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U.S. Air Force Airman Steven A. Glover graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Kay Puckett Freeland (left), received supplemental certificates, to honor two of her ancestors, who served the Great State of Virginia, during the War Between the States. Margie Parker Brantley (right), President of Bethel Heroes Chapter 636, UDC, presented the certificates.

On Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 pm, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees "The Drifters" will bring their soulful sounds to the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center. The Drifters, one of Rock & Roll's founding vocal groups, are once again touring the U.S.
After The Drifters began in the early 1950s, the singers had twenty years of uninterrupted hits, making them the second-most successful recording group of all time, according to Billboard Magazine.

Jace Bailey trick-or-treats as Dracula on Monday at Glover Park's Haunted Walking Trail. Bailey was also celebrating his second birthday on Monday.

Tyson Bailey spent his very first Halloween as Batman. Bailey is three months old.

Tammy and Bob Davis, owners of The Nashville Diner, give out candy to Lily Miller, 6, on Monday at Glover Park.

Nashville Elementary students Noah Warren, Bryony Whitley, and Keira Knoetgen walk in the costume parade held in downtown Nashville Friday.

Nashville Elementary students Nathaniel Parker, Sanai Silver, Lovelle White and Jalayseon Williams walk in the costume parade held in downtown Nashville Friday.

Michael Beck joins his daughter in the Halloween Costume Parade in downtown Nashville.

Audrey Dickson hugs her little pumpkin, Wyatt, while visiting the Coopers Fire Department Trunk-or-Treat event.

Benjamin is all smiles with his little girl, Peyton, while visiting the Coopers Fire Department Trunk-or Treat event.

Nolan Parsons is all dressed up for the Coopers Fire Department Trunk-or-Treat event.

On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon a luncheon was held to commemorate the completion of the Tuscan Patio at Nash Community College. Chef Frank Bookhardt prepared several varieties of wood-fired pizza for the occasion. Carolyn Mansfield and Jeanne Moore of Nashville, friends of Nash Community College, were integral in the project's success. Their contributions have supported the outdoor classroom providing educational opportunities to facilitate the culinary learning experience. Mansfield is a retired nutritionist from Nash General Hospital with a special interest in helping enhance the College's culinary program.

Outdoor cats. Anytime a cat is put outside, it is in danger. Danger from the road, from attack by dogs or other cats. In particular, if the cat isn't fixed, males will fight and females will breed. The tame cat that is put outside reverts to more wild behavior to survive. Its babies will become even wilder. These non-tame cats are called ferals. Half of the animals that come into the Shelter are cats and most are feral. Many of them are ill from untreated infections. Once they are past a few weeks old, as they get older, they will become harder to tame. People get tired of having cats around and have them trapped.

The Rocky Mount Driver License Office has temporarily closed for equipment installation and renovations on Monday, Oct. 31. It is scheduled to re-open on Monday, Nov. 7, at 8 a.m.
The Rocky Mount office, located at 2617 N. Wesleyan Blvd., is one of 25 driver license offices across the state to undergo a new office design that will include the installation of new cubicles and ergonomic bench seating to increase customer comfort, as well as new informational posters and one additional tester.

As we barrel into November, with unseasonably temperatures here in the East, I'd like to pin point something that I believe has been lost in the tradition of the Church. Last week we learned about Halloween or All Hallows Eve and its connections with All Saints Day, which is traditionally celebrated on November 1st. Now I realize that was Tuesday and it's already passed, yet I believe it's such an important day that it merits us recognizing and taking some time to focus on this holy day in the church calendar.

On a beautiful Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Bob and Fran Bunn in honor of their granddaughter. Mary Hazel Mink's 18th birthday.
The sermon for the children by Beverly Wilson was about getting ourselves clean. She showed several different kinds of brushes and soaps that we use to clean our bodies. But to clean our mind and heart so that God can use us, we need to read the Bible. (2 Timothy 2:21)

What a wonderful night for super heroes, princesses, movie characters and more! Lots of families enjoyed the Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, October 30. Approximately 20 cars were decorated and included games, candy, popcorn, and prizes for the children. They also had fun playing games in the family life center and were treated to hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Thank you to all who participated and everyone of all ages who volunteered and made this a success.

Thursday, November 3 from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at PNC Bank, 134 N Church Street, Rocky Mount
Monday, November 7 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue
Friday, November 25 from 1 until 5 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, 1100 N Wesleyan Boulevard
Monday, November 28 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Edgecombe Community College, 225 Tarboro Street, Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount Rotary President, Garry E. Hodges, at left, stands with Russell Cody Waters, Ag Carolina, at right, who spoke at a Rotary meeting at the Doubletree of Rocky Mount.

Don Williams, chair of the Carolinas Gateway Partnership, was the guest speaker at the recent meeting of the League of Women Voters Twin Counties Chapter. Mr. Williams discussed the positive impact of the CSX Intermodal hub on Edgecombe and Nash Counties. Pictured with Mr.Williams (L-R) is Pat Adams, local League member and LWV North Carolina vice-president, Mr. Williams, and Bettie Kirkpatrick, Twin Counties Chapter President.

On Saturday, November 12, Keep America Beautiful (KAB) of Rocky Mount, Nash and Edgecombe Counties, will host a recycling event for America Recycles Day.
The local celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Golden East Crossing Mall in the parking lot near JCPenney.
"America Recycles Day provides a free, convenient way for you to dispose of household waste safely and responsibly," said Cornelia McGee, KAB coordinator for the City of Rocky Mount.

Gryphon Theatricals will launch its first season with Thornton Wilder's timeless Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece, "Our Town."
Set in the 1900s era of Rocky Mount, this play is performed with minimal props and sets. Audiences follow the Webb and Gibbs families in the fictional town of Grovers Corners, where human interaction arises over the political and socio-economic struggles within small town America.
The production is directed by NYC stage and screen actress and ECU Alumni, Kris Lundberg, who is a native of Rocky Mount.

STANHOPE -- When some schools or teams talk about being a 'family', it is often simply open-ended lip service.
That's not the case with the football program at Southern Nash High School.
SNHS gridiron squad is loaded with assistant coaches who played for the Firebirds under Coach Brian Foster -- and were extremely proud to do so.
Loyalty has never been a problem at Southern Nash, so it was no surprise that the entire SNHS community has rallied behind Foster following the auto accident that seriously injured Coach Foster's wife, Kim, and oldest son, Zack -- a former football standout who graduated last year from SN.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central continues to experience a breakthrough on the gridiron this fall -- and not just with its non-league schedule.
Certainly, the Bulldogs' four triumphs against non-conference opponents raised a few eyebrows, but the true tests in Coach Chris Lee's development of the program would come later in the season against Big East Conference opponents.
A tough opening loss in the league against defending state champion Rocky Mount might have appeased some of the Nash Central faithful, but the Bulldogs' players -- at least one of them -- wasn't satisfied with the near-miss performance.