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World renowned American theoretical physicist, Michio Kaku remarked that all people are born as geniuses. To watch a child at play in the woods or with some blocks or a dollhouse is to watch brilliance at work. Their creative nature is limitless, the world is their playground. No one has told them what they are doing is wrong, silly, or a waste of time.

What is a godly life, and how is it achieved? These are important questions because as believers, we are called to live sanctified lives that are fully surrendered to Christ. Although we know that this is God's will for us and that He's working toward this purpose in our lives, we have a responsibility in the process as well. What we habitually do has tremendous influence on whether we will have a godly life.

Teachers and students at Southern Nash Middle School "decked the virtual halls" by dressing up for classes during the last week of school before Christmas break. There were quite a few elves, Santas, reindeer and a Mrs. Claus.
Vaughan's Chapel church held their Christmas program on 12/20.

It was an exciting Sunday at Peachtree. We, as the member, welcomed the New Year in with special prayers for a better New Year, 2021.
CHURCH BUSINESS
*Church Business Conference, Sunday, January 10, 2021, after service. This will be the 1st Quarter Business Meeting of 2021.

The following deed transfers were reported in Nash County from December 28-31

Three sections of primary highways, plus 10 secondary routes, in Nash County will be repaved next year.
The state's Transportation Department this month awarded a $3.2 million contract to Barnhill Contracting Co. of Rocky Mount to mill away the old pavement, place new asphalt and restripe 38 miles of roadway across the county. The improvements will include:

Seventeen short line railroads will soon be making improvements to their infrastructure thanks to approximately $16.7 million in matching grant funds being awarded as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation's Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program (FRRCSI).
FRRCSI supports rail infrastructure health, safety and performance throughout the state, enabling NCDOT to partner with rail companies on improvement projects.

North Carolina's egg prices were steady on small, higher on the balance when compared to last week. Supplies of extra large and large were heavy, while medium were moderate to meet a moderate demand. The North Carolina weighted average price quoted Wednesday, December 30, for small lot sales of delivered, cartoned, grade "A" eggs was 108.07 for Extra Large, 105.20 for Large, 79.61 for Medium, and 66.00 for Small eggs.

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.