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An assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a female, communicating threats was reported on 12/1/19 at 3938 Green Pastures East
An overdose, possession of heroin and maintaining a place for a controlled substance was reported on 12/1/19 at 11082 Kevin Lane
A failure to heed a light or siren was reported on 12/1/19 on I-95 Southbound at the 145 mile marker

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

These youth won fourth place for their Polar Express creation in the Children's Christmas Parade on Saturday. Pictured (L-R) is Lucas Couch, Hailey Couch, Riley Luper and Emma Couch.

Devin Clark channels his inner elf during the annual Children's Christmas Parade Saturday.

Olivia Stone (far right) shows off her Grinch side Saturday at Nashville's Christmas Parade, winning third place for her cute Grinchy costume. Pictured with Olivia is mom, Sarah Stone.

Kaila French has a talk with Santa Saturday following the Christmas Parade.

Grinch William Washington and Lori Joyner pose prior to boarding the Joyner's MIni Mart float.

Genesis Kelly and Jaylen Pena ride on the Bailey Elementary float.

Identical twins Courtney and Cassidy Riley (of Bailey) and Amiera Riley (Nashville) wait for the Bailey Christmas Parade to begin.

A literacy program offered at Red Oak United Methodist Church and 11 other North Carolina United Methodist congregations is showing promising results in helping early readers avoid the learning loss that can happen over the long school break.
According to new data from this past summer, students across all sites together made significant gains in reading and language abilities.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year.
The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

It was an exciting Sunday at Peachtree as the member welcomed many visitors to the Peachtree.
Sunday's sanctuary poinsettia arrangement was presented to glorify God in loving memory of Jeff Nelson by his parents Dorothy and Bill Nelson.

At Kingdom International Church on 12/1, the service was opened by youth pastor Steve Massey with announcements, prayer, and offering. The Praise Team gave 2 selections. Pastor Daniel Moss continued with prayer and praise the rest of the service and gave a short exhortation "The Same Power That Raised Jesus From The Dead Lives In YOU".

"I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites." (Psalms 26:4)
When my wife and I met, it didn't take long for me to realize that her faith was very important to her. "You're pretty religious, aren't you?," I asked her on our first date. I'll never forget her answer: "No, I'm not religious at all. I'm a Christian."

Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year. It traditionally falls just days before Christmas Eve, between December 20 and 23, with its earliest observations dating back to the stone age. Although pagan cultures celebrate this winter holiday differently worldwide, for many Christians the Longest Night has become a time to reflect on extended darkness in our lives.

Red Oak Baptist Church had a great International Missions Emphasis on Wednesday, December 4. Pastor Chris and Tammy Fowler, former International Mission Board missionaries to India, shared information, pictures, and experiences they had while on the mission field in India. They worked with the people and shared the gospel with them for over 3 years and India still has a special place in their heart.

We are living in the "now" generation. Whatever we want, we can often find a way to get it immediately. This could be good if it's a legitimate and pressing necessity, but it can also be dangerous if what we desire is not something God wants for us. The problem with "have it now" thinking is that we don't pause to consider the consequences of our actions.

Senior Quinton Cooley (with ball) was unstoppable for the Southern Nash Firebirds during last Friday night's regional football victory.

(L to R) Southern Nash's Trenton Weeks, Quinton Cooley, Zach Baker and Preston Curtis pose with the East Regional title plaque.

Southern Nash's (l to r) Zachary Jones, Quinton Cooley and Matt Foster accept the regional championship plaque from SN Principal Hugh Scott.

RALEIGH -- All In.
Two simple words, one complex mission to bring several communities together for a common cause.
Since its inception in the late 1960s, Southern Nash, despite all of its successes and school pride, has experienced a bit of an identity problem.

Kwamaine Battle is one of several former Southern Nash High School football players who have remained loyal to the program by becoming assistant coaches.

RALEIGH -- Between the rigors of the Eastern Regional Finals and the State Championship Games, 16 head football coaches from across the state exhaled a bit Monday at Carter-Finley Stadium to take part in a press conference for the upcoming North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Finals.
Each of the head coaches from the 16 remaining schools in four subdivided classes met with media members and relived their joys from the road to the finals -- and what they expect this Saturday.

RED OAK -- After knocking off county rival Nash Central to begin its 2019-2020 campaign, Northern Nash's boys basketball team turned its focus to a five-game stretch over the course of five school days, beginning with a home matchup against North Pitt last Wednesday -- and ending with an away contest against the Panthers this Tuesday.

RED OAK -- For all of their recent successes, including a one conference championship and two runner-up finishes over the past three years, the Red Oak Middle School boys basketball team has been void of one key intangle.
Size.
But that is changing this season as the Tigers are looking for yet another strong campaign in the competitive Tri-County Conference.