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Five inmates escaped from the Nash County Jail on Monday afternoon through a fence in the exercise yard.
By Tuesday morning, all but one had been captured, the Nash County Sheriff's Office reported.
Laquaris Rashad Battle, 22, of Castalia, was still at large as of press time.

Rexford Lynn Keel arrived back in Nash County last Friday evening after waiving extradition in an Arizona courtroom.
On Tuesday, March 26, Keel, 57, was officially charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife, Diana Alejandra Keel, 38.
During his arraignment, Keel asked for a court-appointed attorney. District Court Judge Anthony Brown informed Keel he could face a sentence of life in prison or the death penalty.

Nash County Commissioners hosted their annual Legislative Dinner last week to share the top issues facing the county.
Senator Rick Horner attended the meeting along with newly elected Representatives Lisa Barnes and James Gailliard, who all represent Nash County.
Each representative spent a few minutes sharing what they were doing in the legislature so far.

CloudWyze will host two public informational sessions on April 9 to give residents a chance to hear options for high speed internet.
Nash County selected Cloudwyze to deliver high speed internet to unserved and underserved areas of the county.
Construction for phase one of the project is nearing completion and initial services are scheduled to be available in May.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School (NRMPS) System is working to become more flexible to address a trend of declining enrollment.
In August, the school system launched its Virtual Academy, known as School My Way!, with hopes to bring in students who had already left the school system, were planning to leave or were home-schooled.

The town board of Red Oak had many visitors at its regular monthly meeting Monday.
WEBELOS and Cub Scouts and their troop leaders were present. Scout leader Ken Waring explained that attendance of a government meeting is part of the citizenship requirement that must be completed before they can advance to the next level. "This is a requirement that they come to a government meeting.

A misdemeanor larceny was reported on 3/17/19 at 8150 Stokes Road
A possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, sell/deliver heroin and maintaining a place was reported on 3/18/19 at 1821 N Wesleyan Boulevard

INCIDENTS
An involuntary commitment was reported on 3/18/19
A hit and run was reported on 3/21/19 at 367 W Washington Street

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from March 18 through 22.

Governor Cooper recently issued Executive Order No. 91 to increase internet access across North Carolina through a new Governor's Task Force on Connecting North Carolina. The order directs state government leaders to identify and remove barriers to affordable, high-speed internet access, eliminate the homework gap that results from students not having internet access, and facilitate private-sector deployment of last-mile infrastructure.

Nashville's Town Council has agreed to participate in a video program that will highlight the town.
Planning Director Julie Spriggs first presented the Community Showcase Video Program to Town Council in January. Spriggs said the program was through CGI Communications in partnership with the National League of Cities, United States Conference of Mayors and National Association of Counties.

My Sister's House is hosting a tea party for the entire Twin County area.
The "Community Tea Party" is slated for Sunday, April 7 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Benvenue Country Club.
This event will replace the annual "Walk in her shoes" event that has been held the past five years.

Nash County will serve as the host site for this year's Down East Senior Games.
The Down East Senior Games is sanctioned by the North Carolina Senior Games, Inc., an organization that was established in 1983 to create a year-round health promotion and education program for adults 50 years of age and better. Each spring, thousands of people enjoy participating in the Down East Senior Games.

Dear Holly,
I was having trouble deciding whether to continue these letter/columns after you graduated. I agonized over this for some time.
While you will always be my little curly-headed pixie, I realized too, that you're now an adult and deserve some say in what your old man says about you in print.

If someone contacts you to tell you that you're in trouble with law enforcement or the government, or someone you love is danger, it's understandable to feel panicked or afraid. It's also understandable to want to act immediately to fix the situation.
But fear and panic can make us vulnerable to scammers who want to steal our money.

Dear Editor:
This is how God created us different but beautiful with varying levels of intellect, talents, and skills, but coming together and accomplishing much when we are on one accord.

SCOUTING AWARD -- This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic May 6, 1971. Girls Scout leaders look on as Mrs. E.M. Garrison presents a scouting award to W.C. Cooke, Jr., president of the men's Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church. From left to right are Rev. Harry Jordan, pastor of the church, Cooke, Mrs. R.A. McGilvary, Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. Overton Suiter, Mrs. Don Cramer, Mrs. George Nihart, Jr. and Miss Patty Nihart.

U.S. Air Force Airman Tyrek L. Dozier 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.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Miccjeila K. Macklin 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.

Anise Poland Rose of Rocky Mount celebrated her 90th birthday on March 15th. Her card friends at the Nash County Senior Center in Nashville gave Rose a surprise birthday party and luncheon on Monday, March 18.

Stacey Wise, Nash County Agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, was named among the top 75 Agents for 2018, by Steven D. Carroll, CPCU, Executive Vice President and General Manager. Agent Wise was selected for the honor based on her outstanding sales and service record for multi-lines of insurance during 2018. North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Company has more than 820 agents across the state.

Paul G. Bass (left) and George Alma Edwards (right) present Meredith Coley a donation on behalf of the Momeyer Ruritan Club for the MS walk she participated in on March 23.

Beverly W. Whitehurst, left, Outgoing Worthy Matron of the Nashville Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, passes the gavel to Janelle Ezzell, Incoming Worthy Matron for 2019-2020. Eastern Star members are Master Masons and women with specific Masonic relationships. Members focus on awarding scholarships, supporting local charities, assisting with disaster relief, etc., during the year.

First Friday returns to the Imperial Centre on April 5 from 6-9 p.m. with a night full of options.
The Mac McLaughlin Band will perform in the Arts Center lobby in honor of JAM (Jazz Appreciation Month).
As always, the Children's Museum will be open for arts & crafts activities where cookies and drinks will be served.

Faith Christian School will present a production of Seussical Jr. on March 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. performed at The Dunn Center. The production is based on the works of Dr. Seuss, the music supervised, adapted and produced by Bryan Louiselle. Music is by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The book is by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle. Pictured is a scene featuring the bird girls.