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| 2201. |  Holy and Whole: Patterns for Life Together
There's a story in the Bible about an 8 year old boy who becomes King. His name was Josiah. He was a young lad who, "did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and walked in all the way of David his father, and he did not turn aside to the right or to the left." (2 Kings 22:2).Years later, Josiah gave instructions for there to be a remodel of the temple and upon the remodel, Hilikiah the High Priest, found the Book of the Law. They had lost it. In the temple.
LUKE WHITEHEAD / Published Wednesday, June 2, 2021 10:33 pm
| | 2202. |  Nash County Animal Friends' Notebook
Sadly very few cats and kittens come to the adoption floor at the Nash Shelter. Why? Because they are deemed feral and euthanized. It is true that the older the kitten, the less it is able to become a domestic cat. One that will sit on your lap and purr. One that would be tamed. However, if you can get one that is under two-three months, they adapt super easy! So often too, the older ones may actually be former domestic cats that have been put out and had to revert to the wild stage to survive!
CAROL VIERELA, NASH COUNTY ANIMAL FRIENDS / Published Wednesday, February 13, 2019 10:53 pm
| | 2203. |  Collection of furniture is idiosyncratic
It has come to my attention that I might have a problem accumulating things.I still have and treasure the baseball cards of my youth. An entire room of our house is lined with books, and then another bookcase holds about 200 "to reads."I still have every computer and most of the cellphones I've bought this decade, and they're all in service of some type. After all, an iPhone with no service is simply a kid-friendly music player/game device.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:38 pm
| | 2204. |  Vintage cookie recipe didn't turn out as hoped
I think it was the third time I added flour -- some of it actually went into the bowl and not on the counter -- when I realized I'd made a terrible mistake.What was being attempted was Granny's tea cookies. These fond memories from my childhood were paper thin sugar cookies and one of the best treats ever.I'd copied the recipe from a card taped inside a kitchen cabinet door at my parents' house. The problem was that I hadn't made them without my mama's assistance in at least 20 years.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 3, 2025 10:01 pm
| | 2205. | RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
Nashville5/23/2022: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Momeyer Baptist Church, 4967 Momeyer Way5/28/2022: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1703 Reges Store Road
Published Wednesday, May 18, 2022 11:26 pm
| | 2206. |  COVID-19 stands to teach us a lot more now than science
Traditionally this time of year, I would be up to my neck in alligators, along with several others in this town, tying up loose ends for the Nashville Blooming Festival. Floral flags would already be flying high, lining the streets of downtown. The large banners would be across the streets.And as tradition goes, the last week of April becomes super windy testing the strength of those flags and banners!
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:54 pm
| | 2207. |  Spring Hope welcomes new commissioners to board
Spring Hope now has two new commissioners serving on its board.Newly elected officials Brent Cone and G.R. Tucker were sworn in during the public town hall meeting Monday night.Cone and Tucker are replacing Commissioners Daryl Emig and Lee Bissett respectively.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10:13 pm
| | 2208. | Please vote yes to NCC Bond
I am writing to ask the citizens of Nash County to please vote YES for the Nash Community College (NCC) bond referendum. The referendum is not about politics or a political party, it is about what NCC is trying to do for all the citizens of Nash County.
Letters to the Editor: / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:12 am
| | 2209. |  Wise Men did not see Jesus at Nativity Scene
"And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way." (Matthew 2:11-12)
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, January 5, 2022 10:49 pm
| | 2210. |  And then came along a learner's permit
The message arrived quietly enough. It came in a plain white envelope from the NCDOT. At first, I thought it was for my mom and took it to her house.She opened the letter over the weekend and enclosed was my daughter Holly's driving learner's permit. It had perhaps the only great photo of a person every put on a state document. She's adorable.The excitement continued unabated for Holly, and continues up to the writing of this column, and I'm sure well beyond that. For me, not so much. I immediately found the situation depressing.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, September 30, 2015 11:14 pm
| | 2211. |  Backward Glances
This photo published on January 9, 1964 in The Nashville Graphic. A group of Oak Level and Corinth home demonstration club members met to plan for a lamp-making workshop.
A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST / Published Wednesday, December 25, 2024 10:17 pm
| | 2212. | Randy Carroll Medlin
Published Monday, January 16, 2017 12:27 pm
| | 2213. |  We reaped more than vegetables from a garden
A gift from a neighboring merchant brought back some sweet memories a couple of weeks ago. Renee Davis at Madelyn’s Flower Shop was sharing fresh tomatoes from her father’s garden. Her parents were out of town for a day and he left her in charge of checking on the garden. To her surprise she found a couple of five gallon buckets worth of tomatoes to be harvested.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, July 31, 2012 11:33 pm
| | 2214. |  God often blesses us in small but meaningful ways
Before I share an experience with you, let me first say that I don't expect anything else from God in return for what I do for him. I'm just grateful for salvation and the opportunities he brings my way to serve him. I also don't believe blessings from God are handed out in relation to how much we do for him. That all comes on the other side of eternity.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:42 pm
| | 2215. | Spaulding Alumni to celebrate 32nd reunion
The C.C. Spaulding Alumni Association Inc. of Spring Hope will celebrate its 32nd annual reunion Labor Day weekend. The association has selected Edward E. Hodge to be the speaker for the banquet being held at the O.D. Moose Building in Nashville on Sept. 2 at 5 p.m.
Published Tuesday, August 22, 2006 11:05 pm
| | 2216. |  New town manager takes the helm
Nashville's Town Council said farewell to Interim Town Manager Leonard Barefoot and welcomed new Town Manager Randy Lansing on Tuesday night during the board's regular meeting. Mayor Donald Street swore Lansing in towards the end of the meeting, after all the board's business items were done. Lansing was joined by his wife, Luanne.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 5, 2019 11:13 pm
| | 2217. |  Duke linemen teach powerline safety at NCC
What happens if the power goes out? With today's dependence on computers, an unexpected loss of power can wreak havoc on computer work, to say nothing of damage to hard drives or lost data. School lessons can be disrupted, as can work at government entities. Refrigeration suddenly becomes an issue. Healthcare operations, which run life-saving equipment and depend on electric power for equipment sterilization and for patients to signal nursing staff, are even more critical.Even with backup power systems, such as generators, any amount of time without electricity causes multiple issues.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:53 pm
| | 2218. | Project Lifesaver helps Sheriff’s Office find missing Nash woman
The first activation of Project Lifesaver was a success, as a 71-year-old woman was found within an hour of being reported missing. Project Lifesaver is a rapid response program that locates people with a cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome and Dementia, that wander away from their caregivers.
Published Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:45 pm
| | 2219. |  World Wide Web isn’t always the best choice
I’m happy to report that House Bill 472 was killed in the North Carolina House Government Committee with a vote of 21-10. Nash County’s representative Jeff Collins voted no to this bill and should be commended for supporting the public’s right to know!
Had this bill passed, it would have taken the “public” out of public notices. Governments would have been allowed to post their public (legal) notices on their own websites rather than placing them in newspapers where folks can easily find them.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:49 pm
| | 2220. |  CANDIDATE QUESTIONS / Donnie Weaver, NC State Senate District 11 - Republican
Donnie Weaver, your conservative Republican candidate for our NC Senate District 11 for Nash and Wilson county. I’m 64 and a retired computer analyst programmer.
Growing up on a tobacco farm in Nash county gave me a respect for hard work and making a living on the land. It taught me that the most valuable things you have are your family, your faith in God, and what you learn in school. With that you can succeed in America.
Published Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:25 pm
| | 2221. | MARY ANN ELLISON ADKINS
Published Saturday, January 8, 2022 8:57 am
| | 2222. | Ready to dump your debt? Beware of pitfalls
Did you resolve to get out of debt in the New Year? Now is a great time to get started on putting your financial house in order, but there are some pitfalls you want to be sure to avoid. My office constantly hears from consumers about companies or firms that promise to negotiate your debts down in exchange for an upfront fee which is illegal in North Carolina.
GUEST COLUMN, Attorney General Roy Cooper / Published Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:11 pm
| | 2223. | NASH COUNTY BLOOD OCTOBER DRIVES
Nashville10/10/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Momeyer Baptist Church, 4967 Momeyer Way10/17/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Nashville Baptist Church, 512 E Washington St
Published Wednesday, September 27, 2023 10:26 pm
| | 2224. | Superintendent moves forward with Early College plans
The design process for the future home of the Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School will soon be underway though the finished project is still probably over a year away. Shannon Davis, Director of Maintenance for the school system, provided an update to the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education last Monday night at the board's regular meeting.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:25 pm
| | 2225. | Council member, police clash over handling of party
A Nashville council member is complaining about how local police responded to a recent large party near which a teenager allegedly shot a young man.Nashville Police Chief J.T. Winstead said Tuesday that the party and shooting were unrelated, clarifying earlier statements.Council Member Louise Hinton told The Graphic earlier this week that she was concerned how her son was treated by police after he called 911 to complain about a July 1 party in the Jackson Way subdivision.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 12, 2023 11:01 pm
| | 2226. |  Nash 9-1-1 telecommunicators learn about drone operations
ROCKY MOUNT- To better understand emergency law enforcement operations as they occur, 9-1-1 telecommunicators now know more about how the Nash County Sheriffs Office uses drones in the field.Philip Parker, NCSO Deputy and Assistant Program Director of the Drone division, met with two shifts of 9-1-1 personnel Nov. 7 at Nash Community College, explaining how different types of drones work and demonstrating their capabilities in a field adjacent to the Firefighter Academy's controlled burn area.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:15 pm
| | 2227. | Elizabeth A. Alford
Published Monday, February 8, 2016 4:16 pm
| | 2228. |  OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Since joining Nashville's Police Department five years ago, Jennifer Bull has worked tirelessly to build partnerships between the department and the community. Her efforts led to her being named the North Carolina American Legion's Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Bull was recognized in Raleigh on Friday at the American Legion's annual conference. Local Legionnaire Larry Womack presented Bull the award during the conference.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 6, 2016 10:52 pm
| | 2229. |  Opry pics, 1
Nashville’s BPW, along with Nash Arts, sponsored the annual Elsie Clark Memorial Nashville Opry on Saturday night at Nash Arts. Pictured are BPW members with State BPW President Gail Harper. On the back row (L-R) is: Teresa Edwards, Nashville BPW President Barbara Tyre, Amanda Clark and Annette Mills. On the front row (L-R) is: Mindy Proctor, State BPW President Gail Harper, Mary Wells, Sandy Hall, Cathy Dixon, Tina Price and Shirley House.
Graphic photos by Amanda Clark and Allen Clark / Published Tuesday, February 1, 2011 10:42 pm
| | 2230. | School Board okays salary study
At the request of Dr. Travis Twiford, Interim Superintendent for Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, the Board of Education approved on Monday a comprehensive administrative salary schedule study. Twiford said since his time here, he's noticed discrepancies among salaries. "As we've been filling positions since I've been here, we've noticed some pretty large discrepancies in compensation for people who are in comparable positions within our district," Twiford said.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 4, 2015 10:53 pm
| | 2231. | Bailey gas company approved for special use permit
NASHVILLE- Gas Pro LLC, operating on owner-occupied lot in an R-40 residential district in Bailey, has been approved for continued operation under a special use permit, with the proviso that zoning inspection will be done in six months.Walker Johnson, business and property owner of just over 2 acres that sits at the entrance to the Pearson Acres Subdivision, was amenable to the added condition, stating "I have nothing to hide."
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 10, 2025 10:26 pm
| | 2232. |  Deputies find stolen vehicles, guns during raid
Nash County deputies looking for stolen property at a house in the southern end of the county last week found a cache of firearms and drugs as well.Shontayne Dwayne Pittman, 49, faces charges six counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; five counts of possession of stolen property; trafficking cocaine by possession; maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance; possession with the intent to sell and deliver marijuana.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:29 pm
| | 2233. | Nash looks at downtown property purchase
NASHVILLE - Following a closed session Monday, Nash County's Board authorized the county to negotiate the purchase of property in Nashville. County Manager Bob Murphy said the property is located on Washington Street and houses Joyner's Recreation. Murphy said it was too soon to tell what the property would be used for if and when a price was agreed upon.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, May 8, 2007 9:14 pm
| | 2234. | PEGGY ANN CARPENTER
Published Friday, July 17, 2020 7:45 pm
| | 2235. |  Backward Glances
This photo of Nashville High School's football team was published in The Nashville Graphic on Sept. 16, 1954.
A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:24 pm
| | 2236. | JEAN EDWARDS LILES
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2016 2:24 pm
| | 2237. |  Heading full speed towards teenager-dom
Remember the old Tasmanian Devil cartoons from "The Bugs Bunny Show"?Bugs Bunny was my favorite cartoon and I loved Tas (or Taz). Since they don't show the originals very often, only a watered-down, not very funny, politically correct version now, I hadn't given much thought to it.Until recently.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:57 pm
| | 2238. |  Just one New Year’s resolution for 2011
I went back to last year around this time and looked up the New Year’s resolutions I had so publicly broadcast on this space. I wanted to see what resolutions I had actually kept.
I was quite excited to learn that last year, I had refused to make any resolutions but regardless, I did write down three things I wanted to accomplish in 2010.
Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, January 4, 2011 10:32 pm
| | 2239. |  U.S. House Candidates: US HOUSE DISTRICT 2
Bob Etheridge
69 years old
Published Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:52 pm
| | 2240. | Annexation vote is not a vote
I understand the vote option in the House Bill H524, to be a ‘we don’t have a prayer’ vote provision. How this fits into reality with forced annexations/city invitations to join their planning, please see the example using the town of Cary as an example: The Town of Cary is a medium sized city.
Medfield Estates, a community of 400 homes, would have to collect 13,000 signatures (from registered voters only*) to force a vote, and then mount a campaign to convince city residents to vote against the annexation of our neighborhood. The forms to collect petition signature would have to be obtained from the Town of Cary BY a registered voter* only. (*yes, that is what the amendment says)
LETTERS / Published Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:48 pm
| | 2241. | BEULAH MAE FAULKNER MATTHEWS
Published Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:31 am
| | 2242. |  We have reached critical mass with fake news
I was pretty excited when I saw a news story about a woman raising deer inside her house and using meth as part of training them to attack hunters.The story seemed so ridiculous, it had to be true. I thought of the Mark Twain quote, "Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities."Based on the world lately, I had no trouble believing this could happen. I love weird news and even shared it with some friends.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 26, 2023 10:34 pm
| | 2243. |  It is pretty easy to find people these days
How is my quarantine going?Well, on Sunday, I let my daughter cut my hair with an old electric trimmer. We didn't check to see if it was the one we used for the goats until she was about halfway done and at that point, I didn't want to know.I'll just say it didn't look too baaaaaad.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:54 pm
| | 2244. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship on a beautiful Sunday morning. There were many visitors as Peachtree Church was observing its 208th Homecoming and the weather was perfect. It is the oldest church in the area and is often referred to as "The Mother of Churches". The buildings have been destroyed by fire, several times, but were always rebuilt.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, September 27, 2017 10:12 pm
| | 2245. | Nash County Emergency Services
Nash County Emergency Services wants you to be prepared for the 2008 Hurricane Season which runs from June 1 through November 30. Forecasters are predicting an active 2008 hurricane season. Forecasters say there could be 15 named storms this season.
By BRENT FISHER / Published Tuesday, June 3, 2008 10:21 pm
| | 2246. |  I-95 ACCIDENT
A couple traveling on I-95 last Friday afternoon were injured after a tire blew out on the Recreation Vehicle (RV) they were in. The accident occurred on Friday on I-95 South at the 146 mile marker. The driver of the RV lost control when the tire blew out and ran off the road, crashing into the woods just off the roadway.
Published Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:02 am
| | 2247. | Nash nixes Emergency Services position
NASHVILLE - An unexpected, last-minute job reclassification for Nash County's Emergency Services Director's position Oct.7 is raising questions, some of which have to do with the legality of the move.Less than five hours after Sue Leggett, commissioner, again addressed the priority of filling the position, the board went into closed session for approximately four hours, re-convening for less than five minutes to vote in open session on "reclassifying" the Emergency Services Director job as "Emergency Services Manager," which carries a lesser pay grade; Charles "Tripp" Bunn, existing Assistant Director of Emergency Management, was given the position.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 9, 2024 10:43 pm
| | 2248. | New NC Districts raise concerns
Nash Community College acted as a host for a six-hour public hearing on the new North Carolina legislative maps that were revealed in their entirety last week. The forum was held Monday, July 18, from 3 to 9 p.m. Ten counties across the state were selected as sites for the teleconferenced hearing that was based in Raleigh.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2011 2:19 am
| | 2249. | 2016 ELECTION RESULTS
The following results are votes cast in Nashville and Nash County (Nashville numbers are election day only, totals were not available at press time)
Published Wednesday, November 9, 2016 10:43 pm
| | 2250. | Jagged Edge to perform at Rocky Mount's Juneteenth
The R&B group, Jagged Edge, will headline the city's Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival. Known for chart-topping hits like "Let's Get Married," "Promise," "He Can't Love U" and more, Jagged Edge began their career in 1995."It's always exciting to have successful groups like Jagged Edge provide entertainment for the citizens of Rocky Mount," says Special Events Coordinator Susan Ball.
Published Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:55 pm
| | 2251. |  Senate should have pushed harder to lobby for annexation moratorium vote
As the old saying goes, there are two things you can count on in life: Death and taxes.
All the stuff in between can be overwhelming and sometimes downright confusing. Especially when it comes to government.
I wrote a column a couple of weeks ago about the annexation Rocky Mount is proposing, grabbing homes right here at Nashville’s back door in an effort to increase their tax base.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:28 pm
| | 2252. |  Christmas can sneak up on you, but never fear
It was a hectic week. We took one car to the scrap yard (sad) and another went to the mechanic. One of my sons bought a vehicle online and delivery got delayed. My new book's proofs came in, I still had reports due for work and started a new medication. We're way behind decorating the house. Life is lifing.I wasn't intentionally "not in the Christmas Spirit," It's just sort of run by me. Then my sister called Saturday to tell me she had half a rum cake waiting for me.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:51 pm
| | 2253. |  Downtime this weekend is a great time to think of others
According to the forecast, we're certain to receive some unfavorable weather this weekend. Rather than a pretty winter snowfall, it seems they're leaning towards a forecast with lots of freezing rain and ice which usually causes issues including loss of power.Though my husband loves the thought of "roughing it," finding an excuse to use his cast iron pots over an open fire - I don't think the temperatures headed our way are going to be anywhere near what we Nash County folks are used to.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:24 pm
| | 2254. | Bailout the oppressed
In the past 2 or 3 months, we the people of the USA have seen our country sink into a recession. Webster’s dictionary defines this as a “period of reduced economic activity”.
It was made known to the public during this time period that the auto industry was suffering due to a lack of funds to operate their business, so they made a plea to our government for bail out funds so that they may function or keep their business. Lo and behold they got the money, which amounted to billions of dollars.
Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, September 29, 2009 11:55 pm
| | 2255. |  Wells keeps Nash seat
Voter turnout was high for the 2018 General Election, with 55.12 percent of the 67,072 registered voters in Nash County casting ballots. In local races, all incumbents who were seeking re-election won. Mary Wells, a Democrat who was seeking her third term on the Nash County Board of Commissioners, defeated Bruce Berry, a Republican.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 7, 2018 10:54 pm
| | 2256. |  Mudcats dethroned vs. Dash
WINSTON-SALEM -- The Winston-Salem Dash recovered from losing an early three-run lead to beat the Carolina Mudcats 6-5 in front of 3,682 on Sunday afternoon at BB&T Ballpark in a Class A Carolina League baseball event. The win pulls Winston-Salem (5-4) into a first place tie with Carolina (5-4) in the Carolina League’s Southern Division.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:12 am
| | 2257. |  Medal of honor winners
Many folks know the end of May and the holiday that marks it, as the non-offical beginning of summer. And that is fine.
That is fine, if you also stop at some point — even if only for a moment — on the way to the beach, to an amusement park, or elsewhere to recognize why that weekend is a holiday.
Memorial Day was established in 1868 by the Commander of the U.S. Army, General John Logan. It was set aside as a day to put flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers who served on both sides of the recent Civil War.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:13 pm
| | 2258. | NASH COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES
Middlesex10/17/2023: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 9649 Stony Hill church Road
Published Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:22 pm
| | 2259. | Town of Nashville holds tax rate
Nashville citizens will see their water and sewer bills go up almost $8, as rates are proposed to increase in the upcoming 2015-2016 budget. Nashville Town Manager unveiled the budget on Tuesday night at the board's regular meeting. Mitchell said the $8 million budget was the result of the "combined efforts of town staff to set a financial course of action to serve our supporting public while implementing the directions desired by the Governing Body. Furthermore, it provides the funding necessary to maintain or increase the services provided by the Town of Nashville."
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 6, 2015 11:27 pm
| | 2260. |  Remains of Korean War soldier returned home
The remains of Private First Class W. Hoover Jones were returned to Nash County last Thursday. Law enforcement, fire, EMS and the community lined Nash County overpasses to pay their respects as Jones was brought from Raleigh to Rocky Mount. PFC Jones, of Whitakers enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18 as an infantryman.
Published Wednesday, June 26, 2019 10:38 pm
| | 2261. | WILSON LEE SHEARIN, SR.
NASHVILLE –– Wilson Lee Shearin, Sr. age 72 passed away at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
Published Wednesday, November 7, 2012 12:46 am
| | 2262. | NASH COUNTY RECREATION YOUTH BASKETBALL SCORES
NASH COUNTY -- Here are some updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball Season:
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:03 pm
| | 2263. | Nashville continues campaign
NASHVILLE -- It was another beautiful day at Glover Park last Saturday for the Town of Nashville's Spring Sports Season.It was a perfect day to play some ball and the players did just that! In softball, Weston Transport played with a lot of heart and effort but it wasn't enough as they fell to George's BBQ Sauce.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018 10:47 pm
| | 2264. | Breaking News: Election results
The Nash County Board of Commissioners will soon have a Republican-majority, as Dan Cone was elected to the District 3 County Commissioner seat. Cone received 59.64 percent, or 3,697 votes, in Tuesday night's General Election. Cone's challenger, Democratic candidate Ed Bissette received 40.36 percent, or 2,502, of the votes.Of the votes cast for the District 3 County Commissioner Race, a majority of them were cast during early voting.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, November 8, 2016 11:11 pm
| | 2265. |  Home mission field still provides great challenges
"For their vine is of the vine of Sodom and of the fields of Gomorrah." (Deuteronomy 32:32) Do you remember the story? God brought judgment on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. In fact, Genesis 19:24 records, "Then the Lord rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah."
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, July 24, 2019 10:52 pm
| | 2266. | Mabry stars for Gryphs
ROCKY MOUNT -- Duke University assistant men’s basketball coach Nate James was in the house last Thursday evening to see Rocky Mount senior forward Tashawn Mabry play.
James had to have left pretty impressed.
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:49 pm
| | 2267. | Eddie Alston
Published Tuesday, April 30, 2019 9:13 pm
| | 2268. |  Hubby makes his case to acquire goats and chickens
Well Spring is finally here and I am very excited. For us country folks, Spring is the best time of year, minus the bugs and twice a week grass cutting. But I’m hoping this year, I have found a solution to both of those problems.
I was born and raised out in the country. I’ve always been surrounded by fields and farms. There’s nothing like it and there’s very few things I’d trade my country life for.
Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:27 pm
| | 2269. | Inmate housing fee is ridiculous
Dear Editor: A jail is not a quality of life feature. Nobody is going to say he (or she) moved to Nash County because it has a new jail. How foolish. People enjoy living in Nash County because of the low taxes.
LETTERS: / Published Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:44 pm
| | 2270. | Water project attracts new residents to Nashville
Nashville Town Council members approved two resolutions last week that will start the process for two annexations. Both annexations are a result of the town’s Breedlove Connector Project, which will loop the town’s water system from the Cottonwood Subdivision on Womble Road to the Winwood Subdivision on First Street Extension.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 13, 2012 11:24 pm
| | 2271. |  Around and around we go, but can't turn left!
Other than COVID-19 cases skyrocketing, and a near hit to earth by an asteroid, I'd say things are pretty normal around Nash County - other than the fact that we're facing the implementation of 7 roundabouts on Eastern Avenue and Sunset Avenue between Nashville and the interchange of I-95 on Sunset Avenue. An eighth roundabout will also be added on Old Carriage at the entrance of subdivision. Also, left turns have been removed from the intersection of Eastern, Sunset and Old Carriage, where three businesses are located including Sheetz, Hardee's and EP Mart.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:35 pm
| | 2272. |  NC HOUSE - District 49
John May
60 years old
Published Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:52 pm
| | 2273. |  A few of my own funny childhood memories
Regular readers of this column know that I often write about the exploits, adventures, and embarrassing moments of our children.
Someone recently suggested that it was ironic that I was using stories about my children to collect a paycheck when I had plenty of stories about my own childhood that were at least as humiliating.
Realizing that a Dairy Queen blizzard would not be near enough hush money for this person, I decided to beat ‘em to the punch. These stories aren’t nearly as funny to me, but maybe they will be somewhat amusing.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, August 25, 2009 11:11 pm
| | 2274. |  How to trap a cat in just a few easy steps
Plots, plans and conspiracies have become so commonplace at our house, my wife and I don’t even flinch anymore when the boys make plans. While there may be some occasional anxiety when the mike is passed during the children’s sermon, we’ve come to accept anything not resulting in an ER visit is an acceptable risk.So, it didn’t draw any ideas out of the ordinary when our six-year-old made his Christmas list: rope, duct tape, batteries, flashlight, string, pvc pipe, case of water and scotch tape.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:59 pm
| | 2275. |  There's a fine line between being practical and something else
Rod, a good friend at work, was making his last preparations for retirement. He came into my office with a box of books."You can have any of these you want," he said. "Or all of them." Then he paused. "But you can't have the box. I want that back. It's really nice."I'm not going to lie: after I peeked at the titles on top, I knew I was going to want all the books and getting that fine, double-walled corrugated box was just going to be a bonus. It was like the man had read my mind.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 27, 2025 10:29 pm
| | 2276. |  Fisher elected 2nd Vice President of NC EMA
Nash County Assistant Emergency Management Director and Assistant Fire Marshal, Brent Fisher was elected as 2nd Vice-President of the North Carolina Emergency Management Association in October at the fall conference at Sunset Beach.The North Carolina Emergency Management Association's purpose is to coordinate the efforts of its members in a common front to protect the lives and property of all persons within its territorial limits.
Published Wednesday, December 27, 2017 10:40 pm
| | 2277. | 911 Telecommunicators recognized at training
Three Nash County 911 telecommunicators were recognized last week for having the highest scores during a training class.
A brief ceremony was held on March 2 to recognize the three employees for their achievements. Those recognized included Assistant Shift Supervisor Bill Trimmer with a proficiency score of 100 percent, Telecommunicator Sherry Mullen with a compliance score of 98.2 percent and Telecommunicator Donnie Pittman with a compliance score of 97.5 percent.
Published Tuesday, March 8, 2011 10:54 pm
| | 2278. |  Nash County meets with NC Legislators
Nash County Commissioners met with state legislators on Monday night to go over priorities they want legislators to consider in upcoming sessions. All four local state leaders, Senators Angela Bryant and Buck Newton and Representatives Bobbie Richardson and Jeff Collins, attended the meeting, which was held at Texas Steakhouse in Rocky Mount.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, April 29, 2014 11:25 pm
| | 2279. |  Cooper speaks to Rocky Mount Kiwanis
Rocky Mount Kiwanians gathered 70 strong at a recent luncheon meeting to hear N. C. Attorney General Roy A. Cooper III, 53.
The former Nasvhille lawyer was introduced by Wink Hardesty, who credited the speaker’s success to his wife Kristin and three daughters, Hilary, Natalie, and Claire.
Published Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:01 pm
| | 2280. | NASH COUNTY BLOOD DRIVES
Rocky MountJULY 7: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Paul Baptist Church, 1151 N. Winstead AvenueJULY 10: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Northside Community Church, 1660 Beaver Pond DriveJULY 14: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Shenandoah Baptist Church, 3894 Shenandoah Road
Published Wednesday, July 2, 2025 10:33 pm
| | 2281. |  Nash County holds first Cadet Graduation Ceremony
Nash County 9-1-1 held its first Cadet Graduation Ceremony on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the Claude B Mayo Administration Building. Four cadets, Shamica Dawes, Shanna Tyson, Ashley Batten and Lindsay Campbell, participated in a badge pinning ceremony surrounded by co-workers, family and friends. The ceremony culminated a five week / 200 hour, 9-1-1 Cadet Class, the first phase of comprehensive training, including classroom, hands-on simulated call taking/processing, as well as presentations, introducing the cadets to all phases of Nash County Emergency Services.
Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:28 am
| | 2282. |  Man killed after pointing rifle at NCSO 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.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:35 pm
| | 2283. |  State legislators clash on abortion bill: NC Representative District 25, James D. Gailliard (D)
I am a Whole-Life Democrat. I embrace the life of a woman, life in the womb, and life in the world. I was the only Democrat to vote in support of The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act in Health Committee. I also voted for that same Bill (SB 359) on the House Floor. Research reveals that it is indeed possible for a baby to survive an abortion attempt.
Published Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:50 pm
| | 2284. |  Nash County, Nash UNC receives funds
State Sen. Lisa Barnes has been busy finding money for agencies and organizations "back home."Barnes, R- Nash, secured more than $1 million for Nash County in this year's state budget.Barnes, a former county commissioner, told the board at its October meeting that it felt good to be able to deliver good news about fiscal funding.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:29 pm
| | 2285. |  BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
I hope everyone had a really great Thanksgiving and I also hope you were able to visit with a lot of family and friends. At my house we were really blessed with food and twenty five family members shared it with us. We had two family members absent. One grandson, A.J. Andrews was sick and one granddaughter, Amanda Enroughty is in the marines, and stationed in Afganistan.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:41 pm
| | 2286. |  BEACH PARTY
BEACH BASH -- Nashville Elementary School held a beach bash to celebrate good behavior on Tuesday. The bash was part of the school's PBIS program and students who received 90 percent or higher for their behavior were able to attend the bash. Pictured above, fifth grader Rayamaya Jones is all smiles after sliding down a slip-n-slide during the beach bash festivities.
Published Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:45 pm
| | 2287. |  Letters to Santa
Dear Santa, My name is Tristan Murray. I am 4 years old. For Christmas, I would be excited to get a Batman Cave, a drum set, a basketball goal, hunting stuff and Legos and building blocks. I love Santa Claus and your elves. I hope the elf will visit again this year. Oh yeah, I love Rudolf too!
Published Tuesday, December 20, 2011 11:12 pm
| | 2288. |  Finding renewed truths in yesterday's battles
I found myself needing to take a mental break last weekend from the daily duties of running a local newspaper. Though I worked Saturday, like most weekends, I decided Sunday I wouldn't go near - or even think about work. I'm sure everyone has been there from time to time just needing to turn off the brain for a bit.If it wasn't bad enough to have Covid-19 several weeks ago, my husband came down with it last week. So we had isolated ourselves from each other all week with me double masking in the house until I could get to my "safe air" in a separate room that was shut off from the rest of the house.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:21 pm
| | 2289. | Red Cross anticipates active hurricane season
With an extremely active hurricane season looming, an oil spill in the Gulf that could make matters even worse, and local disasters such as home fires, the American Red Cross Frederick E. Turnage Chapter is launching a new disaster relief fundraising drive.
Published Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:44 pm
| | 2290. | Millard Oscar "Poss" Winstead
Published Wednesday, December 30, 2015 10:36 am
| | 2291. |  Cooley Library hosts Read-In
Nashville’s Harold D. Cooley Library hosted a Read-In on February 16. The Read-In was one of three held at libraries in Tarboro, Rocky Mount and Nashville. The events were sponsored by The Twin Counties Literacy Council. The Read-Ins gave the community an opportunity to come together and share excerpts from books of their choice by any author. Pictured above, Betsey Robertson reads from “The Wackiest White House Pets.”
Published Tuesday, March 6, 2012 10:57 pm
| | 2292. |  Luke's Word for the Week
We want to be loved. This is a critical, truthful, and evident fact among human beings. It's universal among people of all ages, nations, and races. We want to know that we know we are loved. That someone cares about us. That someone wants to see us. We want to hear, "I love you."Throughout the book of Psalms there is a phrase that is used quite often; it's actually a plea, a desperate plea for something, and that something is steadfast love. The Psalmist yearns for a steadfast love, yet this steadfast love is also the reason for being able to do many things.
LUKE WHITEHEAD / Published Wednesday, January 20, 2016 11:10 pm
| | 2293. |  Our first yard sale - what a day!
The realization hit us one day when our two-year-old went missing, and we couldn’t find him anywhere. He was in our house.
That is when we considered that we might have too much stuff.
There were other tale-tell signs that nudged us along to thinking we might need to have a yard sale, a trip to a “Goodwill”-type organization or a trip to the county dump — or maybe all three.
Kristi and I have been married a long-time, and contrary to what our kids think, were actually alive for years before that event. We have technically never thrown anything away or had a yard sale. We have donated clothes from time to time, but I’d say if you have a Hootie and the Blowfish t-shirt as well as others from the Reagan-era, it may be time to take a long look at your stuff.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:39 pm
| | 2294. | Nash County Health Department offering flu vaccines
It’s that time of year again! Health officials with Nash County Health Department are planning to provide community flu and pneumococcal vaccination clinics starting October 18th at various sites within Nash County. Residents can get a flu shot from the health department drive-thru clinics or walk-in clinics- no appointment necessary.
Published Tuesday, October 9, 2012 10:52 pm
| | 2295. | STEPHEN "STEVE" MCLINDY CARY
Published Wednesday, April 26, 2023 11:25 am
| | 2296. |  Luke's Word for the Week
Hello Fellow Followers of the Way, February greetings to you as we enter the second month of 2018! You know it's flu, crud, cold, and any other type of sick season, which means we are always careful to wash our hands and to sometimes avoid physical contact with folks around us who seem to be sniffling a lot. Simple put - we don't want to be sick, so we take extra precautions during the winter months to ensure our immunity is up and our visits to doctor's offices are down.
LUKE WHITEHEAD / Published Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:18 pm
| | 2297. |  We seem to be on the right track compared to others
It's good to hear Nashville's town government is planning for the future.
We reported in last week's Graphic that the town's Comprehensive Plan Task Force is moving forward with plans to map out Nashville's needs for the next 20 years, obtaining assistance from skilled planning professionals as well as involving citizens of the town.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, February 14, 2007 12:08 am
| | 2298. |  SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Nashville’s Business and Professional Women presented the Hazel A. Valentine Scholarship to four individuals at the last meeting on June 17. Each recipient received $500 to help with their education.
Published Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:26 pm
| | 2299. |  Thankful for all that is right here at home
Recently, I was heading towards the back door of The Graphic office, while at the same time, Lozen Pittman of My Sister’s House was stepping out of her car that was parked nearby.She suddenly blurted out a “Whoa!” upon turning in my direction. I quickly looked expecting something horrific to be in her path, but she was smiling and gazing towards the sky. At first I saw nothing. I walked towards her wondering what she could see that I could not. She then began speaking of how beautiful it was –– referring to this thing that I could not see!
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:57 pm
| | 2300. | Sheriff Stone lobbies for staff pay raises
Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone made an impromptu appearance at last week's County Commissioner's meeting to plead with commissioners to consider his request for a pay raise for certain employees at the Sheriff's Office. Commissioners met March 28 and 29 for their annual budget retreat, where they went over capital needs as well as personnel requests.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 11, 2018 10:50 pm
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