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MOUNT OLIVE -- It felt like old times last Saturday as Nash Central, Northern Nash and Southern Nash were reunited again as part of the Class 2/3-A Super Regional East Region Track and Field Championships at the University of Mount Olive.
The Class 2-A and 3-A events were run separately but concurrently, so there was plenty of Nash County action at the meet -- including another crown for the Northern Nash Fighting Knights.

STANHOPE -- Perspective is sometimes needed when an otherwise-spectacular season ends with a disappointing setback.
Such was the case for the 2018 version of the Southern Nash softball squad -- a young group that exceeded all expectations by going 22-5 while winning the Big East Conference's regular season and tournament championships.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Never before had Nash Central High School entered the State Baseball Playoffs as a conference champion.
That changed two weeks ago after Coach Willie Langley's Bulldogs completed a perfect 10-0 conference record in their inaugural season as a member of the Class 2-! Eastern Plains Conference.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College Department of Athletics has announced that its storied baseball program will be adding a seventh retired jersey to the left field fencing of Bauer Field -- the #10 of long-time head coach Charlie Long.
Long, who recently stepped down after 21 seasons at the helm of the program, joins Bishop greats Jamie Whiting (#2), Greg Clark (#3), Ernie Jones (#8), Carl Payne (#14), Moe Bauer (#18), and Mike Fox (#30) in garnering this prestigious honor.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The future of the Rocky Mount High School boys tennis squad became a bit shaky last summer when Barry Nethercutt announced his retirement as the program's head coach after 29 successful campaigns.
But the Gryphons have continued to prosper, albeit with a new skipper (Wayne Holloman) in charge.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Spring Sports Scores:

ZEBULON -- Ronnie Gideon hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth, Rob Henry added to the lead with a home run in the seventh and Conor Harber worked through two and 2/3 scoreless frames while earning the win as the Carolina Mudcats defeated Wilmington 6-3 on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium in a Class A Carolina League matchup.

Nash Central's Taylor Baker (left) follows the path of a NCSSM pass attempt during last Wednesday evening's matchup in the Class 2-A Girls Soccer State Playoffs.

Nash Central High School's Mallory Roughton (left) tries to track down a loose ball during last Wednesday's tough penalty kicks setback to North Carolina School of Science and Math in the first round of the Class 2-A Girls Soccer State Playoffs.

Red Oak's Bryson Jenkins is congratulated by his teammates after crossing home plate during last Thursday's conference championship baseball game at Elm City.

Red Oak Middle School's Seth Williams attempts a bunt for the Tigers during last Thursday afternoon's contest at Elm City in the championship game of the Tri-County Conference Baseball Tournament. The Tigers dropped a 15-14 heartbreaker .

Southern Nash High School's Taylor Bailey (left) awaits a throw at second base during her team's meeting with Harnett Central last Friday evening in the second round of the Class 3-A State Softball Playoffs at historic Ladybird Field.

Southern Nash's Carrigan Ewers (left) beats a throw to second base during last Friday's contest.

The City of Rocky Mount's two assistant city manager vacancies will soon be filled. City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney has appointed Chris Beschler and Natasha Hampton-Clayton to serve in the roles.
Beschler most recently worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia where he served as director of the Department of General Services.

RED OAK -- Everything Kristian Cox touches these days seems to turn into gold -- as in gold medals in the Tri-County Conference.
During the winter sports season, Cox guided the Red Oak Middle School boys basketball squad to a league championship.
Cox is now working his magic with the Tigers' baseball team, which has advanced to the finals of the Tri-County Conference Tournament.

Nashville's Fire District Auxiliary has disbanded after many years of providing support and services to the town's fire department.
Auxiliary President Butch Mull said the organization wanted to make a statement following claims at last Tuesday night's meeting that Councilwoman Louise Hinton had been colluding with the auxiliary to get Town Manager Hank Raper fired.

Downtown Nashville will soon be bustling with excitement as the 22nd annual Nashville Blooming Festival kicks off.
The carnival started the festivities on Wednesday and will run through the festival's end on Saturday night.
A kick-off party is slated for Thursday night at Nash Arts, where Cool John Ferguson will perform at 7 p.m. Admission is free.