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Capitalizing on every offensive possession is paramount to success in the scoring-frenzied world of high school eight-man football.
That proved to be the case last Friday night for the Faith Christian School Patriots during their season-opening contest at home against a solid Pope John Paul II Catholic School squad out of Greenville.

Josiah Thompson (left) scored five touchdowns last Friday during Pope John Paul II's road victory against the Faith Christian Patriots.

ROCKY MOUNT -- It was a crisp October evening, one seemingly scripted for high school football.
As the sun began to set just before Faith Christian's 52-42 season-opening loss against John Paul II Catholic last Friday, the atmosphere was different than a typical contest under the covenant Friday Night Lights.

Faith Christian School's Robert Zampardi (with ball) avoids a Pope John Paul II defender during last Friday night's eight-man football showdown in Rocky Mount.

ATLANTA, GA. -- East Carolina University scored a defensive touchdown on the game's first play from scrimmage last Saturday afternoon, but homestanding Georgia State ran off 28 unanswered points on the way to a 49-29 non-conference football victory at Center Parc Stadium.
The contest marked the first meeting between the Pirates and Panthers on the gridiron and the first appearance in Atlanta for ECU since it famously defeated NC State in the 1992 Peach Bowl at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

PITTSBURGH -- Area stars Ricky Person Jr. and Zonovan Knight once again played key roles for North Carolina State University's comeback football victory last Saturday against host Pittsburgh in Atlantic Coast Conference action at Heinz Field.
Person, a junior from Franklin County, rushed 14 times for a team-high 39 yards during the Wolfpack's 30-29 decision. He also converted a key fourth-down run in the second half.

This past week at Southern Nash Middle School, teachers and staff welcomed the "B week" students.
Southern Nash High School celebrated National Custodian Day on October 2. Teachers and staff also welcomed back Mrs. Boseman's class.
Christian Fellowship Church enjoyed Homecoming 2020 this past Sunday. Former Pastor Jerry Braziel and his wife Lillie Mae were honored during the service.

Sundays at Peachtree Baptist Church are becoming more exciting. More of the Peachtree congregation, family and friends are coming back to gather together to worship and celebrate in doors. This past Sunday we welcomed a number of new visitors. Thanks be to God.

Nashville Nights : An Outdoor Worship Service of Healing
The Bible does not say, "for God so hated the world" but, "for God so loved the world". God loved the world and God loves the world, his post Genesis 3 mission has always been to redeem humanity and heal creation.

The Nash County Board of Elections office is gearing up for the 2020 General Election.
The office has created a website at nashvotes2020.com that will answer any questions you may have on the voting process or how to get registered to vote.
In addition, the Nash County Board of Elections office will be open this Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for normal elections-related transactions.

The Town of Nashville has announced the appointment of its next town clerk.
Sarah Tinkham will start with the town on Monday, October 12.
Tinkham comes from Bertie County, where she is currently employed by Bertie County Government as the Clerk to the Board and Executive Assistant to the County Manager. She has been in that position since 2013.

A man in his early 30's became the 43rd person to die in Nash County from complications associated with COVID-19.
The man died on September 29.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this patient," said Bill Hill, Nash County Health Director. "It is imperative that we continue to put our best efforts forth to slow the spread of COVID-19."

Charles Johnson has been attending Brenda Stallings' Veterans Appreciation Luncheon for several years now.
Johnson, a World War II veteran, enjoys the fried fish lunch he is served each year, but even more, Johnson enjoys the hug he receives from Stallings.
This year was no different.

Nashville United Methodist Church is reaching out to animal lovers for its first ever "Blessing of the Pets."
The event will be held on Sunday, October 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. on the lawn by the bus garage, which is off of Church Street.
The blessing of pets and animals is often celebrated on October 4, or on a Sunday near that date, in culmination with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Demo Tant spent most of September 21st on the phone.
"I near about talked 'til I couldn't talk," Tant said. "I reckon I had about 100 calls."
Each and every call was to wish Tant a happy 99th birthday.
Even Tant's Raleigh financial advisor got in on the special day, sending Tant a bouquet of 99 assorted Roses.

Alumni of Red Oak High School weren't able to gather in the traditional sense for their annual meeting but that didn't stop members from celebrating.
The 102nd consecutive alumni meeting was held virtually on Thursday, September 17th via the Zoom platform.
The meeting included remarks from guest speaker Gwen Tolston Davis, a 1964 graduate of Red Oak High School.