The Nashville Graphic

1001.	Giles Wesley "Wes" Vick Jr. Published Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:58 pm
1002.	NNHS SHOWS HEART RED OAK -- Northern Nash may not have gotten the overall victory, but the Lady Knights certainly showed the ability to respond from adversity during Monday's non-conference volleyball meeting with the SouthWest Edgecombe Lady Cougars.Northern dropped the first set in heartbreaking fashion, only to claw back in the second set with an impressive performance to even the score. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 11, 2019 10:31 pm
1003.	Nashville to beef up dilapidated manholes A dozen leaking manholes will be relined in the Town of Nashville, helping with the town's inflow and infiltration problem. Council members approved a $27,000 with CTR Coatings for relining 12 sanitary sewer manholes. The approval comes at the recommendation of Mike Tolson, of Mack Gay and Associates. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 29, 2022 10:28 pm
1004.	COUNTY LINE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are results from last weekend’s racing events at County Line Raceway, which is located in Elm City: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:35 pm
1005.	Ephesus Community News The youth met at 5 p.m. on Sunday with a good group, lots of energy, trying to keep their leaders young and having lots of exercise. They have made some exciting plans for Nov. and Dec. Mark your calendars for Nov. 30 to attend the “Hanging of the Greens”. LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:38 pm
1006.	Ephesus Community News Father’s Day was observed Sunday morning as Pastor David Eidson delivered our message in Word, “A Few Good Men”, from Ephesians 6:1-4. He encouraged fathers to spend time with their children, pay attention to them, know where they are and who they are with, and to be there for them. To quote from verse 4 (NIV) Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:46 pm
1007.	RED OAK NEWS Red Oak Baptist Church is still collecting Operation Christmas Child boxes! Boxes filled with toys, games, stuffed animals, and more are due Sunday, November 15. Boxes are being collected in the Family Life Center. There goal is for everyone to pack at least one more than before. Don't forget the $9 for each shoebox. Each box is a child who will be reached with the gospel. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 10:23 pm
1008.	Backward Glances THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD STARS -- This photo was originally published in The Graphic on July 16, 1981. The Nash County 13-year-old Junior Babe Ruth League All-Star team was pictured (front row, left to right): Brent Small, Tony Hendricks, Bryan Marlowe, Timothy Strickland, Patrick Joyner and Carlton Small. Back row: Mike Boykin, Tony Nichols, Ryan Tanner, Jeff Morgan, Steven Burgess, Jeffrey Epps and Coach Paul Draper. A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST / Published Wednesday, October 4, 2017 10:56 pm
1009.	JESSIE GLENN MATTHEWS Published Monday, September 18, 2023 2:43 pm
1010.	Nashville citizen honored with mayoral proclamation NASHVILLE - The life and memory of a much-loved local woman, Pauline Thompson Battle, was commemorated with a Mayoral Proclamation at the June 4 meeting of the Nashville Town Council.Battle, who passed away in February at the age of 103, had one daughter, six sons, one brother, sixteen grandchildren, thirty-five great-grandchildren and sixteen great-great-grandchildren. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:25 pm
1011.	JOHN ROBERT MITCHELL Published Wednesday, January 4, 2023 12:14 pm
1012.	EPHESUS NEWS During our worship service, a guest speaker shared her incredible journey of recovery. Altar flowers for Sunday’s service were given by Harold, Bebe, and Jackson Wall in memory of Julian and Betsy Lamm and Bill Wall. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2011 1:22 am
1013.	Collie is Coopers Ruritan of the Year The Coopers Ruritan Club celebrated volunteers last Thursday at their annual Appreciation Banquet. The club hosts the banquet each year just before the holidays to show their appreciation for volunteers who help the club with various fund-raisers throughout the year. Club President Steve Williams said without volunteers, the club couldn't do what it does. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 21, 2017 11:16 pm
1014.	105 YEARS Bessie Bone is celebrating a monumental day this week. On Thursday, November 29, Bone celebrates her 105th birthday. Bone was born and raised on a farm in the Westry area of Rocky Mount. She was one of seven children and helped her dad work on the farm.Bone married Paul Bone in 1941. He served in the military for three years and when he returned, the couple moved into a home at Easonburg, where they lived for 50 years. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 28, 2018 10:38 pm
1015.	Students plant tree, pinwheels to honor classmate A tree and blue pinwheels have been planted and placed at the Nash County school where a young girl attended prior to her homicide earlier this year.Christal Lane, 8, went to school at Coopers Elementary until her death Feb. 7.Last week, teachers and students along with a local organization came together to plant a tree in her memory and place dozens of pinwheels to commemorate Child Abuse Awareness Month. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 3, 2023 10:47 pm
1016.	Dedication service held for Confederate soldier After 103 years, Thomas M. Tyson was recognized for the service he had rendered to his state and for the cause he had believed. The family of Mr. Tyson held a memorial service on June 16, 2007 honoring the memory of the man who was the beginning of the Tyson family in Nash County. Contributed / Published Wednesday, July 18, 2007 12:14 am
1017.	Red Oak hosts Opioid Awareness forum The opioid crisis is tearing many families around the world apart. But in Red Oak on Tuesday night, it brought the community together. The town, along with Red Oak United Methodist Church and Still Standing Support Group, hosted a Community Matters Forum that focused on the opioid crisis. A panel of nine local residents were available to share their stories, answer questions and be a voice to those in attendance. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:14 pm
1018.	Fond memories of band camp days Last week I was taken down memory lane as I attended a band camp at Nash Central High School. Back in the day, I was in my high school’s marching band. My time in band is some of my most memorable of high school. I remember band camp well. Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:02 pm
1019.	Peachtree Community News Pastor Whitehouse continued his sermon on the topic, “Without God, We Don’t Have a Chance- Part II”. The scriptural basis was Matt. 6:13a. We reiterated that we are not able to commend ourselves to God by being good. It is by God’s grace that we can pray directly to him. The choir sang “Take My Life, Lead Me Lord”, directed by Pastor Whitehouse. Sanctuary flowers were given by Beth Baines and Kezia Griffin in memory of Spencer and Willie Griffin. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:33 pm
1020.	GRADUATION Pics, 6 NORTHERN NASH – 1st Row (L-R) Eddie Congelli , Lauren Bulluck , Dylan Hendricks; 2nd Row (L-R) :Megan Myers, Lauren Parker, Hiren Patel, Eric Collart; 3rd Row (L-R): Matt Naccarato, Kirk Haskins III, Trey Collie. Published Tuesday, June 14, 2011 10:54 pm
1021.	Nash breaks ground for new EMS station A long awaited project for both the Town of Nashville and Nash County was celebrated on Monday afternoon. The official ground breaking of Nashville's EMS Station was held at the site on Western Avenue in Nashville's Business Park on Monday afternoon. Nashville leaders, along with Nash County Commissioners, Planning Staff and Emergency Services Staff, were on hand for the celebration. Nash County Commissioners and Nashville Town Council members shared the duty of shoveling the first round of dirt for the project, a tradition in ground breaking ceremonies. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 23, 2015 11:28 pm
1022.	We’re here to stay, no outsourcing here! Ironically, Soap Box author Mike Brantley and I chose the same topic this week – outsourcing. However, my personal soap box this week is pointed directly toward our own industry – newspapers. Not the independently owned, community papers, but the giant corporate papers in the large markets that have gobbled up smaller papers and now are on a cost-cutting frenzy, outsourcing jobs to overseas companies to maintain a large, profitable bottom line. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:01 pm
1023.	COUNTY LINE RACE WINNERS ELM CITY -- Listed are last weekend's race results from action at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 17, 2015 11:34 pm
1024.	Lights of Love project deadline is Friday For more than nine years, the Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary has continued the   popular tradition of the “Lights of Love” project, and they hope 2013 will be the biggest and brightest year ever. The deadline for purchasing a light is Nov. 22. Time is running out to purchase a light in honor/memory of a loved one. Published Tuesday, November 19, 2013 10:52 pm
1025.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a beautiful, sunshiny morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church. Sanctuary flowers were given by Susan and Lawrence Edwards in memory of Karen Dollar Edwards and Tom Moorefield. The memory verse for the month is Psalms 33:12:"Blessed is the nation, whose God is the Lord". The children's sermon was about the importance of small things. Beverly Wilson said that a rain shower is made up of drops of rain and a building is held together by small nails. Sand is made up of tiny rocks, but sand is much better to play in than big rocks. Small things are a blessing, and children are a blessing. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, February 24, 2016 11:09 pm
1026.	Lights of Love available at Nash Health Care The Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary will continue the popular Lights of Love tradition this year, with the proceeds going toward the new Pediatric Emergency Room. For $5, a light can be purchased in memory or honor of a loved one and placed on the Christmas trees in the hospital lobby, which will be on display throughout the holiday season. Published Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:02 pm
1027.	Nashville to explore historic preservation commission options NASHVILLE- In response to public concern over the planned demolition of another home in the town's historic district, and spurred on by a presentation by staff from the North Carolina Historic Preservation office, town council members have voted to move forward with discussion about the potential formation of a town Historic Preservation Commission. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:59 pm
1028.	Weaver is named new Mental Health Director Mental Health America of the Tar River Region has welcomed a new Executive Director, Mike Weaver. Weaver is recognized across the state and nation as a leader in helping those who experience mental illness to achieve recovery. He is experienced in managing both child and adult mental health programs. Published Tuesday, September 13, 2011 10:34 pm
1029.	Getting sick is not as much fun as it sounds I'd been dodging germ clouds for what seemed like weeks.Friends, co-workers, fellow congregants -- I saw them drop one-by-one.Then, my crowd brought it into the house. It's not COVID-19, or the flu, it goes by the medical term "the crud."It ran through a couple of members of my family right before we went on vacation to Florida. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:36 pm
1030.	THANKS FROM THE CLASS OF 1994 Caroline Stephens Roberts gives Martin Hill a big hug after the ceremony thanking him for his service. Hill attended the ceremony representing American Legion Post 293 of Nashville of which Tara was a member. Published Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:48 pm
1031.	Nash County Blood Drives for August 2014 Friday, August 1 from 3 until 6 p.m. at Treanor Chiropractic Wellness Center, 4161 Capital Drive, Rocky MountFriday, August 1 from 9:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Lowe’s, 700 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky MountSaturday, August 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Throne’s Chapel Baptist Church, 1624 Windsor Drive, Rocky Mount Published Tuesday, July 22, 2014 11:00 pm
1032.	Bulldogs get best of Bunn ROCKY MOUNT -- Both teams took advantage of opposing errors, but Nash Central would prove to be a bit more opportunistic than Bunn during Monday’s non-conference softball matchup on the NCHS campus.The squads have played their share of tight showdowns over the years, and this would prove to be no different as the Lady Bulldogs would hold off a late Bunn threat to secure a 6-4 triumph. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 25, 2014 11:17 pm
1033.	Bridge to honor slain state trooper Nash County Commissioners approved a request to rename a Nash County bridge after Trooper Bobby Gene DeMuth, Jr., who lost his life in the line of duty in 2012. Major Brandon Medina, of the Nash County Sheriff's Office, presented the request to commissioners at their regular meeting earlier this month. The request was for the bridge over Red Oak Road to be named in honor and memory of DeMuth, who was from Red Oak. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 23, 2016 10:27 pm
1034.	Rocky Mount Fire Chief earns second designation of CFO Rocky Mount Fire Chief Mike Varnell earned his second redesignation of Chief Fire Officer (CFO) from the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) within the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) on July 29, 2017. According to the CPC, Varnell demonstrated through his "education, leadership and management skills" that he possessed "the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities required for the fire and emergency services profession." Published Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:26 pm
1035.	Lights of Love raises over $5,000 for Pediatric Emergency Care Center A standing-room-only crowd welcomed the holiday season by honoring and remembering loved ones---and by paving the way for a brighter future for the area’s children. The Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary recently held its 8th annual Lights of Love honor and remembrance ceremony. For $5, participants could purchase a light on a Christmas tree in memory or honor of someone. Published Tuesday, December 13, 2011 11:05 pm
1036.	Ephesus Community News Palm Sunday was observed at Ephesus. Our message in music was “The Holy City” with solos by Lynn Cash and Jenny Alford. Minister to Students, John Sorrell, read our scripture and led our opening prayer. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:27 pm
1037.	Beulah Community News Sunday was such a beautiful day. Easter is always special to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. At Beulah it was special for several other reasons also. At 6:30 a.m. we had a beautiful sunrise service which was followed by breakfast at the fellowship hall. We want to thank the men and a few of our ladies for their work making this all possible. Our minister, Daniel West was our speaker and we want to thank him also for an inspiring service. As the sun came up over the trees we all really felt God’s presence. We also knew everyone had some sadness too. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:07 pm
1038.	Red Oak Elementary students donate toys NASH COUNTY— Red Oak Elementary School students grinned from ear to ear as they proudly displayed toys, coloring books, crayons, games, dolls and stuffed animals that would soon be delivered to children at the pediatric unit of Nash General Hospital. Published Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:28 pm
1039.	BILLY SAUNDERS ROEBUCK Published Tuesday, December 5, 2023 3:23 pm
1040.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On Sunday morning, folks at Peachtree received a real treat when Mike Sykes came to speak about his medical mission trip to the Philippines. Mike is a pharmacist in Wilson, but grew up in Peachtree Church, where his dad, Bobby, was the RA Leader for years. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:58 pm
1041.	Food Lion to sell advance fair tickets With 500 retail sites, plus the Internet, fairgoers are sure to find a convenient method for buying State Fair tickets in advance. For the first time, all 492 Food Lion grocery stores in the state will sell admission tickets at the cash register or customer service counter. Admission tickets plus ride sheets will be available at six malls, the State Fairgrounds and the Agriculture Building leading up to the fair. Published Tuesday, September 5, 2006 11:20 pm
1042.	Audit: Former superintendent misused funds Dr. Shelton Jefferies, superintendent of Nash County Schools from January 4, 2016 to August 2, 2019, "violated his contract and multiple policies and procedures," according to the final investigative report issued this week from State Auditor Beth Wood's office. His violations resulted "in $45,690 in unallowed and questionable expenses."Jefferies has 60 days to fully reimburse the system before the case will be handed to the district attorney for review. MICHELE A. CRUZ, NEWS CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, June 16, 2021 10:18 pm
1043.	Local Jeep Club to hold community event Saturday A local Jeep club is hosting a community event to kick off its Toys for Tots drive. The Banana Slap Jeep Club will host Jeep Day at Mike Keffer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Rocky Mount on Saturday, September 14. The Jeep Club is made of around 43 members, many of who are from Nashville, said James Williams, one of the founders of the club. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, September 10, 2013 10:37 pm
1044.	PETER WRIGHT Published Wednesday, March 18, 2020 9:21 am
1045.	Nash awards contract for water project Nash County Commissioners awarded two contracts Monday for construction of the Northern Nash Water System Project. Mike Phillips, who is serving as the Interim Utilities/Facilities Director for Nash County, told commissioners that two contracts were put out for bids, with each contract receiving three bids. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 9, 2019 10:45 pm
1046.	SKYE BLEU RUSSELL Published Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:30 am
1047.	Don't get scrooged by scammers this holiday season For people across North Carolina, we are in the season of giving. But for others, it's the season of stealing. Criminals use the holidays to take advantage of people's goodwill to take their money and personal information. They target vulnerable people and use common holiday activities and stressors as a ploy to trick them. As you enjoy the holidays with friends and family, watch out for common signs of scams to help you and your loved ones steer clear of criminals. NC ATTORNEY GENERAL JOSH STEIN / Published Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:02 pm
1048.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS It was an exciting Sunday at Peachtree. We, as the member, welcomed the New Year in with special prayers for a better New Year, 2021.CHURCH BUSINESS Church Business Conference, Sunday, January 10, 2021, after service. This will be the 1st Quarter Business Meeting of 2021. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021 10:36 pm*
1049.	Connie Ray Moss Published Thursday, July 5, 2018 3:46 pm
1050.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS "We at Peachtree Baptist Church continue to pray for you; your friends and family during these stressful times. The Covid-19-DV has spiked and the number of cases and deaths continue to rise. The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God Bob and I in honor of our granddaughter, Linnea Mink, who celebrated her 20th. birthday on September 4th FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, September 8, 2021 10:27 pm
1051.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Towers Com IV-B, LLC and VB BTS II, LLC to VB BTS II, LLC and Tower Com IV-B, LLC; property in Jacksons Township; $1,494,500Baron Cunningham and Sarah Mavis Cunningham to Rum-Clarke Properties, LLC; 1005 West Thomas Street, Rocky Mount; $48,000Verna Walker to Mike Buys Houses NC, LLC; 102 Arrowood Drive, Nashville; $12,500 Published Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:39 pm
1052.	It’s high time we cut government charity and tighten budgets The recurring financial problems for the town of Princeville should be a “teaching” moment for many towns and cities heading in the same direction. Simply put, Princeville does not have a large enough base of private sector workers and middle class to rob and plunder for the benefit of a welfare class, dependent on public services at little or no cost. Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012 11:31 pm
1053.	DEBORAH LYNN ESTES OSBORNE Published Monday, August 2, 2021 4:11 pm
1054.	Nashville Elementary School Christmas pics, 1 Staff at Nashville Elementary School recently had a chance to dress up as their favorite Christmas movie characters. Pictured L-R is: Melissa Bridgers, Nicholas Bridgers and Rebecca Faile doing their best "Home Alone" impression. (Contributed photo) Published Wednesday, December 23, 2020 10:55 am
1055.	ARCHABLE DAVIS LYNCH Published Tuesday, April 11, 2023 8:42 am
1056.	Ephesus News Our service began with the baptism of Becca Anderson, Rebecca Arnold, and Cynthia Carroll. Special music was provided by Sarah Alford and Andrew Myers, with a song that they composed together, “The Cross.” Flowers for our service were given by Kitty, Josh, and Briana Robbins in memory of Snooks Robbins. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, September 7, 2010 10:44 pm
1057.	Nashville families donate projector, screen to library Two Nashville families have donated a projector and drop-down screen to Cooley Library which will allow the library to better show movies and other special programs. The donations are from the LaRonia Boone family as well as the family of Andrew and Susan Tyson in memory of LaRonia and Andrew’s parents, Hubert and Pearl Tyson and LaRonia’s husband, Donald Thomas Boone. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 8, 2011 10:54 pm
1058.	New courthouse nears completion this week Court will soon be in session at Nash County's new courthouse, as construction on the new facility is wrapping up. Public Facilities and Utilities Director Mike Tolson said the final touches are underway now and everything on the outside should be complete this week. Life safety inspections, which involved checking the elevators and fire alarm systems, will also soon be complete. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 30, 2018 10:49 pm
1059.	ECLIPSE 2017 LOOKING UP -- Pictured above, Nash County employees Mike Tolson, Katrina Johnson and Sandi Vick (L-R) try to figure out how to take a photo of the eclipse through a welding helmet on Monday afternoon outside of the Nash County Administration Building. Published Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:21 pm
1060.	RED OAK NEWS Congratulations to proud Great-Grandmother, Jean Mellor, with the birth of her great-grandaughter! River Azalea Wollman was born on July 30 weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Logan and Veronica. The family lives in Virginia Beach, VA. Renovations continue at Ennis Park which include a new veteran's memorial, upgraded playground, and also a Little Free Library. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:42 pm
1061.	Peachtree Community News On Sunday morning, Peachtree Church held another of its celebrations in conjunction with its Bicentennial anniversary. The sanctuary flowers were given in memory of Harold Edwards by his wife, Annie Belle Edwards. This service was dedicated to reviewing “Missions” efforts of the past 200 years. It was in 1831 that Peachtree joined with other Baptist churches that believed in “missions”. A visit by “Mother Time” surprised the group. She came to check up on what had happened in the past 200 years... BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10:11 pm
1062.	RED OAK NEWS Congratulations to Matt and Sarah Pullen on the birth of their son, Brantley Ward! He was born on April 10 weighing 7 pounds. Proud granparents are Mitch and Sylvia Pullen and Peggy Outlaw Webb. Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met at the church on Thursday, April 12. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2018 11:12 pm
1063.	JAMES KEVIN EDWARDS Published Tuesday, January 18, 2022 3:32 pm
1064.	Nash UNC Health Care appoints three new board of commissioner members Nash UNC Health Care has appointed three new members to its Board of Commissioners, due to Jeffrey Batts completing his final term and two additional vacancies needing to be filled. New board members David Browder, MD, H. Mike Johnson, OD, and Kevin Jones started their terms after being sworn in at the January 6 board meeting. Published Wednesday, March 2, 2022 10:46 pm
1065.	Pet therapy at Nash UNC growing A little over a year ago, Nash UNC Health Care started its "Caring Canines of Nash" pet therapy program with two dogs, Elsie and Lily. Due to its popularity and success the program has expanded to seven registered therapy dogs and five handlers."Our pet therapy teams have now visited 387 patients, and they've even delivered Christmas ornaments, Valentine's cards, and flower baskets," according to Amy Winham, Director of Service and Operational Excellence at the hospital. Published Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:41 pm
1066.	Nash Health Board tours new pharmacy department Nash Health Care Director of Pharmacy Mike Lamonds was able to show off the newly renovated pharmacy department to members of the Nash Health Care Board at the board’s last regular meeting. Prior to the meeting on September 6, board members were given a tour of the pharmacy department and shown how the medication process has been rebuilt. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:02 pm
1067.	Middlesex Elementary School Honor Rolls Middlesex Elementary School School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll. Published Wednesday, June 28, 2023 11:02 pm
1068.	Ellmers’ numbers don’t add up Attendant to Renee Ellmers speaking tour as far as content accuracy was quite enlightening. Spring Hope got a dose of funny numbers from someone who was financially scalding us (7-9% rising hospital / health expenses) during her nursing career. She tried playing poker with some financial cards -and kept others hidden. She ignored facts while playing with 2 decks. Two Republican presidents failed to get health care reform in previous efforts that she left unmentioned. Now we have it. Jealousy is rampant even as 54% of Americans want it. They see it can be implemented with mild and slight alterations. Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, May 17, 2011 11:01 pm
1069.	COUNTY LINE RACEWAY RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are last Saturday’s results from action at County Line Raceway: From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 1, 2008 10:08 pm
1070.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A felony larceny was reported on 4/6/20 at 10427 Camp Charles Road, Bailey A possession of heroin was reported on 4/11/20 at 10696 E NC 97, Rocky MountA damage to personal property was reported on 4/6/20 at 11439 Cedar Lake Drive, MiddlesexA missing persons was reported on 4/6/20 at 11898 Sims Road, Wilson Published Wednesday, April 15, 2020 11:06 pm
1071.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On Sunday morning, after a week of rainy weather, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Beverly Wilson in memory of her father, John Beverley Privette. The special music was by the Peachtree Men. They sang a medley of “Everybody Needs the Lord” and “He Touched Me”. Jerry Hobgood sang the solo part and Jane May directed and accompanied them. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:01 pm
1072.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS Let me seeeee.... what's happening up here in the Aventon Community. Not much! Our Swift Creek Bridge is being worked on causing a major detour. Traffic in front of my house is nothing like it normally is LOL! I love it! I don't know how long the bridge will be closed, but D.O.T, please take your time in repairing it. I would love to tell everyone a short cut to Hwy 43 would be going down Hilliardston Rd to Cooper Rd instead of going by Alston's Garage, but I hate to send the traffic over thatta way. HeHeHe! JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:29 pm
1073.	Bethel Heroes UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 held its October meeting at the Braswell Memorial Library. The speaker for this event was UDC member Margie Parker Brantley. Mrs. Brantley spoke on her recent visit to the Civil War Museum at the old Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville, Virginia. Her speech included the history of the Museum as well as photographs of it as it appears today. HELEN SHARPE / Published Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:16 pm
1074.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The worship service at Peachtree on Sunday morning was a ‘9/11 Patriot’s Day Service’. Special thoughts were given to the memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorists’ attacks on that infamous day. The choir sang “A prayer for America’ under the direction of the pastor. For the meditation, Jane May played a beautiful piano arrangement of “God Bless America”. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:49 pm
1075.	VELMA GLADYS JONES Born Velma Gladys Shearin on March 17, 1933 in Halifax County to the late John Wesley and Jennie P. Shearin. Her family moved to Nash County in 1942 and she resided there until her death on March 14, 2010. She worked at Rocky Mount Mills in the finishing Department for thirty years. After a short lived retirement she began to care for her great grandchildren on a daily basis until RA wouldn’t allow her to any longer. She was married for fifty two-years to her late husband, John Washington Jones. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Emery and James Shearin. Published Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:49 pm
1076.	Flora is new District Governor for Lion's Club Mike Flora, of Rocky Mount, a member of the Rocky Mount Lion's Club, was recently elected as the District Governor of Lion's Club International for the District of 31-J in North Carolina. Flora was officially installed at the 89th Lion's Club International Convention, which was held in Boston, Massachusetts June 30 through July 4, 2006. His term will run from July 2006 through July 2007. Published Tuesday, August 8, 2006 11:53 pm
1077.	Nashville woman sings at presidential rally A Nash County resident had the chance of a lifetime recently, when she was asked to sing the National Anthem at a local rally with Vice President Mike Pence. Brenda Jones said she was shocked to receive the phone call just a few days before the rally, which was held on Saturday at the Rocky Mount-Wilson Airport. Jones said someone had heard her perform at a local rally and called asking if she'd be willing to do the same at the Nash County GOP sponsored rally for Pence. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 10:23 pm
1078.	EPHESUS NEWS On Sunday morning, Rev. Dougald McLaurin shared the importance of being in the Lord’s House on Mothers’ Day. His message was from 2 Timothy 1:3-14, which tells of Timothy’s grandmother and his mother who communicated their strong Christian faith to him. He reminded us that our families are fertile fields for planting gospel seeds. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:30 pm
1079.	Destruction of historic church prompts lawsuit For some Nash County natives, the destruction of an old church landmark has led to heartbreak – and lawsuits. Sandy Grove Primitive Baptist Church, which was founded in 1813, was torn down in June, 2011, despite pleas by members of the community who dispute the ownership of the property and desire to continue to use the graveyard on the church grounds. Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:58 pm
1080.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Thank God Peachtree Baptist Church still continues to be blessed. We at Peachtree Baptist Church continue to praised God for all he continues to bless us with. The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Bob and I as a loving reminder of all the members of Peachtree and our community who are at home or in assisted living/nursing facilities. This group of people need to constantly be in our thoughts and prayers. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:50 pm
1081.	Ephesus Community News Our Deacon of the Month at Ephesus for February is Chris Sandifer. Sunday morning’s prelude was “Be Still My Soul”, played by Judy Rogers. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Wednesday, February 4, 2009 7:41 am
1082.	Holmes is recipient of NCC Mary Jane Burns Book Award Nash Community College Humanities and Social Sciences Professor Marbeth Holmes of Franklin County is the recipient of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Mary Jane Burns Book Award for Excellence in Clinical Social Work. Holmes will graduate from the UNC School of Social Work in May with a Masters degree. Published Wednesday, May 7, 2014 12:40 am
1083.	IVENIA W. HATHAWAY Published Tuesday, September 8, 2020 3:10 pm
1084.	WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS Published Tuesday, February 4, 2020 2:04 pm
1085.	GRACE LOUISE WELLS LYNCH NASHVILLE – Grace Louise Lynch, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008. She was born in Wilson County, NC, November 8, 1923, the daughter of the late Cleveland and Zula Lucas Wells. Published Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:02 pm
1086.	Nash County 4-H hosts summer camps, 1 SELF-DEFENSE CAMP - Nash County 4-H offered a self-defense camp through Nashville Academy Martial Arts August 1-4. Pictured above, Sensei Allen Clark teaches Kent Brantley the technique of using his knee in self-defense. Clark talked to students about how devastating the knees and elbows can be in self-defense. (Graphic photos by Amanda Clark) Graphic photos by Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:33 pm
1087.	Representative Chesser honors local medal of honor recipient RALEIGH- The memory of a local Army helicopter pilot shot down in 1966 over Vietnam was refreshed last month on the floor of the North Carolina House Chamber: the life and sacrifice of Captain Hugh R. Nelson, Jr., of Rocky Mount, was applauded through the efforts of Representative Allen Chesser.Chesser made a representative statement in Raleigh June 18 as Nelson's family- his children Debbie McKnight and Tripp Nelson, as well as grandson Duncan Dees Nelson, attended. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 9, 2025 10:08 pm
1088.	THOMAS EARL BURCH Published Monday, April 1, 2024 3:55 pm
1089.	CAROLYN MORRIS WYNNE Published Monday, February 1, 2021 7:09 pm
1090.	JAMES “EDWARD” HENDRICKS James “Edward” Hendricks, 90, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. He was born December 30, 1922 in Nash County to the late Johny Raymond and Mamie Joyner Hendricks. Edward was a life time member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Director and Teacher. Published Monday, December 23, 2013 11:25 pm
1091.	Local FBLA students receive state and national recognition at competitions Nash-Rocky Mount Public School students from Northern Nash, Rocky Mount and Southern Nash high schools recently received state and national recognition at Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitions. Published Tuesday, October 2, 2007 10:50 pm
1092.	DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Hostess Martha Gallop introduced the speaker, Mike Moss, a very experienced meteorologist who is a weather forecaster in Raleigh. He is a Rocky Mount native and Northern Nash High School graduate whose fascination with weather started as a young child with “Weather: A Golden Guide,” a book his parents gave him. DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:21 pm
1093.	THOMAS PERRY BASS Published Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:27 pm
1094.	Peachtree Community News For this Sunday morning worship, Pastor Whitehouse led the choir as it sang “Ancient Words”, by De Shazo. The sanctuary flowers were given by Catherine Gupton in memory of her mother, Kate Wester, and her husband, G. B. Gupton. For the children’s sermon Beverly Wilson showed the children some maple tree seeds. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:25 pm
1095.	More homes planned for Spring Hope area NASHVILLE - Two new subdivisions proposed for the Spring Hope area have had sketch plans approved by the Nash County Planning Board, giving developers one year to submit preliminary construction plans.The David Brantley & Sons, Inc. subdivision, consisting of 14 new residential lots on 27.35 acres off Stallings and Hayes Road was one of two proposals discussed at the June 16 planning board meeting. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:02 pm
1096.	TERRY ANN FREEMAN Published Monday, May 23, 2022 4:03 pm
1097.	Nash County GOP candidates attend meet-and-greet A packed house at the Nashville Elks Lodge was the scene Feb. 8 of the Nash GOP Candidates' Meet & Greet, with over one hundred and thirty in attendance. A score of candidates had festively arrayed tables replete with signs, buttons, cups, stickers, shirts and promotional cards, but candidates moved freely through the crowd to visit. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 14, 2024 10:26 pm
1098.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation, family and friends welcomed a number of new visitors. They all worshiped our Lord.The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was loving presented to glorify God by Catherine Gupton in loving memory of her husband G.B. Gupton Special music: Jane May performed a piano solo. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, April 28, 2021 10:32 pm
1099.	What does election law appeal say about North Carolina voters? The decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (4th Circuit Court of Appeals) on North Carolina's new election law has brought about much discussion about its implications. What I have not seen is a discussion on what the decision says about the voters of North Carolina.Many implications about North Carolina voters are indicated by the decision and those who support that decision. LETTERS / Published Wednesday, September 28, 2016 10:37 pm
1100.	Joyner noted for 25 years of service HHHunt's Spring Arbor Senior Living, provider of senior assisted living and memory care, celebrated the 25th anniversary of team member Idexter Joyner on Friday, July 17. Joyner has been with Spring Arbor Senior Living since the community opened in 1995 and has served in roles of Resident Care Director, Cottage Care Coordinator, Resident Assistant, Housekeeper, and most recently Medication Technician. Published Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:47 pm