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Jewel Thorne of Spring Hope said she plans to buy her dream home after winning a $427,896 Cash 5 jackpot.
"I'm finally going to get my own house," Thorne said. "It's a wonderful feeling to know I won't have to pay rent. Plus, I'll be able to make sure it's handicapped accessible so my husband can get around."

Nashville's American Legion Post 110 had special guests at a recent meeting. Mark Erskine (far left), who is a candidate for Department Commander for the 2019-2010 year, visited the club with his wife, Margaret Erskine (second from left). Margaret serves as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 230 President in Spring Lake. Pictured with the Erskine's is Club President James Ervin (second from right) and Club Historian Jim Boehm (far right).

The Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was held December 2-4 at the Sheraton Four Seasons and Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Nash County Farm Bureau President Greg Bunn was recognized among his peers at the Presidents' and Agents' Luncheon. Farm Bureau President Larry Wooten presented each winning County President with a limited edition Case knife.

A Christmas Miracle
On Dec 14, an 80 year old lady went to have her hair done. She had her dog Charlie in the car. Charlie only had on a flea collar. Apparently he darted out when the door was opened. She couldn't provide us with photos and described him as a solid tan boxer.

New Year's Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. Many people spend the final moments of the year celebrating with family and friends. As joyous as such celebrations tend to be, it's important that New Year's revelers keep certain safety precautions in mind when celebrating the end of one year and the dawn of the next.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School's football season may have ended back in November, but star running back Zonovan Knight is still on the move.
Knight, a senior, rushed for over 2,000 yards and became the school's all-time leading rusher while helping the Firebirds to their third consecutive Big East Conference championship.

ROCKY MOUNT -- There are some games and events that are more anticipated than others throughout the year in Nash County, and the annual Nash County Christmas Tournament is without a doubt one of them.
And, when long-time rivals Northern Nash and Rocky Mount are set to play in the boys' championship game, the excitement and emphasis on the contest is maximized.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Regardless of circumstance, there is always an air of intensity when long-time backyard rivals Northern Nash and Nash Central collide on the girls basketball court.
Last Saturday proved to be no different as the clubs met with fifth place on the line at the annual Nash County Christmas Tournament at the Rocky Mount Event Center.

ROCKY MOUNT -- After a big victory over East Wake, and a tough loss to county rival Northern Nash, Coach Robbie Kennedy's Southern Nash Firebirds turned their focus last Saturday to the annual Nash County Christmas Tournament's third-place game, against a now 3-4 Hertford County.
The Firebirds were able to grind out a tight 78-76 overtime win against the Hertford County Bears, giving Southern Nash its fifth win of the season, and securing a third-place finish and a 2-1 record in the annual Christmas Tournament at the Rocky Mount Event Center.

NASH COUNTY -- Heroics were plentiful this fall on the Big East Conference football stage, but nobody dished them out in more prolific fashion than the high-scoring Southern Nash Firebirds.
Southern, under the direction of veteran head coach Brian Foster, went undefeated in the regular season and won the Big East crown for the third consecutive campaign.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Greg Clifton's first season as the head coach for the North Carolina Wesleyan College baseball team will begin Feb. 9 with a home doubleheader against Eastern Mennonite.
Clifton, a Roanoke Rapids native, is a long-time Nash County resident who coached Faith Christian School to back-to-back state championships before accepting the Wesleyan position early last summer.

Northern Nash's Sencere Battle (right) drives toward the basket for the Fighting Knights during last Saturday night's tournament title victory over rival Rocky Mount.

Southern Nash's Chason Royal (middle) splits the Hertford County defense during last Saturday evening's third-place matchup at the Nash County Christmas Tournament.

Northern Nash High School's Kayla Mitchell dribbles the ball out of harm's way during last Saturday's tournament showdown against backyard rival Nash Central.

Nash Central's Mallory Roughton tries to find an open teammate against Northern Nash HS.