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This photo was taken in March of 1971 of the World of Work Class, seventh and eighth graders, from Middlesex School. The students toured Nashville as part of their project on learning county activities. Students also visited The Nashville Graphic office which was located on Boddie Street.

A Nash County man was among 82 arrested recently during a multi-state child exploitation operation dubbed "Operation Southern Impact III."
Christopher John Authement was among the 82 people arrested during a mutually coordinated operation between eight southeastern states. Authement was charged with second degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
In addition to the 82 arrested, 17 children were rescued or identified as victims during the operation.

INCIDENTS
A possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of marijuana was reported on 4/28/19 at E US 64 at the 461 mile marker
A fraud (Credit Card/ATM) was reported on 4/28/19 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue

A driving while intoxicated and speeding was reported on 4/30/19 on US 264 eastbound
A reckless driving, failure to heed and no operator's license was reported on 4/30/19 on NC 58
A misdemeanor larceny was reported on 4/30/19 at 7242 Strickland Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 29 through May 3.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2018-2019 school year.
The following students at Northern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Get in a summer frame of mind by participating in a meandering journey down Fishing Creek through soulful countryside. The 9th Annual Enfield Fishing Creek Paddle takes place Saturday, June 1, 2019. Registration for the paddle begins at 8:00 a.m. at Bellamy Mill in Enfield, a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. Paddlers will journey for about 2-to-3 hours through lush landscapes.

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 34 new troopers at a graduation ceremony for the 147th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony ended 12 weeks of demanding training preparing them for a fulfilling career of service to the state of North Carolina.
The ceremony was held at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary on Friday, May 3.

Samantha K. Hill, daughter of James and Leslie Hill, graduated from Campbell University on May 11th with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelors of Science in Homeland Security. After graduation, she will be working for the Nash County Sheriff's Office.

A group of ministers from Word Tabernacle Church and the Impact Center in Rocky Mount often visit area nursing homes to baptize residents as part of their "Nursing Home Ministry." Minister Bertha Smith shared, "There are many older people who are in the rest homes who never have had the opportunity to get saved. Some people do not realize the connection between God and salvation until they are unable to travel to a church and are hindered by wheelchairs and being bed ridden.

A friend of mine is a cancer survivor. She's had a tough time and her recovery has been anything but easy. In fact, I hadn't seen her in several years and would not have recognized her if we had met by chance. But it wasn't due to a loss of weight or hair; she just didn't look the same. Her mother attributes the difference in her appearance to a combination of the side effects of chemotherapy and stress.

Are you saved? What a loaded and often confusing question in the world. This question carries an expectancy for believers, yet ushers in confusion to those who are non-believers. The question is one that is normal for the churched and not normal for the unchurched. Why is it confusing to non-believers? Well, the question begs a further question, "saved from what and saved for what?"

The youth of Kingdom International are still raising funds for their trip to Forward 2019 at the end of June. We have about 50 youth and adult chaperones planning to attend this event. The cost is $300 per person. The $300 covers all necessary expenses (room, travel, etc.). If you would like to help sponsor a young person or chaperone, please see youth pastors Steve & Jill Massey.

What a great day for Derby Day! The Red Oak Area Preservation Society held it's 2nd Annual Derby Day Party on Saturday, May 4. The community turned out in their "Derby" wear with colorful clothes and festive hats. They enjoyed the party held on location at the Red Oak Teacherage. The good time included music by The Brake Tyme Band, meal catered by The Main Course, live feed of the Kentucky Derby, refreshments, and so much more!

The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation, family and friends met to worship on Sunday. The Church was full of the faithful.
The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Tanya Pitts in loving memory of her husband, Harry Pitts and his parents, Needham and Hazel Pitts.

Renny Taylor, Nash Central High School AP History teacher, was selected by the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution as the Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence America History High School History Teacher of the Year. The presentation was made at the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution's Annual Meeting. Taylor received a Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and a check for $500. The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR sponsored Taylor.

Nash County Emergency Management encourages residents to plan now for hurricanes by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November.
"Tropical storms and hurricanes can devastate homes and communities," Brent Fisher, Nash county Assistant Director of Fire-Rescue Services and Emergency Management said.