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A simple possession was reported on 5/4/20 on S Alston Street
A sell/deliver a schedule VI controlled substance was reported on 5/4/20 at 802 S First Street

A search warrant on Circle Drive in Nashville resulted in the arrest of a resident of the home.
The Nashville Police Department, with help from the Rocky Mount Police Department, Nash County Sheriff's Office and Spring Hope Police Department, served a search warrant on Tuesday morning, May 12 at 105 Circle Drive. Alcindor Wardrick, 49, lives at the residence.

Nashville's Town Council agreed to continue its funding of the Carolina Gateway Partnership in the upcoming budget year.
The topic was brought up during a budget meeting on Tuesday.
Past conversations have suggested the possibility of discontinuing the relationship with the economic development company but a decision was never made.

Staff at the Nash County Senior Center are having to be creative in providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since March, senior center staff have had to take over the meal delivery program, delivering meals for up to 50 residents throughout the county.
Wendy Perry, Senior Services Coordinator, said the meals aren't delivered every day anymore.

A representative from Waste Industries provided insight to Nashville's Town Council last Tuesday night on rate increases.
Pat Luce, Government Contracts Manager for Waste Industries, told council members that the price to process recycling had skyrocketed due to China no longer taking recyclables.

The Nash County Health Department continues to see an increase in positive COVID-19 cases.
As of Wednesday morning, May 13, there were 140 positive cases reported.
Nash County Health Director Bill Hill reported on Wednesday morning that there was a surge in positive cases over the first two days of this week.

Nash County Commissioners will likely be presented with a flat budget to prepare for fiscal impacts related to COVID-19.
Commissioners met last Tuesday, May 5 for a budget workshop and to hear budget requests from Nash Community College and Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools.
A draft recommended budget of $95,575,924 was presented to commissioners. The draft budget presented is $2,555 less than the current year's original approved budget.

Major David Brake has hung up his hat with the Nash County Sheriff's Office to take on another important role: grandfather.
Brake officially retired on April 30, ending a 30-year career in law enforcement.
Brake is a Nash County native. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1987 and served until 1991.

Due to challenges caused by COVID-19, students in the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System will see some changes to the grading policy.
Elementary and middle school students in the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System will not receive traditional grades for the year, the school system announced during last week's Board of Education Meeting.

Two separate accidents claimed the lives of three Nash County residents recently.
The first accident occurred on Thursday, May 7 around 2 a.m. on I-95, 10.5 miles west of Sharpsburg.
According to the NC Highway Patrol, Jennifer Marie Hinnant, 42, of Nashville, was traveling south on I-95 when she collided with a tractor trailer who was also traveling southbound on I-95. Hinnant's vehicle reportedly went under the tractor trailer and became pinned.

The Town of Nashville Fire Department will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Town of Nashville Council Chambers located at 114 Church St Nashville.
For more information or to make an appointment to donate sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code NashvilleFire.

Red Oak's Town Council recognized the life and service of Myrtle King Bass during their regular meeting on Monday.
Bass served the Town of Red Oak as a councilwoman from 1992 through 2003 and again from 2004 to 2005 as an elected and appointed member.
Bass passed away on Sunday, May 30 at 90 years old.

A warrant service was reported on 5/7/20
A possession of heroin and felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance was reported on 5/8/20 at 1200 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount
A larceny of a credit card was reported on 5/8/20 at 12140 E NC 97, Rocky Mount

Building Permits (Residential) Annie Cooper; 7524 Edwards Road; detached accessory; $6,800
Yoni Josue Martinez; 9236 Driver Road; new single family; $150,000

Birthdays are being celebrated in unique ways due to social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Dorothy "Dot" Smith of Nashville enjoyed her 88th birthday recently sitting outside with family and friends driving by to send her birthday wishes.

United Way Tar River Region has announced the continuation of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) in the Twin-Counties. For Phase 37, Congress has appropriated $3,750,088 for North Carolina to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs. Of this amount, Nash and Edgecombe Counties have been awarded $70,508 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in our area.

One of my sons says this quarantine is something he's been waiting and training for all his life. He likes to stay in his room -- The Bunker -- with his computer, PS4 and snacks.
He and his brother are still having school, but that ends this week.
I just finished exams and have meetings left. My daughter finished her college exams. My wife is working remotely all day, every day.