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A larceny after a breaking and entering and felony breaking and entering was reported on 6/23/20 at 1050 W Beulah Road, Nashville
A financial transaction card fraud was reported on 6/24/20 at 10601 E NC 97, Rocky Mount
A larceny after a breaking and entering and felony breaking and entering was reported on 6/22/20 at 1093 NC 231, Spring Hope

INCIDENTS
A sell and deliver was reported on 6/21/20 at 617 Golfers Lane
A driving while impaired was reported on 6/21/20 at the 459 mile marker on US 64 W

Nine characteristics of a new life: What does it mean to be born again?
It's a spiritual experience. The new birth is the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He convicts us of sin and helps us understand that our good works are insufficient in His eyes and will never make us fit for heaven. But He also assures us of God's love and leads us to confess and repent of our sins and trust Jesus Christ as our Savior.

Congratulations to Jonathon and Allison Saunders on the birth of their daughter, Natalie Mae! Natalie Mae was born on June 13 weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. and 18 1/4 inches long! Happy sister is Evelyn. Proud grandparents are George and Donnye Saunders and very proud great-grandparents are Russell and Barbara Griffin!
Be sure to check with Red Oak United Methodist Church for updates of produce available from Merv's Friendship Garden!

There is always a raging war between belief and unbelief. Sure, we profess our belief and trust in the God of the universe, but our actions and way of thinking often tell a different story.
The constant need for approval or validation says we believe others will grant us the comfort our souls need rather than God, our beloved Savior. The never-ending stress revolving around our bank account says we believe money to be our main source of security rather than God, our sovereign Provider.

Vaughan's Chapel Church held a birthday-anniversary celebration service for Pastor Rev. Reuben Batchelor this past Sunday. He has been pastoring at the church a little over two years and will celebrate his 80th birthday on July 6. The congregation was filled with regular congregants along with many cousins and friends of the Pastor. Rev. Marie Batchelor brought the morning message "Respect God & Authority."

A message from Pastor Gene Whitehouse of Peachtree Baptist Church.
"I find very few things as precious to me as a word from the book of Isaiah: "... for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, "My purpose shall stand, and I will fulfill my intention," (Isaiah 46:9-10).

The Black Light Project has begun partnering with the city of Rocky Mount to unveil banners of subjects featured in the exhibit that has been displayed at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. The first public banner was displayed Tuesday, June 23 on the Rocky Mount Mills campus.
"These portraits of Kyle Johnson and Yannick McLeod as well as the others that can be found throughout the community are a testament to the strength and beauty that is Rocky Mount," said Rocky Mount Mills Development Manager Evan Covington Chavez.

North Carolina Wesleyan College recently announced six internal appointments effective as of June 1, 2020 and upcoming campus enhancements as the College prepares to welcome students back in the fall.
"These organizational changes will improve the student experience, enhance the operations of some areas of the College and align with the objectives in our strategic plan," commented President Evan. D. Duff.

WILSON -- The Wilson Tobs Baseball Club, in cooperation with the North Carolina government and health officials, are making changes to Historic Fleming Stadium operations.
The Tobs' season will feature a shortened Coastal Plain League schedule beginning today and running through August 13.

"But He needed to go through Samaria." (John 4:4)
I wrote this column over ten years ago. Obviously, tragic events across the country once again shows that we are nowhere close to overcoming racism. In fact, it's probably worse today than it's been for years.
Billy Graham has said for years that the greatest problem facing America is racism.

Nash County surpassed the 400 mark in the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases over the weekend, with 52 new cases reported from Friday night to Sunday night.
Nash County Health Director Bill Hill reported on Monday afternoon 40 new cases overnight Friday, June 26 into Saturday. Of those cases, 24 were at a congregate living senior facility.

While many cities and towns are choosing to cancel Fourth of July festivities due to Coronavirus, the Town of Red Oak is moving forward with hosting its second annual "Family Freedom Celebration.
The event is slated to be held on Sunday, June 28.

The Town of Nashville experienced discharges of 864,000 gallons of untreated wastewater last Wednesday.
Public Works Director Lee Brown reported two separate discharges were from the town's wastewater collection system and both occurred last Wednesday, July 17. The third discharge occurred on Sunday, June 21.

Officials are continuing to assess the damage caused by flooding in Nashville last week.
Days of rainfall caused Stoney Creek to reach 15.5 feet, with water going out of its banks and threatening some downtown businesses as well as several homes.
Nash County Emergency Management Assistant Director Brent Fisher said the National Weather Service estimated four inches of rain had fallen but he added that there were some citizens in the county reporting six inches.

Heavy rains caused flooding from Stoney Creek on Washington Street last week.

A boat is pictured at the entrance of Indian Trail which was completely under water. Several people were rescued from homes which were flooded in the subdivision. (Graphic photo by Amanda Clark)