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A possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 5/7/17 at Mill Branch and US 301
A misdemeanor larceny was reported on 5/8/17 at 4498 US 264A
A larceny of a license tag was reported on 5/8/17 at 913 Holland Lane
A breaking, entering and larceny was reported on 5/8/17 at 1221 Bend of the River Road

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from May 8 through 12.

Pictured above are the flags donated by Jim Eason flying over the Tar River Flea Market. (Contributed photo)

Two dozen bus drivers showed off their driving skills last Thursday at the annual Nash-Rocky Mount School Bus Road-E-O.
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools Transportation Director Binford Sloan the event is held each year to test the skills of bus drivers in what they do each and everyday.
The Nash-Rocky Mount School System operates 134 school busses each day.
Sloan said the competition is voluntary for those wanting to participate.

Carolyn Ballard Greene, of Nashville and Ravin Carpenter (Retired US Army Major), of Nashville, are pleased to announce their engagement. Greene is the daughter of the late Grace and George Geaniton, of Tarboro. Carpenter is the son of the late Walter and Cleora Carpenter, of Nashville. The couple is planning a wedding at Rock Creek Baptist Church.

On Tuesday, April 11th, Pay It Forward Civitan continued their Easter tradition, delivering 65 baskets to Tri-County Industries employees. This is the 7th year PIF members have made their award-winning baskets for local adult and children's groups. This year's recipients were also treated to a party with singing, hugs, laughter and lots of sweets! PIF board member Robin Sanders chaired the Easter Basket project and coordinated with Brenda Cogdell, President of Tri-County Industries.

Cedar Grove Elementary School held its annual Field Day on Monday morning at the school.
Field day was originally planned for Friday, May 12 but postponed due to the weather and moved to Monday, May 15.
Each grade level competed in a variety of outdoor games during the event and finished up with a game of tug-of-war.

Fifth grade students give it their all as they try to win a game of tug-of-war against fellow fifth graders on Monday at Field Day at Cedar Grove.

First grade teacher Deborah Vance-Glover coaches her team to victory during a friendly game of tug-of-war on Monday at Field Day.

Do you remember where you spent the month of May when you were five years old? For Lucas Moore that is easy -- he spent it in the UNC Burn Center ICU with 80% of his body burned from a kitchen accident. It has been 10 years since that day, and now, over 40 surgeries later, the memories of that event are still with Lucas and his family. Rather than looking at the situation as an insurmountable problem, he embraced his life and found a way to give back to the community that saved his life.

Word Tabernacle Band, Choir and Praise Team performed Saturday morning at the 21st Annual Nashville Blooming Festival.

Internationally known blues artist Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen performs at the Nashville Blooming Festival's kick-off party which was held at Nash Arts Center.

Thelma Collins (center) is crowned the 2017 Nashville Blooming Festival's Mother of the Year.

Jason Edwards, Nashville Fire Department Batallion Chief, shows off his Walgreens "red nose" while walking in the Blooming Festival Parade. The Red Nose Campaign is aimed at ending child poverty. Walgreens participated in the parade as well as offered "red noses" to other participants.

Kayden Turner and Carley Fountain enjoy funnel cake at the carnival.

Violinist Xi Yang will join pianist Kent Lyman for a performance at Cherry Hill on Sunday, May 21st at 3:00 PM. The collaborators are both professors of music at Meredith College in Raleigh, and have impressed their audiences with individual and joint performances over the past years.
Xi Yang, a native of China, came to the United States at the age of 20, after an impressive history of performance in China from the age of 10.

I AM A MOM! This Mother's Day weekend, I spent quite a bit of time bottle feeding 5 kittens that don't know how to drink or eat on their own yet. Their mama was somewhat feral and escaped after the family was brought to the Shelter. They would have died, if someone didn't step up to help. Luckily they are young enough to become tame. If we don't find a Rescue, when they are old enough, they will go back to the Shelter for adoption.

Happy Easter Friends! Never forget it's still Easter. It's still a celebration that Christ is Risen, death has been defeated, and hell has lost it's sting over those who are covered by the blood of Christ and walking in the power of the Spirit. I pray this day, that you are receiving fresh anointing and being a student of the Word as you walk in newness of life.
It's very easy for me to get distracted.

Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met on Thursday, May 11. They enjoyed a taco supper, missions program, and had made cards to distribute to members of the military.
The Adult 1A Sunday School Class of Red Oak Baptist Church had a successful day at the Blooming Festival in Nashville last weekend. The rain held off on Saturday as business picked up and all the members of the class working the booth had a great time of fellowship, too.

According to research, 12 to 15 percent of school-aged children in North Carolina have reading problems? Among low income families, the number is likely higher. Children do not outgrow poor reading; 74 percent of poor readers in third grade are still poor readers in ninth grade and the gap widens over time. Studies show that reading helps children develop verbal and listening skills, fosters imagination and learning. Reading can also be fun!

Thursday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Rocky Mount Preparatory School, 3334 Bishop Road, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, May 31 from 2 until 6 p.m. at Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount
Tuesday, May 31 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Harrison Family YMCA, 1000 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount

Pictured at right, Rotary Club of Rocky Mount President Garry E. Hodges, at left, stands with Ginny Mohrbutter, Executive Director, United Way Tar River Region, at right, who spoke at Doubletree on the many programs and areas that United Way helps with our area.

Ms. Charman Pearson, the Social Studies teacher at Tar River Academy in Rocky Mount, invited Halifax Resolves NC SAR Chapter President Ken Wilson to speak to her classes about the significance of the dates on the North Carolina flag. The presentation, entitled "From Mecklenburg to Halifax," was presented to two different groups of students. Pearson (pictured) received a selection of CD/DVD's from the SAR Educational Outreach program along with the SAR American Flag History and Etiquette booklet.

Kathy Barkley Parrish, at left recently received membership into the Bethel Heroes 636 Chapter, UDC. She came in under her Great Grandfather, James H. Barkley, Company I, 30th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry, CSA. Presenting her certificate of membership is Margie Parker Brantley, Chapter President, at right.