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A simple possession of a Schedule V controlled substance was reported on 4/2/17 at 7374 Richardson Road
A domestic was reported on 4/2/17 at 11004 Nelms Avenue
A breaking and entering and damage to property was reported on 4/2/17 at 6340 Atlas Lane
A breaking and entering was reported on 4/3/17 at 1612 Rolling Acres Drive

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 3 through 7.

Public safety agencies nationwide recognize the critical role playing by Public Safety Telecommunicators. These professionals are the true first "first responders" and one of the most critical contacts citizens have with emergency services.
Every year, he second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as Public Safety Telecommunicators. In 1992, Congress proclaimed it a national week of recognition. Accordingly, Nash County Emergency Services will recognize National Telecommunicators Week during April 9 through 15.

The Nash County Animal Shelter has become a familiar place for Nashville resident Stan Mesh.
Each week, Mesh spends between three to five afternoons at the shelter, photographing animals for Nash County Animal Friends of NC. The photographs are used to help get the animals adopted.

The latest doomsday scenario for life as we know it is upon us, and it has nothing to do with Donald Trump.
In the last two weeks, I've heard on both television and radio, as well as read several articles about how automation will soon put most, if not all, humans out of work. As a matter of fact, this "news" has been such a hot topic, I offered my freshmen the opportunity (they don't view it exactly the same way) to write research papers about the robot invasion.

Teachers are perhaps the most important profession in the world.
After all, they mold the minds of our children each and every day and spend more time with our children than anyone else.
But often, they are overlooked and not given enough credit for all they do.
On Tuesday night, Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools recognized teachers in the district with the annual Teacher of the Year ceremony.

This photo was found in The Graphic's 1974 archives. We're not sure of the location or event, but it looks as though it may be a school or summer camp project.

Brent Lubbock, Director of Operations & Development at Sylvan Heights Bird Park, shows off Peepers, a Magie Goose, at Harold D. Cooley Library on Friday. Lubbock visited the library and talked about the park and the different types of birds there.

The official date for Nash County to join Trillium Health Resources has been pushed back three months.
Trillium recently sent letters to Nash County residents stating that Nash County would join its serve area on April 1.
However, in order for Trillium to officially begin providing service to Nash County residents, a contract must be signed between the State of North Carolina and Trillium and also between the State and Eastpointe, who Nash County currently is served by.

Rotary Club of Rocky Mount President Garry E. Hodges, at left, stands with Jesse Lewis, PeaceMakers, at right, who spoke at a recent Rotary meeting at the Doubletree Hotel.

Nash County was among 22 North Carolina cities and counties to earn recognition in the Tenth North Carolina City & County Communicators' (NC3C) Excellence in Communications Awards.
The awards were presented Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the NC3C's annual Spring Conference in Charlotte during which the organization celebrated 10 years of existence.

Vanessa Lynn Crowl and Lewis Edward Hardee, III were married October 29, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. at The Sutherland in Wake Forest, NC. Pastor Kris Weiss performed the garden ceremony, which was followed by a reception. The bride is the daughter of Charles and Cathy Crowl of Holly Springs, NC. The groom is the son of Ted and Phyllis Hardee of Nashville, NC. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and is employed by Kilpatrick Townsend.

Are YOU a Serial Litterer?
Nope, I'm not talking about trash. I'm talking about people who don't spay their dogs or cats allowing them to have litters year after year until the pet cannot produce or dies.

Students at Nash Central High School received a real-life view into how distracted driving can alter a life.
Nash County Emergency Services, along with other local and State Emergency Services Responders, offered the Vehicle Injury Prevention for a Very Important Person (VIP for a VIP) program to the school last month.
The program consisted of two sessions, with a morning session featuring guest speakers and video presentations.

Over 30 youth participated in the 6th Annual Science Fair on March 28 at the Nash County Agricultural Center.
The event was hosted by Nash County 4-H.
Sandy Hall, Cooperative Extension Director and 4-H Agent, said she was pleased with this year's event. Hall said the event is a great way to encourage science but also is a good tool to encourage youth to work on their presentation skills.

The Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., established on April 4, 1947 by Soror Muriel Johnson, Eastern Regional Director, is celebrating 70 years of sisterhood, scholarship and service.
Originally the chapter was founded as Gamma Kappa Sigma because all chapters used Greek names at that time. After the 21 charter members organized the chapter, sorors from surrounding areas became affiliated. Marguerite Carson Armstrong was the first president.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year.

The Gene Haas Foundation recently presented a check for $17,500 to the Nash Community College Foundation in support of the scholarship program and National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentialing in the college's advanced manufacturing program. Scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in, or who will be enrolling in, a machining-based training program at Nash Community College. Students in the Computer-Integrated Machining or Engineering programs at NCC will benefit from the gift.

ROCKY MOUNT -- In many respects, Nash Central High School's 2017 girls soccer season is merely an audition for next year.
The Lady Bulldogs, in their final Class 3-A Big East Conference campaign, have only three seniors and are loaded with talent -- an intangible that Coach Ryan Ruiz hopes will serve his club well when the Bulldogs move to the Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference next spring.

FRANKLINTON -- Nash Central High School continues to be on the upswing in boys tennis -- and the Bulldogs could very well be on the verge of earning a winning overall team record this spring.
Coach Frank Poyer's Court Bulldogs are now 8-6 overall after securing a home Big East Conference victory Tuesday afternoon against the Wilson Hunt Warriors.

NASH COUNTY -- It's become an annual tradition that Nash County will be well-represented at the North Carolina Coaches Association's East-West All-Star Football Game.
That will once again be the case for this year's event, which will be held July 19 at Jamieson Stadium on the campus of Grimsley High School in Greensboro.
Nash Central lineman A.J. Floyd has been selected to the East roster after his outstanding senior campaign.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The USA South Conference has released it 2017 All-Conference awards in softball with a trio of North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishops earning recognition.
Junior Alicia Burns and sophomore Shelby Godwin were each named to the East Division's Second Team, while senior Abigail Leonard was named to the league's All-Sportsmanship Team.