club members winning the Junior Division in sportswear in an annual fashion revue "Salute to Fashion" which was held at Tarrytown Mall in Rocky Mount. Pictured, front row, left to right) Alitha Palich, Jackie Perry, Teresa Cale, Beverly Battle. Standing are the dress division winners: Bridget Drewery, Frankie Richardson and Julie Palich.

The following deed transfers were made in Nash County rom November 13 through 19

Incidents
A sexual battery was reported on 11/18/20 at 208 Simbelyn Drive
A driving while intoxicated was reported on 11/19/20 at 723 Clark Street

Building Permit
(commercial)
Cindy Felton; 313 W Washington Street; sign; $723

No one was injured last Thursday in an accident in Downtown Nashville. According to Nashville Police Chief Anthony Puckett, the accident involved a 96-year-old who attempted to back out of a parking spot. The driver then drove forward, striking three parked cars, knocking one of the vehicles through the fencing and into the Edward Jones building. "There were no drivers/passengers in the parked vehicles and no injuries to the driver or anyone else," Puckett said.

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

Ten years ago, I did my first big rescue of a Mom and six nursing pups. How time flies and I am so happy and thankful that PAWNC joined NCAF and for all the Rescues we work with. We couldn't have done it without the cooperation of the Shelter staff and all of our volunteers. We can look back at thousands saved thru the years, over the amount saved prior us getting involved, and be happy.

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

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

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

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

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

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