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KINGS BAY, Ga. - As citizens of Bailey go about their daily lives, members of the U.S. Navy's "Silent Service" work beneath the ocean's waves, continuing a tradition that only a small fraction of military members will ever know: strategic deterrence.
Fireman Raul Medinafigueroa assigned to USS West Virginia hails from Bailey and is a 2014 graduate of Southern Nash High School, takes on the task to execute one of the Defense Department's most important mission of strategic deterrence.

The rain didn't stop Southern Nash High School from celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday.
Despite downpours throughout the day, 90 alumni signed up to participate in events.
Two runs were scheduled to start the day off.

The State Water Infrastructure Authority has approved two grant projects impacting Nash County. Whitakers will receive $1,789,530 for sewer system rehabilitation. The source of the funds is a Community Development Block Grant - Infrastructure. Bailey will receive $150,000 through an Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant.

Angelica Adkins Charles, of Rocky Mount, recently earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University in Boston.
Simmons University is a nationally recognized private university located in the heart of Boston. Founded as a women's college in 1899, Simmons is dedicated to innovative teaching and engaged learning.

Red Oak firefighters talk to students during Red Oak Elementary's Career Day.

Dr. Chandra Meachem Tucker, Veterinarian at Riverside Veterinary Hospital, speaks to students about the various careers in the Veterinarian field.

Kristen Tedford, principal of Swift Creek Elementary, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year‐long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal's Association and sponsored by the American Express Foundation through the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD.)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Briauna J. McKnight-Sykes graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Spend your Spring and Summer Thursday nights listening and dancing to live music in downtown Rocky Mount.
The 2019 Downtown Live! series schedule is set, and the fun begins May 23 when Chairmen of the Board performs on the lawn of the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences.

Stony Creek Rescue recently awarded members for their hard work during 2018.

Mature Friends ~ We've found that our more mature pets are calmer, laid back and generally very sweet wonderful companions. Most, through no fault of their own (family breakup or death, moving, etc.) find themselves in the Shelter system. They often have plenty of energy, love to go walks (although maybe not real long ones!), and get along with everybody and everything.

"In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." (John 14:2)
My mother in-law told me last week that she was ready and looking forward to heaven. My thoughts immdediately turned to the 2004 book titled 90 Minutes in Heaven. It has been a source of comfort to many about what the Bible says about heaven. It is the account of a fatal automobile accident that took the life of Don Piper.

This world we live in, is a world where, "prove it" is the status quo. Whether a courtroom or a job resume, it's all about what can you prove, what you can do. The way of life is this way, yet the way of faith is quite different.
We do not need to prove anything; Christ has proven his love for us (Romans 5:8).

It may have rained this past weekend but it did not dampen the spirit of the campers and staff attending the 23rd Annual North Roanoke Baptist Association Mother/Daughter Overnight Camp on April 12-13, 2019 at Camp Mundo Vista. Campers enjoyed the camp theme, "Sonrise Farm", which was emphasized through all activities during the weekend. The theme verse was Matthew 9:37," Then Jesus said to his disciple, 'The harvest is huge.

I wrote this letter to my church family and I pray that it might be an encouragement to my readers this Holy Week and may inspire the ministry of your local church.
"Jodie, Rebecca, and myself truly pray that this letter finds you and your family doing well. God is with us and we can be thankful for His presence in our lives -- He is always with us.

God truly blesses us. The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation and friends met to worship on Palm Sunday to begin Holy Week.
The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by David Griffin in loving honor of his wife, Lynn Griffin, on the occasion of her birthday on April 18th.

Nash Central's Cameron Johnson (front, second from right) signs a letter-of-intent to play tennis at Barton College. Also pictured are (back, l to r) NC Assistant Principal Kevin Leonard, NC Athletic Director Kyle Bain, NC Assistant AD Juan Jackson and Alan Hinnant (grandfather); (front, l to r) Melanie Johnson (mother), Michael Johnson (father and NCH boys tennis coach) and Chandler Johnson (brother).

Nash Central High School's Israel Brown (front, second from left) signs a letter-of-intent to play football at North Carolina Wesleyan College. Also pictured are (back, l to r) NC football coach Chris Lee, NC Athletic Director Kyle Bain, NC Assistant Principal Kevin Leonard, Elijah Brown (brother), NC Assistant Athletic Director/assistant football coach Juan Jackson, NC assistant football coach Ricardo Jerome and Joanna Hale (NC drama and chorus teacher); (front, l to r) Iliana Brown (sister), Aisha Motta (mother) and Miyoko Kato (aunt).

ROCKY MOUNT -- High School golfers from around the Class 3-A Big East Conference met at Rocky Mount's Belmont Lake Golf Club on Monday to close out conference play for the 2019 season in the annual league championship match.
Despite a lackluster performance earning them a fourth-place finish in the championship match, the Wilson-Fike Golden Demons, led by Head Coach Glenn Jones, were able to capture another Big East crown, something that has essentially become to be expected by the Demons as of late.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College baseball team dropped its Senior Day game 9-7 to conference leader Piedmont College (Ga.) at home on Sunday afternoon to drop the rain-shortened series.
After Piedmont got out to a quick 1-0 lead in the second, the Bishops came back to score 6 runs in the bottom of the third.

WILSON -- The Sixth Annual Golden Leaf Invitational Baseball Tournament will begin this weekend and will feature Nash Central, Northern Nash, Faith Christian, Rocky Mount Academy and Rocky Mount High School.
Games will be played at historic Fleming Stadium along with Wilson Hunt, Wilson Fike and Farmville Central High Schools.

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated softball and baseball scores from the Nash County Recreation and Senior Services Spring Sports Leagues:

ZEBULON -- Rob Henry drove in a run with a double in the fourth and Payton Henry stretched his hitting streak to eight straight games, but the Carolina Mudcats fell 5-1 to the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium in a Class A Carolina League baseball showdown.
Wilmington's Seuly Matias homered twice in the game for the Blue Rocks as they finished out a series win, by taking three of four, in the four-game set.