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A Red Oak native was recently elected President of the North Carolina Emergency Management Association.
Brent Fisher, who serves as the Assistant Director of Emergency Management and Fire-Rescue Division for Nash County, was elected President on Tuesday, November 5 at their fall conference in Wilmington.

The Coopers Ruritan Club hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet last Thursday night, recognizing those volunteers who help make the organization a success.
President Steve Williams began the evening by thanking the many volunteers who contribute their time each year to the fundraising events the club holds.

The Coopers Ruritan Club surprised Nashville Graphic reporter Amanda Clark with the Oustanding Leader of the Year Award last week during their annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet.
Mike Glover, who chairs the club's Professional Business Committee, presented the award to Clark.

Nashville Planning Director Julie Spriggs was recognized earlier this month for receiving a special certification.
Spriggs earned her Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification through the North Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers.
The certification is presented to professionals who meet the requirements and complete a comprehensive examination on the programs and standards to reduce flood losses in North Carolina and the nation.

Investigators with the Nashville Police Department are continuing to seek information that will lead to an arrest in the homicide 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.

A local sweet potato operation recently celebrated its golden anniversary.
Farm Pak Products, Inc., the marketing arm of Barnes Farming Corporation, recently celebrated 50 years of providing sweet pototates for grocery stores and other food service outlets across the country.

I traditionally write a warm, fuzzy holiday column Thanksgiving week, mostly emphasizing the importance of supporting your local businesses.
This year- I'm changing tradition. I'm going to be a little selfish - not just for us -- but for the communities we serve.
This edition of The Nashville Graphic has been delivered into several additional thousand households reaching thousands of people who may not subscribe. This edition, as always, is packed full of information, local news, local sports and of course - holiday sales.

Sure, you've heard and read plenty about being grateful and thankful already.
Especially this year, with Thanksgiving coming "late."
But the great thing about Thanksgiving -- my favorite holiday -- is that it never gets old.
Right?

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on December 17, 1970. Students in the fifth grade at Nashville Elementary School deviate from traditional decorations as they drape their Christmas tree with food. The class, taught by Mrs. Ruth Brewer, was participating in a pilot research project on school lunch programs.

Representatives from a project management firm that may potentially be hired to assist with managing the construction of a new elementary school in Nash County gave a presentation to the Nash County Board of Education highlighting why they should be chosen for the project.
Executive Vice President Jeff Holstein and Senior Project Manager Chris Whitley of Cumming Construction Management presented the information, which included a brief overview of the company, the company's approach to managing projects and projects completed in the past.

An inmate at the Nash County Detention Center passed away on Sunday morning following a medical emergency.
The inmate, Damico Miguel Morrow, 20, of Washington, D.C., experienced a medical emergency while he was incarcerated at the detention center. First aid was reportedly rendered by several inmates and detention officers. Nash County EMS personnel responded and were able to stabilize Morrow before transporting him to Nash UNC Hospital for further treatment.

The Nash County Health Department has temporarily shut down Doug Saul's Barbecue and Seafood, after several cases of Salmonella were reported.
The operating permit of Doug Sauls, located at 813 Western Avenue in Nashville, was suspended on Friday, November 22 as there were conditions reportedly present to constitute an imminent health hazard.

A possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule I controlled substance, maintaining a place for a controlled substance and driving while intoxicated was reported on 11/17/19 at Jeffreys Road and Benvenue Road
A larceny of a motor vehicle was reported on 11/17/19 at 2241 S Old Carriage Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from November 18 through 22.

INCIDENTS
An uttering a forged instrument was reported on 11/13/19 at 131 Nashville Commons Drive
A murder, kidnapping and breaking and entering a residential was reported on 11/14/19 at 1847 S First Street
A possession of marijuana was reported on 11/14/19 at 222 W Washington Street

North Carolina Wesleyan College has launched a new, yearly tradition that allows graduating seniors to leave a mark on campus that will continue to grow for years to come. The tradition involves the planting of tulip and daffodil bulbs on an area of campus chosen by the seniors.
Recently, NC Wesleyan seniors who will be graduating in December 2019 or May 2020 gathered on campus in front of Pearsall Library to kick off the new tradition.

Rocky Mount Mills announces that its 2nd Annual Tower Lighting will take place on Saturday, December 7. The event, which is free and open to the public, runs from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m and features a wide array of family-friendly entertainment to kick off the holiday season. WRAL Anchor Jeff Hogan will serve as emcee for the evening festivities.

Governor Roy Cooper recently announced new appointments to boards and commissions across the state.
"Having great talent on our boards and commissions is critical to North Carolina's economy, health and communities," Gov. Cooper said. "I appreciate these appointees for using their skills and expertise to help improve our state."

The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will welcome visitors through the Thanksgiving holiday by opening its doors Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 1. Typically, the Imperial Centre is closed the day after Thanksgiving.
The Imperial Centre will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30' as well as from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Saturday, November 30 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, 1100 N Wesleyan Blvd. $5 Amazon E-Gift Card and long sleeve t-shirt for all presenting donors.
Monday, December 2 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Edgecombe Community College, 225 Tarboro Street, Rocky Mount. $5 Amazon E-Gift Card and long sleeve t-shirt for all presenting donors.

Kindergarten classes at Nashville Elementary School made Native American attire to wear during lunch on Friday. Pictured is Mrs. BJ Arellano's class with their homemade Thanksgiving hats and vests on. Graphic photo by Amanda Clark

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Garrett Shearin's kindergarten students at Nashville Elementary are all smiles after hand-crafting their very own turkey shirts and hats.

Friends and family gathered on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 to honor the legacy of former United States Congressman Tim Valentine during an unveiling ceremony for The Tim Valentine Collection in the Nash Community College Library.
Itimous Thaddeus "Tim" Valentine, Jr. was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on March 15, 1926 to Itimous Valentine and Hazel Armstrong. Raised in Nash County, he graduated from Nashville High School before the outbreak of World War II.