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A Nashville man has been charged with the murder of a Rocky Mount man, whose body was found in Castalia.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office, along with local fire departments, were dispatched on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 to the 8300 block of N NC 58 in reference to a brush fire. When units arrived at the scene, the body of Dominick Jermaine Parker, 27, of Rocky Mount, was found. Through investigation, it was determined that Parker had been shot and killed.

That's enough about 2020.
For the next little bit, I'm going to just say "last year," so it seems like any other year.
Regular readers know this is the time of year for my anti-resolutions. The Soapbox knew resolutions were unfashionable long before "influencers" said it was so.
It doesn't take an advanced degree to figure "resolving" to lose 100 pounds in 12 months or get rich doesn't usually work out.

The Nash County Health Department is beginning its Phase 1B roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination.
Because vaccine supplies are currently limited, states must make vaccine available in phases. On December 22, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices released updated interim vaccine prioritization recommendations for the next phases of vaccinations.
Phase 1A is for health care workers fighting COVID-19 and long-term care staff and residents.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death in Castalia.
Members of the Sheriff's Office, along with local fire departments, were dispatched to the 8300 block of North NC 58 on December 30 in reference to a brush fire. When units arrived, a black male was found deceased in the area.

Lynne Walker has seen plenty of miracles since she began working at Faith Christian Ministries 13 years ago.
Her becoming director of the non-profit organization was one of those miracles.
Walker's service to the ministry was celebrated last week as she retired on December 31.

A decision to close Elm Street was delayed another month by Nashville's Town Council on Tuesday night.
The proposal to close a portion of Elm Street between Drake Street and North Boddie Street as well as a half block of Court Street between Elm Street and Vale is due to Nash County's intent to construct an addition to the Nash County Detention Center.

A United States flag was flown over the United States Capitol in honor of a Nashville man's 85th birthday.
Charles "Chuck" Lewis now has the flag and plans to proudly display it in his home.
The flag was flown over the Capitol at the request of Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, who represents Maryland's Fifth Congressional District.

Town of Nashville employees will receive a two percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), Nashville's Town Council decided on Tuesday.
The town's Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget did not include a COLA for town employees due to the uncertainty of revenues from the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the time the budget was adopted, council members agreed to postpone consideration of a COLA until there was a better idea of the town's revenues.

District Court Judge Anthony W. "Tony" Brown started the year off being sworn in for another term as district court judge for the 7A Judicial District and 7BC Judicial District, which serves Nash, Wilson and Edgecombe Counties. Brown was re-elected to the seat in November. Brown, a Castalia native who now resides in Spring Hope, was sworn in by Linda Thorne, Nash County Superior Clerk of Court on Friday, January 1 in the Superior Courtroom in the old wing of the Nash County Courthouse. Brown has served as district court judge since September 2009.

Nash County Recreation and Senior Services is partnering with NC MedAssist to host a drive-thru event that will provide over-the-counter medications to the community.
The Mobile Free Pharmacy will be held on Saturday, January 9 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Claude Mayo Administration Building in the parking lot.
The event will offer free over-the-counter medication such as cough and cold medicine, vitamins and first aid supplies.

The State Highway Patrol recently welcomed 50 new troopers at a graduation ceremony held for the 152nd Fast-Track Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony commemorates a historical first for the fast-track program as the cadets spent nine consecutive weeks at the training academy without visiting home. This training schedule was designed to ensure maximum protection for the cadets from outside exposure to COVID-19.

Incidents
A larceny was reported on 12/20/20 at 479 W Washington Street
A concealed gun was reported on 12/20/20 at Brake and Sixth Street

A missing person was reported on 12/28/20 at 14672 Red Bud Road, Castalia
A financial transaction card fraud was reported on 12/28/20 at 163 Hunts Way, Spring Hope
An assault by pointing a gun and damage to personal property was reported on 1/2/21 at 2417 Quail Haven Road, Rocky Mount

A property owner can now take steps to potentially bring homes to Spring Hope after commissioners approved her rezoning application.
Augusta Jones, owner of land on 813 East Nash Street, has had her property on sale for a while. She owns a bulk of the property along with a few family members.
In the past, the land was zoned as Residential-Agricultural (RA).

We were all ready for 2020 to be in the rearview mirror with hopes 2021 will be the year of hope.
Vaccinations have begun in the fight against COVID-19 which is hopefully the beginning of the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.
And it's been a mighty long tunnel!
January is traditionally a time we all find ourselves reflecting back while looking forward - though many wish to just block out 2020.

Dear Editor: We have a right to not wear a mask. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Guaranteed by the Constitution. But there are limits to all rights. The basis of the limits are that you cannot, by exercising your rights, interfere with the rights of another.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic February 25, 1975. The Planters National Bank team captured the Nashville Little League regular season title. Kneeling, left to right, are: Stokes Suiter, Jeff Cobb, Duane Boddie and Arnold Braswell. Standing, left to right: Coach Coop Cooper, Randy Frazier, Bobby Pullium, Allen Weeks, Gregory Hines, and Coach Pell Cooper. Team members Randy Coggin and Dennis Bass were not present. (Graphic photo)

Invariably, the six days between Christmas Day and New Year's Day is a time when we look back at the year and reflect upon our successes and our failures. We look at the good times and the bad times. Obviously 2020 will have many more bad times. Most of us even make resolutions for the new year that we rarely keep. Yet, it's important that we bring closure to the past year and make sure that we've learned and grown from whatever came our way.

Happy New Year!
Remember Red Oak Baptist Church is offering an early worship service on Sunday mornings at 8:45 am. Service is held in the sanctuary and is a "mask required" service. Worship in the Family Life Center will be at 11:00 am and is "mask recommended." Everyone can worship as they feel comfortable.