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Governor Cooper recently issued Executive Order No. 91 to increase internet access across North Carolina through a new Governor's Task Force on Connecting North Carolina. The order directs state government leaders to identify and remove barriers to affordable, high-speed internet access, eliminate the homework gap that results from students not having internet access, and facilitate private-sector deployment of last-mile infrastructure.

Nashville's Town Council has agreed to participate in a video program that will highlight the town.
Planning Director Julie Spriggs first presented the Community Showcase Video Program to Town Council in January. Spriggs said the program was through CGI Communications in partnership with the National League of Cities, United States Conference of Mayors and National Association of Counties.

My Sister's House is hosting a tea party for the entire Twin County area.
The "Community Tea Party" is slated for Sunday, April 7 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Benvenue Country Club.
This event will replace the annual "Walk in her shoes" event that has been held the past five years.

Nash County will serve as the host site for this year's Down East Senior Games.
The Down East Senior Games is sanctioned by the North Carolina Senior Games, Inc., an organization that was established in 1983 to create a year-round health promotion and education program for adults 50 years of age and better. Each spring, thousands of people enjoy participating in the Down East Senior Games.

Dear Holly,
I was having trouble deciding whether to continue these letter/columns after you graduated. I agonized over this for some time.
While you will always be my little curly-headed pixie, I realized too, that you're now an adult and deserve some say in what your old man says about you in print.

If someone contacts you to tell you that you're in trouble with law enforcement or the government, or someone you love is danger, it's understandable to feel panicked or afraid. It's also understandable to want to act immediately to fix the situation.
But fear and panic can make us vulnerable to scammers who want to steal our money.

Dear Editor:
This is how God created us different but beautiful with varying levels of intellect, talents, and skills, but coming together and accomplishing much when we are on one accord.

SCOUTING AWARD -- This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic May 6, 1971. Girls Scout leaders look on as Mrs. E.M. Garrison presents a scouting award to W.C. Cooke, Jr., president of the men's Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church. From left to right are Rev. Harry Jordan, pastor of the church, Cooke, Mrs. R.A. McGilvary, Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. Overton Suiter, Mrs. Don Cramer, Mrs. George Nihart, Jr. and Miss Patty Nihart.

U.S. Air Force Airman Tyrek L. Dozier 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.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Miccjeila K. Macklin 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.

Anise Poland Rose of Rocky Mount celebrated her 90th birthday on March 15th. Her card friends at the Nash County Senior Center in Nashville gave Rose a surprise birthday party and luncheon on Monday, March 18.

Stacey Wise, Nash County Agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, was named among the top 75 Agents for 2018, by Steven D. Carroll, CPCU, Executive Vice President and General Manager. Agent Wise was selected for the honor based on her outstanding sales and service record for multi-lines of insurance during 2018. North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Company has more than 820 agents across the state.

Paul G. Bass (left) and George Alma Edwards (right) present Meredith Coley a donation on behalf of the Momeyer Ruritan Club for the MS walk she participated in on March 23.

Beverly W. Whitehurst, left, Outgoing Worthy Matron of the Nashville Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, passes the gavel to Janelle Ezzell, Incoming Worthy Matron for 2019-2020. Eastern Star members are Master Masons and women with specific Masonic relationships. Members focus on awarding scholarships, supporting local charities, assisting with disaster relief, etc., during the year.

First Friday returns to the Imperial Centre on April 5 from 6-9 p.m. with a night full of options.
The Mac McLaughlin Band will perform in the Arts Center lobby in honor of JAM (Jazz Appreciation Month).
As always, the Children's Museum will be open for arts & crafts activities where cookies and drinks will be served.

Faith Christian School will present a production of Seussical Jr. on March 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. performed at The Dunn Center. The production is based on the works of Dr. Seuss, the music supervised, adapted and produced by Bryan Louiselle. Music is by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The book is by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle. Pictured is a scene featuring the bird girls.

For the second consecutive year, runners and walkers join with the healthcare community of Rocky Mount, Nash and Edgecombe Counties to raise awareness and money to fight the threat of diabetes during the Twin County Sugar Run, Saturday, April 13th, at Station Square, 301 South Church Street, Downtown Rocky Mount.

THE SUN ~ Spring is here and that means rising temperatures. There are obvious things we must do for our pets with the heat. If they are outside, they must have access to water at all times and shade! Also, if you take your dog riding in your vehicle, the sun shine will raise the temperature inside to deadly results. Just as a reminder of the rules, we have published that section of the ordinance below. These, obviously, are the bare minimal required by law.

I heard a testimony from a lady in my church. She confessed to having a nervous breakdown and was so stressed out that she couldn't remember her own name. Ultimately, it was her faith that brought her through. "I may not have known my name," she exclaimed, "but Jesus did."
I thought about her story and realized the comfort that comes from knowing that we belong to Christ.

Ok fellow followers, let's talk fasting today. Why? Well if we fail to partake in the spiritual discipline of fasting we will, not might, fail to live into the fullness of what God has in store for us in our new life.
You see, fellow follower, new life does not begin in the age to come - but now, as we've entered into a new citizenship, where we are no longer strangers of the covenant (Eph. 2:12), but heirs of the promise (Gal. 3:29).

Governor Roy Cooper recently announced appointments to 21 North Carolina boards and commissions.
"These appointees bring strong skills and diverse perspectives to state boards and commissions," said Gov. Cooper. "Their work will provide valuable guidance and oversight on a variety of issues critical to North Carolina."

God truly blesses us. He furnished us with a beautiful day Sunday as The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation and friends met to worship.
The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Barbara Privette in honor of her daughter, Mary Holderness, whose birthday was March 24th.

Women in Action missions group of Red Oak Baptist Church met at the church on Tuesday, March 19. They enjoyed supper together followed by their missions program led by Vicki Lassiter. Other parts of the program were shared by Maureen Williams and Jennifer Vire. Their mission action project for the month was donations of pet supplies to My Sister's House.

Representatives James Gailliard (D-Nash), Graig Meyer, (D-Orange), Amos Quick (D-Guilford) and Sen. Paul Lowe (D-Forsyth) attended a press conference with members of the North Carolina Council of Churches following their Summit on the Opioid Crisis. Members of this statewide organization discussed the ways they intend to put their concerns into action to address this crisis that is adversely affecting our state.

Northern Nash's Janiah Godley moves into scoring position for the Lady Knights during Tuesday's overtime loss against Big East Conference opponent Franklinton High School.