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This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on June 10, 1971. Members of the Nashville Girl Scout Troop 502 removed flags from the graves of veterans which had been placed by Nashville's American Legion Post in observance of Memorial Day. Pictured, kneeling, are Karen Johnson and Lisa Robertson. Standing, left to right, are: Laurie Parker, Linda Chappell and Jo Ann Johnson. W.C. Cooke, member of the Legion Post, supervised the flag removal.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research's Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, a one-day charity cycling event benefiting the V Foundation in Raleigh, recently announced Braswell Family Farms as a presenting partner. Braswell Family Farms, one of the foremost producers of premium and specialty eggs and feed on the East Coast, is joining the V Foundation on May 18 to help achieve Victory Over Cancer®.

Rodderiqus Johnson, of Nashville, has earned his Bachelor of Science, IT - Security Emphasis degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university held its 67th (Austin, Texas), 68th (Washington, DC), 69th (Indianapolis, Indiana) and 70th (Orlando, Florida) commencement ceremonies last fall and earlier this year to celebrate the recent graduation of nearly 22,000 students from across the country.

Governor Roy Cooper recently announced new appointments to fourteen North Carolina boards and commissions.
"By serving on state boards and commissions, these appointees are helping give back to their communities and move our state forward," said Gov. Cooper. "I appreciate their service and look forward to their work for the people of North Carolina."

A 22-year-old Rocky Mount man was charged with killing his father.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office responded to the 7200 block of Summerlea Place, Rocky Mount, on Saturday night, April 13 in reference to what was initially reported as an accidential shooting.

A Rocky Mount man was sentenced to two years in prison for heroin distribution.
Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced Anthony Deforrest Tyree, 35, of Rocky Mount to 24 months in prison followed by six years of supervised release in federal court Tuesday.

A possession of marijuana was reported on US 301 and Airport Drive
A second degree trespassing and resisting a public officer was reported on 4/7/19 at 101 Rowe Drive
A larceny of a motor vehicle was reported on 4/7/19 at 5025 Farm Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 8 through 12.

INCIDENTS
A simple assault was reported on 4/9/19 at 847 S First Street
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 4/10/19 at 202 King George Avenue

KINGS BAY, Ga. - As citizens of Bailey go about their daily lives, members of the U.S. Navy's "Silent Service" work beneath the ocean's waves, continuing a tradition that only a small fraction of military members will ever know: strategic deterrence.
Fireman Raul Medinafigueroa assigned to USS West Virginia hails from Bailey and is a 2014 graduate of Southern Nash High School, takes on the task to execute one of the Defense Department's most important mission of strategic deterrence.

The rain didn't stop Southern Nash High School from celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday.
Despite downpours throughout the day, 90 alumni signed up to participate in events.
Two runs were scheduled to start the day off.

The State Water Infrastructure Authority has approved two grant projects impacting Nash County. Whitakers will receive $1,789,530 for sewer system rehabilitation. The source of the funds is a Community Development Block Grant - Infrastructure. Bailey will receive $150,000 through an Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant.

Angelica Adkins Charles, of Rocky Mount, recently earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University in Boston.
Simmons University is a nationally recognized private university located in the heart of Boston. Founded as a women's college in 1899, Simmons is dedicated to innovative teaching and engaged learning.

Red Oak firefighters talk to students during Red Oak Elementary's Career Day.

Dr. Chandra Meachem Tucker, Veterinarian at Riverside Veterinary Hospital, speaks to students about the various careers in the Veterinarian field.

Kristen Tedford, principal of Swift Creek Elementary, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year‐long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal's Association and sponsored by the American Express Foundation through the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD.)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Briauna J. McKnight-Sykes 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.

Spend your Spring and Summer Thursday nights listening and dancing to live music in downtown Rocky Mount.
The 2019 Downtown Live! series schedule is set, and the fun begins May 23 when Chairmen of the Board performs on the lawn of the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences.

Stony Creek Rescue recently awarded members for their hard work during 2018.

Mature Friends ~ We've found that our more mature pets are calmer, laid back and generally very sweet wonderful companions. Most, through no fault of their own (family breakup or death, moving, etc.) find themselves in the Shelter system. They often have plenty of energy, love to go walks (although maybe not real long ones!), and get along with everybody and everything.

"In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." (John 14:2)
My mother in-law told me last week that she was ready and looking forward to heaven. My thoughts immdediately turned to the 2004 book titled 90 Minutes in Heaven. It has been a source of comfort to many about what the Bible says about heaven. It is the account of a fatal automobile accident that took the life of Don Piper.

This world we live in, is a world where, "prove it" is the status quo. Whether a courtroom or a job resume, it's all about what can you prove, what you can do. The way of life is this way, yet the way of faith is quite different.
We do not need to prove anything; Christ has proven his love for us (Romans 5:8).

It may have rained this past weekend but it did not dampen the spirit of the campers and staff attending the 23rd Annual North Roanoke Baptist Association Mother/Daughter Overnight Camp on April 12-13, 2019 at Camp Mundo Vista. Campers enjoyed the camp theme, "Sonrise Farm", which was emphasized through all activities during the weekend. The theme verse was Matthew 9:37," Then Jesus said to his disciple, 'The harvest is huge.

I wrote this letter to my church family and I pray that it might be an encouragement to my readers this Holy Week and may inspire the ministry of your local church.
"Jodie, Rebecca, and myself truly pray that this letter finds you and your family doing well. God is with us and we can be thankful for His presence in our lives -- He is always with us.

God truly blesses us. The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation and friends met to worship on Palm Sunday to begin Holy Week.
The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by David Griffin in loving honor of his wife, Lynn Griffin, on the occasion of her birthday on April 18th.