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WILSON -- Northern Nash High School's boys cross country squad is off to another strong start -- as evidenced by last Thursday's showing during a Big East Conference Tri-Meet at Gillette Park.
The multi-time defending league champion Fighting Knights cruised to a first-place team finish during an event that also featured Franklinton and host Wilson Fike.

RALEIGH -- North Carolina State University has extended the agreement of long-time baseball coach Elliott Avent, as the Board of Trustees approved a new deal recently that will keep him in the dugout through the 2025 season, with options beyond that.
Avent is set to begin his 25th season at NC State in the spring of 2021, and is the school's all-time leader in victories with a career mark of 889-531.

ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College was recently selected by the American College of Sports Medicine as the Judges' Pick for first place in The Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) Mascot Challenge video contest.
This year, a record 32 colleges and universities submitted video entries.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. -- Sophomore receiver and return specialist Tyler Snead posted 244 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns last Saturday afternoon, propelling East Carolina University to a 28-3 American Athletic Conference football victory over homestanding Temple at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Pirates (2-6, 2-5 AAC) defeated the Owls (1-6, 1-6 AAC) for the first time since 1995 and for the first time since joining the AAC.

Nashville residents are being asked to provide input into the town's next Comprehensive Plan.
A drop-by workshop is being held on Thursday, December 3 from 1 until 7 p.m. in town council chambers at 114 West Church Street, Nashville.
A comprehensive plan is the town's vision and goals for the future. The plan guides the town's growth and decision making for the future.

Downtown Nashville Strong and the Nashville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is hosting a Christmas Decorating Contest for residents and business owners.
This is the third year for the contest.

Deloris Jones' mother lived to be 103. She hopes the same will be true for her.
Jones celebrated her 95th birthday on September 11.
Her nephew, Samuel Jones, said his aunt has had a garden now for over 60 years and enjoys taking care of it. She also enjoys her flowers, dogs and her chickens.

Christmas in Nashville may look a little different this year but children will still get a chance to visit with Santa.
Nashville's Chamber of Commerce has invited Santa to come visit with youth on Saturday, December 5.
This year's visit, however, will be more socially distanced.

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.