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Nashville's Fire Department was recognized by Nash County Commissioners on Monday morning and again by Nashville's Town Council on Tuesday night for their 100 years of service to the Town of Nashville.
The fire department will celebrate their 100th anniversary on December 17. As part of the celebration, the department has requested that the state, town and county adopt proclamations honoring their efforts and anniversary.

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory conceded the governor's race to Nashville native Roy Cooper on Monday.
Cooper will become the 75th Governor of the State of North Carolina. Currently, he serves as Attorney General, a post he has held since 2000.
In a video message, McCrory said it was "time to celebrate our democratic process and respect what I see to be the ultimate outcome of the closest North Carolina governor's race in modern history."

I LOVE YOU SANTA! -- Denise Conrad gives Santa Claus a hug Saturday during Nashville's Christmas Celebration held in downtown on Saturday. The event is sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce annually and includes a bicycle parade, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, music and visits with Santa.

A Bailey man has been charged with sexual offenses with a child.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office, along with the Nash County Department of Social Services, received a complaint on November 29 of child sexual abuse. The alleged abuse took place between May and November of 2015 and involved one juvenile.

Nash County Commissioners became a republican majority board on Monday, as its newest member, Dan Cone, was sworn in.
Republican Commissioner Robbie Davis was also selected unanimously to lead the board of commissioners.
Cone was sworn in as well as incumbents Lisa Barnes and Lou Richardson in front of a room full of supporters. Family members of each were on hand to assist in the swearing in ceremony.

A dual language immersion program will be implemented in four Nash-Rocky Mount Schools during the next school year.
The Board of Education approved the program during their June board meeting but further discussed the program at their regular board meeting on Monday night.
Board members unanimously approved moving forward with Global Schools training and implementation of the dual language immersion at four sites.

The Nashville Graphic is introducing three new officers of the Nashville Police Department this month as part of an "Officer Spotlight" series. This week's article features Officer Jordan Stone. Last week, Caleb Shockley was featured. One more officer will be featured next week to help Nashville residents get to know the officers who protect and serve their communities.

Emma Sload, age 9, won third place for the most creative costume in Nashville's Christmas Celebration Parade Saturday.

John Edwards, 2, shared the true meaning of Christmas at Nashville's Christmas celebration.

Mary Anne Stone, along with Jasper Stone, 5, made a great reindeer and santa team for Nashville's Christmas Celebration on Saturday.

Vanessa Cruz, 5, meets with Santa on Saturday at Nashville's Christmas Celebration.

Skyler Fisher, 6, chats with Santa on Saturday during Nashville's Chistmas Celebration. Nashville's Fire Department brought Santa to town on a fire truck.

Most of the highly intelligent readers of this column recognize that the date on this newspaper is 75 years after the attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
Very many in our community knew well the veteran who served in World War II, which of course, helps to keep history fresh and real. We take for granted things that we connect to in our lifetime will continue to be remembered. I remember many men I had the great privilege to know and talk to about their war experience.

It's going to take some time to get used to not seeing Mr. Billy Morgan serving with the Nash County Board of Commissioners.
He's been here ever since I came to the Graphic and many years before that.
I don't know a lot about Mr. Morgan but one thing I quickly learned is that he always thought of Nash County citizens when it came time to make any decision on the Nash County Board of Commissioners.

"The holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers are crowding malls and discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and find the best deals," said Sheriff Stone of Nash County.
But what shoppers are neglecting is their safety. According to Sheriff Stone "This time of year attracts more shopping-related criminal activity because of the larger crowds and the extended store hours.