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Castalia Commissioners were split in deciding who would serve as the town's next town clerk.
Two candidates were reportedly interviewed last week and commissioners met on Monday night to discuss the candidates and decide who they would select.
Commissioners voted 3-2 to move forward with hiring Maxine Perry for the position. Alston made the motion to hire Perry, which was seconded by Mann. Commissioners Brian Hinkle and Patsy Fisher voted against the motion.

Nashville's Town Council will soon begin interviewing candidates for the town manager position.
The town manager search deadline was on Friday, February 15, Interim Town Manager Leonard Barefoot said.
"We're getting close," he added.

Youth from Nash and Edgecombe Counties spent their day off learning about food safety and participating in a cooking challenge.
Nash and Edgecombe Counties Cooperative Extensions joined together to host the Farm to Fork Food Challenge on Monday.
The event stemmed from an event held over the summer, said Regina Moseley, Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent for Nash and Edgecombe Counties.

Payton Wiggs and Marlee Proctor (L-R) work together to create a dish during a cooking challenge on Monday. Payton and Marlee, along with Zoie Blackwell, were part of the team Nashville Girls who won first place in the competition.

Makiya Smith checks her meat while it's cooking on Monday during a cooking challenge.

Momeyer's Town Council recognized former councilman Ronnie Pace for his 27 years of service last Monday during their regular meeting.
Pace's resignation from the board was announced at the board's November meeting, however, his resignation was effective October 31. Pace did not give a reason for his resignation.

The VOICE of Nashville wants to get back out in the community.
The organization has been around since 2002, said president Ted Davis. It first organized as the Nashville Task Force after a group of Nashville residents decided to form a task force aimed at addressing the drug problem in certain areas of town.

The 41st annual Elsie Clark Memorial Opry will not be held this year.
Nashville's Business and Professional Women (BPW) have hosted the event for the past 40 years but this year, had to make the decision to cancel the event, said club president Barbara Tyre.

4-H'ers and volunteers were glowing last Monday night at the Nash County 4-H annual award's banquet.
This year's theme was "4-H Glow Night."
Sandy Hall, Nash County Cooperative Extension Director and 4-H Agent, said 4-H has a new slogan, "4-H Grows Here!"

Julia Willamson (at left) was named the 4-H'er of the year for 14 and up and Taryn Reams was named the 4-H'er of the Year for 9-13-year-olds last Monday night at the annual 4-H Award's Banquet.

The Lucky Spurs 4-H Club was named the Club of the Year for Nash County 4-H. Pictured (L-R) is club leader Julia Williams with members Bryleigh Colbert, Ally Causey and Elizabeth Hanson and club leader Wanda Bunn.

The White Oak Clovers received the Citizenship Award. Pictured (L-R) is: Colin Leggett, Carter Leggett and Club Leader Sue Leggett.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jamison M. Wiggins 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.

The City of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department will host its 2019 Job Fair on March 4 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Booker T. Washington Community Center. Representatives from more than 20 local companies will be on hand to talk with prospective employees.
Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant, the city of Rocky Mount, Pfizer Rocky Mount, UNC Health Care, Action Staffing, Manpower, along with more than a dozen other businesses will have tables with information on current open positions.

Christian Horne was honored as the Volunteer of the Year as a non club member at Coopers Ruritan Club. Christian is a tremendous help to the club as a volunteer during the club's two barbecue chicken plate sales. Pictured, left to right, are Jane Tyson, Treasurer, Christian Horne and Steve Williams, President.

New member Eric Packard was installed at the Coopers Ruritan Club January meeting. Pictured, left to right, are Eric Packard and Steve Williams, President. Eric is also the Coopers Ruritan Club Chaplain.

Nashville currently has several open vacancies they are working hard to fill, one of which is a chief of police.
The chief's position is certainly an important one. Nashville's police department has, in the last few years, come to be known as a strong community policing department, thanks to former Chief Tom Bashore and those directly under him.

Dear editor: On February 6th, we were in need of medical assistance for my husband. When I called 911, the dispatcher was very calming. He helped me on the phone until help arrived.
I discovered when a call goes out, people come from everywhere. We had a neighbor we've never met that came from his house.