The Nashville Graphic

101.	Town of Nashville now accepts online payments Nashville Town Manager Randy Lansing recently announced that the town is now accepting credit and debit cards for payments. Lansing made the announcement at the board's regular meeting last Tuesday night. Lansing said already, $1.37 million had been made in various payments during the month of December. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 10:54 pm
102.	JANIE DENTON BRANTLEY Published Wednesday, December 30, 2015 12:55 pm
103.	Carolyn Brantley Moessen Published Friday, August 19, 2016 2:12 pm
104.	Winter storm hits Nash County Winter storm Octavia has taken its toll on Nash County in the past few days, but, according to Nash County EMS Director Brian Brantley, things could have been far worse.Brantley said that more than 20 accidents were reported on the Nash County portion of I-95 alone on Monday night between 7 and 12 p.m. However, comparatively few accidents have been reported in Nash County since then. AMELIA HARPER, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:09 pm
105.	Legendary North Carolina writer leaves a legacy My mama and I were both voracious readers when I was growing up. However, we never got to meet many writers -- just two that I can recall.One was Roy Wilder Jr. of Spring Hope, a local character who found some national success with his book, You All Spoken Here.And then there was longtime News and Observer columnist Dennis Rogers. Published Wednesday, August 12, 2020 10:36 pm
106.	Nash Arts Center opens local photography exhibit Nash Arts has a full menu of things to do in August at its downtown Nashville venue. “Don’t Miss What’s Right in Front of You” is a photography art show featuring the scenic, fine art, and illustrative works of Mike Brantley, award winning Certified Professional Photographer, through the month of August. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m.- 4p.m. Nights and weekends available by appointment. Published Tuesday, August 3, 2010 10:32 pm
107.	Daddy’s annual birthday letter to his little girl, Holly Dear Holly, Didn’t I just write your 10th birthday column last week? Baby, the years are flying by and I just need to slow them down. I think sometimes you even think that yourself. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 26, 2011 10:42 pm
108.	Word for the week Heart-shaped cards display nymphs with bows, arrows that pierce our hearts, and words of love. Flowers also abound. Valentine’s Day is a dream come true for card makers and florists. It’s a dream come true for those who receive cards and especially flowers. We are smitten with the arrows of love. DENNIS PRUTOW / Published Wednesday, February 11, 2015 11:16 pm
109.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS WMU will start sending cards and letters, and making phone calls to shut ins. WMU has changed their meeting time to Wednesday, January 8, 2022 at 10:00am. They planned more mission projects. Men's Ministry Dinner has been canceled until January 20, 2022, at 6:30pm. See you then. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:48 pm
110.	PEGGY GRIFFIN PULLEN PORTER Published Sunday, January 3, 2021 10:47 am
111.	LINDA BRANTLEY Published Sunday, November 20, 2022 4:51 pm
112.	Bailey Christmas Parade 2016, pics 2 Cub Scout Pack #185 piloted a pontoon boat through the streets of Bailey during the Christmas Parade Saturday. Published Wednesday, December 7, 2016 11:09 pm
113.	Girls donate hair to Locks of Love Sarah Brantley and Karla Posey, both five years old have been growing their hair for more than 18 months in order to make a donation to Locks of Love. On Monday, July 14th, Brantley of Greensboro and her friend Posey of Mebane each had more than a foot of their hair cut to donate to Locks of Love. Posey decided she wanted to donate her hair after seeing some other children cutting their hair to donate and her family had two friends that lost their hair to chemotherapy. Brantley decided she wanted to donate her hair after talking about it with her mother. Contributed / Published Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:09 pm
114.	MICHAEL (MIKE) POCH Published Wednesday, May 27, 2026 2:37 pm
115.	RED OAK NEWS Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met on Thursday, May 11. They enjoyed a taco supper, missions program, and had made cards to distribute to members of the military.The Adult 1A Sunday School Class of Red Oak Baptist Church had a successful day at the Blooming Festival in Nashville last weekend. The rain held off on Saturday as business picked up and all the members of the class working the booth had a great time of fellowship, too. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, May 17, 2017 11:36 pm
116.	ROGER "MIKE" MICHAEL STRICKLAND Published Monday, July 14, 2025 10:13 pm
117.	Summer Reading Program ends Saturday Cooley Library will wrap up its Summer Reading Program on Saturday with a finale party from 12 until 2:30. Library Director Emily Enderle said participation this year has been higher than last year, with a total of 231 people participating. Of those numbers, 121 are kids, 44 are teens and 66 are adults. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:49 pm
118.	Ruritan Club pics Mike Glover, at right, holds up a plaque in memory and honor of three former members, who are now deceased, at the Coopers Ruritan Appreciation Banquet last week. With Glover is club president Steve Williams. Published Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:57 am
119.	DWIGHT C. BENNETT Published Wednesday, April 20, 2022 1:40 pm
120.	MARGARET JEFFREYS BRANTLEY SPRING HOPE, NC - Margaret Jeffreys Brantley, 84, died Thursday, January 31, 2008. She was born May 23, 1923 in Granville County, daughter of the late William E. and Eva Cooper Jeffreys, Jr. She was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Richard Thomas Jeffreys and Ruth O. Jeffreys and sister, Evelyn Jeffreys Battle (wife of Hugh H. Battle, Jr.). Published Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:21 pm
121.	Ephesus Community News Bonila Barlow came into the Christian fellowship of Ephesus Baptist Church on Sunday morning during the worship hour. We welcome her as she grows in her Christian life serving God. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:49 pm
122.	Brantley is nominated to attend NYSP Briana Dawn Brantley, of Spring Hope, has recently been nominated to attend the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP) to be held at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem this summer. Published Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:39 pm
123.	RUBY BRANTLEY FALL Ruby Brantley Fall, 97, of Bailey, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015. A memorial service was Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Ray Wells officiated. Published Wednesday, February 11, 2015 11:16 pm
124.	Police warn: Don't be fooled by scammers Local authorities are warning of scammers who pretend to be law enforcement officials."The Sheriff's Office, nor any other law enforcement agency, will call you and tell you that you have a warrant or missed jury duty or whatever, and require you to pay money in the form of prepaid debit cards, PayPal, Bitcoin, gift cards or whatever. STAFF REPORTS / Published Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:33 pm
125.	Nash fares well through storms Nash County dodged a bullet on Saturday afternoon as tornadoes came from two directions but in the end, skipped over the county and left little-to-no damage. Nash County Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley said EMS and 9-1-1 staff were prepared for the worst. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:33 pm
126.	Two tornadoes touch down in Southern Nash Two tornadoes lingered in Southern Nash County last Wednesday but no damage was reported. Brian Brantley, Nash County Emergency Services Director, said the two tornadoes touched down, one near Sandy Cross and the other near the intersection of I-95 and Highway 97. However, Brantley added, the tornadoes touched down in areas where there were no structures, lingered for a while, and slowly dissipated. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 2, 2008 10:47 pm
127.	A HELPING HAND NASHVILLE -- Cade Edwards' recent four-wheeler crash came at the worst possible time for his farming family. Not only are his parents Mike and Hope Edwards worried to death for their hospitalized son, it's harvesting time."You watch the news and think it's all bad people out there, but something like this happens and you find out it's not," said Al Edwards, Mike's brother and uncle to 15-year-old Cade. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 5, 2022 11:01 pm
128.	Nashville feels tremors from VA earthquake Tremors from a Virginia earthquake were felt as far away as Nashville on Tuesday afternoon. The earthquake reportedly happened around 2 p.m. just outside of Mineral, Virginia. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake was a 5.9 magnitude. Nash County Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley said he was sitting in his office when the tremors started. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 23, 2011 10:57 pm
129.	Winter weather hits Nash Nash County residents were treated to some snow, but mostly ice, this weekend as the first winter storm of 2017 hit the area on Friday night and all day Saturday. Brian Brantley, Nash County Emergency Services Director, said the mix of rain then sleet then snow made for terrible conditions on the roadways. But overall, Brantley said Nash County residents seemed to stay off the road and out of accidents. "The accidents were up quite a bit, but not as bad as it could have been," Brantley said. "I think people have done a good job of staying off the roads." AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:36 pm
130.	ANNETTE BRANTLEY COPPEDGE NASHVILLE – Annette Brantley Coppedge, 60, died Saturday, June 10, 2006. She was born April 23,1946 in Nash County to Clarence and Hettie Belle Brantley. She was preceded in death by her father. Published Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:29 am
131.	Nash reports minor damage from Hanna Tropical Storm Hanna caused little damage in Nash County as it came through Eastern North Carolina early Saturday morning. Brian Brantley, Emergency Services Director, told Nash County Commissioners during its regular meeting on Monday, that all county departments responded well to the storm. “It was a pleasure to see all the agencies come together,” Brantley said. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 9, 2008 10:07 pm
132.	Christmas cards delivered Penny McLain, her daughter Zoe and grandson Hunter recently spread the Christmas spirit by honoring law enforcement heroes. They delivered hand decorated Christmas cards to the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Department. The inside of each card was personalized with pictures made from hand, fingers, and foot prints of her children and grandchildren. Published Wednesday, January 1, 2020 10:02 pm
133.	Honor someone while helping the homeless Be sure to take time to read the story about Honor Cards in today’s paper on page 9-A. North Carolina Artist William Mangum has once again donated his talent for a very worthy cause. His art is featured annually on Honor Cards which are available at Christmas time throughout the state. All the proceeds from the cards go to local organizations and agencies that operate or aid homeless shelters. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, December 4, 2012 11:35 pm
134.	Book club donates funds to Bailey Elementary The Virginia Dare Book Club of Bailey presented a gift of cash on May 16, to the Bailey Elementary School Reading Program. Ellen Jones Gray, president, on behalf of the book club presented a check to Natalie Shearin, Media Specialist, Bailey Elementary School Reading Program in memory of book club members: Beth Bissette Frazier, Penny Dew Jackson, Della Davis Sanders and Jean Brantley Stone. Published Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:48 pm
135.	Brantley closes studio A longtime photography business in Nashville will close its doors at the end of the year, leaving behind a historic building in Downtown Nashville. Brantley’s Studio moved into the former Valentine Fuller Antique building on Washington Street in 2011. Prior to that, the business had been in Nashville since the late 70s. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 19, 2013 10:52 pm
136.	Nash County Communications Dept. projects budget shortfall The Nash County Communications Department is preparing for a shortfall in its budget, as five 911 telecommunicators have resigned over the past six months, forcing more overtime among full-time workers. Nash County Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley brought the issue before Nash County Commissioners last Monday morning at the board’s regular meeting. Brantley requested close to $54,000 in additional funding to cover the projected shortfall. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:15 pm
137.	JOHNNY ROBERT BRANTLEY Published Tuesday, December 22, 2020 3:18 pm
138.	Local author releases Civil War biography book What started out as simply a chapter in a book morphed into much more for local author Michael Brantley. Brantley's second book, "Galvanized: The Odyssey of a Reluctant Carolina Confederate," was released on May 1. The book is a historical, non-fiction narrative that depicts the life of Brantley's great, great grandfather Wright Stephen Batchelor through and after the Civil War. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:42 pm
139.	Sign cards for service members Rocky Mount-area residents will have two more opportunities this year to send holiday greetings to military heroes around the world. More than 1,000 area residents have already signed cards at local events, sending a bright message of hope and thanks to military personnel away from families during the holidays. Published Tuesday, December 6, 2011 11:31 pm
140.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The weather on Sunday was beautiful with a nip of fall in the air. Pastor Whitehouse greeted all who came to worship at Peachtree. Sanctuary flowers were given by Beverly Wilson in memory of her grandparents, John and Lottie Privette. Beverly Wilson's sermon for the children was about bragging about themselves. She showed some wooden blocks that they often play with. She stacked them up, as she talked about what good things they do. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:28 pm
141.	RED OAK NEWS Red Oak Baptist Church welcomed Regena Burden to the church family on Sunday, January 8!Jean Stallings recently celebrated her 90th birthday with friends and family!Do you have old cards you no longer want? Red Oak Baptist Church is currently collecting card fronts to be sent to St. Jude's Ranch for Children. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, January 11, 2023 10:28 pm
142.	Spring Hope man pleads for help with water supply NASHVILLE - A Spring Hope man is asking county help because his well, and those of five nearby neighbors, are no longer producing enough water - potentially because of aquifer use by one or more nearby subdivisions.Chris Brantley of 5382 Frazier Road, off NC 97, appeared before Nash commissioners at their Jan. 5 meeting."Tell me what I need to do," Brantley pleaded, stating that he had fears that his well pump was going to "burn up" because it was unable to keep up with demand. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:24 pm
143.	RED OAK NEWS With the new year comes many new opportunities! Red Oak Baptist Church has many to offer including the collection of card front for St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. If you have Christmas cards or everyday greeting cards that you don’t want to keep, then just tear the fronts off and leave them in the designated box at church through Jan. 19. Suzy Pearce / Published Tuesday, January 7, 2014 11:23 pm
144.	Boddie Street home takes hit in weekend storm A storm quickly moved through Nash County Friday evening, leaving the most significant damage in Nashville. According to Brian Brantley, Director of Emergency Services for Nash County, the storm caused a tree to fall on a home on Boddie Street in Nashville. No one was injured when the tree fell but the home was damaged. “It was pretty bad damage to the home,” Brantley said. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 5, 2012 10:54 pm
145.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a beautiful Sabbath morning, the Peacthree faithful gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Dianne and Ricky Tucker in memory of her parents, Jean and Virgil Williams. The special music was a vocal solo by Marta Whitehouse, titled "One Day." For the offertory, Jane May played a beautiful piano arrangement of "He Hideth My Soul." BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, August 29, 2018 10:49 pm
146.	Snow make-up day is Feb. 19 Nash County students received their first snow day of the year, as snow fell throughout Nash County last Thursday, canceling school. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2007 12:08 am
147.	RED OAK NEWS Congratulations to Neal Boone who was recently honored as a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. This award was given by Gov. Beverly Perdue and was presented at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 20 by NC Rep. Angela Bryant. The award is given to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary service to the state, their careers, and their communities. SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:48 pm
148.	Citizen of the year event is March 31 Nashville will soon reveal its newest Distinguished Citizen.The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will hosts its annual Distinguished Citizen Reception Thursday, March 31 at Nash Arts Center in downtown Nashville. Refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m., the ceremony starts at 7 p.m. This year marks the 30th event hosted by the chamber.Guest speaker of the event is well known local author and newspaper columnist, Michael K. Brantley. Published Wednesday, March 23, 2022 10:55 pm
149.	MICHAEL STEPHEN "MIKE" SMITH Published Tuesday, September 17, 2024 8:29 am
150.	Graphic columnist releases new book With his fourth book on sale now and decades of newspaper columns under his belt, Michael Brantley is a household name in Nashville."A Southern Season: Rural Stories" with stories about growing up in Nash County is on sale wherever books are sold.Brantley, 53, is an assistant professor at Barton College in Wilson. He has been a professional writer since he began working at The Graphic at 15. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:33 pm
151.	CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION Margie Parker Brantley was presented with three supplemental certificates for three men who are related to her by blood lineage that served in the War Between the States. Bethel Heroes 636 United Daughters of the Confederacy presented the certificates at their July meeting. Brantley is the great-granddaughter of William Henry Rose who served in Company D47th Reginment NC Infantry. Published Tuesday, July 24, 2012 10:47 pm
152.	Ephesus Community News Bill Brantley led the agenda on Sunday morning for the worship hour. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:18 pm
153.	It’s the season for giving William Mangum has once again donated his artistic skills for The Honor Card program and several Nashville businesses will have the cards available for purchase. Mangum has created the Christmas Card for the past 25 years and all proceeds from the sale of the card go to help combat homelessness in North Carolina. Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:57 pm
154.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS We at Peachtree Baptist Church and a number of other churches in the area did not attend church for the past two Sundays due to the snow and icy weather. It was such a pleasure to be back at Peachtree this past Sunday.I would like to apologize for my failure at missing my column deadline in last Sunday's paper. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10:41 pm
155.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are last Saturday’s results from Kids Night at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 20, 2014 11:08 pm
156.	PATRIOT PERFECTION ROCKY MOUNT -- Last Tuesday was indeed a special day on two fronts for Faith Christian School seniors Logan Ayers and Hobart Brantley.Not only was the Dynamic Duo saluted as FCS' Athletes of the Year for the 2019-20 season, they also announced their intentions to continue their athletic careers on the four-year collegiate level. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:10 pm
157.	Thousands sign holiday greetings for military personnel Two thousand area residents have signed greeting cards in appreciation of military personnel as part of the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. Volunteers from the Frederick E. Turnage Chapter provided signing opportunities at events in Wilson, Rocky Mount, Tarboro and Roanoke Rapids, and the public responded in great numbers. Published Tuesday, December 20, 2011 11:12 pm
158.	RED OAK NEWS Red Oak Baptist Church is collecting greeting card fronts through Sunday, Jan. 14 for St. Jude's Ranch for Children. Cards are repurposed and resold as a fundraiser for the organization. St. Jude's Ranch for Children has a mission of transforming lives of abused and at-risk children, young adults, and families. All cards are accepted except those with Hallmark, American Greetings, and Disney due to copyright laws.Women in Action will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. They will begin working on a sewing project that will help women in South Asia. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, January 10, 2024 10:33 pm
159.	RED OAK NEWS Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I'm sure the children and some adults enjoyed the snow and snow days! Now that Christmas is over you may have Christmas cards still around. Red Oak Baptist Church is again collecting card fronts for St. Jude's Ranch for Children. They can use any card fronts, not only Christmas cards. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, January 10, 2018 10:17 pm
160.	Dwight Wayne Pridgen Published Monday, June 26, 2017 3:07 pm
161.	Storm causes fire, damage A severe lightning storm made its way through Nash County on Sunday night, striking a church steeple and a few homes. Nash County EMS Director Brian Brantley said the storm brought down several trees and power lines in addition to the lightning strikes. However, Brantley said the weather service is not reporting any tornadoes in the area. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 23, 2011 10:57 pm
162.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree members would like to wish everyone a Happy Sunday. We hope you spend a peaceful afternoon and coming week. The Sanctuary flower arrangement today was lovingly given to honor our Lord by Susan and Lawrence Edwards in loving memory of Karen Edwards and Tom Moorefield. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, February 23, 2022 10:42 pm
163.	JEAN BARNES WILLIAMS Published Tuesday, June 1, 2021 10:42 am
164.	LIGHTS OF LOVE The Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary’s annual Lights of Love remembrance celebration raised $5,000 toward the new Pediatric Emergency Care Center. The Lights of Love was a special event during the holidays, where a light for a Christmas tree could be purchased in honor or in memory of someone. Published Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:49 pm
165.	Nashville man honored by Joint Veterans Committee The Joint Veterans Committee honored Charles P. Brantley at its monthly service at the Veterans Memorial at Jack Laughery Park in Rocky Mount. Brantley was a Nashville resident who joined the United States Army in 1948 at 16 years old. While serving in Korea in the Third Infantry, Brantley disappeared and was declared dead by the Army. However, three years later, on July 29, 1953, his mother, Aggie Belle received a telegram that her son was alive and being released by the Chinese government. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10:11 pm
166.	Ephesus Community News Rev. Tony Futrell’s message Sunday was “A Most Disagreeable Man,” taken from Jonah 3:1-5. God calls us for a purpose and we should be obedient to his calling always. Bill Brantley will serve as deacon for the month of March. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, March 4, 2008 10:43 pm
167.	Danny Lee Braswell Published Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:08 am
168.	Congratulations to Mr. Brantley, our newest Distinguished Citizen t’s always an honor to get to attend the Nashville Chamber’s Distinguished Citizen Banquet each year. I enjoy getting to see the many faces that attend and I always feel honored to be surrounded by so many of the past recipients of the award. As I go down the list each year and see who has been honored in the past, I recognize almost all of the names, even those that have passed on that I never even met. Each of those listed are certainly deserving of the award, as is this year’s recipient, Mr. Sonny Brantley. Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:33 pm
169.	Locks of Love Nine-year-old Briana Brantley had 11-inches of her hair cut off on Friday afternoon to donate to Locks of Love. Brantley donated the hair in honor of her Aunt Maris Ashley, a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2001. Sheila Hinton, of Sheila’s Beauty Shop in Momeyer, cut Briana’s hair. Published Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:53 pm
170.	You have to get dirty to write a book in 40 short years For as long as I can remember, I've been a reader. First, it was Curious George, Dr. Seuss, and those Sunny Books Mama bought me at White's Supermarket once a week when we bought groceries. They were 19 cents each.Soon enough, it was choices from the Bookmobile out of Braswell Library, a Godsend for those of us in rural areas who didn't get out much. Whenever I had a question, I was told to go look it up in the World Books. They were Google for a lot of folks for a large chunk of the 20th century. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:44 pm
171.	RONALD E. “RONNIE” RUFFIN ROCKY MOUNT-Ronald E. “Ronnie” Ruffin, 64, died Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Ronnie was born on November 13, 1943 to the late Mark and Hettie Ruffin. Published Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:01 pm
172.	RED OAK NEWS Perry and Maxine Bobbitt from Littleton visited with Madgie Macklin and Dorothy Pearce last week. Continue to contribute to the GA Christmas Post Office. Mail your Christmas cards now for 25 cents each for church members. All money collected will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Internantional Missions. SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, December 6, 2011 11:31 pm
173.	ROBERT MICHAEL COOPER "MIKE" Published Friday, September 29, 2023 10:51 pm
174.	Cedar Grove teachers receive donation for school supplies Teachers at Cedar Grove Elementary School were able to purchase supplies for their classrooms, thanks to Walmart’s Teacher Rewards Program. Associates of Nashville’s Walmart recently selected Cedar Grove for the program. As part of the program, 10 teachers were given $100 rewards gift cards to purchase classrooms supplies from Walmart. Published Tuesday, October 4, 2011 11:02 pm
175.	Some gifts can’t be purchased from a store By the time you settle down to read your Graphic today, Christmas will be a new memory. A lot of folks will be back at work or rushing to the after Christmas sales. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and took time to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. There was plenty going on locally to keep everyone in the holiday spirit! We are so fortunate to have organizations that take time to plan these events for families to enjoy. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, December 25, 2012 10:44 pm
176.	Ephesus Community News Sunday was observed as Senior Adult Day at Ephesus Church. We had a special day and we enjoyed every minute of it. The choir sang some of our favorites, and the children’s sermon reflected upon the seniors that Kay Bolt remembered when she was growing up in Ephesus Church as she presented the sermon, and it was good. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:39 pm
177.	Christmas is a week away and I still have a lot to do Christmas is just over a week away and I’m not ready. This year was supposed to be different. I had every intention to start early. I wanted to enjoy my first Christmas with my little boy without spending the week before running all over the place. At Thanksgiving, I felt good about things. We weren’t doing the Black Friday shopping thing. Instead, we were staying home and getting our Christmas decorations up. Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, December 13, 2011 11:05 pm
178.	Spring Hope Class of 1952 The Spring Hope Class of 1952 held its 64th reunion recently at the Country Inn in Spring Hope with 11 members attending. There were 56 in the Class of 1952 and 29 are still surviving. Pictured on the first row (L-R) is: James Brantley, Charlie Brantley, Jean Pridgen Brantley, Lois Turner Boone and Barbara Warren Williams. On the back row (L-R is: Guy Proctor, J.C. Womble, Lervern Sykes, Allen Edwards and Mildred Edwards. Not pictured is Richard Morgan. Published Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:19 pm
179.	MIRIAM HAYES "SUE" Published Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:11 pm
180.	Local is named photographer of the year Michael Brantley of Brantley's Studio in Nashville has earned a Bronze Level Photographer of the Year Award from Professional Photographers of America. The presentations were made at PPA's annual convention held this month in San Antonio, Texas. Published Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:05 am
181.	Brantley completes FIC Course James L. Brantley III of Battleboro, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, has attained the Fraternal Insurance Counsellor (FIC) designation. Published Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:21 pm
182.	Brantley takes honors at photo competition Michael Brantley of Brantley’s Studio in Nashville captured several top honors recently at the Professional Photographers of North Carolina print competition and the Southeastern Professional Photographers Association affiliate judging. Both events were held in Durham. Published Tuesday, April 1, 2008 11:12 pm
183.	Nashville Graphic columnist pens fifth book Newspaper man, college professor, voracious reader, detective of history, wicked humorist and writer: Michael Brantley, Graphic Soapbox columnist, could also be described as a Renaissance man with many talents and areas of knowledge. His latest achievement, though, is the publication of a fifth book, a nonfiction, about an 1800s-era North Carolinian whose exploits "come off the page like an action movie," Brantley said.The book title names its subject: Captain Otway Burns: Privateer, Legislator, and Naval Hero of the War of 1812 . NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:07 pm
184.	Bethel Heroes Edith Coggin Whitby, at left, Vice President Bethel Heroes 636 Chapter, UDC, presented Margie Parker Brantley, at right, with a Supplemental Certificate. The certificate honors Brantley's ancestor, Richard Lawrence Green, Company D, 47th Regiment, NC Infantry, CSA. Published Wednesday, April 19, 2017 11:00 pm
185.	BETSY A. WHITLEY Published Monday, July 1, 2019 1:29 pm
186.	Patricia Lynn Bennett (Hammons, McLain) Published Monday, July 10, 2017 2:24 pm
187.	Man sought after high speed chase SPRING HOPE - A Greenville man is running from the law after reportedly fleeing into the woods between Spring Hope and Nashville Saturday night in the aftermath of a high-speed chase.Zachary Alexander Harvey, age 23, was spotted driving a borrowed Lexus over 100 mph while east-bound on US 64 near the 581 intersection in Spring Hope at around 9 p.m. Saturday, according to State Trooper J. Brantley. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:38 pm
188.	Nashville High Class of 1960 The Nashville High Class of 1960 held its reunion on April 27th. Pam and Mike Evans served as hosts. Published Wednesday, June 13, 2018 10:46 pm
189.	Brantley attends forum James L. Brantley III of Battleboro, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, has completed a five-day educational program at Modern Woodmen's home office in Rock Island, Ill. Published Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:40 pm
190.	Backward Glances KNIGHTS – This photo was originally published in The Graphic March 16, 1976. Published Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:50 pm
191.	MARY BARNES MINSHEW Published Monday, March 3, 2025 10:15 pm
192.	Area officials prepare for possible hurricane impact Prepare for the worst. Hope for the best. That's what officials with Nash County Emergency Management are doing this week in response to potential threats Hurricane Matthew may bring to the area. The hurricane is anticipated to impact North Carolina Friday night into Saturday morning but how it will impact Nash County is still unclear but as the storm gets closer, Nash County Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley said it will be easier to tell the track of the storm in this area as it gets closer. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 5, 2016 10:42 pm
193.	GOLF TOURNAMENT The Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce recently held a golf tournament. Thirteen teams registered and 12 of those participated in the event. Five teams teed off at 9 a.m. with the Rocky Mount Motors team of Kevin Marlowe, Bryan Marlowe, Bryan Marlowe and Scott Rooks winning the 9 a.m. round with a score of 56. The 1 p.m. tee time saw seven teams take to the course and Brian Brantley, Chester Brantley, Haywood Brantley and Hobart Brantley returned to the clubhouse with a score of 57 to win the afternoon round. Andy Jones won the longest drive competition and Jerry Harris was the lone participate to win one of the par 3 prizes. Published Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:58 pm
194.	LISA ANN PRIDGEN BRASWELL Published Friday, January 22, 2021 1:56 pm
195.	Autumn Care Visit Kenneth Jordan, a resident at Autumn Care of Nashville, poses with staff members from Sandy Frazier State Farm Insurance who visited the facility on February 13th delivering hand-made Valentine's Day cards to each resident. Published Wednesday, March 11, 2020 11:09 pm
196.	Mikel "Mike" Heath Wall Published Tuesday, April 25, 2017 8:15 am
197.	LOCKS OF LOVE Gabbi Ams recently cut her hair to donate to Locks of Love. Ams, who will turn four in April, has been growing her hair out since she was born. With the exception of just one trim, Ams has not cut her hair. Ams is donating her 12 inches in memory of Linda Cooper Roane, who was Gabbi’s Mommy’s Moring Out Teacher at First United Methodist Church Pre School and Kindergarten and a long-time friend of the family. Published Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:21 pm
198.	EMS Director earns award Dedicated. Professional. Integrity. Leader. Innovator. Those were just some of the words used to describe Nash County Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley in the 20 letters sent to the North Carolina Emergency Management Awards Committee endorsing him for the Colonel Philip Nichlos Waters Award. Brantley received the prestigious award last month at the North Carolina Emergency Management Association State Conference. Published Wednesday, November 4, 2015 10:53 pm
199.	HAZEL BRANTLEY STRICKLAND NASHVILLE - Hazel Brantley Strickland, 81, passed Monday, January 12, 2009 in her sleep after an extended illness. She was born July 1, 1927. Published Tuesday, January 20, 2009 10:28 pm
200.	MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS Brother Bob Watkins welcomed everyone to Sunday School. There were 84 in attendance including one visitor. Zach Tyner read the Bible verse for Sunday. Robert Tyner presented handmade birthday cards by the youth to Pastor Bogle in honor of his birthday today. Happy Birthday, pastor. A colorful flower arrangements of red, yellow, purple and green was given in memory of Corliness and Salome Hendricks by their family. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:58 pm