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SNHS - Jacob Ellington, Lizeth Estrada, Hoby Evans, Levi Evans, Allen Gibbs and Collin Evans

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SNHS - Kaitlynn Ormond, Jubie Moss and Karli Pernell

North Carolina Wesleyan College received an Award of Employer Excellence from Donate Life North Carolina in April. April is National Donate Life Month, an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.

The 2019 Nash Community College High School Equivalency Graduates are: Tiffany Shanell Arrington, Bryant Lamont Bowens, Chelsea Lynn Brantley, Kevin Antwone Burnette, Kaylee Ellen Connell, Chase Christopher Davis, Lucas Frazier Farris, Ashley Ann Ford, Adrian Gayton, Tabitha Marie Grimmett, Denard Burns Guy, Monica Natasha Hopkins,

A total of 39 Tar River Academy (TRA) seniors graduated on Thursday, May 30, 2019 during their commencement ceremony held in the school's auditorium. During their mid-year commencement in December 2018, 22 seniors graduated for a total of 61 graduates during the 2018- 2019 school year. The Class of 2019 have goals after TRA as two will attend a four-year college, 15 will attend a two-year college, eight will enlist in the military and 14 will enter the workforce.

Nash Community College recognized Donna H. Reams, of Nashville, as the 2019 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient at the Curriculum Graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2019.
The annual award honors a graduate or student who is making outstanding contributions in their chosen profession and service to their community.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter A. Wood 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.

Have you ever noticed what we often do to explain sin in our lives? Many of us tend to blame it on someone else. Think about it. From the beginning of time, we have looked for an excuse for our sin. Adam, when he committed his first sin, blamed it on Eve. "The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate." he told God. (Genesis 3:12)

Earlier this week, my 12-year-old daughter went to King's Dominion with a friend. A combination of nerves and excitement, I can only imagine the girls giggling on the ride there as they mapped out their day. The decision to accept the invitation, however, didn't come easy for her.
My daughter's experience with big coasters has been limited, and the thought of riding them terrified her.

Death Affects Those Who Love Jesus, Too!
John 11:17-27, CSV
17 When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem (less than two miles away). 19 Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother.

On June 9, Kingdom International Church will have a water baptism service at the home of Pastor Daniel and Amanda Moss at 3:00 p.m. See Steve Massey if you would like to be baptized.
Men's Ministry is hosting "Steak Dinner & Singing" on June 15 at KIC. Tickets are $15.00. Proceeds go to community projects and grounds upkeep.

This past Sunday The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation family and friends took time to remember one of our cherished members who has gone on to rest in our Heavenly Father's arms. We will miss James "Bobby" Sykes.
The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Janice Sykes in loving memory of her husband, James "Bobby" Sykes who was called home to the Lord on May 27, 2019.

What a beautiful day for a celebration! People from New Mexico, Arizona, Missouri, Delaware, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and more traveled to Camp Mundo Vista to celebrate the camp's 50th Anniversary on Saturday, June 1! Amy Cary, Karen Girona, Marion Faulkner, Audrey Pearce, and Suzy Pearce from Red Oak enjoyed the celebration.

The Nash Community College Associate Degree Nursing pinning ceremony was held Thursday, May 16 in Brown Auditorium.
The time-honored tradition connects past nursing traditions with today's healthcare professionals. The College recognized 31 Nursing graduates.
"This ceremony is always very moving and symbolic," NCC President Dr. Bill Carver said.

Ta'Jerick Jones and Janet Bethune, Scholarship Chairwoman for the RMGC, enjoy the Annual Luncheon at The Main Course. Jones was the recipient of the club's annual scholarship awarded to a local community college student.
Ta'Jerick Jones, a student at Edgecombe Community College joined the ladies of the Rocky Mount Garden Club for their annual luncheon hosted at The Main Course.

Building on the success of the spring 2019 Job Fair, the city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department will host its summer 2019 Job Fair July 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Rocky Mount Community Center. Representatives from more than 20 local companies will be on hand to talk with prospective employees.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The Harrison Family YMCA is launching a new Youth Basketball Program this summer, titled Summer Slammers, for ages kindergarten through sixth grade.
This is based off of the grade level just completed.

ZEBULON -- Dylan File pitched through eight scoreless frames with five strikeouts and Payton Henry provided all of the offense needed after driving in two with a two-out run scoring double in the first inning as the Carolina Mudcats blanked the visiting Frederick Keys 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium in Class A Carolina League baseball action.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Summertime is always considered an important developmental baseball period for returning high school players -- and that's an intangible Willie Langley has stressed during his successful tenure as Nash Central's head coach.
But the stakes are even higher this summer for the Bulldogs after the graduation of six key senior starters from their 2019 squad, which claimed the Eastern Plains Conference championship for the second consecutive campaign.

GREENVILLE -- Host East Carolina University completed its journey through the elimination bracket Monday night, rolling past No. 3 seed Campbell 12-3 to win the NCAA Greenville Baseball Regional before a sellout crowd of 5,206 inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
The Pirates will travel to face No. 7 national seed Louisville in the super regional round this coming weekend.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation and Senior Services Spring Youth Soccer Tournament Scores: