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Nashville's Town Council were introduced to the town's new Library Director on Tuesday night at the board's regular meeting.
Emily Enderle began in her new position on Tuesday, August 1.
Enderle said she has been with libraries since 2010.
"I absolutely love public librarianship," she said.

The simple gift of a dog's company can sometimes be the greatest benefit for someone going through a stressful situation.
Mark Reavis hopes using canines at the Nash County Telecommunications Center will help ease some of the stress dispatchers go through each and every day.
Reavis, a 9-1-1 Program Manager and Training Officer for Nash County, recently began an initiative called, "Therapy Dogs in 9-1-1, Making a Positive Difference."

Nashville Town Councilman Michael Coleman announced his resignation from the board on Tuesday night at the board's regular meeting.
Coleman's resignation came at the end of the meeting, during council comments.
"This is really hard to do," Coleman began.
Coleman then told council members he had recently accepted a position with Haywood Community College as the Vice President.

Jimmy Winstead didn't want to just sit still after his retirement from law enforcement so he started writing books.
Winstead, of Spring Hope, published his first book, "The Wrong Colored Shirt" on Amazon in 2014.
Less than a year later, he published his second book, "A New Beginning," which was a sequel to his first book. Those books were about The Civil War, Winstead said.

The Town of Castalia still has an open seat on the Board of Commissioners that no one has filed for.
Filing was extended through July 28 at noon for three municipalities after no one had filed for the seats.
The open seats included a seat on the Castalia Board of Commissioners, a seat on the Momeyer Board of Commissioners and the Mayor's seat in the Town of Bailey.

Two Nash County residents were among the nine recognized on Monday in Raleigh for the 2017 North Carolina 4-H Hall of Fame.
Agnes Moore and Parker Phillips were each selected to be a part of the North Carolina 4-H Hall of Fame after being nominated locally. In June, both were inducted into the Nash County 4-H Hall of Fame.
The North Carolina 4-H Hall of Fame Award was established in 2009 as part of the Centennial Celebration.

Youth at the Nashville Boys and Girls Club are able to better cool off on the hot days of summer, thanks to the Nash County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies with the Sheriff's Office stopped by the club on Friday afternoon to deliver two air conditioning units they were able to secure for the club.
Deputies visited the Nashville Club a few weeks ago to attend an end of school year celebration. Though activities began outside, Chief Deputy Brandon Medina said deputies eventually came inside the club and quickly noticed it wasn't much cooler inside.

Bobby's Garage has been in business for 48 years and recently opened its third location in the Sandy Cross area.
Bobby Land, who owns the auto repair shop at 6298 Land Road, opened another location on August 1 at 4891 S NC Highway 58.
Land also owns another garage, Land Automotive and Performance, at 1025 West Mount Drive. Land's son, Derl runs that location.
Land, who was born and raised just outside of Nashville on Land Road, said he's always loved working on cars.

A long-time police officer with the Town of Nashville has decided to retire.
Sergeant David Rose retired from part-time duty on August 1.
Though he has served in a part-time capacity since 2009, Rose's career started in Nashville in 1987 as a full-time officer.
Rose, who was born and raised in Nashville, said his desire to be in law enforcement came from his uncle.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about tomato sandwiches, of the most perfect of Southern foods.
Included in the story was the obvious statement that a real tomato sandwich can include only one mayonnaise, and that's Duke's. Simple enough.
Right after that issue, a big story ran in the Chicago Tribune that ranked the creamy condiment's makers from sea to shining sea ... and beyond. As are most things Chicago-related, it was ridiculous and wrong.

A part of me can't believe August is already here but another part of me is glad because August means it's almost time for the kids to go back to school!
I'm not particularly excited about school starting back but I will have to admit, I do love back to school shopping!
I've always had a love of school supplies. It's an odd thing, I know, but there's something pretty special about pencils and paper and glue sticks and crayons. Maybe it's the writer in me.

SUMMERTIME TREAT -- This photo originally published August 22, 1974. Charlotte Fulford (left) and Robin Perry beat the heat with a triple scoop of ice cream. The two are pictured standing in downtown Nashville.

Franklin County authorities took a man into custody on Friday, three days after they allege he assaulted an elderly handicapped man.
Kevin Lea James was taken into custody without incident on July 28. Authorities considered James armed and dangerous and were looking for him since July 25, when they allege he assaulted his 69-year-old stepfather inside his Fishing Rock Road home, a Franklin County address in the Castalia area of the county.
It was not immediately clear when James, 44, would next appear in Franklin County District Court.

INCIDENTS
A trespassing, possession of heroin, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and larceny by bypass of anti-theft device was reported on 7/24/17 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
A possession of marijuana was reported on 7/24/17 at US 64 W and West Washington Street

A simple assault was reported on 7/23/17 at 8655 Cedar Grove School Loop Road
A breaking, entering and larceny and damage to personal property was reported on 7/23/17 at 3458 Collie Road
An attempted suicide was reported on 7/23/17 on Becton Road
A misdemeanor larceny was reported on 7/23/17 at 10601 E NC Highway 97

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from July 24 through 28, 2017.

The Benvenue Ruritan Club is celebrating 70 years of service to the community.
The club held its official celebration on May 19, 70 years to the day the club first received its charter.
The Benvenue Ruritan Club was formally organized in February 1947. The club received its charter on May 19, 1947.
Town Downing, who was the co-founder of the Ruritan Organization, met with Nash and Edgecombe Agricultural Teachers at the Benvenue School.

The Benvenue Ruritan Club presented a donation to the Stoney Creek Fire and Rescue Department at the club's 70th anniversary celebration. Pictured (L-R) is Club President Fran Bunn with Stoney Creek Chief Dennis Williams and Pete Bradshaw, President of Stoney Creek Fire and Rescue.

Bevnenue Ruritan President Fran Bunn, at left, presented West Mount Ruritan President Buck Pittman, at right, with a plaque of appreciation for their support. The West Mount Club sponsored Benvenue's anniversary celebration.

Past Ruritan National President Wayne Outlaw (far left) presented the Benvenue Ruritan Scholarship to Mary Hazel Mink (second from left). Pictured with Mink are her grandparents, Bob and Fran Bunn, who are members of the Benvenue Ruritan Club.

The Benvenue Ruritan Club was recognized for their 70 years of service to the community at a celebration in May. Pictured (L-R) is Ruritan National President Danny Privott, Benvenue Ruritan President Fran Bunn, Benvenue Ruritan Board of Directors Member Billy O'Keeffee, Benvenue Ruritan Secretary Donnie Perry, Benvenue Ruritan Treasurer Leon Huff and Benvenue Ruritan Board of Directors Member Howard Taylor.

Lincoln Financial Group recently announced that Al Hyde of the The Carolina's Financial Network in Raleigh has been named a member of its prestigious Lincoln Premier Partners® network. Al serves the needs of his clients in estate planning strategies, life, long term care, and disability insurance, as well as investment services.)

Nash County youth were among those recognized on Monday at the North Carolina 4-H Scholarship, Awards and Partnership Recognition ceremony. Pictured above, Lillie Medlin was recognized for receiving the Dr. Thomas Hobgood 4-H Scholarship for the Northeast District. Medlin is from Nash County and a member of Edgecombe County 4-H.

Vivi Delatorre is the Rising Star of the Month for the Nashville Area Unit for her outstanding positivity and willingness to make the club experience for her fellow club members great. Vivi is a rising forth grader who enjoys helping with the younger children as well as participating in numerous activities within the club. A few of her favorite club activities include swimming and the Healthy Habits program where she gets to learn nutritional information about some of her favorite foods. Vivi's bubbly personality brings a smile and energy to the club that is unlike any other. Club leaders say she is a great joy to have at the club.

Nash Community College Culinary Arts and Working Landscapes of Warren County are working to build local food connections in Nash and Edgecombe counties through the "What's Growing On" program which includes farm-to-childcare and farm-to-education initiatives. The program is funded by CSX through the "On Track with Healthy Foods" grant and is part of the Healthy Places NC initiative.