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Parents came out to the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education meeting on Monday night to express frustration over how various issues are being handled.
Two parents spoke during the public comments session about their concerns but other parents were in attendance as were teachers from the school.
Carla Moore said she is worried about what her two oldest daughters are facing at the middle school.

A Battleboro woman was charged with murder after allegedly setting her boyfriend's house on fire.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office, along with the Red Oak, Battleboro and Salem Fire Departments, responded to a structure fire at 7426 Red Oak Battleboro Road, Battleboro around 4:40 a.m. on Thursday, March 1. During the process, a body was located inside the home.

The Southern Nash High School community is hurting following a Friday night accident that killed three and left one injured.
The accident occurred on Friday night, March 2 around 10:30 p.m. on NC Highway 231 in Middlesex.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the accident happened inside the city limits around Hales Avenue.

Nash County native and basketball great Phil Ford said winning awards for his basketball talent was exciting but the most rewarding thing he has ever done is help others.
Ford was the guest speaker last Thursday night at the Nashville Chamber of Commerce's annual Distinguished Citizen event.

Nashville's Town Council unanimously approved amending ordinances that will allow some residential dwellings in the downtown area.
The specific request was to amend the zoning ordinance requirements to allow some high density residential dwellings in the B-2 Central Business District.
The B-2 district is the downtown area from CVS Pharmacy to the corner of Washington and Barnes Streets and a portion of Church Street.

A variety of entertainment was provided at the annual Elsie Clark Memorial Opry on Friday night, an event that has been put on now for 40 years by Nashville's Business and Professional Women (BPW).
The event is one of the organization's only fund-raisers, with proceeds going to fund the Hazel Valentine BPW Scholarship.

Danny Plyer participates in a song about animals with Linda Ripke at the Opry.

Michele McKnight was one of several performers to perform at the 40th annual Opry.

Ronnie Ezzell and Amy Kornegay perform together on Friday night at the annual Elsie Clark Memorial Opry. Ezzell helps emcee for the event.

A local horse club wants to offer the community a chance to experience all there is to know about horses.
The Bits and Boots Horse Club will offer its first ever Family Horse Camp on Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The club has been meeting for around 14 years, said Nadia Strickland, a member of the club, and is a group of horse lovers who get together to ride and do community events.

Governor Cooper recently announced Hometown Strong, a new initiative to partner with local governments to support local economies, improve infrastructure and strengthen rural communities.
"Small communities like the one I grew up in have a special character and so much to offer. They deserve a real partner in state government and a chance to thrive," Gov. Cooper said. "That's Hometown Strong."