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Makayla Fields, Liz Flora, Floribel Gonzalez, Megan Godwin and Caitlin Gaither.

Pictured (kneeling) is Ari Moore. On the back row (L-R) is: Arthur Person, Zykeya Pittman, Celeste Powell, Alexia McWilliams-Harrison and Beniah Pittman.

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Savannah Bridgers with Northern Nash teacher Lisa Weaver.

Rocky Mount High School had a six-way tie for its Valedictorians. Pictured (L-R) is: Zhenjia Chen, Barkley Browder, Erin Binkley, Taylor Lutrell, Leo Jaffe and Kevin Pham.

Ariana Baker, Alexis McCowan and Jermaine Harrison

NCHS Salutatorian Ryan Taylor and Valedictorian Adam Moore.

Nash Central High School teacher Mr. Brewer makes sure Haley Baker has all her honor cords.

Samantha Baker and Jenna Batchelor

Madi Craft and Shammond Holden

Nash Community College is the 28th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators. College students, faculty, administrators, and staff have long been among the nation's most stalwart champions for sustainable environmental practices.

IN APPRECIATION....
This last week, Ms. Langley wasn't working at the Shelter. There is a saying, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Indeed, it does. It reminds us of how much she does to help achieve our goal to save Nash's homeless pets.

On a beautiful summer Sunday morning Peachtree Folks gathered for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Aubrey and Kathy Farmer in memory of Kathy's mother, Sally Knight.
The offertory, played by Jane May, was a beautiful medley of songs which included "Jesus, the Center of My Joy." The Adult Choir sang "His Strength is Perfect," under the direction of the Pastor.

"And now the rest of the story..." Though I'm still a young gun, I have vivid memories of Paul Harvey's voice gently flowing through the speakers as he delivered to the country yet another incredible story. The rest of the story, it's important, is it not? If I were to tell you a wonderful, intriguing story, yet stop halfway through, you would be yearning for the rest of the story, wouldn't you? I know I would.

Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met at the church on Thursday, June 8. They enjoyed supper together, the monthly missions program, and also donated needed items to My Sister's House.
The Baptist Men will have their monthly breakfast on Sunday, June 18 at 8:30 am at Red Oak Baptist Church.

Please be careful during the hot weather, especially if you need to be outside. The temperature has been predicted to be near 100 for several days.
Sunday will be Father's Day. If your father is still living please be sure to be in touch with them by phone or in person if at all possible. Several families have recently lost their father. May God comfort them and help them to give thanks for those fathers and for the great memories and love they had with them.

Casey Strickland Denton, of Nashville, graduated from Barton College on May 13 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She graduated with honors and received the recognition of cum laude. She will begin her nursing career at UNC Nash Health Care in the Critical Care Department.

Down East Radio Reading Service hosted a dinner for their volunteers in appreciation for the service and dedication they bring to those who are visually impaired in Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson counties.
"DERRS is an all-volunteer service that broadcasts news and information from our local newspapers to anyone in the tri-county area who, for whatever reason, cannot read printed material," Board Chairman, Joe Warner, said.