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People from across the state celebrated the legacy of Nash County Clerk of Court Rachel Joyner on Sunday at a special retirement celebration.
Hundreds attended the event, which was held at Nash Community College. Joyner made sure each attendant received a hug and a photo during the event.
Joyner will retire in December after serving Nash County's Clerk of Court Office for 66 years.

Lucy McKeel loved children and she loved her community so it's only fitting that a 5K that supports both be named in her honor.
What was formally known as the Fruit of the Spirit 5K will enter its fifth year as the Lucy McKeel 5K for Kids.
The race will be held on Saturday, October 13 beginning at 8 a.m.

Spring Hope's Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 47th Pumpkin Festival Saturday offering a parade, music, food, crafts and activities for kids. Pictured, Avery Baker, 2018 Little Miss Pumpkin Queen, waves while riding in the Pumpkin Festival Parade Saturday.

Construction on Nash County's newest park will soon begin, after Nash County Commissioners awarded the contract for construction.
The contract was awarded to PLT Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,377.935.90 with a $10,000 contingency.
Andrew Stocks, of Stocks Engineering, presented the contract to commissioners last Monday at the board's regular meeting.

One hundred and twenty five years of memories were displayed in the fellowship hall at Dortches Baptist Church on September 23.
The church celebrated its 125th anniversary with a special service featuring Johnson Gupton, one of the church's pastors from the 50s.
A lunch followed the special service.

The Electric Line Construction Technology program at Nash Community College recently received a bucket truck donated by Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation (EMC). With the addition, students will gain the necessary skills to effectively operate a bucket truck prior to entering the workforce.
"Nash Community College's Electric Line Construction Technology curriculum is known throughout the state for preparing students for real-world careers in rural and utility settings.

Castalia Commissioners were informed last Tuesday that Town Clerk Angie Elliot will be retiring in November. She has served the town of Castalia for over 30 years.
Also during the meeting, First Rev. Victor Fenner of Castalia Missionary Baptist Church gave Castalia Commissioners an update on the Family Fun Day which was held in August. The event was a huge success.

October 7 through 13, 2018 is recognized as National Fire Prevention Week across the United States. This year's theme is "Look, Listen, Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere." This year's theme works to educate people about the three ways they can reduce the likelihood of having a fire and how to escape safely if they have one.

Nash Community College (NCC) hosted a Daddy-Daughter Hair Class at the Harold D. Cooley Lirbary in Nashville on September 29th. Pictured, NCC Instructor Phyllis Hawkins demonstrates some basic hair tips. Her volunteer is Julia Barth. Joey Tran is pictured with his daughter, Zoey Tran.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. L&L Food Stores in Nashville celebrated two of its managers recently who are cancer survivors. Pictured above is Tameka Adams, a three-year survivor.

New Christmas decorations were approved last week by Nashville's Town Council.
Christmas decorations have been a hot topic in Nashville for a year now, after the town purchased decorations last year using funds from a new tax on its Municipal Service District (MSD), which is primarily in the downtown area.

Nashville's Town Council approved adding two additional handicapped parking spaces in front on the courthouse side of Washington Street.
Nash County Commissioners brought the request to Mayor Donald Street at the ribbon cutting for the new courthouse facility and Street presented it to council members last month. After discussion, council members agreed to add two spots, one in front of the new courthouse building and one in front of the old courthouse.

Nash Couny is among the 26 counties in North Carolina that will no longer require emissions testing beginning December 1.
The Environmental Protection Agency on September 24 approved a reduction in North Carolina counties required to perform yearly vehicle emissions tests.
Beginning on December 1, 26 additional counties will no longer be required to conduct emissions tests.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office arrested three individuals last week after a search warrant revealed cocaine in the home.
The Patrol Division of the Sheriff's Office executed the search warrant on October 4 at 109 Brown Drive, Rocky Mount. The search warrant was obtained as a result of an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics.

INCIDENTS
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 10/1/18 at Donald Hilhorst Land Surveying 403 S Barnes Street
A larceny (shoplifting) and larceny by removal of anti-theft device was reported on 10/3/18 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue

A simple assault and injury to personal property was reported on 9/30/18 at 7187 Adolph Road
A missing person was reported on 9/30/18 at 2476 Bryantown Road
A larceny of a firearm was reported on 9/30/18 at 8606 Norris Avenue

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from October 1 through 5.

It's hot, it's humid, there is a pumpkin spice something-or-other everywhere I look.
We are a third of the way into my favorite month, and I feel I've been shortchanged.
But that's all about to change.

Know your roots.
Know your passion.
Know who you are in your heart and in your soul. If you know where you came from- you'll find your future.
It's always easier to do something you believe in.

Dear Editor: To the Body of Christ,
There is a Reformation Prayer Network on you-tube hosted by Dr. Cindy Jacobs, founder of Generals International, that is calling for all Christians to pray for our mid-term elections and to vote for the Biblical values under attack by Satan, who as a roaring lion, seeks whom he may destroy.

This photo was found in The Nashville Graphic's Setember 1968 archives. The Nashville Flames were preparing for the new football season.

The Nash Community College Foundation announces the naming of an examination room in the new Veterinary Medical Technology facility by Danny and Jane Tyson of Spring Hope.
The Tysons are longtime friends of Nash Community College having established the Danny and Jane Tyson Scholarship Endowment in July 2002 to reflect their commitment to helping Southern Nash graduates seeking university transfer.

Beth Nicole Dunn and Robert Douglas White, Jr. were united in marriage on June 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at Magnolia Manor Plantation Bed and Breakfast. The outdoor ceremony was officiated by Pastor Nicole Hamilton.
The bride is the daughter of Leigh and Robert Earl Dunn of Spring Hope.
The groom is the son Anne and Doug White, Sr. of High Point, N.C.

AgCarolina Farm Credit is accepting grant applications through October 15 for programs benefitting farmers and rural residents in its thirty-four county service area in eastern North Carolina. Grants are available up to $5,000 per organization for programs in one of four focus areas: Education, Environment, Technology, or the Quality of Rural Life.

Edgecombe Community College's Practical Nursing (PN) graduates who completed the program in August 2018 scored 100% on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). ECC's PN graduates have achieved a 100% pass rate since the program began in 2003. The NCLEX-PN is required for practice as a licensed practical nurse.