The Nashville Graphic

3101.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree Baptist Church is now collecting donations for its N.C. State Missions fundraiser. Peachtree Baptist Church's has completed their annual collard sale. It was a great success. We sold more quarts of collards that ever before. Sold 4,100 lbs. and 1,772 quarts. WOW. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, December 9, 2020 11:08 pm
3102.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a chilly spring morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church. Sanctuary flowers were given by Catherine Gupton in memory of her husband, G. B. Gupton. A Gideon speaker, Tom Vesce, briefly gave an up-date on the work of the Gideon's International. This organization is responsible for placing Bibles in many places around the world. It is worthy of the support that it receives. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015 11:07 pm
3103.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS APRIL 11-15 JEC Construction inc. to Lauren Nicole Ford; 1.109 acres; $374,000New Sion, LLC to Raymond E. Tucker Jr. and Wendy S. Tucker; Section 2, Millbrook, Block F, Lot 24; $8,500Justin Lee to Justin Lee and Allison Tafoya; 1050 Old County Home Road, Nashville Published Wednesday, April 20, 2022 10:51 pm
3104.	Dine Out event was successful Dear editor,It is time for celebration! The twentieth annual Dine Out for Communities In Schools on March 17th was a rousing success. I cannot say enough about the great job of the local media in promoting the event--all the buzz around town was positive and excited. We were featured in The Nashville Graphic, on radio, TV, electronic bulletin boards, numerous websites, social media, colorful yard signs, and on printed information in all participating restaurants. Letters to the Editor / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2016 10:40 pm
3105.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS BUILDING PERMIT (COMMERCIAL)Joseph L. Robinson; 3438 S Halifax Road; new construction; $100,000Aaron Phillips; 10135 D US 264A; new construction; $142,300 Published Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:39 pm
3106.	ELLIE AYSCUE COLLINS Published Monday, November 7, 2022 7:42 pm
3107.	Hot Stove Heroes RALEIGH -- When the Raleigh Hot Stove League’s board members met to select their annual Will Wynne Award winner, two names kept coming up during the discussion. Josh Hamilton and Carl Willis. After reviewing the accomplishments of both individuals, the board couldn’t decide between the two. So they chose both. By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:08 pm
3108.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a warm but foggy January morning, Pastor Whitehouse welcomed Peachtree folks who had come to worship on the first Sunday in the New Year. He preached the concluding sermon in his series on Jonah. It was based on Jonah 4 and was titled “Nineveh Needs You.” God told Jonah to tell these people that He was going to destroy them for their wickedness. When Jonah preached that message, they immediately repented and God forgave them. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10:51 pm
3109.	TIMOTHY ALEXANDER WINNER Published Monday, September 9, 2024 10:19 pm
3110.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Pastor Whitehouse was back on Sunday morning to greet those who came to worship at Peachtree. In lieu of giving sanctuary flowers, Beth Baines made a monetary donation to the general budget of the church, in memory of her husband, James Bobby Baines. Melba Hobgood very generously prepared an arrangement from her yard for the sanctuary. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:38 pm
3111.	LENA DAWES JACKSON Lena Catherine Dawes Jackson, age 81, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014. Born in Nash County on September 3, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Russell Dawes and Mattie Eason Dawes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Edwin Jackson. Published Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:04 pm
3112.	MARTHA WHEELESS LEWIS Martha Wheeless Lewis, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Daughter of the late Artis Edward “Shorty” Wheeless, and Frances Elizabeth “Fanny Bet” Frazier Wheeless, she was also predeceased by her brothers William A. “Billy” Wheeless, and Robert J. “Bobby” Wheeless, and her sister-in-law Bertha Barnes Wheeless. Published Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:46 pm
3113.	RED OAK NEWS The Pitt Stop Food Pantry of Red Oak Baptist Church is in need of items. Some requested items include fruit cups, cereal bars, Ramen noodles, Tuna Helper, jelly, canned meats, canned vegetables, cereal (small boxes), macaroni and cheese, Chicken Helper, and peanut butter. Items can be left at the church office in the Family Life Center. Monetary donations will be accepted as well. Note on checks "Pitt Stop Food Pantry." SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 pm
3114.	Campaign closes for East Carolina Pirates CHAPEL HILL -- Fourth-ranked North Carolina used a strong pitching performance by freshman Benton Moss from Rocky Mount to eliminate instate rival East Carolina 5-3 Sunday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium as part of NCAA Baseball Tournament regional action. UNC (46-15) plated a trio of runs in the top of the seventh and withstood a pair of late ECU rallies on its way to the win. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 5, 2012 10:54 pm
3115.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On this first Sunday in February, Peachtree Church observed its 203rd anniversary. To commemorate this, sanctuary flowers were given by Beverly Wilson. She stated that they were given in memory of all of the saints who have served the Lord here throughout these 203 years. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:11 pm
3116.	ERNESTINE FRAZIER MURRAY Published Wednesday, January 11, 2023 11:55 am
3117.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS BUILDING PERMIT (RESIDENTIAL) John Austin Bunn; 11043 Simms Road; detached accessory; $7,500Cornelius Ruffin; 5319 Deans Road; detached accessory; $7,000 Published Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:30 pm
3118.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those in attendance. Sanctuary flowers were given by Beverly Wilson in memory of her father, John Beverley Privette, whose birthday was July10. Jane May served as pianist, in the absence of Jamie Winslow who was on vacation. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, July 15, 2014 11:18 pm
3119.	Bailey plans for annual Christmas festivities The Town of Bailey will hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Deember 5th at 6:30 p.m. The town’s Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 6 at 2 p.m.The theme for this year is “A Bailey Country Christmas!” and will highlight the town’s homegrown products.This year’s Christmas will feature the installation of new lighted street ornaments and a new 14-foot Christmas tree. Published Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:48 pm
3120.	World Series hero plays on Jesus' team Major League Baseball is in full swing. As a teenager, my summer hero was Bobby Richardson. If you are one of my younger readers, you've probably never heard of him.But when I was a kid, he played second base for the New York Yankees. He made the American League All-Star team seven times, won a World Series Most Valuable Player award, and helped the Yankees win seven league pennants and three world series championships. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, June 27, 2018 10:35 pm
3121.	Business recognized Hardee's Furniture Warehouse, located on Hwy 301 South of Sharpsburg has been recognized by La-Z-Boy for selling more La-Z-Boy sofas, chairs, love seats, and recliners than any La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio in Eastern North Carolina. Hardee's Furniture has been serving its customers for 36 years with the largest selection of name brand furniture in the area. Vanise and Deborah Hardee started the company in 1981 and have been blessed with great employees and loyal customers. Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:21 pm
3122.	Peachtree Community News On Sunday Morning Pastor Whitehouse brought a message titled “Government and God- Part II”. It was based on the scripture passage from Romans 13: 1-7. He posed four critical questions but the final one was, “What Does it Mean to be a good Christian and good citizen.” The choir sang “The Longer I Serve Him “, accompanied and directed by the Pastor. By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:09 pm
3123.	Open letter to the Nash County Commissioners Dear Commissioners, Are there any county services that have been privatized? Is there any consideration of such actions for Nash County? If privatizization would help Nash County, in which areas would you recommend it’s use? Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, December 13, 2011 11:05 pm
3124.	Wireless internet offered in Bailey Nash County’s efforts to gain wireless internet in under served rural areas has finally paid off, as Bailey will be the first area to have the wireless service. The county has long been working to find ways to offer high speed internet to residents living in rural areas. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 24, 2009 10:34 pm
3125.	LINDBERG M. PITTMAN ROCKY MOUNT - Lindberg M. Pittman, 72, passed away, Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was born June 6, 1939 in Nash County. He was the son of the late Joseph Willie Pittman Sr. and Bertha Bone Pittman. He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah Elizabeth Rose Pittman, three brothers, Tommy, Jerry and Joe Pittman, Jr. one sister, Magalene Baker. Published Wednesday, November 2, 2011 12:36 am
3126.	PATSY SMITH MORGAN Patsy Smith Morgan, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born March 20, 1938 in Kinston. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Roland Smith and Inez Nunn Davis; and step-father, Dollie Davis; step-mother, Frances Davis; brother, Roland Smith, Jr.; step-brother, Glen Davis. Staff / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2015 10:47 pm
3127.	Red Oak Community News The Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the home of Jeanette and Hazel Hill. They enjoyed the time together with a hot dog supper, monthly missions program, and mission action. They contributed filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:34 pm
3128.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a cold, rainy Palm Sunday Pastor Whitehouse greeted those Peachtree folks who had come to worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Patsy and Beth Baines in memory of their parents, Kezia Sykes and Willie Griffin and their brother, Spencer Griffin. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:52 pm
3129.	ALVIN “BIRD” L. BONE Alvin “Bird” L. Bone, 72, passed away, Thursday, March 26, 2009. He was born May 1, 1936 in Nash County. Bird was the son of the late, Luther and Eva Winstead Bone. Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:15 pm
3130.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS We at Peachtree Baptist Church welcomed more new visitors Sunday. The faithful are starting to come back to church now that Covid-19 is not as active. It is so good to see them. Praise the Lord.The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was loving presented to glorify God by Beverly Wilson in loving honor of her mother Mrs. Barbara Privette's 90th birthday. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:15 pm
3131.	Nashville business owner passes away Dianne B. Baines of Nashville, owner and operator of Dianne's Hair Fashions for nearly 50 years, passed away June 15, 2019. She was born August 24, 1952.She was preceded in death by her father, Johnnie Raymond Brannan Sr. and mother, Ruth Brannan. Published Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:50 pm
3132.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a chilly, drizzly Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Catherine Gupton in memory of her husband, G.B.In lieu of a traditional sermon, the Adult Choir presented a musical sermon, a cantata titled "Champion of Love" under the direction of Pastor Whitehouse. It was created and arranged by Craig Adams. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:39 pm
3133.	Memorial Day should be a time to remember that freedom isn’t free The Memorial Day weekend is officially over but our reason for celebrating should never cease. Memorial Day is really not about celebrating. It’s about remembering. It is on this day we remember our lost soldiers and pray for those who risk their lives fighting for America. Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, May 29, 2007 11:15 pm
3134.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are last Saturday’s Top-10 finishers from action at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2014 11:08 pm
3135.	Spring Hope Elementary announces honor roll students Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the 4th six weeks of 2009. Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:52 pm
3136.	A three-year old’s advice on being three How to be 3 years old by Kent Brantley When I took my Dad’s stuff a while back and hid it, and then he asked me where it was, I told him I had a reason for putting it there. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 1, 2008 11:12 pm
3137.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On the last Sunday in April, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. The sanctuary flowers were given by the Reid Vick Family in memory of their parents, Reid and Avis Vick, and their children- Randall, Cleon, Furman and Linda Vick Nozolino. Pastor Whitehouse led in the observance of the Lord’s Table, with the assistance of the deacons. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:58 pm
3138.	Choosing Nashville's next manager is a big deal The Town of Nashville has been without a permanent manager for several months now. On Tuesday night, the board agreed to seek help in finding the right candidate. Of course, hiring an outsider to come in and assist the town will cost money but in the grand scheme of things, it's probably money well spent. Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, December 5, 2018 10:49 pm
3139.	Amy Lee Miller Wilson Published Friday, February 2, 2018 2:04 pm
3140.	Southern Stops Northern HENDERSON -- Northern Nash hung tough for most of the way, but the Southern Vance Runnin’ Raiders were able to pull away last Wednesday to earn a non-conference boys basketball victory. The score was tied heading into the fourth quarter before the Raiders used a late flurry to register a 56-45 decision over the Fighting Knights at the SVHS Gymnasium in Henderson. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:00 pm
3141.	SANDY CROSS NEWS On February 26 at Coopers Elementary School, there will be a Red Cross Blood Drive from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.Congratulations to Southern Nash Middle School's Asst. Principal Mrs. Carey who has been chosen as the Middle School Assistant Principal of the year. Mrs. Carey will now compete to win the district title. SNMS welcomes ESL teacher Mr. Vargas to the school staff. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, February 17, 2021 10:50 pm
3142.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree folks gathered for worship on a beautiful Sunday morning. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present. Sanctuary flowers were given by Jamie Winslow in memory of Betty Weis, Wallace and Dorrie Mae Campbell, and in honor of her parents, Harry Lee and Anna Roe Winslow. The choir sang “O the Love of My Redeemer”, under the direction of the pastor. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, August 20, 2014 11:08 pm
3143.	LULA GRAY NEWCOMB Lula Gray Newcomb, 77, of Middlesex passed away on October 26, 2013. Funeral services were held October 28, 2013 at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service was held October 29, 2013 in Bailey Town Cemetery. The Rev. Reuben Batchelor and Rev. Marie Batchelor officiated. Published Tuesday, October 29, 2013 11:02 pm
3144.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a beautiful Sunday morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present. Sanctuary flowers were given by Dianne and Ricky Tucker in memory of her mother, Jean Williams. The choir sang “In Remembrance” under the direction of the pastor. The sermon topic for the day was “Coping with Fears and Anxieties”. Barbara Hardison / Published Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:51 pm
3145.	STEVEN EDWARD LUPER SR. Steven Edward Luper Sr., 74, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday February 8, 2013 at Nash General Hospital. He was born June 9, 1938 in Nash County to the late Richard Edward Luper and Marion Barkley Luper. Published Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:12 pm
3146.	ROBERT EARL "BOB" ALFORD Published Saturday, June 19, 2021 3:55 pm
3147.	Carter's Country RED OAK -- Northern Nash baseball player Mike Williams had a date to take someone to Nash Central's prom last Saturday night. But a passing cold front and the rain that came with it Friday evening became the culprit of several things. By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:45 pm
3148.	OTIS WILBERT O’CONNEY NASHVILLE - Otis Wilbert O’Conney,61, passed away, Tuesday, September 14, 2010. He was born on January 29, 1949, in Halifax County. Otis was the son of the late Johnny and Martha Harrell O’Conney. Published Tuesday, September 21, 2010 11:02 pm
3149.	N.C. State Fair starts Friday Final preparations are under way for the 2006 N.C. State Fair, which is set for Oct. 13-22, and things are shaping up for plenty of fun-filled family activities, livestock competitions and displays, and the ever-popular buffet of food choices. Published Tuesday, October 10, 2006 11:15 pm
3150.	Once it's gone, you'll never get it back I traditionally write a warm, fuzzy holiday column Thanksgiving week, mostly emphasizing the importance of supporting your local businesses.This year- I'm changing tradition. I'm going to be a little selfish - not just for us -- but for the communities we serve.This edition of The Nashville Graphic has been delivered into several additional thousand households reaching thousands of people who may not subscribe. This edition, as always, is packed full of information, local news, local sports and of course - holiday sales. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:58 am
3151.	NASH REC BASEBALL UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Parks & Recreation Spring Baseball and Softball Scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 1, 2016 10:57 pm
3152.	HOPE, Anchor Holds to host candlelight vigil February 16 The Anchor Holds and HOPE Initiative will join together to host a candlelight vigil at the Nash County Courthouse on February 16. The vigil is being held to bring awareness of the opioid epidemic to the public, reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorders and to celebrate the successes of those who have entered into recovery. Published Wednesday, February 7, 2018 10:27 pm
3153.	RED OAK NEWS Women in Action missions group of Red Oak Baptist Church met together on Tuesday, May 14 at the church. They learned about and prayed for missionaries of the month and also participated in a project. The group made socks filled with rice to donate to the Nash County Pet Connection. Rice socks can be used at animal shelters as heating pads. They can be warmed in the microwave and soothe animals that have had surgery and provide warmth for kittens and puppies. The group also collected items for Meredith Walujjo to use in her ministry in Uganda with the children. The next Women in Action meeting will be Tuesday, June 11. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, May 22, 2024 10:18 pm
3154.	I've become one very proud "soccer mom" Well, here we go again! Corbin is playing soccer., three-year-old soccer! In October, I wrote about the excitement of three-year-old soccer. That was fall soccer and now, we're playing spring soccer. Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, May 6, 2015 11:27 pm
3155.	WILLIAM KIRBY FRAZIER William Kirby Frazier, 73, passed away on March 15, 2015. He was born in Vance County, N.C. to the late Thomas and Vernice Frazier, October 5, 1941. Published Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:47 pm
3156.	Foundation provides gift to feed seniors Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount announced a recent grant received from the DeLeon Carter Foundation to support the Meals on Wheels Frozen Food Program. This program provides frozen meals to seniors in crisis situations, seniors on the Meals on Wheels waiting list and our area seniors who do not have other hot meal food providers. Published Wednesday, June 23, 2021 10:40 pm
3157.	Nash County should team up with the West Dear Commissioner, County unemployment rates are: Franklin 8.7 % Halifax 13.9 % Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:14 pm
3158.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a beautiful summer morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse welcomed those present. Sanctuary flowers were given by Doug and Cheryl Hayes in memory of Betty Bush and Steve and Linda Johnson. The Adult Choir sang “He Hideth My Soul”, under the direction of the pastor. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:57 pm
3159.	FAYE ELIZABETH COLLIE Faye Elizabeth Collie, 89, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She was born November 19, 1922 in Richmond County to the late William and Minnie Grooms Kelly. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Archie Atwood Collie, Sr.; two brothers, Jack Kelly and Lloyd Kelly; a sister, Thelma Hooks and a granddaughter, Michelle Collie. Published Wednesday, November 7, 2012 12:46 am
3160.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Here are last Saturday night’s results from action at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 3, 2014 10:38 pm
3161.	Spring Hope budget gets thumbs up; fees increase SPRING HOPE- Town officials have adopted their FY 2026 budget, although the vote to do so was made at the June 2 meeting after a mayoral request to delay was overridden by several commissioners, including Brenda Lucas, who said it needed to be done that night.The annual budget ordinance, totaling $1,857,800, has been posted on the town website for just over a month, an increase of about $123,000 over last year's $1.73 million. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 4, 2025 10:38 pm
3162.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship on a beautiful autumn morning. Sanctuary flowers were given by Kenneth and Linda Edwards in memory of their fathers, Harold Edwards and Melton Manning. Flowers for the Narthex were given by Warren Boone in honor of his wife, Lois, upon the occasion of their wedding, which occurred at Peachtree Church exactly 63 years ago today.The Adult choir, under the direction of the pastor, sang "He Touched Me," written by Bill Gaither. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, September 23, 2015 11:28 pm
3163.	Committee elections set for Nash County Farm Service uzanne Murray, county executive director of the Nash County Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that the 2006 farmer-elected County Committee elections are now being held. Published Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:21 pm
3164.	JASPER LEE “JACK” POLAND Jasper Lee “Jack” Poland, 62, passed away, Wednesday November 16, 2011 at his home. He was born April 29, 1949 in Edgecombe County. He was preceded in death by his father William “Buck” McRae Poland. Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:58 pm
3165.	Tough Setbacks GRIMESLAND - Even after a quick exit, head coach Tony Engrassia was hardly bemoaning the fate of his Nashville 12s All-Stars at the Cal Ripken District 5 Baseball Tournament. By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, July 4, 2006 9:14 am
3166.	GORDON GRANVILLE JANNEY Gordon Granville Janney passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011. He was born January 12, 1921 in Roanoke VA, son of the late Albert Cleveland Janney and Lonnie Janney Cutler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lucy Howell Janney; grandson, Brian Wayne Janney; brothers, Harold and Albert Janney; and sisters, Thelma Stump and Mildred Newland. Published Wednesday, November 2, 2011 12:36 am
3167.	Castalia Baptist News Youth survived their week at camp. A couple came back with medical stories to tell. They enjoyed the beach and old fort at Caswell as well as studying the Bible together. Fishing Day was held at a member’s pond and home last Saturday for the community kids and small group #2 members. My grandson, Elijah Malloy was invited to take part since I couldn’t go, his granny, Rachel Freeman took him and members watched after him and got him back home. Elijah says, “It was a lesson on fishing, not just for fish, but friendships. KATHY FREEMAN-ROBLES / Published Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:06 pm
3168.	Peggy Ann Edwards Dickens Published Monday, December 9, 2019 7:30 pm
3169.	Mother charged with trying to set child on fire A Nashville woman faces first-degree attempted murder charges after authorities claim she tried to set her child on fire.Latisha McDonald, 33, remains in custody under an emergency involuntary commitment order.McDonald is accused of pouring lighter fluid on the bed of her 4-year-old child in an attempt to set the bed and child on fire, said Maj. Eddie Moore of the Nash County Sheriff's Office. STAFF REPORTS / Published Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:00 pm
3170.	TEDDY RAYBURN LITTLE Teddy Rayburn Little, Sr., age 75, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Born on February 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Frank Little and Lulu Bridgers Little. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Jeanette L. Joyner and his grandson, Jonathan Derek Simmons, Jr. Published Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10:51 pm
3171.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS BUILDING PERMIT (COMMERCIAL) Hatteras Brooks; 516 E Nash Street; new construction; $1,2000,000Lauren Phelps; 4599 N Old Carriage Road; detached accessory; $15,000 Published Wednesday, July 19, 2023 10:38 pm
3172.	North Carolina doesn’t need Voter ID cards I read with interest the comments by an intent writer concerning voter ID.His premise was that this was easy to do and it would make the State of NC a high quality credentials presentation. A few things however do not support his opinions. His fervor belies some shadow reasons that many of us see quite clearly. Letter to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:56 pm
3173.	Doris Ann Boone Brown Published Tuesday, August 7, 2018 10:50 am
3174.	Letters to Santa Dear Santa Claus Please bring me some Barbies and some makeup. I love you. Love, Laken 6 years old Dear Santa Claus How are you? I am fine. I want to see you at school so I can shake your hand. Please bring me a black power wheels truck. Love, Jason 5 years old Published Tuesday, December 18, 2007 11:14 pm
3175.	Post 58’s campaign starts up ROCKY MOUNT -- You will have to forgive Coleman-Pitt Post 58 second-year head coach Matt Bryan for starting the bulk of his 2009 American Legion baseball season a bit late. Quite a few of his players played for Northern Nash, which reached the NCHSAA 3-A East regional final series two weekends ago. The team he’s involved with during the school year, Eastern Wayne (as an assistant coach), not only beat Northern in that regional series, but lost out in the 3-A state championship series 2-1 to Lake Norman at Zebulon’s Five County Stadium last weekend. So he has had a lot on his plate. CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:34 pm
3176.	Some things will only be preserved in memories The old country had finally met its long-expected fate. I shouldn't have been surprised when I saw that the backhoe had started its work on my way to Wilson the other day. I was transported back to standing on the seat of my daddy's old Chevrolet pickup truck, hard vinyl squeaking under my bare feet. On those hot and humid July mornings, he'd make the early morning run to Pace's Store for breaktime supplies. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 9, 2024 10:43 pm
3177.	Nash County standouts honored at LC LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College's annual Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony is always a special night -- but it was made even more special this season.That's because the school set an all-time record for most medals awards to its athletes.The recent ceremony has been held every winter for the past decade and salutes student-athletes who earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.Medals are presented on gold, silver and bronze levels and are presented by Louisburg College Athletic Director Mike Holloman. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 10, 2016 11:08 pm
3178.	Ricks wins nomination for American Legion State Award NASHVILLE - Nash County Sheriff's Office Lt. Angel Ricks, nominated by Nashville's American Legion Post 110 for State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, has achieved that award for North Carolina and is being considered for a district award. Ricks is due to receive state recognition at the State Convention in June, and will find out then if she will continue on as a district candidate. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 27, 2024 10:12 pm
3179.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a chilly spring morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Bart and William Wood in memory of their parents, James M. Wood and Patricia May Wood. The Adult Choir, under the direction of Pastor Whitehouse sang, "He Hideth my Soul".Beverly Wilson's 'Time for Reflection for All of God's Children' was about how our words can be like an 'air current'. Kind words can be soft gentle, cooling breezes. Harsh words can be like tornados and hurricanes that chill our souls. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 10:31 pm
3180.	Nash County to revise public comment policy NASHVILLE - Nash County's public comment policy is being re-worked after commissioners hashed out comparisons between current and former rules at their Oct. 7 meeting; Mike Gaynor, county attorney, was directed to revise his revision and come up with another version before the board's next meeting in November. Gaynor said the first version he could find dated to 2005, while a second revision occurred in 2012. Gaynor said the version he was presenting had one change, #5, which states that all public comments shall be made in person, with no letters sent to or presented to commissioners or staff be read during the time period set aside for public comment. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:45 pm
3181.	EDWARD THOMAS CARPENTER Edward Thomas Carpenter, 66, passed away, Wednesday, March 25, 2009. He was born May 5, 1942 in Nash County. He was the son of the late, Joseph Edward and Alice “Reatha” Sherrod Carpenter. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Richardson. Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:15 pm
3182.	Nash County Sheriff's Office gets body cameras Patrol deputies with the Nash County Sheriff's Office are now equipped with body cameras. The process to get each patrol deputy took about a year, Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said. The process consisted of grant acquisition, research, development and implementation. The Digital Ally First Vu HD cameras were obtained through a federal grant and 28 cameras were purchased at a cost of $23,000. Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:58 pm
3183.	JOHN HENRY STONE Rocky Mount - John Stone passed away August 4, 2008 at North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisburg, NC. He was born June 28, 1920 in Edgecombe County. He was the son of Cleveland T. Stone, Sr. and Betty Warf Stone. He was preceded in death by his wife Elevelyn O. Stone and three brothers, Jack T. Stone, Cleveland T. Stone, Jr. and Albert Andrews Stone. Published Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:09 pm
3184.	Life just doesn't get any better than this In the blink of an eye — literally — the world's longest term pregnancy to date came to an end with the birth of Lowell Asher Brantley. Weighing in at a trim 7 pounds, 15 ounces and stretching almost two feet with a shaky reach and a pair of chicken wing legs, Lowell finally got here last Thursday. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 8, 2007 9:14 pm
3185.	Beulah Community News We want to thank everyone who attended the Beulah Church of Christ fish fry on Friday night. We think it may have been our largest attendance ever. Thank you for your support. On Saturday Frances Dunn had a really nice supper at her home to celebrate her son’s birthday. Mike Dunn turned 50 years old in April. Freddie Dunn, his daddy, passed away during his planned birthday party in April. His family and friends really miss him. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:34 pm
3186.	JOSEPH PERSON “J.P.” WOODARD NASHVILLE - Joseph Person Woodard, 92, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009. He was born in Johnston County, March 8, 1916. He was the son of the late, Stephen Eldridge and Martha Atkinson Woodard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Gretchen Credle Woodard and 12 brothers and sisters. Published Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:40 pm
3187.	Mudcats defeated by Lookouts ZEBULON -- The Chattanooga Lookouts snapped their seven-game losing streak on Monday night as they took game three of the four game series from the Carolina Mudcats 8-1 at Five County Stadium in a Class AA Southern League baseball showdown. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:35 pm
3188.	DOROTHY "DOT" G. KELLEY Published Monday, January 13, 2020 4:23 pm
3189.	N-RMS graduation rate at 60 percent NASHVILLE—In the Nash-Rocky Mount School (N-RMS) system, 952 out of 1583 (or 60.1%) first-time high school ninth graders in 2002-03 graduated with their class last year, in four years or less, according to graduation data released by the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) last month. N-RMS' graduation rate is 8% lower than the state's average. By Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 27, 2007 11:15 pm
3190.	LELA MARIE JOYNER DAUGHTRIDGE Published Friday, December 27, 2019 5:00 pm
3191.	DENISE RUSSELL ROCKWOOD Denise Russell Rockwood, 42, passed away, Wednesday, June 9, 2010. She was born August 5, 1967 in Erie County, NY. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Frederick Maedl and her paternal grandparents, Charles and Josephine Russell. Published Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:32 pm
3192.	JAMES EDWARD STALLINGS James Edward Stallings, 83, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012. He was born May 30, 1928 in Edgecombe County. He was the son of the late George and Annie Maude Lancaster Stallings. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lottie Rackley Stallings; one son, Robbie Stallings; three brothers, Alton, Wilbur and Howard Stallings; and two sisters, Louise Hill and Agnes Ennis. Published Tuesday, March 20, 2012 11:03 pm
3193.	LOU ADKINS WALKER Lou Adkins Walker, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. She was born on May 6, 1947 in Halifax County to the late Lewis Adkins and Catherine Boyd Adkins. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Adkins Phillips. Staff / Published Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:34 am
3194.	Harold Cooley Walker Published Saturday, July 30, 2016 9:31 am
3195.	MADELINE PROCTOR JONES Rocky Mount - Madeline P. Jones, 75, passed away on August 8, 2008. She was a native of Edgecombe County. Preceding her in death are her husband Bill Jones; her Father, Ernest Proctor; her Mother, Penny Proctor. Published Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:09 pm
3196.	ALBERT “AL” FRASER WATSON Albert “Al” Fraser Watson, 81, passed away Saturday July 14, 2012. He was born February 28, 1931 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Al was the son of the late Albert Fraser Watson and Ann Kwast Bergen, both of Massachusetts. Published Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:45 pm
3197.	NISOD Award Nash Community College has announced the following employees are recipients of the 2014 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) award. As a member of NISOD, the College has been honoring faculty, staff and administrators with this award of recognition annually since 1992. Recipients are selected based on their proven commitment to high performance and extraordinary service to Nash Community College, its students, and the community. Published Tuesday, March 18, 2014 11:38 pm
3198.	Lucy Mayo McKeel Published Monday, February 27, 2017 3:57 pm
3199.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News There are many kinds of love; family love, mother’s love, brotherly love and Godly love. Jesus commanded his disciples to “love one another”. In John 13:35, He said, ”By this all will know that you are my disciple, if you have love for one another.” Some people only think of love around Valentine Day. We should think and show love every day. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:23 pm
3200.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a cool autumn morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Eugene Whitehouse greeted those present. Sanctuary flowers were given by Cheryl and Doug Hayes in memory of Steve, Betty and Harold Johnson. The choir sang “Let Freedom Ring” under the direction of the pastor. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, September 17, 2014 11:09 pm