The Nashville Graphic

4001.	Nash County ABC bookkeeper retires with 26 years of service Rosanne Kinsey initially took a job as a bookkeeper with Nash County Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) to help put her kids through college. That was 26 years ago. Last Wednesday, Kinsey celebrated her last day with ABC with a retirement party thrown by coworkers. Kinsey moved to Nashville from Eerie, Pennsylvania in 1976 after her husband landed a job in Rocky Mount. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 6, 2011 11:31 pm
4002.	Hawkes leaves Nash County post for New York Nash County Public Facilities and Utilities Director Derek Hawkes will soon be heading to the Big Apple. Hawkes has accepted an engineering position with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. His last day in Nash County is Friday, June 2. Hawkes said his wife was offered an opportunity at a New York hospital that she couldn't turn down so the couple made the decision to move. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:30 pm
4003.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS Each week in my Beulah News I let my readers know that I would like for them to let me know about news from their areas and families if they would like to have it printed. As I began to think about printing the news this week, I was considering not writing it this week. I feel the readers would like to hear something besides who is sick or may have passed away. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, April 29, 2014 11:25 pm
4004.	Mosley, Gainey Claim Awards NASHVILLE -- A career that has spanned nearly four decades was recognized last Monday by Nash-Rocky Mount Schools.Nash Central High School Athletic Director Michael Mosley was presented with a plaque for becoming a Certified Master by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:51 pm
4005.	RED OAK NEWS Red Oak United Methodist Church had a joyous celebration on Sunday, August 2! The children who were part of the first Fruit of the Spirit Summer Reading Camp were present for worship and shared some of the songs they learned during their three weeks of camp. Congratulations to Colby and Amanda Griffin on the birth of their son, Hudson Vanhook, on August 4! Proud grandparents are Dwayne and Brenda Griffin.Your help is needed by ROUMC for them to reach their goal of filling 50 backpacks with school supplies. Suzy Pearce / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:45 pm
4006.	Reader pens open letter to leaders about taxes Dear Commissioner and Council Member,I have communicated with you concerning the antiquated and unfair method of obtaining revenue from a tax on property. The worse thing is no response at all. As we begin another year, confidence in government, at all levels, is at an all-time low. Please consider some of the following points and make an effort to respond. There must be someone in Nashville that can crunch the numbers. Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:16 pm
4007.	NCC and NCSU offer dual admission Nash Community College and North Carolina State University (NCSU) signed an agreement recently for a dual admission program promoting transfer from the community college into the university. The NC State Community Collaboration (NC State C3) program creates predictable pathways from NC community colleges to NCSU providing high achieving, low-to-moderate income students with affordable access to higher education. Published Wednesday, July 18, 2018 10:41 pm
4008.	Samuel "Sammy" Manin Bass Published Tuesday, December 19, 2017 1:10 pm
4009.	What we need is a vaccination My pastor, LuAnn Charlton, led the drive-in worship in the church parking lot. Her scripture was Psalm 51, but she focused on one sentence in the chapter: "Create in me a clean heart, oh God, and renew a right spirit within me."Think about it a moment. OP-ED GUEST COLUMN / TOM CAMPBELL / Published Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:24 pm
4010.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Jeffrey Todd Whitley to Jeffrey Todd Whitley and Cindy Sullivan Whitley; 11793 Lodge Road, MiddlesexMarsha L. Hopkins to Hugo Sanchez and Ma Natibidad Avila; 1.5 acresAnnie Rose Harris Scott to Sergio Saldana Arenas and Esperanza De La Cruz Tolentino; 10426 Seven Paths Road, Spring HopeNew Beginning Renovations, Inc. and New Beginning Renovation, Inc. to Granting Homes, LLC; 1421 Brookmeade Court, Rocky Mount; $80,000 Published Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:36 pm
4011.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Thank God Peachtree Baptist Church still continues to be blessed. Sunday our members welcomed a new couple as members of our church. They are Dr. Wendy and Ray Edwards. Wendy and Ray have been friends of Peachtree Baptist Church for many years. Praise the Lord for these new members. Special music: Jane May performed a piano solo. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:39 pm
4012.	Spring Hope Elementary School Honor Rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Spring Hope Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:32 pm
4013.	Former Castalia Mayor passes away Former Town Commissioner and Mayor of Castalia, Owen Hale Sr., aged 75, passed away Saturday, May 30. Hale served as Town commissioner between 1986 and 1989 and later served a second term from 1992 to 1995. He served as Castalia's mayor from 2002 to 2005. During his first term as commissioner, Castalia was in the process of developing the public water system.Born in Franklin County on October 22, 1939 to Ben T. and Doris Mosley Hale, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bennie Ray Hale. Jessica A. Smith, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:44 pm
4014.	Holiday hoops slated ROCKY MOUNT -- One of Nash County’s most awaited annual sporting events will begin this coming Monday at the Rocky Mount High School Gymnasium. That’s when play will begin at the 2010 Nash County Christmas Basketball Tournament, which will feature Big East Conference rivals Nash Central, Northern Nash, Southern Nash and host Rocky Mount. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, December 14, 2010 10:59 pm
4015.	Changing Course ROCKY MOUNT -- From week to week, one of the greatest challenges facing Big East Conference golfers is the adjustment to the different courses used in the league’s playing rotation.Each course has its own nuances and style, and Northgreen Golf Course has a reputation for being long -- a whopping 6,400 yards from the white tees. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:56 pm
4016.	Local UDC organization celebrates 110th birthday UDC members of Bethel Heroes, Chapter 636, celebrated their 110th birthday during their December meeting. Mrs. Margaret Sink, UDC member, was our guest speaker. She spoke on the history of the chapter. On October 25, 1902, a group of women in Rocky Mount met with Mrs. Helen De Bernie Willis, of Chapel Hill, for the purpose of organizing a chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. HELEN SHARPE / Published Tuesday, January 22, 2013 11:48 pm
4017.	Joyner to return for next year GREENVILLE -- Following the July 13th signing deadline for all 2012 Major League First Year Player Draftees, left-handed pitcher Tyler Joyner is returning the East Carolina University for his senior season in 2013. The Red Oak native and Northern Nash High School alum, who was selected in the 35th round (pick 1,063) by the Kansas City Royals, is the lone ECU selection returning to the Pirates following the MLB Draft in June. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:45 pm
4018.	Nash County golf season comes to end JACKSONVILLE -- Nash County’s prep links season came to a close Monday at the Class 3-A East Regional Golf Tournament at the Jacksonville Country Club in Onslow County.Southern Nash coach Scott Collie was hoping his club could qualify for the state meet for the second straight season, but it wasn’t meant to be. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 7, 2013 11:42 pm
4019.	NCC offers study abroad This summer Nash Community College (NCC) initiated its first study abroad program. NCC English faculty member Kris Hoffler took 10 of his English 241 (a British literature course) students to Great Britain for seven days. "The trip was an extension of the normal class work," said Hoffler. Published Tuesday, August 8, 2006 11:53 pm
4020.	Ford to speak at chamber event Nashville's Chamber of Commerce is searching for its next Distinguished Citizen. The deadline to submit a nomination is February 10. 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, January 24, 2018 10:32 pm
4021.	UNC-W announes Dean’s list and graduates The University of North Carolina at Wilmington recently announced its graduates for the Spring 2007 semester, including several Nash County residents. UNC-W also announced its Dean’s and Chancellor’s List. Published Tuesday, August 21, 2007 11:34 pm
4022.	Spring Hope denies driveway variance SPRING HOPE - A double variance application for a property on N. Pine Street got mixed results from the Spring Hope Board of Adjustment, who approved the lot width Aug. 6 but denied continued use of a shared driveway, requiring a new driveway to be constructed.Terry and Jenny Alford of 504 N. Pine Street, who also own the adjacent property at 502 N. Pine, applied for two variances for the 504 property, which shares a driveway with number 502 and is also short of required frontage length, being only 65 feet wide streetfront compared with 100 feet at number 502 and 149 at number 508 on its other side. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:13 pm
4023.	Bark for Life is Nov. 4th in Nashville The fourth annual Bark for Life is being moved back to Nashville's Stoney Creek Environmental Park. The event, which is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The inaugural Bark for Life was held in Nashville at Stoney Creek Environmental Park. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:10 pm
4024.	ROCKY MOUNT ACADEMY HONOR ROLL Rocky Mount Academy has announced its First Trimester Honor Roll Published Tuesday, December 21, 2010 11:16 pm
4025.	A Throw-In Win RED OAK -- A throw-in is often viewed as a pedestrian play, but it paid huge dividends twice for the Franklinton Red Rams during their road boys soccer meeting Monday at Big East Conference rival Northern Nash.The unbeaten Red Rams scored on two occasions off throw-ins early in the match and never looked back en route to defeating the Fighting Knights by a 6-1 margin at the NNHS Soccer Complex. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 22, 2021 10:43 pm
4026.	BACK ON THE LINKS WILSON -- The Big East Conference boys golf season was just beginning to rev last spring when COVID-19 struck -- and cancelled the remainder of the campaign.Much has changed in the Big East links circles this year, mainly the fact that several high-level players have now graduated and moved on.Most notable on that list was former state champion Jake Herring, who graduated early from Wilson Fike and is now on the golf roster at North Carolina State University. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:53 pm
4027.	SANDY CROSS NEWS Last week at Cooper's Elementary School, the students enjoyed the staff dressing up for "Staff Book Character Day." The Seven Dwarfs, Old McDonald, Charlotte's Web, a Unicorn, a Dalmatian and many other book characters were spotted all around the school. This past Wednesday night, Christian Fellowship Church held their "Trunk or Treat" for the community children. On Sunday, CFC held Pastor Appreciation Day to honor all of their pastors. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 10:23 pm
4028.	ECU swept at Southern Miss HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Dillon Day’s single in the bottom of the 12th lifted Southern Miss (28-22, 12-10) to a series sweep of No. 30 East Carolina University (32-19-1, 13-10-1), 5-4, Sunday afternoon at Pete Taylor Park in Conference USA diamond action. With the score knotted at 4-4, Blake Brown singled through the left side with one out and then took third on a failed pick off by ECU reliever Tanner Merritt, setting up Day’s walk-off hit. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 15, 2012 11:14 pm
4029.	Sidewalk project slated for Nashville in 2015 In just a few months, work will begin on a big sidewalk project in the Town of Nashville. The project will provide sidewalk from First Street Extension all the way to Wal-Mart on Eastern Avenue. Another part of the project will provide sidewalk on S. Alston Street from Circle Drive to Circle Drive. The project is part of Nashville’s long-range plans of making the town more pedestrian friendly. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:22 pm
4030.	Ephesus Community News Rev. Jimmie Sides’ message on Sunday was “Very Sorrowful”, taken from Matthew 26:14-38. What a great blessing, Jesus died for our sins that we could have eternal life with him if we repent of our sins. Communion was observed on Sunday morning. This was to be world communion. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:25 am
4031.	1949 Samaria bus crash highway marker requested NASHVILLE- Nash County leaders are asking a state senator's help to see that a tragic incident in the Murraytown area which resulted in the deaths of seven children never gets forgotten.The October 6, 1949 accident, involving a collision between an overloaded school bus and an ice truck, was the worst bus accident in state history. It happened on what is now Bryantown Road on the Turkey Creek Bridge down from Highway 97. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:12 pm
4032.	Nashville youth receives scholarship Charlotte Burns, daughter of Kevin and Kate Burns of Nashville, has been awarded this year's Ann MacPherson Weaver Memorial Scholarship at Rocky Mount Academy. Currently an 8th grader at Nash Central Middle School, she will attend RMA in the fall on a full-tuition scholarship, valued at nearly $56,000 over four years. Published Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:15 pm
4033.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A larceny of a motor vehicle was reported ond 10/8/17 at 7039 Liles RoadA breaking, entering and larceny was reported on 10/8/17 at 2318 Buckboard TrailA damage to personal property was reported on 10/9/17 at 3562-3684 W NC Highway 97 Published Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:10 pm
4034.	Joel Gorham Lindsey Joel Gorham Lindsey, 62, passed away August 28, 2006. He was born in Nash Co. He was the son of the late William Haywood and Maggie Taylor Lindsey. Joel attended Macedonia Baptist Church. He served his country proudly in Vietnam. He was a blessing to those who really knew him and a loss to those who didn't. Joel was a loving and supporting father, brother, grandfather, and devoted husband and soul mate. He was always forgiving and never judgmental and will truly be missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Kay Winstead. Published Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:06 pm
4035.	Spring Hope Elementary School honor rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Spring Hope Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:31 pm
4036.	Warren “Sneak” Lewis’ legacy will forever live I didn’t know Warren “Sneak” Lewis prior to June 9, 2011. But today, I feel like I can tell you a little about him. He was a father, a husband, a son, a friend. He was a police officer who loved what he did and woke up everyday to follow his calling in life. Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:34 pm
4037.	Ephesus Community News Holly Cook, daughter of Kenny and Lynn Cook served as a page at the Legislative Building in Raleigh recently. She had to walk a lot, but really enjoyed it, and a great experience it was. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:35 pm
4038.	Rocky Mount Academy Honor Rolls Rocky Mount Academy has announced its Second Trimester Honor Roll Published Tuesday, May 8, 2012 11:12 pm
4039.	Robert "Jason" Barnes Published Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:45 pm
4040.	Ephesus Community News Mrs. Margaret Pridgen is serving as deacon of the month at Ephesus Church. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, June 3, 2008 10:21 pm
4041.	SNHS FFA participates in Regional Rally Southern Nash High School’s FFA participated in the 2013 East Central Regional FFA Rally on Friday, April 19. The Agricultural Mechanics team, consisting of Hannah Barnes, Brandon Bass, Seth Joyner, and Cameron Rhodes, placed fifth and will advance to State competition. Published Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:07 pm
4042.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS The following Nash county deed transfers were made April 12-16, 2021. Published Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:18 pm
4043.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS We’d like to say thanks to all of you who attended the monthly fish fry on Friday night. Thanks to you it was a great turnout, I’ve been told, as I was not able to attend this time due to other obligations. Please keep in mind that the annual homecoming at Beulah Church of Christ will be the second Sunday in October. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, September 11, 2012 11:35 pm
4044.	MARY JOHNSON WHITLEY ELLIOTT NASHVILLE, NC -- Mary Johnson Whitley Elliott, 94, passed away at home April 28, 2021. She was born February 22, 1927 to the late Charlie Andrew and Hilda Hollingsworth Johnson. She was a 1945 graduate of Benvenue High School. She was a charter member of Sunset Avenue Baptist Church formally Johnson's Tabernacle. She loved the Lord and enjoyed having women's prayer and bible study groups at home. She retired from Abbott Laboratory. Published Thursday, April 29, 2021 3:56 pm
4045.	Spring Hope to seek new bids for town hall building Spring Hope's proposed Town Hall will go back out for bid, the board decided during a recessed meeting Monday night. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 24, 2007 12:25 am
4046.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS All the Sunday school classes at Beulah Church of Christ combined as one class on Sunday morning. We had a special speaker, Dr. Clay Perkins, from Mid Atlantic Christina University in Elizabeth City. This university was formerly known as Roanoke Bible College. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:26 pm
4047.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News Our Sunday school attendance has been down some recently. Today we had 90. Hope for more next Sunday. We had some visitors for worship hour and were glad to have them. Some were visiting their mother and some that were gone may have been visiting elsewhere. By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:49 pm
4048.	Luke's Word for the Week This is part 3 of a 3 part series I have written concerning our most unusual Easter this year. Remember, it's still very much Eastertide!Lamenters aren't stuck in an "oh bother" Eeyore life. Lamenters are real Christians in the real world on this side of glory, crying out to the One who entered this side of glory to show us what the Kingdom is really like and ever since then our hearts burn with desire for it and we lament anything not of it. LUKE WHITEHEAD / Published Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:50 pm
4049.	Strickland is recognized Mary Elliott Strickland, executive director of the Nash General Hospital Women’s Center, was recognized with the Barton College Alumni Achievement Award at the college’s recent homecoming awards brunch on campus. Strickland, a resident of Nashville, has worked at Nash Health Care for more than 15 years and has been a past recipient of the Great100, an awards program that seeks to recognize the top 100 nurses in North Carolina. Published Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:29 pm
4050.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Here are last Saturday’s results from action at the County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:26 pm
4051.	Shearin takes oath as Red Oak's Town Clerk At its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, the Town Board of Red Oak unanimously voted to promote Tracy Shearin from Deputy Town Clerk to Town Clerk. The move comes as the position of Town Clerk was left vacant due the retirement of Carolyn Briggs. Briggs had served as the Town Clerk for Red Oak for 25 year. Sunday afternoon, a reception honoring her years of dedicated service was held in the community log cabin.In other news, the board heard a brief update on Andrew Clements's Eagle Scout project. He plans to redo the "Welcome to Red Oak" signs on the edges of town. ESSICA A. SMITH, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, July 12, 2017 10:25 pm
4052.	Nash-UNC Health Care announces board changes At the December meeting of the Nash UNC Health Care Board, board members celebrated the service of four members who will be leaving the board. Vincent C. Andracchioa and Michael T. Bryant, who have both served as chairman during their term of service, will be leaving, in addition to Carl M. Daughtry and Betty Anne Whisnant, who had each served as officers. Combined, they have given more than 30 years of services to the board of Nash UNC Health Care. AMELIA HARPER, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:22 pm
4053.	HOPING FOR A CURE They came out fishing, hunting, cruising and clowning but in the end, all they really wanted was a cure. The 13th Annual Relay for Life was held Friday and Saturday at the Rocky Mount Athletic Stadium. This year's participants came ready for some action. They came as clowns, cowboys and beach goers. Some came as cancer survivors. Even Santa was at this year's Relay. But instead of toys and trinkets, all this year's Relayers wanted for Christmas was a cure for cancer. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, May 1, 2007 11:45 pm
4054.	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.The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Beverly and Cecil Wilson to honor the memory of Hulda Strickland Wilson and in loving memory of those who gave their lives for our country. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, May 29, 2019 10:46 pm
4055.	NASH CO. PARKS AND REC RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Listed are the scores for recent games from the Nash County Parks and Rec Department: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 17, 2011 11:01 pm
4056.	Daniel Peter "Pete" Elliott Published Friday, January 29, 2016 4:05 pm
4057.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from August 11 through August 22. Published Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:30 pm
4058.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS JULY 26 - JULY 30 New Vision Renovation and Repairs, LLC to Juan Manuel Valdivia Avila; tract 1, minor subdivision for Edward Duck; $80,000Donna R. Faulkner, Robert D. Korneygay, Jr., Deborah F. Craft, Charles Craft, Leigh F. Joyner, Mike Joyner, Martin A. Faulkner and Clarence B. Faulkner to Faulkner Land Company, LLC; 4622 Red Oak Road, Nashville, 4192 Loop Road, Nashville Published Wednesday, August 4, 2021 10:47 pm
4059.	Blood drive to honor former Nashville resident A blood drive will be held on August 11 to honor and remember a longtime Nashville resident who passed away in December. Arlington Baptist Church will host the blood drive for Betty Meadows, who was active with the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Meadows served as a volunteer with blood drives and as a member of the blood services committee. She was also a regular blood donor herself. Meadows loved assisting as a faithful volunteer and was honored with the Ruby Powell Blood Services Volunteer of the Year award in 2005. Published Tuesday, August 4, 2009 10:56 pm
4060.	Polls open Nov. 2 for municipal elections Nashville citizens will see three names on their ballot November 2nd with only two available seats. Newcomer Eddie Thomas along with incumbents, Larry D. Taylor and Kate Burns have all filed for the two seats.In Castalia, James Edward Alston is the only person who filed for the Mayor's seat. Sadie Harvey Atkinson, Brian Hinkle, and Melissa P. Hinkle all filed to keep their seats as commissioners. Published Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:43 pm
4061.	Nash hosts Horse Farm Tour Horse lovers had a chance to visit area horse farms on Friday during the second annual "Nash County Horse Farm Tour." This year, 44 participated in touring the three horse farms, two just outside of Red Oak and one in Rocky Mount.Kelsey Lichtenwalner, Nash County Extension Agent for Livestock, said she was pleased with the participation this year. "I think it was a successful second year," she said. "We almost doubled in participation." AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 2, 2019 10:39 pm
4062.	ELSIE MAE BENSON NASHVILLE - Elsie Mae Benson, 95, passed away July 20, 2008. She was born May 31, 1913 in Castalia, NC daughter of the late A.A. Drake and Claire Christine Collins. She grew up in Spring Hope, NC where she attended Spring Hope School and graduated with honors as valedictorian of her senior class. She graduated from East Carolina College and Atlantic Christian College. Published Thursday, July 24, 2008 10:02 am
4063.	SANDY CROSS NEWS Christian Fellowship Church enjoyed the second message in the series "Perspective", given by Pastor Daniel Parker this past Sunday; the church also received a new member. On January 3, there was a baby dedication service during the worship service.Kingdom International Church opened with prayer and offering. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:24 pm
4064.	Mudcats master Montgomery Biscuits ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats hit a grand slam in consecutive games for the first time in club history, leading the Mudcats past the Montgomery Biscuits 9-2 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium in a Class AA Southern League diamond contest. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:19 pm
4065.	Nashville hires firm to study water, sewer systems Nashville's Town Council approved the hiring of Mack Gay and Associates of Rocky Mount to conduct an asset inventory assessment of its water and sewer systems. Council members unanimously approved the professional services contract in the amount of $150,000 for the water system and $150,000 for the sewer system for a total cost of $300,000. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:35 pm
4066.	County leadership shifts; split vote on attorney NASHVILLE - Leadership of the Nash County Board of Commissioners has shifted following annual December nominations and voting by the board.Marvin Arrington (D), District 1 commissioner, was elected after having been nominated by Fred Belfield (D). Also nominated was a former board Chair, Robbie Davis (R) by Sue Leggett (R). Since Arrington's was the first nomination, Mike Gaynor, county attorney and temporary chair during the change-over, called for a vote on Arrington first. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 10, 2025 9:59 pm
4067.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE An uttering counterfeit was reported on 9/15/19 at 7834 Red Oak BoulevardA simple assault was reported on 9/16/19 at 1638 S First StreetA misdemeanor larceny was reported on 9/16/19 at 1638 S First Street Published Wednesday, September 25, 2019 11:53 pm
4068.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS New single family dwelling; 6881 Squirrel Den Rd., Bailey; Jason Tant; $160,000New single family dwelling; 1063 Marian Lane, Spring Hope; Correy Hammond; $589,000Deck; 8089 Jones St., Battleboro; Michael Davis; $745.70Modular; 3036 Town Hall Rd., Rocky Mount; Clayton Homes of Nashville; $308,256 Published Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:37 pm
4069.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS I hope everyone was safe and warm during the bad weather last week. Most churches cancelled services on Wednesday night due to the weather. Beulah Church of Christ was one of those. We also changed our senior luncheon and it was held on Friday at lunch. We had a good meeting even though some of our members could not attend due to sickness or other appointments. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:55 pm
4070.	It’s Pumpkin Festival time! This year’s Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival almost didn’t happen but thanks to community support, and volunteers stepping up to the plate, the 42nd annual event will take place this weekend. The festival will kick off on Friday, October 4 with the Pumpkin Recipe Contest, Pumpkin Weigh-in competition and Pumpkin Creations Contest. The carnival will get started on Friday afternoon and the evening will end with the band Spare Change performing. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:08 pm
4071.	Swift Creek Elementary School Honor Rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Swift Creek Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, April 28, 2021 10:32 pm
4072.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News Brother Bob welcomed everyone to Sunday school and reported there were 92 present including one visitor. Welcome everyone. Alex Marlowe read the scripture verse for today. Thank you. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:21 pm
4073.	Rocky Mount Academy announces honor students Rocky Mount Academy has announced its second trimester honor roll. Published Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:41 pm
4074.	Clark tabbed for HOF FAYETTEVILLE -- The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its 2013 Hall of Fame Class, and one of the selections was North Carolina Wesleyan College legend Greg Clark. This year’s class includes two former student-athletes, one coach and two administrators. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 19, 2013 10:46 pm
4075.	SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLLS Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its first Six Weeks Honor Roll Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:58 pm
4076.	DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The DAR Micajah Pettaway Chapter met March 21, 2013, 10:30 a. m. in Braswell Memorial Library’s Wiley Room. Regent Dottie Barrett welcomed everyone and led the DAR Ritual with Acting Chaplain Martha Sink’s assistance. DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:58 pm
4077.	NHCS volunteers gear up for 2011 Lights of Love For the past eight years, the volunteers at Nash Health Care have held an annual “Lights of Love” honor and remembrance ceremony, donating the proceeds from the event toward hospital projects that help the entire community. This year, the Lights of Love proceeds will go toward the new Pediatric Emergency Care Center. Published Tuesday, September 13, 2011 10:34 pm
4078.	Coopers Ruritan breaks ground for new club house near fire department A groundbreaking was held Saturday on a plot of land that will pave the way for the future of the Coopers Ruritan Club.The journey to what will be the Coopers Ruritan Club's new clubhouse began in 2009, when several acres of land were purchased on Volunteer Road, next to the Coopers Volunteer Fire Department.The Coopers Ruritan Club has a long history in the community. The club was chartered in March 1952 with 34 members. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:25 pm
4079.	Okay, we’re hated so what’s next Suppose UNC Coach Roy Williams called a press conference one day and said he had some important things to say. Then suppose that once he was there, he looked into the cameras and told Coach K over at Duke, ‘Mike, I’m sorry for the times I’ve beaten you, and for the two National Championships I’ve won. I will only treat you with kindness from now on so we can co-exist happily and our fans won’t argue at work. UNC will no longer ‘profile’ the top recruits in the country and try to sign them, because that would be unfair to the 5-foot-5 shooting guards at 1-A schools.’ Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:11 pm
4080.	COUNTY HOOPS UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Here are the latest Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Basketball League scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 5, 2020 10:36 pm
4081.	West Mount Ruritans to sponsor annual Duke K.I.D.S golf tourney West Mount Ruritans are the primary sponsors of the Fifth Annual Duke K.I.D.S. (Kids in Desperate Situations) Captain's Choice Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, October 2nd at Belmont Lake Golf Club. With a tee off at 1 p.m. (lunch provided), golfers are encouraged to come early and take advantage of the driving range which is included with the registration fee.In 2010 Wayne Outlaw, a West Mount member and 2008 National Ruritan President, initiated the first tournament to raise dollars for Duke Children's Hospital in honor of his grandson. Published Wednesday, September 16, 2015 10:32 pm
4082.	Dunn, Winstead unite in marriage Beth Nicole Dunn and Dale Spencer Winstead were married Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church, Spring Hope. The officiating minister for the 4 p.m. ceremony was Rev. Scott Dodson, assisted by Rev. Jimmy Reavis. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Earl Dunn of Spring Hope. Published Wednesday, November 3, 2010 12:46 am
4083.	Rezoning request paves way for new development Nashville’s Board approved two rezoning requests during its regular meeting last Wednesday night. The meeting, originally held the first Tuesday of the month, was moved to Wednesday because of the elections. The first request approved was a rezoning of a 118-acre parcel from A-1 to R-10 (medium density residential district), R-4 and MF (multifamily residential district). The property is located behind Glover Park, adjacent to Nash Central Middle School. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:53 pm
4084.	East Carolina takes series over Houston HOUSTON, TEX. -- Trent Whitehead hit a pair of two-run homers, while Corey Thompson and John Wooten highlighted a six-run fifth by each hitting a pair of two run home runs as East Carolina University (27-13, 8-7) cruised to a 12-2 rubber match win in seven innings over Houston (20-21, 7-5) last Saturday afternoon at Cougar Field in Conference USA baseball action. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:39 am
4085.	NASH ARTS CALENDAR FRIDAY, SEPT. 6Beethoven & Blue Jeans by Christopher Anderson Reed at 7 p.m.$12 General AdmissionClassical Published Tuesday, September 3, 2013 10:52 pm*
4086.	Please shop locally this holiday season! By the time you have settled down for Thanksgiving and get around to reading this part of the paper –– and if you are a Black Friday shopper –– you’ve probably mapped out your plan of action for Friday to navigate to all the big box stores early Friday morning to catch all of the early bird deals. Or you might be heading out Thursday night since many of the big chains are opening Thanksgiving day. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:48 pm
4087.	Post 58 Advances In Playoffs EDENTON -- Rocky Mount Post 58 rode the momentum that came in the ninth inning last Friday night in its big comeback win to an outright rout last Saturday afternoon. T.J. Taylor delivered a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth to give Post 58 a 6-5 come-from-behind win at home over Edenton Post 40 in game 1 of their Area I East semfinal series. CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:55 pm
4088.	Ephesus Community News Rev. Tony Futrell's message on Sunday morning was "From Foolishness to Power," taken from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, May 2, 2006 11:57 pm
4089.	Coopers to build new Ruritan building near fire dept. The Coopers Ruritan Club is building a new meeting spot that will better serve the community.Construction is slated to start on the new facility, which is located on Volunteer Road next to the Coopers Fire Department, at the end of September.A groundbreaking will be held on Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 26, 2020 10:37 pm
4090.	FOOTBALL FEVER NASH COUNTY -- Hard to believe, but Northern Nash and Nash Central have enjoyed a rivalry that now spans almost two decades -- going back to Central's grand opening in 2002.But while the grudge match has always been in place, few items and footnotes have been utilized to official preserve the rivalry the schools share. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 5, 2018 10:47 pm
4091.	Spring Hope High School Class of 1962 holds 60th reunion Spring Hope High School's Class of 1962 held its 60th reunion on May 21 at the Momeyer Ruritan Club building. A total of 47 people attended the event, 29 of those were class members. The class originally consisted of 52 members who graduated. Eight members of the class have passed away.Nan Bass served as chairperson of the reunion committee. Contributed / Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 10:39 pm
4092.	NC state fair dairy competition Cedar Isle Dairy traveled to the NC State Fair to compete in the Holstein and Brown Swiss Open shows during the second weekend of the fair. Cole Strickland showed in the Holstein show with the following placings:Holstein Competition - Spring Calf Class: "Cheeta": 3rd Place; Winter Calf Class: "Sollomon": 7th Place; Spring Yearling Class: "Show Girl": 3rd Place; Winter Yearling Class: "Egypt": 1st Place; Fall Yearling Class: "Gorgeous": 2nd Place; Casey S. Denton Competed in the Brown Swiss show in the Spring Yearling Class with one "Repete" and won 5th Place. Pictured left to right are: Brandon Denton, Casey S. Denton, Mary Strickland, Mike Strickland and Cole Strickland at the halter. Published Wednesday, January 2, 2019 10:49 pm
4093.	Rocky Mount Academy Honor Rolls Rocky Mount Academy has announced its Third Trimester Honor Roll Grade 6, Headmaster’s List: Shelley Anderson, Holly Brantley, Guy Deyton, Thomas Griffin, Marcus Lerro, Jacob Watkins; High Honors: Frances Anderson, Bailey Beddingfield, Cameron Cross, Bhavisha Gulabrai, Casey Jones, Caleb Lambert, Elijah McCadden, Elias Moore, Anna Penwell, Joseph Petruzziello, Alexis Reams; Published Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:44 pm
4094.	MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS Brother Robert Tyner was acting Sunday school superintendent in the absence of Bob Watkins. We had 85 present with three visitors. Robert welcomed everyone. Alex Marlowe read the Bible verse for today. Robert prayed the closing prayer. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:50 pm
4095.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS It was good to have Pastor Gene back in the pulpit on Sunday morning. [He and Marta had been away on vacation in the mountains.] His sermon topic was “Don’t Miss the Party.” It was based on another of Jesus’ parables found in Matthew 18: 12-14. It was about the lost sheep and also the lost coin. We always rejoice when we find something that has been lost. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, August 14, 2012 10:39 pm
4096.	Ephesus Community News Anne and Phillip Murray and Johnny and Sherrie Murray spent several days touring and enjoying the Amish country recently. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:28 pm
4097.	NCC nursing student receives DAISY in Training Award Nash Community College Nursing Student Jarren Webb received the DAISY in Training Award for commitment to extraordinary compassionate patient care and outstanding clinical skill that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of many people.Webb also is the 2021 Excellence in Associate Degree Nursing award recipient. He is a local and national member of the Student Nurses' Association and has volunteered for community events including supporting local hospitals, long-term care facilities, and fire stations. Published Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:45 pm
4098.	Meals on Wheels honors Nash Health Care employees Nash Health Care was honored by Meals on Wheels for providing outstanding service to the program and to the community. The Dietary Services department of Nash Health Care delivers around 54,000 meals yearly through the program. Two full-time employees: Phillip Collins and Bobby McDonald cook the food and make deliveries Monday through Friday for area seniors, which means that these employees report for work between 4 and 4:30 a.m. Published Tuesday, May 8, 2012 11:12 pm
4099.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Emma J. Briley and Jean P. Briley to Keith Jennings; 2001 Reges Store Road, Nashville; $260,000Darick Wilkins to Letomas Wilkins and Brandy Wilkins; 2781 North NC 581, Spring Hope Eric Wilkins and Annette Wilkins to Letomas Wilkins and Brandy Wilkins; 2781 North NC 581, Spring HopeNorine Johnson and Preston Johnson to Letomas Wilkins and Brandy Wilkins; 2781 North NC 581, Spring Hope Published Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:53 pm
4100.	RMFD earns international reaccreditation status The Rocky Mount Fire Department (RMFD) recently received Internationally Accredited Agency (IAA) status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). Departments must meet the criteria established through the CFAI's voluntary self-assessment and accreditation model of continuous improvement. Worldwide, approximately 250 agencies have earned the coveted status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. (CPSE) Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018 10:35 pm