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I've always been a sucker for the state fair.
We didn't go regularly when I was growing up, so it was a treat when we did make it.
I was not a thrill rider or much of a game player, due to an aversion to heights and shallow pockets. Plus, I remember that time Andy had to straighten out the crook in the BB gun booth that tried to snooker Opie.

October rolled in quickly and is about to roll out even faster!
I was looking over the calendar attempting to prioritize all that has to be done between now and Thanksgiving and quite frankly almost experienced a panic attack when realizing just how fast the last couple of months have raced by - which means the next two months will be just as fast.
Since we seem to be in fast-forward motion, now is a good to time to start making your Christmas shopping list.

This photo is from the Nashville Graphic 1962 archives. A gentleman rides along side of his horse in the Harvest Festival Parade.

Castalia Fire Department will host its sixth annual Trick-or-Treat Halloween Spooktacular from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the firehouse.
In addition to lots of candy, participants at the fire department will include Castalia Church of God, NC Forestry, Nash County 911, Nash County EMS and Tar River Dive Team.
The event will include hay rides, bouncy house, movie night, door prizes and food trucks.

SPRING HOPE- A first-time ever "Harvest Hustle" Trunk or Treat event is planned for Oct 31st in Spring Hope. Area merchants, community groups and individuals who would like to participate are being invited, with the event planned from 5-8 p.m. at the Nash Street Shopping Center parking lot
Lori Harris, owner of MarZylos Cocktail Lounge and Grill and member of the Spring Hope Downtown Development Board (DDB) spoke about the event, which is sponsored by 'Ladies Who Launch.'

I read the above verse the other day and thought about a Kellogg's Corn Flakes commercial I remembered seeing on television several years ago.
Three men are seated in a waiting room - each with a bushel basket - flooded with ears of corn. They were waiting to see the cornflake inspector. All were very proud of their harvest, at least until the first man went in to see the inspector.
Within seconds, the first man comes flying through the door with his bushel basket emptying itself as he slides across the waiting room floor.

This past weekend, an uncertain number of people participated in numerous "No Kings" rallies. These rallies were also described as protests against President Donald Trump and his administration. Regardless of how you feel about our current President, I believe we need to examine these protests on a deeper level. The "Lordship of Christ" is a foundational Christian doctrine that acknowledges Jesus not merely as a historical figure or wise teacher, but as the supreme, sovereign authority over all creation.

David Mirsch's hypothesis of a clandestine use of drugs to render Jesus comatose on the cross is an ad hoc claim. He offers no supporting data, and the assertion cannot be proven. Beyond that, all swoon theories should address the most critical question: Could He have survived? The evidence seems clear; there is no amount of liniment or spice or, as Brandht suggests, "nutriment from the tomb," that could heal his contusions, mainly the ankle bones of Jesus, in such a timeframe (if ever) to allow him to be seen upright and walking a mere few days after the crucifixion.

Red Oak Baptist Church welcomes new member, Jackson Barnes, to the church family!
The Women in Action meeting was held on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Red Oak Baptist Church. Denise Langley, Jo Ann Pierce, and Donna Best shared parts of the program. The October mission action was collection of backpacks for the Appalachian Christmas Outreach. The group donated 26 filled backpacks! They also worked on plans for upcoming events and projects. The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the church.

Josue Romero Martinez to Gabriela Romero Rosas; 5445 Stone Whitley Road, Middlesex
NVR, Inc. to Gerson Manuel Marroquin Miguel, Keyla Jacquelin Alberto-Benavides, Keyla Jaquelin Alberto Benavides; 8528 Butterly Drive, Bailey; $306,000
Jerry W. Packer to Donna H. Packer to Archie Stallings Jr. and Sheila Stallings; 2148-A Packer Road, Whitakers
D.R. Horton, Inc. to Taylor B. Riley and Billy Charles Capps III; Beaver Dam Crossing, Lot 6

Larceny Felony at 1357 Devan Ln, Nashville, on 10/04/25
DWI at 1606 Erkin Smith Rd, Nashville, on 10/01/25
MV Theft at 2947 Taylors Store Rd, Nashville, on 10/01/25
Possession of drug paraphernalia at 3132 W Hornes Church Rd, Bailey, on 9/30/25

ROCKY MOUNT - Nash County commissioners are gearing up for yet another stab at NCDOT regarding the 'no left turn' intersection of Old Carriage Road and Eastern Avenue, making plans to issue another resolution asking that the left turn be restored.
"I've talked with (nearby) business owners... and they are experiencing a reduction in sales, 40% to 50%, some of them," said Robbie Davis, commissioner, during the commissioner comment section of the Oct. 6 meeting.

NASHVILLE - Capital expenditures, infrastructure concerns, town growth, and the MSD district were among issues fielded by the three candidates for two seats on the Nashville town council at a Candidates' Forum. The event, sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, was held 7 p.m. Tuesday night at council chambers in the Cooley Library. About twenty members of the public attended.
Incumbent council members Larry Taylor and Kate Burns were on the hot seat along with challenger Jeff Dodson, having two minutes to answer a series of questions posed by Scott Hale, Chamber Vice President.

NASHVILLE- The lack of a workable shipping container ordinance in Nashville has cost one local business a delay in a conditional rezoning vote.
Emad and Maria Abukeit, whose company, ERMA Nash LLC owns 111 W. Cross Street, formerly the Royster-Clark building, applied for conditional rezoning to shift the property from B-1 business zoning to CZNR (conditional zoning non-residential) Industrial, anticipating a town council vote October 7, but the matter was tabled for two reasons related to shipping containers.