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The Nash County Sheriff's Office has reported an increase in vehicle break-ins recently and warning residents to take precautions.
According to the Sheriff's Office, the break-ins have been reported primarily in the Bend of the River Road, NC 58, Joyner Road, Bone Cut off Road and Volunteer Road areas.
These vehicle B&E's are out of the ordinary for any jurisdiction, especially for the Nash County Sheriff's Office," said Chief Deputy Brandon Medina.

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from January 2 through 6.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2016-2017 school year.
The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2015-2016 School Year.
The following students at Rocky Mount High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash Community College (NCC) and Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRMPS) will host sixth through twelfth grade students and their parents at the E​ighth​ Annual Career & Technical Education Open House in the NCC Business and Industry Center on​ Tuesday, ​February 28th from ​5:30 to 7:​3​0 p.m., The event is free and everyone is welcome.
During the showcase, attendees will explore classes that can be taken in Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools that align with classes and programs offered at Nash Community College.​

It is deadly cold for animals without proper care. We just want to point out that if you have a dog outside, you better make sure it gets fresh water on a regular basis and can reach it's dog house that is stuffed full of hay for warmth (blankets draw damp) or chips. If you can, please take inside, perhaps your shop or garage. If you don't make a special effort, like several we have heard about recently, that is considered neglect if not cruelty. If we hear of something bad happening to these dogs due to the cold, you will be sorry! Cats need extra Shelter too! Please, do the right thing!

On a daily basis most people are asked very individualistic questions. Some are mundane in nature such as, "Would you like fries and a drink with your order?" or "Would you like your receipt or just put it in the bag?" While others are more intense in nature such as, "How much of your salary would you like to put in savings?" or "Do you take this man to be your husband?" Truly, our world is built on individuals having to make decisions, for themselves, that affect their lives in incredible ways.

Red Oak United Methodist Church thanks Fisher Pumpkin Farm for hosting their first ever Christmas Eve Barnyard service. Nearly 100 gathered in the dark and cold and rain to celebrate Eucharist and remember the birth of our Savior. It was a wonderful time spent together as they tried to pause and focus on the real reason for celebration this time of year.
On Christmas Day members gathered for a special Worship service at Red Oak United Methodist Church.

ROCKY MOUNT - Given his status as one of Nash County's most acclaimed history teachers, it was appropriate that Nash Central boys basketball coach Renny Taylor knew some of the pertinent numbers involving his club's hoops rivalry with long-time area powerhouse Rocky Mount.
Coming into last Thursday's meeting between the Bulldogs and the host Gryphons, Taylor was aware of that fact that Nash Central hadn't won a game at the new RMHS Gymnasium since its construction five years ago.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Despite how challenging the task might be, good coaches have a way of finding a silver lining during a tough loss -- and translating that find toward the future.
That's exactly what Nash Central High School girls basketball coach Terri Cash did following last Thursday's road setback against rival Rocky Mount in a much-anticipated Big East Conference showdown.

WILSON -- The Wilson Hot Stove League will host its 42nd annual banquet next Tuesday at the Wilson Recreation Park Comunity Center.
The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. A reception at the North Carolina Baseball Museum will start at 4 p.m.
Several past and current college and Major League stars will be in attendance.
Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets are available at Dick's Hot Dog Stand, Earl Boykin Sports and the North Carolina Baseball Museum, which is located at Fleming Stadium in Wilson.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The Big East Conference's swim clubs returned to the pool last week after a prolonged absence for Christmas Break -- and featured the same first-place result for both the boys and girls.
Wilson Hunt was the boys team winner with 166.5 points, while Nash Central was solid in the runner-up position with 121 markers at the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount.

NASH COUNTY -- Southern Nash made a bit of history on the gridiron during the 2016 campaign as the Firebirds roared to an undefeated regular season record -- marking only the third time that accomplishment has been achieved during the five-decade life of the school.
So it was no surprise that the Firebirds, after rolling to the Big East Championship, featured a whopping 12 players on the all-conference team.
Leading the way for Southern Nash was Coach of the Year Brian Foster, along with Co-Defensive Player of the Year Dae'One Wilkins and Co-Offensive Player of the Year Kendrick Bell.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishop women's basketball managed to squeeze in its USA South Conference opener with Ferrum College last Friday afternoon, beating the impending weather but falling by a 63-51 score to the Panthers in Everett Gym on the NCWC campus.
Wesleyan's men, who were set for a pair of road contests this weekend, were forced to return to campus and reschedule their respective games at Ferrum and Averett.

CHAPEL HILL -- Morgan Haith from Western Alamance High School and Devonte Pettaway from North Pitt High School have been named recipients of the NCHSAA Performance of the Week awards, powered by Time Warner Cable SportsChannel.
Each week two athletes in North Carolina High School Athletic Association competition are selected for this award from nominations received from media and school administrators.

RED OAK -- One of Northern Nash's all-time greatest athletes will be returning home this Saturday for a special visit.
Marcia Richardson, who holds several basketball all-time records at NNHS, will bring her Wakefield High School team from Arlington, Virginia, to Red Oak to tangle with Northern Nash.
Action will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the NNHS Gymnasium. Tickets are $5 per person, and doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Nash Central High School veteran point guard Montre' Cash (with ball) drives for a basket as part of his squad's road victory last Thursday against the Rocky Mount Gryphons.

Nash Central's Maeandra Collins (with ball) makes a strong move toward the basket during her club's road showdown last Thursday night against rival Rocky Mount.