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Nash County had a junior team and a senior team competing at the 2018 NC Junior Hereford Association Judging Contest, which was held on January 27 in Raleigh. As part of the contest, youth have the opportunity to evaluate cattle, sheep, pigs and goats.

The North Carolina Department of Revenue's Rocky Mount service center opened to the public on Monday, January 29 at 793 Country Club Drive.
Taxpayers can visit the service center to respond to an audit, file and pay taxes, obtain tax forms or meet with an NCDOR representative.
The agency's previous location was at the Edgecombe County Industrial Incubator on Fountain Drive.

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRMPS) was recognized at the annual Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) State Ceremony in Greensboro on November 14, 2017.
Southern Nash Middle was awarded Exemplar Recognition.

New members recently joined the Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Women. They are pictured (L-R): Brandi Simonof, a science teacher at Southern Nash High School; Catherine Melle, also a science teacher at Southern Nash High School; and Debbie Viverette, a social studies teacher at Rocky Mount Academy. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

Greetings fellow follower of the Way! Valentine's Day has never been something important in my life and praise be to God, it's never been something to get excited about even in the life of our marriage (we both feel this way). When a celebration becomes so divorced from what the person (Saint Valentine) stood for, it usually causes me to step back and politely say, "no thank you."

Words make a difference. As a pastor I want Christ to speak His truth through me. Often someone will approach me to let me know that they remember something I've said. I've also had people approach me to share something I said months ago. It's truly incredible what you and I remember.
On last Sunday night, Castalia Baptist Church welcomed the Watchman Quartet. Most of the songs I knew.

It was a big weekend for the youth of Red Oak Baptist Church! They enjoyed a ski trip and returned home Sunday afternoon. Then they came back together that evening at the home of Nate and Jordan James for a Super Bowl party.
Register now for the Mother/Daughter Overnight Camp sponsored by the North Roanoke Baptist Association WMU! The deadline for registering is February 12.

It was a cold drizzly morning as Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. This was the 209th birthday of the church. The first meeting of it as an organized church was Feb 4, 1809. Sanctuary flowers were given by Beverly Wilson, in honor of the occasion.
For the offertory Jane May played a beautiful arrangement of "Be Still My Soul" on the piano.

Rocky Mount native Clifton Barnes, who worked for The Nashville Graphic in high school and after graduation from college in the 1980s, has won a national social media award.
A series of UNC Tar Heels game blogs during the NCAA Tournament won an Award of Excellence from the DC area-based Communications Concepts through its 2017 Awards for Publication Excellence competition.

A total of nine Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRMPS) educators recently renewed their National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) status with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). NBCT is the highest credential in the teaching profession and the most rigorous performance-based assessment for teachers.

A total of 26 Tar River Academy (TRA) seniors graduated on Friday, January 26, 2018 during the mid-year commencement ceremony held in the school's auditorium. Members of the Winter Class of 2018 have various plans after TRA, as 19 will attend two-year colleges, two will enlist in the military and five will enter the workforce. Keylizha Anthony was the class Valedictorian and Micah Hill was the Salutatorian.

Mayor David Combs presented a proclamation to the members of the Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proclaiming Jan. 13, 2018 as Delta Day in the City of Rocky Mount.

WILSON -- Few teams cherish their status and being an overlooked underdog like the Southern Nash Firebirds.
Just about every year, Southern Nash's name is never mentioned in the preseason as a possible favorite in the Big East Conference boys basketball standings.
Maybe it's the fact that the Firebirds have developed a well-earned reputation in recent years for being a football powerhouse.

FRANKLINTON -- Thanks to a familiar face, indoor track and field is enjoying a renaissance period at Northern Nash High School.
Back in the 1990s, Jeff Dodrill oversaw the indoor program, and even guided the Knights to a state championship in 1994.
Dodrill stepped down from his position in the early 2000s, and commitment to the program has been hit-or-miss since then, depending on the coaching staff.

FRANKLINTON -- The Big East Conference's girls basketball standings have become a jumbled mess -- thanks in part to league newcomer Franklinton.
During the early portion of the Big East schedule, FHS dropped heartbreakers at Rocky Mount and Northern Nash -- only to avenge those setbacks in convincing fashion the second time around.

ROCKY MOUNT -- For the second consecutive year, the Red Oak Middle School Tigers have finished off a perfect regular season schedule in boys basketball action.
But the fun might just be starting for the Tigers, who are now two postseason victories away from securing yet another Tri-County Conference Hoops Championship.

WILSON -- It is simply too early in the rebuilding phase of the Southern Nash girls basketball program to gauge progress in the form of wins and losses.
Still, that doesn't mean the setbacks aren't painful, especially when the winless Ladybirds have dropped their share of tight contests during the 2017-18 season.
Southern Nash had certainly had its chances, and Coach Jordan Bass' young club has spurts of dominance during particular outings.

FRANKLINTON -- Coming into last Friday night, Northern Nash boasted a 17-1 record, and Franklinton sat at 2-14 during the 2017-18 boys prep basketball campaign.
While looking at the records, one might've expected a blowout heading into the competition.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Junior Robert Wilson notched his sixth double-double of the season last Saturday afternoon, helping his North Carolina Wesleyan College men's basketball team secure an 82-62 victory over Berea College in Everett Gym on the NCWC campus.
Wilson poured in 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Bishops move to 12-9 overall, 10-3 in USA South Conference action.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Southern Nash claimed the top spot in the varsity category at the recent Big East Conference Cheer Competition Championships at Rocky Mount High School.
The title-winning Firebirds, coached by Ashley Bass, were followed by (in order) Franklinton, Wilson Fike, Wilson Hunt, Rocky Mount and Northern Nash.

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

ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College's Exercise Science program has received national accreditation.
This prestigious recognition demonstrates the quality of the college's program and assurance of a demanding program of study for graduates and prospective employers.

ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats have announced that individual game tickets for the upcoming 2018 season, featuring a fully revamped weekly theme night calendar, nine souvenir giveaways, four themed game jerseys, two Dirty Dogs Spa Bark in the Park games and 15 total fireworks nights, are now available for purchase online at www.carolinamudcats.com and at the Five County Stadium front office.

Northern Nash's Markela Avent (right) drives toward the basket for the Lady Knights during last Friday night's Big East Conference girls basketall meeting at host Franklinton.

Kristian Johnson (right) scores inside for Northern Nash during last Friday's game at Franklinton.