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The town board of Red Oak held its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The meeting was a week later than usual due to the Labor Day holiday last week.
During the meeting, the board heard a presentation by Mike Cook, a resident of Red Oak who has appeared on American Ninja Warrior, a reality tv show competition that features physically demanding obstacle courses. Cook had built obstacle courses similar to those on the show on his property and twice a year hosts competitions that attract participations from all over the United States.

A bridge crossing Red Oak Road on US 64 in Nash County was dedicated to a North Carolina Highway Patrolman who gave his life in the line of duty.
The bridge was renamed the Trooper Gene DeMuth Bridge during a special ceremony last Thursday, September 8, the four-year-anniversary of DeMuth's death.
DeMuth, of Red Oak, was killed in the line of duty while assisting during a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit was initiated in Wake County after attempting to stop a vehicle operated by a motorist wanted for several felonious violations.

Behind every great teacher is a support system that provides encouragement.
For Renny Taylor, a teacher at Nash Central High School, that is definitely the case.
Taylor was named the 2016-2017 Nash-Rocky Mount Schools Teacher of the Year on Tuesday night at a special banquet held at Rose Hill. Taylor was quick to give credit to his wife, Leslie Taylor, for being the example he strives to follow. Leslie is also a teacher and was the Teacher of the Year for Nashville Elementary School.

Nash County EMS has officially opened its new station in Nashville but Momeyer residents can expect to see the same service as before.
Momeyer Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Whitford said there has been some confusion since the Nashville station opened up. Whitford said some in the community are worried the Momeyer station is closing or has closed but that's not the case.
Though the Nash County ambulances were moved to Nashville, Whitford said there is still an ambulance stationed at the Momeyer station.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a man who went missing over 13 years ago in Middlesex.
Travis Lamont Lynch was last seen on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2003 around 1 a.m. in the Middlesex area. He was driving a white 1992 Pontiac Grand Am with the NC registration RZS-4814.
Lynch reportedly had left his girlfriend's house that night on Claude Lewis Road and never returned home.

There will be various street closures in Spring Hope as the town prepares for its upcoming 45th Annual National Pumpkin Festival September 30 - October 1.
The festival will feature food and music as well as activities including arts and crafts and a parade.
According to Kim, part of McLean Street, Hopkins Street, Walnut Street, Nash Street and Branch Street will be closed for the festival.
Regarding the closures, Kim said, "Part of it is for the parade, but part of it is for the actual festival downtown as well, too."

Oretha Parker celebrated her 100th birthday several times this weekend with family and friends.
On Friday, September 9, Parker's actual birthday, family members surprised Parker with a cake at Autumn Care.
On Sunday, a larger party was held for family and friends at Kingdom International Church - Taylor's Chapel Church in the Sandy Cross Community.
Parker said she was excited to be celebrating her 100th birthday though she added that she didn't feel different at all.

The State Board of Elections has approved the Nash County Board of Elections Majority Plan for the 2016 General Election, John Kearney, Nash County Director of Elections reported recently.
The Majority Plan was approved 4-1 by the state board on September 8 and allows for early voting at the Nash County Ag Center in Nashville during the first five weekdays of the early voting period. The early voting period will begin on October 20.

SAY-NO-TO-CORN-COBS!
Never feed your dog corn cobs or allow them to chew on corn cobs. Small pieces of corn cob can build up in the intestines causing an obstruction. If you think that your dog may have eaten a corn cob, it is best to take them to the vet to get checked out.

Though raising money was the main purpose of Nashville Elementary School's first ever 5K race, the events of September 11, 2001 were not far from everyone's minds.
The theme of the race was Hometown Heroes and Scott Parker, U.S. Marshal, said his heroes were all the law enforcement officers, public safety workers and military personnel who gave their lives.

LET'S DO THIS! -- Runners take off from the starting line at the first annual Hometown Heroes 5K race, held on Saturday, September 10 at Nashville Elementary School.

SCHOOL STORE -- Shakera Horne and Shatwiya Horne pose for a photo with one of the Zaxby's mascots while manning the Exceptional Cardinals School Store.

It didn't blow over, that's for sure.
Once again, thanks to a hysteria-driven national media, a tradition no one gives much thought to has become a thing.
San Francisco quarterback Colin Kapernick, who a couple of years ago got on a hot streak and came off the bench to lead his team to the Super Bowl (and lost), has caused quite a stir. After that flash of brilliance fizzled, he found himself on the bench.

Last Thursday was a bittersweet day for family and friends of Trooper Gene DeMuth. The bridge over Red Oak Road was renamed after him.
DeMuth was killed in the line of duty four years ago right here in Nash County on Highway 64.
I remember the day well.
It was the day of the Sneak Lewis 5K run in Middlesex. Lewis is another law enforcement officer whose life was taken in the line of duty.

Dear Editor, Moving finished products to the end user is a major issue for people in the business community. Doing it quickly and efficiently helps businesses and consumers, makes more satisfied customers and improves the bottom lines for business owners.
In its simplest terms, that's why winning the CSX Intermodal terminal is such a big deal for Edgecombe and all surrounding counties.

TOBACCO MARKET -- This photo of the 1966 Miss Rocky Mount visiting the tobacco market was found in The Graphic's 1966 archives.

INCIDENTS
An assault on a female was reported on 9/6/16 at 125 W Church Street
An embezzlement was reported on 9/7/16 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue, Nashville
A larceny was reported on 9/9/16 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue

An assault on a female was reported on 9/4/16 at 1072 Ada Taylor Road
A larceny was reported on 9/5/16 at 1685 Abernathy Lane
A breaking and entering a motor vehicle and felony larceny was reported on 9/5/16 at 851 Green Road
A discharging a weapon into occupied property and damage to property was reported on 9/5/16 at 2800 S Halifax Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from September 5 through 9.

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

Stop the NC Pipeline, along with Clean Water for North Carolina, are hosting a People's Hearing on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline next Thursday, September 22.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Community Building and is open to the public.
Anyone is welcome to attend and speak for or against the pipeline.
Several speakers will be attendance providing facts on the pipeline.

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