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Nashville's Fire Department responded to a tobacco barn fire on Friday, September 1 on Taylor's Store Road just before 7 p.m. Castalia and Red Oak Fire Stations assisted Nashville with putting out the fire, which is believed to have been caused by lightning.

Nash Community College once again​ is​ sharing best practices in instruction ​throughout the nation.
Dr. Trent Mohrbutter, the College's Vice President for Instruction and Chief Academic Officer, was among the special guests invited to speak at the​ ​Advancement Via Individual Determination​ (AVID​)​ Summer Institute held​ in San Antonio, TX. Summer Institute is AVID's annual professional learning event.

I got a text just a couple of days after the horror show of Hurricane Harvey hit.
"You better get gas, they say the hurricane damage is going to create a shortage."
I was a quarter tank away from refueling at the time and noticed that the price had crept up to the $2.20-plus range at several stations on my way into Rocky Mount that morning.

There are so many organizations that need a hand and all of them are thankful for the volunteers they are able to get, especially in this day and time. But one organization really goes above and beyond in thanking its volunteers in a unique way; the Nash County Senior Center.
Each year, the center hosts a special award's ceremony to single out a few volunteers that go above and beyond.

LADY COBRAS -- This photo originally published in The Graphic on February 28, 1974. Thirteen players made up the girls' basketball team at Southern Nash Junior High School.

A Nashville teen was charged with striking a pedestrian on the way to school on August 29.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Shanna Garris, 18, of Nashville, was on her way to school in a 2013 Hyundai when she crossed the center line, striking a mailbox and a pedestrian who was waiting at the school bus stop with his grandchildren. After striking the pedestrian, who was identified as Keith Moore, 59, Garris struck a drain culvert and overturned.

A Nashville man was arrested on Friday and charged with robbing a bank in Halifax.
According to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office, the BB&T in Halifax was robbed around 12:56 p.m. on Friday, September 1.
Deputies responded and after a short time, Jarrett Tywaun Davis, 30, of Nashville, was arrested and charged with armed robbery.

INCIDENTS
A larceny by bypass of an anti-theft device and larceny was reported on 8/28/17 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
An involuntary commitment was reported on 8/28/17 on Park Avenue

A driving while intoxicated was reported on 8/27/17 at N Halifax Road and Joe Ellen Road
A larceny of a firearm was reported on 8/27/17 at 2523 N Browntown Road
A damage to vehicle was reported on 8/27/17 on US 64 Eastbound at the 450 mile marker

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from August 28 through September 1.

Nash County Commissioners were asked to not support the Atlantic Coast Pipeline during the board's regular meeting on Tuesday morning.
Three people spoke out against the pipeline, saying the pipeline would not benefit the county.
Jane Flowers Finch said her mother's Nash County property would be affected by the pipeline.

Nash County officials are keeping a close watch on Hurricane Irma, which is making its way towards the United States.
Nash County Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley told Nash County Commissioners on Tuesday at the board's regular meeting that his staff were closely monitoring Irma and making preparations.

The 91st annual North Carolina Debutante Ball will be held in Raleigh on September 7th, 8th and 9th with the formal presentation of young ladies from across the state serving as the highlight of the weekend festivities.
The Terpsichorean Club, comprised of young gentlemen from the Raleigh area, was formed in the 1920s to sponsor an annual statewide Debutante Ball to present many of North Carolina's prominent young ladies and to honor their families.

Jason and Sharon Worrell of Bailey announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Nicole Worrell, to Robert Hoyt Hinton, of Momeyer. He is the son of Greg and Sheila Hinton of Momeyer. Grandparents of the bride are Rebecca Langley Phillps and the late Alvin Ray Phillips of Wilson and Johnnie and Jean Worrell of Sims.

Rocky Mount Fire Chief Mike Varnell earned his second redesignation of Chief Fire Officer (CFO) from the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) within the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) on July 29, 2017.
According to the CPC, Varnell demonstrated through his "education, leadership and management skills" that he possessed "the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities required for the fire and emergency services profession."

Nash Community College is proud to announce the establishment of the Thomas Cliett Family Culinary Scholarship. The endowed scholarship was established by Anne D. Cliett in memory of her husband, Thomas Cliett, to assist students in pursuit of an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts.
"We are so pleased that Mrs. Cliett has chosen to honor the memory of her husband in this way.

The Nash Community College Foundation was recently awarded $17,000 by Rotary Club of Rocky Mount from proceeds raised at Tackle the Tar. Tackle the Tar, the only local event of its kind, was held in May 2017. The 5k obstacle course race and family fun day raised money for scholarships for students attending college in the Twin Counties.

"What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you?" (James 4:1). There are many answers. The Bible gives the best one.James 4:1continues, "Isnot the source your pleasures that wage war in your members?"
In Vietnam, I recall a soldier murdering one of his own comrades. He lost a poker game. As the Bible says, "You lust and do not have; so you commit murder" (James 4:2).

On a cool but sunny Sunday morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church. Sanctuary flowers were given by Bob and Fran Bunn in honor of their granddaughter, Linea, who is observing her 16th birthday.
The Adult choir sang "I'm Standing on the Solid Rock", under the direction of the pastor. For the offertory Jane May played a beautiful arrangement of "Jesus, Jesus! There's Just Something about That Name".

The Children's Museum and Science Center at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, will be changing exhibits during the month of September. "Roots of Wisdom," the current exhibit, closed on Sunday, September 3 at 5 p.m. The new exhibit, "Ocean Bound!", will flow in Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. for all to see.
"Ocean Bound!" encourages visitors to act as scientists on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone's actions on land affect the oceans.

In addition to providing girls with entrepreneurial and leadership skills, the Girl Scout Cookie program allows Girl Scout Troops to fund awesome troops adventures filled with memories and learning experiences to last a lifetime. Girl Scout Troop #611 of Nashville worked extra hard during the Cookie Program to meet their goal and use their cookie proceeds to fund a camping trip to the Pisgah National Forest and the Biltmore Estate.

The "Walk of Remembrance for Steps Never Taken" is a local celebration of life that was established to honor all children lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death. The 5th annual walk will be held on Sunday, September 24 at 3 p.m. and will begin at the pond behind the Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center on the Nash Health Care campus, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, in Rocky Mount.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash's boys soccer season began in fine fashion with an impressive victory over Bunn, but the next three matches -- against tough competition -- saw the Firebirds go 0-2-1.
Because of that, there was a sense of urgency for the Firebirds when they hosted former league rival Nash Central for a contest last Wednesday afternoon on the SNHS campus.

NASHVILLE -- LBJ Chevrolet is partnering with Nash County Parks and Recreation to provide new equipment, instructional clinics and a monetary contribution for the county's soccer program.
LBJ Chevrolet has joined forces with the National Chevrolet Youth Soccer program to provide new equipment, invitations to free instructional clinics and an opportunity for community members to earn donations for their league via a Test Drive Fundraiser.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash and Bunn have competed in their share of backyard rivalry thrillers on the gridiron through the years.
This game, however, won't be remembered as one of them.
The undefeated powerhouse Firebirds had no problem with visiting Bunn last Thursday, rolling to a 55-7 non-conference decision at Firebird Stadium on the SNHS campus.