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Since the beginning of the year, the Emergency Department at Nash UNC Health Care has treated 645 patients for flu, according to Kim Langston, director of Nash UNC Health Care's Emergency Department. Langston notes that the number of cases being seen daily is still on the rise, and that February is typically the month when the highest number of flu cases is reported.

STANHOPE -- A spectacular season is destined to be capped off by a spectacular signing day -- and that's exactly what happened last Wednesday for the Southern Nash High School football squad.
Three players from SNHS' history-making 2017 football team signed letters-of-intent to continue their careers at Division I schools.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central's journey into the unknown became a bit clearer last week.
The Lady Bulldogs weren't sure what to expect when they joined the Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference this season -- a league that is strong top-to-bottom with both quality programs and successful coaches.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Fitting that Nash Central and Parker Middle would meet last Wednesday with first place at stake in the Tri-County Conference girls basketball standings.
But the saga between the clubs is far from finished, even after NC clinched the regular season title in the Tri-County's North Division with a 35-34 victory at the Parker Gymnasium.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash shocked the Big East Conference world -- and the girls basketball standings -- last Friday as part of a home contest against a previously surging Franklinton squad. Southern, coached by Jordan Bass, had yet to win a game this season, though the Ladybirds have lost a few heartbreakers that could have gone either way.

RED OAK -- When one walked into the Northern Nash High School Gymnasium last Friday night, something felt different.
While Northern is known for hosting electric atmospheres rather consistently during basketball season, Friday's contest against arch rival Rocky Mount was unlike anything that had ever been seen on Green Hills Road.

RED OAK -- Seasons ending in the number '8' have been memorable in the basketball history of Northern Nash High School.
In just the second year of the school's existence, Northern Nash claimed the Class 2-A Boys Hoops State Championship back in 1968.
Northern's girls repeated that feat on the Class 4-A level 30 years later, meaning both of those clubs were celebrating milestone anniversaries during the 2017-18 season.

STANHOPE -- Kasie Webb has been an impact performer from the first time she donned a cheer uniform at Southern Nash High School four years ago.
Webb has been a team leader for the successful Ladybirds' program -- and she has opted to continue to cheer at the next level.
Webb, now a senior, finalized her plans last Wednesday by signing a letter-of-intent to join the cheer squad at North Carolina Wesleyan College.

Five members of the Northern Nash 1968 boys state title club returned to the NNHS Gymnasium last Friday night for a reunion ceremony. Pictured are (l to r) Tommy Moore, Brad Rose, FD Martin, Roger Reges and Sandy Frazier.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School could not have asked for a better finish to the regular season of its 2017-18 boys basketball schedule.
With second place in the Eastern Plains Conference still up for grabs, the Bulldogs closed with three consecutive victories to collect the runner-up position behind Farmville Central.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Registration for spring sports with the city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department is currently open.
Sports include baseball, softball and soccer. Soccer and baseball/T-ball are offered for children as young as ages 3 to 6.
All sports are available for children ages 7 to 12. The deadline for registration is this Friday.

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

ROCKY MOUNT -- With its 11th straight conference win on Sunday, the North Carolina Wesleyan College men's basketball team has clinched the USA South Conference East Division, finishing league play with a 13-3 record.
The Bishops wrapped up conference play with a 91-87 win at LaGrange last Saturday and an 84-69 victory at Huntingdon on Sunday.

ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College's baseball team opened its 2018 season last Thursday and Friday, taking two of three from Eastern Mennonite University to claim the home series win at Bauer Field.
Junior Nate Gardner provided a spark in both victories, allowing just one hit over seven shutout innings in Thursday's opener and driving in a pair of runs in Friday's rubber game.

RED OAK -- Northern Nash's Brandon Richardson exceeded all expectations at the annual Class 3-A State Indoor Track and Field Championships, which were held last weekend.
Richardson, a senior, offered a distance of 21-3.5 in the Boys Long Jump -- and that was good enough for a second-place state finish at the event at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem.