The Nashville Graphic

1401.	Parade is held in honor of local boy Members of the Nash County Sheriff's Office, along with area fire departments and car and motorcycle clubs, brought smiles to a two-year-old boy's face recently when they held a parade in his honor. The parade was held to celebrate the end of chemotherapy treatment for soon-to-be two-year-old Michael Ward, Jr.Ward was diagnosed with stage four cancer last December. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 24, 2020 10:55 pm
1402.	Nash County Blood Drives for July 2013 Friday, July 5 from 12 until 5 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, near JCP, 1100 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky MountMonday, July 8 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Bethelehm Baptist Church, 305 South Halifax Road, Rocky MountTuesday, July 9 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Environmental Services Building, Thrope Road, Rocky Mount Published Tuesday, July 2, 2013 10:45 pm
1403.	Stony Creek Rescue to cease operation The Stony Creek area of Rocky Mount is losing its rescue squad indefinitely.Nash County Emergency Services Director Scott Rogers said the Stony Creek rescue squad has been unable to find enough volunteers and is no longer able to maintain its contract with the county. The rescue squad is closing on December 31. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 3, 2021 10:56 pm
1404.	Richardson Funeral Home to return to Nashville NASHVILLE - One of the state's oldest family-owned and operated funeral homes is returning to its roots in Nashville, with the announcement coming seven years after fire destroyed the business at 204 N. Alston Street.Richardson Funeral Home, which opened in Nashville in 1918 only to suffer a fire one hundred years later, is "planning to come back in the near future," according to Tabitha Richardson, who shared the news with the Nashville town council at their April 8 meeting. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:15 pm
1405.	SYBIL LEIGH BAKER SANDY CROSS - Sybil Leigh Baker, 65, passed away, Sunday, July 18, 2010. She was born July 30, 1944 in Nash County. She was the daughter of the late Sam C. and Letha Viverette Baker. Sybil was preceded in death by two sisters, Beulah House and Madelle Baker, one brother, Futrell Baker. Published Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:35 pm
1406.	Know the warning signs of Methamphetamine production Dear editor:As most already know, the opiate epidemic has been worsening, each year claiming more lives than the last. What is less known by the general public is the problem with Methamphetamines has been growing over the last several years as well. LETTER: / Published Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:44 pm
1407.	Christmas in Middlesex, 1 A FUN RIDE –– Despite a little drizzle and cold temperatures, the Middlesex Christmas Parade took place Saturday bringing smiles to both spectators and participants. The passengers of this float are obviously having fun riding in the parade. GRAPHIC PHOTOS BY JO ANNE COOPER / Published Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:13 pm
1408.	Spring Hope receives $3 million in state funding The Town of Spring Hope has received $3 million in state funds to address problems with its aging water infrastructure, with Mayor Kyle Pritchard crediting to NC House District 25 Representative Allen Chesser, Majority Leader Rep. John Bell and State Senator Lisa Barnes."We've had no major capital improvement money on some of this in decades," Pritchard said, explaining that some of the materials used in Spring Hope's underground water systems were breaking down from age, such as terracotta from the 1920s and iron from the 1950s and 1960s. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:51 pm
1409.	Local officials look at capital projects An update on capital projects was on the list of topics covered at a recent meeting between Nash County Commissioners and the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education.The two boards meet twice a year as part of a signed agreement. Shannon Davis, Director of Maintenance for Nash-Rocky Mount Schools, provided information on Nash Community College's Building C, which would eventually house the Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School program. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Thursday, December 1, 2016 12:14 am
1410.	FIGHTING CHILDHOOD CANCER pics, 1 Pictured above is eight-year-old Hunter Rains getting his head shaved by Brooke Edge. He is the son of Kenneth and Kathy Rains and has a little sister, Amanda. Graphic photos by Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, March 20, 2012 11:03 pm
1411.	Certificates presented Margaret Sink presented Margie Parker Brantley with three supplemental certificates for her ancestors who served in the War for Southern Independence. They were David Lawrence Batts, who was taken prisoner, and confined to Point Lookout, Md., until he was exchanged and paroled; John Lewis Dickens Batts, who survived the war; and William Calvin Batts, who was wounded, captured, exchanged, and paroled, at Appomattox Court House, Va. Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:57 pm
1412.	Firefighters drill for confined space rescue Nashville firefighters spent Tuesday training how to safely react if someone becomes trapped in a grain bin or silo. The training was part of the process for firefighters to received confined space certification. Joe Burris provided the training for the department. Fire Chief Chris Joyner said after Tuesday's training, all of Nashville's full-time firefighters would be trained in confined space. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 19, 2020 10:30 pm
1413.	Locals celebrate MLK legacy To keep the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. alive, everyone has to do their part. That was the challenge issued by Dr. William T. Wright on Sunday afternoon at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet, sponsored by Nashville's Willing Workers. The event was slated to be held on Sunday, January 17 but was postponed due to inclement weather. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 3, 2016 10:54 pm
1414.	Nashville approves budget Nashville’s Town Council approved an $8.5 million budget at the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday night. The budget is a $697,000 increase from the budget adopted during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The budget does not include any water or sewer increases and the property tax rate remains the same. Town Manager Preston Mitchell reported to council members last month that citizens would not see an increase in their water and sewer bills, since Rocky Mount was not proposing any increases. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 5, 2012 10:54 pm
1415.	It’s time our legislators attend to the needs of the people, not their wants Dear Editor: The Annexation debate started and continues because of the “needs” of the people versus the “wants” of manmade entities. It is time that we ask our legislative representative to give priority consideration to the “needs” of the people’s freedoms and rights over the wants of manmade entities such as municipalities, organizations, lobbying organizations, and corporations. Some the peoples freedoms and rights are the freedom to choose with whom we associate, the right to own property without infringement on those rights, and the right to the pursuit of happiness. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR / Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:15 pm
1416.	SANTA LETTERS Dear Santa, I am almost two years now and I have a little brother on the way. So I would like to have babies, things to draw and color with and riding toys. I am a real good girl and I am going to be the best big sister. Published Monday, December 23, 2013 11:25 pm
1417.	NFD Auxiliary Reverse Raffle nets $14,400 There were many winners at the Nashville Fire District Auxiliary’s annual Reverse Raffle, held on Friday, June 4 at Nash Community College but six took home the big prize. The auxiliary hosts the event each year as its major fund raiser. Proceeds from the event fund injury prevention, life safety and educational programs that directly impact the Nashville community. Published Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:32 pm
1418.	Festival is successful due to many people The 17th Nashville Blooming Festival is now behind us but not without some good memories and a few growing pains.It’s hard to believe it was 17 years ago we held the first event with around 4,000 people attending. This year’s event brought well over the expected 25,000. We possibly reached that number by the end of Friday night! Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
1419.	Stonewall Jackson to perform in Spring Hope Spring Hope welcomes Stonewall Jackson to its Opry House Friday night, July 24th at 7 p.m. Other entertainment includes The Malpass Family, Marshall Stephenson and the Blue Grass Train, Sara Dew (winner of the NC-SC Colgate Country Showdown), Traci Batten Radford and Commedian Cousy Brossey, Clyde Mattocks and Curtis Lee. According to his biography on his website written by Bob Neal, Stonewall became the first and only unknown artist ever signed to the Grand Ole Opry. With his natural singing abilities, he quickly became a star. Published Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:02 am
1420.	SUMMER READING KICKOFF SUMMER READING - Nashville's Harold D. Cooley Library hosted a Summer Reading Kick-off on June 20 to get ready for its Summer Reading Program, which runs through the month of July. Because heroes is the theme for this year's program, the library hosted some heroes of its own at the kick-off event. Firefighters, police officers and farmers were on hand to show off their equipment and Community Services Officer Jennifer Bull painted youth's faces at the event. Published Wednesday, July 15, 2015 11:02 pm
1421.	Nashville teen dies from gun accident A 2021 Nash Central High School graduate passed away Monday due to an accidental firearm discharge.The Nashville Police Department responded to a call for service at Wheeless Drive Monday at approximately 1:12 pm for a reported deceased male. Upon arrival, Nashville Fire Department and Nash County Emergency Services provided assistance in medical treatment however, 18 year old, Derrick Macklin Jr. was already deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 10:25 pm
1422.	Oh Christmas Tree! Each year, I tell myself that I’m going to put my Christmas tree up early. And each year, as Thanksgiving approaches, I start making plans as to when I’m going to actually leave the house and go and get my tree. This year, I decided on Black Friday. I would already be out and about and what better day to buy a tree? So as I made my Black Friday list on Thanksgiving Day, I made a mental note to also include picking up a Christmas tree as part of my early morning plans. Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:00 pm
1423.	Community honors law enforcement Local law enforcement officers and firefighters got a chance to sit down to a hot meal last Friday, thanks to a Nashville community. The Richardson Court community came together to host a law enforcement appreciation lunch for Nashville's Police Department and the Nash County Sheriff's Office on Friday. The community also invited the fire department to attend. Hinnant, who organized the event, said the event was a way to recognize and show appreciation for the work law enforcement officers and firefighters do each day. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 19, 2017 11:00 pm
1424.	RED OAK NEWS Welcome to Butch, Rochelle, and Sarah Harrison; Amber Abell; and Pier Rochelle who joined the church family at Red Oak Baptist Church!Several princesses, superheroes, animals, and other interesting characters were seen at the Community Trunk or Treat at Ennis Park on Sunday, October 26! The children and adults enjoyed the decorated trunks, fire truck, giveaways, candy, and hot dogs! SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:59 pm
1425.	Backward Glances BPW OFFICERS - This photo originally published in The Graphic on May 10, 1977. The Nashville Business and Professional Women's Club officers pictured are, left to right, Gertrude Kennedy, first vice-president; Joetta Rinehart, state president; Barbara High, president; Betty Norman, second vice-president; Julia Savage, secretary; and Shirley House, treasurer. A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST / Published Wednesday, January 16, 2019 9:56 pm
1426.	Hunt, Denton wed Codi Christine Hunt and Zachary Allen Denton were united in marriage on October 9, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. The wedding and reception were held at The Historic Timberlake House in Louisburg.The bride's parents are Shannon Hunt and the late Wesley Hunt of Louisburg. Published Wednesday, January 12, 2022 10:58 pm
1427.	Citizen complains about firearm training A local woman came before Nash County Commissioners on Monday asking them to look into what she says is illegal firearms training near her house.Dorothy Battle, who lives on Taylors Store Road, told commissioners that every weekend all she hears is the constant sound of gunfire and explosions. Battle said the gunfire is constant over the weekend, five to eight hours a day. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:42 pm
1428.	Momeyer to plan Town Hall meetings MOMEYER- Town officials in Momeyer are planning a series of 'town hall' meetings, where residents living in the ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction), such as the Hinton Plantation, will be invited to talk about potential benefits of annexation.Driving the decision, according to Mayor Will Funderburg, is the progress of bills in both the NC Senate and House that would eliminate ETJ's. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:41 pm
1429.	Nashville Council changes mind on Drake St. parking Nashville's Town Council has changed its tune about not allowing parking on Drake Street. Council members unanimously amended a decision made earlier this month to not allow any parking on Drake Street after agreeing to keep the street a one-way street. Drake Street currently has nine on-street parking spots between Washington and Elm Street. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:36 pm
1430.	Trick-or-treat trail, pics 3 Raegan Stallings, 3, enjoys the bouncy slide this past Saturday at Bell's Ace Hardware Fall Festival event. The event included games, a bounce house, food as well as vendors. Published Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:32 pm
1431.	Sometimes there's more than meets the eye I feel the need to set the record straight regarding press association awards since some neighboring newspapers recently announced their winnings.This is not meant to trivialize awards won by other publications. It's just really not fair to our veteran reporter, Amanda Clark, that I not explain the process to enter and/or win NC Press Awards. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:48 pm
1432.	Sharp Shooters BUNN -- Precipitation is always in the forecast when the Bunn Wildcats are on a red-hot streak from the field. That’s because the Wildcats have a tendency to rain 3-pointers on defenses that aren’t as disciplined as they need to be. If an opponent chooses to play zone against the Wildcats, that’s almost a sure-fire bad strategy. But Bunn has also learned how to break down man-to-man defenses -- usually off penetration -- before dishing the ball out to an open shooter, whose defender has sagged into the lane. Geoff Neville, Graphic Sports Writer / Published Wednesday, February 3, 2010 1:17 pm
1433.	2006 ELECTION COUNTY RESULTS (· STATE WINNERS) N-RMS Board of Education District 4 Reggie Blackburn 375 W. Mark Bryant 490 Mary Lewis Foote 748 Published Wednesday, November 8, 2006 1:34 am
1434.	Nash County Blood Drives for May 2016 Monday, May 2 from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department, 300 Taylor Road, SharpsburgSaturday, May 7 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Capital Ford Lincoln, 2012 Stone Rose Drive, Rocky MountTuesday, May 10 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Stony Hill FWB Church, 9649 Stony Hill Church Road, MiddlesexSaturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Light of Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 510 S Glendale Avenue, Rocky Mount Published Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:58 pm
1435.	Nash County Blood Drives for May 2016 Monday, May 2 from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department, 300 Taylor Road, SharpsburgSaturday, May 7 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Capital Ford Lincoln, 2012 Stone Rose Drive, Rocky MountTuesday, May 10 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Stony Hill FWB Church, 9649 Stony Hill Church Road, MiddlesexSaturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Light of Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 510 S Glendale Avenue, Rocky Mount Published Wednesday, April 20, 2016 10:39 pm
1436.	Johnsie Naomi Gray Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 7:18 am
1437.	Funeral homes show appreciation to local law enforcement officers Two funeral homes teamed up to show their appreciation for local law enforcement and first responders. Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations in Nashville, with help from Joyner's Funeral Home in Wilson, served lunch to hundreds of law enforcement officers, fire fighters and other first responders last month as part of an appreciation event. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 12, 2016 11:21 pm
1438.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from March 2 through 6. Published Wednesday, March 11, 2020 11:09 pm
1439.	QUARTERLY BENEVOLENCE InJoy Thrift Store presented over $40,000 in donations to around a dozen non-profit organizations on Monday morning. The donations were from the second quarter earnings, including April, May and June. InJoy has been giving back since it opened almost two years ago. Those receiving donations include My Sister's House and Faith Christian Ministries. Since opening, InJoy has donated nearly $88,464 to local Christian-supported ministries and another $88,465 to DOOR International. The store will celebrate its second birthday with a celebration on Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the store at 1020 Liberty Lane in Rocky Mount. Published Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:47 pm
1440.	SANTA FOR SENIORS The Nash County Senior Center delivered over 100 bags of Christmas gifts to area seniors just before the holidays. Santa for Seniors is a collaboration with Walgreens to provide needed items for seniors around the holidays. Walgreens delivered 22 bags for the senior center while Scott Rogers and Chris Bissette, of the Nash County Fire Marshal’s Office, delivered 19 bags. Pictured above, Scott Rogers loads gifts to deliver to seniors on December 19. Published Tuesday, January 7, 2014 11:23 pm
1441.	Paying tribute The Patriot Guard escorts the remains of PFC William Hoover Jones last Thursday on Highway 64 to Rocky Mount. Published Wednesday, June 26, 2019 10:38 pm
1442.	Nash UNC Health Care Foundation's Blue Jeans & BBQ is rescheduled Nash UNC Health Care Foundation's Blue Jeans & BBQ scheduled for Friday, April 24th is rescheduled to Friday, September 11th at the Power House, Rocky Mount Mills. The announcement states, "We have so much planned for our new fundraising event and we look forward to seeing you in September." Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:32 pm
1443.	Nash County Blood Drives Tuesday, July 2 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Outback Steakhouse in Rocky Mount, 210 Gateway BoulevardTuesday, July 2 from 4 until 7 p.m. at Zaxby’s in Rocky Mount, 1410 Jeffreys RoadFriday, July 5 from 12 until 5 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, near JCP, 1100 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount Published Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:54 pm
1444.	RIBBON CUTTING Caleb Shockley, Nashville Police officer, Chris Joyner, Nashville Fire Chief, Randy Lansing, Nashville Town Manager, Bill Lumpp, Nashville Town Council member, Terrie Condery, Restaurant General Manager, Joel Hartwell, Vice-President of Scottish Food Systems, Sharon Williams, Area Supervisor for Scottish Food Systems, Tammy Leggett, Director of Operations for Scottish Food Systems, and Cliff Joyner, Nashville Chamber of Commerce President. Published Wednesday, January 3, 2024 10:52 pm
1445.	Bennett College to host banquet The Bennett College for Women Eastern North Carolina Alumnae Chapter will host “On Fire for Higher Education,” a student recruitment forum and banquet at the Rocky Mount Gateway Center, Thursday, September 24, 2009. The student recruitment forum will be held at 6:00 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 7:00 p.m. Published Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:27 pm
1446.	Communities laud annual achievements Seven local communities came together on Saturday night to celebrate their accomplishments over the past year. The Community and Rural Development Council host the banquet each year to fellowship and celebrate achievements. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 9, 2011 12:12 am
1447.	FIRST FOURTH pics, 1 Joshua Walters, seven months, spent his first July Fourth in Castalia. He is the son of Christy and Jason Walters, of Nashville. Published Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:00 pm
1448.	Nash County Blood Drives for September 2012 Thursday, September 13 from 12 until 5:30 p.m. at Winstead Avenue Elementary School, 991 South Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount Thursday, September 13 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Fellowship Church, 1114 S. First Street, Nashville Tuesday, September 18 from 2 until 5 p.m. at Wal-Mart in Nashville, 1205 Eastern Avenue Published Tuesday, September 11, 2012 11:35 pm
1449.	“Paint the Town Pink” To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Nash County Health Department visited local businesses to “Paint the Town Pink.” Pictured, Capri McDonald (at right), Health Educator for the Nash County Health Department, delivers a pink ribbon to Linda Hawkins, of My Sister’s House. October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:02 pm
1450.	Longtime emergency services professional weighs in on Nash County EMS issues Nash County Citizens, As a former volunteer Fire Chief and paid Fire Captain with 30 years of service to Nash County and a lifelong resident who is now retired as a volunteer, I have asked myself many questions about how our EMS service arrived at the point where it is today.Here is my synopsis: LETTER TO THE EDITOR / Published Wednesday, July 10, 2024 10:17 pm
1451.	Nashville man lights up Christmas You may not know Phil Davenport by name but chances are, you'd know his house. Every Christmas, the Nashville man fills his yard with numerous Christmas decorations to celebrate the season. Davenport said he loves Christmas and enjoys decorating and sharing his love with others. "I love Christmas time," he said. "Christmas is supposed to be color." AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:19 pm
1452.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A driving while intoxicated was reported on 8/27/17 at N Halifax Road and Joe Ellen RoadA larceny of a firearm was reported on 8/27/17 at 2523 N Browntown RoadA damage to vehicle was reported on 8/27/17 on US 64 Eastbound at the 450 mile marker Published Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:26 pm
1453.	Tricks and treats are found downtown! pics, 1 Jill Boone, owner of Jody’s of Nashville (right) and longtime employee Jennifer Allen, get into the Christmas Spirit while passing out Halloween candy. Graphic photos by Jo Anne Cooper & Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2014 10:47 pm
1454.	Rosenwald School holds open house Former students shared memories of their time at the Castalia Rosenwald School during an open house event held on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Castalia Community Development Corporation, who has been working to restore the school so it can be used by the community. The historic Rosenwald School, known in the community as the Castalia Elementary School, was established in 1920 to serve African American children in the community. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:51 pm
1455.	COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN EVENTS While many events are being cancelled due to COVID-19, some Halloween festivities are still being offered this year, although with a much different twist.Nash County Recreation and Senior Services is partnering with the Town of Nashville to offer a drive-thru Halloween experience, or trick-or-treat trail, on Tuesday, October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.The event will be held in the parking lot of the Claude Mayo Administration Building, at 120 W Washington Street. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:34 pm
1456.	Nash awards bid to local contractor A bid has been awarded to a local contractor that will build the upcoming Nash County Pet Connection Center animal shelter.Bids were opened in April and the lowest base bid the county has received was from R&L Builders out of Battleboro.Nash County Director of Utilities and Facilities Jonathan Boone said R&L Builders built an animal facility in Wilson and assisted the county with construction of the Southern Nash Senior Center. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 1, 2022 11:10 pm
1457.	Meet and greet Bobby Joe Fisher, chairman of the board of supervisors of the Nash Soil and Water Conservation District, and District Attorney Robert Evans, top prosecutor for Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson counties, talk during last week's local candidate meet and greet. Several candidates and a packed house of interested voters attended the event hosted by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and held at the Nashville Recreation Center. Published Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:43 pm
1458.	Nash County Animal Friends' Notebook Outside "Pets" Need Love Too! So many dogs live outside, not part of the family. That is a shame.. but we do want to remind people that if you do have an outside pet...the following is required: CAROL VIERELA, NASH COUNTY ANIMAL FRIENDS / Published Wednesday, January 9, 2019 10:45 pm
1459.	2026 PRIMARY ELECTION - NASH COUNTY US SENATEDaryl Farrow (D)Justin E. Dues (D)Roy Cooper (D)Robert Colon (D) Published Wednesday, February 25, 2026 8:10 pm
1460.	Nash County Blood Drives for February 2018 Thursday, February 8 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Rocky Mount Moose Lodge, 521 Country Club Road, Rocky MountFriday, February 9 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Braswell Memorial Library, 727 North Grace Street, Rocky MountThursday, February 15 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Nash Health Care Systems, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount Published Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:18 pm
1461.	Another viewpoint on closing our borders Dear Editor: I recently received an email that gave me a different viewpoint on President Trump's temporary ban to allow citizens from seven Middle East countries into the United States. These same seven countries had been on President Obama's blacklist and was made a requirements by President Trump's Executive Order. Letters / Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:27 pm
1462.	Budget is presented to Nashville Town Council Nashville’s Town Council got a first glimpse at the 2008-2009 budget at its meeting on Tuesday night. The $7 million budge includes $4.3 million in general funds and $2.7 million in enterprise funds. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008 2:31 am
1463.	NCC STUDENTS VISIT WASHINGTON, D.C. Nash Community College students and faculty toured Washington, D.C. Friday, October 6, 2017. The group, consisting of 52 participants, began the day at the National Museum of the American Indian where they saw a special Inca Road exhibit. Later, they visited the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and explored the National Mall and museums including visits to the White House, Smithsonian, Air and Space Museum, and more. Published Tuesday, November 21, 2017 11:16 pm
1464.	Nashville most always makes a good first impression I finally got a chance to meet Nashville’s new fire chief Friday night at the Nashville Fire Department Auxiliary’s Reverse Raffle. Randy Goodrod seems quite excited to be here and was overwhelmed with the hometown hospitality he received when arriving in Nashville. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10:55 pm
1465.	Construction on town hall on schedule Construction on Nashville’s Town Hall is moving along at a steady pace, Town Manager Preston Mitchell said. The new town hall will be located on Barnes Street, next to the Nashville Fire and Police Departments. The town already owns the land. The new facility will be 4,457 square foot, which is around 500 square foot larger than the town’s current facility on Washington Street. However, Mitchell said the new facility will better utilize space so it will seem a lot larger than the current facility. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:05 pm
1466.	ANNIVERSARY Pete and Patricia House of Alexander, NC celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on November 18. They were married in 1967 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Rocky Mount. They have three daughters: Elsa McBride and husband, Ron, of Fayetteville, Lea Colletti and husband, Mike, of Wade and Erin Morrow and husband, Ryan, of Tampa, FL. Published Tuesday, November 20, 2012 10:48 pm
1467.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A domestic was reported on 9/11/17 at 1498 Broken RoadA possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver cocaine and maintaning a place for a controlled substance was reported on 9/11/17A breaking, entering and larceny was reported on 9/11/17 at 4124 Langley Road Published Wednesday, September 20, 2017 10:30 pm
1468.	RED OAK NEWS The Mission Friends, Girls in Action, and Royal Ambassadors met Wednesday, September 1 at Red Oak Baptist Church with great attendance. This is the first time meeting since last year with the pandemic. They had a great time! AWANA met Wednesday, September 8. The 2 organizations will be meeting with the missions groups meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights and AWANA meeting 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights. The groups will take turns meeting on 5th Wednesdays. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, September 8, 2021 10:27 pm
1469.	BETTY RAMSEY DAUGHTRIDGE Betty Ramsey Daughtridge, 76, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Guardian Care in Rocky Mount. The family received friends at Bowling Funeral Home on Monday, January 29, 2007 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Funeral services were conducted at Bowling Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 10:00 am officiated by her son, Rev. Richard Daughtridge and Rev. Wayne House. Published Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:05 am
1470.	Etheridge lists his goals for new year After one of the most challenging years in our nation’s history, it is with thanks to God that I take time to reflect on the past year and share my goals for 2010. Published Tuesday, December 29, 2009 10:25 pm
1471.	Reader speaks out about Rocky Mount’s proposed forced annexation Dear Editor, Forceful annexation is not “The American Way.” It is just Wrong with a capital “W”. It is stealing from the people, taking something that is not yours. Keeping us at the mercy of your hands, which are forcefully pushing us to the bottom. We chose not to live with-in the city limits although, we do support the city. We shop in Rocky Mount which helps the city strive and grow. There is no need for what they are doing to us. Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:13 pm
1472.	Halloween at Cooley Library pics 2 Blaine Hale, 3, shows off his cowboy moves during a game at Nashville’s Cooley Library on Saturday. The library partnered with Nashville Recreation and the Fire Department for this year’s Halloween festivities. Graphic photos by Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, November 3, 2010 12:46 am
1473.	Youth Day offers day of activities Over a hundred youth participated in a variety of activities at the Sixth Annual Youth Day at Glover Park on Saturday. The annual event continues to be a success, as more youth are coming out to participate and more volunteers are getting involved. Lena Sessoms, one of the organizers of the event, said this year, more churches stepped up to help. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2011 2:19 am
1474.	Nash County Blood Drives for June 2012 Thursday, June 14 from 1 until 5 p.m. at Draka Eleveator Products, 2151 North Church Street, Rocky Mount Thursday, June 14 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department, 7951 Red Oak Blvd, Red Oak Tuesday, June 19 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Boddie Noell, 1021 Noell Lane, Rocky Mount Published Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:59 pm
1475.	Momeyer bumps price of vanity plates; solicits event ideas MOMEYER - Town of Momeyer vanity license plate tags, a revived custom since the town incorporated in the 1990s but with history stretching back to the 1950s, are now available for free to town residents who come in showing valid vehicle registrations that verify town taxes paid to Momeyer.Anyone else who wants one, Council members decided April 8, will have to pay $15, including residents who live in the town's ETJ, or extra-territorial jurisdiction. The town is on its third 100-unit batch of plates, which previously sold for $4.30, but officials noted that the plates have become collectors' items. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:22 pm
1476.	April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month . . . “It’s time to talk about it!” Dear Editor:My Sister’s House provides services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Nash and Edgecombe Counties. In 2013 we served 54 sexual assault victims. One sexual assault victim is one too many. Letter to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, April 15, 2014 11:03 pm
1477.	Peachtree Community News On Sunday the folks at Peachtree Church had a glorious day as they celebrated the 200th anniversary of the church. The weather was drizzly as the day started, but it developed into a gorgeous afternoon of autumn sunshine. There was an overflow crowd of people who came from far and wide to share in the Homecoming festivities. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, September 29, 2009 11:55 pm
1478.	Elks honor Coopers Firefighter on Flag Day NASHVILLE - A much-lauded Coopers volunteer fireman has been honored by Elks Lodge #1038 at Birchwood as the recipient of an American flag for Elks Flag Day 2024.Aaron Becerra of Sandy Cross was celebrated Thursday, June 27, in a ceremony at the Elks Lodge, with several of his fellow fire and rescue mates nearby. About forty people were in attendance. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 10, 2024 10:17 pm
1479.	Holland has been a huge asset to Nash County The beginning of a new year tends to make us stop and think about change and fresh, new beginnings. So far, it seems 2015 has done just that.Just last week, one of my closest friends, the Director of My Sister’s House, Meredith Holland, walked over to let me know she’s moving. I knew the announcement was coming as she had mentioned the change as a long term plan –– but it happened quicker than either of us thought it would. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, January 14, 2015 10:48 pm
1480.	Agriculture Center offices re-open The Nash County Agriculture Center hosted an open house on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate its re-opening with the community. High humidity levels forced staff of the Nash County Cooperative Extension, the Farm Service Agency and Nash County Soil and Water to be relocated to the Nash County Administration Building for almost a year while renovations were completed. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 20, 2019 10:28 pm
1481.	NC Governor Cooper sworn in for second term Nash County native Roy Cooper was sworn in for his second term as North Carolina Governor on Saturday, January 9 in Raleigh.The theme of the Inaugural ceremony was "North Carolina: Strong, Resilient, Ready."Due to the ongoing pandemic, the ceremony was altered and attendance limited to follow COVID-19 safety protocols. Published Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:24 pm
1482.	Castalia solar farm approved for battery storage system NASHVILLE - Castalia may be small on the map, but it could end up having a sizeable energy footprint, now that a Battery Energy Storage system (BESS) has been approved as an addition to one of two solar farms in development in the town.The 31-megawatt BESS, remotely-monitored and designed to store energy produced by the Skylight Solar farm, would be made up of four climate-controlled units the approximate size of shipping containers with 10 racks of pressure-sealed a lithium-ion batteries; NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:30 pm
1483.	Red Cross honors Kitchin, Rogers at annual event The Frederick E. Turnage Chapter of the Red Cross recently honored local heroes at its annual Heroes Celebration.Presented by Hardee's, the Heroes Celebration was held at Benvenue Country Club in Rocky Mount. During the event, local heroes were honored who demonstrate the seven fundamental principles of the American Red Cross: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:47 pm
1484.	RED OAK NEWS The Baptist Men of Red Oak Baptist enjoyed their monthly breakfast meeting on Sunday, September 19.The North Carolina Mission Offering will continue through the month of September at Red Oak Baptist Church. This offering supports the work of Baptist Men and disaster relief as well as many other ministries throughout the state. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, September 22, 2021 10:43 pm
1485.	SANDY CROSS NEWS The Sandy Cross News Column is shorter this week due to Monday being Labor Day holiday. Saturday, September 7 at Kingdom International Church there will be a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds go toward Israel trip expenses for David Winstead & Gary Carpenter. For more information or to reserve your plate, contact David Winstead 252-285-1296 or Gary Carpenter 252-903-7308. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, September 4, 2019 10:38 pm
1486.	RED OAK NEWS The Baptist Men had their monthly breakfast and meeting on Sunday, May 17.The Ty Tharrington Benefit Pork Chop Dinner will be on Friday, May 29 at 11 am - 2 pm and 4 pm - 7 pm at the Red Oak Fire Department. Plate are $7 each. Contact Bryant Fisher, Dwight Fisher, or Pat Griffin for tickets.Register now for the 2nd annual Stop Hunger Now meal packing event hosted by Red Oak United Methodist Church scheduled for 9 am on Saturday, May 30. Suzy Pearce / Published Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:00 am
1487.	One sexual assault victim is one too many, let's all speak out Every year, thousands of North Carolinians – women, men and children – are victimized by sexual violence. Last year, according to the N.C. Council for Women, North Carolina's rape crisis centers provided assistance to over 7,000 victims of sexual assault. Sexual violence not only affects those who are victims, but it impacts families, friends, churches, communities and our society as a whole. According to S. Martin & S. Cloutier (1999), in North Carolina, one in five women have been sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. Letter to the Editor: / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2007 12:15 am
1488.	SCHOLARSHIP The Nashville Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW) recently announced its 2014 Hazel Armstrong Valentine Scholarship Recepient. The recipient was Keiosha L. Vines. Vines is the daughter of Keith and Natosha Vines, of Bailey. She is a 2014 graduate of Southern Nash High School and will be attending North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, where she will major in Physical Therapy. Published Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:51 pm
1489.	Agnes Gregory Lamm Published Monday, August 15, 2016 1:01 pm
1490.	Community says goodbye to local Boys & Girls Club Director Nashville's Boys and Girls Club is spending the summer without a director. Boris Ashford recently resigned as the Unit Director to move to Charlotte. Last Thursday, Rock Creek Baptist Church held a farewell dinner for Ashford and his family. Rock Creek Pastor Blake Dempsey applauded Ashford for the partnerships he had formed in his year and a half with the club. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016 11:21 pm
1491.	NRMS board opposes tax credits for special education The Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board unanimously passed a resolution opposing NC House Bill 344, “Tax Credits For Children With Special Needs,” at their meeting Monday night. This bill would reduce the millions of dollars NRMS currently receives in funding for exceptional children, the resolution states. Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, May 3, 2011 11:53 pm
1492.	Oak Level Community’s triumph is proof you should never give up! “Don’t ever give up” – one of the oldest cliches known to man, sure has proven true for one little local group. Oak Level Community Against Forced Annexation (OLCAFA) has fought long and hard, keeping the fuel to the fire fighting forced annexation both on the local and state level. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, July 5, 2011 11:48 pm
1493.	Boone turns 100 Ruth Boone would rather take exercise classes and spend her time walking around the courtyard of the Sterling House than playing BINGO and cards. Her family says being active is what has given Boone such a long, healthy life. Now that she’s 100, Boone doesn’t have any plans to stop her daily walks or exercise classes. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 9, 2012 10:52 pm
1494.	BIRDHOUSE DONATION Jennifer Assaff (center), the events manager from Raleigh for the Foundation for Fighting Blindness, received a bluebird house from Rocky Mount Kiwanis president Jon Wiggs (far right) and program chair Betsy Boddie (far left) at the October 14 luncheon meeting. Assaff discussed the various retina diseases, and promoted the 20th Western Classic and Barbecue fundraiser scheduled for October 23 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Conference Center. Published Tuesday, October 26, 2010 10:49 pm
1495.	COUNTY FUTSAL UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Recreation and Senior Services Youth Futsal Scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 6, 2019 11:18 pm
1496.	Nash and Edgecombe County boards meet The Nash and Edgecombe County boards met Tuesday morning to discuss reevaluations and possibly changing the cycle from eight to four years. Edgecombe County Commissioners adopted a resolution in August that supported the change to a four-year cycle. Edgecombe County wants Nash County to consider changing their cycle as well. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 21, 2007 10:25 am
1497.	Board approves $4.7 million bid for NNHS field house A new field house is in the works for athletes at Northern Nash High School, as the Nash County Board of Education approved a low bid from Berry Building Group for the new facility on Monday night. The low bid amount was $4,731,000. Angela Miller, Executive Director of Athletics, School Nutrition and Wellness, told board members that Nash County had committed $3 million to the project, leaving $$1,731,000. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 28, 2023 11:02 pm
1498.	Some bizarre news headlines to ponder It's been some time since we've cleaned up the files here at Soapbox headquarters. But, the jewels we have this week should more than make up for the weight. If nothing else, we once more confirm that truth is stranger than fiction. Much, much more stranger. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015 11:07 pm
1499.	Hopefully, you survived the storm of the century of the week If you're reading this, it is likely you survived the Storm of the Century of the Week. If you're not reading this, I don't know why, the Graphic is pretty cheap, has a lot of useful stuff, and after used, it is appreciated by good boy dogs and people looking to start a fire.According to TV media, every storm is "historic," and likely the end of mankind. Reporters often seem disappointed when we didn't all get freeze dried as they stand outside in sideways wind and sleet. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:32 pm
1500.	Flash flood on Hwy 581 leaves two dead in Spring Hope A man and a woman are dead, the victims of flash flooding last week in Spring Hope.Both victims were from Louisburg: 55-year-old Raymond Evans Jr. and 24-year-old Lottie Alston. They were driving a silver 2002 Honda Odyssey minivan around 2:15 p.m. last Wednesday afternoon in the area of 687 North NC-581 when the vehicle was swept off the right side of the road about 35 yards into a ravine during flash flooding. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 13, 2025 10:26 pm