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The Nash County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human remains were found on Sumler Road in Castalia.

The remains of a human body in the dry/skeletonized stages of decomposition were found on Wednesday, October 28.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office received a call for service around 1:03 p.m. after the discovery of the remains were found near the entrance of Sandy Creek Gameland located at 11872 Sumler Road in Castalia.

The Medical Examiner's Office will conduct a further investigation, which will provide additional information regarding the identity of the individual as well as the possible cause of death.

Anyone with additional information can call the Nash County Sheriff's Office at 459-4121 or Twin County Crime Stoppers at 977-1111.

Several years ago, my wife had severe abdominal pains. They became so severe, I had to take her to the emergency room for treatment. One of the nurses charged with her care, a Christian, had a Chinese tattoo on his arm. Robbie asked him what it meant. The nurse replied, "He who walks with no fear."
I noticed a cross on his neck and thought about the irony.

The Town of Nashville's water purchase contract with the City of Rocky Mount has expired and council members are awaiting attorney review before approving the 40-year contract.
A water purchase contract renewal was presented to council members earlier this month at the board's regular meeting.

Nash County is one of 36 North Carolina counties who recently received letters expressing concern over the surge in COVID-19 cases.
With COVID-19 trends moving in the wrong direction, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety sent the letters to local leaders asking them to help slow the spread of the virus by promoting the three W's and considering other actions to improve compliance with executive orders.

Nash County voters have already surpassed numbers from the 2016 election.
Nash County Elections Director John Kearney said on Tuesday that statistics show Nash County will have voted as many absentee ballots than in all of 2016.
"That's all absentee, mail-in and in-person," Kearney added.

With positive cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise throughout North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced last Wednesday that North Carolina will remain in phase three for three more weeks as health officials continue to monitor the state's viral trends.
"As this pandemic continues, I know it's difficult and tiring to keep up our guard, especially when we're gathered with people we love," Cooper said. "But it's necessary. No one wants to spread COVID-19 accidentally to friends or family, so we must keep prevention at the forefront.

The Downtown Nashville Strong Advisory Board has decided to forego plans to pave the alley behind Washington Street businesses in downtown for now and instead, focus on increasing signage.
The board met last Tuesday, October 20 for updates on several items, including the downtown alley parking plan.

Guns, drugs and gangs.
That has been a major focus for Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone since becoming sheriff in 2014.
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein recognized Stone for his efforts last week by presenting him with the 2020 Dogwood Award.

Nash County deed transfers for October 16 through October 22
Robert E. Rudd to Sara C. Rudd; 2.38 acres
Diana B. Coffey and Roy C. Coffey Jr. to Diana B. Coffey and Roy C. Coffey Jr.; Fishing Creek Subdivision, lot 12

A warrant service was reported on 10/18/20
A larceny from a porch, carport, shelter was reported on 10/22/20 at 1219 Mosswood Drive, Nashville
A domestic disturbance was reported on 10/22/20 at 12956 Eagle Ridge Drive, Zebulon

Incidents
An obtaining property was reported on 10/18/20 at 616 E Church Street
A possession with intent was reported on 10/18/20 at 1434 S First Street

A fourth arrest has been made in the October 9 shooting incident that occurred at the Wal-Mart in Rocky Mount.
A'Kavis Deonte Knight, was arrested in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Sunday, October 25 on charges of malicious injury and property damage as well as obstructing a police officer. Knight, who had previously been entered into a national database for wanted persons, is awaiting extradition to North Carolina.

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Nashville Police apprehended a Rocky Mount man last week for stealing a code reader from O'Reilly Auto Parts.
Officers responded to a larceny at O'Reilly's on October 23 around 7:37 p.m. The suspect reportedly went behind the counter at the store and removed a code reader valued at $229.99 then left the store in an unknown direction.

Members of the Nash County Sheriff's Joint Criminal Apprehenson Team, or JCAT, arrested two men for trafficking after responding to a disturbance call on Monday morning.
JCAT personnel responded to the area of I-95 and NC Highway 33 in reference to a disturbance involving weapons. Deputies arrived on the scene and saw a male attempting to walk away while holding a large, clear plastic bag of a white powder and rock-like substance, believed to be crack cocaine.

Tamika Hill, of Nash County Recreation and Senior Services, stands ready to give out treat bags on Tuesday at the Nash County and Town of Nashville trick-or-treat trail.

Ny'Zarria Joyner, Khemarri Joyner and Felecia Joyner (L-R) pose for a photo along the trick-or-treat trail Tuesday.

Raegan Stallings, 3, enjoys the bouncy slide this past Saturday at Bell's Ace Hardware Fall Festival event. The event included games, a bounce house, food as well as vendors.

It was the election of 2004 when I walked into Samaria Baptist Church's family life center to cast my ballot. My young daughter was holding my hand, always interested in the world's dealings.
"I'm here to vote for George Washington!" she shouted as we stepped through the foyer into the voting hall.
I wish, I thought at the time.

Red Oak, Nash County and North Carolina, well really the whole world, lost a very special person recently.
Barbara High Tyre.
Her unexpected, and untimely, death will be felt for a long time by many, including myself.
I think about her and the life she led and there's no way I can adequately put into words the impact she had on so many.

Dear Editor: Recently, needing medical attention, I called my primary doctor to be told she was already overbooked, so I went to Boice Willis Clinic Immediate Care in Rocky Mount.
I was met in the car by Dr. Leslie Browder and Michael Dial, PA and their staff.