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Nashville Police have identified the suspects responsible for the murder of 27-year-old Marquis Perry.

One suspect, Antwan Ray Hawkins, 35, of Charlotte, is in custody for the crime while the other, Montreal Tyrek Cooper, 20, of Rocky Mount, remains on the run.

Perry, of 1847 First Street, Nashville, was shot and killed at his Oak Tree Apartment home on Thursday morning, November 14 around 5:44 a.m.

Perry's girlfriend and child was also in the home at the time of the incident but were not harmed.

Last Thursday, Nashville Police Chief Anthony Puckett held a press conference and announced investigators had identified those responsible.

Nash County Commissioners met with the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education last Wednesday night to discuss the construction of a new elementary school in the northern part of the county.
No action was taken during the meeting and discussion centered around the hiring of a project management firm to oversee the construction of the new school.

CHRISTMAS TIME - Nash County 4-H hosted a "Cookies with Santa" event on Tuesday, December 3 at the Nash County Agricultural Center. The event included the chance for youth to bake and decorate cookies and then visit with Santa and have their picture taken with him. Pictured above, Ava Strickland has a conversation with Santa about her Christmas wishes.

Doug Sauls' Barbecue and Seafood remained closed this week after its operating permit was suspended just before Thanksgiving.
The restaurant was temporarily shut down after several cases of Salmonella were reported in people who had eaten at the restaurant.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture Food Protection Division identified Salmonella present in equipment and food that is likely to cause an immediate threat of serious adverse health effects.

Representative Lisa Barnes spent a few minutes of her wedding anniversary at the Nash County Board of Elections last week.
Barnes, of Spring Hope, filed to run as a Republican for the State Senate District 11 seat currently occupied by Richard Horner.
Barnes is currently serving her first term in the NC House of Representatives, serving District 7. Prior to that, Barnes spent several years as a Nash County Commissioner.

The Town of Nashville is pursuing becoming a Tree City USA town.
Council members voted in November to change language in the town's ordinances to pursue the designation.
In October, a public hearing was held on the issue, with only one comment from the public, which just questioned what a Tree City USA was.

A charter member of the Momeyer Ruritan Club was the recipient of the club's Ruritan of the Year Award.
Paul Gulley Bass was surprised with the award during the club's annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on Monday.
Bass has been a member of the Momeyer Ruritan Club for 55 years and is one of four remaining charter members.

Nasvhille's Fire Department will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on December 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Town of Nashville Council Chambers located at 114 W Church St. Nashville.
For more information or to make an appointment to donate sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code NashvilleFire.

Monday, December 23 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Sandy Cross United Methodist Church, 3725 Sandy Cross Road, Nashville. Free Long Sleeve T-shirt for all presenting donors
Monday, December 23 from 3 until 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 South Church Street, Rocky Mount. Free Long Sleeve T-shirt for all presenting donors

So many people say don't get a pet for Christmas. We admit, that it does get a bit crazy then.... but how about NOW? Now would be PERFECT. Time to acclimate to your home before all the festivities. That is... if you ADOPT! Every day the inventory at the Nash County Animal Control Shelter changes. Hopefully all of those who leave are leaving by the front door with loving families or rescues who will see that they will be cared for.

Nashville Police quickly apprehended a man last Tuesday morning after an armed robbery was reported at Hardee's on East Washington Street.
The report came through just after 9 a.m.
According to a press release, the caller was able to provide a vehicle description and a patrol officer was behind the vehicle.

Nashville Police are continuing to seek information that will lead to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the death of Marquise Perry.
Perry, 27, of 1847 First Street, Nashville, was reportedly shot and killed at his Oak Tree Apartment home on November 14 during an armed robbery.
The incident happened between 4 and 6 a.m.

INCIDENTS
A driving under the influence was reported on 12/9/19 at W Washington Street and US 64
A hit and run was reported on 12/10/19 at 1201 Eastern Avenue

You know that friend who fails repeatedly at something and then one day finally gets it right and can't stop talking and bragging about it?
That's me this week.
That's because we got our Christmas tree up on a single digit day in December.

December 21 may not stand out as a significant day to the average person but for me, December 21 is a pretty special day.
It's the day my husband was born and also the day, 31 years later, my middle son, Devin, was born!
I still think back to 2012 and wonder how in the world I was able to manage to birth a child on my husband's birthday! I think that's pretty impressive!

This photo was originally published in The Nashville Graphic on December 24, 1970. A Barbershop Quartet of Northern Nash High School performed at Tarrytown Mall. Members of the quartet are Ricky Meadows, Luther Barnes, Music Director Wade Jordan and Larry Dickens.

Outgoing Oak Level Ruritan Club President Ravin Carpenter (right) passes the gavel to Frank Bozelle who will service as president of Oak Level Ruritan Club for the 2020 year. Pictured officiating the installation is Ruritan Zone Governor Fran Bunn.

The Upper East Coast Chapter of the Nash Central Senior High Alumni Association hosted the 2019 Mid-year Conference on Saturday, October 6 at the O.D. Moore Building in Nashville.
The theme for this year's conference was "Giving Back; To Secure a Better Future for our Youth."

Olivia Stone (center) checks out Santa while holding on to mom, Sarah, at Cooley Library's Santa Storytime event on Saturday, December 14.

Charleigh Richardson smiles as she takes a photo with Santa on Saturday at Cooley Library's Santa Storytime event. Youth watched "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate and then heard a story before being presented their very own book and getting to meet Santa.

Charisma Deans makes Christmas shapes for her cookies during the Cookies With Santa event, hosted December 3 by Nash County 4-H.