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The Lassiter Legacies team came to Relay for Life ready to "knock out" cancer. The team participated in the team banner parade, which was a part of Relay festivities on Friday night.

Trinicy, Yasmine and London Knight (L-R) carry a sign during the Kid's Walk on Friday night at Relay for Life. The sisters said they were walking for aunts and great aunts who had battled cancer.

Madeline Cutchin, a teacher at Red Oak Middle School, led the school's Relay for Life team this year.

Dale Joyner, at right, one of three chairs for this year's Relay for Life, walks a lap during the survivor lap with her son, Tyler.

Little Aaron Lee, 16 months, participated in the fun activities that were part of the Kid's Walk at this year's Relay for Life.

Extending high speed internet continues to be on the list of priorities for Nash County Commissioners, who met last week with legislators.
Commissioners meet each year with legislators prior to them going into session to discuss any issues affecting Nash County. This year, Senator Rick Horner and Representatives Bobbie Richardson and Jeff Collins attended the meeting.

If you grew up in church, you know the story of Jonah. God asked him to go to Nineveh, a city of 120,000, to help him save them from their own wickedness.
Like most of us, when we run from what we think is trouble, we often go somewhere we think we cannot be found. So, too did Jonah. He refused to obey God, went to Joppa, and boarded a ship to take to Tarshish, a place where he thought God would never find him.

Transformation. Renewal. Revival. There is much conversation about the need for the church in America to readjust, change, and experience revival.
What do we mean when we make these statements or use such language? Some in the established church assume it's just more negativity in a chaotic world. Others see no need for transformation or revival. But, we hold revival meetings and conferences on the topic.

Congratulations to Wilson and Haley Smith Day who were united in marriage on Saturday, April 21! Kathy Gould, missionary to Ukraine, visited Red Oak Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 25 to share about her ministry in Ukraine. Kathy is celebrating 25 years as a missionary to Ukraine.

The enemy never stops lurking. Are you aware of this? He is always prowling around like a lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). His ways are cunning and he is not just good at lies, he, according to Jesus, is the father of Lies (John 8:44).

Local Girl Scouts were recently awarded the Distinguished Serice Award.
Helen Murphy, of Nashville, Sam Zipko of Rocky Mount, and Eleanor Smith and Meta Wells, both of Red Oak, were awarded the prestigious honor at the Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines 11th Annual Meeting held Saturday, March 3 in Wilmington.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year.
The following students at J.W. Parker School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

U.S. Air Force Airman Isaiah W. Lynch graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Tosha and Shayne Aldridge spend a lot of their time traveling around the Twin County region with their dog, Lily, offering dog therapy to schools, hospitals and nursing homes.
Now, the couple is providing another type of therapy to residents of the Twin Counties; retail therapy.

The Nash Community College Associate Degree Nursing graduate pinning ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the Adult High School/High School Equivalency graduation in the Brown Auditorium. This time-honored tradition connects past nursing traditions with today's healthcare professionals. The College will recognize 46 Nursing graduates.

Aurora Madison Henderson, daughter of Mr. Christopher Henderson and Dr. Jessica Henderson, has been awarded this year's Ann MacPherson Weaver Memorial Scholarship at Rocky Mount Academy. Currently an 8th grader at Magellan Charter School in Raleigh, Henderson will attend RMA in the fall on a full-tuition scholarship, valued at over $45,000 for four years.

Nashville's Harold D. Cooley Library recently held a "Food for Fines" event, where food items were collected in exchange for $1 being taken off any library fines owed. All food collected was donated to My Sister's House. Pictured is Cooley Library Director Emily Enderle with My Sister's House Director Emily Lemus (L-R).

Nash Community College is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. Craig David Miller Honorary Scholarship.
Established by Eric and Chris Miller in 2017 in honor of their son, the endowed scholarship recognizes students in the College Transfer program.
Following high school graduation, Craig Miller attended Appalachian State University for one semester before enlisting in the U.S. Army where he served four years.

The mother-daughter bond is considered by some to be the strongest between a parent and a child.
On Saturday, May 12, the City of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation department will host their first Mom & Daughter Tea Party. The party will be held in the Booker T. Theater at 170 E. Thomas Street in downtown Rocky Mount.

Lynwood Roberson, who has more than 20 years of experience leading nonprofit organizations, has been named executive director of the Edgecombe Community College Foundation.
In his new position, Roberson will develop and direct ECC Foundation events and initiatives, spearhead fund-raising efforts, and collaborate with alumni, business leaders, community members, and other stakeholders to increase and maintain the Foundation's visibility.

Samuel Beckett's critically acclaimed play, "Waiting for Godot," will take to the stage in the Booker T. Theater May 3 to May 6, 2018. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $7 for children, $9 for students and seniors and $11 for adults.
Directed by Brooke Edwards, this cornerstone of 20th century drama revolves around the characters Vladimir and Estragon, two men who spend their days waiting for the illusive "Godot" to arrive only to constantly be told by a young messenger that he will come tomorrow.

From L. Frank Baum's classic story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Rocky Mount High School's Gryphon Theatricals perform their Spring musical, The Wiz. This timeless tale of Dorothy's adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun, family-friendly, modern musical with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel, and soul music.

May is here and hopefully that means cootie season is over.
The flu was pretty tough this year, from what I hear.
Thankfully, my family didn't get to experience the flu this year! I'm hoping we can keep it that way!

Dear Editor: I have lived my life near or in 15 cities or towns. During this time, I have come to the opinion that most of the reported crime in these cities and towns happened in the poorer sections.

SKATERS COMPETE -- This photo originally published in The Graphic on June 27, 1978.