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Carson Holloman enjoys sledding in the snow. Graphic photo by Jo Anne Cooper

Charlotte and Emme Burns, along with cousins Kerrin and Brynn Butler, worked together to build "Bruce" the snowman last week. Contributed photo

Carolina Moore became Elsa during last week's snow day. Contributed photo

Windham Aloisio, of Nashville, stands with his cool snowman during last week's snow day. Contributed photo

Nash Community College's Adult High School and High School Equivalency commencement ceremony will be held Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the Nash Community College Brown Auditorium. Rocky Mount native, Kevin Jones, will deliver the address.
Kevin Jones was the first in his family to attend college where he earned a degree in engineering from North Carolina A&T State University.

Nash Community College has announced Jennifer Haygood as the keynote speaker for its Spring Curriculum Commencement. The ceremony will be held in the college's Brown Auditorium on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM.
Jennifer Haygood serves as Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff of the North Carolina Community College System.

The DeLeon Carter Foundation donated to the Coopers Community Development Corp for the naming rights to the concession building at the Miracle Park on Joyner Road. The building will be called "The Carter Store."

Third graders at Coopers Elementary School received a special visit from Sparky the Fire Dog as part of the annual award's presentation, where Coopers Fire Fighters present plaques to winners of its Great Escape contest. Each year, during Fire Prevention Week, fire fighters visit the school and speak with students about fire safety.

Local girl scouts are participating in Operation Cookie Drop, a council-wide service project that brings a taste of home to active military men and women serving our country. Over a million boxes have been donated in the 15 years the project has been going on. Scouts work to collect donations through cookie booth sales and while selling within neighborhoods. Girls that donate 15 boxes earn a Operation Cookie Drop patch.

Third graders at Coopers Elementary School during the visit from Coopers Fire Department.

An all-local production of Young Frankenstein will be held during a pair of weekends in March at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. Young Frankenstein is a musical comedy based on the Mel Brooks.
The story is of Frederick Frankenstein, who has inherited his family's estate in Transylvania and has brought alive a creature much like his grandfather, Victor Frankenstein.

An ounce of prevention can prevent a lot of heartache. You do your best and yet your pet is gone. You have to be proactive. You may already be doing some, but we hope that that the following tips will help.
Did you know that coyotes and bobcats can climb/jump any fence and there is danger from the sky too?

"He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." (Job 5:9)
There are a lot of believers who don't believe miracles still happen. "He doesn't part seas any more," they will say. It's sad that a lot of those who go to church with us every week believe the age of miracles is over.

"Give people your best...and your best is Jesus" - I will never forget hearing these words from a mentor of mine not too long ago.
We are often instructing children, students, college kids, etc. to "give their best" and when we do, we direct it towards their studies, having good attitudes, or focusing on the task at hand. It's nearly an agreed upon way to approach life, "give it your best."

On Saturday 2/22, Rev. Jim Meade and a group from Kingdom International Church ministered to the homeless in Rocky Mount and served them a meal.
The night of 2/22, the KIC Young At Heart held their monthly meeting at the church. The KIC Worship Team brought special singing and Victoria Moss gave the devotion and her testimony. A large covered-dish supper was served. There were approximately 70 in attendance.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School has announced its Fall and Winter Sports Seasons honorees.
Here is a complete list of the winners, by sports:

RED OAK -- In front of an impressive hometown crowd last Friday night, Northern Nash played host to the 2020 Class-3A Big East Basketball Conference Championship games.
After watching Rocky Mount knock off Hunt to take the girls' crown, it was time for the main event, ending with the Knights taking down the visiting Fike Golden Demons 74-64.

LAGRANGE, GA. - The North Carolina Wesleyan College baseball team dropped its opening conference series at LaGrange College (Ga.) last weekend. The Bishops first fell 7-1 on Saturday before dropping an 11-10 extra-inning thriller to the Panthers on Sunday in game 1 and a 6-4 loss in game two.
• Game 1 (Sunday): LC 11, NCWC 10 (10 innings)

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services 2020 Youth Futsal League Scores:

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College men's basketball team went on a 19-4 run down the stretch to defeat the top team in the West Division, Covenant College (Ga.), 81-70 on Senior Day last Saturday afternoon.
Junior guard Damon McDowell led the Bishops with 24 points, all coming in the 2nd half, along with 8 rebounds in the win.

NASH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL'S BRITTAIN MARKS (TOP)

Peachtree members, family, and friends met Sunday to praise our Lord for all He does for us. He continues to bless and protest us.
The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Susan and Lawrence Edwards in loving memory of Tom Moorefield and Karen Edwards.

Women in Action missions group of Red Oak Baptist Church had another great time at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 18! Members and guests enjoyed supper together followed by announcements and prayer. This meeting also featured guest speaker, Kay Turner, who has served for several years as a volunteer missionary to Cambodia.