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David Stephen Mitchell recently released his debut novel, "We Hold These Truths."
In the novel Mitchell grants the reader unprecedented access to the provocative world of code-switching African-American Ivy Leaguers and the dark underbelly of Southern race politics as seen through the eyes of Al Carpenter, who struggles to quare the hopeful outcome of President Obama's 2008 election with the prospect that many Americans don't actually want the change they clamored for.

Governor Roy Cooper recently announced 39 new appointments to various state boards and commissions.
"These North Carolinians bring dedication, skills, and years of experience to our state boards and commissions," Governor Cooper said. "I appreciate them using their time and talents to serve North Carolina."

Well we are halfway there as we continue to wait during this Advent season. With two Sundays down and two Sundays to go, today is a great chance to reflect once more on what this season truly means. In other words, how are you preparing your heart to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but also, and perhaps more importantly for you today, how are you preparing your life for the second coming of Jesus - because fellow Follower of the Way, He is coming back.

Virginia Glasgow was hospitalized last week and is now home.
Dorothy, Audrey, and Suzy Pearce enjoyed Christmas lunch with family in Selma on Sunday, December 10.
Need Christmas gifts wrapped? Remember the youth of Red Oak Baptist Church will have a gift wrapping fundraiser on Saturday, December 16 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

On a surprisingly bright and sunny morning, following an icy and frigid night, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon title, "The Gift that was Indescribable." It was based on Colossians 3:1-3. As we think of the great gift of Jesus, we want to share gifts with those who are less fortunate than we are. This is the season for giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions.

ROCKY MOUNT -- With an opportunity to pull out a victory, the Nash Central Bulldogs simply couldn't come up with enough defensive stops to hold off a last Southern Nash threat during the clubs' first boys basketball meeting of the season two weeks ago.
That wasn't an issue in last Friday's rematch as the Bulldogs were stern on the defensive end beginning in the second period -- and never relented.

STANHOPE -- Nash Central left a few things to chance with its inconsistent performance two weeks ago during a road girls basketball meeting at Southern Nash.
Thanks to some threeballs from the Ladybirds, Nash Central needed some late heroics to re-establish control en route to securing what had been an expected victory -- though it was much more difficult to obtain than had been originally thought against a rebuilding Southern Nash contingent.

NASHVILLE -- Nash Central Middle School had hoped to get off to a quality start to its much-anticipated girls basketball season in the always-competitive Tri-County Conference.
But Parker's Diovian Graham had other ideas.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School certainly made the most of its first gridiron season in the Eastern Plains Conference.
The Bulldogs went 10-3 overall and 4-1 in the EPC -- and were part of a three-way tie for the regular season championship.
Central, coached by Chris Lee, would eventually reach the second round of the Class 2-AA State Playoffs before falling at Randleman.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Wilson Fike's girls and Wilson Hunt's boys were the team winners at the latest Big East Conference Swim Meet, which was held last Wednesday at the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount.
In addition to five of the Big East member schools, other participants included Nash Central, SouthWest Edgecombe, Tarboro and Wilson Beddingfield.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College women's basketball team dropped a pair of contests last weekend, falling to Averett University at home on Friday before dropping a non-conference tilt at Lynchburg College on Sunday.
Last Friday versus Averett, the Cougars took advantage of a poor shooting performance by Wesleyan in the first half to forge a 39-17 lead at the break.

RALEIGH -- Now in his 22nd season as head coach of the North Carolina State University baseball program and one of just 15 active coaches with 1,000 or more career wins, Elliott Avent announced the team's 2018 schedule Wednesday morning.
The Wolfpack's slate is highlighted by six games versus teams that advanced to the 2017 College World Series (CWS) and 16 games against NCAA Tournament teams from a season ago.

GREENVILLE -- East Carolina University baseball fans will get a chance to meet the 2018 Pirates up close and personal on Feb. 10 as ECU will host its 2018 Pirate Baseball Banquet inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Greenville Mayor and ECU alum P.J. Connelly (2004-05) as well as former ECU Pirate hurler Cory Scott (1999-2000) will serve as keynote speakers, while WNCT-TV Sports Director Brian Bailey will emcee the annual event.

CHAPEL HILL - The North Carolina High School Athletic Association conducted its 104th annual Football State Championships last Saturday at four different sites across the Tar Heel State.

Faith Christian School's 2017 baseball and boys soccer teams were recently recognized by the City of Rocky Mount. The Rocky Mount Council adopted and presented a resolution congratulating the varsity baseball squad (above) on its Carolina Independent Conference regular season crown, along with the North Carolina independent Schools Class 2-A State Championship. Pictured are (l to r) FCS head coach Greg Clifton; players Sam Mills, Chase Johnson and Alex Crosby; assistant coach Al Carter and Rocky Mount Mayor David W. Combs.

DANVILLE, VA. -- Nash County stars Montre' Cash and Raymond 'Goody' Bullock have made instant impacts as members of the Averett University men's basketball squad.
The freshmen have helped the Cougars to an early 5-2 record and have started in each contest.
Cash, a guard from Nash Central, is third on the team in scoring at 8.9 ppg to go with 3.4 rebounds, 10 assists and six steals.

In the estimation of Nash Central High School boys basketball coach Renny Taylor, junior guard Chris High (with ball) enjoyed one of the best all-around games of his career last Friday night as the Bulldogs defeated rival Southern Nash.

Nash Central's Shya Lucas (2) tries to flick a rebound away from a Parker Middle player.