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The Nash County Sheriff's Office conducted several checking stations throughout Nash County on Saturday evening, October 28.
The stations were done with support from the NC Highway Patrol, NC Department of Health and Humand Services BAT Mobile Unit, Spring Hope Police Department, Rocky Mount Police Department, Sharpsburg Police Department and Pinetops Police Department.

INCIDENTS
A hit and run was reported on 10/30/17 at 309 S Barnes Street and Curtis Drive
A larceny after a breaking and entering and breaking and entering a residential was reported on 10/30/17 at 313 Aubrei Court

An assault/affray was reported on 10/29/17 at 222 W Washington Street
A driving while intoxicated, driving while license revoked, misdemeanor child abuse was reported on 10/29/17 at 2181 S Wesleyan Boulevard
A misdemeanor larceny was reported on 10/29/17 at 130 N Old Carriage Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from October 30 through November 3.

James and Estelle "Sister" Matthews are celebrating 72 years of marriage. The couple was married on November 9, 1945, in Estelle's parents' home, Sidney and Annie Bass of Momeyer. They have lived in Momeyer all their lives and have been blessed with a large family. They have four children, Jill Jessup of Rocky Mount, Jamie Dollar of Momeyer, James (Jimmy) Matthews, Jr. of Momeyer, and Jerry Matthews of Canton, Georgia.

Rebecca Worrell and Robbie Hinton were married on October 7, 2017 in a ceremony at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church in Bailey.
Reverend Chris Sorenson performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Jason and Sharon Worrell of Bailey.

The Coopers High School Class of 1952 held its 65th high school reunion on October 7, 2017 at Macedonia Church Fellowship Hall. Food was provided by Glennie Tyson an Doug Sauls. Of 36 original members, 18 are deceased.

The Girl Scout Cadettes (grades 6-8) of Rocky Mount Troop #434 recently painted murals at both the Boys' and Girls' Club and the The Wright Center, a daycare for seniors. This service project was done to help the girls earn their Silver Award. The girls chose to paint murals at these places because they wanted to make an impact with both children and senior citizens.

Two Nash Community College Nursing students have been selected to serve on the North Carolina Association of Nursing Students (NCANS) Board. Brittney Pendergrass of Castalia is the District IV Director at Large and Jennifer Schwartz of Louisburg is the Association's Treasurer.
Pendergrass and Schwartz will each serve a one year term representing North Carolina nursing students.

The Nash County Department of Social Services will begin taking applications for the low income energy assistance program on the first floor of the Claude Mayo, Jr. Administration Building beginning December 1, 2017 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Applications will only be taken beginning December 1 as long as funds are available for the priority population of those age 60 and above or disabled persons receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services.

A student at the Nash-Rocky Mount Early College recently had the opportunity to serve as an intern for the local district of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
Recently retired First Sergeant Jimmie Silver said he wanted to bring an internship program to the Highway Patrol and the local district that he supervised and lead.
"I reached out to several of the high schools in Nash and Edgecombe County," Silver said.

A couple traveling on I-95 last Friday afternoon were injured after a tire blew out on the Recreation Vehicle (RV) they were in.
The accident occurred on Friday on I-95 South at the 146 mile marker.
The driver of the RV lost control when the tire blew out and ran off the road, crashing into the woods just off the roadway.

North Carolina Coastal Heritage Association christened Frances Mae, a 21 ft Core Sound workboat / classroom, Saturday, November 4 in Oriental, NC. Built by Harkers Island native Heber Guthrie, the vessel has a juniper, plank striped hull and was constructed by the centuries old rack-of-the-eye method. The builder develops a vision in his mind of what the boat should be when completed, and simply proceeds without any formal schematic drawings or plans.

Bailey Elementary School's first ever 5K Color Run for the Kids brought out around 70 runners on Saturday to help raise money for a new playground at the school.
The run took place at Southern Nash High School and started in the grass in front of the school and ended up going through the woods and back near the school's running track. Throughout the course, there were several stations set up for runners to be doused with colored paint.

Melissa Mitchell runs through a color station on Saturday at Southern Nash High School during the Bailey 5K Color Run. Mitchell is a science teacher at Southern Nash High School.

Jamaal Quick, a student at Southern Nash High School, guides runners the right way while manning a color station.

Dogs dressed up, danced and paraded around Nashville's Stoney Creek Environmental Park on Saturday as part of the fourth annual Bark for Life.
The event came back to Nashville this year after being held in Rocky Mount last year and organizers said they were pleased with this year's festivities.
"I thought it went great," said Georgette Williams. "We had a blast."

Brandon and Kim Ward participate in the Survivor's Walk during the fourth annual Bark for Life event.

Matthew Ward and Patch enjoy the day at the Bark for Life event.

Sammy and Abby Strickland have fun during the annual Bark for Life.

Arlington Baptist Church will be filled with music at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13 as the NC Baptist Singers & Orchestra perform a special concert with the theme "By His Love." The NC Baptist Singers & Orchestra includes ministers of music, church music directors, accompanists and other church musicians from across North Carolina.

The Edna Booth Group will meet at Red Oak Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm.
The Cardio Fitness at Red Oak Baptist Church Family Life Center will now be on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm. All are welcome!
Operation Christmas Child boxes are due at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, November 12.

On Sunday evening at about 8pm or so I was made aware of the demonic attack on our fellow brothers and sisters, in the faith, who were gathering together doing and being the church in Texas. I sat in my car, in the parking lot and I read over the news story as the tears rolled down my face. I experienced a wide range of emotions from anger to passion; from love to hate.

On a beautiful autumn morning Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. The service was dedicated to veterans. A moment of silence was observed to remember Eric Vick, Robert Edwards and all of the men and women currently serving, as well as the veterans and past heroes of the United States Armed Forces.

Is it possible for today's Church to make a difference in the communities where we exist? Why do so many in our neighborhoods view the church to be irrelevant for their lives?
I submit to you, that as a local Pastor/Preacher, I've struggled with these questions.