The Nashville Graphic

3501.	COUNTY LINE RACEWAY RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are last weekend’s results from action at County Line Raceway: From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:25 pm
3502.	Clyde Dennis Beal Published Monday, December 5, 2016 5:12 pm
3503.	WILLIAM DOUGLAS EZZELL William “Bill” Douglas Ezzell, Sr., 82 years of age, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013. He was born in Nash County on April 30, 1931, the son of the late Jessie Ezzell and Zollie and Minnie Tharrington. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ina Moore Ezzell, brother, Daniel Tharrington and wife Miriam. Published Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:45 pm
3504.	Spring Hope plans workshop for local businesses SPRING HOPE - Spring Hope area business owners should be seeing invitation flyers soon to a social media workshop session November 12, courtesy of Downtown Development board members, who also plan to use the event to kickstart a survey designed to gather input on what local businesses need and to begin building a facebook group as a business collective. Meeting Oct. 21, the DDB set the workshop date as 6 p.m Nov. 12 at the town hall, chosen for its ability to record and broadcast local meetings. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:45 pm
3505.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS Several years ago, I wrote the Beulah Community News. After my late husband, William Enroughty, became sick, I decided to stop writing the news due to other obligations that limited my time to do so. Recently, when I read the Nashville Graphic, some of the article really brought back some memories from the past. Nan Strickland has been a dear friend for a lot of years. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Wednesday, December 5, 2018 10:49 pm
3506.	Early alcohol sales approval disappoints citizen Dear Editor:Like so many of my fellow Nash County residents, I have lived in Nashville more than 60 years, and have always been proud to call this small town my home. As I write this letter, I have to say that right now I am not so proud - of myself and several of our town council members. LETTERS / Published Wednesday, September 13, 2017 10:22 pm
3507.	Peachtree Community News On Saturday a Golf Tournament Fund Raiser was held for Scott Hagler at Peachtree Hills Country Club. The event, which also included a silent auction and other fund raisers, was coordinated by his friends, family and co-workers. It was held to raise funds to help with extra expenses incurred by his medical treatments in Houston, Texas. It was well attended and very successful. By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:19 pm
3508.	Olympics leaves a lot to be desired While many of you may be glued to your TV sets watching the 2018 Winter Olympics from Korea, my dad is not.He got his fill of Korea back in the early 1950s and as we've covered before, the last time he had anything to do with that place, a million Chinese were trying to kill him.It's just as well. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 14, 2018 10:53 pm
3509.	Remembering Tony Leonard - a great man I received some devastating news when I came into work on Monday morning. Tony Leonard had passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 5. Mr. Leonard was an amazing man and I thought the world of him. I'm still in shock that he's gone but am comforted by knowing that he is in a much better place. Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, June 8, 2016 10:38 pm
3510.	Nashville Elementary D.A.R.E. Essays The knowledge and skills that I have learned will help me make healthy choices. If you take drugs you could die. Drugs are very bad for your body. I learned that if you are caught with drugs you will go to jail. A healthy choice for me is that I will never take drugs as long as I live. Drugs can kill you in a very bad way. Published Tuesday, April 2, 2013 11:01 pm
3511.	Peachtree Community News Several visitors joined the folks at Peachtree for the morning worship. The sanctuary flowers were given by Warren and Lois Boone in memory of her sister, Thelma Dean Sykes. Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic “Nothing Can Get Between us and God”. By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, March 4, 2008 10:43 pm
3512.	FLOYD CARY THOMPSON Floyd Cary Thompson, age 83, passed away November 27, 2014. Born January 29, 1931, to the late John James and Elizabeth Fly Thompson, he was predeceased by a son, Glenn Wayne Thompson; a sister, Rachel Batchelor; brothers, David, Earl, Lloyd, Willie, Harvey, Lester Thompson and Frank Winters. Published Wednesday, December 3, 2014 11:40 pm
3513.	The Entertainment SCOOP Nash County’s Got Talent finals, 7:30 p.m. at Nash Arts. Tickets to the finals are $10 ($7 students 17 and under). Two-day pass 16th & 17th are $15 ($10 students 17 and under) 252-459-4734. Published Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:53 pm
3514.	Southern Nash High School honor rolls Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the final semester of the 2015-2016 School Year. The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, September 14, 2016 10:48 pm
3515.	RED OAK NEWS The Women in Action met at the home of Jeanette and Hazel Hill on Tuesday, June 14. They enjoyed supper together followed by their study. The Lucy McIntyre Group met at the home of Molly Vick on Tuesday, June 14. The Mildred Griffin Group also met on Tuesday, June 14. SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:43 pm
3516.	Christine Langley Walker Published Friday, September 2, 2016 1:36 pm
3517.	NC State gets past host ECU GREENVILLE -- Mike Roskopf's pinch-hit RBI single with the bases loaded in the top of the 10th inning plated Ryan Pond and helped No. 24 N.C. State defeat East Carolina 5-4 in front of a record crowd of 5,523 on day two of the Fourth Annual Keith LeClair Classic inside Clark-LeClair Stadium last Saturday afternoon. The contest was a duel between coaches who hail from Northern Nash High School NC State's Elliott Avent and ECU's Billy Godwin are both NN alums. From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 7, 2007 12:04 am
3518.	The Entertainment SCOOP “Christmas Carol of HOPE” - Get into the holiday spirit with one of Nash Art’s most popular and enjoyable presentations. Set in depression era America. Directed by Jim Singleton. Performance time is 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for non-members and $8 for Nash Arts members, seniors and children under 12. Published Tuesday, November 20, 2007 10:52 pm
3519.	Leaders in Rocky Mount have lost site of real needs of downtown After being away from home for a few days I was catching up on my reading when I came across Mr. Mike Hixenbaugh’s article “Projects to ‘drastically reshape’ downtown” in the Rocky Mount Telegram. Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, December 29, 2009 10:25 pm
3520.	Local presents grandson's book to Cooley Library David Stephen Mitchell recently released his debut novel, "We Hold These Truths." In the novel Mitchell grants the reader unprecedented access to the provocative world of code-switching African-American Ivy Leaguers and the dark underbelly of Southern race politics as seen through the eyes of Al Carpenter, who struggles to quare the hopeful outcome of President Obama's 2008 election with the prospect that many Americans don't actually want the change they clamored for. Published Wednesday, December 13, 2017 10:33 pm
3521.	Southern Nash Middle students meet local veterans For over a dozen years, Southern Nash Middle School sixth graders have been learning about veterans. For some of those students, the lessons have had a lasting impact. Joye Ellington is a sixth grade teacher at the school and said her son, Corey, still treasures the novel, "Under a War Torn Sky," that he read while a student at the school. That year, the author of the book, Laura Elliott, spoke to students at the school and Elliott signed Corey's copy. Ellington said her son, now a sophomore in college, still has the book. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10:54 pm
3522.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS JULY 30 - AUGUST 3 Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from July 30 through August 3. Published Wednesday, August 8, 2018 10:51 pm
3523.	County commissioner will not seek re-election Longtime Nash County Commissioner Lou Richardson announced last Thursday she would not be seeking re-election. Richardson has served District 1 as a Nash County Commissioner since May 15, 1995, when she was appointed to the seat. Richardson was appointed after her husband, Kermit Richardson, passed away and she has been re-elected to the seat in each election since. Published Wednesday, December 25, 2019 9:48 pm
3524.	Post 110 honors wives, widows Spouses and widows of area veterans were recognized last Monday night during Post 110's annual Ladies Night dinner. The event is hosted each year by Nashville's American Legion Post 110 to honor the wives and widows of legionnaires. Jeremy Hetrick, Division One Commander for the American Legion, was the guest speaker for the night. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:32 pm
3525.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS We had a really good week-end at Beulah Church of Christ. On Saturday we had the annual ladies retreat with about 70 ladies attending. They came from several different congregations. We want to give a special thanks to Quam Morris, the only man in the church on Saturday. He was in charge of the sound system. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:50 pm
3526.	RED OAK NEWS The youth of Red Oak United Methodist Church remain very active in the life of the church. Last weekend, Nov. 8 through 10, four youth and three chaperones, traveled to Fayetteville, NC to take part in Pilgrimage 2013, a worship retreat designed specifically for United Methodist youth. Suzy Pearce / Published Tuesday, November 19, 2013 10:52 pm
3527.	Chamber seeks nominations for citizen award The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for this year’s Distinguished Citizen.Nominees do not have to be a chamber member nor does the nominating individual or group. The nominee should be a citizen or business person from the Nashville area and should be a person who strives to make our community a better place for all. Published Wednesday, February 4, 2015 10:57 pm
3528.	Nash County Blood Drives for December 2015 Wednesday, December 2 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Nash County Senior Center, 102 N Alston Street in NashvilleWednesday, December 2 from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Nash Health Care Systems, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky MountSaturday, December 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Capital Ford Lincoln, 2012 Stone Rose Drive, Rocky MountWednesday, December 9 from 12 until 4 p.m. at Universal Health Care, 1022 Eastern Avenue, Nashville Published Wednesday, December 2, 2015 11:21 pm
3529.	Nash County Blood Drives for December 2015 Wednesday, December 2 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Nash County Senior Center, 102 N Alston Street in NashvilleWednesday, December 2 from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Nash Health Care Systems, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky MountSaturday, December 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Capital Ford Lincoln, 2012 Stone Rose Drive, Rocky MountWednesday, December 9 from 12 until 4 p.m. at Universal Health Care, 1022 Eastern Avenue, Nashville Published Wednesday, November 25, 2015 1:37 am
3530.	George Holding wins Congressional Primary Just under 8.5 percent of Nash County's 65,806 registered voters participated in the Congressional Primary Election on Tuesday. The voter turnout in Nash County was higher than statewide, as only 7.68 percent of the state's 6.5 million voters cast ballots. George Holding came out on top in Nash County in the Congressional Primary for Republican candidates, receiving 65 percent of the votes, or 2,191, compared to Renee Ellmers 21.66 percent, or 730 votes. Greg Brannon received 13.35 percent, or 450 votes. Published Wednesday, June 8, 2016 10:38 pm
3531.	Nash County Blood Drives - December Tuesday, December 2 from 8:30 until 11:15 a.m. at BB&T, 1114 Benvenue Road, Rocky MountTuesday, December 2 from 1:45 to 4:45 p.m. at BB&T, 2632 Sunset Avenue, Rocky MountWednesday, December 3 from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Nash Health Care Systems, 2460 Curtis Ellis DriveWednesday, December 3 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Nash County Senior Center, 102 N Alston Street Published Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:48 pm
3532.	Nash County Blood Drives - December Tuesday, December 2 from 8:30 until 11:15 a.m. at BB&T, 1114 Benvenue Road, Rocky MountTuesday, December 2 from 1:45 to 4:45 p.m. at BB&T, 2632 Sunset Avenue, Rocky MountWednesday, December 3 from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Nash Health Care Systems, 2460 Curtis Ellis DriveWednesday, December 3 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Nash County Senior Center, 102 N Alston Street Published Wednesday, November 19, 2014 11:54 pm
3533.	IRENE JACKSON WILLIAMS RALEIGH - Irene Jackson Williams, 87, passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2009. She was born February 17, 1922 in Greeleyville, South Carolina. Irene was the daughter of the late, Willie and Clara Washington Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Williams, Sr., four sons, Curtis O., Donald R., Walter L. and Altonberg M. Williams, two brothers, Henry and Willie Jackson, Jr., one sister, Mary Tunstall. Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:15 pm
3534.	Central Shines At States CLEMMONS -- Nash Central High School’s boys cross country squad capped off another strong season with a second-place finish last Saturday at the Class 3-A State Meet at Tanglewood Park. The Bulldogs, coached by veteran mentor Brian Winham, picked up 83 points for a runner-up effort behind winner Mooresville (69 points). From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2008 1:20 am
3535.	Ella Yvonne Bobbitt Cornwell Published Monday, December 12, 2016 1:33 pm
3536.	Peachtree Baptist Church to host first annual Classic Car Show March 28th Peachtree Baptist Church in Spring Hope will host its first annual Classics Car Show on Saturday, March 28th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the field directly behind the church (3523 N. NC 581, Spring Hope).Registration is open for classic cars (1990 and earlier) right up to show day at the registration table. Registrations may also be mailed to PO Box 579, Spring Hope, NC 27882 with a check in the amount of $20 payable to Peachtree Baptist Church. Published Wednesday, February 25, 2026 8:10 pm
3537.	Lynn Maureen Holland Hicks Published Tuesday, December 5, 2017 2:52 pm
3538.	Citizen says it's time to stop kicking the can down the road Dear Editor: After all the articles I have read on the pros and cons of splitting the Nash-Rocky Mount School System my concern is the rhetoric that is being used. Why is it that NC Senator Angela Bryant always throws out the race card when things aren't going her way? State Senator Bryant's efforts would be better served to become more sensitive and responsive to the needs of the people who elected her to office rather than the citizens of another county. LETTER TO THE EDITOR / Published Wednesday, April 20, 2016 10:39 pm
3539.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A warrant service was reported on 7/5/23 at 1266 Maudis Road, Bailey Two counts of possession of cocaine and possession of heroin were reported on 7/6/23 at 1320 Independence Drive, Rocky MountA breaking and entering an auto and larceny from an auto were reported on 7/5/23 at 2301 Otterburn Place, Raleigh Published Wednesday, July 12, 2023 11:01 pm
3540.	PAULINE EVELYN TURNER JOYNER Pauline Evelyn Turner Joyner, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Jake Turner and Pauline Evelyn Jones Turner. Pauline was also preceded in death by her spouse, Hubert Harrison Joyner; sister, Betty Crooker; brothers, Billy, Leroy, Earl and Freddie N. Turner; and son-in-law, Kenneth R. Pollard. Published Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:22 pm
3541.	RED OAK NEWS Dorothy, Audrey, and I attended the Patterson Family Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Henderson. The annual reunion was held at South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church. It was well attended with some new faces this year. It was also good to have some young children and teens attending and wanting to learn about their family. There was also time to visit with family and someone had brought some old pictures as well. Everyone enjoyed the covered dish lunch which included many delicious foods such as potato salad, corn pudding, butter beans, ham, fried chicken, deviled eggs, and pear salad. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, September 10, 2025 10:26 pm
3542.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS MARCH 25-29 Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from March 25 through 29. Published Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:45 pm
3543.	A Bear of a night for the Carolina Mudcats JACKSONVILLE, FLA. -- Ryan Bear homered and drove in four runs, with Brett Hayes adding a two-run shot as Carolina snapped a personal six-game losing streak against Jacksonville, downing the Suns 9-4 on Sunday afternoon at the Baseball Grounds in a Class AA Southern League diamond matchup. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:45 pm
3544.	NASH SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORTS A larceny of a motorcycle was reported on 4/15/13 at 10607 Smith RoadA damage to property was reported on 4/16/13 at 4211 Stoney Hill Church RoadA larceny of a lawnmower was reported on 4/16/13 at 13763 Old Smithfield RoadFound property was reported on 4/16/13 at 7368 S. Halifax Road Published Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:56 pm
3545.	Banquet honors families of fallen soldiers The strength of our nation is our military. The strength of our military is our soldiers. The strength of our soldiers is our families. The military recognizes that no one has given more for our nation than the families of the fallen.On November 11, several hundred people from across the state gathered at Nash Community College's Brown Auditorium to honor five specific families with Honor and Remember Flags by the North Carolina Chapter's President Kathy Russell Moore. Published Wednesday, December 13, 2017 10:33 pm
3546.	County says no more early pay tax discounts Nash County residents will no longer receive a discount when paying their property taxes early, as commissioners voted Monday night to eliminate the property tax discount program. In the past, those who paid property taxes prior to September 1 received a one percent discount on their payment. Nash County Manager Bob Murphy told commissioners that the program has worked well in the past. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 5, 2012 10:54 pm
3547.	Agriculture Forum is Feb. 29 An agriculture forum will be held at Nash Community College in the Brown Auditorium on Feb. 29th, hosted by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce. The event will run from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.Dr. Rich Bonnano, Associate Dean, CALS and Director of NC State Extension will serve as the keynote speaker. The event will be moderated by Emily Wagner with On Carolina Soil. Published Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:42 pm
3548.	Citizen urges public to vote no to community college bond referendum in May primary Dear Nash County Voter, Whatever the reason (constituent requests, complaints, a temporary return to fairness), the Nash County Commissioners are allowing residents to have a say in the next proposed bonded indebtedness for the county. It seems that the Community College desires another building. Though the final cost hasn’t been disclosed, it should end up around $9 million dollars. Letters to the Editor: / Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:15 am
3549.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS It was a beautiful hot Sunday morning at Peachtree. It was a pleasure to hear our Trinity Chimes ring calling the Peachtree faithful to church for worship service. The Sanctuary flower arrangement was presented to glorify God by Fran and Bobby Bunn in loving honor of their granddaughter, Linnea Mink on the occasion of her 17th birthday. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, September 12, 2018 10:48 pm
3550.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS Fugitive from justice reported at 11465 Hedgepeth Rd., Castalia on 9/13/22DWI reported at 12138 Ward Rd., Whitakers on 9/11/22Assault on female reported at 1220 Cathy Way, Rocky Mount on 9/14/22 Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022 10:43 pm
3551.	Christmas decorating makes me a Grinch While there are many, many reasons most of my family considers me weird, there is one that is common ground for all of them — Christmas.I’m considered the Grinch, mostly due to my perceived lack of enthusiasm regarding the most joyous of holidays. My attitude towards decorating, shopping and gatherings is shameful, bordering on disgrace. If you consult my sisters or my Mama. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:19 pm
3552.	Local youth compete in cow shows Cedar Isle Dairy of Nashville has traveled to four cow shows this summer. During the weekend of June 8, they competed in the National Parade of Stars and the Open and Junior Show for the NC Black & White Show. Published Wednesday, July 18, 2007 12:14 am
3553.	Nash Commissioners recognize long-time county employees Longtime Nash County employees were recognized earlier this month at the Board of Commissioner's meeting. Employees with 20 or more years of service received a service award pin, which was presented by Board Chair Fred Belfield and County Manager Zee Lamb. Each year, the county acknowledges Nash County employees who have completed five or more years of service. Service Award pins are awarded by department heads on each anniversary in five-year increments. However, the board gives special recognition in January to employees with 20 or more years of service. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 17, 2016 10:44 pm
3554.	JULIE BLOOMER BOONE BAKER SANDY CROSS – Julie Bloomer Boone Baker, 84, passed away June 23, 2008, after an extended illness. She was born in Nash County on December 23, 1923 to the late Frank High and Mahala Taylor Boone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer T. Baker in 1993. Bloomer was a life-long member of Sandy Cross United Methodist Church. Published Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:38 pm
3555.	Northern Nash hands out fall sports awards RED OAK - Northern Nash recently honored its fall sports athletes with a ceremony to give out awards to its deserving participants. Here are those award winners in nine different sports, including junior varsity, at Northern Nash: By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, December 11, 2007 11:12 pm
3556.	Night in the ER image of healthcare issue It was 3 a.m. on a Friday, I had been in the bed for about an hour and a half, when I heard a cry for help. In the fog that occurs from being sound asleep to being completely awake, when your brain is trying to throw itself into gear, I wasn’t sure if it was a dream or reality. And then I heard it again. Mike, the voice said, come help me. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, September 11, 2012 11:35 pm
3557.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS Warrant service reported at 10792 W. Old Spring Hope Rd, Spring Hope on 02/19/22Larceny-outside of building (not for sale) reported at 10839 Christian Rd, Wilson on 02/14/22Assault with deadly weapon with inflicting serious injury reported at 11486 Anderson Rd, Spring Hope on 02/18/22 Published Wednesday, February 23, 2022 10:42 pm
3558.	Nashville Elementary School honor rolls THIRD GRADE - A/B HONOR ROLLSkylar Barron, Jesslynn Bass, Ellah Brantley, Mi'Lani Bulluck, Emmelene Burns, Chase Cotten, Samuel Crews, Alexander Cunnington, Arianna Dancy, Sarah Dorsey, Kayden Foster, London Frazier, Brinley Hester, Bingi Hicks, Jabari Hicks, Joy Johnson, Aubrey Jones, Miller Joyner, Alicia Olivera, Jamir Powell, Ramiah Roach, Kagen Sload, Alexander Staton, Tra'Miyah Staton, Jasper Valentine, Tessamarie Vidal, Aiden Walston, Kaiden Whitaker and Jayce Williams Published Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:51 pm
3559.	Gardner tours ABC Jim Gardner, the newly appointed Chairman of the Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) Commission, hopes to tour many ABC Offices throughout the state but his first stop was last week in the county he considers home. Gardner, of Rocky Mount, visited Nash County’s ABC Office and Warehouse in Nashville last Wednesday morning as part of a tour to learn more about the operations of the ABC industry. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 19, 2013 10:46 pm
3560.	Decluttering can be therapeutic and a lesson I do this about once a year. I strike a notion to clean up, declutter, spring clean, straighten up, get organized.One year, I watched TV where professional organizers came in and transformed people's houses into places so neat, I would have been afraid to walk through.They made it look easy. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10:26 pm
3561.	The list of "Where were you when..." keeps growing "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!" (2 Timothy 3:1-5) MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:50 pm
3562.	Nashville Chamber seeks annual award nominations Nashville's Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Distinguished Citizen of the Year event.This year's event is set for Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at Nash Arts.The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented to a citizen or business person from the Nashville area that strives to make the community a better place. Published Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:36 pm
3563.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A possession of marijuana was reported on 3/24/19 on I-95A larceny of a firearm was reported on 3/24/19 at 9883 Glover RoadA speeding and driving while intoxicated was reported on 3/24/19 on I-95 southbound Published Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:45 pm
3564.	RED OAK NEWS The youth and chaperones from Red Oak Baptist Church had a great time at Mfuge at Carson-Newman University in Tennessee June 16 -20. Several campers shared stories with the congregation on Sunday, June 22 during the morning worship.Red Oak Baptist Church had a great week at "True North" Vacation Bible School! During the week of June 22 - 26 preschoolers and children through 5th grade from the community joined together for a fun week learning to Trust Jesus! SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, July 2, 2025 10:33 pm
3565.	Town picks contractor for sidewalk project Nashville's Town Council adopted a $488,435.00 capital project last week for the installation and repair of sidewalks on the west side of Alston Street from Circle Drive to Circle Drive and the north side of Washington Street from First Street all the way to Walmart on Eastern Avenue, and awarded the project to BCS Contractors of Nashville.The project has been on the table for years and has been delayed due to changes in regulations by the Department of Transportation. JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:45 pm
3566.	DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The DAR Micajah Pettaway Chapter met November 16, 2010, 10:00 A. M. for a coffee hour in Doubletree Inn Motel. After Regent Toni Wade welcomed everyone, she introduced her guest, Lisa Wade Stout. Often Regent Toni Wade has attended Southern Nash High School ROTC Awards Programs to give out awards. She introduced CMSgt Scott Wedding, a ROTC instructor at Southern Nash. DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:41 pm
3567.	LAVERN PLYS FREEMAN (May 9, 1919 - September 27, 2006) Nashville - LaVern Plys Freeman, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006. He was born on May 9, 1919 in Nash County, son of the late John Freeman and Maggie Drake Freeman. Preceded in death was his wife, Willie Bass Freeman. Published Tuesday, October 3, 2006 11:08 pm
3568.	RM players in game MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Rocky Mount had four representatives participating in the Carolinas Classic NC-SC All-Star Basketball Games at Socastee High School last Saturday evening in the Palmetto State. The contests are sponsored each year by the N.C. Coaches Association, the same organization that conducts the East-West All-Star Games (football, basketball, soccer) each summer in Greensboro. CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 20, 2012 11:03 pm
3569.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS NOV. 7 - NOV. 11 Danny A. Williams Jr. and Jennifer L. Williams to Cody Austin Williams and Jamie Leigh Robertson; a portion of lot 34, all of lot 33 and a portion of lot 31, Block H in Birchwood Homes Subdivision Junious Hendicks, Carol Hendicks and Carol D. Hendicks to Junious Hendicks, Carol Hendicks and Carol D. Hendicks; 713 South Pine Street, Rocky Mount Published Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:46 pm
3570.	Reader responds to letter Dear editor, The other week in The Graphic, a critique of voters actions was presented telling us why the writer felt his processing was the way it was -- for all of us i.e. all parties. How he did not feel the ruling party-- attempted voters requirements--were "too much." Federal ruling said the switched boundaries were typical; but this time, they went too far. Is his opinion better than the courts? Data showed the vast majority of names in question were John Doe II and John Doe III after the original John Doe was the first --legal voter. Published Wednesday, October 19, 2016 10:38 pm
3571.	Legislative seats do not belong to the political parties The level of corruption in our political system has become so rampant that it is accepted as normal by most observers. However, the request by the Chairman of the local Democrat Party takes the proverbial cake. That a candidate has run afoul of the law is nothing new. Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, October 30, 2012 11:11 pm
3572.	MARY AYSCUE “TEENY” MANNING NASHVILLE - Mary Ayscue “Teeny” Manning, 83 passed away on February 27, 2010 at Autumn Care of Nashville. She was born in Franklin County on July 6, 1926. She was the daughter of Jim and Bessie Wrenn Ayscue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Wesley Manning; her sisters, Louise Gopel, and Ore Lee Williams; her brothers, Percy Ayscue, Hurley Ayscue, Jack Ayscue, John Ayscue, and Perry Ayscue. Published Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:21 pm
3573.	RED OAK NEWS Youth Sunday was held on Nov. 2 at Red Oak Baptist Church. The youth taught the Sunday School classes participated in the worship service by filling the choir, performing with the Praise Team, sharing announcements, and acting in a skit. Suzy Pearce / Published Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:50 pm
3574.	Elderly scamming on the rise in Nash NASHVILLE - Nash Senior Citizens are being increasingly targeted by scammers with phone calls, according to the Nash County Sheriff's Office, with the latest ploy having scam callers pretending to be someone from the Sheriff's Office and telling the person that they have warrants out against them which can be handled over the phone with a payment."The number of calls has gone up," said Detective Macie Hasty, who said NCSO used to get one or two reports per day but now is numbering as many as five. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:48 am
3575.	RED OAK NEWS The Adult IA Sunday School Class of Red Oak Baptist Church had a great day Saturday, Oct. 20 as they sold BBQ sandwiches and hot dogs. They had a wonderful turn out and sold out early! All proceeds will go towards their class projects including providing food at Thanksgiving for families in need. SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:14 pm
3576.	Tyson receives American Degree at FFA convention INDIANAPOLIS – Stephan C. Tyson, the son of Danny and Jane Tyson, received the American Degree at the 80th National FFA Convention held on Oct. 27. The American Degree is the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization and recognizes the recipient’s demonstrated leadership abilities and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing and service programs. Tyson was one of 3,168 to be recognized this year. Published Tuesday, December 4, 2007 11:00 pm
3577.	Citizens share concerns about rezoning request Braswell Milling Company and its neighbors are working on a compromise after citizens spoke out against a rezoning request during a public hearing on September 30. Nashville's Town Council postponed making a decision on rezoning around 1.96 acres of land from R-10/B-1 to I-1 after the Planning Board recommended tabling the item to give Braswell representatives time to meet with citizens to discuss their concerns. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 14, 2015 11:41 pm
3578.	Wesleyan partners to host scholars to college camp NC Wesleyan College recently partnered with the Emily Krzyzewski Center to host their Scholars to College camp - a pre-college retreat designed for rising college freshmen to help them better prepare for a smooth transition to college.Students participated in workshops, experiential learning activities and team-building activities facilitated by both the Emily K Center and Wesleyan staff. Published Wednesday, October 24, 2018 10:30 pm
3579.	Reader feels public education is over funded A recent editorial from the Winston-Salem Journal, reprinted in an area paper headlined, “Quit the Bickering and Fund Public Education.” While giving this advice to the NC Legislature, is it possible that the writer at the Journal, and those that think like him, are missing the point completely? Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:12 pm
3580.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS This past Sunday was a time to remember our armed forces that paid the ultimate price for our freedom. The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation family and friends welcomed and recognized our Active and Retired Veterans to worship. We all said the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, and sang The Stars Spangled Banner. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, June 1, 2022 11:10 pm
3581.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Here are results from the August 26 event at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:26 pm
3582.	ECU Pirates open against Virginia Cavaliers GREENVILLE -- Second-ranked Virginia (2-1) held off a late rally by No. 11 East Carolina University (1-2) Sunday afternoon and took the rubber-match of the three game series 14-11 at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium. Heading into the bottom of the eighth, the Cavaliers held a commanding 13-4 lead before the Pirates came roaring back by putting a seven spot on the board in front of 4,774 fans cutting the lead to two, 13-11. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:22 pm
3583.	Luke's Word for the Week Happy All Saints Eve, Fellow Followers!Remembering is at the core of the Christian faith. We remember that God created all things in six days and rested on the seventh. We remember that God freed his people from the bondage of Egypt. LUKE WHITEHEAD / Published Wednesday, October 30, 2019 10:19 pm
3584.	MARY SHERROD WILKES Mary Sherrod Wilkes, 87, passed away, Monday, March 31, 2008. She was born July 15, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Tommy and Betty Boone Sherrod. Published Tuesday, April 8, 2008 11:42 pm
3585.	Northern court club wins three RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School started its boys tennis schedule last weekend with a trio of matches. The Knights opened last Wednesday with an 8-1 team decision over South Central at home. Last Thursday, Northern Nash, also at home, defeated Tarboro by a 5-4 score. The successful week closed last Friday with an 8-1 home conquest against Warren County. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:04 pm
3586.	College loan issue not as obvious as it seems It's been hard to miss all the news about college debt, college loans and calls by some in Congress to offer some form of debt relief.I was one of many who was extremely glad to hear that student loan payments had been put off until May 1.President Biden promised during his campaign to forgive $10,000 for each person who had outstanding student debt. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 5, 2022 10:49 pm
3587.	RM IN CLUTCH FRANKLINTON -- By anyone's estimation, the greatest strengths of Rocky Mount High School's undefeated girls basketball squad are interior size and depth and superior guard play -- along with the high-level talents of sophomore Caroline Thiel.For most of last Friday's Big East Conference showdown, homestanding Franklinton seemed to have the antidote for Rocky Mount's size and effective backcourt work. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 pm
3588.	CHESLEY PEARL FREEMAN ROCKY MOUNT – Chesley Pearl Freeman Sr., 88, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010. He was born on April 08, 1922 to the late Jimmy Lee and Mary Freeman. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sallie Robbins Freeman, son Chesley (Chet) P. Freeman, Jr., brothers, Clarence and Alton Freeman, and sister, Frances Brown. His brother Howard Freeman passed away June 20, 2010. Published Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:46 pm
3589.	Thanksgiving never gets old, just better with age Sure, you've heard and read plenty about being grateful and thankful already.Especially this year, with Thanksgiving coming "late."But the great thing about Thanksgiving -- my favorite holiday -- is that it never gets old.Right? Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:58 am
3590.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS JULY 23-27 Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from July 23 through 27. Published Wednesday, August 1, 2018 10:50 pm
3591.	Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I want the big t-rex and a Lego dinosaur t-rex. I want a shark and monster truck. I want cowboys Legos and Hot Wils. And I believe in you Santa and your elfs.Caden Peck, 2nd graderCoopers Elementary Published Wednesday, December 23, 2015 9:43 pm
3592.	American Legion Post 110 American Legion Post 110 of Nashville held its annual raffle Saturday. Normally the winning ticket would have been drawn during the Nashville Blooming Festival. Members invited Nashville Police Chief Anthony Puckett to draw winning raffle ticket at the Nashville community building. Proceeds from the raffle support a rising senior or a senior to NC Trooper School where he or she will learn police skills, including drug detection, firearms safety and precision driving, just to name a few. Published Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10:44 pm
3593.	Chamber seeks annual award nominations Nashville's Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Distinguished Citizen of the Year award.This year's event is set for Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at Nash Arts.The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented to a citizen or business person from the Nashville area who strives to make the community a better place. Published Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:25 pm
3594.	Nash one of 7 vying for bogus investment RALEIGH — Two California felony fugitives remain on the run after posing as high-rolling, multi-million-dollar investors to the Department of Commerce that had seven counties — including Nash— vying for an industrial location earlier this year. The courting — involving planned lavish hotel stays, state helicopter transports and catered meals on fine china — was intense statewide. The fake investors demands and promises lasted about three weeks, leading up to Jan. 29, for a proposed, bogus $100-million gem processing plant that the now-believed-to-be con artists said would land between 1,300 and 1,500 jobs in the chosen county. Kathy Harrelson, Special to The Graphic / Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:15 pm
3595.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS NOVEMBER 6-12 The following deed transfers were made November 6-12: Published Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:37 pm
3596.	COUNTY LINE RACEWAY RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are last weekend's results from action at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 29, 2016 10:38 pm
3597.	UDC Bethel Heroes visit burial ground of Confederate soldiers Nine local Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 members made a trip to Weldon, NC to visit the Confederate Soldiers’ Burying Ground Cemetery and to pay honor to the men buried there between 1861-1865 for their service.During the War Between the States, confederate soldiers were transported through out the South via the railroads that passed through Weldon, NC. HELEN SHARPE / Published Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:56 pm
3598.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS JULY 16-20 Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from July 16 through 20. Published Wednesday, July 25, 2018 10:56 pm
3599.	Northern stopped in league WILSON -- Northern Nash took powerhouse Wilson Fike to four games last Tuesday but was still defeated in a key Big East Conference volleyball matchup.Northern, which finished in third place in the league, fell 25-6, 25-8, 23-25 and 25-21 to the Golden Demons.Shelby Godwin delivered six service points for the Lady Knights, including a quartet of aces. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:16 pm
3600.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a beautiful summer morning Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were an arrangement of roses given by Melba and Jerry Hobgood in honor of the pastor and his wife, Eugene and Marta Whitehouse.Pastor Whitehouse directed the choir as it sang, "Oh, the love of my Redeemer". His sermon was titled "Your Redeemer is on the Way". It was based on scripture found in Genesis 40. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:44 pm