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Local author Michael K. Brantley has been awarded an Archie K. Davis Fellowship for 2019-20 to help fund research on his latest book project about an overlooked North Carolina historical figure from the 19th Century.
Brantley's second book is due out this fall from the University of Nebraska Press/Potomac Books.

Sometimes, people come along that have such a presence, that become such a part of a place that we think they'll always be there.
Unfortunately, life often reminds us that we have unreasonable expectations.
And so it is with Dr. Robert "Bob" Koszelak, better known as Dr. K, to nearly 20 years worth of science students at Rocky Mount Academy.

May is inching closer and closer and for Nashville folks, we all know what that means; it's Blooming Festival time!
Nashville's Chamber of Commerce has put on this awesome event for 23 years now and it takes a lot of volunteers coming together to make it happen.
Nashville's Chamber is an all volunteer group of business owners, residents and others who work to promote, develop and encourage the business and civic interests of Nashville.

One of my vivid childhood memories is on the South Lawn of the White House. It was a surprisingly warm spring day and I was pushing a brightly colored egg with a wooden spoon through meticulously manicured green grass.
It was exciting for our family and hundreds of others to participate in an American Easter tradition dating back to 1878 -- the White House Easter Egg Roll! There was certainly a sense of connection and comradery.

This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on June 10, 1971 and was then 45 years old. The photo was taken in 1926. The group of children were standing on the steps of Nashville High School, representing the 1926 eighth grade class.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- A Nash County man is slated to appear in court next week on child sex charges from more than two decades ago.
Kenneth Neal Hinkle, 59, was charged with statutory rape, statutory sexual offense and felony indecent liberties with a minor -- all felonies.
Franklin and Wake county deputies combined on the investigation and issued warrants for Hinkle's arrest.

A Spring Hope man was one of three charged recently following an investigation by ALE special agents and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
State and local authorities last Tuesday raided two homes and seized over 26 ounces of methamphetamines valued at more than $218,000 following an operation in Franklin County.

INCIDENTS
A credit card/ATM fraud was reported on 4/15/19 at 102 Joyner Street
A possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 4/15/19 at 101 W Washington Street

A shooting into a church was reported on 4/14/19 at 13452 Burgess Road
A possession of marijuana was reported on 4/14/19 at Bethlehem Road and S Halifax Road
A domestic was reported on 4/14/19 at 13367 NC 98

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 15 through 19.

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

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

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

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

The Town of Nashville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department hosted a gardening camp two days this week.
The camp was held on Tuesday and Wednesday this week during Spring Break.
Eleven youth participated in the camp said Marguerite Bishop, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Director.

Chicken show judges Becca Wysocky (far left) and Casey Proctor (far right) stand with the winners of the show. Wade Coffield was Reserve Grand Champion for Best in Show and won first place in the intermediate division, Adyson Bone was Grand Champion for Best in Show and won third place in junior showmanship and Trey Ormond won third place for Best in Show and fourth place for the intermediate division.

A little over a year ago, Nash UNC Health Care started its "Caring Canines of Nash" pet therapy program with two dogs, Elsie and Lily. Due to its popularity and success the program has expanded to seven registered therapy dogs and five handlers.
"Our pet therapy teams have now visited 387 patients, and they've even delivered Christmas ornaments, Valentine's cards, and flower baskets," according to Amy Winham, Director of Service and Operational Excellence at the hospital.

Ladies from UNC neurosurgery at Nash recently collected food, treats and more for the animals at the Nash County Animal Shelter. Pictured left to right are Dr. Lindsey Tyler, Giovanna McHenry, Stephanie Graham, Victoria Sisk, Bethany O'neal, Delight Strickland, Cathryn Winchester and Amber Pollard.

Eighth graders from Edwards, Nash Central, Parker, Red Oak, Rocky Mount, and Southern Nash middle schools and Tar River Academy toured the Lamm Building on the Rocky Mount campus of Edgecombe Community College recently through Communities in Schools. Students participated in interactive demonstrations and learned about various career pathways offered at the College.

Nashville Chapter Order of the Eastern Star members Sue Smith and Anna Weaver (L-R) present stuffed animals to Sergeant Yvette Whitley of the Nash County Sheriff's Office. The desire of this community project is to help diffuse stress in difficult situations.

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

Last Saturday, Columbine High School observed its 20th year since it endured the massacre that claimed the lives of twelve students and one teacher. I thought about Cassie Bernall, one of those students who lost her life because she was a Christian. How many of us would admit to being a Christian when a gun is aimed at us, knowing full well that a "yes" means death?

What is good news? We look at the news reports on CNN, FOX, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, and NBC and most likely we are inundated with bad news. Everywhere we turn we see the great need for good news, but at the same time our culture seems to thrive on and even look for bad news. I've heard it said that bad news travels fast. Are you interested in good news?

Eastertide greetings, Fellow Followers, I pray that the joy of Easter outweighs any other joy you experience in your life. What a thought! What a God! What a miracle! He is not there in the cold tomb, but He is risen. Never let that song get old to you, fellow saint.
Easter. What's in a name anyways? Well, for the name "Easter" it's an indication of which direction we seek to keep our posture as Christians.

Resurrection Sunday was a beautiful day. The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation, family and friends met to worship our RISEN LORD on Easter Sunday. The Church was full of the faithful knowing what a special day it was for our Christian Faith.