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| 2701. | NASH COUNTY RECREATION REPORT
NASH COUNTY -- Here are the latest results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s basketball and indoor soccer seasons:
From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:21 pm
| | 2702. |  Lt. Governor appoints Parker to Rural Economic Development Board
A Lieutenant with the Nash County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to continue his service to the public by serving on a board dedicated to bettering Rural North Carolina.
Lt. Scott Parker, who serves as the Narcotics Division Commander for the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the N.C. Rural Economic Development Board by Lieutenant Governor Walton Dalton.
The Board of Directors is comprised of a 50-member group representing state and local leadership in business, agriculture, education, government and numerous other areas of public service. Three members are appointed each by the Governor, Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House. The other members are elected by the Board for two-year terms.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:23 pm
| | 2703. |  The money is there already, it’s just misspent
Upset over low teacher pay? Under-funded school systems? The cost of health insurance for “everyone”? Money for police and fire departments? Roads? There is more than enough money to fix everything that needs fixing and give every taxpayer in America plenty of money for a tax holiday.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 1, 2014 11:57 pm
| | 2704. |  H.D. Pope Funerals & Cremation Services opens
Claude Anthony, Jr. has always had a vision of owning his own funeral home. In February, Anthony’s vision became a reality, as H.D. Pope Funerals and Cremation Services officially opened in Nashville. Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce celebrated Anthony’s opening on Sunday with a ribbon cutting.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:56 pm
| | 2705. | Committee called out for legality of private meeting
MOMEYER - After holding their last public meeting at an undisclosed location Jan. 8, apparently to avoid being videotaped for the town's You Tube channel, members of the Momeyer Outreach Committee are being called out for that action as illegal. Will Funderburg, Mayor, brought up the topic at the Jan. 12 town council meeting, stating that "there seems to be confusion" about the committee's status as a public body, which means that their meetings have to be public.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:35 pm
| | 2706. | Legislature passes school lines bill
A bill to prevent a split of the Nash-Rocky Mount School System was unanimously passed in the North Carolina General Assembly last Wednesday. Representative Jeff Collins, in the House Rules Committee, replaced Senate Bill 382, formerly a transportation bill on the ferry system, with a compromise to prevent a split of the Nash-Rocky Mount School System. The bill comes after a week of deliberations and addresses the financial concerns Nash County Commissioners had over funding of the school system.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016 11:21 pm
| | 2707. | RODNEY VERN PRIDGEN
Rodney Vern Pridgen, age 69, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Born in Nash County on November 29, 1945, he was the son of the late George Pridgen and Iris Stancil Pridgen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Whitley Pridgen.
Staff / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015 11:07 pm
| | 2708. |  Two file for unexpired town seat
Two Nashville residents have filed for the unexpired seat once held by Patricia Rogers. Marguerite Bishop filed on Monday, the first day to file for the November 3 Municipal Elections. On Tuesday, July 7, James "Butch" Mull, Jr. filed for the seat. Rogers resigned from her seat on May 27. She was appointed to the board after the death of her husband, Tommy Rogers, in 2013
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 8, 2015 11:06 pm
| | 2709. | Ephesus Community News
Pastor David Eidson welcomed everyone into God’s house Sunday morning as the rain poured outside. It was good to have Gordon Bailes back with us!
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:45 pm
| | 2710. |  Intersections: God and Life
I'm not sure where you enjoy spending your vacation time. Lot's of people love the beach! I've always loved the beach and since I was a small boy, I can recall enjoying Myrtle Beach. I have very fond memories of family vacations at The Dayton House Resorts, although it was not called a resort when I was a young boy. On of my fondest memories from my time at the beach was playing in the Atlantic Ocean, jumping waves, and collecting sea shells.
CARLYLE HALL / Published Wednesday, June 27, 2018 10:35 pm
| | 2711. | Commissioners narrow search for manager
Nash County Commissioners have narrowed down the list of candidates for county manager down to two and will meet this week to compare the two candidates before bringing them back for additional interviews next week. Interim County Manager Wayne Deal said the board met last week and decided on the two candidates. Earlier this month the board had narrowed down the candidates to six, after reviewing the 20 applicants who had applied for the county manager position.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, October 29, 2013 11:02 pm
| | 2712. | COUNTY SOCCER RESULTS
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Soccer Game Scores:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 14, 2021 10:39 pm
| | 2713. |  Nashville is worth preserving!
I joined others to speak to the Nashville Town Council members Tuesday night while knowing there wasn't one thing, as a municipality, they could do at this point - in a legal action - to stop the destruction of 111 S. Hilliard Street. This 1903 home is slated to be "razed" as stated by Nashville Methodist Church. However, each of them can step away from their post as a town council member, acting as a citizen of this town to express their thoughts to the church leadership asking for reconsideration.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2025 10:03 pm
| | 2714. | NCC moves forward with projects
Nash Community College is moving forward with construction projects thanks to funding from the $2 billion Connect NC bond which North Carolina voters supported during the March 2016 primary election. "Site work and grading have begun for the two new buildings and construction is estimated to begin in June 2017," Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Adrienne Covington said.
Published Wednesday, December 21, 2016 10:49 pm
| | 2715. |  Not all good things have to come to an end
The old saying “All good things must come to an end,” just didn’t set well with some local folks when Pete’s Cafe abruptly closed last year.Unfortunately due to the last owner, who is now facing larceny charges, the name “Pete’s Cafe,” did come to an end. But founding owner Pete Gupton and the man he originally sold it to, Jerry Taylor, have brought back the place we all loved to call home, just with a different name.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, January 7, 2014 11:23 pm
| | 2716. | Town to hire interim police chief
The Town of Nashville hopes to have an Interim Chief of Police in place on July 1 when longtime Chief Bill Creech retires. Creech announced his plans to retire earlier this month. He has been with the Town of Nashville’s Police Department for 32 years, eight of them as the town’s police chief.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:12 pm
| | 2717. | Nash County Blood Drives for August 2018
Thursday, August 9 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Chruch, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky MountFriday, August 10 from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Chruch, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky MountFriday, August 10 from 12:30 until 5:30 p.m. at Golden East Crossing Mall, 1100 N Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Published Wednesday, August 8, 2018 10:51 pm
| | 2718. | NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS
Call for service reported at 12167 Old Smithfield Rd, Bailey on 11/18/21Financial transaction card fraud reported at 12528 Eagle Ridge Dr, Zebulon on 11/17/21Warrant service, possession of drug paraphernalia (not marijuana), maintain vehicle dwelling place controlled substand fel, possession buy sell firearm altered serial ID, possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaineat 14699 Old Smithfield Rd., Bailey on 11/16/21
Published Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:57 pm
| | 2719. |  B&G Club participates in VBS at Rock Creek
Nashville’s Boys and Girls Club recently participated in Vacation Bible School at Rock Creek Baptist Church in Nashville, which was held June 25 through 28. The camp, which held a sports theme, was taught mostly by 25 youth from Kingston, Tennesee, who were visiting Nashville as part of a mission trip.
Published Tuesday, July 3, 2012 10:34 pm
| | 2720. |  Urban legends woven into American beliefs
With Halloween approaching, it is a good time to think about scary stories. What's interesting is that it is not just American culture that has folktales and urban legends that have been around so long people view them as true, it occurs in countries all over the world.Author Jan Brunvand compiled many of these into a collection called "Encyclopedia of Urban Legends." This will be the reference for some well-known and no-so-known stories.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 28, 2015 10:54 pm
| | 2721. | Merry Market set for Friday!
The Nashville Farmer's Market is opening for a holiday-themed "Merry Market" Friday, Dec. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the market on 723 S. Barnes Street. Rhonda Mitchell, Assistant Director, said that approximately 22 vendors, including a food truck, will be in attendance. Live music by Chandler James will be provided, as will a bouncy house and free craft activities for children.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:22 pm
| | 2722. |  Daddy's little princess is growing up fast
Dear Holly, Even though I've been teasing you by pretending I didn't remember your birthday is this week, I know that you know better. Maybe it has been teasing, or maybe it has been something in my subconscious pulling hard on time to slow down. Maybe it is my survival instinct trying to protect me from a post-driver's ed world.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 1, 2015 11:01 pm
| | 2723. | JAMES EDWARD HARDEE SR.
James Edward Hardee, Sr., 82, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011. James was born in Edgecombe County on April 19, 1929. He was the son of the late Charles B. Hardee Sr. and Ethel H. Hardee. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles B. Hardee Jr.
Published Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:48 pm
| | 2724. |  Making a list and checking it twice - for phobias
It's an odd feeling when you watch a news story on TV and feel like you've been exposed or called out.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:12 pm
| | 2725. | Castalia Baptist & Community News
Focus on WMU Sunday was held at Castalia Bapitst last Sunday with guest speaker Laura Davis, who is from Wise, VA. She is connected to Tar River Baptist Association through mission planning, her husband is pastor at First Baptist in Wise. She spoke on being God’s servant. Our class passed out snowflakes with missioanry names who celebrated their birthday on Sunday. A skit was presented on Living the Call and the choir sang the old WMU anthem - “We’ve A Story to Tell.”
By KATHY FREEMAN-ROBLES / Published Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:08 pm
| | 2726. | Tar River Orchestra and Chorus offer holiday events
The Tar River Orchestra and Chorus announced two holiday season special events added to their already scheduled concert series. This means that there will be three holiday concerts available to the area from the Tar River Orchestra and Chorus.Friday, December 6th the Tar River Children’s Chorus and Tar River Strings kick off the holiday season with their traditional Christmas Voices concert.
Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:57 pm
| | 2727. | DAVID EDWARD BRASWELL
Published Friday, September 15, 2023 3:33 pm
| | 2728. | Annexation bill offers hope to Oak Level community
Local residents fighting the proposed annexation by the City of Rocky Mount are hopeful that new representation in the General Assembly will create better laws that protect against forced annexation.
Members of the Oak Level Community Against Forced Annexation, or OLCAFA, have been fighting Rocky Mount’s proposed annexation since September 2008, when they first heard the city was planning to annex over 1,700 acres of land into its city limits.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:35 pm
| | 2729. |  Don't worry, summer is still planning on arriving
I've only made it to the local strawberry farm two times this year. And Sunday, the young lady at the order window told me this was the last week for berries.I looked at my watch, not to check the time, but the date. It seems like we had a longer season this year, but it could just be me. I put the container of berries in the car and Kristi and I took the first pull off of our milkshakes. Mine was strawberry with no sugar added, so it didn't actually count as me eating, it was just a serving of fruit.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:10 pm
| | 2730. | Nash County Blood Drives for March 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010 from 3 until 7:30 p.m. at Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 East Washington Street, Nashville
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Spring Hope Elementary School, on the corner of McLean and Hopkins Street in Spring Hope
Published Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:22 pm
| | 2731. |  Noisy dog issue has gone too far for too long
It seems the Town of Nashville has let the issue with Adele Downey Maynard and her dogs get way out of hand. And now, the feuding between the neighbors has gone on for so long, I'm not sure there will ever be a solution.
Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, January 2, 2007 11:09 pm
| | 2732. | Early voting begins today!
One-stop early voting for the 2020 Primary Election will begin this week, on Thursday, February 13 and run for just two weeks, until February 29. Early voting sites will be the Nash County Agriculture Center in Nashville, Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount and the Mt. Pleasant Community Building in Bailey.
Published Wednesday, February 12, 2020 10:26 pm
| | 2733. | Tar River Amateur Radio Club field day is June 24
Members of the Tar River Amateur Radio Club (TRARC) will participate in a field day on June 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
Published Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:29 am
| | 2734. | NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS JUNE 11-15
Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from June 11 through 15.
Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:03 pm
| | 2735. | NASH COUNTY SOCCER SCORES
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated scores from the Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Soccer League:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:18 pm
| | 2736. | Man injured in shooting
A man who came home to find his girlfriend moving out of their home was shot Friday morning by those who were helping the woman move. The Nash County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a home on the 3000 block of North NC 581 in Spring Hope around 9:40 a.m. on Friday, March 23. The call said a subject had been shot.
Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018 10:44 pm
| | 2737. |  Local town government bureaucracy at its worst
I read an article in a statewide publication this weekend that truly shocked me, which lately, is hard to do.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, July 18, 2006 11:12 pm
| | 2738. |  Grant allows Nashville to host Bicycle Rodeo
The Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department hosted a Bike Rodeo on May 24 in the parking area of Richardson Court Apartments. Nashville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department Director Marguerite Bishop said a grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation's made the event possible.
Graphic photos by Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, June 12, 2019 10:29 pm
| | 2739. |  Old school still works better, even today
A parent on Kent’s soccer team told me that he had stopped at a Big Lots in South Carolina and picked up a really nice soccer goal for $30. He knew I’d been looking one for a while, and thought I might want to look in Rocky Mount. In just a couple of years, Kent and his brother Lowell had been through two goals. Both were made out of “rugged” PVC pipe. Both got about an hour’s play time before wicked shots totally destroyed both goals.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:50 pm
| | 2740. |  Two babes in the manger?
Robbie was decorating the house last week for Christmas. She brought down the box with the Fisher Price Little People Nativity Set. It is great for the children because they love playing with all the characters and animals while also learning about the birth of Christ. As she was pulling out all the pieces, she realized one was missing - baby Jesus! Apparently, one of the grandchildren put it somewhere during Christmas last year.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:48 pm
| | 2741. |  Local, consistent news coverage keeps governments on their toes
I've been asked by a few folks in the past if The Graphic might consider adding the Rocky Mount City Council to its coverage. My quick answer has always been no - unless the management and leadership of Rocky Mount begins to affect people in The Graphic's coverage area - meaning water and utilities. Nashville relies on Rocky Mount for its water. Some of the rural areas in our coverage area also rely on Rocky Mount for water, natural gas or electricity.In the past, our coverage has usually been limited to those two things in unison with covering the Nashville Town Council and county government.It's more than obvious that the leadership of Rocky Mount has (forgive the pun) been on somewhat rocky ground for some time now.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:17 pm
| | 2742. | SHOP SMALL SHOP LOCAL!
Shop local, shop often is the focus of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce's annual "It PAYS to SHOP Local" campaign.The chamber launches the contest each year at Thanksgiving encouraging people to patronize chamber members. When shopping with a chamber member, you can send a copy of your receipt to the chamber and each receipt will be entered into a drawing for $500 the week of Christmas. Receipts can be texted to 252-459-4050, emailed to nashvillencchamber@gmail.com or mailed to PO Box 1003, Nashville, NC, 27856.
JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:51 pm
| | 2743. |  Family Diner opens in Nashville
Wade Medlin has always wanted to open a restaurant. Last year, he began to renovate his former car lot building into the Family Diner. Almost a year later, the Family Diner is open for business.
A ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony was held for the business on Monday, September 22 at its 110 A Barnes Street location.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:35 pm
| | 2744. | 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, Feb. 3.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.
STAFF REPORTS / Published Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:35 pm
| | 2745. |  Water bill grace period contested at town meeting
SPRING HOPE- A potential extension of the "grace period" for Spring Hope water users was the topic of some pointed conversation at the Jan. 6 town meeting, but the billing policy ended up being left "as is" by unanimous vote.Requested as an agenda item by new commissioner Antonio "Danny" Toney, the discussion centered on the town's current water billing system. Its bills are mailed out the first of the month, reflecting service given the prior month, with payment due on the 20th.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:35 pm
| | 2746. | Family Fun Day set in Castalia
Castalia will play host to “Family Fun Day” this Saturday in what organizers hope will become an annual event to draw the community together.
According to Billy Henry, Pastor at Church of God of Prophecy in Castalia, churches in Pinetops, Scotland Neck and Castalia were in discussions on how to get families together in the community when the idea for a “Family Fun Day” came up.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:09 pm
| | 2747. | Summer Reading Program ends Saturday
Cooley Library will wrap up its Summer Reading Program on Saturday with a finale party from 12 until 2:30. Library Director Emily Enderle said participation this year has been higher than last year, with a total of 231 people participating. Of those numbers, 121 are kids, 44 are teens and 66 are adults.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:49 pm
| | 2748. | Nash County Blood Drives for December 2012
Saturday, December 1 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Zaxby’s, 1410 Jeffreys Road, Rocky Mount Wednesday, December 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Nash County Sr Center Saturday, December 8 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Capital Ford Lincoln, 2012 Stone Rose Drive, Rocky Mount
Published Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:28 pm
| | 2749. | CHARLES RAY ELLIS
Charles Ray Ellis of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday April 19, 2012. His was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Rogers Ellis of 45 years, parents William and Maggie Ellis and siblings James “Buddy” Ellis, Francis Stewart, and Ruby Ballance.
Published Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:12 pm
| | 2750. | Two Castalia board members’ residency recently questioned
Town officials and some Castalia citizens are calling into question the residency of two members of the town board. Commissioners Gus Sjoberg and Clarence Bender, in turn, are accusing the mayor, the town secretary, chairman of the planning board Olla Mae Bobbitt, and certain citizens of harassment and violation of their civil rights.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:59 pm
| | 2751. | Nashville combines board memberships
NASHVILLE- In the interest of more efficient personnel use, town of Nashville officials are going for a two-for-one deal in terms of certain advisory board membership, changing an ordinance to permit Tree Board members to be the same as members of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources (PRCR) Advisory Board.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:25 pm
| | 2752. | Nash County Blood Drives for July 2010
Thursday, July 8 from 3:30 until 8 p.m. at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue, Nashville
Thursday, July 8 from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Honeywell Corporation, 3475 Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Saturday, July 10 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Premiere Theater, 821 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount
Published Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:45 pm
| | 2753. |  Pork barrel spending report, part two
Even though we live in the pork capital of the world here in Eastern North Carolina, you may have gotten your fill of it last week.
That’s because we ran our annual report from the Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW), a watchdog group that reports on wasteful government spending, as known as ‘earmakers’ or ‘pork barrel spending.’
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:08 pm
| | 2754. |  It's about time to get in the Christmas spirit
Despite the fact that it is going to hit the low 70s this week, it is time to be getting in the Christmas spirit.I'm doing my part. After the Hanging of the Green at church and then the Lighting of the Luminaries and Lessons and Carols at Barton College, I'm starting to feel it. I even cooked my post-frost pot of collards and will likely be working on a bowl when you read this column. It was a big pot.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:09 pm
| | 2755. | Nash County Blood Drives October 2013
Tuesday, October 1 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Women of the Moose Chapter 123, 521 Country Club Road, Rocky MountThursday, October 10 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky MountFriday, October 11 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
Published Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:08 pm
| | 2756. | RONALD "RONNIE" JOYNER
Published Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:59 pm
| | 2757. | Property owner is denied grant
Nashville's Town Council encouraged a downtown business owner to reapply for a facade grant after denying his initial request at last week's town council meeting.Scott Tyson submitted a facade grant application for the existing building located at 302 W Washington Street. Wright CPA, PLLC currently occupies the building, which is in the town's Municipal Service District.Tyson applied for the facade grant to repair or replace the roof and paint the porch and handicap ramp.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2023 10:12 pm
| | 2758. | Nash County Blood Drives for June 2011
Sunday, June 12 from 1 until 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1029 Claude Lewis Road, Middlesex Monday, June 13 from 3 until 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, 200 South Church Street, Rocky Mount Tuesday, June 14 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Harrison Family YMCA, 1000 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount
Published Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10:55 pm
| | 2759. | Nash urges residents to be prepared for hurricanes
Nash County Emergency Management encourages residents to plan now for hurricanes by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. "You can be better prepared to survive a hurricane and mitigate damage to your home or business by planning for a tropical storm or hurricane," said Brent Fisher, Assistant Director of Emergency Management and Fire-Rescue Services.
Published Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:50 pm
| | 2760. | N-RMS Board resolution opposes charter school bill
North Carolina Senate Bill 8 (SB-8), “No Cap on Number of Charter Schools,” has the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board upset.
Passing the NC Senate with a vote of 33-17 the first week of March, SB-8 moved to the NC House and passed on the first reading.
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 15, 2011 11:06 pm
| | 2761. | Update: Yarborough testifies that shooting was accident
Closing arguments were heard Wednesday in the trial of Nezar "Sam" Anthony Yarborough, who is accused of shooting Derek Smith in 2006. Judge Quentin Sumner recessed the jurors after closing statements. Jurors are expected to hand a judgement down on Thursday, when the case resumes.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:47 pm
| | 2762. | Nash County Blood Drives for December 2012
Saturday, December 8 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Capital Ford Lincoln, 2012 Stone Rose Drive, Rocky Mount Tuesday, December 11 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Corinthian Masonic Lodge #230, 1700 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount Thursday, December 13 from 11 a.m.until 5 p.m. at the Environmental Services Building on Thorpe Road in Rocky Mount
Published Tuesday, December 4, 2012 11:35 pm
| | 2763. | Nash County Blood Drives January 2017
Thursday, January 19 from 10:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Lowe's, 700 N. Wesleyan BoulevardThursday, January 19 from 4 until 7 p.m. at Key Fitness, 145 Nashville Commons Drive, Nashville. Saturday, January 21 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville Monday, January 23 from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist, 200 South Church Street, Rocky Mount
Published Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:29 pm
| | 2764. | NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS
Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 20 through 24, 2015.
Staff / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015 11:07 pm
| | 2765. |  I don't know what's happening, someone please help
I know it is a cliché to say in November, "the year sure has flown by." And I have said it more than once in the last few weeks.It's almost as bad as asking someone in early August if it is hot enough for them.All kinds of things are going on that make me feel like my world is being turned upside down as the year wanes.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022 10:36 pm
| | 2766. | MILITARY NEWS
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Aisha M. Jenkins, daughter of Josephine Jenkins-Hood of Raleigh, and Kester Mitchell, of Elm City, was recently announced as 2011 Navy Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) Sailor of the Year by NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Architzel while serving with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Three Zero, Point Mugu, Calif.
Published Tuesday, March 27, 2012 10:49 pm
| | 2767. |  Truck buying seemed like a cross-cultural experience
Last week, I wrote about how Old Unreliable finally bit the dust, taking a deer and my credit card balance with it.While that old Dodge served my dad and his pugs for a generation, it was not so kind to us. If a truck could smoke two packs of Marlboros a day, lay out of work twice a week and get in the occasional fight at the Waffle House, it would have been this one.The truck was ruled totaled and I told my youngest son, the primary driver of the vehicle, that we'd try to take our time and find the right vehicle.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 6, 2025 10:10 pm
| | 2768. | NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS
House to Home Construction, inc. to Latarsha Middleton and Douglas Eatmon; 1986 Sheldon Road, Bailey; $499,000MCC Utility Construction, LLC to Medina Realty, LLC; .46 acresI'll have another, LLC to Deanna Faye Gentile and Velma Faye Wirth; 413 East Center Street, Nashville; $168,000Carolyn Hartney-Correa, Carolyn Hartney Correa and James E. Correa Jr. to Robert Brethen and Denise Brethen; 4612 River Farm Road, Rocky Mount; $565,000
Published Wednesday, August 13, 2025 10:26 pm
| | 2769. | LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
Historic Stonewall Manor will host a Living History/Reenactment this weekend, October 22 and 23. The grounds will be covered with an encampment of reenactors and living history advocates from all over the state of North Carolina.
Published Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:04 pm
| | 2770. |  NASH COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION 2026
Come 2027, the composition of the Nash County board of commissioners is likely to look very different after one major upset and a general shakeup as shown in primary results.Robbie Davis, who has served 24 years on the board, including multiple years as chairman, was overthrown in the Republican primary by Jerry Barnes of Red Oak, who had a ballot count of 880 to Davis' 566. Barnes ended up with 60.86% of the vote to Davis' 39.14%.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:31 pm
| | 2771. |  Saying our good-byes to a Boddie Street crown
I am one who doesn't deal well with good-byes, especially when watching a historic building crumbling down by the claws of an excavator.The buildings on South Boddie Street (106 and 112) have long sat empty with little maintenance. The building in the center of the two, which is much younger, was purchased by Adam Williams several years ago. Adam brought breath back into the building which housed Nashville's Parks and Recreation for a few years. The older structures were eventually condemned due the owner not complying to bring the structures back up to a safe level. I don't know how he did it, but Adam found a way to purchase the two structures when others had tried to buy them in the past.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:39 pm
| | 2772. | HARVEY RAY PIPKIN
Whitakers - Harvey Ray Pipkin, 51, passed away, Saturday, March 12, 2011. He was born October 22, 1959. Harvey was the son of the late, James and Martha Stancil Pipkin. Harvey was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Elizabeth and her husband Mac Parker.
Published Tuesday, March 15, 2011 11:06 pm
| | 2773. | Southern Nash DECA Club wins state-national awards
Southern Nash High School Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) members recently demonstrated excellence in their field at both state and national competitions.
Published Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:45 pm
| | 2774. | Town hall design is presented to council
A preliminary design of Nashville’s Town Hall was presented to council members Tuesday night during its regular board meeting.
Ann Collier, of Oakley Collier Architects, presented a first draft of the proposed 3,974 square foot facility, which will be located on Barnes Street next to the current Fire and Police Department. Collier said a site plan had not been developed yet.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 5, 2008 10:32 pm
| | 2775. | Nash County budget tops $121 million
Nash County has released a draft of its proposed 2022-2023 budget which has a focus on the county's existing employees.The total proposed budget for the county is $121,536,411 which has increased compared to the 2021-2022 fiscal budget of $115,356,600. The overall proposed budget includes the general fund, enterprise funds, special revenue funds, and internal service funds.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:48 pm
| | 2776. |  Men charged with sex crimes in Spring Hope
SPRING HOPE - Two men in their forties, one from Spring Hope and one from Bailey, are being held in the Nash County Detention Facility on $100,000 secured bonds after their arrests earlier this month for alleged sex crimes against a 20-year-old woman described as "mentally incapacitated."A third man, 39-year-old Aaron Danay Lucas of NC 581, Spring Hope, has reportedly turned himself in after a felony arrest warrant was issued for him, but no other information about charges was available at press time.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 28, 2024 10:46 pm
| | 2777. | Nashville water pressure issues to dry up end of week
Nashville water residents complaining about low water pressure earlier this week should see those issues 'dry up' by Friday.Lee Brown, Director of Public Works, told The Graphic that it turned out to be primarily a usage problem."Monday afternoon we started receiving calls of fluctuating water pressure on the east side of Town.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:53 pm
| | 2778. |  Community mourns loss of Gulley
You could always count on the American flag to fly perfectly over Downtown Nashville each Memorial Day. Each year, Atlee Gulley made sure each and every flag was in tip top shape and properly installed on every light pole in downtown and at the cemetery. For Gulley, perfect flags were the proper way to honor a fallen soldier.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:47 pm
| | 2779. | NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS
Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from May 18 through May 22, 2015.
Staff / Published Wednesday, May 27, 2015 10:39 pm
| | 2780. |  Celebrating Easter
A Chance in the Country and Roma’s Clydesdale Farm celebrated Easter with various activities for children, including horse rides and Easter egg hunts. Pictured above, Isabel Castano, 8, and Patrick Castano, 4, of Red Oak, take a ride on Max, Chance’s dad. Chance the horse will celebrate his seventh birthday and a big birthday bash is being held on Sunday, May 19 from 2 until 4 p.m.
Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
| | 2781. |  I promise, books aren't out of style
Saturday was a big social event for me. The library in Greenville had its annual book sale, so we piled in the Honda and headed out.There are so many books, they have this event in the Greenville Convention Center. Books typically range in price from 50 cents to $3. It's not like we have a shortage of reading material at our house. Kristi and I share a "to-read" shelf that should probably carry us into 2043 if we don't add anything else.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:38 pm
| | 2782. | Law enforcement respond to fight at Social Services
Area law enforcement were called to Nash County Social Services last Thursday after a fight occurred in the lobby. According to Nashville Police Chief Tom Bashore, the call initially was for shots fired at social services but after more information was received, it was discovered there was a fight in the lobby area. Bashore said the fight was between two females. One female had some mental issues and was left by her father and she decided to jump on someone and start fighting.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2015 10:47 pm
| | 2783. |  Never a dull moment around me, here’s why
When you live with a 6-year-old, a 2-year-old and a 10-month old, you never really have a dull moment.
I admit there are times when a little boredom could be a good thing. But, at least there is plenty of inspiration for columns. Unfortunately, I am unable to relate the best and most interesting stuff due to this being a family newspaper.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, March 4, 2008 10:43 pm
| | 2784. |  A good name is priceless
My father told me once that the best thing you could ever leave your family was a good name. I have repeatedly impressed this upon my children while they were growing up.When my son was in middle school, I had an opportunity to teach him a valua-ble lesson about the importance of a good name. In fact, it even had a spiritual truth with it. Don't tell him, but we both learned something that night.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:09 pm
| | 2785. | N-RMPS, YMCA partner to offer Healthy Kids Day on April 30
On Saturday, April 30 from 10am until 1pm, the Harrison Family YMCA, in partnership with Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. This year marks the 25th annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day®, the Y's national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. The event features activities such as obstacle courses, healthy snacks, Kids Zumba, a puppet show about nutrition, fun fire truck safety tours and more to motivate and teach families how to develop healthy routines at home.
Published Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:42 pm
| | 2786. | COUNTY SOCCER UPDATE
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Soccer League game scores:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:45 pm
| | 2787. |  Two babies in a manger
Robbie decorated the house two weeks ago for Christmas. She brought down the box with the Fisher Price Little People Nativity Set. It is great for the children because they love playing with all the characters and animals while also learning about the birth of Christ. As she was pulling out all the pieces, she realized one was missing - baby Jesus! Apparently, one of the grandchildren put it somewhere during Christmas last year. It reminded me of an account of the Christmas Story as told through the eyes of a six year-old little Russian boy named Misha.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:51 pm
| | 2788. |  Between kids and pets – never a dull moment!
Well this year will definitely go down in the books for my family. And not in a good way! We have had one thing after another happen to us and I must say, I am ready for it to stop. We started the year in the hospital with our little boy. A few weeks later, I ended up in the hospital. A month after that, we were back in the hospital with our little boy.
Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:56 pm
| | 2789. |  NO ANNEXATION
Much like the small acorn which can grow into a mighty oak, the efforts of members of the small community of Oak Level have resulted in new legislation for the state of NC which will change the way that municipalities can pursue involuntary annexations in the future. HB845, better known as the Annexation Reform Act of 2011, gained approval in the NC Senate last week with a final vote of 37-11. It had been approved earlier in the NC House with a resounding 107-9 vote.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:43 pm
| | 2790. | Spring Hope teen killed on NC 58
A Spring Hope girl was killed early Sunday after being struck by a car on Highway 58. According to Sgt. R.B. Baker, of the NC Highway Patrol, Cassidy Nichole Bales, 19, was walking down N. NC Highway 58 behind a male when a vehicle approached the two. “They were walking in the roadway,” Baker said.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:49 pm
| | 2791. | "BUDDY' WILBUR JEWEL COGGIN
NASHVILLE - Wilbur Jewel "Buddy" Coggin, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2007. He was born March 12, 1920 in Nash County.
Published Tuesday, April 24, 2007 9:44 pm
| | 2792. | TERRY ALAN BONE
Terry Alan Bone, 54, passed away Sunday December 8, 2013. He was born February 15, 1959 in Nash County. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Larkin Bone.
Published Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:00 pm
| | 2793. |  Youth provides school supplies to third graders
NASHVILLE - Elementary school parents are well aware that with the start of school comes the "supply list" requested by teachers for student use. The lists can seem daunting, but items such as notebooks, pencils and glue sticks are needed aspects of classroom life. For parents of 3rd grade students at Nashville Elementary, however, almost that entire list has been taken care of, thanks to the generosity and hard work of a Nashville teen, Joshua Aaron Parker, a rising Senior at Faith Christian School.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:38 pm
| | 2794. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The highlight of this week's church events was the PBC Summer Discovery Camp. The children enjoyed all of the activities related to the theme, "Weird Events from the Bible." They learned about Elijah and of how he was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire. They also learned of the time that Paul and Silas were in prison and an earthquake came and freed them. The learning experiences were all age appropriate and meaningful. They were served snacks and lunch. They enjoyed water play, just before going home. The music was directed by Kristina and Josh Griffin.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:37 pm
| | 2795. |  When you make bad decisions in life
My wife and I attended the National Quartet Convention in September. It is a week-long event that features hundreds of southern gospel groups as well as numerous nationally recognized ministers. If you are unfamiliar with this genre of music, it is well represented by the songwriter, Bill Gaither. Mr. Gaither has written thousands of songs. Two of his most recognized ones are "He Touched Me" and "Because He Lives".
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:16 pm
| | 2796. | Nash County Blood Drives for December
Thursday, December 11 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Environmental Services Building on Thorpe Road in Rocky MountWednesday, December 17 from 1:30 until 6 p.m. at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset AvenueThursday, December 18 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
Published Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:19 pm
| | 2797. | Nashville man found dead
A missing Nashville man was found dead after his car broke down last Wednesday.
According to Nash County Sheriff Dick Jenkins, 85-year-old Plummer Ricks, Sr., was found dead by a Nash County K-9 unit after his family reported him missing.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:10 pm
| | 2798. | Nash County Blood Drives for October 2019
Friday, October 11 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky MountTuesday, October 15 from 1:30 until 7 p.m. at Stony Hill FWB Church, 9649 Stoney Hill Church Road, MiddlesexTuesday, October 15 from 3:00 until 7 p.m. at Momeyer Baptist Church, 4967 Momeyer Way, Momeyer
Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:38 pm
| | 2799. |  A time of gluttony and excess laid out before me
It's that time of year that gluttony, greed and excess have entered my life. I'll walk away having taken too much and spent too much, but still wanting more.I'm not talking about Thanksgiving -- I bought a Costco membership.I've always been opposed to paying for the privilege to shop at clubs. Plus, I just can't think of a time I needed to buy a 75-pound box of Ritz crackers.However, I caved in to "external pressures" as they say.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:30 pm
| | 2800. | Board chair gives State of Nash County Address
NASHVILLE - The annual State of Nash County address, given by Marvin Arrington, board of commissioners' chair March 2, focused on four areas: Capital Projects, Public Safety, Health & Human Services, and Economic Development.Delivered in the format of an 8-minute county-produced video, Arrington's address focused on major projects and accomplishments from 2025 that Arrington said will "continue positioning Nash County for long-term success."
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:15 pm
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