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| 4001. |  Happy In Happy Valley
STATE COLLEGE, PA. -- Happy Valley has indeed become Ty Howle's Happy Place -- and don't look for that to change any time soon.Little did Howle know when he signed to play football at Penn State University in 2009 that the moment would provide the beginning of a long-term career-path commitment.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 12, 2023 11:01 pm
| | 4002. | Country Doctor Museum "History Alive!" is Saturday
A daylong celebration at the oldest museum in the nation dedicated to the history of rural health care will be held Saturday, October 17.From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. the Country Doctor Museum will host its fifth annual "History Alive!" - a family-friendly event that offers visitors a glimpse into the past. Free activities will include museum tours and horse-drawn carriage rides from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.Civil War re-enactors from the 1st North Carolina Field Hospital, dressed in period costumes, will re-enact the treatment of soldiers on a Civil War battlefield and discuss medical treatments and instruments of that era.
Published Wednesday, October 14, 2015 11:41 pm
| | 4003. |  RED OAK NEWS
Women in Action met at Red Oak Baptist Church on Thursday, June 16. The youth and chaperones from Red Oak Baptist Church had a great time spending time together, doing missions projects, and worshiping at Mfuge in South Carolina last week.The Baptist Men enjoyed their monthly breakfast meeting and fellowship on Sunday, June 19.
SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016 11:21 pm
| | 4004. |  Saulsby's book signing slated for March 25th
An award-winning television journalist will soon be in Nashville with copies of her latest book. Pam Saulsby, of Raleigh, will be at The Nashville Exchange on Friday, March 25 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. signing copies of her book, "Ashley's High Five For Daddy." The book is about the resiliency of military children and families. Saulsby said the book was written to start the conversation about how children of war veterans experience their parent's invisible wounds.
Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:58 pm
| | 4005. | Rocky Mount Agricultural Fair Heifer Show
Cool temperatures and rain didn't stop local youth from competing in the annual Junior Heifer Show held Friday, October 6 at the Rocky Mount Fairgrounds.
Published Tuesday, October 10, 2006 11:15 pm
| | 4006. |  Annual Soapbox predictions for new year
It is that time when we all get excited about a fresh start, a chance to undo mistakes and improve our lives — both the NFL playoffs and ACC conference play get underway soon.
Plus, we will ring in a New Year — 2008.
That can only mean one thing — that it is time for the annual Soapbox Predictions. As you know, the Soapbox staff spends countless minutes looking into a theoretical cubic zirconia ball to foresee what will happen next year. As far as you know or care to remember, every single thing we predicted last year came true in 2007.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, January 1, 2008 10:45 pm
| | 4007. | Nash County needs a new jail
Nash county consists of townships, farm lands, home developments, exclusive estates, single and double-wide modular homes, plank board housing, giant and small industries. Nash County crime jurisdiction encompasses I-95 to 301 to 64 East and West and the railroad tracks that separate Nash and Edgecombe Counties.
LETTER: / Published Wednesday, January 1, 2020 10:02 pm
| | 4008. |  Going to see a legend – Earl Scruggs
I still wasn’t sure it was real until I heard the familiar G-chord kick off that rolled into the oh-so-familiar opening line of “Salty Dog Blues.”
It was at that point the nearly seven-hour-round trip, the assault on my health known as dinner and the money extorted from me by TicketMaster became no more taxing than a walk through the house.
After all, how expensive IS a $40 ticket — with nearly $15 in add on “service” charges — when it purchases a memory that will last the rest of your life? A bargain, I’d say.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:07 pm
| | 4009. |  Nash County Commissioners recognize Nash Ruritans
Nash County Commissioners approved a proclamation last week that recognizes Ruritan Founders Day on May 21. The proclamation was requested by Nash County Commissioner Wayne Outlaw, who has been involved in Ruritans himself for around 20 years. "I can tell you without question this is a group of givers," Outlaw said. "They give of their time. They give of their energy. They give of their resources all for one purpose; to make our communities a better place to live, work, and play."
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 13, 2015 11:32 pm
| | 4010. |  Red Oak hosts first annual Derby Party
The grounds of the former Red Oak Teacherage came back to life on Saturday afternoon, as the first annual Derby Party was held. The event was hosted by the Red Oak Area Historical Preservation Association (ROAHA), which is working hard to preserve the old teacherage. Plans are to renovate the home to be utilized as a multi-purpose venue for the community.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 9, 2018 10:59 pm
| | 4011. |  LIVE NATIVITY THIS WEEKEND
NASHVILLE- The stable outside 104 W. Washington Street is built with the star on top, and now all that's left is for it to come to life this Saturday and Sunday with a Live Nativity, an annual custom for the Carnahan family for the last eight years.Acting as Mary, Joseph, an angel, wise men and shepherds will be members of the Trail Life Troop and the American Heritage Girls. Ken Carnahan, the property owner, leads the high school troop, while Will Funderburg, Momeyer Mayor, leads the middle schoolers.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 10, 2025 9:59 pm
| | 4012. | Ruritan National Vice President supports park idea in Coopers community
Ruritan members have served America’s communities since 1928, and like other communities throughout the country, Nash County has benefited from their efforts. These hard-working citizens work hard to earn dollars through various projects (e.g. barbecued chicken suppers, Brunswick stew sales, pancake/sausage suppers, etc.) and then they return these dollars back to their community as well as the community at large.
Letter to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, October 2, 2007 10:50 pm
| | 4013. |  STEPPING AWAY
ROCKY MOUNT -- As a history buff, it was only fitting that Renny Taylor made one of the most important decisions of his life during a recent trip to Boston to take in some Revolutionary War sites.After a sleepless night, Taylor scripted an e-mail to Nash Central High School Principal Victor Ward -- informing him that Taylor was stepping down after 13 successful seasons as the Bulldogs' boys basketball coach.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 21, 2021 10:35 pm
| | 4014. |  First Running festival deemed a huge success
NASHVILLE - With around 500 folks in attendance, organizers are calling the first Nashville NC Running Festival a winner."The overall event was a huge success," said Travis Hedgepeth who established the event to honor his late father, local businessman Frank Hedgepeth.The Saturday event had 228 finishers in 5K, 10K and Half Marathon road races, raising more than $5,000 for charity, mainly the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Nash County Hospice.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:44 pm
| | 4015. | County delays EMS project
Nash County Commissioners have delayed awarding a contract for a new Emergency Medical Services Building on the Nash Health Care campus.
Commissioners voted 4-3 on Tuesday during the board’s regular meeting to delay the project and instead asked County Manager Bob Murphy and EMS Director Brian Brantley to review other, less expensive options.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 7, 2010 10:44 pm
| | 4016. | Rose Hill Plantation hosts historical reunion
Descendants of Willie B. and Fannie E. Harrison will converge at Rose Hill for the family’s 40th Harrison-Boddie reunion. The reunion is significant, not only because it’s the 40th year the family has met, but because it’s the first time it’s being held at Rose Hill, where the Harrison-Boddie’s family’s roots began.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 2, 2013 10:45 pm
| | 4017. | Elks Lodge buys former Birchwood Club
The Rocky Mount Elks Lodge will soon be moving to Nashville. Nashville's Town Council on Tuesday night approved a request to establish a non-profit club and/or lodge at 901 Birchwood Drive. The Birchwood Country Club property was purchased last year by Turn-Key Contractors.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 5, 2020 10:36 pm
| | 4018. | History Gardening Seminar is Saturday at Stonewall Manor
The second annual Stonewall Manor Historic Gardening Seminar will take place Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon at 1331 Stone Wall Lane, Rocky Mount.The event will offer information about historic gardens, early gardening practices, native plants, along with several speakers, demonstrations, and expert gardeners sharing their knowledge.
Published Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:22 pm
| | 4019. |  Methodist Church may purchase historic home
A Nashville resident wants the town to consider establishing an ordinance that will better protect historic homes in town. Ana Joyner, a local realtor and long-time Nashville resident, spoke before Nashville's Town Council last week and expressed concern over a historic home she heard was being torn down. Joyner said she was told that the home, at 111 South Hilliard Street, was going to be torn down to make room for a parking lot.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:29 pm
| | 4020. | Debu-ette Club celebrates 49th graduating class
The Rocky Mount Debu-ette Club will hold its annual Presentation Ball on Saturday, May 30 at the Dunn Center. Sixty freshmen and forty-seven seniors are eligible to be presented in a ceremony prior to the Ball.
The Rocky Mount Debu-ette Club is a service organization for girls in ninth through twelfth grade. The purpose of the Club is to give its members an opportunity to render community service and to help them become leaders in civic and social affairs.
Published Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:13 pm
| | 4021. |  Nash UNC adds new members to board
Nash UNC Health Care has appointed three new members to its Board of Commissioners, to fill seats left open by the departures of Melvin Mitchell, who served for nine years, Dr. Ivan Peacock, who served for nine years, and Robbie Green, who served for three years. New board members Kenneth D. Arrington, Brian Brantley, and Terri Sharpe started their terms after being sworn in at the January 5 board meeting.
Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:28 pm
| | 4022. |  Luke's Word for the Week
Did the devil cause COVID-19? This was the question from my son, Benjamin, one early morning as we were enjoying some deep theological talk. (It's a byproduct of being the son of a preacher and having to deal with your Dad who loves to talk theology.)It's a good question, and one that we, followers of The Way, must wrestle with.So let's dive in.
LUKE WHITEHEAD / Published Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:25 pm
| | 4023. | Castalia board okays park improvement funds
Castalia Commissioner Brian Hinkle was unanimously voted in as the new Mayor Pro Temp at the February board meeting.The board also made several monetary decisions during the meeting, some of which will require amending the budget. The largest expenditure will be for various park improvements. NC Turf Pros has quoted $8,030 to bring the park back to its former appearance.
JESSICA SMITH, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, February 12, 2020 10:26 pm
| | 4024. | Summer reading starts!
H.D. Cooley Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program on Saturday with a science and storytelling program. Sciencetellers will host "Wild West: the Mystery of the Golden Piano" on Saturday, June 23 from 4 until 5 p.m. "They combine storytelling, science and audience participation to tell a fun and educational story," Emily Enderle, Cooley Library Director said.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:03 pm
| | 4025. |  Nashville Police Spotlight
The Nashville Graphic is introducing officers of the Nashville Police Department each month as part of an “Officer Spotlight” series. The articles are featured the last Wednesday of each month to help Nashville residents get to know the officers who protect and serve their communities.
Published Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:59 pm
| | 4026. | Spring Hope Board mulls condemning properties
The Town of Spring Hope is hoping to include money in its upcoming budget to start the process of condemning properties. Town Manager John Holpe presented the town’s 2013-2014 budget during the board’s regular meeting on Monday night. The overall budget proposed is $1,016,200.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 2, 2013 11:01 pm
| | 4027. |  Intersections: God and Life
The Love of God: A Love That Reorders EverythingFew themes in the Christian faith are as vast, as comforting, and as transformative as the love of God. It is the thread that runs through the entire story of Scripture--from creation to redemption to the promise of eternal life. Yet God's love is not merely a doctrine to affirm; it is a reality meant to be experienced, embodied, and shared.
CARLYLE HALL, JR. / Published Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:08 pm
| | 4028. |  OBAMA TAKES OFFICE
History was made on Tuesday as Barack Obama was sworn in not only as America’s 44th president but as America’s first African-American president.
President Obama began his morning with coffee with former president George Bush, along with a special church service. At noon, Obama was sworn in and delivered his much anticipated inauguration speech in front of an estimated two million Americans.
“I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you’ve bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices born by our ancestors,” Obama said.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, January 20, 2009 10:28 pm
| | 4029. | Bereit to speak at Celebrate Life Banquet
The Pregnancy Care Center Board of Directors has named David Bereit, Executive Director of American Life League, as the keynote speaker for the 2007 Celebrate Life Banquet. After spending eleven years in professional sales and marketing, David Bereit resigned his career in the pharmaceutical industry to devote his full-time energy to saving lives in the pro-life movement.
Published Wednesday, January 24, 2007 12:25 am
| | 4030. |  Building revamp to house Dunkin'
Nashville will soon be seeing new businesses opening up in the shopping center where Dollar Country was located. The building is undergoing extensive renovations to make room for a Dunkin Donuts as well as at least two other businesses. Richard Belk, who is developing the property, said around 50 feet of the former Dollar Country building was taken off as part of the renovations. Dunkin Donuts will offer a small seating area as well as a drive-thru. Belk said plans are for it to open at the end of February.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:35 pm
| | 4031. | School board approves budgets, computer lease
The Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board approved two of next year’s budgets and a computer lease agreement for the system at their meeting Monday night. The board also reviewed instructional strategies and accreditation standard.
The board approved the local current expense budget for 2010-11 of $25,973,299, down $304,560 from the 2009-10.
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:49 pm
| | 4032. |  Nash Ruritans hold 54th annual meeting at NCC
The 54th annual meeting of the Nash County Ruritans was held on Tuesday, March 26 at Nash Community College. The meeting featured election of officers for 2014, a presentation of Rudy Bears, recognition of Ruritan Officers in attendance as well as regular business.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 2, 2013 11:01 pm
| | 4033. |  RED OAK NEWS
Congratulations to Mollie Deans who celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday, February 13! Family and friends visited her at the home in Red Oak. Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met at the church on Thursday, February 12. Maureen Williams presented the program. Members donated items for the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville.
Suzy Pearce / Published Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:09 pm
| | 4034. | Local citizen defends Nashville dog owner
It's time to stop harassment over pet dogs!
Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:21 pm
| | 4035. | Annexation Repeal Bill needs to be passed
In addition to the Involuntary Annexation Moratorium Bills in the North Carolina General Assembly there is a group of Annexation Repeal Bills. These Annexation Repeal Bills are of equal importance to the North Carolinians that have undergone forced annexation.
Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, March 15, 2011 11:06 pm
| | 4036. |  Mayron Tsong to perform at Cherry Hill Plantation
Pianist Mayron Tsong will return to Cherry Hill on April 24th where she has thrilled audiences in years past with her virtuosity and charisma. The former Head of Keyboard Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Tsong is now Associate Professor/Artist Teacher of Piano and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the School of Music at the University of Maryland.Mayron Tsong has performed around the globe and in almost every state in the continental United States.
Published Wednesday, April 20, 2016 10:39 pm
| | 4037. |  What it takes to be Democrat or Republican
“The Democrats seem to be basically nicer people, but they have demonstrated time and again that they have the management skills of celery. They’re the kind of people who’d stop to help you change a flat, but would somehow manage to set your car on fire. I would be reluctant to entrust them with a Cuisinart, let alone the economy. The Republicans, on the other hand, would know how to fix your tire, but they wouldn’t bother to stop because they’d want to be on time for Ugly Pants Night at the country club.”
~Dave Barry
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:21 pm
| | 4038. |  Why do we make things so complicated?
If you, like me, found out fairly early Monday morning that the government would be censoring the 911 recordings from the Orlando, Florida, nightclub shooting, your common sense response was probably, "What?!"The censoring taking place, at the order from the Justice Department, at the order from the White House, would be removing all references to ISIS, Islam, and phrasing of any indications that was a jihadist terrorist attack.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016 11:21 pm
| | 4039. | NASH COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are the latest results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s baseball, softball and soccer schedules:
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 4, 2010 10:32 pm
| | 4040. |  NEW YEARS EVE 2025 EGG DROP
NASHVILLE - The lineup for activities is complete for the New Years Eve Egg Drop 2025, the second annual event by Braswell Family Farms. The three-hour, family-friendly event is set to run Dec. 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nashville Junction, 723 S. Barnes Street, with fireworks and the Egg Drop at 7. The grounds will open at 3:30 p.m.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 25, 2024 10:17 pm
| | 4041. |  Local sauce makes it to top 15 of coolest things
George's BBQ Sauce, made right here in Nashville, has been voted into the top 15 semi-finalists of this year's Coolest Thing Made in NC contest.The contest is spearheaded by the NC Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the state's manufacturing community. The general public can vote online through September 16 to help push George's BBQ Sauce into the final five which will be announced on September 20. Voting will be offered afterwards to find this year's winner which will be announced on October 1st.
JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, September 8, 2021 10:27 pm
| | 4042. |  Please take time to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5th!
Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum last week offering the community an opportunity to meet the three people running for two seats on Nashville’s Town Board and hear their answers to questions and opinions on local issues.Unfortunately I wasn’t too surprised of the very low attendance. It seems we don’t take time to pay attention to local politics until something happens that affects us personally.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, October 29, 2013 11:02 pm
| | 4043. |  Local women release CD
A vision to tell others about Jesus led Doris McBride to write a song that’s now featured on a CD. Local musician Robin Dunn and McBride released the CD, “My Angel’s Wings,” about a month ago. The CD features two songs which McBride wrote the words to. Dunn put the music with the words. “I wrote the words, not the music,” McBride said.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:34 pm
| | 4044. | Former RM policeman to serve as interim chief
City Manager Rochelle D. Small-Toney has reopened the recruitment process for a Rocky Mount police chief. In the meantime, Captain George D. Robinson will fill the role of interim police chief, replacing Willie Williams who has served in an interim capacity since January.Robinson has worked with the Rocky Mount Police Department since 1992 when he started as a police officer in the Patrol Services Division.
Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:45 pm
| | 4045. | UNC-Chapel Hill Dean’s List
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recognized 6,405 students for outstanding academic achievement through their selection for the Dean’s List for Spring 2011. Nashville residents named to the Dean’s List include Brittney Akpobiyeri, Stephen Bishop, Phillip Ramautar and Andrew Votipka.
Published Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:35 pm
| | 4046. |  Honored to be honored by Nashville Chamber
The Nashville Graphic staff and I were deeply humbled to be honored with the Nashville Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business of the Year Award Tuesday night.It seems like just yesterday I sat in the chamber's first reorganization meeting back in 1990 and had just come on board here at The Graphic as well.Nashville, and the chamber, have come a long way since then. We have seen community leaders come and go. We've watched historical landmarks torn down and new buildings erected for new businesses and expanded government.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, July 19, 2017 10:15 pm
| | 4047. |  Distinguished examples of serving the community
Congratulations to Mr. Wilmer A. “Sonny” Brantley who was named Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce last week!
Mr. Brantley has graciously given back to this community in so many ways for many, many years.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:33 pm
| | 4048. |  Nash Ruritans gather for 52nd annual meeting
Nash County Ruritans gathered at Nash Community College on Tuesday, March 8 for its 52nd annual meeting.
The meeting began by remembering five Ruritans who had passed away. Those remembered included Wilbur Jackson and Floyd Llepla, of the Momeyer Ruritan Club, Billy Thompson and Gerald Riggs, of the Oak Level Ruritan Club, and O.B. Parker of the West Mount Ruritan Club.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2011 1:22 am
| | 4049. |  RED OAK NEWS
Several from Red Oak Baptist Church enjoyed a fun day at Kings Dominion on Saturday, October 19.The Baptist Men enjoyed their monthly breakfast meeting on Sunday, October 20 at Red Oak Baptist Church.Congratulations to Maddie Shingleton who was baptized at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, October 20!
SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, October 23, 2019 10:35 pm
| | 4050. |  Can you really "Work on salvation?"
A friend of mine and I were talking the other day about life in general. I have been concerned for quite some time about his soul. But I was afraid to ask him about it for fear that the question would divide us. I kept telling myself that I could do more good by trying to show him a godly lifestyle than I ever could by popping the question and driving him away.A recent telephone call from another friend suggested that I might be wrong.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:35 pm
| | 4051. | Cougar Comeback
RED OAK - Few intangibles frustrate a coach more than a team that displays flashes of excellence, but it unable to sustain it.
Such was the case last Friday for the Northern Nash boys basketball squad, which erupted early against SouthWest Edgecombe -- only to falter late.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:08 am
| | 4052. |  In consideration of American exceptionalism
There is something, I suppose, that I refer to as “Brantley Children Exceptionalism” around our house. That comes from a track record of academic achievement by our kids, hard effort in whatever they try to do and a sincere heart to do the right thing.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:39 pm
| | 4053. |  Nash County DSS visits Masonic Home for Children
William Everett, Jr., Magistrate in Nash County, arranged for social service workers from Nash County Department of Social Services to tour and visit with staff at the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford. Nash County DSS is committed to providing quality foster care and home environments for children who are dependent, neglected, abused or otherwise unable to live in their own homes.
Published Tuesday, October 2, 2012 10:49 pm
| | 4054. |  Hectic lifestyles can displace priorities
Many of us are seeking more balance in our lives, so much so that it is one of our most popular resolutions for the New Year. Our yearning for more peace in our lives doesn't surprise me because we live in our world where peace is yearned everywhere.A college professor of mine told our freshman health class to be sure we had eight hours of sleep, eight hours of work, and eight hours of leisure.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:46 pm
| | 4055. |  CALLING ALL SCARECROWS
Nashville Parks and Recreation is putting an "all call" for Scarecrows to be built for display at or near businesses along West Washington Street during Downtown Trick or Treat Oct. 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.Assistant Parks and Rec Director Ashley Hamlet joined creative forces with Melody Pridgen, Library Assistant at the Harold D. Cooley Library Oct. 5 to construct the "Hayfield Family," consisting of "Roy", his wife "Violet" and their daughter, "Hayley."
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 11, 2023 10:22 pm
| | 4056. | Castalia budget to increase slightly
CASTALIA - Castalia Commissioners began work on the upcoming 2024-2025 budget at a special meeting last Tuesday.The budget is projected to increase by a little over $25,000, from $232,200 to $257,573."This is just a projected figure that we think we will take in," Mayor James Alston said. "This is a projected figure we think we can live with."
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:44 pm
| | 4057. | Spring Hope Depot platform work approved, committee appointed
SPRING HOPE ‑ Final details for Spring Hope's Depot platform, also known as the "Spring Hope Railroad Cotton Platform," have been rubber-stamped for approval following the Sept. 3 board of commissioners' meeting.Alliance Architecture of the Triad, the architectural designer company from the Winston-Salem who is performing renovation work on Spring Hope's historic depot, submitted details to Andrew DeIonno, town manager, which he shared with commissioners.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:47 pm
| | 4058. | Nash County mulls fox trapping season
Nash County Commissioners will consider adding a fox trapping season to the county following a public hearing on the issue next month. The issue of establising a fox hunting and trapping season was first brought to commissioner's attention at the board's March 2 meeting. Greg Batts, District 3 Wildlife Biologist with the NC Division of Wildlife, presented information to commissioners at that meeting.
AMANDA CLARK GRAPHIC, STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:47 pm
| | 4059. |  Country Doctor Museum hosts spooky event
BAILEY- A Civil War field amputation, a demonstration of a turn-of-the-century embalming techniques, and a hands-on use of tools in a cadaver lab: the latest in a new horror movie? Nope. Just part of "Twilight at the Museum," a spooky season twilight event at Bailey's Country Doctor Museum on Saturday, Oct. 12.About sixty people paid for a $5 ticket to attend the surprisingly family-friendly tour for the special event, the second time ever offered (and the first time since Covid) at the Museum, located at 7089 Peele Road, Bailey.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:24 pm
| | 4060. |  Library’s fundraiser was a grand event
A few weekends ago, the Friends of the Library hosted a ladies luncheon event at Cooley Manor. It was a pretty neat event and when I first heard about it, I was excited because it meant I’d get a chance to see this Cooley Manor everyone talks about.
Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:25 pm
| | 4061. |  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
| | 4062. | Daughters of the American Revolution
The Daughters of the American Revolution Micajah Pettaway Chapter met November 20, 2008 in the home of Pris Sykes for a 10:30 a.m. coffee. After Chapter Regent Margaret Barnes welcomed everyone including Trudy Martin, Pris Sykes’ sister, she led the U.S. flag pledge and American creed. Alice Wynne Gatsis, Chaplain, led the DAR ritual.
DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, December 9, 2008 10:14 pm
| | 4063. | Aventon Community petitions for high-speed Internet
Dear Editor,Within the last several years residents in the Aventon community collected signatures for a petition with addresses and phone numbers requesting consideration for high speed internet, more than once. I know there were several hundred signatures that were presented to the Nash Board of Commissioners.
Letters to the Editor: / Published Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:19 pm
| | 4064. | NRMPS presents Transition to Kindergarten Family Nights
Nash Rocky Mount Public Schools will present its Child Ready program/Transition to Kindergarten Family Nights 2008-2009 on several upcoming dates. Light refreshments will be served. Child care will be provided only for toddlers. Babies stay with parents. Preschoolers will participate in activities. The dates follow:
Published Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:38 pm
| | 4065. |  Tennis Tradition
STANHOPE -- The clock ran out -- literally -- on Southern Nash's hopes during last year's Class 3-A State Boys Tennis Playoffs.
Southern was defeated after reaching at least the Elite Eight for the fourth straight year, but there was a difference this time around.
SN was topped 5-4 by a Rocky Mount club that the Firebirds had handled twice during the regular season.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 13, 2007 11:02 pm
| | 4066. |  Holy and Whole: Patterns for Life Together
In a world where to be offended is the norm, the Bible still speaks with a bold, uncanny ability to offend us, and yet comfort us. It's like this Spirit-inspired, sharper than a double-edged sword Word isn't afraid to tell us we are wrong in how we live. Yet it is concerned with correcting us so that we may be conformed to Jesus.
LUKE WHITEHEAD / Published Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:49 pm
| | 4067. | Middlesex hosts first annual Christmas parade
The Town of Middlesex is hoping to get its residents into the Christmas spirit this year with its first ever Christmas Parade.
Cindy Ridgway, with the help of her family and a few others, is working hard to make the Christmas Parade an annual event.
Ridgway said the town has held a children’s Christmas parade for years.
“It was for kids,” Ridgway said. “They decorated their bikes, four-wheelers and go-carts.”
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, November 9, 2010 10:57 pm
| | 4068. |  Local Scouts sponsor food drive, fill local food bank
Scouts in the East Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America participated in “Scouting for Food” on Saturday, February 11. This is the single largest one-day food drive in the nation. Historically, Scouts in the East Carolina Council collect over 80,000 pounds of food items to be distributed to agencies in 20 eastern NC counties east of Interstate 95. “Scouting for Food” is part of the national “Good Turn for America.”
Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:15 am
| | 4069. |  Jones to speak at High School Equivalency Ceremony May 14th
Nash Community College's Adult High School and High School Equivalency commencement ceremony will be held Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the Nash Community College Brown Auditorium. Rocky Mount native, Kevin Jones, will deliver the address.Kevin Jones was the first in his family to attend college where he earned a degree in engineering from North Carolina A&T State University.
Published Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:35 pm
| | 4070. |  Don't take someone else's salvation for granted
Everyone may looked saved in your church, but the Bible says it ain't so. That's what the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares is all about. In fact, Jesus had no sooner told the parable when his disciples asked him to explain what He meant. "The one who sowed the good seed," He told them, "is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the sons of the kingdom.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, December 4, 2019 10:42 pm
| | 4071. |  Odd news including selling mummies on eBay
It's time once again to clear out the Soapbox files of Strange News collected over the last couple of months. Sources are cited where possible:
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:09 pm
| | 4072. | Nash okays zoning for new restaurant
Nash County Commissioners approved a rezoning request that will pave the way for a small restaurant in southern Nash County. The request was for a 5.25 acre tract at the northwest corner of South NC 231 and Cone Road from A-1 (Agricultural) to RC (Rural Commercial). The property is owned by Taranpreet Singh, who goes by Lucky, and owns a convenience store across the street at 3477 S NC Highway 231.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 14, 2018 10:20 pm
| | 4073. | Staff, equipment top town's budget needs
NASHVILLE - Nashville's Town Council heard budget requests totaling $3.9 million during a budget retreat on Tuesday.Department heads had the opportunity to present their wish lists for the upcoming budget year,, asking for both capital items and additional personnel, during council's budget retreat, which begins the town's budget process for the upcoming budget year.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:39 pm
| | 4074. |  NC House District 25: Jan Mills
Jan MillsAge: 68
Published Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:14 pm
| | 4075. | Castalia to host annual July 4th Celebration
CASTALIA - The Town of Castalia is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July festivities. This year's event will take place on Thursday July 4 and will include more vendors and food trucks and a new event: a cornhole tournament. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with a car cruise in, antique tractors and vendors.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:37 pm
| | 4076. |  Taking it a little easier at the fair these days
On Friday, I had the opportunity to attend the North Carolina State Fair with my husband and my dad. It was a little cold and rainy but nonetheless, a good time was had by all.
When I was younger, I attended the State Fair mostly for the rides. I usually went with my neighbor and we’d ride just about everything there, play a few games, and then as it was time to go home, we’d load up on candy apples and cotton candy.
Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, October 21, 2008 10:24 pm
| | 4077. |  NN Second At Tourney
BUNN -- It seemed like almost a dose of destiny that the East Wake Warriors would claim the championship at the annual Bunn Christmas Boys Basketball Tournament.After all, East Wake is coached by Gerald Melton, whose successful 15-year run at Bunn came to an end last spring.Now in Wake County, Melton returned to the Bunn Dome for the first time to participate in the tourney.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Friday, January 9, 2015 8:29 am
| | 4078. | Local company adds jobs
SePRO Corporation is adding jobs at its Watson Seed Farm Road site near Whitakers. “Within the next 18 months, we plan to hire 11 full-time employees to work in our new formulation facility,” says CEO Bill Culpepper. Since 1994, SePRO has operated an aquatics research and technology campus near Whitakers, but is expanding to add product formulation for east coast customers. Locally, SePRO has used aquatics products in the Tar River Reservoir and Lake Gaston to reduce hydrilla.
Published Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:40 pm
| | 4079. |  Find your crayon and leave your mark on this world
This week, I attended the funeral of a retired teacher/principal who passed away. It was obvious by the full church that Jill Lynn Sutton was loved and remembered by so many. Mrs. Sutton was the principal of Coopers Elementary School when I came to the Graphic in 2006. I believe she served for five years at Coopers before her retirement.
Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, June 5, 2019 11:13 pm
| | 4080. |  Christ continues to speak to the lukewarm church
"So, because you are lukewarm - neither hot nor cold - I am about to spit you out of my mouth." Revelation 3:16That's a pretty powerful statement, especially considering the fact that Jesus said it. It certainly begs the question: Could Jesus be talking about my church?Actually, the church to which Jesus was referring to was the church at Laodicea. Laodicea was the last of the seven churches described by Jesus in Revelation.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, September 12, 2018 10:48 pm
| | 4081. |  Nashville youth soccer wraps up 2017season
NASHVILLE -- The Town of Nashville's regular youth soccer season came to a close this past Saturday at Glover Park. The U12 division saw the final matchup between Mary Ruffin Nationwide and Little Caesars during which Mary Ruffin Nationwide was victorious. Nationwide was led in goals by Dallas Ray and Cameryn Outerbirdge, but also saw goals scored by Hannah Mills and Destiny Davis.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:14 pm
| | 4082. |  County buys homes in downtown
Nash County has purchased two properties with plans to expand the Nash County Senior Center.
The County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two homes, at 104 and 108 E Washington Street, following a closed session during its October 4 board meeting. The board approved a $140,000 purchase price for both homes.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, November 9, 2010 10:57 pm
| | 4083. |  Breaking News: Nash County Deputy shot
A Nash County Sheriff's deputy is in stable condition after being shot three times by a suspect on I-95.Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said Deputy William Toney was offering assistance to Deputy Shelby Smith between 9 and 9:30 a.m. on Thursday morning when the shooting occurred.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Thursday, February 4, 2021 12:08 pm
| | 4084. |  God heals when doctors can't
"Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, 'Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed." (Luke 8:50)Jesus gave us the real key to healing: "Just believe."The problem is there are a lot of Christians who don't believe that God heals anymore. I used to be one of them, but God has brought too many accounts of healing my way for me to continue to doubt his healing power.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, November 13, 2019 10:59 pm
| | 4085. |  Intersections: God and Life
Matthew 7:28-29 (ESV) reads"And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes."Jesus is concluding what many refer to as "the Sermon on the Mount." He has laid out expectations for those who would follow Him. He has just shared with his listeners the principle of wise construction vs. foolish construction. Now the crowd is astonished at His teaching. But why would the people be so amazed?
CARLYLE HALL, JR. / Published Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:25 pm
| | 4086. |  Teens charged with double homicide in Whitakers
Two teens have been charged with two counts of first degree murder in the shooting deaths of a Whitakers couple at their home. Whitakers Police initially arrested 17-year-old Jacob Whitfield and charged him with allegedly shooting his father, Brian Whitfield, 44, and stepmother Charisma Whitfield, 31, late Saturday night.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:45 pm
| | 4087. |  EPC EXPERTISE
ROCKY MOUNT -- When Nash Central made the switch to the Eastern Plains Conference before the 2017-18 school year, it was widely thought that a potential girls soccer championship for the Lady Bulldogs would have to work its way through North Johnston.With that in mind, there was a high level of importance from Nash Central's perspective when they entertained the Lady Panthers for a key EPC matchup last Thursday at the NCHS Soccer Complex.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2018 11:12 pm
| | 4088. | Zoning request approved for Alston St. house
A former office building has had its zoning changed to allow the building to continue its office use or be used as a residence. Nashville's Town Council approved rezoning the .41 acre property, located at 106 S. Alston Street, from B-2 (Central Business District) to O-I (Office and Institutional District) on Tuesday night.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:24 pm
| | 4089. |  Relay for Life works towards $275,000 goal
Fifteen years ago, Relay for Life began in Nash County with 33 teams and a goal of raising $90,000. This year, 74 teams will participate in Relay, raising money to meet a $275,000 goal.
Sherry Harris, who is serving as co-chair of Relay for Life, has been participating in Relay since its inception in Nash County. She said the event has grown tremendously in the past 15 years.
Two hundred luminaries were purchased during the first Relay event. Last year, there were 1,600. This year, Harris said that many had already been purchased.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:50 am
| | 4090. | NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS
A missing person was reported on 9/19/20A failure to stop for a stop sign or flashing light was reported on 9/13/20A warrant service was reported on 9/18/20 at 00 Azmiuth Court, Rocky Mount
Published Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:25 pm
| | 4091. |  Battle Makes Mark
KINSTON -- After a lackluster performance in her last outing during the Nash County Christmas Tournament (1 point), Rocky Mount High School senior forward Dyonna Battle came through with a milestone performance last Saturday evening in a 45-32 endowment game victory over host Kinston.
After suffering through an 0-for-16 shooting slump in the loss to Nash Central in the NCCT’s championship game, Battle scored 21 points last Saturday to become just the fourth female in Rocky Mount history to score 1,000 points in a career.
Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, January 6, 2009 10:20 pm
| | 4092. | Spring Hope eyes plan for stimulus funds
The Town of Spring Hope hopes to capitalize on the pending Economic Stimulus Plan.
In its regular meeting Monday night, Town Manager John Holpe told board members that the Economic Stimulus Package would include money for a broad range of projects, including water and sewer programs.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:40 pm
| | 4093. | Charter school to open in Spring Hope
The Spaulding Family Resource Center will re-open in August as a new charter school. The Global Achievers School has announced it will locate on the campus, which was sold by the Nash-Rocky Mount School System using the upset bid process. After a bidding war that lasted over a year, S&J Holdings, LLC, of Zebulon, was the final bidder, purchasing the buildings and its 30-acre lot for $173,911.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:47 pm
| | 4094. |  RED OAK NEWS
Red Oak Baptist Church welcomes new members Ron and Robin Kelly and also Ron’s sister, Julie Kelly! Several ladies attended the Women in Action meeting at Red Oak Baptist Church on Tuesday, Oct. 15. They enjoyed the fellowship and the supper with the program following. They have many exciting missions plans in the works!
Suzy Pearce / Published Tuesday, October 22, 2013 10:55 pm
| | 4095. | Grant may fund new school
The Nash-Rocky Mount School System will soon submit an application for grant funding that could pave the way for a new elementary school to be built. Nash County Commissioners met on Tuesday afternoon to give initial approval to the grand application and the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education met on Wednesday afternoon.
AMANDA CLARK ,GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 11, 2017 10:20 pm
| | 4096. |  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
| | 4097. | Red Oak, Rocky Mount reach sewer agreement
Red Oak Mayor Alfred Wester announced that the Rocky Mount’s City Council had approved a contract to provide sewer services to the Town of Red Oak. After months of rejection and renegotiations, the Rocky Mount City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract, Wester said. Wester brought the contract to the table at Monday night’s regular Red Oak business meeting where it was unanimously approved as well.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, February 4, 2009 7:41 am
| | 4098. |  Local photographer’s work goes to international exhibition
Three photographs created by Angela Blankenship of AB Photography in Nashville have recently been accepted into the General Collection of Professional Photographers of America’s 2013 International Photographic Competition. Blankenship’s work will be on display at the Phoenix Convention Center, January 12-14, 2014, in Phoenix, AZ.
Published Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:15 pm
| | 4099. |  First Responders Appreciation Dinner is November 12th
The Jim Dickens First Responders Appreciation Dinner scheduled again for Rocky Mount Event Center, Tuesday, November 12. First Responders in Edgecombe and Nash Counties are being invited to attend the second Jim Dickens First Responders Appreciation Dinner scheduled in the Nash Room of the Rocky Mount Event Center on Tuesday, November 12 from 5:00 - 8:00PM.
Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 10:32 pm
| | 4100. |  Nash County Senior Center honors volunteers
Christy Southall thinks volunteers rock, especially ones at the Nash County Senior Center. The Senior Center honored volunteers last week during its annual Volunteer Appreciation Social, with the theme “Volunteers Rock.” Southall, the Coordinator for the Senior Center, said the social is a way to thank volunteers for all the hard work they do.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, September 3, 2013 10:52 pm
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