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This time of year always reminds me of a time during my childhood when my mother and I would head to a little ceramic shop near Spring Hope several nights a week to paint items for Christmas gifts.
I recall her explaining there were a lot of pretty things we could choose to paint for gifts to give others. I was 10 years-old, so you would think my mind was only in a direction of what Santa could bring to me, not what we would be working on for others.

Dear editor: I've spent most of my life fighting for communities where the nearest grocery store was miles away -- places called "food deserts," where hunger hides in plain sight.
Today, millions of Americans -- 40 million nationwide, and 1.4 million right here in North Carolina -- are wondering how they'll feed their families because Washington is playing politics with their plates of food.

This photo was pulled from The Nashville Graphic 1962 archives. Contestants for Miss and Mrs. Nash County ride in the 1962 Harvest Festival Parade. We believe these ladies are (left) Miss Jennette Bissette and (right) Mrs. H.V. Langley.

My wife and I attended the National Quartet Convention in September. It is a week-long event that features hundreds of southern gospel groups as well as numerous nationally recognized ministers.
If you are unfamiliar with this genre of music, it is well represented by the songwriter, Bill Gaither. Mr. Gaither has written thousands of songs. Two of his most recognized ones are "He Touched Me" and "Because He Lives".

The East Carolina Council, Scouting America, and its Northern District have announced that Beth Covolo, Rocky Mount Academy's Head of School, was presented with the 2025 Tar River Region Distinguished Citizen Award.
"Beth Covolo is being recognized for a lifetime of leadership and generosity to the local Scouting program in Rocky Mount and surrounding communities.

Joe Rudy Perry Sr. and Patricia Burgess Perry to Perry Revocable Living Trust, Joe Rudy Perry Sr. and Patricia Burgess Perry; 5.18 acres
B.E.R. Trading Company, LLC to Thankful Spirit, LLP; property along West Haven Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Jacqueline Evans Hunter to Jacqueline Evans Hunter and Jermaine Evans; 1368 North Old Franklin Road and 1392 North Old Franklin Road, Spring Hope
Christy Bailey and Christy H. Lamm to Johnathan Lamm; 3.86 acres

Resisting arrest/hinder and delay; DWI; fail to maintain lane control; yield right of way turning left; Washington St., Nashville; 10/20/25
Financial transaction card fraud; obtain property by false pretense; East Evans Dr., Nashville; 10/20/25
Larceny misdemeanor; Nashville Commons Drive, Nashville; 10/21/25
Larceny misdemeanor; East Evans Dr., Nashville; 10/22/25

Financial transaction card fraud reported at 105 Drake St., Nashville on 10/30/25
Larceny felony reported at 11271 Christian Rd., Wilson on 10/27/25
Assault on law enforcement officer at 1616 Corinth Rd., Nashville on 11/1/25
Larceny of dog reported at 2017 Wiley Rd., Spring Hope on 10/29/25

RALEIGH - The N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20% discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel throughout November. The discount applies to the first $500 for all new orders, up to a $100 discount.
"Many veterans and current military members serving to protect our freedoms are also woodland owners who work hard to help keep North Carolina forests healthy and thriving," said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. "This discount is one way we can show our appreciation to those who have given so much."

The 2025 Regional Women in Agriculture Banquet and Operations Tour, conducted Nov. 7 and 8 in Whitakers and Middlesex locations, fostered networking and empowerment for women farmers.
Heather Glennon, Nash County Extension Director and Livesock Agent was keynote speaker at the banquet, held at Wollett Mill Farm's event venue in Whitakers.
"For too long, our stories have gone untold.

I am sure we have all asked someone how they were doing, and then after they got through telling us the truth, we said to ourselves, I didn't ask for all of that. Sometimes we just ask the question because it's the culturally accepted thing to do, but all of us should ask ourselves if we truly care for others. Let's consider Nehemiah 1:1-3.
[1] The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah.

Before we investigate the historical resurrection claim that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead, something more must be said about the Gospels here. We had said early on that in order to have a conversation about the existence of God and the truthfulness of Christianity, some common ground must be sought and claimed if the Christian and the unbeliever are going to have any meaningful conversation about religious things. This holds especially true for religious conversations with the Bible skeptics like "Michael." Where do we find common ground?

Women in Action met at Red Oak Baptist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The missions group supported My Sister's House again this year by providing Christmas gifts for a family. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
The youth and children are currently selling car wash coupons for Tidal Wave Auto Spa. Coupons are $10 each good for one $30 Graph - X4 car wash. They will be selling these through November and proceeds support the youth and children attending summer camps.

NASHVILLE - The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office is taking an active interest in the Nash County Cultural Arts Center, sending four representatives to meet with Shelly Gray, Nash Arts Director, Oct. 6.
This was a second visit to the former Nashville Baptist Church by Kristi Brantley, local preservation commission/certified local government coordinator at the State Historic Preservation Office, who first came on Sept. 30th to start conversations about the 111-year old building preservation project.