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Destiny Anstead (with ball) and the Nash Central Lady Trojans will play for the Tri-County Conference Championship today at home against rival Parker Middle School.

Among the key performers this past season for the Southern Nash High School football team were (l to r) Nadir Thompson, Kendrick Bell, Dae'One Wilkins and Hunter Perry. Also pictured in the center is SNHS head gridiron coach Brian Foster.

Southern Nash High School's Nadir Thompson has signed to join the football program at Virginia Tech University, which is located in Blacksburg, Va.

Southern Nash High School's Kendrick Bell (front, center) will continue his football career at Charleston Southern University in South Carolina. Also pictured are (back, l to r) SN Principal Hugh Scott, Brittany Battle (sister), SN head coach Brian Foster, Brian Battle (brother) and SN Athletic Director Robbie Kennedy; (front, l to r) Charlie Grant (stepfather) and Chiqueta Grant (mother).

Southern Nash High School's Dae'One Wilkins (front, center) will continue his football career at Furman University in South Carolina. Also pictured are (back, l to r) SN Principal Hugh Scott, Bobby Richardson (grandfather), SN assistant coach Kwamaine Battle, Douglas Pridgen (brother), SN head coach Brian Foster and SN Athletic Director Robbie Kennedy; (front, l to r) Audrey Richardson (grandmother) and Sylvia Richardson (mother).

Southern Nash High School's Nadir Thompson (front, center) will continue his football career at Virginia Tech University. Also pictured are (back, l to r) SN Principal Hugh Scott, SN head coach Brian Foster, Shayqwan Murphy (brother) and SN Athletic Director Robbie Kennedy; (front, l to r) Tunisha Lane (mother), Aytala Thompson (sister) and her baby, Amere Battle.

Four Nashville residents were among the 38 arrested recently as part of Operation Groundhog.
The Tar River Regional Drug Task Force arrested the 38 individuals between February 1 and February 6 based on outstanding narcotics related warrants.
The warrants were the result of the task force's investigative efforts based on Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone's directive to address the drug problem in and around Nash County.

A vehicle pursuit that began in Castalia on Friday afternoon ended in Nashville.
Units from the Nash County Sheriff's Office were involved in a vehicle pursuit in relation to an ongoing narcotics investigation. The pursuit began in Castalia.
Just before reaching Nashville, stop sticks were deployed in the roadway and the suspect ran over them, which forced him to slow down as he came through Downtown Nashville. The suspect was only able to travel a short distance in Nashville before the vehicle could not go anymore.

Christmas decorations were once again a hot topic last week at Nashville's Town Council meeting.
Linda Wells, a Nashville resident, voiced her opinion on the decorations during public comment. Wells said she had lived in Nash County and Nashville her whole life.
She said Nashville has grown a lot since she was a little girl.

Two men were caught Saturday night breaking into Southern Nash High School.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office received a phone call around 6:45 p.m. about two individuals who had broke in the school and were trying to break into the cash register and vending machine.

Filing for primary elections began on Monday at noon with six filing for various seats.
Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone was first in line to file for a second term as sheriff. Stone was first elected to serve as sheriff in 2004.
Four Nash County Commissioner seats are up for grabs in the primary elections on May 8.

A glitch with the Town of Nashville's financial software caused some residents to receive as many as four water bills.
Town Manager Hank Raper told town council members last Tuesday that there were glitches with the software system on the Friday that water bills are typically printed and sent out. The system would start the process of printing bills and then lock up. Raper said staff would have to then call for help.

Volunteers are essential to what Nash County 4-H is able to do.
The organization recognized those responsible for the success of 4-H on Monday night at the annual 4-H Awards Banquet.
The theme for this year's banquet was "Winterfest."

Payton Whitley, at right, was named the 4-H'er of the year for the nine to 12 year olds. Pictured at left presenting the award is Amy Ormond, Nash County 4-H Program Assistant.

Taylor Hall, at left, was presented the Agriculture Award by Kelsey Lichtenwalner, at right, Nash County Livestock Extension Agent.

The Quad Pods 4-H Club was named the Club of the Year. Pictured on the front row (L-R) are club leaders Molly LaHay and Kelsey Lichtenwalner, Cullin Whitle, Seth LaHay, Olivia Daughtridge, Taylor Hall, Stacie Winner, Taryn Reams, Mikiahlah Specht, Payton Whitley and club leader Melissa Winner. On the back row is Grace LaHay and Caleb LaHay.

The 2017 County Council Officers were recognized on Monday at the annual 4-H Award's Banquet. Pictured (L-R) is: Raven Colbert (Recreation Leader), Mikialah Specht (Reporter), Caleb LaHay (Treasurer), Grace LaHay (Secretary), Stacie Winner (Vice-President) and Taylor Hall (President).

Pictured left to right are: Breanna Davis, Sanii Lynch, Princess Gyana Boone, Queen ZaKeyah Boone, King Mason Moore, Prince James Richardson, Jr., Michael Richardson, III and Cameron Bullock. The King and Queen are the top sellers in grades three through five while the Prince and Princess are the top sellers in grades pre-K through second. The Duke and Duchess are the second place winners in grades three through five and preK through second.

Pictured are top sellers, who were recognized and received certificates. Pictured on the front row (L-R) is: Kameron Richardson, Corbin Clark, Elijah Singletary, Ka'Ziah Battle, Reagan Waltz and Juan Evans, Jr. On the back row (L-R) is Brayden Leonard, Ayahnie Savage, Joseph Richardson, Jasmine Phipps, Zoey Rose and Jeremiah Godwin. Not pictured, due to having the flu, are Emma Sload and Zane Rose.

INCIDENTS
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 2/5/18 at Circle K Kangaroo on Washington Street
A removal of the bar code (shoplifting) and conceal goods (shoplifting) was reported on 2/5/18 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue

A possession of marijuana was reported on 2/4/18 at 101 Rowe Drive
An assault and battery was reported on 2/4/18 at 222 W Washington Street
A simple assault was reported on 2/4/18 at 222 W Washington Street

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from January 29 through February 8.

For the fifth consecutive year, North Carolina Wesleyan College has been named a Military Friendly School by Victory Media. This year, the college was awarded the Bronze Designation. Bronze Award winners have programs that scored within 40 percent of the 10th-ranked institution within a given category.
"At Wesleyan, we are committed to serving our active military, veterans, and their families," commented President Dewey Clark, "We want to do our part in helping make college affordable and attainable."

The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education recently battled with approving calendars for the upcoming school years.
There was some concern, and has been concern for years, about the calendar requirements forcing exams to be after the Christmas break. Having exams after break makes it a lot harder on kids.

COUNTY CHAMPS -- This photo originally published in The Graphic on February 16, 1978. The W.L. Greene Devils captured the Nash County championship among middle school teams.