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The City of Rocky Mount has announced the appointment of Willie R. Williams as interim police chief, effective December 12, 2017. Williams was chosen after Chief James Moore announced his retirement. Williams, a three-time police chief, will serve in an interim capacity until a permanent replacement is named.
Most recently, Williams worked as chief of Police for North Carolina Central University (NCCU).

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, in conjunction with the city of Rocky Mount, will host several events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The overall theme for this year's events is "Unfinished Work of a Dreamer."
The theater at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will be the location for the MLK Oratorical Competition on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2017 beginning at 9 am.

Governor Roy Cooper recently announced 53 new appointments to various state boards and commissions, including the NC Works Commission, the Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee, and the Global Transpark Authority.
"I'm grateful that this talented group North Carolinians will serve our people and our state in these new appointments," Gov. Cooper said.

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from December 18 through 22.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year.
The following students at Nash Central Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year.
The following students at the Red Oak Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

New Year's Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. Many people spend the final moments of the year celebrating with family and friends. As joyous as such celebrations tend to be, it's important that New Year's revelers keep certain safety precautions in mind when celebrating the end of one year and the dawn of the next.

"At some point we must move from the cuteness of the manger to the gruesomeness of Calvary." A Pastor from Charlotte said this and I agree with him - there is danger in thinking that all stays silent concerning this King. The baby grew in wisdom, changed the world, and went to a cross to die and rise again for our salvation and our sanctification.

On a bright and sunny December morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. The joy and excitement of Christmas was felt by all. This being the fourth Sunday of Advent, the candle of 'Love' was lit in the advent wreath. It is to remind us that that the light of Jesus shines for everyone. As the reading by the congregation reads, "To the hungry- to the weak- to the very young and the very old- to those who suffer or are in pain!" Jesus came as the Messiah to all.

We live in an adrenaline driven world. This is true in our work and when we wind down. It is true in our avocations and athletics. Adrenaline enters our blood streams to heighten our awareness and focus our energies to help us through the fights of life. We depend on adrenaline at work and at play. In fact, we can easily become addicted to the sense of wellbeing and euphoria this chemical induces.

Local Hardee's® restaurants and their customers have again shown their support of military families and veterans with a $75,000 donation to the North Carolina-based Patriot Foundation.
The donation from Hardee's franchise operator Boddie-Noell Enterprises supports the all-volunteer nonprofit which provides support to military families who have a soldier that has been wounded, injured or killed while in service to our country fighting the Global War on Terrorism.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School's journey into the hoops unknown will officially begin January 2 on the road at SouthWest Edgecombe.
That contest will be Central's first in the Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference after a long stint in the Class 3-A Big East Conference.
Casual observers might be tempted to think that the Bulldogs' new league might provide easier sledding, considering it is in a lower classification than the Big East.

DANVILLE, VA. -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishop men's basketball team fell just short in a key USA South tilt at Averett University last Tuesday night, suffering a 91-88 defeat on the road to wrap up the 2017 portion of their schedule.
Junior Chris Braswell managed to get off a potential score-tying trey as time expired, but his attempt missed, helping the Cougars secure their first league win of the season.

NORTHERN NASH'S DARQUEZ FLOWERS