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The Nash County Sheriff's Office has charged a second person with the shooting death of Jerome Lynch on August 13th,
Detectives from the Nash County Sheriff's Office arrested Adarius Deonte-Ray Johnson aka "Kush."
Johnson is charged with first degree murder in connection with the homicide.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office has charged a Kinston man with the murder of William Jerome Lee.
Hermon Leon Best, 34, was arrested on Tuesday, August 18 and charged with first degree murder and first degree burglary.
Lee, 32, was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound by a family member around 2:09 a.m. on Thursday, August 13 in his home in the 3100 block of North Old Carriage Road.

It is IMPORTANT to maintain Nature's balance. From CLAWS, Inc.
Time to BUSTA MYTH
We hear all the time, "but I touched it, the mother won't take it back", and don't feel bad about believing this one, we've even heard this one spread by vets.

The Town of Nashville is in the process of hiring its next Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Director.
Human Resources Director Lou Bunch said an offer has been extended for the position and the town is waiting on the background check.
Bunch said once the background check is cleared and the candidate has a chance to notify their current employer, an announcement will be made.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a homicide on Old Carriage Road last Thursday.
Deputies responded to a medical call at a home in the 3100 block of Old Carriage Road around 2:09 a.m. on Thursday, August 14 involving a man who was found unresponsive by a family member.Upon arrival it was determined the man was deceased from a gunshot wound.

A vocal group comprised of local teens is not letting COVID-19 stop them from singing.
The Elite Vocal Ensemble continues to meet and host concerts virtually, hosting its most recent concert last weekend.
The group, based in Spring Hope, is led by Rachael Howard, a former middle school music teacher in the Nash County Public School System.

A house fire claimed the life of a Nashville woman last week.
Nashville Firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Pell Cabin Road, off of Old White Oak Road, just after 5 p.m. last Thursday, August 13.
Nashville Fire Chief Chris Joyner said when crews arrived, they discovered a fire at the back of the home.

A local prayer group is praying for law enforcement officers and other public safety officials and inviting others to join in during a community prayer event held once a month.
Victoria Frazier, of Nashville, is a member of the prayer group and said members of the group are from various Nash County churches.

Nashville's Downtown Strong Advisory Board is hoping adding signs to the downtown area will help improve parking issues.
The board, previously named the Municipal Service District Advisory Board, met on Monday afternoon to discuss the design, style and placement of public parking signs that would direct downtown shoppers and business clients to the courthouse parking lot.

Nash County saw four Covid-related deaths over the past week, bringing the total number of deaths to 18.
The 15th death was a male patient in his early 90's, the Nash County Health Department reported.
The 16th death was a female patient in her late 80's.

Nashville Police are investigating after a bomb threat was made Friday morning, causing Wal-Mart to temporarily shut down.
According to a press release, an unknown male caller called the Wal-Mart in Nashville around 10:37 a.m. and stated to an employee that a bomb was located in the building and they needed to evacuate. The Wal-Mart manager immediately made contact with Nash County Emergency Communications.

Wilson Police last week warned about false information making the rounds on social media on the murder of Cannon Hinnant.
Wilson Police said the releases were made to look like posts that came from the department's Facebook page.
The releases presented different, and reportedly false, accounts of the events that led up to the shooting death of five-year-old Hinnant.

Nash County Commissioners unanimously supported a citizen's right to bear arms, approving a modified resolution presented last month by a Spring Hope resident.
Allen Chesser initially presented commissioners with a resolution that expressed opposition to any legislation or executive order that would infringe on gun rights or the regulation of concealed weapons.

Nash County households who have not responded to the 2020 U.S. Census still have time.
The self-response period for the census will end on September 30 but households will still be able to respond to the census questionnaire either online at 2020census.gov or by phone at 1-844-330-2020.

The Mercer Foundation, Inc., founded by NC Wesleyan's Director of Military Studies, Lt. Col. (Ret) James Mercer, has partnered with Thornes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church , The Alpha Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Inc. and Conetoe Family Life Center to assist Nash, Edgecombe and Rocky Mount communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

INCIDENTS
A larceny was reported on 8/9/20 at 1205 Eastern Avenue
A possession with intent was reported on 8/11/20 at 361 W Washington Street

Building Permit
(Commercial)
Robbie Davis; 5530 Dortches Boulevard; new construction; $144,000
Robbie Davis; 5530 A Dortches Boulevard; new construction; $130,000

A possession of heroin was reported on 8/10/20 at 10067 Main Street, Castalia
A murder was reported on 8/13/20 at 10103 N US 301, Whitakers
A warrant service was reported on 8/9/20 at 1043 Parker Road, Nashville

Building Permit (Commercial)
Chad Bissette; 6336 Main Street; renovation/alteration; $15,000

We moved my daughter back to college and I noted yet another lie I've been told.
I don't know if it was the same person who told me that one day I'd miss changing diapers (total lie), but someone said moving a kid to school is easier after the first time.
I don't know about that.