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| 2001. | Nashville adds precautions to protect essential staff
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Thursday, March 26, 2020 6:00 pm
| | 2002. |  Nashville names new police chief
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Police Department has a new Police Chief: Caleb Shockley, formerly a lieutenant within the department, was announced as Chief March 19.The NPD has been without its own chief at the helm since former Chief J.T. Winstead resigned in October of 2023, after which Chris Joyner, then Fire Chief, was appointed Public Safety Officer to oversee both the police and fire departments.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:13 pm
| | 2003. |  Hot Feet in Action breaks record
A record number of Nash-Rocky Mount elementary students successfully complete 100 miles of walking during the 2010-2011 school year. Despite stormy skies, nearly 6,000 students and staff celebrated during the annual Hot Feet in Action celebration at Glover Park in Nashville. All 16 elementary schools participated. Students rotated between 12 stations including line dancing, tug of war, parachute activity, Character Eddie, water relay race and Nashville Fire Department.
Published Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10:55 pm
| | 2004. |  House Representative hosts forums in Nash County
Representative James Gailliard recently hosted three town hall forums in Nash County to provide information on what is happening in Raleigh. The forums are part of a promise Gailliard made when elected to host town hall forums to help constituents stay connected. Gailliard said during his campaign, he promised to host 20 town hall forums."One of my goals is to bring Raleigh to you," Gailliard said.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 10:32 pm
| | 2005. | Reader says repeal of HB2 will create many problems
Since the passage of House Bill 2, North Carolina's Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, many across North Carolina have shown their support for the performance of immoral acts across our state.Those who support the repeal of HB2 claim that the bill is discriminatory but overlook the problems that the repeal would create with pornography, child pornography, pedophilia, and the immoral decline of our state.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR / Published Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:58 pm
| | 2006. |  Nash plans to honor Valentine
Nash County Commissioners are hoping the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will sign off on naming a portion of US 64 after former Congressman and Nashville resident Tim Valentine. Commissioners approved a resolution on Monday requesting the section of US 64 between Spring and Nashville be renamed. The request was initially submitted by Commissioner Mary Wells.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:12 pm
| | 2007. | Nash County to outsource tax revaluation
Nash County Commissioners moved forward on Monday with hiring a vendor to perform the next round of revaluations. Commissioners voted 5-2 to hire Pearson Appraisal Service at $800,000 to handle the upcoming tax revaluation in 2017. Outsourcing the upcoming revaluations was brought up at the board’s retreat earlier this year.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, July 8, 2014 11:07 pm
| | 2008. |  NCC nursing student receives DAISY in Training Award
Nash Community College Nursing Student Jarren Webb received the DAISY in Training Award for commitment to extraordinary compassionate patient care and outstanding clinical skill that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of many people.Webb also is the 2021 Excellence in Associate Degree Nursing award recipient. He is a local and national member of the Student Nurses' Association and has volunteered for community events including supporting local hospitals, long-term care facilities, and fire stations.
Published Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:45 pm
| | 2009. |  Rep. Lucy Allen resigns
Area Democrats have begun vying for the chance to replace Lucy Allen in the General Assembly.
Gov. Bev Perdue offered Allen a position on the North Carolina Utilities Commission last Friday, announcing the appointment this week.
On Thursday, Allen was preparing to write her letter of resignation as the House representative for Franklin, Nash and Halifax counties, effective April 12 — when she will be appointed to the Utilities Commission.
CAREY JOHNSON, Special to The Graphic / Published Tuesday, April 6, 2010 11:53 pm
| | 2010. |  Predictions for 2015 with flawless results
It’s January, and that can only mean one thing: the diet business is booming. Also, it means it is time for the annual Soapbox Predictions for the Coming Year edition. Because we are so accurate year after year, many folks clip and save this column on their refrigerators until the newsprint becomes brittle, escapes the magnet, and slides under the device, causing a major fire hazard.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10:51 pm
| | 2011. |  B&G Clubs visit DC museums
One of the most exciting parts of the summer program offered by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties are the weekly field trips that the children get to experience, and the first field trip of the summer was a memorable one.
On June 14, 45 kids left the club at 6 a.m. for a field trip to Washington, DC. During the trip the children had the opportunity to visit several museums throughout the day including The Air and Space Museum, where they were treated to unique exhibits on the development and evolution of aviation.
Published Tuesday, August 3, 2010 10:32 pm
| | 2012. |  Cornhole tourney to “Toss Away Cancer”
In 2009, Jason Edwards’ brother, Scotty, spent his 21st birthday battling Hodkin’s Lymphoma. A few years later, Edwards’ mother-in-law battled breast cancer. Edwards said though he knew how horrible a disease cancer was, he added that it was much different when you know someone going through the battle.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2014 10:47 pm
| | 2013. |  Intersections: God and Life
Because evangelism never just becomes easy (for most), this means that the reason why we evangelize must be based on something other than our feelings and our preferences.We, as followers of Christ, are commanded to go and make disciples. This is not an optional endeavor for a set apart group of Christians. Rather, this call is for every person who claims to be a follower of Christ.
CARLYLE HALL, JR. / Published Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:23 pm
| | 2014. |  Where are the social media criers during the public meetings?
Nash County's manager spent a great deal of time this week to squash out social media misinformation and also to address a conversation during a morning show on a local TV station. The fact of the matter is, one will never get ahead of the literal brushfire that is created on social media platforms. Once that fire begins, you'll never put it out. What we can do, as your local trusted newspaper, is continue to attend local government meetings IN PERSON, covering the actual issues.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:48 am
| | 2015. |  National Night Out in Nashville is Tuesday!
Nashville's Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event Tuesday, August 4th at Glover Park. Hats off to Nashville Community Police Officer Jennifer Bull for her enthusiasm and hard work organizing this event each year. Past years have been very successful, but she saw a need to reach more kids and offer more to the community. So she rolled up her sleeves and got to work. She will be the first to tell you that pulling off such an event doesn't happen overnight, nor without a lot of help. And I'm sure, knowing most of the staff, she's received a lot of help!
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:47 pm
| | 2016. |  Accident claims life of local senior
Eighteen year-old Randall Scott Flood was in the midst of his high school project, a senior preparing for graduation in just a few weeks when his life was cut short.
Flood, a senior at Nash Central High School, died Sunday afternoon at 6343 Rock Quarry Road in Elm City.
The quarry has depths up to 75 feet, and some areas as much as 135 feet.
Published Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:26 pm
| | 2017. | Nash Sheriff’s Office to host memorial service
A memorial service on Saturday will celebrate the memory of police officers who were killed in the line of duty. The North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #46 and Blue Knights of North Carolina XXI are hosting the memorial service, which will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 21 at the Nash County Court House.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:12 am
| | 2018. |  Christmas Adam can put you in the spirit
When you retrieve this column from your mailbox, we will be roughly two weeks from Christmas Eve, one day from Christmas and one day from Christmas Adam.Each year, it becomes more difficult to decide which of these holidays I enjoy the most. Oh wait, what's that? What's Christmas Adam, you ask?Well, since Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas, Christmas Adam is December 23. If you don't get it, just let the name percolate for a few minutes.At our house, Christmas Adam is much anticipated and is a highlight of the holiday season. But first, we must consider Christmas traditions.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 9, 2015 11:06 pm
| | 2019. |  Lowell hits a milestone, waiting for the next
"I fixed Lowell," our daughter Holly said. "Y'all can thank me later."This phrased caused some concern. Did she mean she fixed something Lowell broke? Did this mean Lowell had a breakdown?
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:50 pm
| | 2020. |  Tips for spring break
Spring break will be here soon and a lot of you will be traveling. Spring break offers us a chance to break the routine of work and everyday events. It’s a time to relax and enjoy time with our friends and family. We need to follow a few guidelines so we don’t have to worry about home while we’re away. By doing the following, you can have peace of mind until you return home.
Bill Creech, Nashville Chief of Police / Published Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:54 pm
| | 2021. | Nash County approves rezoning in Stanhope area
Nash County Commissioners approved a rezoning request in Southern Nash County at their regular meeting on July 10. The request, made by Rebecca W. Coleman, was to rezone a 10.5 acre portion of a tract located at the northeast corner of an intersection of W NC Highway 97 and Southern Nash High Road from A-1 Agricultural to RC-Rural Commercial. The property is located immediately adjacent to the Stanhope Community Volunteer Fire Department at 4416 W NC Highway 97.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 19, 2017 10:15 pm
| | 2022. |  Still adjusting to life at home but making lots of memories!
I never thought I'd be cranking out another column for this space but here I am, sitting at Jo Anne's desk, trying to decide which crazy story to share about my new life as a stay-at-home mom! I have lots of crazy stories!
Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, December 28, 2022 10:35 pm
| | 2023. | Nashville lowers boom on nuisance property
Nashville Town officials lowered the boom May 7 on an overgrown property located at 714 Bayberry Lane, authorizing $2,000 in cleanup, for which homeowner Wyatt McGhee will ultimately be responsible to pay.Shawn Lucas, Planning and Development Director and former Code Enforcer for Nashville, said McGhee was first cited for three property violations in August of 2023, including 'noxious growth of weeded, grasses or other plants or business that ... threaten to become a fire hazard for a harboring place for rats, mice, snakes or other vermin or otherwise poses a danger to public health or safety."
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:35 pm
| | 2024. | Red Oak reviews budget
The town of Red Oak's budget looks pretty solid for the 2022-2023 fiscal year."I think it's a very good budget," said Town Clerk Tracy Shearin.The total budget for the town is $1,582,262 if American Rescue Plan (ARPA)funds of $437,062 are included.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 11, 2022 11:29 pm
| | 2025. |  Asphalt dump truck overturns, HazMat cleanup performed
CASTALIA - An accident involving an overturned dump truck carrying asphalt April 4 in Castalia has resulted in a clean-up by a Haz Mat company.The truck, driven by Johnny Ray Thorne and owned by Battles Trucking, Rocky Mount, had reportedly been doing asphalt work for Barnhill Contracting in the Castalia area when it overturned along a roadbank near 6733 Taylors Gin Road at about 11:30 a.m.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:22 pm
| | 2026. | United Way Tar River Region seeks items for foster children
my BELONGings, in connection with United Way Tar River Region, is collecting new and gently used items in order to fill bags for foster children throughout Nash and Edgecombe Counties as well as children being served by My Sister's House. About 400,000 children in the United States enter the foster system annually, and at any given time, there are roughly 150,000 children who are active in the system. Currently, Nash and Edgecombe Counties serve approximately 85 children in foster care.
Published Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:37 pm
| | 2027. |  Castalia remembers community members
A moment of silence started Castalia's Board of Commissioner's meeting last Tuesday night, as commissioners remembered David "Pac-Man" Braswell.Braswell passed away on Friday, March 1 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.Braswell was an active member of the Castalia community, serving the town's fire department for 38 years. He also worked for the town of Castalia, after serving most of his life as an electric lineman.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:31 pm
| | 2028. |  Nash County 911 director retires
After a three-decade career in the Nash County Communications Center, Robbie Stone’s name has become synonymous with Nash County 911. Last week, Stone retired after spending close to 35 years with Nash County. Stone’s career with Nash County Communications began on July 18, 1979. Stone was just 18 years old.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, February 4, 2014 10:51 pm
| | 2029. |  AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS
A memorial service for Bobby House and Barbara House was held Saturday, April 25 at 2pm at Fishing Creek Baptist Church. No details at press time. More info to come next week.Last week Sue Shearin, Harriet Griffin and JoJo Ricks traveled to the mountains of North Carolina. While there they toured the Biltmore Estate, including the winery. They also went bargain hunting in Antique stores along their way.
JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015 11:07 pm
| | 2030. | NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS
Multi-sectional; 9000 Murasaki Dr., Middlesex; $295,000Multi-sectional; 9001 Murasaki Dr., Middlesex; $280,000Detached accessory structure; 9475 Turkey Way, Middlesex; $11,500Swimming pool; 7126 Hunter Hill Rd., Rocky Mount; $58,985
Published Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:23 pm
| | 2031. | County to close on town hall property in April
The Town of Nashville is just a few weeks away from closing on the old town hall property on Washington Street, next to the Claude Mayo Jr. Administration Building.
Nash County made a $285,000 offer on the building in October of last year. Initially the offer was $210,000. Nashville employees moved out of the facility in October and a ribbon cutting was held in November at the new location.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:54 pm
| | 2032. |  Nash County celebrates Telecommunicator Week
Public safety agencies nationwide recognize the critical role playing 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, he 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 9 through 15.
Published Wednesday, April 12, 2017 11:10 pm
| | 2033. |  Spring Hope store in jeopardy of never reopening
SPRING HOPE -- The once welcoming doors of a local charity resale store may never open to the public again."I don't know how we can reopen," said Kay Mitchell, a leader in Faith Christian Ministries of Spring Hope, which has a shared history with the organization of the same name in Nashville, but operates separately.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:46 pm
| | 2034. | Group studies ways to boost northeast Franklin County
Members of a community group trying to bring economic development to northeast Franklin County are trudging ahead with plans to bolster broadband, develop agritourism and install a marketing plan for the area.With the aid of the State Department of Commerce, the Northeast Franklin Revitalization Committee crafted a plan to achieve the above three goals.
CAREY JOHNSON, Special to The Graphic / Published Wednesday, July 4, 2018 10:54 pm
| | 2035. |  A few things that make Thanksgiving great
Over the last several years, this space has been used to document, record, reflect and remember great Thanksgivings. It is truly my favorite time of the year, that sweet spot, however brief, that allows for a deep breath before the push and pressures of Christmas and the end of the year. That is not to slight December 25 or January 1 as wonderful, celebratory times of the year, it is simply to say that the timing and spacing makes Thanksgiving distinctive.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, November 19, 2013 10:52 pm
| | 2036. |  Nashville Scouts attend Camporee
On April 27-29, 2012 Boy Scout Troop 76, Sponsored by Nashville Baptist Church, attending the East Carolina Council Spring Camporee held at Camp Boddie located in Blounts Creek NC. During this event these scouts competed in events such as campsite inspections, scouting trivia, primitive fire building, plant identification, first aid, knot tieing, canoe racing, bicycle racing, tommohawk throwing, rifle shooting and numerous other events.
Published Tuesday, May 1, 2012 11:04 pm
| | 2037. |  Cedar Grove Elementary School Graduation Day, pics 1
Fifth grade graduate Jaida Thomas (center) pauses for a photo-op with art teacher Lindsey Tolentino (far left) and music teacher Bobbi Jo Bone (far right).
Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10:40 pm
| | 2038. |  SANDY CROSS NEWS
On Saturday, the Christian Fellowship Church Mission Team went out and ministered around the Rocky Mount, Nashville, and Wilson areas with great testimonies. The Sunday morning message was "Who's Building Your House and Who's Living in Your House". Sunday night began the summer revival at CFC with Pastor Daniel Parker, Donnie Rabon, and Michael Bacon ministering for four nights.
EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, July 7, 2021 10:30 pm
| | 2039. |  Life according to Kent, in his own words
(Editor’s Note: Due to innovations from the Apple Co., Mike’s son, Kent will be writing this week’s column, in essay form. He will celebrate his fifth birthday within days of this issue.)
How to be 5 years old
By Kent Brantley
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 6, 2010 11:53 pm
| | 2040. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Sunday was the 13 year anniversary of the devastating fire which destroyed the 1954 church building. Through the grace of God, and with the help of many people, the present building was complete and dedicated on June 10, 2007- eleven years ago today. Thanks be to God for his multiple blessings upon us.Sanctuary flowers were given by Kathy and Aubrey Farmer. The Adult Choir sang "Calvary Covers it All" under the direction of the Pastor.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, June 13, 2018 10:46 pm
| | 2041. | NASH COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES
Middlesex7/12/2022: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 9649 Stony Hill church Road
Published Wednesday, July 6, 2022 10:50 pm
| | 2042. | CARSON DALE THORNE
Carson Dale Thorne, 60, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010. He was born January 6, 1950.
Published Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:55 pm
| | 2043. | MILLARD OSCAR WINSTEAD
Published Wednesday, January 6, 2016 3:10 pm
| | 2044. | Nash UNC hires new Medical Director of Hospitalist Program
Nash UNC Health Care has announced Dr. George Kasarala as the new Hospitalist Medical Director. The hospitalist program at Nash UNC is partnered with Sound Physicians. Hospitalists are medical providers who specialize in the comprehensive care of the hospitalized patient with 24/7 in-house coverage, guiding the patient's care and treatment during their hospital stay. Hospitalists work with the patient's primary care provider to coordinate in-hospital medical care as well as follow-up treatment.
Published Wednesday, August 29, 2018 10:49 pm
| | 2045. | Local man is stabbed
A Nashville man was stabbed after an early morning argument on Brake Street.
NEWS BRIEF / Published Tuesday, October 3, 2006 11:08 pm
| | 2046. |  Don't fall for fake Spring regardless of thermometer
Y'all know better.I've been warning people -- I even mentioned it here a couple of weeks ago -- spring is not here.Granted, I've seen an alarming number of shirtless men out and about in the tri-county area and some physics defying shorts on women. But it is not spring yet.This is called Fake Spring.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:57 pm
| | 2047. |  Local youth expands project for Eagle Scout Rank
Local scout Ryan Eason took a community service project and expanded on it to recently earn his Eagle Scout Rank. In October 2013, Eason unveiled an old postal service mailbox outside of Nashville's Police Department. The mailbox had been refurbished and turned into a collection box for retired United States Flags. Nashville's American Legion Post 110 assisted Eason with the project and members of the post are responsible for picking up the flags and appropriately retiring them.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:44 pm
| | 2048. |  Dancing with the ARTS is February 24th
Practice is underway for the fourth annual Dancing with the Arts event, which is set for Friday, February 24 at 7 p.m. at Nash Arts. This year's celebrity couples include Nashville's Police Chief Tom Bashore and his daughter, Melanie, Nashville Fire Battalion Chief Jason Edwards and his wife, Ashley and former Nash County Sheriff Dick Jenkins and his daughter-in-law Kelly. Other couples dancing include Trevor and Tiffany Delano, Mark and Lisa Carpenter and Casey and Brittany Pierce.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:29 pm
| | 2049. | Relay for Life News
All meetings are held at the Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount - Time: 6-6:30 p.m.; Accounting & New Teams 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Regular Meeting - 7:30- 8 p.m.
Published Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:05 pm
| | 2050. | Candidates speak up on issues
Handling Nashville’s growth was the main focus for candidates during the first of two candidate forums.
The forum, sponsored by the Brooklyn Community Watch organization, featured the seven candidates for town council as well as the two candidates for mayor.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 2, 2007 10:50 pm
| | 2051. | Town of Red Oak reconsiders restaurant project
RED OAK -- The town council may be getting cold feet over a farm-to-table market and restaurant project.The council voted in October to issue a request for quotes to design and build the ROSE, a multi-purpose agricultural market, farm-to-table restaurant, retail and office space facility to be built next to the Red Oak Fire Department.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:26 pm
| | 2052. |  Dorsey retires from Nash County post
Nash County Assistant County Manager Rosemary Dorsey has served Nash County for 20 years. Next week, Dorsey will serve her last week with the county, as she prepares for retirement. Dorsey has served in local government for 36 years. Prior to coming to Nash County, she was the Planning Director for the Town of Nashville for almost seven years.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 28, 2017 10:59 pm
| | 2053. | Country Doctor Museum celebrates “History Alive!”
A daylong celebration at the oldest museum in the nation dedicated to the history of rural health care will be held Saturday, Oct. 12.The Country Doctor Museum will host “History Alive!” from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free activities will include museum tours and horse drawn carriage rides from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Published Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:38 pm
| | 2054. | CANDIDATE LIST BY CONTEST
PRESIDENT OF THE USDonald Trump (REP)Joe Biden (DEM)
Published Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:32 pm
| | 2055. | Nash says it's time to clean up Gold Rock
Nash County Commissioners have agreed to form a committee to help clean up the Gold Rock area. Commissioner Chair Robbie Davis brought up the item at the board's January 11 meeting. Davis said the area was an eyesore and work needed to be done. He suggested he, along with Commissioner Lou Richardson, who both serve that area of the county, serve on a committee, along with Sheriff Keith Stone and others within the health department, fire marshal's office and other agencies, to help come up with ideas to clean up the area.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 25, 2017 11:10 pm
| | 2056. | NASH COUNTY RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
NashvilleOct. 20: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sandy Cross Methodist Church, 3725 Sandy Cross RoadOct. 27: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Nash County Senior Center, 103 N. Alston Street
Published Wednesday, October 8, 2025 10:03 pm
| | 2057. |  Griffin wins Democratic vote for Sheriff
Two local men have been campaigning for just over a year hoping to earn a seat in the November 2014 election as the Democratic candidate for Nash County Sheriff. Gene Braswell of Spring Hope and Stanley “Big Griff” Griffin of Nashville faced off in Tuesday’s Primary Election with Griffin receiving the winning vote.Griffin received 3,930 votes, or 58.05 percent of the total votes cast during elections Tuesday while Braswell received 2,840 votes, or 41.95 percent.
Published Wednesday, May 7, 2014 12:40 am
| | 2058. | Wilson County couple file noise complaint with Nash
Sounds of propane cannon fire is violating the rights of neighboring residents, according to one Wilson County homeowner.Deborah Hardee, of 5952 Hornes Church Road, Wilson, complained to Nash County Commissioners on Tuesday about the loud booms, which constantly go off on both sides of her rural home.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:24 pm
| | 2059. |  BPW MEETS
President Barbara High Tyre (at left) discusses plans for the meeting with Maryanna Bennett.
Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:30 pm
| | 2060. |  K9 "Renzo" joins Nashville Police force
The Nashville Police Department's first ever K-9 unit has passed his certification assessment and is ready to patrol the streets to protect the community.Renzo the German Shepard is the newest officer of the police department. He aced a six-week certification course at Southern Police Canine, Inc., a police canine training facility, and earned his certification on November 12. This certification confirmed Renzo and his officer handler as a handler canine team.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 24, 2021 9:16 pm
| | 2061. |  Camp wins School Board seat
Sixty-two percent of registered voters in Nash County came out to cast their votes in an election that’s sure to go down in history.
In Nash County, voters chose John McCain as the next President of the United States, with 22,068 voters, or 53.59 percent, choosing McCain. Close to 46 percent of voters in Nash County chose Barack Obama.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2008 1:20 am
| | 2062. |  Oak Level Ruritan Club hosts annual celebration
Oak Level Ruritans gathered on Monday for their annual holiday celebration and installation of officers for the upcoming year. Jeff Neese, Ruritan District Governor, visited the club to help install the club's new officers and to offer words of wisdom and inspiration to the club. "We have the best civic organization in the world," Neese said. "They help people and they put it back in the community."
BY AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 13, 2017 10:33 pm
| | 2063. | High school youth eligible to apply for Youth Legislative Assembly
Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly are inviting North Carolina high school students to apply for the 47th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA)."North Carolina's Youth Legislative Assembly offers students a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the legislative process and to develop leadership skills that will help them succeed in life," said Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore
Published Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:23 pm
| | 2064. |  Nashville's Boys & Girls Club thanks local supporters
Nashville's Boys and Girls Club gave thanks to its supporters at a special Thanksgiving dinner last Monday evening. Unit Director Boris Ashford said the support from the community means a lot to club members. "We do have strong support in our community," Ashford said. To show their appreciation, club members presented cards to Nashville's Police Department, Nashville's Fire Department, Rock Creek Baptist Church and Paul Lewis, a N.C. Wesleyan student who volunteers with the club.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 2, 2015 11:21 pm
| | 2065. | NASH COUNTY REC REPORT
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s current leagues:
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:13 pm
| | 2066. |  Nash Arts welcomes Curtis Wright
Renee Davis is hoping for a full house to welcome singer-songwriter Curtis Wright to Nash Arts on Saturday, March 8. Davis, a member of the Nash Arts Board, and her husband David, were instrumental in getting Wright to perform at Nash Arts. The couple were in Jacksonville where Wright was performing a show.“I just asked him if he’d be interested in coming to Nash Arts,” Davis said. “He was gracious enough to say, “I’ll come.”
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, February 25, 2014 11:06 pm
| | 2067. |  The end of an era: couch goes to the dump
Sunday was a day of mixed feelings.The last surviving piece of furniture from the legendary "Body Oils Collection" was taken out of my house and hauled to the dump.It was a large beige loveseat -- that was the original color, anyway -- and it was long past its better days. It was grungy and torn and sagging, held together in places by zip ties.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 11, 2019 10:33 pm
| | 2068. |  Dozier’s Plow Day
The fields around Jimmy Dozier’s house on Old Spring Hope Road looked a little different Saturday. Instead of one tractor quickly moving up and down the rows to plow, teams of horses pulled plows up and down the field nearly all day to do what it takes a tractor to do in one hour. But in the end, the job still got done.
The work was all a part of Jimmy Dozier’s Plow Day, a day Dozier said celebrates North Carolina’s heritage.
By Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, March 25, 2008 10:44 pm
| | 2069. |  Wrapping up birthday month, Lowell is two
Birthday month is now over, and I have most certainly done my part to stimulate the economy.
Since the next-to-last day of March, we’ve had four birthdays at my house. That means birthday parties, cakes, presents and all the trimmings for my three children and for me, the biggest kid of all — both literally and figuratively.
Wrapping up birthday month, appropriately enough, is the baby, Lowell. He turned two this week. Last year, I shared all the joys and events of his first year and while the bar was set awfully high, “Low” managed to come through with a good sequel.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 5, 2009 10:21 pm
| | 2070. | Community Day set in Bailey
Nash County Emergency Services presents “Mount Pleasant Community Day” on Sunday, October 12 at the Mount Pleasant Rescue Building in Bailey.
Published Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:25 am
| | 2071. |  Your neighbor needs you!
It’s no secret that our economy is still suffering. Now more than ever just about every business is feeling the pinch, having to watch their bottom lines closer than ever. Many business owners are constantly seeking creative ways to increase revenue and decrease expenses –- many already running on shoestring budgets.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:58 pm
| | 2072. |  Officer in training program bears fruit for NPD
NASHVILLE - Six months after getting town approval to begin an "Officer-in-Training" program at the Nashville Police Department, that tree has borne fruit, with Officer Blanca Gonzalez sworn in June 21.Gonzalez, originally from San Diego, California and a resident of Bailey with her husband, Justino Benitez and two children, is the first NPD officer to be hired through the program, which paid her a basic salary and provided school fees, books, supplies and training gear while she was at BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training) at Wilson Community College.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:13 pm
| | 2073. |  Holiday tips from Nashville Police Department
Is it me or has the season of “fall” disappeared from our calendars? I mean - we just put away the Halloween decorations and whoosh…the weather turned cold. Now, with the cold weather here and our thoughts directed toward Christmas, it is time to start thinking about holiday safety. First and foremost I would recommend “Awareness” on everyone’s part.
Published Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:48 pm
| | 2074. | Nashville to seek bids for new town hall
The Town of Nashville will move forward with seeking bids on its new town hall project, council members decided during the regular meeting on Tuesday night.
Ann Collier, an architect with Oakley Collier Architects, presented the site plan to council members. The proposed facility will be located on Barnes Street, adjacent to the Nashville Fire and Police Departments on land the town owns. Last month, Collier presented a preliminary design to Town Council.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 2, 2008 10:47 pm
| | 2075. | Election filing ends Dec. 15
It's filing time for 2024 candidates seeking positions as County Commissioners, County Register of Deeds, N.C. State Senators and N.C. State House.The filing period at the Nash County Board of Elections began Monday, Dec. 4 and ends Friday, Dec. 15 at 12 p.m. for the Partisan Primary election March 5. County Commissioners serve four-year terms. Terms are expiring for seats representing Districts 1, 3 and 4.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 6, 2023 10:13 pm
| | 2076. | School board looks at two calendar options
Two options for next year's school calendar were presented to Nash-Rocky Mount School Board members at their workshop last Monday night. The board will again discuss the issue at their December 11 board meeting, possibly voting on an option.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, November 28, 2006 11:04 pm
| | 2077. | CAROLYN TAYLOR GRIFFIN
Published Monday, April 11, 2022 10:31 pm
| | 2078. | Nashville tax rate to remain steady
A representative from Waste Industries provided insight to Nashville's Town Council last Tuesday night on rate increases.Pat Luce, Government Contracts Manager for Waste Industries, told council members that the price to process recycling had skyrocketed due to China no longer taking recyclables.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10:44 pm
| | 2079. |  Man accused of shooting deputy sentenced on federal gun charges
RALEIGH -- A Florida man accused of shooting a Nash County deputy on Interstate 95 two years ago has been sentenced to a decade behind bars.Jarred Javon Ford is on trial this week in Nash County, accused of trying to kill Deputy William Toney of Spring Hope.Regardless of the outcome of the local trial, Ford will spend 10 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a felon after being involved in a shootout with deputies. Toney has recovered but isn't able to return to duty, Sheriff Keith Stone recently announced.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 11, 2023 10:28 pm
| | 2080. | Summer reading program starts Saturday
Heroes are the focus for this year's Summer Reading Program and Cooley Library is hosting real heroes at a kickoff event on Saturday. The Summer Reading Kickoff Event will be held Saturday, June 20th from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, said Library Director Brian Booth. While most people think of Superman, Spiderman and others, Booth said the kickoff event will include some heroes of a different kind. Police officers, fire fighters, farmers, and military service members will be on hand with their equipment to show to youth.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 17, 2015 11:34 pm
| | 2081. |  RED OAK NEWS
Women in Action met at Red Oak Baptist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The missions group supported My Sister's House again this year by providing Christmas gifts for a family. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the church.The youth and children are currently selling car wash coupons for Tidal Wave Auto Spa. Coupons are $10 each good for one $30 Graph - X4 car wash. They will be selling these through November and proceeds support the youth and children attending summer camps.
SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:16 pm
| | 2082. |  Sister's promise to dying brother personally answered by Jesus
"In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." (John 14:2)What a great verse because it teems with truth. I've talked before about the truth that heaven is a real place. This week's column points out that truth. But this week is more about the messenger who speaks truth - Jesus!
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:59 pm
| | 2083. | Mabel Roberson McIntyre
Published Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:10 am
| | 2084. |  Nashville coffee shop opens under new ownership
It's new baked goods with the same brew and crew.Formerly known as Corner Coffee Cafe, Baked & Brewed Coffee House at 201 W. Washington St. in downtown Nashville across from the courthouse offers the same home brew: Lanoca Coffee Company out of Farmville; and a familiar crew: a family of baristas who worked at the shop under the previous owner.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 11, 2023 10:28 pm
| | 2085. |  Is there anything else to ban next in America?
Whatever happened to the good old days when we only banned books in this country?Then, it looked like we might have to ban Pop Tarts since a kid bit an "L" shape into his, and someone thought it looked like a gun. Students in some schools have been suspended for posting photos on social media of themselves with hunting rifles. Kids wearing American flag t-shirts have been banned. Some schools have banned toy soldiers as cake/cupcake decorations. The list goes on.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, September 23, 2015 11:28 pm
| | 2086. | Sharpsburg to get $1millon plus for orphan road repairs
Approximately 100 people living in the Taylor Woods subdivision of Sharpsburg will be getting letters from Nash County with good news: their pothole-riddled roads are in line for repair, thanks in part to a million dollar-plus grant obtained by House Representative Ken Fontenot.A resolution supporting the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the "Sharpsburg Project" was approved Feb. 5 that will allow repair and continued maintenance of numerous "orphan" roads in and around the School Street area, so named for the Old Nash-Edgecombe-Wilson School that is now in a state of disrepair, along with its surrounding roads.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:36 pm
| | 2087. |  COMPUTER LAB
The Leadership Rocky Mount Class of 2010-2011 donates over $14,000 to Edwards Middle School for a mobile computer laboratory.
Published Tuesday, August 9, 2011 10:45 pm
| | 2088. | Early voting ends Nov. 3
One-stop early voting is underway and will run until November 3. Early voting began on Wednesday, October 17 and will be held in Nashville at the Nash County Agricultural Center and in Rocky Mount at Braswell Memorial Library. Nash County Board of Elections Director John Kearney said he is expecting turnout to be pretty good this election cycle.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 17, 2018 10:32 pm
| | 2089. |  A Christmas miracle? Or maybe not!
I didn't think I'd been gone out of the house that long. I walked through the kitchen and into the living room and to investigate an odd light just around the corner -- it was a Christmas tree."What in the wide world of sports is going on?" I asked.I don't remember if it was my daughter, youngest son, or great-sometimes-mediocre nephew who answered, "We decided to put the Christmas tree up."
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:46 pm
| | 2090. |  Holidays can get more complicated as we age
Thanksgiving and Christmas have always been my favorite holidays.And, I've offended many -- mostly close family members -- by insisting both are independent. That means slowing down on those Christmas decorations before Turkey Day.My mama could barely wait until the passing of Halloween before the tree and all the other trimmings came out of the attic.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:51 pm
| | 2091. | No indictment against officer
An indictment was not handed down in the two-year-old arson case involving a Nashville business.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 22, 2006 11:05 pm
| | 2092. | Burning ban reinstated for NC residents
A burning ban has been reinstated for the entire state of North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources announcaed Monday afternoon.
Published Tuesday, October 16, 2007 10:02 pm
| | 2093. |  Nash County Animal Friends' Notebook
The other day one of my dogs slipped out of the house. My thought was that he was going to get killed in the road! Or he is going to get lost in the woods and starve to death. Perhaps someone will see him running loose and think that I don't care, so they will just take him. Maybe someone will steal him because he is so cute! Or maybe he will end up back in the Shelter.
CAROL VIERELA, NASH COUNTY ANIMAL FRIENDS / Published Wednesday, December 5, 2018 10:49 pm
| | 2094. | Veterans Day ceremony slated for Nov. 11th in Rocky Mount
A ceremony hosted by the Joint Veterans Committee of Nash & Edgecombe Counties will be held at the Rocky Mount Veterans Memorial at Jack Laughery Park on Monday, November 11th, 2024, at 11 a.m. to honor all the veterans who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The guest speaker will be Donald G. Davis, U.S. House of Representatives.
Published Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:23 pm
| | 2095. | WILLIAM "GREG" WRENN
Published Monday, August 25, 2025 10:31 pm
| | 2096. |  Stan Mesh is NCAF Volunteer of Year
The Nash County Animal Shelter has become a familiar place for Nashville resident Stan Mesh. Each week, Mesh spends between three to five afternoons at the shelter, photographing animals for Nash County Animal Friends of NC. The photographs are used to help get the animals adopted.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 12, 2017 11:10 pm
| | 2097. |  NPD hosts annual Shop with a Cop
Eager children and their parents strolled through the Nashville Walmart with law enforcement last Tuesday placing items they desired into carts to shop for the holidays. Nashville police officers and fire department officials met with 9 children from Nashville Elementary December 21 who were selected for this year's Shop with a Cop, an annual program that aims to foster positive relationships between youth and officers.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 29, 2021 10:54 pm
| | 2098. | EPHESUS NEWS
On Sunday, Pastor David Eidson’s message in Word was from Matthew 7:24-27, and quoting from v. 26-27 (ESV) “And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, February 8, 2011 10:34 pm
| | 2099. |  Confirmed. The Nashville Exchange is not closing
We published a story in The Graphic last week regarding a local business owner needing to put a stop to rumors of her business shutting down. Lisa Hattaway, owner of The Nashville Exchange, has been in operation now for 13 years growing her business from a small bookstore to a full service steak house and cafe.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, September 6, 2011 10:55 pm
| | 2100. |  What's up with Halloween these days?
The other day, I heard an adult say he didn't like Halloween, and another quickly joined in to say she had never liked it. Pretty soon, the conversation expanded into a "thing."It seems like I've been a spectator to more conversations about Halloween and the horror genre more times this year than in the recent past.I had a conversation with some college students about it the other day, when they asked how I felt about the holiday.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 24, 2018 10:30 pm
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