The Nashville Graphic

1701.	Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebook Brrrrr… We have experienced a streak of unseasonably cold weather. NCAF would like to remind you that pets suffer from cold right along with humans. Their fur coats could be equated to human indoor clothing. When you go outside without outwear and feel cold, they feel cold at exactly that same rate. And they have no footwear! We’ve heard people say, “But my dog likes to stay outside!” We are fairly sure they would be much happier in a warm shelter. Kristy Carney, NASH COUNTY ANIMAL FRIENDS / Published Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:55 pm
1702.	Daughtridge kicks off campaign for State Treasurer NASHVILLE – State Representative and Rocky Mount businessman Bill Daughtridge kicked off his campaign for State Treasurer at a fundraising event at Rose Hill Conference Center. The campaign set a fundraising record in this kick-off event by raising more money in a single event than any Republican candidate has ever raised for the Treasurer's race in the history of North Carolina. Published Tuesday, March 13, 2007 11:02 pm
1703.	"All That Fall" to livestream Thurday night The first in a series of Samuel Beckett's radio plays, All That Fall, will stream live from the Imperial Centre Theatre on October 1st at 6 p.m. Eleven local actors have been rehearsing for the past two months to for the event. This production will be free to the public to listen online. A simultaneous listening group will meet at Larema Coffee House located at 106 S Washington Street, Rocky Mount. Published Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:37 pm
1704.	NASH COUNTY FUTSAL UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Listed are recent results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Futsal League: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 30, 2019 10:45 pm
1705.	It’s hot! Don’t forget, our furry friends get hot too! You know it’s hot outside when your dogs walk out the door and immediately turn right back around and go back in the house. But who knows, maybe my two girls are just spoiled? June was a pretty hot month though so I can’t even imagine what July and August are going to look like. Looks like my dogs may be spending a big portion of their summer inside with the air conditioner blasting. Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:36 pm
1706.	Southern Nash AFJROTC recognized by Congresswoman Renee Ellmers Southern Nash High School AFJROTC had an unexpected surprise on May 1 when a package from the US House of Representatives arrived with a copy of the Congressional Record for April 25, 2012. The Honorable Renee Ellmers stood before the House of Representatives and recognized the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit at Southern Nash High School. Published Tuesday, May 15, 2012 11:14 pm
1707.	As our foreign policy lies dying on Father’s Day Any father understands and sympathizes with the father of Bowe Bergdahl.Many fathers find the father of Beau Bergdahl repulsive.More people should be asking more questions about this prisoner-for-terrorists swap.All people should hate the politics of playing with people’s lives. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:47 pm
1708.	SANDY CROSS NEWS KIC Men's Fellowship had their meeting and breakfast on October 5. On Sunday October 6, service at Kingdom International was opened with announcements, prayer, and offering by youth pastor Steve Massey. The Praise Team led several selections. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:38 pm
1709.	Nashville Elementary kindergarten students receive books Kindergarten students at Nashville Elementary School were welcomed back to school with a gift from local business and industry leaders. “The Little Peoples Guide to the Big World” was presented to all kindergarten students and staff. The Little Peoples Guide is designed to educate children in an entertaining way while offering parents and educators a vehicle to explain and discuss timely subjects with children. Topics include going to the hospital, taking care of pets, manners, moving, glasses, teamwork, fire and safety, bad guys, nightmares, strangers, tears, bullying, being different, hurt feelings, jealously and many other subjects. Published Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:52 pm
1710.	DSS to host Fun Day The Nash County Department of Social Services will hold “Family Fun Day” at Spaulding Family Resource Center in Spring Hope on Saturday, November 1, from 1 to 3PM. “November is National Adoption Awareness Month and we are hoping that families will attend, enjoy the free food and games and learn more about foster care and adoption,” Sheila Jefferys, Adoption Supervisor, said. “There are children in Nash County and North Carolina who are in need of safe homes and would love to have a family to attend an event like this with!” Published Tuesday, October 21, 2008 10:24 pm
1711.	Local students get rare tour of OR during open house Perioperative Nurses Week allows students chance to explore careers in surgical nursing It’s hard to keep track of the latest fashion trends. One glance at a high school yearbook demonstrates that the coolest colors and accessories can change dramatically from year to year. But one Saturday, the most popular style was a green scrub suit when local high school students traded their blue jeans for OR attire during a Perioperative Nursing Week Open House held at the Mayo Surgery Pavilion on the campus of Nash Health Care. Published Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:48 pm
1712.	MLK event set for Jan. 19 at OD Moore Building NASHVILLE- The annual Martin Luther King Day Service in Nashville, planned by the Nashville Willing Workers and the Nash County Democratic Precinct Cluster, is planned at noon on Martin Luther King Day, Monday Jan. 19. The free event will be held at the O.D. Moore building at 808 S. Alston Street and includes lunch. Guest speaker will be Pastor James Gailliard of Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount. Galliard is also a former Representative from the North Carolina House 25th district, serving from 2019 to 2023. Published Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:35 pm
1713.	Nash County Blood Drives Thursday, October 12 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Rocky Mount Prepratory School, 3334 Bishop Road, Rocky MountThursday, October 12 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Rocky Mount Englewood Presbyterian, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky MountFriday, October 13 from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Rocky Mount Englewood Presbyterian, 100 South Engelwood Drive, Rocky Mount Published Wednesday, October 11, 2017 10:20 pm
1714.	Marie Baker enjoys life with her 68 ducks When Marie Baker calls, they come a waddling. “Here ducky, ducky, ducky,” Baker hollers. All of a sudden, 68 ducks come from every direction of Baker’s home on Old Carriage Road, running, half flying, to wherever Baker is calling from. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008 2:31 am
1715.	Bridge closure may impact Southern Nash High traffic As teachers and students return to school this month, the N.C. Department of Transportation reminds residents in Nash County of a closure south of Spring Hope that may impact commutes for the first few weeks of the school year.NCDOT closed down a section of Southern Nash High Road between N.C. 97 and Fire Tower Road on June 15 to allow crews with Sanford Contractors Inc. to replace the 57-year-old bridge over Toisnot Swamp. The bridge replacement is on schedule to be complete in mid-September. Published Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:08 pm
1716.	Backward Glances FAIR TIME – We found one more Rocky Mount Fair picture in the 1974 archives this week. Looks like these youngsters were enjoying the rides at the event. Published Tuesday, October 6, 2009 11:13 pm
1717.	Town denies daycare A proposed after school day care will have to locate elsewhere after both the planning board and town council rejected a special use permit for the facility. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 8, 2006 1:34 am
1718.	Richardson appointed to House seat ROCKY MOUNT — Barring any unforeseen circumstances, a Franklin County resident will be taking a seat in the General Assembly today. On Tuesday, the House District 7 Executive Committee voted to nominate Bobbie Richardson to fulfill the unexpired term of Angela Bryant. Gov. Pat McCrory was expected to sign the appointment order on Wednesday. CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, January 8, 2013 10:59 pm
1719.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS On Thursday night, Sue Shearin and Big Mike Tyndall picked up JoJo Ricks for a ride around the community and a trip to Red Oak to Griffins Store for their special Thursday night $6.00 pizzas. They went back to Sue's house for supper and lots of laughs. I think I feel a regular habit forming here folks. On Wednesday afternoon, with key board in tow, Sue Shearin picked up JoJo Ricks (again) and off they went to Rusty Chasons house in Rocky Mount to sing Gospel songs. Sue's playing as always was beautiful, but JoJo's singing was best described as "a joyful noise." JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:33 pm
1720.	HALLOWEEN SNAP-SHOTS, 3 We always knew there were super heroes at My Sister's House! Staff members find their super powers to greet trick-or-treaters during the Costume Parade in downtown Nashville. Pictured left to right are: Samantha Andelin, Dalena Raya, Cynthia Kornegay, Maria Salazar and Telisa Richardson. Published Wednesday, November 4, 2015 10:53 pm
1721.	Hoping new generation of doctors took advantage of Dr. Liverman’s wisdom of treating patients Nashville’s hometown doctor, Dr. Liverman, announced his retirement and it is a bittersweet moment for those of us whom he treated from a child to adult. I had gotten hives in the strawberry patch when I was a small “then colored child”, and he had my mother bring me to his house for a shot. As a mother myself, I called him on a Saturday evening because my younger son had stuck a berry in his nose. Dr. Liverman had me meet him at his office and when he got out of the car, he was dressed in a tux. Letter to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, September 6, 2011 10:55 pm
1722.	Nash man faces first degree murder charge The Nash County Sheriff's Office is investigating a domestic disturbance that resulted in a homicide Sunday morning. The sheriff's office was dispatched to 4678 Pine Street in Battleboro around 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, December 6 in reference to an unconscious subject. While enroute to the home, deputies were advised that the children of the residence had gone next door to a neighbor's house and stated that their mother, 34-year-old Tiara Laquan Dzikowski, had been stabbed by the suspect, Alexander Dayton Dzikowski, 33. Published Wednesday, December 9, 2020 11:08 pm
1723.	Nashville Christmas Celebration snapshots, 2 Brothers Corbin and Devin Clark (front L-R) dressed as reindeer while their younger brother, Brendin, 2, was Santa for Nashville's Children's Christmas Parade on Saturday. The Clark brothers won first place and $50 for their decoration. Published Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10:13 pm
1724.	An unconventional gift guide for 2020 Some would say 2020 can't get out of here fast enough, but we do still have Christmas and the joy it brings ahead of us.As usual, The Soapbox staff knows there are often last-minute gifts to buy, so we have worked really hard to compile a handy list for your use:•The MiniMe My Face Custom Pillow: For $20-$35, you can have your face put on a custom pillow in sizes from throw to body pillow. This is the perfect gift for someone who would love to cuddle up next to your face or for someone you'd like to freak out and make sure has nightmares for years. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 16, 2020 10:37 pm
1725.	DONALD SHERROD SANDY CROSS– Donald Sherrod, 71, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. He was born August 24, 1938 in Nash County, son of the late Hassell and Gracie Sherrod. Published Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:14 am
1726.	Celebrate Christmas at Hyde Square In 2001, Al and Barbara Hyde purchased one of Nashville’s historic treasures, the Ricks-Strickland house. Since that time, they have been quite busy restoring this Greek Revival home which is the sister home to Cooley Manor (Bissette-Gassaway) home. Al’s great-great aunt and uncle, Temperance and Fletcher Buchannan Ricks constructed their home around 1890. Contributed / Published Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:00 pm
1727.	Two vie for County Board A Nashville man threw his hat in the ring for a seat on Nash County’s Board of Commissioners. Jim Harris, of West Castalia Road, Nashville, filed for the District 1 seat on Friday. The seat is currently occupied by Lou Richardson of Nashville, who has filed for reelection. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:01 pm
1728.	New DWI agency opens in Nashville Martin DWI Services opened for business on Monday, January 24, 2011. Owner Rob Martin said the agency is licensed by the state of North Carolina to provide DWI substance abuse assessments and programs for those ordered to obtain them by the courts upon arrest or conviction for Driving While Impaired charges, or other substance abuse-related charges, such as possession of marijuana. Published Tuesday, January 25, 2011 10:17 pm
1729.	I'm glad I know who Jesus is My father in-law passed away last Sunday. He was a fine man. All of us had told him privately to let go of his troubles here and go on to Heaven. There he could see his son, Randy, who died just last month, his grandson, Christopher, that he had missed since his death in 1989. He would also see his mother, father, and brothers and sisters who were already there waiting for him. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:37 pm
1730.	Ruritans feed survivors at annual dinner There is no doubt each of us has been affected by cancer, either personally or through family, a friend or neighbor. In 2004, a Relay for Life organizer shared with Wayne Outlaw, a West Mount Ruritan member and the 2008 President of Ruritan National, how much it was costing to provide an annual dinner for cancer survivors. Outlaw gathered members from other clubs in Nash County and pitched the idea of Nash County Ruritans providing the dinner as an annual project. Club members were excited about the possibility of honoring these survivors, while at the same time shedding this responsibility from the Relay for Life organizers. Published Wednesday, April 20, 2016 10:39 pm
1731.	HOW DID NASH COUNTY VOTE? PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. Joe Biden (DEM) 25,702 49.58 Donald Trump (REP) 25,653 49.49 Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 10:23 pm
1732.	Nashville Town Council to decide fate of Western Avenue development Tuesday Nashville's Town Council will decide the fate of property along Western Avenue on Tuesday night.A public hearing was held for the second time for 608 Western Avenue last Wednesday night. The property is owned by Michael Hurt, a Franklin County developer.Hurt initially sought to rezone the entire 9.47 acres from R-10 (medium density residential) to MF (multi-family) in August but after opposition from neighbors and then a "no" vote from Nashville's Planning Board, Hurt withdrew his request. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 24, 2020 10:55 pm
1733.	Losing one more historic structure moves us a step closer to just another fast-food exit off the bypass Looking back over the last four decades, we've become pretty good at erasing more than a hundred years of history when it comes to Nashville's historic architecture.Nashville has been recognized nationally for its late 19th and early 20th century examples of Queen Anne, Victorian, Classical Revival and Neoclassical Revival architecture, including the Bissette-Cooley House, which we refer today as "the Cooley Manor." Fortunately this structure remains in good hands to ensure its future! Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, October 1, 2025 10:09 pm
1734.	Observations made at the NC State Fair The fall is my family’s favorite time of year for many reasons. The weather starts to turn to where it is safe to go outside, the kids’ fall sports seasons are nearing a tiny window of offseason, the holidays are creeping closer, and the state fair comes to town. Due to a number of circumstances, we didn’t get to go to N.C. State Fair last year. This year wasn’t looking much better, but three pleading faces put us on Highway 64 West Sunday. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:14 pm
1735.	MILITARY NEWS Coast Guard Seaman Christopher Douglas Joyner, son of Brenda Lynch, of Nashville, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center on June 3 in Cape May, N.J. As part of his training, Joyner satisfactorily completed: seamanship, fire fighting, small arms, manual of arms, close order drill, military drill, first aid and CPR. Published Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:51 pm
1736.	Primary election is March 3rd Saturday is the last day to place your vote early before the 2020 Primary Election on March 3. Early voting sites are open through Saturday, February 29. The polls are open from 8 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and will be open on Saturday, February 29 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Published Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:35 pm
1737.	Nashville plans street repairs A $500,000 award from Senator Lisa Barnes for street overlay projects means Nashville is looking to see which roadways are in greatest need. The Asphalt Street Overlay Project-Resolution 2024-12 was approved at the March 5 Nashville Town Council meeting, with eleven town streets on the list for repairs.Randy Lansing, Town Manager, said Public Works was recommending that listed streets be overlaid with a 1 ½" mix of hot mix asphalt, to be done by Stocks Engineering under a $21,800 contract. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10:32 pm
1738.	Spring Hope Chamber solicts DMV office The Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce plans to possibly add a license plate agency for the town.Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce President Mary Penny Kelley said the chamber is applying to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to run the license plate agency. "We've heard a lot of feedback from our citizens that they would use that and they thought it would bring a lot of people in from out of town to come to Spring Hope," she said. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:28 pm
1739.	IN THE FIELD Dispatchers train in mock accident Dispatchers got the opportunity to see firsthand what happens at the scene of an accident during a training exercise last week. The training involved a mock motor vehicle accident that resulted in a fatality and a seriously injured person. Both victims were trapped in the vehicle. Nashville's Fire Department was the first responder on the scene and with help from Coopers Firefighters, helped extract both victims from the vehicle. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 9, 2019 10:45 pm
1740.	Cedar Grove Elementary Jingle Walk 2017, pics 5 Teachers also participated in the Jingle Walk at Cedar Grove, wearing their best holiday attire. Pictured is second grade teacher Nadia Strickland. Published Wednesday, December 13, 2017 10:33 pm
1741.	CASTALIA COMMUNITY DAY Olbin Romero looks outside the window of the Nash County Smokehouse at the Castalia Community Fun Day, which was held at Castalia's park. Published Wednesday, August 7, 2019 10:36 pm
1742.	Gray walks across USA to support veterans In 2008, Eddie Gray began walking. His mission was simple; to bring awareness to veterans and the issues they face. Along the way, Gray has met with numerous public officials and veterans. This week, he met with officials in Nashville. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:37 pm
1743.	Nashville approves $12.5 million budget Nashville's 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget was approved last Thursday night, with one council member voting against the budget.Councilwoman Louise Hinton voted against approving the almost $12.5 million budget, stating that she felt it was bad timing for council to be increasing fees. Hinton said she was also concerned with the upcoming budget being such a large increase over the current year's budget. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10:40 pm
1744.	Red Oak Community News ‘Tis the season for family and friends to get together to celebrate Christmas. Approximately 35 family members had lunch at the home of Gaston Pearce on Sunday, Dec. 13. They traveled from Zebulon, Bunn, Middlesex, and other local cities. SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:17 pm
1745.	SANDRA JEAN ALFORD Published Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:07 pm
1746.	NCC donates PPE equipment Nash Community College officials delivered donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) to Nash UNC Health Care and Nash County Emergency Services on Friday, March 27, 2020."As healthcare employees and first responders care for patients amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, this is the least we can do to support them in this time of crisis," NCC President Lew Hunnicutt said. Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020 10:52 pm
1747.	Jo Ann's Place launches Child Abuse Prevention Month with open house Last year, Jo Ann's Place provided support and services for nearly 300 local children who were impacted by abuse and neglect. As April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, Jo Ann's Place - the Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson County Children's Advocacy Center of Southmountain Children and Family Services, invites the community to come together in support of children and families and to take an active role in preventing child abuse.The center will host a Child Abuse Prevention Month Open House on Wednesday, April 1, from 4-6 p.m. at 116 N. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount. Contributed / Published Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:07 pm
1748.	PRIMARY ELECTION Arrington wins vote for Nash County board seat Close to 21,000 Nash County voters cast votes in the 2020 Primary Election. The District One seat on the Nash County Board of Commissioners was the sole local seat up for grabs. Marvin Arrington, of Battleboro, won the seat, receiving 1,462, or 71.21 percent, of the votes. His opponent, Mike Johnson, received 591, or 28.79 percent, of the votes. Arrington will take the place of Commissioner Lou Richardson who has served District One for many years. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:48 pm
1749.	Officials celebrate opening of EMS station NASHVILLE - Just over a year after breaking ground at the site of Nashville's EMS Station, Nashville leaders, along with Nash County Commissioners, planning staff and Emergency Services staff, celebrated the building's completion. An official ribbon cutting was held on Monday afternoon at the new building, located on Western Avenue in Nashville's Business Park. Nash County Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley said already, the Nashville station has responded to 181 calls since opening on August 31. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 5, 2016 10:42 pm
1750.	NPD, NFD denied grants Nashville Fire Chief Randy Goodbrod and Police Chief Tom Bashore came before council members on Tuesday night with ideas to fund equipment needs originally planned for purchase through grant monies. Both departments were recently denied grants that would assist the departments in purchasing needed equipment.Goodbrod told council members that the department was in need of new self-contained breathing apparatus and had planned to purchase new ones with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:49 pm
1751.	Library renovation to start in 2007 Joyner's Grocery will have one last holiday in Nashville before Cooley Library relocates to the Church Street building. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:06 pm
1752.	New owners take helm at Fawn Electronics Fawn Electronics, an electronics manufacturing service in Nashville’s Business Park, has been bought by ACDi in Maryland. ACDi is the largest electronics manufacturing services provider in Maryland. According to a press release, ACDi has entered into a long-term lease on the existing facility in Nashville Business Park and expects to retain all employees at the facility. Published Tuesday, February 14, 2012 11:23 pm
1753.	Spring Hope votes to collect garbage in-house The Town of Spring Hope will do their own garbage pick up, board members agreed Monday night. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 11, 2007 12:01 am
1754.	Nash County Blood Drives for MARCH 2015 Thursday, March 19 from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Spring Hope Elementary School, Spring Hope. Published Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:47 pm
1755.	SANDY CROSS NEWS Staff and students of Coopers Elementary School attended the "Elementary School Appreciation Day" on Saturday 1/25 at Wesleyan College. They were treated to a basketball game, fun and prizes. At Christian Fellowship Church on 1/26, Pastor Daniel Parker gave the morning message "Everybody Wants To Rule Their World - Part 4". Shannon Frye gave a song special. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, January 29, 2020 10:33 pm
1756.	Nash County gets animal shelter trailers Nash County pets will now have a safe place to go during emergencies, thanks to a Homeland Security Grant. Nash County sponsored the grant for Domestic Preparedness Region 4 for $170,000. The grant allowed Nash County officials to purchase a total of seven trailers, referred to as Companion Animal Shelter Trailers (CAST). AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:25 pm
1757.	Nash County Blood Drives Saturday, January 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 652 Raleigh Road, Rocky MountMonday, January 25 from 3 until 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 South Church Street, Rocky MountThursday, January 28 from 3 until 7 p.m. at West Mount Volunteer Fire Department, 7955 West Mount Drive, Rocky MountTuesday, February 2 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Stony Hill FWB Church, 9649 Stony Hill Church Road, Middlesex Published Wednesday, January 20, 2016 11:10 pm
1758.	Speaker of House hosts Town Hall NC House Speaker Thom Tillis paid a visit to Rocky Mount last Wednesday for a Town Hall meeting with local residents. The meeting was one of several Tillis is holding throughout North Carolina to get feedback from residents. “We thought it was important for the legislative leaders to get out and talk to you about a variety of things,” Tillis said. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 6, 2011 10:55 pm
1759.	Rocky Mount man flees officers after B&E arrest A Rocky Mount man facing breaking and entering charges now faces even more charges after fleeing from officers while at the magistrate’s office in Nashville. Josh Caswell Machaski, 18, and Juquon Roshay Crews, 18, both of Rocky Mount, were arrested for breaking into a home in the Old Carriage Road area. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 3, 2010 10:32 pm
1760.	Brian Patrick Lidwell Published Monday, April 11, 2016 2:07 pm
1761.	Church to host meeting on proposed casino Opposition appears to be growing to a proposed casino and entertainment district in Nash County.State Senate leader Phil Berger and State House Speaker Tim Moore, both Republicans, are pushing the initiative, saying it will be good for local economies. They want to build casinos in four eastern North Carolina counties, including a site by the new Interstate 95 and Sunset Avenue exchange near Nash Community College. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:21 pm
1762.	Two charged with infant's death NASHVILLE - A Nashville one-year old boy has died and his four-year old sibling is hospitalized due to ingesting Oxycodone which was allegedly left on the bed within reach of the children.Nashville's Police Department responded to 220 Richardson Court at approximately 9:36 p.m. on September 6 and assisted the Nashville Fire Department and Nash County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 10:25 pm
1763.	Nash County Blood Drives for September 2012 Tuesday, September 4 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Harrison Family YMCA, 1000 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount Tuesday, September 4 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Nash Health Care Systems, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount Published Tuesday, August 28, 2012 11:06 pm
1764.	Middlesex 5K supports first responders A unique, first-time nocturnal event coming up in Middlesex combines athletics and community support for first responders: "Out of the Darkness N2 the Light 5K" is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 23, starting and ending at the Middlesex Fire Department at 11636 West Finch Avenue. The event will take place from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. "The focus is on mental health awareness and all things LIGHT," said a description on Eventbrite. "Glow sticks and neon shirts will symbolize coming out the darkness." NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:27 pm
1765.	2024: What the heck just happened to us? You may have awakened after passing out from binging too many Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes and wondered if 2024 was a fever dream.I liken it to the time I was on an out-of-state research trip and got talked into eating at an Indian restaurant where the food set my face on fire from the inside out. My nose and lips were literally floating in front of my face for about 20 minutes. For the rest of the night, I kept asking "what the heck just happened?"What I really should have written about this week was something highbrow, such as the fact that it is the 150th anniversary of the Impressionism movement. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:05 pm
1766.	CLINTON LEWIS WHITLEY Published Wednesday, October 20, 2021 1:03 pm
1767.	Terry celebrates 100 years Elsie Terry was shocked to receive a card last week from the President of the United States. “I got a card from the White House,” she exclaimed as her daughter-in-law, Sandy Terry, presented the card to her last Tuesday at Autumn Care in Nashville. Sandy said the card was well deserved, as her mother-in-law was celebrating her 100th birthday. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:30 pm
1768.	Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebook Sometimes I wonder who the people are that let their pets die at the Shelter. The ones who allow their dogs to roam at will because, after all, “they are in the county.” There are some dogs that stick close to home, like my Lady who protects our house and cars...or at least she thinks she does. The only time she leaves the back door area is when we are outside, when she can stop guarding. Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends / Published Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:48 pm
1769.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A driving the wrong way on a dual lane, speeding and reckless driving was reported on 4/16/17 at West Mount Drive and Barnes Hill Church RoadA misisng person was reported on 4/16/17 at 5651 Pine StreetA larceny of a weed eater was reported on 4/16/17 at 2390 Cash Lane A domestic violence and simple affray was reported on 4/16/17 at 6764 NC 48 Published Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:39 pm
1770.	School Board reviews revised capital improvement plan A revised Capital Improvement Plan was presented to the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education last Thursday night during the board's regular meeting. The revised plan was around $12 million less than one presented to the board in 2013. That one had a price tag of $71.5 million. The one presented last Thursday night was around $59 million.Dr. Eric Cunningham, Associate Superintendent, told board members the $12 million savings stems from reprioritizing facility issues and utilizing in-house teams. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 20, 2016 11:10 pm
1771.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORTS A larceny of a weedeater was reported on 7/29/14 at 5312 Alonza LaneMalicious conduct by a prisoner was reported on 7/29/14 at 222 W Washington StreetAn injury to real property was reported on 7/29/14 at 4724 Fire Tower RoadA narcotics violation was reported on 7/29/14 at Wesleyan Boulevard and Construction Drive Published Wednesday, August 6, 2014 10:44 pm
1772.	Nashville Elementary Fall Festival is Friday The baseball field at Nashville Elementary School (NES) will be full of activity on Friday night and the community is invited to participate. The school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is hosting the annual Fall Festival on Friday night from 5 until 8 p.m. Last year, the PTA expanded the event to allow the community to participate. Anna Joyner, PTA Chair, said this year’s event is expected to be even bigger. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2014 10:47 pm
1773.	Towns offer new polling locations Many registered voters in Red Oak and Castalia have received notices of new polling places for the upcoming elections. According to Nash County Board of Elections Director John Kearney, the decision to change the polling sites was made out of concerns for convenience and safety. All other polling sites are unaffected. Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, April 20, 2010 11:08 pm
1774.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS AUGUST 15-19 Building Permit CommercialMichael Hurt, 723 Barnes St; renovation/alteration; $1,200,000Sasha Jones, 6152 Fire Tower Rd; miscellaneous; $25,000 Published Wednesday, August 24, 2022 11:02 pm
1775.	Nash County Emergency Services recognizes Telecommunicators Week Nash County Emergency Services is recognizing its telecommunicators this week as part of National Telecommunicators Week. National Telecommunicators Week is April 8 through 14 and recognizes the critical role public safety telecommunicators play. Published Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:47 pm
1776.	Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebook Thanksgiving is a time to give THANKS. I want to thank, in particular, my hubby for tolerating all the long hours, the money spent, plus all the dogs and some cats that show up at our home. For example, last night he went to bed and during the night one of the fostered dogs got hurt. By the time he got up, there was ANOTHER dog in the house! An hour later he was rubbing on it and saying poor boy. Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends / Published Tuesday, November 20, 2012 10:48 pm
1777.	Love the country, but the snakes have to stay outside Living in the country has plenty of advantages but it’s not devoid of its disadvantages either. I’ve always lived in the country and appreciated its tranquility and the beauty of nature. That’s one big advantage to me. I’ve always wondered if living out in the middle of nowhere somehow molded my brain into that of a writer. Somehow though, I’ve also been molded into someone who is paranoid of nasty little creatures. Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:35 pm
1778.	I don't understand the problem with birthdays Around my house, Birthday Month is lovingly known as "Flirt with Bankruptcy Month."That's because in the span of one week, three of the five members of my household celebrate birthdays. Another has his big day just a few weeks later. Scrunched in among those days is Easter. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 15, 2023 10:53 pm
1779.	Barnes Street considered for new town hall Site testing will soon begin for the potential future site of Nashville’s Town Hall. Ann Collier, of Oakley and Collier Associates, spoke to Nashville’s Town Council Tuesday night about the future site, located on Barnes Street, on property already owned by town. The property sits next to the current Fire and Police Department. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:21 pm
1780.	Pretend I’m a bank and bail me out! Knowing how intelligent and astute Soapbox readers are — and knowing that they know we’d NEVER blatantly pander to them — we figured we’d talk about the stock market this week. When I was a young boy, the stock market was that place in Rocky Mount where cows and other assorted livestock was sold. However, today, in the age of Scottrade, Ameritrade and any other brokerage that might not have gone out of business in the five minutes since you bought your paper, it means something else. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:35 pm
1781.	2014 ELECTION US SENATEThom Tillis (R)Kay Hagan (D)Sean Haugh (L) Published Wednesday, October 29, 2014 11:34 pm
1782.	A Soap Box Christmas gift guide for 2014 With Thanksgiving barely in the rearview mirror, it is already December 1. This can mean only one thing: soon, TV news people will be doing countless stories on how lots of people are out shopping at malls for Christmas gifts.This also means it is time for the Soapbox to help you help yourself make the holidays low stress. So, we present out 2014 Christmas Gift Buying Guide: Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 3, 2014 11:40 pm
1783.	Letters To Santa Dear Santa,I have been good this year. I aim for straight A's and always try to spread kindness. This year I am asking for many things like clothing and jewelry, but mainly a straightener and a new pair of shoes. I hope you consider and enjoy our cookies and milk and the reindeer enjoy the carrots. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Published Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:39 pm
1784.	Nashville Baptist Church thanks frontline, helps local restaurants Local churches are finding new ways to serve the community during the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic.Nashville Baptist Church is reaching out to the community by taking meals to those who are continuing to serve during the stay-at-home order.Last week, the church served meals to the local fire and police departments, sheriff's office and local doctor's offices. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:50 pm
1785.	Juvenile arrested for carjacking A 13-year-old boy was arrested after carjacking a woman and her three-year-old baby last Saturday in Spring Hope as part of a gang initiation. According to Lt. Pat Joyner, with the Nash County Sheriff's Office, the suspect placed an object in the roadway on Pleasant Grove Church Road, causing Edith Tabron to stop and get out to move it. The suspect allegedly held a gun to the woman, taking her vehicle with both her and her baby still inside. The two were eventually dropped off at a relatives house, Joyner said. Neither were injured. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:37 pm
1786.	Thanksgiving is more – and that’s okay I can just about tell you when Thanksgiving became my favorite holiday. Most of my nephews were about seven or eight years old and I was in high school. My family’s Thanksgiving tradition had transitioned from dinner at my grandmother’s house to my mom’s to its current location, my sister Jane’s house. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:58 pm
1787.	Nashville charge two with infant death NASHVILLE - An infant has died and its four-year old sibling is hospitalized due to ingesting Oxycodone which was allegedly left on the bed within reach of the children.Nashville's Police Department responded to 220 Richardson Court at approximately 9:36 p.m. on September 6, 2021 and assisted the Nashville Fire Department and Nash County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Published Monday, September 13, 2021 11:46 am
1788.	Tornado confirmed in Nash The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Nash County on Friday night. A tornado watch was in place for Nash County most of the day Friday but many parts of the county were upgraded to a warning after 5 p.m. An EF-1 tornado was confirmed south of Highway 4 in the Gold Rock area, said Brent Fisher, Assistant Director of Fire/Rescue and Emergency Management for Nash County Emergency Services. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:41 pm
1789.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS We had a good attendance at Beulah on Sunday. There were several visitors and we pray we will see them regular. Sunday school began at 9:45 followed by church services at 11:00. Beginning next Sunday, the first Sunday in October, church services will begin at 10:45. Sunday school will still begin at 9:45. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, September 27, 2011 10:59 pm
1790.	CANDIDATE PROFILES - PRIMARY 2024: FREDDY HOWELL / REPUBLICAN / NASH COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 Age: 50Prior elected offices: Board member for Ferrell's Fire Department, Nash County Farmers Market Advisory Board Member, Deacon serving at Union Hope Baptist Church, Board member for NC Greenhouse Growers Association, Advisory Board Member for the Knightdale Academy of Environmental Studies Published Wednesday, February 14, 2024 10:26 pm
1791.	Maybe you really can argue with technology! Just a few more days remain of 2017 which means it's time for everyone to make their New Year's resolutions. I've given up on the whole resolution deal. It's too much pressure and I fall into the category with all the other folks who make resolutions to do things and only stick with it for January and half of February and then go back to December living. Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, December 27, 2017 10:40 pm
1792.	BREAKING NEWS: Silver alert issued for 70-year-old Whitakers woman A silver alert has been issued for a 70-year-old Whitakers woman whose home recently burned down. Police say Candy Mae Bullock was last seen at the United Cab Company in Rocky Mount on Monday. Bullock’s home on Straight Gate Road in Whitakers burned down on November 20 and she had been staying with her sister in Nashville. Police said Bullock left her sister’s house and went to the cab company, where she was last seen. Bullock was also seen earlier on Monday morning at the Social Security Administration Building on Sunset Avenue in Rocky Mount. Published Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:38 am
1793.	Nash County Blood Drives Tuesday, January 3 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Harrison Family YMCA, 1000 Independence Drive, Rocky MountTuesday, January 3 from 2 until 6:30 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Shrine Club, 320 Airport Road, Rocky MountWednesday, January 4 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Gold Valley Church of God of Prophecy, 1740 S NC 231, MiddlesexMonday, January 9 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 305 South Halifax Road, Rocky Mount Published Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:19 pm
1794.	Testimony continues in murder trial As testimony continued in the murder trial of Nezar Alexander “Sam” Yarborough, more details emerged and statements by the defendant were revealed. Yarborough is charged with first degree murder among other counts for the shooting death of Derek Smith two years ago in Sharpsburg. He faces the charges with three other co-defendants, two of which have already confessed to lesser crimes in plea bargain arrangements. By Amelia Harper, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:17 pm
1795.	N.C. politics is in need of redemption Dear Editor: With all the Bills in the House and Senate concerning Forced Annexation reform, one should not forget the most fundamental right citizens are fighting for – the right to vote. This right, however, is one the Democratic majority and the tax-funded League of Municipalities are determined to deny us. The tactic now being employed in Raleigh is to offer weak, meaningless Bills as tokens and to eviscerate the few good ones. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR / Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:15 pm
1796.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A felony larceny was reported on 1/18/23 at 102 W Bridges Street, BattleboroA misdemeanor larceny was reported on 1/16/23 at 10735 E NC 97, Rocky MountA warrant service was reported on 1/21/23 at 1151 Aventon Gin Road, Whitakers Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:28 pm
1797.	NCC hopes to build more facilities Nash Community College is hoping bond money will assist the college in building more facilities on campus and moving the Nash-Rocky Mount Early College into a more permanent spot as well. Nash Community College President Bill Carver requested approval from the Nash County Board of Commissioners last Monday for the construction of a new 26,000 square foot engineering and cosmetology facility to house classrooms, faculty offices, support space and laboratories. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 13, 2016 10:24 pm
1798.	Rocky Mount Christian Veterans Home offers shelter for homeless Phil Rodgers was close to living on the streets when he was welcomed into the Christian Veterans Home. The home has provided shelter and support for numerous veterans since opening last year in Rocky Mount. The home was once a halfway house for women just out of prison but was offered to Christian Fellowship Home's Board of Directors as another resource for them. The home was donated by Church on the Rise. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:36 pm
1799.	Nash County Blood Drives January 2017 Tuesday, January 3 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Harrison Family YMCA, 1000 Independence Drive, Rocky MountTuesday, January 3 from 2 until 6:30 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Shrine Club, 320 Airport Road, Rocky MountWednesday, January 4 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Gold Valley Church of God of Prophecy, 1740 S NC 231, MiddlesexMonday, January 9 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 305 South Halifax Road, Rocky Mount Published Wednesday, December 21, 2016 10:49 pm
1800.	NASH COUNTY PRIMARY RESULTS Nash Community College BondFor 17,722Against 5,431 Published Tuesday, May 8, 2012 11:12 pm