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NASHVILLE - The issue of how to handle shipping containers in the town of Nashville remains unresolved, with another move by council members Sept.2 to table the issue.
No fewer than three versions of a text amendment to cover permitted shipping container uses have been brought before town officials since local businessman Chris Sandy, owner of Build Right Supplies, initiated an amendment change request.

SPRING HOPE - A new ordinance designed to protect the town's commercial districts from blight is on the drawing table at Spring Hope, including potential future fees for registering a vacant property.
A consideration of the "Vacant Buildings Ordinance Draft" was on the agenda at the Sept. 2 board of commissioners' meeting, but action was tabled based on a request from Andrew DeIonno, town manager, who said it was still being re-worked and was not ready for adoption.

NASHVILLE- Gas Pro LLC, operating on owner-occupied lot in an R-40 residential district in Bailey, has been approved for continued operation under a special use permit, with the proviso that zoning inspection will be done in six months.
Walker Johnson, business and property owner of just over 2 acres that sits at the entrance to the Pearson Acres Subdivision, was amenable to the added condition, stating "I have nothing to hide."

I was trying to make a point about being specific with a freshman writing class. We talk about how dates aren't usually helpful, and even the word "summer" can be vague.
Most of the class are not from North Carolina, so I was asking when it starts to get hot where they're from. I then asked the two or three Tar Heel natives when it gets hot in North Carolina and got maybe the perfect answer.

I decided to take a break from the pile of work staring at me from my office desk Saturday morning. I chose to slip over to see a few of our neighbors in Spring Hope and actually lay an eye on the happenings such as the Depot construction.
Our ace reporter Nancy West-Brake has been steadily covering the Spring Hope Town Council meetings just as thoroughly as she does our own council meetings here in Nashville.

Dear editor: The Board of Directors and supporters of the Red Oak Area Historic Preservation Society express our sincere appreciation to all who attended the 2025 Red Oak Classic. The event is the annual fundraiser for the renovation of the historic Red Oak Teacherage now over 100-years-old.
We greatly appreciate the generous sponsors, faithful hardworking volunteers, and advertisers in the community support ad book who made it possible for us to host the event.

This photo published in The Nashivlle Graphic on Nov. 29, 1977. Members of Girl Scout troops 420 and 665 of Red Oak visited Nash Rest Home in Nashville to present cards and fruits to residents. Left to right are Melissa Collier, Christy Spain, Adrienne Vester, Julie Dozier and Mattie Savage, resident of the home.

Jesus gave us the real key to healing: "Just believe".
The problem is there are a lot of Christians who don't believe that God heals anymore. I used to be one of them. However, God has brought too many accounts of healing my way for me to continue to doubt his healing power.
Several years ago, for example, a friend called me and asked me to pray for his granddaughter.

Preaching at a crusade in Calgary many years ago, Reverend Billy Graham told the story of a man in the mountains of western North Carolina who was driving down the road one day. He approached a directional sign and because he didn't appreciate the direction it pointed him to take, he literally got out of his car and repositioned the sign to point in another direction.

Dorothy, Audrey, and I attended the Patterson Family Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Henderson. The annual reunion was held at South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church. It was well attended with some new faces this year. It was also good to have some young children and teens attending and wanting to learn about their family. There was also time to visit with family and someone had brought some old pictures as well. Everyone enjoyed the covered dish lunch which included many delicious foods such as potato salad, corn pudding, butter beans, ham, fried chicken, deviled eggs, and pear salad.

Last week, we began to investigate the Jewish claim of a coming Messiah throughout history. In fact, we listed some seventeen ancient prophetic historians who recorded prophecies of this King and Messiah. Bible scholar John MacArthur notes that these prophecies begin in Genesis, in the Garden, with God cursing Eve. It is in this first promise (Gen 3:15) from God of a messiah that we learn He will be the seed of the woman (cf Gal 4:4) who will destroy Satan (1 John 3:8). He will be the great prophet of whom Moses wrote (Duet 18:15-22; Acts 3:22-23).

Peacemakers will host its annual Picnic for Peacemakers fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 2nd at Englewood Baptist Church.
"We really look forward to this event every year," Peacemakers Executive Director Jesse Lewis said. "It's a time when we can get together with friends and supporters to celebrate all that God has done in our community over the last year, and get energized about what is coming next."

Mondale Cobb to Michelle L. Cobb; 3413 Merrifield Road, Rocky Mount
David Brantley and Sons, Inc. to Ryan Wesley Welch and Leah Caitlyn Welch; 5.77 acres
Sergio Saldana Arenas and Esperanza De La Cruz Tolentino to Medina Realty, LLC; .13 acres; $95,000
Mary Wright, William Wright Jr., Elizabeth Barnes, Susan Barnes, Donisha Barnes, Haywood Sumner and Briana Sumner to Mary Wright; property in Nash County

BAILEY - A mobile mammography unit is making a house call to the Country Doctor Museum. The Country Doctor Museum is partnering with Cancer Services of Eastern North Carolina to host 3-D breast cancer screenings at the museum on Monday, October 27, 2025. Screenings are free and appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advanced registration for an appointment is required. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting appointments.invisiondiagnostics.com. Women needing help with registration may also call 877-318-1949 to make an appointment by phone.

Families across Nash County are invited to come together this fall for a celebration of new life, community, and support at the Fall Community Baby Shower.
The Nash County Health Department will host the "A Little Pumpkin Is on the Way" Community Baby Shower on Saturday, Oct. 25th, from 10 a.m. to 2: p.m. at 821 Word Plaza, Rocky Mount.

MANCHESTER, NH- Elisha Pope of Spring Hope (27882) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2025 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

ROCKY MOUNT - Nash County's animal shelter, The Pet Connection Center, underwent a state inspection Monday and not only passed, but passed with flying colors, with close to 200 individual checkpoints all reported in compliance.
"The Nash County Pet Connection Center has undergone a complete reformation," remarked Inspector Amy Lynn on the Sept. 8 Facility Inspection form.
"The facility was impeccably clean today.

Gallery opening day for the new Tar River Art Gallery is Sunday, Sept. 14 from 2-5 p.m.
The gallery opening will be a celebration of the exhilarating new display of art by 40 area artists featuring more than 150 paintings, pictures, prints, sculptures, and artful creations. The opening reception is free to the public, with free adjacent parking. There will be music provided by cellist Jeff Hatley and light refreshments.
The Tar River Art Gallery is in the right hall of the Dunn Center on the campus of N C Wesleyan University at 3400 North Wesleyan Blvd. in Rocky Mount.

SPRING HOPE - Pleading unsafe living conditions and fears for the longevity of their homes from continued stormwater runoff into their properties, a group of residents from Riley Way and N. Walnut Street appeared before the Spring Hope board of commissioners last night, each armed with folders of photographs about what has been going on.
"I don't know what to do," said Dominique Richards of Riley Way, a single mom and first-time homeowner who said that frequent flooding was creating "a threat to home and health."

NASHVILLE- A planned rezoning request to allow demolition and rebuilding of a larger store at the intersection of 1st and Brake Streets has been withdrawn by property owners, leaving a large crowd at last night's town council session with no public hearing.
Courtney Elstad and her husband, Amir Mujalli, who own the People's Market store, requested rezoning from R-10 residential to B-1 business to allow expansion into two adjacent lots to triple the store size and add 18 parking spots. Also planned was a change in store venue to offer hot foods, milk, eggs and coffee.