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This photo of the regular season champs, Ward Drug, was originally published in The Graphic on June 13, 1978.

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 2 through April 6.

A possession of marijuana was reported on 4/1/18 at S Halifax Road and Bethlehem Road
A driving while intoxicated was reported on 4/1/18 at 2181 S Halifax Road
A motor vehicle theft was reported on 4/1/18 at 11270 97 East

INCIDENTS
A larceny (shoplifting), obtaining money/property by false pretense and larceny by bypass of an anti-theft device was reported on 4/7/18 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
A possession of marijuana was reported on 4/2/18 at Cross Creek Drive and E. Old Spring Hope Road

The Courtyard Café, Nash UNC Health Care's newly renovated cafeteria, opened on Sunday, April 8, with expanded menu selections, longer service hours, and a new look.
"We are thrilled to offer our visitors and coworkers a welcoming environment where they can dine, relax and re-charge," said Lisa Whitlock, retail manager of the hospital's Food Services department.

A Whitakers man accused of breaking into a home on West Mount Drive was arrested on Monday after trying to pawn the items he stole.
According to the Nash County Sheriff's Office, they were called to a home in the 8600 block of West Mount Drive around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6 in reference to a residential burglary in progress.

Nashville's Business and Professional Women (BPW) recently gave wash clothes to My Sister's House. Members made the wash clothes in the shape of bunnies. Pictured above is BPW member Maryanna Bennett with one of the Easter bunny wash clothes.

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

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2018 educational scholarships. The chamber presented two, five-hundred dollar scholarships in 2017. Funding for the scholarships is provided from advertising on the chamber's website.

Pack 76 of Nashville held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, March 10 at Nashville United Methodist Church. Youth participated in several categories, where a winner was named in each and then overall winners named. Pictured above are overall winners (L-R): Jacob Gibson, third place; Joseph Gibson, second place and Aaron Mowatt, first. In the Webelos division, Joseph Gibson won third place, Jacob Gibson won second and Aaron Mowatt won first.

The Best in Show Award went to Peyton Flora.

Megan Godwin (at left) shows Riley Weaver how to brush a horse's leg on Saturday, March 24 during a horse camp, which was hosted by the Boots and Bits Horse Club. The camp allowed families to learn the many aspects of riding a horse, from grooming to saddles to the many different breeds. Horse rides were also available.

Avante Hicks is all smiles while getting to sit on a saddle after learning about the different types of saddles from Christine Pittman (at right).

Litter art, uniquely crafted from recyclables, will be on display through April 29 in the craft gallery at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center located in the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. Litter art demonstrates the importance of recycling, planting and caring for trees, and not littering.
According to Cornelia McGee, coordinator for Keep America Beautiful (KAB) of Nash and Edgecombe counties, the art was created by students in grades K-12.

When the prophet Nathan pointed his finger at David and told him his sins were known by God, it shook him to the core. No longer could he think he could hide the fact that he had committed adultery with Bathsheba and murdered her husband, Uriah. He had foolishly convinced himself that out of sight meant out of mind until Nathan reminded him that God knew his sins, not to mention others who worked and lived close by.

Hi Fellow Followers, I'd like to continue our talk about prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit in our prayer life. For that, I'm sharing a snippet of my sermon manuscript used this past Sunday at Nashville UMC.
"The Spirit works in us to apply the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus into our lives. To restore us to the image of which we were created.

On a chilly but sunny morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Joan and Ray Eason in memory of Elizabeth and Raymond Rackley, Joan's parents.
Beverly Wilson's "Time of Reflection" was about the disciple, Thomas, usually referred to as "Doubting Thomas".

Welcome to the newest member at Red Oak Baptist Church, Griffin Williams! Griffin is the son of Matt and Allison Williams.
Baptist Men's Day will be Sunday, April 15 at Red Oak Baptist Church. All are invited! This is a great time of worship with the men filling the choir and leading the service. Bill Sheets will be the featured speaker. The day will begin with the Baptist Men's breakfast at 8:30 am.

Saturday, April 14 from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, 1100 N Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, April 17 from 2 until 7 p.m. at the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department, 7951 Red Oak Boulevard, Red Oak
Thursday, April 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Nash Health Care Systems, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount.

Governor Roy Cooper recently announced three new appointments to judicial and district attorney positions.
"These North Carolinians bring years of courtroom experience to their appointments," Governor Cooper said. "Their commitment to justice and public service make them valuable additions to our legal system."