The Nashville Graphic

1901.	Castalia’s July 4th Celebration honors vets Local veterans will once again receive the red carpet treatment at this year’s Castalia’s July Fourth celebration. The event is set for Friday, July 4th and will kick off at 9 a.m. with a car show in front of the Castalia Fire Department. Craft and food vendors will open at 11 a.m. At 12 p.m., an Honorary Veteran Service is scheduled at Smalltown USA, to honor local veterans. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:51 pm
1902.	BREAKING NEWS Armed domestic violence suspect killed in confrontation with Nash County Sheriff's Office deputies NASH COUNTY - A Nashville area man is dead after an armed confrontation with Nash County Sheriff's Deputies late Wednesday night, at a scene involving domestic violence and alcohol abuse.Christopher Lee Erb was armed and pointing an AR-15 towards law enforcement when he was killed by a single rifle shot fired by NCSO Sgt. Garrett Cone, a member of the Sheriff's Office SRT (special response team), according to Sheriff Keith Stone. Police investigation active on missing driver; car overturned during high-speed chase NASHVILLE - Nashville Police are working a multi-agency investigation to find and apprehend a man who wrecked his car after a high-speed chase Tuesday.The man, described as an adult black male with dreadlocks and searing a gray sweatshirt or coat and black pants, eluded officers after flipping a rented black Jeep Liberty underneath the North Old Carriage Road bridge. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Thursday, February 5, 2026 7:49 pm
1903.	WEST MOUNT RURITAN NEWS Bayden Collins, Sarah Rhodes, Christa Baines and Kylee Pitt accept the Gold and Nadine Joyner and Russell and Peggy Cockrell academic scholarships from the West Mount Ruritan Club. Club President Robby Causeway is shown congratulating the recipients. Contributed photo Published Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:37 pm
1904.	COUNTY SOCCER UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Soccer Match Scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:39 pm
1905.	Hoping high speed internet will one day be an option for us country folk Well, I still live in the boonies, which means I still use a tin can and string to communicate with people. It also means I have to get my own pizza. And, of course, under no circumstances, it seems, will I ever be able to have high speed internet. It's amazing to me that with the technology we have in this world, high speed internet is still not an option for some folks. (And neither is pizza delivery, for that matter!) Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, September 21, 2016 10:31 pm
1906.	Rev. Ralph Lee Williams Published Tuesday, October 27, 2020 4:10 pm
1907.	Brown celebrates 100 years Bertha Brown stopped counting her age around 30 years ago so when September 20th came around, Brown said she was shocked to discover she was 100 years old. “I don’t feel 100,” she said. “When I think about it, I can’t even put it together.” Brown was born in 1913 in Robeson County. She later moved to Wilson and then came to Rocky Mount as a teenager. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, October 8, 2013 10:44 pm
1908.	Nicholas C. "Nick" Sears Published Tuesday, October 16, 2018 2:43 pm
1909.	Intersections: God and Life Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:18Hello brothers and sisters. We live in a world that constantly tells us we need more. More possessions, more experiences, a bigger house, a faster car. We are conditioned to focus on what we lack rather than what we have. This mindset, rooted in an ungrateful heart, quickly leads to bitterness, envy, and dissatisfaction. It clouds our vision and prevents us from appreciating the abundance of God's blessings that surround us daily. CARLYLE HALL, JR. / Published Tuesday, November 25, 2025 6:20 pm
1910.	Thanksgiving not about food? Speak for yourself It is without a doubt, my favorite time on the calendar.Even though the spring weather and the fact I still have blooming roses a few days before December 1 betrays the season a bit, another year has almost passed.I love all holidays, but Thanksgiving has been my favorite most of my adult life. Most of us talk about how thankful we are and should be.I ran across a social media post I made a few years ago because I'd heard and read so many times that Thanksgiving isn't about the food. I replied then and I'll repeat it here -- speak for yourself, brother. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, November 25, 2025 6:20 pm
1911.	Bailey Elementary second graders take field trip Second graders at Bailey Elementary School visited several locations during a field trip on April 14. Students visited the new Bailey Town Hall, Bailey Post Office, Heritage Bank, Dew’s Nursery, Sharon’s Florist, Bailey Volunteer Fire Department, RBC Bank and Piggly Wiggly. Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:30 pm
1912.	Nash recognizes National Telecommunicators Week Public safety agencies nationwide recognize the critical role played by public safety telecommunicators. These professionals are the true first “first responders” and one of the most critical contacts citizens have with emergency services. Every year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. In 1992, Congress proclaimed it a national week of recognition. Published Tuesday, April 15, 2014 11:03 pm
1913.	Anger often makes us act like children The Bible teaches us that sin separates us from God. But you know what? It wasn't until a few years ago that I realized that sin as far back as my own childhood robbed me of the opportunity to know the fullness of God.When I was seven, I broke a vase on the hearth of our fireplace. I knew that my mother was going to wear me out when she found out about it. As a matter of background, trouble had its way of finding me, and I was no stranger to getting "taken to the woodshed" at my house. At least that's the way it seemed to me. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:38 pm
1914.	It's like an extra season called Fake Spring A lot of people consider Memorial Day Weekend to be the start of summer, it is not this year. That's because not one person has said to me, "Is it hot enough for you?"Usually by the end of the May, I've heard this more than once. It's usually already hot as $%^&. People get really excited about summer. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:41 pm
1915.	RED OAK NEWS Thanks to all who participated in Operation Christmas Child at Red Oak Baptist Church! They were able to send shoeboxes for more than 300 children! That's 300 children and their families who will be reached with the Gospel.Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The group adopted a family for Christmas from My Sister's House. Their next meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 pm. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:19 pm
1916.	Protest proposed annexation Dear Editor, The people in our community are against forced annexation. They made a choice to build or buy a home in a rural area. Many families lost their homes and personal property in the 1999 flood and these families had to start all over. I have met some of these families, most of them are senior citizens, they live in our community. They did not build or buy a house in the City of Rocky Mount because of the taxes, utilities and stormwater charges. We live out in the country. God blesses us with rain water. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: / Published Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:28 pm
1917.	NASH COUNTY FUTSAL UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation and Senior Services Youth Futsal Scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 27, 2019 10:32 pm
1918.	GIRL SCOUT NEWS NATIONAL THANK YOU DAY -- Girl Scout Troop 3249 of Red Oak made and delivered goodie bags to local fire, rescue and police departments as part of National Thank You Day on May 19, 2015. Pictured above are (left to right): Hannah Tollefsen, Veronica Magallon, Destiny Siver, Rachel Magallon, and Raven Davis. (Not pictured is Kodie Mizell). Published Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:46 pm
1919.	Nash County Blood Drives for October 2008 Thursday, October 23 from 7:45 a.m. until 1:45 a.m. at Southern Nash High School, 6446 Southern Nash Road, Bailey Published Tuesday, October 21, 2008 10:24 pm
1920.	Move over, it's the law North Carolina lawmakers recently increased the fine from $25 to $250 for those who fail to obey the state's move over law. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, July 4, 2006 9:14 am
1921.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday school began at 9:45 at Beulah Church of Christ. It began with Mrs. Frances Hedgepeth at the piano and led in a song by Kenneth Massengale, one of the elders. He had an opening prayer followed by announcements. Some congregation members named people they would like to have on our prayer list. One of those was the family of Roger Murray. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, May 7, 2013 11:42 pm
1922.	There's a lot of benefit in hometown loyalty By the time you read this week's edition a special called budget meeting will have taken place for the Town of Nashville. The story in today's edition gives you a snapshot of where they are with the budget pending on what happened in the special called meeting.Seems Nashville's growing pains are outweighing what is planned to reap from all the growth when it comes down to revenue versus expenses. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:30 pm
1923.	Malachai DayShawn Dixon Published Saturday, January 9, 2016 6:12 pm
1924.	Advice for the born-again Christian One of the things I enjoy most about going to church is seeing someone accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. My wife and I were discussing what churches and Christians should do to follow-up with these new converts. Robbie said, "You need to give a little advice for the new Christian in one of your devotions".As I thought about what she said, I remembered how hard I struggled to find my way. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:50 pm
1925.	Mary Lee Jones Arrington Published Tuesday, September 18, 2018 2:55 pm
1926.	Nash County man grows giant pumpkin BAILEY - Hinzy Williams' pumpkin is so large at this year's State Fair that its blue ribbon looks like a scrap of blue lost on its expanse.The 1,097-pound gourd, which vaguely resembles Jabba The Hutt from Star Wars, handily outgrew its closest competitors, a 1028.7-pound entry from Lenoir County and an 865.3 pound pumpkin from Wake County. "It was my personal best," said Williams, whose house is technically in Bailey while his business, Williams' Plant Farm, is across the street in Wilson County. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10:26 pm
1927.	Nash funds $3.2 million radio project Nash County Commissioners approved $3.2 million in funding that will pave the way for a new public safety radio project. Commissioners agreed on the $3.2 million in funding on Monday during the board's regular meeting. The loan will come from Southern Bank over a five-year-period at a 2.6 percent interest rate AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 11, 2018 10:35 pm
1928.	Nashville says goodbye to town manager Nashville Town Manager Preston Mitchell was given an official farewell party last Wednesday. Mitchell will soon leave the town to serve as the City Manager of Reidsville. Town staff, citizens and others who worked with Mitchell attended the celebration, which was held in council chambers. Former Mayor Warren Evans even came out for the party and said Mitchell had made a tremendous impact on the town. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 22, 2015 10:52 pm
1929.	Chamber welcomes new medical center Nashville's Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Saturday afternoon to celebrate the opening of Primary Care and Urgent Care of Nashville. The new facility opened Monday morning at 107A Nashville Drive.The private practice has been launched by Dr. Shandal Emanuel who is well known for her work with Eastern NC Medical Group since 2005.Over 300 people attended an open house and tour after the ribbon cutting Saturday. JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, July 19, 2023 10:38 pm
1930.	Nash County 911 recognizes National Telecommunicators Week Public safety agencies nationwide recognize the critical role played by Public Safety Telecommunicators. These professionals are the true first "first responders" and one of the most critical contacts citizens have with emergency services. Every year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as Public Safety Telecommunicators. In 1992, Congress proclaimed it a national week of recognition. Accordingly, Nash County Emergency Services will recognize National Telecommunicators Week during April 12-18, 2015. Staff / Published Thursday, April 16, 2015 12:49 am
1931.	DONALD G. DAVIS Donald G. Davis, age 75, of Sharpsburg passed away January 13, 2012. Published Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:55 pm
1932.	Middlesex Powell Clinic celebrates ribbon cutting Nash Heath Care, in cooperation with Vidant Health, held a ribbon-cutting and open house celebrating the opening of the Middlesex Powell Clinic. Located off of Highway 231 South, this 5,600-square-foot primary care/urgent care clinic offers diagnostic services including lab tests and basic radiology. Officials from the Nash Health Care Board of Commissioners and officials representing southern Nash County participated in the event. Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:15 am
1933.	NASHVILLE POLICE REPORTS INCIDENTSA failure to secure a load properly was reported on 5/12/15 at L&L#14, 479 W Washington StreetA larceny was reported on 5/12/15 at Waffle House, 314 W Washington StreetA damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 5/12/15 at 558 Indian Trail Staff / Published Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:00 am
1934.	Chesser, Barnes appointed co-chair, vice-chair of joint committees RALEIGH- Nash County House Representative Allen Chesser has been appointed Chair to the newly formed House Select Committee on Blockchain and Digital Assets.An Oct. 3 press release stated that Chesser would be working to keep North Carolina at the forefront of emerging technologies and to be globally competitive."This committee's work will focus on ensuring that innovation can thrive in our state while also providing safeguards for consumers and businesses," Chesser said, adding that he was honored to be appointed by Speaker Destin Hall to head up the new committee. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 15, 2025 10:21 pm
1935.	MICKEY ALLEN MOSS Published Tuesday, August 20, 2024 8:49 am
1936.	Madeline Cooper Hobbs Published Monday, December 2, 2019 5:13 pm
1937.	Proposed Bailey subdivision takes another hit NASHVILLE - Yet another attempt to get conditional rezoning to allow the expansion of a Bailey subdivision has failed at the county planning board level,with the project attorney asking to postpone commissioner review until April 6.C.T. Williams, developer of Williams Run Section 2, Phase 2, subdivision, which proposes 76 new residential lots on about 72 acres north of Strickland Road, presented a familiar-looking request to the planning board at the Feb. 16 meeting. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 25, 2026 8:10 pm
1938.	Red Oak gains sewer, lights The Town of Red Oak now officially has sewer services and should have park lights installed within the week. These two projects are the result of more than four years of effort and roughly 2 million dollars in combined costs. Mayor Alfred Wester announced Monday that sewer services for the town officially started on March 8 and that the town currently has four customers, including the two area schools, Ennis Park, and the Red Oak Baptist Church. Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2011 1:22 am
1939.	Stallings celebrates 100th Each week, a group of men get together at Birchwood Country Club for a round of golf. Recently, the group got together for a different reason; to celebrate the 100th birthday of one of their members. The men, called the Seniors of Birchwood, or SOB's, held a breakfast honoring Herb Stallings, who turned 100 on August 4. Stallings has been playing golf at Birchwood since 1960. Though he doesn't play anymore, he still comes out to visit the group. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:45 pm
1940.	Local girl to compete in Miss North Carolina Teen USA A Red Oak resident will compete this weekend for the title of Miss North Carolina Teen USA.Maycee Aycock is one of 28 contestants who will participate in this weekend's competition in Charleston, South Carolina.Aycock is a senior at Northern Nash High School who plans to attend college at Meredith College. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:30 pm
1941.	Log cabin finds new home An 1880’s era log cabin found a new home on Saturday. The John Lee Whitley Log Cabin was moved from its location on US 64 Alternate to the Nash County Agriculture Center in Nashville after Whitley donated the home to the Nash County Master Gardners. The home will be used for educational purposes and is the latest addition to the Arboretum. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:51 pm
1942.	MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS In Sunday school, we studied the millennium reign of Christ. This is an interesting study and a great promise for believers. Isaiah was telling of a future event, which is still future, but will come to pass. Christ will reign for 1,000 years with a rod of iron and there will be peace, That is something to look forward to. Our choir sang “Thy Loving Kindness” for the call to worship. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:26 pm
1943.	Peachtree Baptist celebrates bicentennial Peachtree Baptist Church celebrated its Bicentennial Homecoming in September with Drs. Furman Hewitt and Bill Wakefield as the guest speakers. Over 240 people attended the special event. “We are pleased that God has blessed us and allowed us to serve Him in this community for so long,” said Pastor Gene Whitehouse. “After the fire that destroyed our building in 2005 we knew that we wanted to rebuild on the same site. Being God’s presence here was important to us.” Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:02 pm
1944.	Coopers Ruritan Club Two years ago the Coopers Ruritan Club started a project to acquire a park for the Coopers community. At the Nash County Commissioner’s meeting on December 1, 2008, the Commissioners amended the Nash County Recreation Master Plan to include a park at Coopers. In the fall of 2007, as President of the Coopers Ruritan Club, I addressed the Nash County Commissioners about the need for a park in the Coopers area. Since that time, I have been asked many times “why was the Coopers Ruritan Club involved in the Parks and Recreation Program?” After some thought, I realized that “our story” needed to be told because many people do not know what Ruritan Clubs do for their communities. HAROLD WINSTEAD / Published Tuesday, December 9, 2008 10:14 pm
1945.	Annexation without public’s vote is wrong Dear Editor: I understand the fury of residents of the proposed area to be annexed by Rocky Mount. I also felt the same and still do, but my fury is after the fact. I was annexed into city as of 07-01-2008. I also did not want to be in the city. Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:28 pm
1946.	Back home Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker came back to his hometown of Rocky Mount to raise money and rally support for his run for Governor of Georgia. If elected, Baker will be the first African American Governor of Georgia. Baker was greeted by a large crowd of dignitaries and citizens at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount in September. Baker, a democrat, will probably face several opponents in the gubernatorial primary next fall. He was elected five times in the Georgia House of Representatives and is in his third term as Attorney General. NC Attorney General Roy Cooper, a Nash County native, helped plan the fundraiser. Pictured (L-R) is Baker with his family: mother Mary High, sister Jeanette Coleman and brother-in-law Jake Coleman. Published Tuesday, October 6, 2009 11:13 pm
1947.	Rocky Mount - the warm, welcoming (?) and confused city My husband works for PCB Piezotronics whose main headquarters are based in Depew, N.Y., a suburb of Buffalo. The company needed to add on and received no help or tax breaks from the politicians of New York State. Entered mayors and officials from other states with pitches to get businesses into their towns. The winner was Roanoke Rapids. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: / Published Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:24 pm
1948.	Out on parole: summer is here for all ages You can always see the signs of summer when they arrive. Final exams, end of grade tests, graduations, Memorial Day passes, public swimming pools start to open and the home and garden stores are swamped.Many of us have already enjoyed the wonders of strawberry season — which once again was way too short. Blueberries are next, and the relatively mild climate this year has rushed along my blackberries. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:04 pm
1949.	Nashville flushes hydrants after drinking water violation detected NASHVILLE - Nashville utility customers have received notice of a violation of drinking water standards, with the result that the town is implementing a "rigorous flushing program" to help correct the problem."We are systematically flushing fire hydrants within our distribution system, starting at our interconnect with Rocky Mount, located on Kamlar Road, and concluding the flushing at the Nash County Corrections facility located on US-64 alternate," the notice states, adding that the problem should be resolved within six months. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:41 pm
1950.	Nashville hosts Nat’l Night Out Nashville is joining other municipalities across the nation to celebrate National Night Out on August 6. Nashville’s Police Department is sponsoring the event, which is always held the first Tuesday in August. This is the 30th year National Night Out has been held but only the first time Nashville’s Police Department has sponsored the event in Nashville. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:57 pm
1951.	The President who never got the honor he deserved If I had the means, I would go to church this Sunday in Plains, Georgia.Some surely laugh at that. Not all of us are as well versed in American history or the complexity of current events as we think we are? In 1976, the majority of Americans were so relieved to see the Watergate years go away. The man in the White House would be a Baptist Sunday School teacher, and in the 1950s, was one of the few handpicked by Admiral Hyman Rickover to serve in the new American fleet of nuclear submarines. This man had brains and character. Published Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:46 pm
1952.	Campaign season never ends, and that's a problem We are more than a year from the next presidential election, and I'm already tired of the campaign.As a matter of fact, the only positive I can see at this point is that the current occupant of the White House will have to vacate the premises. That promised 'Hope' and 'Change' and 'Forward' has turned into "we Hope we can Change force and stop running Forward into the abyss. It seems ironic that after winning the Nobel Peace Prize about two months after taking office, we're still involved in two wars, Syria still burns, ISIS has risen, Iran has been given the green light to build nukes, Russia invaded Ukraine, and the country has been rocked by riots like it is the 1960s again. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, September 16, 2015 10:32 pm
1953.	Mary Elizabeth Dozier Published Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:14 pm
1954.	Robert Nelson Moore Published Monday, July 1, 2019 1:24 pm
1955.	Nash EMS director resigns NASHVILLE - Tony Cameron, Nash Emergency Services Director, has issued a statement of resignation, apparently directed towards staff, saying that he has decided to step down as of July 8, 2024. "I have enjoyed my time here in Emergency Services and I believe that we have all accomplished a great deal. Please continue to make a positive difference in all the lives you touch and know that you are truly valued more than you will ever know. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:48 am
1956.	NRMS to ask county for $37.6 million for construction projects At their meeting Monday night, Evelyn Bulluck, chairman of the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board of education, urged her fellow board members to attend the Sept. 14 County Commissioners meeting, as the school administration asks for $37.6 million in funding to go forward on three construction projects. These three projects are construction of the new Rocky Mount High School, Middlesex Elementary renovations, and replacement of Southern Nash High’s field house, which NRMS estimates will cost $50 million to build. Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:21 pm
1957.	Upcoming Gala to honor victim of domestic violence My Sister’s House is planning to hold a fund-raising gala and auction on Saturday, February 16 at the Birchwood County Club. This year’s event has special significance as it honors the memory of Cynthia “Cymp” Joyner, who was killed in 2012. Joyner, 41, was the victim of an apparent murder-suicide on April 26, 2012, when she was shot at her workplace at the Westridge Grill on Sunset Road in Rocky Mount. Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:03 pm
1958.	RM football coach saluted by former school BOONVILLE -- A two-story press box/concession building and a field house are just two reminders of the impact B.W. Holt had on Starmount High School during his tenure as head football coach and athletic director. By Charles Alston / Published Tuesday, October 3, 2006 11:08 pm
1959.	DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The Annual Meeting of the District VIII National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution of North Carolina met Monday, August 13th in the Family Life Center in the Plymouth Church of Christ. The Brick House Landing Chapter (Plymouth) hosted the meeting. DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, September 4, 2012 11:16 pm
1960.	Shopping in a stranger's storage building Y'all, someone was trying to sell two jars on mayonnaise on Facebook Marketplace the other day.And it wasn't even Duke's. As a matter of fact, it was Hellman's, which I didn't even know was legal in North Carolina. Maybe some charitable soul will make an offer just to safely contain and destroy the two jars before they make it to a cookout or some poor child's back to school lunch.I don't know about you, but sometimes when I see weird stuff on sale I imagine stories and scenarios related to that item. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 20, 2025 10:17 pm
1961.	Nashville welcomes two new planning board members Nashville Town Council members were introduced to new planning board members at the start of Tuesday's council meeting. Jacqueline M. Lewis and Wayne Sears were approved last month to serve on the Planning Board. Lewis and Sears will take the place of Shirley House and Dwight Jordan, who both stepped down from the seats. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10:41 pm
1962.	BACK TO SCHOOL 2021 Nash County youngsters of all ages are back in school. Pictured above, Nashville Police Chief Anthony Puckett welcomes students back to Nashville Elementary. He is shown opening the door and greeting Joe'Nyiah Whitley (left) and Krishera Shearin upon their arrival to school. Published Wednesday, August 25, 2021 10:13 pm
1963.	No, I’m not sick or drugged, just a parent of three I don’t know why people say the things they say sometimes. After all, I’ve walked into groups of people recently, said “Hey,” and gotten these three responses: 1. “Wow, Mike, you’re really getting some gray [hair] there, aren’t you?” 2. “Hey, I’m liking the salt-and-pepper look there.” 3. “Dude, you look tired. Are you sick? I mean, you really look tired.” Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:52 pm
1964.	Public schools budget takes $7.4 million hit Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) superintendent Rick McMahon said 2011-12 budget cuts of $7.4 million will be presented to the board at their June 13 meeting. While sharing the current state budget update with the board at their work session Monday night, McMahon said the system must not only prepare for these state cuts but also $2.2 million in federal cuts for next school year. Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, May 17, 2011 11:01 pm
1965.	Music loses another King and other observations Though many body parts seem to be breaking down the old adage, "The mind is the first thing to go," seems to hold true.Last week I penned a piece of deathless prose about the legendary musical contributions of Ben E. King.Later in the week, the legendary blues singer BB King died.You guessed it. I go into "The sky is falling mode." Did I get it wrong? Was The Graphic getting letters to the editor wondering about my sanity? Was it BB King or Ben E. King that died? Staff / Published Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:00 am
1966.	NICHOLAS C. "NICK' SEARS Published Wednesday, October 31, 2018 1:30 pm
1967.	MARY ELIZABETH DOZIER Published Thursday, April 13, 2023 6:46 pm
1968.	Nash Democrats to host annual rally on Thursday The Nash County Democratic Party will hold its Spring Rally on Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. The rally will be held at the Momeyer Ruritan Club. A spaghetti and tossed salad dinner will be served. The guest speaker for the event is Representative Bobbie Richardson. Richardson represents District Seven in the NC House of Representatives. District Seven consists of Nash and Franklin Counties. Richardson has dedicated her life to education. Published Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:56 pm
1969.	Red Oak plans Christmas festival; call issued for vendors With the gift of the Red Oak Classic now opened, enjoyed and the wrappings put away, Red Oak town officials are working on setting up the town's Christmas Festival, to be held Saturday, Nov. 30 from 1 to 6 p.m., with the parade at 4 p.m. A Christmas tree lighting at the Red Oak Fire Station will conclude the event. The theme will be "Home Alone: Lost in Red Oak" as selected by nearly 30% of town residents who responded to a digital Google Forms survey sent out through the town's Facebook page August 21st by Averi Parker, Town Clerk. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:47 pm
1970.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A fire of unknown origin was reported on 6/9/23 at 10335 W Old Spring Hope Road, Spring HopeA warrant service was reported on 6/7/23 at 1205 Eastern Avenue, NashvilleA felony larceny was reported on 6/6/23 at 12566 South Street, Whitakers Published Wednesday, June 14, 2023 10:47 pm
1971.	Holiday Celebrations start Friday morning! Nashville residents can get in the holiday spirit this weekend as several events are slated to take place in the area. On Friday, starting at 10 a.m., Nash County 4-H will host its annual 4-H Holiday Extravaganza, with shopping, food and fun. The event will also feature entertainment on Friday night, with the band Zion Stone, who will perform outside at 7 p.m. Published Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:28 pm
1972.	Nashville makes offer on former Acme building The Town of Nashville has made an offer to purchase the building that once housed Acme Cleaners. Council members voted last month to offer $410,000 to purchase the building to house its parks, recreation and cultural resources department. The offer was accepted but is contingent, however, on an environmental study. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10:26 pm
1973.	WEST MOUNT RURITAN NEWS, 2 The West Mount Ruritan Club elected new officers for the 2014 year. Pictured (L-R) is: Past President Russell Cockrell; President Buck Pittman; Vice President Johnnie Massie; Secretary Bob Alford; Treasurer Lester Weaver; and Board of Directors Jake Pridgen, Gold Joyner and Wayne Outlaw. Published Tuesday, February 18, 2014 10:52 pm
1974.	Supt. seeks support for Early College facility Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson came before Nash County Commissioners last Thursday evening asking for support for a permanent facility to house the school system’s early college. Jackson said the system’s capital improvement plan had been presented to commissioners before but he wanted to talk about one project during the retreat. Jackson said the Early College High School was one of four top prioritized project. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 19, 2014 11:54 pm
1975.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS No Aventon News this week, just thoughts.Things sure are different today than they were 40 years ago. When I married my late husband Ben, I was from that moment on a "kept woman"; he was from the old school, that was the way it was supposed to be. I had the babies, stayed at home and raised them, kept the house, cooked for the family; I was a mama and wife everyday...all day and all night long. I washed his clothes, ironed them and laid them out every morning...well, at least most mornings. JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, October 19, 2016 10:38 pm
1976.	My dad taught me some of life’s most valuable lessons You’re never too old for your daddy. That’s probably the main lesson I’ve learned since I became an adult. But this is perhaps the first time I’ve actually admitted it. So Happy Father’s Day dad. You were right. I was wrong. When I was younger, I thought growing up would be so cool. I’d be on my own and have my own money, my own house, my own car, my own life. I wouldn’t have to ask permission to do anything. Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:32 pm
1977.	Ferdinand "Ferdie" Carey Barkley Published Tuesday, October 2, 2018 4:37 pm
1978.	Castalia gears up for July 4th Nash County residents can count on another successful July Fourth if they plan to spend it in Castalia. Organizers of the annual event said this year’s event will be extra special, as the parade will once again pay tribute to veterans. Anna Joyner, who serves as the Parade Coordinator, said this year’s Grand Marshal’s will be Sgt. Linwood “Pee Wee” Harper, of Castalia, and Private First Class Herman Strum, of Spring Hope. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:26 pm
1979.	Blooming Festival draws 20,000 plus to town Organizers of Nashville’s Blooming Festival say each year, the festival gets better and better. This year was no exception. The 14th Annual Nashville Blooming Festival was held this past weekend, with more than 20,000 people coming out to take part in one of many activities offered. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, May 11, 2010 10:13 pm
1980.	Jerry Wayne Joyner Published Saturday, December 26, 2015 12:31 pm
1981.	CANDIDATE LIST BY CONTEST PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.Donald J. Trump (R)Hillary Clinton (D)Gary Johnson (LIB) Published Wednesday, November 2, 2016 10:32 pm
1982.	RED OAK NEWS Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met on Thursday, October 19 at the church. Those attending included Audrey and Suzy Pearce, Marion Faulkner, Linda Sheets, Barbara Mitchell, Rochelle Bass, Lisa Carp, Jeanette and Hazel Hill, and Maureen Williams. They enjoyed a salad supper before the missions program. Everyone also decorated boxes with inspirational messages that will be used in the food pantry when they give away food. The group also made plans to adopt a family at My Sister's House for Christmas. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:14 pm
1983.	Backward Glances: Hurricane Hazel letter surfaces at symbolic time in history EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a letter penned by Ms. Hazel Valentine of Nashville just after Hurricane Hazel hit the area in 1954. Ms Valentine lived to be 101 years old. She passed away May 13, 1997. The letter is addressed to her son, Jim, who was in the military. Ms. Valentine's granddaughter ironically stumbled across this letter just days before Hurricane Florence was forecast to hit our area as a possible category 3 or 4 storm. Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:05 pm
1984.	Change of season, change of times It was a fall afternoon probably twenty years ago when my daughter and I pulled a small sapling out of the pine straw we'd spread around the house. "Why don't we plant this baby tree and see if it will grow?" I said.As a preschooler, Holly was excited about most things. I dug a hole and then held the little sweet gum in place while she carefully packed the dirt around the base. Over the next week, we watered the little tree regularly. I told Holly that if we kept jumping over it every day, we'd always be able to jump over it. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:45 pm
1985.	Nash recognizes EMS employees Nash County Emergency Services provides top notch services because it employs the right people, according to Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley. Emergency Services employees were recognized last Thursday night at a special employee recognition program. Brantley said recognition programs are hard to hold for emergency services employees because they are spread out over 542 miles protecting the public, working in the 9-1-1 center or doing fire inspections. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 20, 2019 10:48 pm
1986.	Eager to get the spooky day behind us! Well October is all but over, which means things are about to get a bit crazy. The holidays are coming!If you didn't realize how close the holidays were, apparently you haven't been shopping lately. I took the boys Halloween window shopping recently and they couldn't decide if they wanted to look at monsters or Christmas trees. Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, October 28, 2015 10:54 pm
1987.	Dortches Baptist celebrates 125 years One hundred and twenty five years of memories were displayed in the fellowship hall at Dortches Baptist Church on September 23. The church celebrated its 125th anniversary with a special service featuring Johnson Gupton, one of the church's pastors from the 50s. A lunch followed the special service. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10:42 pm
1988.	Rain halts CLR schedule ELM CITY -- Mother Nature was the real winner last Saturday night when County Line Raceway honored the area's first responders.Super Stock Four Cylinder drivers took to the track first with Kevin Pierce and Damien Bryant starting on the front row. A battle it would be as drivers took it three wide going into turn two on the first lap. The field would be slowed when the A47 of Austin Bottoms slowed on the front stretch after losing power. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 16, 2015 10:32 pm
1989.	2024 ELECTION - NASH COUNTY PRESIDENT OF THE USKamala Harris (D)Donald J. Trump (R)Chase Oliver (LIB) Published Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:47 pm
1990.	National group to headline annual Juneteenth Festival National R&B group, Silk, will headline Rocky Mount's Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival which will be held June 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and June 2 from 11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. in front of the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences.Known for chart-topping hits like "If You (Lovin' Me)," "Girl U for Me/Lose Control" and a host of others, Silk began their career in 1989 and had their first hit single in 1993. Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:47 pm
1991.	Spring Hope pushes to restore iconic relic structures in town SPRING HOPE - Despite efforts to document the pre-1979 existence of the 'the old Boy Scout Hut' on McLean Street, needed in order to fix the place up, no such historical evidence has found, leaving town officials a final option of just asking the state for approval.Dicky Bass, American Legion Post 91 commander, started the ball rolling in January when he rounded up the manpower to renovate the structure, asking town commissioners permission to do so in order to give the Legion a place to hold meetings, as well as to entice the return of a Boy Scout troop. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:41 pm
1992.	Nebraska Dunston, a Spring Hope legend Nov. 4, 1941, the U.S. Navy declared 95 missing crewmen on the torpedoed sunk U.S.S Reuben James destroyer dead. Spring Hope's Nebraska Dunston was among them. The Nebraska Dunston American Legion Post 396 in Spring Hope is named in his honor, and he's gained recent popularity for being mentioned in "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad," a New York Times Notable Book written by Dartmouth College's history professor Matthew F. Delmont. KACEY COOPER, Senior, NC State University NC State University / Published Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:39 pm
1993.	Supporting local events is a great investment I can’t believe we’re well on our way into the beginning of summertime and before you know it we’ll be celebrating the Fourth of July! Before we get too far away from memories of Nashville’s Blooming Festival, I have to take up a little space here to compliment Nashville’s Fire Chief Tim Pope and all the agencies and folks who helped out with the command center that was set up at this year’s event. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:47 pm
1994.	Brooklyn Community News On April 9, 2011 I had the pleasure of attending the 2011 Childcare Conference that was held at Edgecombe Community College on the Rocky Mount campus. There was a great turnout and many communities volunteered their services at the conference. I would like to give a special thank you to a few of the volunteers: Anna Deans, David Fuller, Donna Glass, Mary Hilliard, Tommy Royster, Donnell Staton and the Down East Partnership for Children (DEPC). LENA SESSOMS / Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:30 pm
1995.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On Sunday morning Peachtree Church held a service honoring law enforcement, emergency and fire personnel and commemorating officers who have fallen while serving. It was an inspiring service that was planned and conducted by Ricky Tucker. He is a Deacon at Peachtree and is employed by the NC State Capital Police and is in a unique position that enables him to lead this service. barb / Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:59 pm
1996.	County emergency planners learn from Helene NASHVILLE - In the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene on the western part of North Carolina, local emergency planners are sorting through emerging data on what happened there in order to help prevent any of that from happening here.Firefighters, police, ems and healthcare workers converged at Nash Community College Oct. 10 for a meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to share updates and to hear a presentation about Helene from Mark Schell, Area 7 Coordinator for the NC Division of Emergency Management, which operates under the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 25, 2025 6:20 pm
1997.	Fall festival at Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church Cali Jones of Rocky Mount climbs into a bounce house during the fall festival at Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville on Saturday. Graphic photo by Lindell Kay Published Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:44 pm
1998.	Pirates of the Carolinas coming to the JPAC The Tar River Center for History and Culture presents "Pirates of the Carolinas" a swashbuckling day of fun for the whole family on Saturday, October 5th. Blackbeard's Crew, a living history performance group dedicated to the accurate representation of seafaring life in "The Golden Age of Piracy," will appear in full pirate regalia. The crew will demonstrate fascinating topics such as navigation, seamanship, surgery/medicine, hygiene, rope making, period cooking, and sail/ship repair. Spectators may also experience firelock, live swordplay and cannon live fire demonstrations. Published Wednesday, October 2, 2019 10:39 pm
1999.	Castalia Church & Community News Homecoming 2007 at Castalia Baptist started with a rocking good time at the Rock for World Hunger at the local L& L and Family Dollar. Thanks to all who came by and donated canned food for our food pantry and to the World Hunger Fund. Donations can still be made just stop by the church when you see my truck there! By KATHY FREEMAN-ROBLES / Published Tuesday, October 16, 2007 10:02 pm
2000.	Man shoots himself when served warrant NASHVILLE - An armed felon took his own life near a Castalia home Tuesday morning after telling a Nash County Sheriff's Deputy that he was not going to be taken into custody.Donald Fields, age 40, killed himself with a gunshot to the head on wooded property near 4892 Crabtree Lane, a brick ranch house less than a mile outside of Castalia and not far from the solar farm. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:47 pm