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An Elm City man was charged last week with drug conspiracy and distribution of methamphetamines and heroin.
A federal grand jury in Greenville returned an indictment charging Tyrell Eliza Watson, 25, of Elm City, with conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine base and substantive distribution counts, as well as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.

A federal grand jury in Greenville returned indictments charging Brian Allen Gardner, 39, of Wilson, Sean Jason Harstine, 31, of Lucama, Crystal Marie Pate, 32, of Bailey and James Madison Parker, 27, of Wilson, with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin.

INCIDENTS
A hit and run was reported on 11/22/17 on Elm Street, in the parking lot behind the Nash County Jail
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 11/25/17 at 112 S Clarendon Drive

A breaking, entering and larceny was reported on 11/19/17 at 3358 Wheeless Cabin Road
A non-negligent traffic death was reported on 11/20/17 at 8305 N US 301
A burning personal property and burglary was reported on 11/20/17 at 10321 Lancaster Store Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from November 20 through 24.

Being prepared is the most important thing a worship center can do in the event of an emergency, Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone told the over 200 people who attended a "Worship Center Safety Forum" on Monday night.
The forum was held "to provide direction for places of worship regarding reasonable measures of safety to confront the spectrum of threats and emergencies they may face during the hours of worship."

Nash County Commissioners received the first proposal on a commemorative courtyard marker that will honor the late Commissioner Billy Morgan.
The proposal came in at a higher price tag than commissioners anticipated, Assistant County Manager Stacie Shatzer told commissioners at their November 20 meeting.

Several Christmas events will kick off this weekend in Nash County.
Nashville will host its annual Children's Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2.
The celebration will begin at 4 p.m. with music from the Nash Central High School Chorus and Red Oak Middle School Band.

Northern Nash High School's Band will host a Toys for Tots Charity Concert on Thursday, December 7 at the Dunn Center.
A new, unwrapped toy will serve as the admission for the concert, said Tammy Rundle, a band parent who helps organize events.
"The band is trying to help support the community that supports them by being able to give back and help those in need," Rundle said.

On Saturday, October 7, 2017, Sarah Caroline Hinton and Stephen Ferebee Bishop, Jr. were united in marriage at Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville, North Carolina. Reverend J. Kenneth Byrd, Jr. officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hinton, Jr. of Nashville, N.C. and is the grand-daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hinton of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. McAdoo M. Moore of Red Oak.

Gene and Eloise Holland of Nashville, celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on Monday, November 27, 2017. They are the parents of Butch Holland, and his wife, Marilyn of Rocky Mount, and Dean Holland, and his wife Susan of Nashville. They have four grandchildren: Corrie Gurganus and her husband, Elic, of Franklin, Tenn; Dr. Seth Holland of Nashville; Morgan Williams, and her husband, Ted, of Nashville; and Tyler Holland of Chapel Hill.

Nash Community College has been awarded a grant from Transforming Youth Recovery, an organization committed to creating a cultural shift in how substance use, addiction, and recovery for youth are addressed, and the elimination of the stigma this brings to those with substance use disorders. The $3,000 will be used over three years​ to broaden the scope of the College's existing Collegiate Recovery Program, and to increase awareness and engagement.

Happy Almost December Friends! It's hard to believe we are steam rolling into the last month of 2017. For our discussion today, I want to center around the absolute necessity of prayer in your life.
When Jesus knew that His time had come and He was preparing to give himself at the Mount of Olives, He looked over at his followers and said, "Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation..." (Mark 14:38).

"I am the Real Vine and my Father is the Farmer. He cuts off every branch of me that doesn't bear grapes. And every branch that is grape-bearing he prunes back so it will bear even more. You are already pruned back by the message I have spoken. Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can't bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can't bear fruit unless you are joined with me.

Happy birthday to Aileen Davis! Aileen celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday, November 26 with family and friends at a party at Red Oak Baptist Church.
Members of Red Oak Baptist Church packed 481 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child! Thanks to everyone who helped with this ministry by packing their boxes and delivering them. This means 481 children and families will know the love of God and hear the gospel!

Thanksgiving Day has just passed. It was observed by all, with lots of good food and family visitors. It is a wonderful time of the year. Now we look forward to Christmas.
On a crisp but sunny November Sunday morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Beautiful seasonal decorations were in place throughout the sanctuary.

WWII veteran Irvin "Buck" Price was the guest speaker at the October meeting of the Micajah Pettaway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. "Buck" was born and raised in Tarboro. On 1 July 1943, he enlisted in the Navy and at the age of 17, he served as a helmsman of LST 285. On D-Day, he helped ferry troops and military equipment to Omaha Beach.

The members of the Wilson-Rocky Mount-Tarboro Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, hosted their fifth Biennial White Rose Luncheon on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the Greenville Hilton in Greenville, North Carolina. The Theme for the occasion was a "Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show".
The Wilson-Rocky Mount-Tarboro Chapter of the Links, Incorporated was chartered in 1948: the sixth chapter of The Links, Incorporated and the first chapter in the Southern Area.

Chief Deputy Brandon Medina, of the Nash County Sheriff's Office, was the guest speaker on November 20 at the regular meeting of the Nashville Business and Professional Women's Club. Medina spoke on holiday, home and financial safety.

The NCC Foundation awarded $262,335 in scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year. Approximately 217 students received scholarships at the Forty-Second Annual Scholarship Awards Program held Thursday, November 2.
Recalling her experience as a young student, NCC alumna and Foundation Board President Robyn Perkerson said, "I could have never afforded to attend Nash without the scholarships of the Nash Community College Foundation.

Pictured (L-R): Margaret Cobb, Virginia Haden and Helen Sharpe, members of the Micajah Pettaway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a wreath during the SAR Patriot Grave Marker dedication at the grave of Dr. Ralph Hardee Rives.

A Thanksgiving Eve fire destroyed a home in Spring Hope.
Firefighters from Spring Hope, Momeyer and Stanhope responded to the fire on Green Road just before 7 p.m. on November 22.
Upon arrival, firefighters reported a large brick, one-story home fully involved.

Rocky Mount Academy recently announced the 2017-18 Turner W. Battle Scholarship recipients. Senior Elias Moore, junior Georgia Morris, senior Alexis Reams, and sophomore Colby Freeman were presented scholarship money during a special ceremony held at Rocky Mount Academy. The criteria for receiving the Turner W. Battle Scholarship are leadership, scholarship, college potential and school spirit.

Molly Satterwhite, volunteer with the Red Cross, is shown with the more than 1,200 Christmas cards that were collected by the joint effort of Micajah Pettaway Chapter of the DAR and Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 of the UDC. DAR chapters participate in the "Holiday Mail For Heroes" each year. Cards are sent to local active duty service members and to Veterans in VA hospitals. (Contributed photo)

A local woman is hoping dog rescue organizations are aware of a program that provides free collars and leashes to dogs.
Kathy Lewis came across the program by accident, after looking for ideas for her own dog collar business. Lewis works at Coats Vet as a groomer and also make dog collars and other dog accessories as a hobby.