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Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from January 23 through 27.

Cadets from Nash Community College's 47th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy were recognized for completion on Thursday, January 5, 2016. The training program includes physical and classroom state commission mandated topics and methods of instruction covering topics such as criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic, and alcohol beverage laws, investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures, emergency responses, ethics, community relations and more. Listed below are the graduates with their sponsoring agencies.

Nash Community College Student Wellness Center employees attended a celebration reception at the White House on Friday, January 13 with First Lady Michelle Obama in recognition of the college's participation in the 2016 White House Healthy Campus Challenge. NCC was among 302 colleges, universities, and community colleges to participate.
The goal of the Challenge was to reach uninsured individuals on college campuses and in the surrounding communities by engaging students, faculty and staff, campus administration, alumni, local community leaders, and elected officials.

Your Choice Pregnancy Resource Center Board of Directors proudly announces Paul Isaacs as the 2017 Celebrate Life Banquet keynote speaker. Isaacs will be the keynote speaker at Your Choice Pregnancy Resource Center's Celebrate Life Banquet on Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 PM at Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, NC. Doors open at 6:30. For reservations, please call 252-446-2273 by Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

Franz Schubert's song cycle, "Winterreise" or winter songs , will be presented at Cherry Hill plantation on Sunday, February 5 at 3:00 PM. Written for voice and piano, the work was first published in 1828 and is in the forefront of the song cycle genre. Baritone Marc Callahan and pianist Thomas Otten will perform.
Marc Callahan, a Pennsylvania native, received his Bachelor's Degree from Oberlin College and his Master's and Doctor's degrees from the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. As a Rotary Scholar, Dr. Callahan was able to pursue his studies in France.

Nash Arts kicks off its Nashville Showcase Series Friday, February 17th featuring Kansas City's Nick Schnebelen.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $15, $20 at the door.
Nash Arts member discounts are applied according to level of membership.
Schnebelen has quickly built a reputation as killer lead guitar player and impassioned vocalist.

LOVE & COMPASSION vs HATE & DISGUST ~ "I hate people." and "People suck." We hear it all the time. Because of owner surrenders or people not taking care of their pets. We even see statements like "The owners should be euthanized." Where is the kindness and love we give to pets? Could it be that the people need saving as much as the pets? Where is the empathy? Below are some blogs that explores our mindset. I challenge you to read them. We often say, do not judge until you walk in their shoes.

On a beautiful, sunshiny morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church. After greeting the guests, the memory verse (Philippeans 4:6-7) was recited by all. For the offertory, Jane May, pianist, played a beautiful arrangement of "He Touched Me." The adult choir, under the direction of the Pastor, sang "Sinners Saved by Grace."
Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic, "At That Church, They are a People of Love."

One of the easiest acts to do in life is to speak about other people. Let's face it the notion of talking about the way others live their lives is a favorite past time of ours. Due to our sinful inclination to put blame and call out problems of others, we daily resort to a buffet of gossip to ensure we slander our neighbor while building up ourselves.

Several children were baptized Sunday, January 29 during the morning worship service. Congratulations to new members Brayden English, Carson McIntyre, Hunter Parker, Carly Wilson, Harper Wilson, and Brandon Worsley!
Baptist Men's Day was Sunday, January 29 at Red Oak Baptist Church. The day began with their monthly breakfast. The men filled the choir and performed special songs during the worship service. Justin Carp brought the morning message.

Martha Blount, (left) member of Micajah Pettaway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was the guest speaker at the January meeting of the chapter. Martha spoke on "The Art of Quilting" She gave a brief history of quilting and displayed quilts and wall hangings she had completed. Pictured with Martha is Lin Varney who is a fellow quilter. Margaret Sink, Barbara Wallace and Sarah Wade were also on hand to show quilts they had made over the years.

Rotary Club of Rocky Mount President, Garry E. Hodges, at left, stands with Patrick Rodriquez, Senior Area Manager, US Small Business Administration, at right who spoke at a recent Rotary Club meeting at the Doubletree of Rocky Mount.

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

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

Farmers and ranchers in North Carolina now can receive notifications from their FSA county office through text messages on their cell phone.
In addition to the free FSA GovDelivery email news, customers now can choose to receive text message alerts from their county office," said Taylor "These text messages inform producers of important program deadlines, reporting requirements, outreach events, and updates."
Whether producers are in the field, on a tractor or even on horseback, this service will enable FSA customers and stakeholders to receive notifications while on the go.

Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) proudly announces the addition of John Hunt, Chief of Police, Town of Sharpsburg, to its Tar River Advisory Council, which comprises Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson counties.
Chief Hunt, will be an integral part of LGFCU's volunteer-driven initiative not only to educate people on the benefits of credit union membership, but also to relay feedback to the board of directors regarding available/potentially available products and services, delivery of service and member needs.

Nash Community College recently announced that the following students achieved academic honors during the 2016 Fall Semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average (all A's) while taking 12 or more semester hours. Students who qualify for the Honor Roll must earn a grade point average of 3.3 or above and be enrolled in 12 or more semester hours.

A total of 25 Tar River Academy (TRA) seniors started a new chapter in their lives on Friday, January 27, 2017 by becoming high school graduates. Members of the Winter Class of 2017 have various plans after TRA, as 10 will attend two year colleges, two will enlist in the military and 13 will enter the workforce. Dea'jah Zeldrique Baker was the class Valedictorian and Miguel Angel Antunez was the Salutatorian.
During the ceremony, Principal Hugh Scott gave the opening remarks and encouraged graduates to begin writing the next chapter in their life.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class William J. Sieger 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.

Edgecombe Community College recently announced that Kaila Boulden, of Nashville, was named to its President's List for the Fall 2016 semester by earning a 4.0 grade point average.
In addition, Nathaniel Roberts, of Nashville, was named to the Dean's List by earning a grade point average of 3.5.

STANHOPE -- Before embarking on the dual team and individual postseasons, Nash County's wrestlers experienced one final order of Big East Conference business last Saturday at the Southern Nash High School Gymnasium.
The Big East's team champions had been crowned one week earlier during dual competition, with Wilson Fike living up to its No. 1 seeding.
Next up was the Big East Individual Championships -- where title winners would be crowned in each weight class.

NASHVILLE -- In a rare circumstance, Nash Central Middle School's girls basketball team won't be qualifying for the Tri-County Conference Playoffs this season.
But the Lady Trojans still have plenty to play for during a closing four-game stretch that began Monday with a home showdown against the Edwards T-Birds.
Nash Central head coach Minnie White would love to see her club finish with a record over .500 -- and the Lady Trojans entered the game with a 4-4 mark.

ROCKY MOUNT -- As Nash County's high schools continue to improve in swimming, one intangible for that success is the fact that so many youth competitors are now remaining with the spot on the prep level.
Proof of that assessment came when the Big East Conference's top performers were saluted as part of last Wednesday's league championships at the Harrison Family YMCA.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School's boys basketball team had a late opportunity last Friday against Big East Conference rival Wilson Fike -- but the shots wouldn't fall.
Instead, the Golden Demons came up with a clutch 67-62 decision over the Firebirds in a key league showdown at the SNHS Gymnasium.
With the loss, Southern Nash dropped to 5-15 overall and 0-6 in the Big East Conference standings.

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA./MARYVILLE, TENN. -- This past weekend, the men's basketball staff of North Carolina Wesleyan College took part in the NABC's annual Coaches vs. Cancer / Suits & Sneakers initiative, a nationwide event that unites coaches and raises awareness about the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission.
During games, coaches wear sneakers with their game attire as a visible reminder about the importance of nutrition and physical activity in reducing cancer risk.