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A Nashville businessman charged in 2017 with tax charges had his day in court last week.
Shawn M. Dwyer, 47, of Nashville, pled guilty to three counts of willful failure to file return, supply information or pay tax.
Wake County Superior Court Judge Vince Rozier sentenced Dwyer to a consolidated 45-day prison term.

Nash County Commissioner Mary Wells has dedicated her life to giving back. Her service to her community and state led her to being named the latest recipient of North Carolina's top award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Governor Roy Cooper surprised Wells with the award recently at a fundraising event held locally.

Nashville's Municipal Service District Committee held its first meeting since being approved to be a part of the Downtown Strong Initiative.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is investing $260,000 in Downtown Strong, a program developed to help build local government capacity by providing economic development planning and revitalization resources and guidance.

A second grade teacher at Bailey Elementary School was named the 2019-2020 Nash-Rocky Mount Public School Teacher of the Year.
Jessica Bland was one of three finalists selected for the award on Tuesday night at Rose Hill. Bland was named the Elementary School Teacher of the Year for the district and went on to be named the overall Teacher of the Year.

Momeyer's Town Council got a first glimpse at the 2019-2020 fiscal year budget last Monday during the board's monthly meeting.
Council member George Alma Edwards presented the first draft of the budget, which is a $3,050 increase from the current year budget.
The $73,960 budget proposal includes a $1,050 increase in property and vehicle taxes as well as a $2,000 increase in local option sales tax.

Improving the world through kindness.
That has been the mission of the Nashville Lions Club for the past 80 plus years.
That mission continues today.

First Year Teacher of the Year finalists were Shanika Scott, of Edwards Middle School, Cameron Avery, of Northern Nash High School, and Lindsey Nowell, who won the First Year Teacher of the Year title.

Principal of the Year finalists were Timothy Mudd, of Red Oak Middle School, Monique Hargrove Jones, of Fairview Elementary School, and Brian Hopkins of Northern Nash High School. Jones won the title.

Jenifer Lewis, of Winstead Avenue Elementary School, Tesha Dixon, of Parker Middle and Terry Hopkins, of Southern Nash High School, were finalists for the Assistant Principal of the Year. Lewis won the title.

Boice-Willis Clinic and Nash UNC Health Care are combining cardiology resources to better serve the community's cardiology needs. As of May 1, Boice-Willis Cardiology providers, Dr. Sudhir Prasada and Adult Nurse Practitioner Phyllis Hayes will become part of UNC Cardiology at Nash.
"Despite the increasing complexity of medical care, public demand remains simple: the highest quality at the lowest cost," said Dr. Michael Holland, immediate past-president of Boice-Willis Clinic.

Chason Flora, 8, Jasper Valentine and Gracyn Flora, both 4, enjoy a homemade cream soda on Friday at Nashville Elementary School.

Natalie Horton, 5, paints a picture on Friday at Nashville Elementary School.

Kerrington Slade, 8, speaks with Lynn Pardue at station on teeth.

I shouldn't let stuff like this bug me, but it does.
I was in a fast food restaurant in a Nash County town one Sunday right after church. The place was busy, so my sons and I pulled up a chair and enjoyed a drink and the offerings of our beloved cellphones while we waited for our order.

Nashville is pretty fortunate in that it's one of a few towns that still have a beautiful, thriving downtown area.
Unfortunately, downtowns aren't what they used to be and many downtowns have been left essentially abandoned.
But Nashville's downtown is thriving and the town is looking to make it even more so.

Dear Editor, North Carolina needs to pass HB 655, the NC Health Care for Working Families Act. We say this as Republicans, Democrats and Independents. We say this as residents from every corner of the state, from rural areas and North Carolina's biggest cities.
We say this because we are nurses.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on June 10, 1971. Members of the Nashville Girl Scout Troop 502 removed flags from the graves of veterans which had been placed by Nashville's American Legion Post in observance of Memorial Day. Pictured, kneeling, are Karen Johnson and Lisa Robertson. Standing, left to right, are: Laurie Parker, Linda Chappell and Jo Ann Johnson. W.C. Cooke, member of the Legion Post, supervised the flag removal.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research's Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, a one-day charity cycling event benefiting the V Foundation in Raleigh, recently announced Braswell Family Farms as a presenting partner. Braswell Family Farms, one of the foremost producers of premium and specialty eggs and feed on the East Coast, is joining the V Foundation on May 18 to help achieve Victory Over Cancer®.

Rodderiqus Johnson, of Nashville, has earned his Bachelor of Science, IT - Security Emphasis degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university held its 67th (Austin, Texas), 68th (Washington, DC), 69th (Indianapolis, Indiana) and 70th (Orlando, Florida) commencement ceremonies last fall and earlier this year to celebrate the recent graduation of nearly 22,000 students from across the country.

Governor Roy Cooper recently announced new appointments to fourteen North Carolina boards and commissions.
"By serving on state boards and commissions, these appointees are helping give back to their communities and move our state forward," said Gov. Cooper. "I appreciate their service and look forward to their work for the people of North Carolina."

A 22-year-old Rocky Mount man was charged with killing his father.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office responded to the 7200 block of Summerlea Place, Rocky Mount, on Saturday night, April 13 in reference to what was initially reported as an accidential shooting.

A Rocky Mount man was sentenced to two years in prison for heroin distribution.
Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced Anthony Deforrest Tyree, 35, of Rocky Mount to 24 months in prison followed by six years of supervised release in federal court Tuesday.

A possession of marijuana was reported on US 301 and Airport Drive
A second degree trespassing and resisting a public officer was reported on 4/7/19 at 101 Rowe Drive
A larceny of a motor vehicle was reported on 4/7/19 at 5025 Farm Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 8 through 12.

INCIDENTS
A simple assault was reported on 4/9/19 at 847 S First Street
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 4/10/19 at 202 King George Avenue