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The Coronavirus continues to make headlines throughout the nation and local officials are continuing to stay up-to-date with the latest information regarding the virus.
Seven cases have now been reported in North Carolina, with six of those cases in neighboring Wake County. However, there were 44 being tested as of Tuesday afternoon.

The fourth annual Gospel Jubilee showcased the talent of five individuals or groups on Saturday afternoon.
Though the event is a competition, Master of Ceremonies Allegro Cordell said everyone who participated in the event was considered a winner.
"We don't like calling this a competition," he said. "Everybody is a winner and everybody has talent."

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from March 2 through 6.

Red Oak's town board held two public hearings Monday night with no members of the public requesting to speak.
The first public hearing was on the Cash Solar Farm project. Mike Fox, an attorney for the project, addressed the board before the public hearing.
"We had this project approved - some of you may remember - a few years ago, and then the dynamics in the solar world changed in regards to how you connect to the utility companies," Fox explained

Nashville's Finance Department is taking steps to address deficiencies discovered during an independent audit.
The auditor reported various weaknesses in internal controls and budgetary non-compliance during the 2018-2019 fiscal year audit.
As a result of the deficiencies, the Local Government Commission (LGC) required the Town of Nashville respond to each issue in writing.

The Town of Nashville is discontinuing its membership in the Down East HOME Consortium.
Council members voted on February 26 at the board's agenda meeting to not renew membership into the home program.
The Down East HOME Consortium was formed in 1995 as an entity of local governments in Edgecombe and Nash Counties to receive annual HOME program funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for repair and construction of housing for low income households.

Nash Arts will feature its Seventh Annual Dancing with the Arts fundraiser Friday night.
This year's theme is "Rock of Ages" and will feature six participants and five professional dance partners.
The event will be held on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

The Nash County Health Department's Animal Shelter is teaming up with Nash County Emergency Services to host the "Rescue Me" pet adoption event on Friday.
With the use of the Nash County Emergency Services' Companion Animal Shelter Trailer (CAST), the event will take place on Friday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Claude Mayo, Jr. Administration Building located at 120 W. Washington Street, Nashville.

It's entirely possible that you haven't heard enough about the Coronavirus.
In case you missed it, the Coronavirus is a flu-like sickness that originated in China and then escaped on planes and ships and magic carpets, mostly because China refused to admit it was a thing.

Nashville's Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Distinguished Citizen event last Thursday evening.
It's always exciting to see who will be recognized!
There are so many people in and around Nashville that give of their time and talents to help make Nashville the place it is.

This photo was found in the 1970-1971 archives at The Nashville Graphic. We believe the ladies in the photo might have been members at Gibson Memorial Methodist Church in Spring Hope. Know their names? Call us. 252-459-7101.

Black balloons fluttered in the wind last Friday evening during a special candlelight vigil held on the steps of the Nash County Courthouse.
The balloons were to bring awareness to overdose deaths but also served as a reminder that there was hope for those seeking recovery.
The event was hosted by the Hope Initiative of Nash County, which is celebrating their four-year anniversary.

An ordinance that helps the town of Spring Hope address issues with substandard buildings has been updated.
Town Manager Jae Kim said over the past year, residents have voiced their concerns and questioned how to deal with deteriorated and dilapidated buildings throughout the town.

The Nashville Lions Club recently donated socks to Nashville Elementary School for students who may be in need or when the need arises for an extra pair. Pictured above, left to right, are Nashville Lions Club President Mary Boehm, Nashville Elementary School Principal Quintin Mangano and school counselor Cindy Matthews.

Kenneth Jordan, a resident at Autumn Care of Nashville, poses with staff members from Sandy Frazier State Farm Insurance who visited the facility on February 13th delivering hand-made Valentine's Day cards to each resident.

The Nash Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Carl Moore, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Carl Moore, Jr. was a loving father and humble man gifted with many skills, talents and trades. He was a great help to his community and friends using his skills for the betterment of his community, and to help those in need. This scholarship commemorates his memory and selfless, giving nature so that his legacy may serve as an inspiration for others.

The ladies of the Rocky Mount Garden Club enjoyed a morning in late February with Bernice Pitt of Marrow-Pitt Ace Home Center located just down the road in Tarboro. The members meet monthly for programs, such as the one presented by Pitt about plants, their care, and where to find the best ones for designated regions.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Junior Garden Club, along with members of the Rocky Mount Garden Club, recently held a workshop to make homemade favors for the upcoming NC Garden Club Annual State Meeting. The youth held a workshop earlier in the season to work on projects to submit for awards, such as recycled sculptures to represent, "Art in the Round" along with drawings of Bluebirds and Cardinals.

Allergies? There are approx. 40 breeds of dogs that don't shed much and many consider them as being more likely to be hypoallergenic. Some people bred other breeds with Poodles for "designer dogs" (aka mutts) in an effort to get a certain look and claim them to be hypoallergenic. So many people get them but it isn't actually the hair but the dander that allergic people react too.

"Jesus answered and said to him, 'If anyone loves me, he will keep my word; and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him." (John 14:23)
Two friends of mine have decided to get baptized last Sunday at my Church. They are older and I admire them for the decision they have made. It demonstrates their commitment as Christians and their willingness to submit to the Lordship of Christ Jesus.

March greetings fellow followers! We're talking altar ministry today. I pray it's edifying and encouraging to you as you live as God's beloved.
An altar ministry is a vital function of a local church that flows from the ministry of Christ himself. (Biggest difference is that Jesus had a holy habit of making anywhere an altar for people to encounter his love. We often reserve it for the church.)

The Baptist Men will have their monthly meeting on Sunday, March 15 at 8:30 a.m.
Women in Action missions group of Red Oak Baptist Church will meet on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
All children in fifth grade and under are invited to the Community Easter Egg Hunt at Red Oak Baptist Church Family Life Center on Saturday, March 28.

I love the local church. It is God's chosen instrument to proclaim the good news of Jesus to the world. Jesus died for the church! The apostle Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians that the church has been "made alive together with Christ" so that in the future the people might know the "immeasurable riches of His (God's) grace toward us in Christ Jesus." What an awesome responsibility and opportunity the local churches have before them.

Last week, Coopers Elementary School celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss with "Letterland Day." Students and staff dressed up as many characters while displaying letters on their outfits. Some of the outfits included "V is for Violet;" "T is for Telephone;" "U is for Umbrella;" "C is for Cheetah;" "R is for Red;" "F is for Future Fireman;" and Mrs. Lauren Williams dressed up as "Q is for Quarrelsome Queen!"

Jonathan Hillis, of Rocky Mount, is living the dream. As an apprentice lineman with FB Timberline, he travels the country, seeing new sights and doing work he never imagined possible.
Hillis enrolled in Nash Community College's 16-week Electric Line Construction Technology academy last January.