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Nashville Police Chief Tom Bashore and Sgt. Steve Glover (L-R) enjoy a snow cone during National Night Out on Monday at Glover Park.

Kyland Peterson, 4, talks to a Power Ranger on Monday night at the National Night Out event.

Parents of sixth graders at Nash Central Middle School are questioning whether their children are getting the necessary instruction in math after a teaching position was dissolved this school year.
Parents received a letter from Principal Eric Mitchell last Thursday, October 12 informing parents that a teaching position was lost due to student enrollment.

The fourth annual Bark for Life is being moved back to Nashville's Stoney Creek Environmental Park.
The event, which is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The inaugural Bark for Life was held in Nashville at Stoney Creek Environmental Park.

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved on Monday afternoon a position request that would assist in dispatching non-emergency calls.
County Manager Zee Lamb said the position is one that has been in discussion among him, Sheriff Keith Stone and Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley for several months.

The North Carolina Innovative School District announced on Friday that it does not plan to recommend Williford Elementary School for inclusion in the new statewide district for the 2018-2019 school year.
The ISD has announced the selection of Southside Ashpole Elementary School for inclusion into the district.

The Nashville Graphic is introducing new officers of the Nashville Police Department this month as part of an "Officer Spotlight" series. This week's article features Officer Tristan Stallings.

The Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources will host its Creekside Music Series on Friday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. Fireside Collective will provide the entertainment for the evening. Fireside Collective is a progressive folk and bluegrass band based out of Asheville. The band plays original songs on stringed instruments, intendent for a modern audience. In addition to music, there will be lawn games, food and drinks available for purchase by Wingskis and Koi Pond Brewing.

Just one simple, metal chair made a big statement earlier this month at My Sister's House annual Empty Chair event.
The chair represented the 58 lives lost in 2017 due to domestic violence in North Carolina. Those deaths include 40 women, 15 men and three children. One of those victims was a Nash County resident.

If you've ever been summoned for jury service, you've probably wondered how you were selected.
A jury commission is a panel of three citizens which is appointed in each county whose task is to compile the master jury list which the courts use to summon eligible citizens for jury service.

It's been a long time since something -- or someone -- in this community created a cloud of suspicion in my mind that something just doesn't smell right. But "your" school system did just that Monday night!
We recently became aware of concerns amongst parents of sixth graders at Nash Central Middle School that their kids were falling behind due to not having a certified math teacher in the classroom five days a week.

I've been a reporter for a long time, way longer than I ever dreamed I would!
I've seen a lot, done a lot, met a lot of people and can honestly say that nothing surprises me anymore.
So on Monday night as I attended, or attempted to attend, a parent's meeting at the local middle school, I can't say I was shocked when I was asked to leave.

The State Fair is back, and it was glorious.
I'll be the first to admit that I am one of those folks who look forward to the State Fair like it's a holiday.
I wrote earlier this month about how much I love October.

COMMUNITY AWARDS -- This photo originally published in The Graphic on October 15, 1981. Representatives of several Nash County communities were recipients of Community Development Council Awards during a banquet held at the Nash County Agriculture Center.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office arrested a Elm City couple on Monday after discovering a marijuana and a moonshine in their home.
Uniformed Patrol Deputies with the Sheriff's Office received information on Monday, October 9 that Anthony Wayne King, 53, and Terry Lynn King, 52, of Riverpoint Road, Elm City, were selling drugs from their residence.

INCIDENTS
A possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cocaine was reported on 10/13/17 on E Washington Street.

A larceny of a motor vehicle was reported ond 10/8/17 at 7039 Liles Road
A breaking, entering and larceny was reported on 10/8/17 at 2318 Buckboard Trail
A damage to personal property was reported on 10/9/17 at 3562-3684 W NC Highway 97

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from October 9 through 13.

Hayden and Fletcher Cahoon at Community Day

Nevaeh Todd, 6, is all smiles as she comes out of the bouncy house on Saturday at the Castalia Fire Department's Community Day.

Students at Red Oak Elementary School experienced their first ever "Science Day" on Friday.
Principal Zach Marks brought the special day to the school after seeing the success of a similar event at Bailey Elementary School. Marks said he served as a Principal Intern at Bailey during the 2012-2013 school year and wanted to do something similar at Red Oak Elementary.

Sarah Heenan, the Executive Director of the Nash Heart Center (at left), speaks to students at Red Oak Elementary School about the heart during Science Day at the schol on Friday.

John Todd, of the Tar River Astronomy Club, shows students his home built telescope during "Science Day" at Red Oak Elementary School.

Beekeeper Nelson White poses with Ms. Mason's kindergarten class at Red Oak Elementary School on Friday during "Science Day."

Proceeds from the Fourth Annual Fruit of the Spirit 5K will once again support the Red Oak community.
The 5K was held on Saturday morning, with over 90 registering for the run and over 60 participating in the 5K race.
The race is sponsored by Red Oak United Methodist Church and is in its fourth year.