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Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 15 through 19.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2018-2019 school year.
The following students at Nashville Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2018-2019 school year.
The following students at Coopers Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2018-2019 school year.
The following students at Nash Central High School School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2018-2019 school year.
The following students at Bailey Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

The Town of Nashville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department hosted a gardening camp two days this week.
The camp was held on Tuesday and Wednesday this week during Spring Break.
Eleven youth participated in the camp said Marguerite Bishop, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Director.

Chicken show judges Becca Wysocky (far left) and Casey Proctor (far right) stand with the winners of the show. Wade Coffield was Reserve Grand Champion for Best in Show and won first place in the intermediate division, Adyson Bone was Grand Champion for Best in Show and won third place in junior showmanship and Trey Ormond won third place for Best in Show and fourth place for the intermediate division.

A little over a year ago, Nash UNC Health Care started its "Caring Canines of Nash" pet therapy program with two dogs, Elsie and Lily. Due to its popularity and success the program has expanded to seven registered therapy dogs and five handlers.
"Our pet therapy teams have now visited 387 patients, and they've even delivered Christmas ornaments, Valentine's cards, and flower baskets," according to Amy Winham, Director of Service and Operational Excellence at the hospital.

Ladies from UNC neurosurgery at Nash recently collected food, treats and more for the animals at the Nash County Animal Shelter. Pictured left to right are Dr. Lindsey Tyler, Giovanna McHenry, Stephanie Graham, Victoria Sisk, Bethany O'neal, Delight Strickland, Cathryn Winchester and Amber Pollard.

Eighth graders from Edwards, Nash Central, Parker, Red Oak, Rocky Mount, and Southern Nash middle schools and Tar River Academy toured the Lamm Building on the Rocky Mount campus of Edgecombe Community College recently through Communities in Schools. Students participated in interactive demonstrations and learned about various career pathways offered at the College.

Nashville Chapter Order of the Eastern Star members Sue Smith and Anna Weaver (L-R) present stuffed animals to Sergeant Yvette Whitley of the Nash County Sheriff's Office. The desire of this community project is to help diffuse stress in difficult situations.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2018-2019 school year.
The following students at Cedar Grove Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Last Saturday, Columbine High School observed its 20th year since it endured the massacre that claimed the lives of twelve students and one teacher. I thought about Cassie Bernall, one of those students who lost her life because she was a Christian. How many of us would admit to being a Christian when a gun is aimed at us, knowing full well that a "yes" means death?

What is good news? We look at the news reports on CNN, FOX, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, and NBC and most likely we are inundated with bad news. Everywhere we turn we see the great need for good news, but at the same time our culture seems to thrive on and even look for bad news. I've heard it said that bad news travels fast. Are you interested in good news?

Eastertide greetings, Fellow Followers, I pray that the joy of Easter outweighs any other joy you experience in your life. What a thought! What a God! What a miracle! He is not there in the cold tomb, but He is risen. Never let that song get old to you, fellow saint.
Easter. What's in a name anyways? Well, for the name "Easter" it's an indication of which direction we seek to keep our posture as Christians.

Resurrection Sunday was a beautiful day. The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation, family and friends met to worship our RISEN LORD on Easter Sunday. The Church was full of the faithful knowing what a special day it was for our Christian Faith.

Resurrection weekend was filled with many celebrations in the community.
On Saturday afternoon, there was a birthday party for Sherrie Moss and Jacob Heintz at the home of Sherrie and Sammy Moss.

Nash Central's Tresten Warren attempts a bunt against Cardinal Gibbons during Monday's action at the Golden Leaf Invitational Baseball Tournament at Wilson Hunt HS.

Nash Central's Drifton Padgett sends a grounder through the infield during Monday's action at the Golden Leaf Invitational Baseball Tournament at Wilson Hunt High School.

WILSON -- Much has changed within the Faith Christian School baseball program, but one constant still remains -- success.
FCS won back-to-back state titles over the past two years under Coach Greg Clifton, who stepped down from his position last June to become the skipper at North Carolina Wesleyan College.

Northern Nash High School backstop Paul Powell waits for a throw home as a Faith Christian runner scores during Monday's tournament baseball matchup.

FRANKLINTON -- Even though they had already clinched the Big East Conference regular season championship, the Southern Nash Ladybirds still had some business to take care of during last Thursday's softball showdown at Franklinton.
SN was looking to finish off a perfect record in its league finale -- but it wasn't going to be easy against a potential-filled Franklinton squad that was hosting its Senior Night festivities.

Southern Nash's Samantha Gaure rounds third base en route to scoring for the Ladybirds during last Thursday's conference softball decision against homestanding Franklinton.

WILSON -- Northern Nash's 2019 baseball season came to a frustrating end on Tuesday, when despite holding a 3-1 lead through the first four frames, the Nash Central Bulldogs tallied five runs in the fifth inning and another in the seventh to knock off the Knights by way of a 7-4 final score in the final round of the Golden Leaf Invitational Tournament at Wilson Hunt's Sid Boyette Field.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Andrew Page has undertaken a baseball journey at Nash Central High School that few expected when he arrived on campus four years ago.
Never a touted prospect, Page developed into a self-made star and will get the opportunity to continue his diamond career at the next level.
Last week, Page inked a letter-of-intent to join the baseball program at Barton College, a Division II school located in nearby Wilson.