The Nashville Graphic

901.	NINA RUTH JERNIGAN BAILEY Nina Ruth Jernigan Bailey, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 03, 2011. She was born in Nash County, February 7, 1928. Nina was the daughter of the late Mack and Vada Jernigan. She was the widow of James Harold Lee Bailey. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Jernigan and a sister, Helen Jernigan Brantley. Published Tuesday, August 9, 2011 10:45 pm
902.	VICTORIA ADELE GRIFFIN Published Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:47 pm
903.	Snow pics, 2 Mike and Alex Lutz prepare for the ride down a hill in Nashville. (Graphic photo by Jo Anne Cooper) Published Tuesday, February 2, 2010 10:34 pm
904.	History Alive! at the Country Doctor Museum Geoffrey and Benjamin Guerra (L-R) received a lesson in butter making the old fashioned way on Saturday at History Alive in Bailey. GRAPHIC PHOTOS BY AMANDA CLARK / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:28 am
905.	Nash County Blood Drives for October 2012 Sunday, November 18 from 12:30 until 5 p.m. at Sharpsburg Baptist Church, 3720 Hathway Blvd, Sharpsburg Monday, November 19 from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. at Nash Correctional Institution, 2869 US Highway 64 Alt Tuesday, November 20 from 7:45 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Rocky Mount Senior High, 1400 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount Published Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:12 am
906.	Middlesex Elementary honor rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Middlesex Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, December 2, 2020 10:44 pm
907.	Donation American Legion Post 110 of Nashville donates a check for $250 on July 10 to the town of Nashville for the purchase of two town flags, sporting the new town logo with "The Original Nashville," to be flown over the Battleship and at the town police and fire complex. Pictured, left to right, are: Ross Strickland, American Legion Post 110 Post finance officer; Mike Page, post commander; Chris Aycock, Nashville facilities maintenance technician; James Ervin, former post chaplain. Published Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:26 pm
908.	Coopers Ruritan announces annual scholarships Coopers Ruritan announced its annual scholarship recipients during the July meeting. Pictured are (left to right) Coopers Ruritan President, Mike Glover, Kendall Proctor, Mason Baker and Wanda Powell. Kendall is the recipient of the Coopers Ruritan Club Scholarship. She is the daughter of Darenda and Josh Proctor. Kendall will be attending NCSU this fall studying Fisheries Biology. Mason is the recipient of the E.C. Pearce Scholarship. Published Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:21 pm
909.	50TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Bullock, Sr. of Rocky Mount celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 7, 2014 at their home with a cookout, hosted by their children and grandchildren. The cookout celebration included ice cream since the couple first met at the Dairy Barn in Rocky Mount. Approximately 120 people attended from Rocky Mount, Durham, Jacksonville, Manteo, Boone, Myrtle Beach, Florida, Pennsylvania and New York. Published Tuesday, July 1, 2014 10:52 pm
910.	NASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMT AND NURSING GRADUATES, 3 Nurse Aide I graduates: Holly Cook of Spring Hope, Joyce Gwinn of Zebulon, Renisha Battle of Nashville, Latoya Deans of Spring Hope, Jasmine Allen of Sharpsburg, Cynthia Brantley of Spring Hope, Jim Grant of Red Oak, Asia Williams of Rocky Mount, Ke’ana Daniels of Rocky Mount, Brandy Lashley of Rocky Mount, Charlene Joyner of Rocky Mount, Ashley Bryant of Spring Hope and Brittany Woods of Raleigh. Not pictured: Brandy Nilson of Rocky Mount and Joy Dancy of Whitakers. Published Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:36 pm
911.	Ephesus Community News Rev. Tony Futrell’s message on Sunday morning was “Living Smart,” taken from Luke 10:38-42. In all things, we need to work smart. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, April 1, 2008 11:12 pm
912.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a beautiful spring morning Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Beth Baines in memory of her sister, Patricia Ann Griffin Baines. The Adult choir sang a stirring rendition of "We Will Remember". Solo parts were sung by Jerry Hobgood, David Griffin, Lawrence Edwards and Robert Sykes. Jane May played a beautiful arrangement of "The Gift of Love" for the offertory. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:30 pm
913.	Artventurous Craft Show & Sale is Saturday NASHVILLE – Nash Arts is hosting its first annual Artventurous Craft Show & Sale Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the center in downtown Nashville. Published Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:38 pm
914.	Peachtree Community News Peachtree Baptist Church observed the Lord’s Table at its morning service. Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic, ‘The Meaning of the Meal”. It was based on the scripture passage from I Corinthians 10:14-17. The sanctuary flowers were given by Lawrence and Karen Edwards in memory of his parents, Lowell and Velma Edwards. By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:44 pm
915.	Big East Golf Gets Started ROCKY MOUNT -- Before last Thursday, the only time the Big East Conference golfers had convened this spring with a practice match -- with scores not kept.Beyond that, poor weather had hindered the early portion of the Big East schedule. But things finally got rolling with a two-match stint in a 96-hour stretch -- with each event taking place in Nash County. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 25, 2014 11:17 pm
916.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS So much has happened in our world this week. We are still restricted from social contact and I personally feel all of this is absolutely necessary to contain this virus. We have seen sickness on the rise, more people are dying, and violence is past belief. The community fellowship of the church has also been severely interrupted. With all of this around us, we at Peachtree, members, family, and friends met Sunday to praise our Lord for all He does for us, especially during these difficult times. He continues to bless and protest us. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. (Fran). FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:47 pm
917.	Middlesex Elementary School honor rolls THIRD GRADE - A HONOR ROLLEric Fernandez, Noah Monteith, Genesis Sherman, Sophie Sims and Katelyn Walters Published Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:33 pm
918.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS MARCH 6-10 Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from March 6 through 10. Published Wednesday, March 15, 2017 10:31 pm
919.	COOPERS COMMUNITY DAY, 1 Aiden Narron and Lewis Turner were on hand to offer information about Coopers Boy Scout Pack #37 at the Coopers Fire and Rescue Community Day on Saturday. Graphic photos by Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, September 22, 2021 10:43 pm
920.	NEW OFFICERS The American Legion Post 110 of Nashville swore in its new officers for the 2010-2011 year on Monday, May 17. Post 110 has over 100 members. Pictured above (L-R) are the new officers: VSO Atlee Gulley, Co-chaplain Jim Boehm, Co-chaplain Al Boone, Vice Commander James Ervin, CFO Sonny Brantley, Commander, Larry Womack, Adjutant R.E. Collier, Jr and Sgt. at Arms Barney Bell. Published Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:31 pm
921.	ALL-STAR SHOWCASE The Nash County 13-14 Baseball All-Stars recently took second place in the Statewide Athletics Committee's State Tournament. Team members are (in no particular order) Coach Deri Land, Coach Austin Wright, Coach Ray Baker, Zach Baker, Daniel Batchelor, Hobart Brantley, john Land, Brandley Peace, Trayven Pearce, Dylan Alford, Xander Fuson, Zachary Holland, Christopher Pietryk, Austin Harper, Matt Wright, Logan Ricks, Matthew Horrigan and Trey Mizzell. Published Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:37 pm
922.	Ephesus Community News The Men’s Trio presented a special on Sunday morning. Wallace Edwards, Chris Sandifer and Patrick Snipes sang “Hallelujah Square.” By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:31 pm
923.	FUTURE HURRICANE, PART TWO Northern Nash High School's Coleman Cherry (front, second from left)) signs a letter-of-intent to continue his cross country career at Louisburg College. Also pictured are (back, l to r) NNHS Athletic Director Patricia Haggerty, NNHS cross country coach Jeff Dodrill, NNHS Principal Brian Hopkins and LC cross country coach Jay Koloseus (front, l to r) Mike Cherry (father), Martha Cherry (mother) and Georgia Cherry (sister). Published Wednesday, February 17, 2016 10:44 pm
924.	Survey teams to start design phase of county water project Survey teams have hit the streets of Nash County to begin the design phase of the Northern Nash Water Systems project. For the next two months, crews will cover portions of the 55-mile project as they survey elevations and assist with aerial mapping. Nash County Utilities Director Mike Tolson said workers would be operating near intersections in the public right-of-way. Published Wednesday, September 27, 2017 10:12 pm
925.	JANE BRIDGES MARION Jane Bridges Marion, 84, died Saturday, September 10, 2011. Published Tuesday, September 13, 2011 10:34 pm
926.	Hurricane Matthew Amanda Clark, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Sunday, October 9, 2016 12:48 pm
927.	Summer reading kicks off Saturday! H.D. Cooley Library is in the midst of its busy season and on Saturday, the library will host a kick-off to the Summer Reading Program. ScienceTellers will return to the library on Saturday at 12 p.m. with an alien-themed adventure. Library Director Emily Enderle said ScienceTellers is a very popular program and was also the kick-off attraction last year. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 12, 2019 10:29 pm
928.	Dunk-a-Deputy at the festival! The Nash County Sheriff's Office and Nashville Police Department continue to find creative ways to raise funds for the North Carolina Special Olympics.The Nash County Sheriff's Office will be at the 49th Annual Pumpkin Festival in Spring Hope Saturday offering visitors a variety of activities including "Cover the Cruiser,: face painting by Bubbles, Torch Run shirts and hats will be available for purchase and officers will be on hand for "Dunk-a-Deputy." JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, September 29, 2021 10:50 pm
929.	New officers Nashville's American Legion Post 110 installed its new officers recently. Pictured (front row, left to right) are: James Ervin, who installed the officers, Jim Boehm, Historian; Gerald Pipkin, Chaplain; Barney Bell, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Larry Womack, Service Officer. Back row: Ken Powell, Adjutant; Mike Page, Commander; Ross Strickland, Finance Officer; and Charles Taylor, First Vice Commander. Not pictured is Second Vice Commander Butch Mull. Published Wednesday, June 2, 2021 10:33 pm
930.	ANNE BLACKMON PITTMAN Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 1:37 pm
931.	Town aims for ambulance station The Town of Nashville is home to Nash County’s administrative offices, including Emergency Services. But the closest ambulance is stationed miles away in Momeyer. Nashville’s Town Council hopes that will soon change. The town has been requesting that an ambulance be stationed in Nashville for years. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:16 am
932.	NCC announces new "Unsung Hero" scholarship The Nash Community College Foundation has announced the establishment of the Sally E. Leonetti Unsung Hero Scholarship. Established by her family, the scholarship serves as a tribute to the memory of Mrs. Leonetti who passed away in 2020 after losing her battle with cancer. College representatives said the scholarship honors Mrs. Leonetti's ability to see the good in every person and her unwavering desire to help those in need in a quiet and unassuming manner. Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 10:15 pm
933.	Horace Lee Joyner Published Thursday, July 5, 2018 3:51 pm
934.	MELISSA DAWSON-DURHAM Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022 11:55 am
935.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree members would like to have everyone to pray for Ukraine and this world and its people. We hope you spend a peaceful and enjoyable coming week. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all.The Sanctuary flower arrangement today was lovingly given to honor our Lord by Lynn and David Griffin in loving memory of Jonathan Kerby Griffin. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:22 pm
936.	Spring Hope family loses home to fire SPRING HOPE - Three people are homeless after a fire which apparently began in a vehicle parked in a carport and spread to the rest of the house. The house, declared unlivable, sustained "very extensive damage" according to the Spring Hope Fire Chief. The first 9-1-1 communications call for the two-bedroom brick ranch house at 317 N. Walnut, owned by Clayton Crudup, came in at 5:01 p.m. Monday, August 18. According to 9-1-1 command log records, the caller initially reported a car fire under the carport. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 20, 2025 10:17 pm
937.	RED OAK NEWS Red Oak Baptist Church members and guests enjoyed the Christmas Cantata, "Emmanuel", on Sunday, Dec. 8. Following the presentation there was time for fellowship and Christmas goodies!The Baptist Men had their monthly breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 15. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, December 18, 2024 10:20 pm
938.	MARYANN BULLOCK Published Monday, July 11, 2022 2:48 pm
939.	Ephesus Community News Mrs. Nina Blemins was speaker on Sunday morning during the worship hour. She is a wonderful speaker and she had a great story to tell of her relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. All Christians have a great testimony in their hearts and are eager to tell it. God is so good to us as we are blessed each day with so much to be thankful for. With God we are blessed and so grateful that he is with us at all times. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:28 pm
940.	Check presented Coopers Ruritan Club presents a check for $1,260 to the Nash County Relay for Life co-chairs. The donation is from the Pink Adirondack Chair Raffle. All Nash County Ruritan Clubs helped sell tickets. Pictured (left to right) are: Mike Glover, Coopers Ruritan Vice-President; Dale Joyner, Relay for Life co-chair; Yvonne Jones, Relay for Life co-chair; and Steve Williams, Coopers Ruritan President. Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:21 pm
941.	Beulah Community News We really had a great weekend at Beulah Church of Christ this Sunday. We had several visitors whom we hope will continue to worship with us. Sunday morning the flowers were placed in the church by Ann Evans Boykin in memory of her father, Johnnie Evans, whom we all loved and miss very much but know he is in a much better place. Ann, thank you for the beautiful flowers. By WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:22 pm
942.	Castalia Baptist & Community News I hope that every father had a wonderful Father’s Day. By the time this goes to print all the cards have been read and laid to the side, all the pretty wrapping paper has been ripped away from the gift that was given with love and the dishes washed that was used to serve dad his favorite meal. By LISA R. JORDAN / Published Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:29 pm
943.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS OCTOBER 18-22 Building Permit CommercialJames Norton, 1485 Old Bailey Hwy; miscellaneous; $2,400James Norton, 1139 Rock Creek Dr; renovation/alteration; $24,000 Published Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:43 pm
944.	Ladies Night Central Cross Lodge #187 held its annual Ladies Night in December. The honored guests were widows of deceased members of the lodge. A steak dinner with all the trimmings was prepared by Clyde Best. Entertainment was provided by Patsy Walker, who recited two poems and Scott Batchelor who played guitar and sang several songs. Pictured above are the widows who were honored (left to right) Nell Jones, Delores Burnette, Eula Brantley, Anne Fassnacht, Betty Claire May, Dorothy Inscoe, and Navada Strickland. A gift was presented to each of the widows. Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:29 pm
945.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a bright and sunny Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church. Sanctuary flowers were given by Joan and Ray Eason in memory of her father, Raymond Rackley Jr, whose birthday was Saturday. Special music was a beautiful vocal solo by Fay Vick titled, "God on the Mountain".For her sermon to the children Beverly Wilson talked about the different foods found in the 'Food Pyramid'. She told them that bread, made from grain, is one of the most important foods and is often mentioned in the Bible. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:45 pm
946.	Beulah Community News I hope all you mothers had a really Happy Mother’s Day. For those of us who have lost our mothers, we say to you, love your mother and be with her every chance you get. There is always a big void in your heart when they are not with you any more. God Bless all you mothers and your families. My heart goes out to all who may have lost his or her mother recently, and also to those who may have lost a child. By WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:49 pm
947.	Johnny Robert "Bob" Williams Published Monday, November 20, 2017 9:14 am
948.	5K race raises money for literacy camps The memory and legacy of Red Oak's Lucy McKeel was celebrated on Saturday during a 5K race in her name. Over 60 people participated in the 5K race, which was formerly the Fruit of the Spirit 5K but renamed this year the Lucy McKeel 5K for Kids. Red Oak United Methodist Church hosts the event this year as a fundraiser for the church's literacy camp, which has been held each summer for several years. AMANDA CLARK , GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 17, 2018 10:32 pm
949.	DONALD “JOE” HERBERT RADFORD Donald “Joe” Herbert Radford, 77, passed away, Wednesday, August 28, 2013. He was born May 24, 1936 in Nash County to the late, Martin and Alter Griffin Radford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Mike Radford and grandson, Bryan Radford, five brothers and four sisters. Published Tuesday, September 3, 2013 10:52 pm
950.	New livestock indemnity program announced by FSA Eligible ranchers and livestock producers can begin applying for benefits through the Livestock Indemnity Program provided in the 2008 Farm Bill on July 13. “This program will provide livestock producers with a vital safety net to help them overcome the damaging financial impact of natural disasters,” said Mike Eaves, Acting State Executive Director for USDA Farm Service Agency. Published Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:02 am
951.	Patriots' honorees finalized ROCKY MOUNT -- Faith Christian School has released its athletic award winners from the 2019-20 calendar year.Logan Ayers was tabbed as the Female Athlete of the Year, while Hobart Brantley was saluted as the Male Athlete of the Year.Brantley will continue his athletic career as a baseball player at North Carolina Wesleyan College, and Ayers will join the softball program at William Peace University. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:40 pm
952.	GARRY ALTON BAKER Published Monday, February 10, 2025 6:57 pm
953.	ECU Pirates win on road versus Virginia CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. -- Junior Mike Wright worked a career-best seven innings and Mike Ussery drove in three runs as East Carolina University defeated 10th-ranked Virginia 4-3 in baseball action Sunday afternoon at Davenport Field. With the win, the Pirates move to 4-2 on the year, while the Cavaliers fall to 6-1. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:35 pm
954.	MAGIC FROM THE MARLINS The Marlins enjoyed a strong season in the Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Baseball League. Pictured are (back, l to r) Coaches Don Whitley, Mike Harrell and Ted Leeson; (middle, l to r) Allen Beasley, Luke Leeson, Jeremy Eatmon, Mikius Dancy, Connor Whitley and Noah Harrell; (front, l to r) Gage Varnell, Matthew 'MJ' Jackson, Carter Hicks, Eli Hicks, Israel Whitaker and Levi Whitley. Not pictured is Jayden Whitaker. Published Wednesday, July 1, 2015 10:40 pm
955.	Boddie-Noell buys 34 Hardee’s restaurants Boddie-Noell Enterprises announced the purchase of 34 Hardee’s Tuesday morning, including most of the Hardee’s in Nash County. The announcement came outside the Hardee’s at N. Raleigh Street and Grand Avenue in Rocky Mount, just blocks away from where brothers Bill and Mike Boddie were raised. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:22 pm
956.	BIRDS FLY HIGH NASH COUNTY -- Southern Nash dominated the Big East Conference boys soccer scene this fall, so it was no surprise when the Firebirds claimed two of the league's top-three season-long honors.SN senior veteran Jared Gonzalez was tabbed as the Big East Offensive Player of the Year, while veteran Firebird skipper Carlos Barron was the automatic chose as the Conference Champion Coach of the Year. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 24, 2021 9:16 pm
957.	Nash Arts Dancing with the Arts 2019 A blend of local faces and trained dancers hit the stage Friday night at Nash Arts performing in the sixth annual Dancing with the Arts. The fundraising participants brought in over $12,000 while all dancers entertained this year's audience with a show choreographed to songs from the 80's movie, "Dirty Dancing."This year's top fund raising participant was Morgan Roberson representing Nash County Farm Bureau. Janice Evans, representing Nash County, was awarded the runner up trophy for fundraising. Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:57 pm
958.	FCA to host After Exam Jam The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club (FCA) at Nash Central High School, in partnership with the Youth Pastor's Coalition, is holding the 6th annual After Exam Jam Concert on January 27th, 2017 at Red Oak Baptist Family Life Center starting at 6pm. This event is a fundraiser for the FCA and the college and camp scholarship programs the club sponsors. Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 10:28 pm
959.	NASH COUNTY SWAC ROSTERS NASH COUNTY -- Listed are the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s All-Star Teams from recent Statewide Athletics Committee Tournament action: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, August 6, 2013 11:12 pm
960.	State audit questions spending and kickbacks by former Eastpointe CFO A state audit has revealed questionable spending as well as nearly $550,000 in kickbacks by the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Eastpointe Human Services. The Office of the State Auditor received an allegation through their hotline concerning the credit card use of the former CFO at Eastpointe. No specific name is mentioned in the investigation documents, but records show that Bob Canupp was previously employed as the agency's CFO during the time of the financial irregularities. Staff / Published Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:46 pm
961.	Longtime Graphic employee passes away James Kennedy, a longtime Nashville Graphic employee, passed away Friday morning after a brief battle with cancer. He was 84. Mr. Kennedy was born on April 9, 1924 in Edgecombe County. He was the son of the late Andrew Jackson, Sr. and Margaret Long Kennedy. Published Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:08 pm
962.	VERNON 'PETE" PARRISH Published Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:52 pm
963.	Ephesus Community News On behalf of the Tar River Christian Family Ministry, we would like to thank all those who braved the wind and rain to contribute and participate in Batchelor’s 16th Annual Biker’s Toy Run last Saturday. Many families will be blessed by your kind generosity and continued support of this Christmas ministry. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:49 pm
964.	Ephesus Community News Rev. Tony Futrell’s message on Sunday was “How Shall We Prepare Ourselves for Christmas?” We want to celebrate Christ’s birthday and help the needy. The choir sang “Christmas is Coming” with Rebecca Arnold playing the bells. By LOTTIE LOU / Published Tuesday, December 11, 2007 11:12 pm
965.	BIRDS ON THE LINKS Among Southern Nash’s competitors at last Thursday’s golf match against Bunn was Haywood Brantley. Published Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:59 pm
966.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The perfect snow storm came on Saturday evening. It was exciting to watch the flakes falling. Everything became a winter wonderland. But on Sunday morning the roads were clear and church services could be held as scheduled. By noon most of it was gone. That’s the way to have snow! BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11:10 pm
967.	Retired Admiral and Top Gun Fighter Pilot to speak in Rocky Mount Rear Admiral Mike C. Manazir, a retired United States Navy Two-Star Admiral and Top Gun Fighter Pilot, will return to NC Wesleyan University (NCWU) on Thursday, September 21 from 7-9 p.m. for an event co-hosted by NCWU and the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce. This free event will be held in Minges Auditorium at The Dunn Center on NC Wesleyan's campus. Manazir will address the crowd on the topic of leadership and discuss his new book Learn How to Lead to Win. Published Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:23 pm
968.	SAMUEL TURNER WHITE Samuel Turner White, Jr. passed away March 1, 2010. Born on January 10, 1924, he was the son of Samuel T. and Anna White. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife, Lillian Young White and his grandson Samuel Wayne Collins. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Leigh White Gautreau and husband Barry, and Jacquelyn Brantley Gilmore and husband Jack; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother William J. (Bill) White and sister, Anne Dunning. Published Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:21 pm
969.	Family ties and your thoughts have given us comfort Thank you all for your prayers, phone calls, cards and visits recently. February was a tough month for our family. Many of you reached out to us, and we are truly thankful!My beautiful, strong and loving sister, Janet Sload, passed away on February 13th. Janet was a giver. She gave so much of herself to others throughout her entire life. Many of you shared stories with us recently of how Janet had impacted your life. And many of you told of times Janet had helped you or had uplifted you when things weren't going so great. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:58 pm
970.	BUILDING PERMITS JAN. 7-11 Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from January 7 through 11. Published Wednesday, January 16, 2019 9:56 pm
971.	A House Of Cards STANHOPE -- Forgive John Matthews if he hopes not to see Jacksonville High School on the opposite side of the soccer pitch in the near future.Last fall, Matthews coached the Southern Nash boys to a best-ever season before the Firebirds fell to Jacksonville in the quarterfinals of the Class 3-A State Playoffs. GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
972.	Southern Bank and Trust Bank aids five-year Captial Campaign Southern Bank and Trust Company has committed a significant contribution to the Carolinas Gateway Partnership during the current five year Capital Campaign and Mike Bryant, Executive Vice President and Area Executive for the West Region of the Bank will join the Partnership's Executive Committee. During a presentation held at the Carolinas Gateway Partnership offices in Rocky Mount, Bryant presented a check for $25,000 to Don Williams, newly elected chairman of the Carolinas Gateway Partnership as well as to Frank Harrison, Past Chairman of the Partnership. Published Wednesday, July 15, 2015 11:02 pm
973.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Please enjoy time with family if you can. Have safe travel through the holidays. May God bless everyone and comfort those who may have family members who have passed on during the last year. Show love always to those you still have with you. We never know what tomorrow (or the year ahead) may bring. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:57 pm
974.	PHYLLIS ANN FARMER Published Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:46 pm
975.	Mac Arthur Denton Published Monday, January 7, 2019 4:24 pm
976.	EPHESUS NEWS On Sunday, Nov. 21, our service began with the baptism of Mike Bauer; Todd, Kim, Rachel, and Marcie Bissette; and Debbie Peace. This past Sunday, our service included testimonies by the Tar River Haiti Mission Team from their trip in October, sharing how people in a disastrous situation are reaching out for God’s love. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:41 pm
977.	Radio personality to emcee 4-H Gala Mike Raley of WQDR.FM – 94.7 – Radio will emcee the Nash County 4-H Gala on Monday September 8. He is a morning host on WQDR and on Saturdays he hosts the Weekend Gardener on WPTF. He has hosted the Weekend Gardener for the past 24 years. Published Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:09 pm
978.	East Carolina teams earn conference honors PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- For the second-straight year, both the East Carolina baseball (3.27 GPA) and women's golf programs (3.84 GPA) have been honored with the American Athletic Conference Team Academic Excellence Award according to an announcement by Commissioner Mike Aresco last Tuesday.The Team Academic Excellence Award is given to the team in each conference-sponsored sport with the highest grade point average for the 2016-17 academic year. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 19, 2017 10:15 pm
979.	RMA student earns scholarship Rising senior Will Adams, son of Randy and Sally Adams, has been awarded the Robert F. Sykes, Jr., Scholarship at Rocky Mount Academy. This scholarship is awarded annually to an Upper School student at RMA who exhibits a potential for math excellence. The scholarship, valued at $1000, was established in 1997 in memory of a beloved RMA math teacher and athletic coach, the late Bob Sykes. Published Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:45 pm
980.	NASHVILLE SHOP WITH A COP 2025 Nashville Police Department, joined by Nashville firefighters, hosted their annual Shop with a Cop last week. Pictured, Kalaiah Simms, age 10, looks over her cart of Christmas gifts. Graphic photo by Nancy West-Brake Published Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:51 pm
981.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a frigid Sunday morning, Pastor Whitehouse greeted Peachtree folks who came to worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Kathy and Aubrey Farmer in recognition of the Savage and Knight families. The Adult Choir sang "Be Thou My Vision" under the direction of the pastor. To introduce the Children's sermon the congregation sang "Jesus Loves Me". Beverly Wilson talked to the children about how much God loves each of them. She gave them each a heart book-mark. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, February 17, 2016 10:44 pm
982.	Hot enough for you - or should we ask? If you really need to know, yes, it is hot enough for me.I have never really understood why some people ask everyone they know that question. But I do know that if I had a dime for every time I'd been asked it, well, I'd have a lot of dimes."Is it hot enough for you?" seems out of place really. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, July 19, 2017 10:15 pm
983.	Local ministry receives service project MOMEYER - A Touch of the Father's Love Ministry and Food Pantry now has a new privacy fence with gate, upgraded lighted awning, and a new American Flag as the result of a multi-agency community project last week.Seegars' Fence company, along with construction companies Bunn Brantley and Property Worx were onsite August 28 and 29th to install fencing and a gate between the main and secondary building, a warehouse, and to rework the store's front porch overhang "to make it more appealing and functional," according to Shawn Holland, Vice-President at Seegars Fence. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 3, 2025 10:23 pm
984.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a beautiful Sabbath morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Joan and Ray Eason in memory of her mother, Elizabeth Rackley. Special music was a solo by Fay Vick. It was a touching arrangement of "Why Me, Lord?" Jane May, pianist, played a beautiful arrangement of "The Londonairy Aire" for the offertory..Jerry Hobgood, Deacon Chairman, led the service in the absence of the pastor. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:33 pm
985.	90th Birthday CELEBRATING 90 YEARS -- Ms. Inez Cooper, known as Ma-Nez in the Elm Grove Community, celebrated her 90th birthday on March 14, 2016. She enjoyed a birthday celebration with family and friends on Sunday, March 13th, at the Elm Grove Ruritan Club. Ms. Cooper is a long-time member of Elm Grove Baptist Church. She has two children, Belle Wheeler and Mike Cooper (Jo Anne); and two grandchildren, Dean and Karen Wheeler; sister Pearl Fitzgerald; brother, Eugene Whitman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:58 pm
986.	PATRICIA MAY WALSTON Published Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:46 pm
987.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS WOW! Last week's Youth Bible Study in the Fishing Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall was another huge success! Approximately 35 to 40 youth and a dozen grownups were there to participate in Bible Study and outdoor fun and oh, what fun we had! Hot dogs and Hamburgers were served courtesy of Mike Keffer from Keffer Dodge along with chips and cookies. It was wonderful to see the energy and hear the laughter from our youth. Another Youth Bible Study is scheduled for this Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 pm. Please come join us for pizza, fun and fellowship and don't forget to bring a friend. Everyone is invited! JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, September 30, 2015 11:14 pm
988.	NASH COUNTY 15-UNDER ALL-STARS The Nash County 15-Under All-Stars recently competed in Babe Ruth District Baseball Tournament action. Pictured are (back, l to r) Scott Farmer, Andy Tyson, Daniel Tyson, Josh Barnes, Zach Parris, Ryan Shearin, Nathan Everette, Lucas Bayless and Mike Brake; (front, l to r) Anthony Engrassia, Nolan Farmer, Davin Moore, Luke Joyner, Jon Keel, Colt Brake, Dillon Moore and Thomas Phillips. Published Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:02 am
989.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS This past Sunday the members of Peachtree Celebrate and praise a Risen Lord.The Sanctuary flower arrangement today was lovingly given to honor our Lord by Beverly Wilson in memory of John E. Privette, grandson of Barbara Privette and in honor of her mother, Mrs. Barbara Privette who is celebrating her 91st birthday. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, May 4, 2022 10:49 pm
990.	Thomason is awarded Order of Long Leaf Pine Jackson Ricky Thomason (pictured in front) was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Monday night by District Court Judge Pell Cooper (sitting in back) on behalf of North Carolina Governor Mike Easley. The award is the highest honor bestowed on a NC Citizen and is awarded to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state. Thomason served many years as a Nashville Firefighter and was instrumental in starting the first responder program here. Published Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:58 pm
991.	New EMS facility is approved A proposed Emergency Medical Services building on the Nash Health Care Systems campus was brought back before Nash County Commissioners on Monday after being tabled last month. The issue has been in discussions since June, when commissioner voted to move forward and seek bids for the proposed 12,527 square foot facility. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 5, 2010 10:38 pm
992.	AMERICAN LEGION POST 110 OFFICERS Nashville's American Legion Post 110 elected new officers this week for 2015-2016. Pictured (left to right) are: Larry Womack (outgoing Post Commander); Dr. David West (incoming Post Commander); James Ervin (Chaplain); C.T. Worrell (Service Officer); Barney Bell (Sgt. at Arms); Gene Braswell (Second Vice Commander); W.A. "Sonny" Brantley (Finance Officer); Jim Boehm (First Vice Commander); and R.E. Collier, Jr. (Post Adjutant). The Legion will hold a Memorial Day Service Sunday, May 24 at 6 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery in Nashville honoring deceased veterans. Staff / Published Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:00 am
993.	Ephesus Community News On Sunday, the weather outside was delightful, cold and some needed melted water. God is so good and we are so grateful to have and know him. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, January 22, 2008 10:49 pm
994.	Donation Adams Wholesale Company and Freds Food Club recently donated $5000 to My Sister’s House. Pictured on the front row (L-R) is: Zola Cutler, Customer Service Manager Fred’s Club; Amy Bielhl, Board Chair of My Sister’s House; Heather Ray, Administrative Manager Adams Wholesale; and Greg Cockrell, Manager Fred’s Club. On the back row (L-R) is: Donald Benson,Manager Fred’s Club; Mike LaBounty, General Manager, Adams Wholesale; and Roger Boles, Vice President, Adams Wholesale. Published Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:08 pm
995.	Out of my comfort zone, but I’m keeping her memory alive! When you lose someone you love, you go through lots of emotions. There’s the anger, the denial, the sadness and right after that, there’s the sudden moment of insanity. That’s about where I am now. I’ve mentioned my friend Jennifer in this space a dozen times. She passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2007. It’s a day I’ll never forget. Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:46 pm
996.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS New single family dwelling; 7586 Michelle Rd., Rocky Mount; D.R. Horton Inc.; $155,020New single family dwelling; 7614 NC 56, Castalia; Adam Schroeder; $300,000Renovation/alteration; 968 Aventon Gin Rd., Whitakers; Gara Fluitt; $20,000Renovation/alteration; 2930 Peachtree Hills Rd., Spring Hope; Tony Shearin; $1,000 Published Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:35 pm
997.	THOMAS "T.C." CHERRY Published Monday, March 30, 2020 3:44 pm
998.	Local business begins journey at new location ROCKY MOUNT - Relocating her long-time established business wasn't on her radar, but something many independent business owners are familiar with is the art of dealing with change.An Everlasting Memory Monument Company, founded and owned by Michelle Viverette-Strickland of Sandy Cross, has been in operation since 2006. The operation recently moved from Winstead Avenue to 3670 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount (across from Harris Teeter.) JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:29 pm
999.	Country Doctor Museum deeded property from ECU BAILEY- Another step towards independent functioning has been taken by the Country Doctor Museum in Bailey, with the 'Country Doctor Museum Foundation' now listed as the owner of three land parcels transferred from ECU July 5th and July 6th.The three parcels transferred are the original doctor's office at 6629 Vance Street, now referred to as the "Freeman-Brantley building", assessed at $48,760; 7089 Peele Road, the main museum headquarters, with a "carriage house" outbuilding which has an assessed value of $151,300; and an undeveloped parcel at the corner of Main Street and Peele Road that is an unpaved parking lot. It has an appraised value of $49,200. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:22 pm
1000.	Mudcats’ losing skein continues JACKSONVILLE, FLA. -- Mike Stanton homered three times and drove in seven runs as the Jacksonville Suns dropped the Carolina Mudcats to their eighth straight defeat, 11-2 at the Baseball Grounds on Monday afternoon in a Class AA Southern League baseball showdown. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:25 pm