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Temperatures have climbed into the "it's hotter than blue blazes" days. It never fails to see temperatures sky-rocket (no pun intended) just in time for our local Independence Day events.
Be sure to check inside today's edition for information on Red Oak, Castalia and Rocky Mount's events.
One thing that never slows down this time of year is local governments, especially the last few days of June closing out their year-end while approving budgets for the next year that begins July 1.

This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on August 27, 1964. Nashville High Coach J.W. Glover (center) maps out strategy for his two playmakers, quarterback Larry Thompson (15) and halfback Wayne Wells (13).

A former pastor of mine once lamented from the pulpit that prayer was losing its appeal among Christians. It's a sad commentary, but I agree with him. In fact, my own Christian experience has convinced me that a lot of us don't take full advantage of the power and privilege of prayer.
If you think about it, how often do you see a family in a restaurant stop and say grace before they dive into their meals? Have you ever stopped and prayed with a friend at work? When you tell someone that you've been praying about something, have you really prayed about it? Or have you just been thinking about it?

There are three main characters in the book of Ruth. Chapter 1 introduces two characters: Naomi and Ruth. Naomi was married to Elimelech. During a famine in Bethlehem, Elimelech, Naomi, and their two sons became refugees in the country of Moab. Elimelech died in Moab. Naomi's sons, Mahlon and Chilion, married Moabite women. Without having children, both sons died, Naomi was left without her husband and two sons. When the famine passed, Naomi returned to Bethlehem. Her daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, followed her. Naomi pressed them to remain in Moab to restart their lives.

A few weeks ago, we looked at the beauty beheld in the Golden Ratio, and last week, we looked at the beauty found in music that follows the Golden Ratio. But it is the beauty of nature that surpasses all else. After all, God used the wonder and beauty of nature to defend Himself against Job (Job 38-42). ¬And it is from the beauty of nature that Paul claims we cannot deny that there is a Creator of all that we see (Rom 1:19ff).
Forrest Gump told Jenny: "In the desert, when the sun comes up, I couldn't tell where heaven stopped, and the earth began.

TUSCALOOSA, AL - Damien Wozniak of Nashville was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Spring Semester 2025.
A total of 14,289 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.

A public meeting will be held on July 14th for anyone who wants to be part of the new Nash County Cattlemen's Association. The meeting will be held at the Nash County Ag Center, 1006 Eastern Ave., Nashville at 7 p.m. A spaghetti dinner with local beef will be serve. RSVP is required. Call 252-459-9810 or visit us at: go.ncsu.edu/readext?1076944

ROCKY MOUNT- The Golden LEAF Foundation announced 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including eight in Nash County.
High school seniors entering college as first year students are eligible for a $3,500 scholarship each year for up to four years of undergraduate study at a participating four-year North Carolina college or university.

Terry Christopher Oliver to Edwardsone, LLC; 813 Burton Street, Rocky Mount
Mickey Harrison, Mickey Darnell Harrison and Kristal Harrison to Emanuel Reyes Perez and Adela Del Carmen Hernandez Sosa; property in Nash County
Arthur C. Deming III and Sharon L. Deming to Anthony David Schoenleber and Victoria Forrest Schoenleber; 5441 Lochmere Bay Drive, Rocky Mount
Achankeng Afiadata and Carine Afiadata to Haven Hannah Real Estate Rental, LLC; 105 Greenbank Court, Rocky Mount

Damage to personal property reported at 100 N. Boddie St., Nashville on 6/12/25
Assault on female, found property reported at 11486 Anderson Rd., Spring Hope on 6/10/25
Larceny after breaking and entering at 1360 Brooke Lane, Nashville on 6/10/25
Arson 1st degree reported at 13819 NC 43, Nashville on 6/9/25

NASHVILLE - A special called virtual meeting of the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education June 17 was outstanding for its technological shortcomings, unclear board participation and remarkable lack of public information.
In addition, what should have been a major agenda item, a resolution about the 2025-2026 proposed budget - garnered no discussion whatsoever.

ROCKY MOUNT- The Nash County Animal Shelter, also called the Pet Connection Center, has been put on notice by the state concerning multiple violations found at the shelter and has been assessed $6,700 in fines.
A June 25 press release issued by Jonathan Edwards, Nash Communications Director, states that Nash County received notice June 24 from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) regarding the violations.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central will be hoppin' a train toward new frontiers this fall -- albeit with a relatively familiar group of fellow passengers.
Following the latest realignment by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, the Bulldogs will spend the next four years in the newly formed Quad County Conference, which will, along with NCHS, feature schools from Franklin, Johnston and Halifax Counties.
Three of those schools are no strangers to NCHS as Roanoke Rapids and Bunn have spent the last four years in the Big East Conference along with the Bulldogs -- while Louisburg is a previous Big East entrant.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Accepting the prestigious Dudley Whitley Award was a tremendous honor for Nash Central High School long-time Athletic Director Kyle Bain.
But how it came to fruition will always be just as memorable for Bain.
The Dudley Whitley is Nash County Schools' most prestigious award, given annually to only one teacher/coach in the county.
And in order to be considered, a coach must be nominated -- and that usually comes from a professional peer.

STANHOPE -- The 2024-25 athletic year marked quite the successful campaign for the Southern Nash High School Firebirds, highlighted by four Big East Conference championships and two teams reaching the fourth round of the Class 3-A State Playoffs.
Three of the school's four conference titles came in the fall, with the Southern Nash Volleyball, Boys Soccer and Girls Golf squads each registering a league championship.

ROCKY MOUNT -- "He will play wherever Coach [Greg] Clifton needs him and he will bust his butt."
That's what Nash Central High School Head Baseball Coach Willie Langley had to say of his standout graduating senior, Tyler Bowen, who pledged his collegiate commitment to North Carolina Wesleyan University in Rocky Mount on April 3.
Bowen, a four-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs on the baseball diamond, has played an integral role in Central's program that has reached the Class 2-A State Playoffs in each of its last three seasons.