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As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." And Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God."

The weather was bright and sunny as Peachtree folks gathered for worship on Sunday morning. Sanctuary flowers were given by Gene and Marta Whitehouse in memory of Dr. Roy DeBrand, Gene's friend, beloved professor and pastor.
Special music by the Adult Choir, and directed by the pastor, was "I've Been to Calvary". For the offertory Jane May played a beautiful arrangement of "Standing on Holy Ground."

Several from Red Oak attended the Celebrate Life Banquet on Thursday, February 15 at Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount. Everyone had a great time of fellowship, delicious meal, and wonderful speaker. This year Your Choice Pregnancy Resource Center in Rocky Mount marked 28 years of ministry with featured speaker, Dr. Robert E. Jackson, Jr., of Spartansburg, SC. Dr. Jackson speaks frequently for the pro-life movement and has authored a book, "The Family Doctor Speaks: The Truth About Life."

"We are all traveling toward death" said the Father of Methodism, John Wesley (this is a great way to start an article off, right?) As we are in the thick of lent, it's important for us to move deeper in our relationship with God than merely giving up chocolate or sweet tea. While those might be admirable acts during these 40 days, there are much deeper depths we must dive towards if we are going to truly go down this road of knowing Christ.

Bethel Heroes Chapter 636, UDC celebrated its 115th Anniversary. Pictured, Margaret McIntyre Sink, a 35-year member, holds the original Charter and a special gavel, which was carved by John D. Christian, a Confederate Veteran from Virginia. He used a red dogwood tree found on the Big Bethel Battlefield, Bethel Church, Virginia. The Chapter was named for this Battle to honor the men from Nash and Edgecombe Counties who were involved in the conflict.

Nash Community College President Dr. Bill Carver, during the NCC Employee Recognition Ceremony, awarded the Nursing Department the 2017 Pride Award. Each year, the Pride Award honors a full-time employee or group of employees.
The department was selected for demonstrating a high level of service, commitment, and perseverance.

Chowan University announced the President's and Dean's List honorees for Fall 2017.
Students who receive President's list have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or better for the semester. Those who have attained a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.79 for the semester are awarded Dean's List honors.

When it comes to diversity, the International Festival Cultures is an event rivaled by few others. Sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, the city of Rocky Mount, Nash Community College, PNC Bank, Nash UNC Healthcare, Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant, Rocky Mount Mills and Movin' 99.3, the annual celebration serves to highlight the variety of ethnic communities that call Rocky Mount home.

RED OAK -- Red Oak Middle School used plenty of late-game magic as part of its monumental run through the 2017-18 boys basketball season.
That wasn't about to change in the most important game of the campaign.
Trailing in the closing minute of last Thursday's meeting at Forest Hills Middle School in Wilson in the Tri-County Conference Tournament Championship, the Tigers rallied and were able to secure a hard-fought 53-50 decision over the hosts in the title showdown.

FARMVILLE -- Nash Central didn't quite know what to expect on the boys basketball hardwood when the Bulldogs made the move this season to the Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference.
But one thing has pretty much been established through the years, and that Farmville Central will inevitably be at or near the top of the EPC standings.

ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats will hold open tryouts for National Anthem singers on March 10 from 10 a.m.-Noon at Five County Stadium in Zebulon.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. on the Highway 264, third base side of the stadium.
Auditions will be held on a first-come, first-served basis.

RALEIGH -- The 13th-ranked North Carolina State University baseball team opened the 2018 season with a doubleheader sweep against the Seton Hall Pirates last Friday afternoon at Doak Field at Dail Park on the NCSU campus.
The Wolfpack won the first game of the day, 8-4, before taking the nightcap by a final score of 3-1.

ROCKY MOUNT -- For the past several years, the expectation level within the Faith Christian School baseball program has skyrocketed -- and culminated with last season's North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 2-A State Championship.
But just because that long-time lofty goal was achieved doesn't mean the annual outlook of the program will change.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Coming off of a tough loss to Wilson Fike last Tuesday, Coach Grover Battle's Northern Nash Lady Knights knew one thing.
In order to be guaranteed a playoff spot, they would have to go on the road, and beat their arch-rival Rocky Mount in last Thursday's regular season finale.
However, despite leading for most of the game, and holding a one-point with less than 20 seconds to go, Northern would drop a heartbreaking 31-30 loss to the Lady Gryphons.

Nash Central High School boys basketball coach Renny Taylor (center) discusses strategy with his club during last Friday's meeting with host Farmville Central in the championship game of the Eastern Plains Conference Tournament.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Futsal and Basketball Youth League Scores:

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College men's basketball team wrapped up its regular slate last Saturday, falling to Pfeiffer University in Everett Gym on the NCWC campus.
Prior to tip-off, the Bishops honored their two seniors: Adrian Moore and Malique Judd.

WILSON -- One of the state's most prestigious prep soccer events will once again boast a heavy Nash County flavor.
Six county squads will be in action March 9-10 at the 14th annual The Brittany Girls Soccer Showcase at the Gillette Park Soccer Complex in Wilson.
Participants from Nash County will be Rocky Mount, Southern Nash, Rocky Mount Academy, Northern Nash, Nash Central and Faith Christian.

Northern Nash's Davontae Wiggins (with ball) works in the paint for the Fighting Knights during last Tuesday night's road conference decision against the Wilson Fike Golden Demons.

Northern Nash's Shamiya Mercer (right) drives for a loose ball during last Tuesday night's Big East Conference girls basketball showdown against the homestanding Wilson Fike Lady Demons.

Nash County Cooperative Extension recently welcomed a new extension agent.
Regina Moseley started as the Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent on February 1. She will be based in Nash County but will also work in Edgecombe County.
Moseley is no stranger to the area, however. She is a long-time residence of Edgecombe County, residing in Whitakers.