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Among many friends and family, on a beautiful June 4, 2017 Sunday morning, LeeAnn Marie Pace and John Cooper Shelton exchanged wedding vows.
The ceremony took place on the lawn and grounds of the "Griffin-Pace House," home of the bride's grand parents, George and Kathryn Pace in Nashville.
The reception was enjoyed under a tent, shaded by magnolia and pecan trees.

An induction ceremony of new officers for July 1st 2017 through June 30th 2018 was held recently for The Rocky Mount Toastmasters Club #8957 during their regular meeting at Braswell Memorial Library, in Rocky Mount. Area Director Ryan Samia and new Club Coach Monica Curtis officiated the event.
Officers include: President-Elect Jason Idol, Vice-President of Education-Elect Jason Schwartz, Vice-President of Membership-Elect James Bryd, Vice-President of Public Relations-Elect Mary B.Hinton, Treasurer-Elect Latisha Scott and Secretary-Elect Anne M. Williams

As part of a nationwide U.S. Army and National Guard force reduction/reorganization plan, the North Carolina Army National Guard deactivated the 1132nd Military Police Company, at its headquarters in Rocky Mount, on Sunday, August 6, 2017.
The deactivation of the 1132nd has been planned for over a year. Approximately 150 soldiers are assigned to the unit.

STOLEN, LOST or ...
We have a Facebook page for Lost & Found PETS of Nash & Edgecombe Counties, NC (including Rocky Mount) in addition to Nash County Animal Friends of NC. So often, someone will say their pet was stolen. Maybe not, but it does happen, especially with little dogs. They say "I only let it out to pee and it didn't come back." In other words, they assumed it would be safe.

We all have questions about suffering. It might be disease, illness, or injury. It might be unkind words or getting passed over for that promotion. It might be a fire, earthquake, or hurricane. We can rarely change our circumstances. We need perspective on life. Many people turn to the paranormal for answers. Others look into deep space. Programs like the "X- Files" and movies like "Independence Day" are big hits.

Everyone's invited to come to Ennis Park on Sunday, August 20 for the Back to School Bash sponsored by Red Oak Baptist Church! There will be games, music, activities, food, and school supplies giveaway.
There is Bible study for adults, youth, and children each Wednesday night at Red Oak Baptist Church! The children's missions groups including Mission Friends, Girls in Action, and Royal Ambassadors, will kick off the new year on Wednesday, September 6.

The absence of "Luke's Word" in week three finds this layman in a state of humble gratitude towards the publisher of our Nashville Graphic for her graciousness and patience in allowing, in that absense, a point of view which comes from one not formally educated in theology. Thanks!
Knowing God's word is being spoken through this printed medium and is reaching beyond a walled environment is pleasing in itself. But to envision someone possible being moved by it into action on His behalf is satisfying beyond my words. Please look to what Jesus said in Luke 15:7 and 10.

Nashville's Business and Professional Women (BPW), along with the Rocky Mount BPW Club, hosted the 2017 NC BPW Conference in June. Nashville's Club received first place for the Marlene Plyer Membership award for the largest increase in membership.

The Nash County 4-H Cooking Club prepared meals for the 2017 BPW State Convention, which was held in Rocky Mount and hosted by Nashville and Rocky Mount's BPW Clubs. Pictured (L-R) is Nashville BPW President Barbara High Tyre and Cooking Club members Bella Hernandez and Taryn Reams. The club is lead by Frank Hernandez.

On May 16th, Red Oak Girl Scout Troop 3249 celebrated National Thank You Day (which was May 19th) by putting together a gift bag full of snacks, hand sanitizer, and chap stick and presented it to local EMS. They also made "A Fireman's Survivor kit" of goodies that was presented to the local Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured above are Troop members Kodie Mizell, Samantha Serrano and Elizabeth Sloane. Not pictured is Destiny Silver.

Thursday, August 17 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 3224 Woodlawn Avenue, Rocky Mount
Thursday, August 24 from 3 until 7 p.m. at West Mount Volunteer Fire Department, 7955 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount
Friday, August 25 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Wesleyan College, 3400 N Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount

Keep America Beautiful (KAB) of Nash and Edgecombe counties hosted an awards ceremony recognizing various community groups for their outstanding efforts in meeting the organization's mission-keeping the Twin Counties cleaner, greener and more livable.
Pictured (Above): KAB Coordinator Cornelia McGhee (far left) is pictured with the Northern Nash High School Environmental Club Advisor Rachel Owens and members along with James Alston, KAB Advisory Board Chairman (far right).The NNHS Environmental Club was recognized as a KAB Volunteer of the Year.

Students from Nash County, Vance County, Franklin County and Johnston County's Sheriff's Offices recently completed Detention Officer training at Nash Community College. The certification includes 181 hours of training designed to teach qualified participants to function as officers in detention facilities. The course is governed by the North Carolina Sheriffs' and North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commissions.

Nash Community College has announced its 2017-2018 Student Ambassadors. The Ambassadors represent the College throughout the academic year at on-campus and community events. The following students have been selected as 2017-2018 NCC Student Ambassadors because of their high academic achievement and service to their community.

Governor Roy Cooper today announced 25 more appointments and elections to North Carolina commissions and boards.
"I appreciate that North Carolinians from a variety of walks of life have agreed to help our state by serving on these boards and commissions," Gov. Cooper said.
Cooper appointed Charles W. Penny, of Rocky Mount, to the State Property Tax Commission.

Wayne Community College has honored 80 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2017 semester.
The college recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place on its President's or Dean's lists.
Local students named to the Dean's List include Quincy Williams, of Nashville.

The Rocky Mount Toastmasters Club #8957 recently held an Open House Event at Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount.
The purpose of the event was to invite new membership for the organization.
The Rocky Mount Toastmasters Club have been in the area since December of 1998 with 20 members signing a charter to start the club. The Rocky Mount club is a part of the Toastmasters International Organization.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Rare are the track and field athletes with the versatility that Carisha Leonard possesses.
Leonard starred in the unique combination of middle-distance and jumping events during her storied career as a member of the Nash Central High School girls track and field program.
Those intangibles meant that several collegiate coaches were destined to inquire about obtaining Leonard's services on the next level.

RALEIGH -- If the rest of the season turns out like Southern Nash's first drive at the HSOT Football Jamboree, the Firebirds could be destined for some great things in 2017.
But even after the early success, SN coach Brian Foster saw that the Firebirds still have some things to work on ahead of Friday's regular season opener on the road at Green Hope.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Variety proved to be a positive spice of life for Nash Central High School's football team during last week's jamboree action.
Over the course of three days, the Bulldogs tangled with seven different opponents -- all with somewhat distinctive styles -- to prepare for this Friday's regular season opener at home against North Edgecombe.
Last Wednesday at the Louisburg Jamboree, Nash Central tangled with host Louisburg, along with Northern Vance and Southern Vance.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School's boys soccer team, coached by Carlos Barron, opened its 2017 schedule with a home victory Monday afternoon against backyard rival Bunn.
The Firebirds secured two first-half penalty kicks from Ezekiel Mendoza and went on to deliver a 5-0 decision over the Wildcats.
Justin Vazquez, Robinson Ochoa and freshman Elliot Resendiz also found the back of the net for Barron's squad.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The Carolina Mudcats lost an early 1-0 lead after giving up four runs and four hits in the second while falling 4-2 to the homestanding Myrtle Beach Pelicans in the rubber game of a three series at TicketReturn.Com Field in Myrtle Beach on Sunday night in a Class A Carolina League baseball event.
The Pelicans (61-58, 18-31) scored all four of their runs in the second and never gave the lead back while winning the series two games to one.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College men's soccer program and head coach Frankie Taal have announced Zack MacDougall as assistant coach for the Battling Bishops.
MacDougall joins NCWC after a successful five-year coaching stint with his alma mater, Randolph College.
MacDougall enjoyed a solid collegiate career with the Wildcats, where he was a member of the Randolph's inaugural program.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Elizabeth City State University's annual Down East Viking Classic contest will be held Sept. 16 at Bishops Stadium at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex.
The Vikings will tangle with Fayetteville State University as part of a weekend-long schedule of events.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the game.

Nash Central's McKinley Lyons enjoyed an outstanding overall performance for the Bulldogs during last Wednesday's acion at the Louisburg High School Football Jamboree in Franklin County. Lyons and the Bulldogs will open their regular season schedule on Friday at home against North Edgecombe.