The Nashville Graphic

4301.	BECKY LYNN JOYNER Published Saturday, December 31, 2022 8:12 pm
4302.	Ephesus Community News The Ephesus Women on Missions met in the fellowship hall at Ephesus Church for their annual celebration of Jesus’ birth. The spouses were invited to attend. We all enjoyed dinner together, played games and sang Christmas carols. When we were finished, we had a bag to take home with us. Pam Peele and her committee got us in the right spirit for Christmas. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, December 25, 2007 11:21 pm
4303.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Gordon Finch, Gordon H. Finch and Teresa B. Finch to Donna J. Sutton and William W. Sutton; .13 acresCelena Curtis to Top Level Builders, Inc.; 2.50 acres; $62.500D.R. Horton, Inc. to Kelsey Dawn Lantz Crawford and Kenneth Crawford; Beaver Dam Crossing, Lot 9MB Homes Construction, Inc. to Reginald L. Bostic and Phyllis Bostic; River Dew Subdivision, Phase 2, Lot 32; $444,000 Published Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:51 pm
4304.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On Sunday The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation gathered to worship in celebration of our Lord.The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Kathy and Aubrey Farmer in loving honor of the faithful saints at Peachtree Baptist Church and those who have preceded them who honored their Savior and church by faithful service. Happy birthday Daddy, in memory of Leslie Knight. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, December 5, 2018 10:49 pm
4305.	Luminary service held for local teen fighting cancer Nick Tyson has been fighting to get his life back for a year now. Tyson was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma last May after a lump appeared on the inside of his leg. He was 14 years old.Tyson’s mom, Jennifer Watson, said Tyson woke up one Sunday morning and discovered the lump. He had played sports the day before so at first, Watson thought he had just injured it. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, May 27, 2014 11:09 pm
4306.	What are we willing to give up for a discount? Most of you dear readers are probably familiar with the recent news about Facebook and how the social media giant has -- gasp -- essentially been using information about members to make money.That's right, a company made money. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 11, 2018 10:50 pm
4307.	Nashville Elementary School Honor Rolls EDITOR'S NOTE:Nash County Public Schools released its honor roll lists excluding students who have not returned their model release forms. Published Tuesday, November 25, 2025 6:20 pm
4308.	NASH COUNTY SOCCER SCORES NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Youth Soccer League: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 15, 2014 11:40 pm
4309.	Southern wraps up solid year STANHOPE -- Following one of the best starts in school history, Southern Nash’s 12-12 overall record on the boys hardwood this winter might be considered somewhat of a disappointment.But that’s not the way SNHS veteran coach Robbie Kennedy looks at things. Instead, Kennedy sees a program on the rise after the Firebirds reached the Class 3-A State Playoffs for the third time in the past four seasons. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:49 pm
4310.	Nash appoints new health and human services director NASHVILLE - The retirement of longtime Nash Health Director Bill Hill has left not one, but several gaping holes in county leadership.While Liz Lord, former Deputy Health Director, has taken the reins as Interim Health Director, another position that Hill held- Health and Human Services Director- has been vacant- until now.Appointed as new Health and Human Services Director at the Feb. 19 Consolidated Human Services Board meeting was Tia Foula, Asst. Nash County Manager. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 25, 2026 8:10 pm
4311.	Red Oak Middle School Honor Rolls Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2017-2018 school year.The following students at Red Oak Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, July 4, 2018 10:54 pm
4312.	NASH BASEBALL RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Here are the latest Nash County Parks & Recreation Department's Youth Baseball and Softball League Scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:55 pm
4313.	Nash County stops Nashville in ENCFL action STANHOPE -- It was indeed a happy homecoming for the Nash County Firebirds during last Saturday’s Eastern North Carolina Football League showdown against backyard rival NashvilleThe Firebirds secured victories on both the junior varsity and varsity levels --much to the delight of the homecoming crowd at Southern Nash High School’s Firebird Stadium. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2014 11:08 pm
4314.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News Call to worship “Ring The Bells” by our choir. Pastor Rogerson welcomed everyone and prayed the invocation. Hymns of Christmas were “Joy To The World” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”. Prayer concerns are for all those in rest and nursing homes. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:19 pm
4315.	Service honors Billy Thompson Billy Thompson served both his country and his community well and on Monday morning, Thompson was remembered for that service during a flag raising in his honor at the Rocky Mount Veterans Memorial at Jack Laughery Park. The flag-raising ceremony was performed by the Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:59 pm
4316.	Three Triangle Tenors to perform at Cherry Hill The first Edwina Rooker Commemorative Concert will be held at Cherry Hill Plantation on Sunday, July 31st at 3:00 PM. The Three Triangle Tenors will present "Summer Rhapsody" as a tribute to the longtime supporter of the Cherry Hill Historic Foundation and former Warrenton resident, Edwina Rooker. Ms. Rooker, a fan of the Cherry Hill Concert Series, was also a devotee of jazz, beach music, Broadway and Hollywood themes, and popular music of her youth. As a tribute to Ms. Rooker, the performers will sing Broadway show tunes, folk songs, and well-known opera arias. Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:29 pm
4317.	SN Splits Versus Bunn BUNN -- In order to defeat the Bunn Ladycats this season, opponents must put together four solid quarters of basketball. Three wasn't good enough last Tuesday for the Southern Nash Ladybirds. Controlling the tempo most of the way while avoid BHS' trademark full-court press, the Ladybirds trailed by only three points heading into the final stanza. By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 27, 2006 12:06 am
4318.	Changes announced at SNHS STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School (SNHS) has announced coaching changes for the 2016-2017 School Year. A total of three new coaches for soccer, softball and volleyball will begin their new coaching assignments at the start of the new school year. Carlos Barron, social studies teacher, will assume the duties of the varsity boys' soccer program as well as the girls' varsity soccer program. While at SNHS, Barron has coached varsity football, served as the Varsity Assistant Boys' Soccer Coach, and Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 10, 2016 11:14 pm
4319.	ECU falls on road vs. UCLA LOS ANGELES - Brandon Crawford's grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning secured a series win for the 15th ranked UCLA Bruins as they defeated East Carolina 9-7 last Saturday afternoon inside Jackie Robinson Stadium. In a game that saw the lead change hands seven different times on the day, UCLA (5-4) trailing by two, 7-5, heading into the bottom of the eighth, got some clutch hitting from All-American shortstop Crawford. From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2007 12:10 am
4320.	Three men charged with cockfighting Dustin Collie, 38, Richard Perry, 63, and Bobby Kyle Eatmon, 40, face charges of cockfighting, a felony in North Carolina.Collie, of Lake Royale Road, outside Spring Hope; Perry, of Old Nash Road in Middlesex; Eatmon, of Bruce Road in Sims; each posted $5,000 bonds.At 9:45 a.m. March 25, deputies received an anonymous tip related to a possible cockfighting event in progress at 3593 Old Nash Road in Middlesex, said Maj. Eddie Moore with the Nash County Sheriff's Office. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:32 pm
4321.	Local UNC student receives scholarship A local UNC student was the first recipient of a scholarship that honors a girl killed in a June accident. Mary Leigh Lucas, a graduate of Nash Central High School now attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was honored at a football game in November with the first ever Danielle Elizabeth Liotta Scholarship. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 4, 2007 11:00 pm
4322.	Southern Bank plans to open call center in Rocky Mount Southern Bank has announced plans for locating its Customer Care Call Center in downtown Rocky Mount. The center will be located on the 2nd floor of the Franklin Street office of the Bank and is scheduled to be fully operational September 17, 2012. Published Tuesday, July 24, 2012 10:47 pm
4323.	NASH CO. PARKS & REC UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Sports Season: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:47 pm
4324.	Nashville council picks task force members All Nashville's Comprehensive Plan Task Force lacks now is representation from town council. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:28 pm
4325.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News The Rance and Ada Manning family reunion was yesterday, Nov. 10, at Mt. Zion Fellowship Center. There were 181 in attendance. Clarence Manning is the last of Rance and Ada’s children living. Earl Bass is the oldest grandchild living and Rose Manning Smith, the youngest. We had good fellowship and plenty of good food. By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:53 pm
4326.	Carolina remains hot in the SL MONTGOMERY, ALA. -- Scott Carroll pitched six innings of one-run baseball, leading Carolina to its third win in four games over the Montgomery Biscuits 5-1 at Riverwalk Stadium on Sunday night in a Class AA Southern League baseball matchup. Carroll (W, 3-5) permitted his only run in the sixth inning, then snagged a hard grounder on the hill with the bases loaded to end his outing. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:16 pm
4327.	Local veterans' groups awarded funds for community service Nashville's American Legion Post 110 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2057 have been recognized for their community impact and awarded checks from the Pruitt Cares Foundation, with funding raised from the 2023 Veterans' Day Ride of Honor.Mike Page, American Legion Post 110, was given a $2,500 check and Vince Sievert, VFW Post 2057, received a $5,000 check during a celebration June 26 at Station Square, Rocky Mount. Also awarded was Pete Rossi of American Legion Post 58 of Rocky Mount, who received $2,500. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:40 pm
4328.	We'll all truly miss our friend, Frank Hedgepeth one of Nashville's kindest and most big hearted citizens, Frank Hedgepeth. Frank passed away last Wednesday due to an extended illness of cancer. During his fight against the dreadful disease, he kept an unbelievable optimistic attitude, continued to work at his insurance office and continued supporting the community. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:40 pm
4329.	FROM SAIGON TO PALM BEACH: DNA test leads to a special Dad's day Andrew Nguyen grew up a "leftover" -- that's what they called kids whose mothers were Vietnamese and whose fathers were American soldiers.He never thought he'd meet his father. That was a long shot for leftovers.Andrew was lucky, though. In some ways, his whole life might be considered a miracle. SPECIAL TO THE GRAPHIC / BY CAROL ROSE, PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS / Published Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:36 pm
4330.	Rosenwald School holds open house Former students shared memories of their time at the Castalia Rosenwald School during an open house event held on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Castalia Community Development Corporation, who has been working to restore the school so it can be used by the community. The historic Rosenwald School, known in the community as the Castalia Elementary School, was established in 1920 to serve African American children in the community. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:51 pm
4331.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News We at Mt. Zion had an excellent speaker, Rev. Jerry Stephenson, as evangelist for our revival services last week. I’m going to give a brief summary of those messages for the benefit of those who did not attend. By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, October 2, 2007 10:50 pm
4332.	Tough Night For Dogs ROCKY MOUNT -- After dominating regular season action, Nash Central picked the wrong time to have an off night at the Nash County Prep Babe Ruth Baseball Tournament.Nash Central's club, which boasts several players from this year's middle school conference champions, went undfeated during the regular season under Coaches Noah Shrock and Tyler Barrow -- both of whom play on the NCHS high school club. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:45 am
4333.	NHC acquires women’s health practice Rocky Mount Gynecology and Women’s Health is now a part of the Nash Health Care network. Nash Health Care Systems recently announced it had acquired the women’s health practice and while it will own the practice, Vidant Medical Group will manage its operations. Last year, the Nash Health Care Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding that prepared the system for a relationship with Vidant Medical Group, formerly Universal Health Care Systems, to provide management and employment services for area physician practices. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 31, 2012 11:33 pm
4334.	Local woman lobbies for veterans effort Nashville resident Linda Woolard has long wanted to do something to bring veterans and their sacrifices to the forefront. Woolard said while searching for an organization to partner with, her friend, Pam Salsby, suggested some options which included a newly organized effort in Wake County, the US Military Veterans Foundation. Woolard organized a meeting of local leaders recently to discuss the possibility of a local fund-raising and public awareness effort. JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:52 pm
4335.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS Assault on a female reported at 1005 Bloomery Rd., Bailey on 1/30/26Assault reported at 1011 Red Oak Rd., Nashville on 1/25/26Obtain property by false pretense reported at 11241 Old Middlesex Rd., Middlesex on 1/29/26Motor vehicle theft-all other vehicles reported at 1357 Devan Lane, Nashville on 1/28/26 Published Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:35 pm
4336.	Red Oak celebrates Derby Day Tickets sold out for this year's annual Derby Day in Red Oak. The Red Oak Area Historical Society hosted the event on Saturday at the Historic Red Oak Teacherage, with 200 attending the second annual event. The event served as a fundraiser for the Historical Society, who is working to raise money 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 8, 2019 10:44 pm
4337.	Southern Nash FFA members advance to State Competition Southern Nash High School students, once again, rose above the rest at the FFA East Central Regional Competition held recently at Johnston Community College. FFA is a dynamic youth organization that is a part of agricultural education programs at middle and high schools. Student members are engaged in a wide range of curriculum and FFA activities, leading to over 300 career opportunities in agriculture. FFA students are connected to exciting careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Published Tuesday, May 4, 2010 10:32 pm
4338.	NASH CO. SOFTBALL, BASEBALL UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Parks and Recreation Department Youth Baseball and Softball Scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 25, 2016 11:24 pm
4339.	Spring Hope Elementary Honor Roll Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its Honor Roll for the 2nd Six Weeks. Published Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11:10 pm
4340.	Guptons named 2008 Distinguished Citizens Pete and Edith Gupton were named the 2008 Distinguished Citizens at an annual reception held last week. Chamber member David Bradley recalled the way Pete always responded when asked how he was doing. “Like a champ,” Pete would say. “That’s Pete,” Bradley said. Though the award was given to both Pete and Edith, Bradley said, really, the two are one person. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 11, 2008 11:02 pm
4341.	BETTY “RUTH” BONE JOYNER Betty “Ruth” Bone Joyner, 93, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008. She was born July 26, 1915 in Nash County. She was the daughter of the late William Lee and Bettie Winstead Bone. Ruth was a member of Sandy Cross Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Ruth loved her flowers, crocheting, music and especially Elvis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otha J. Joyner, one son, Herbert Monroe Joyner and a grandson, J.W. Joyner, three brothers and two sisters. Published Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:28 pm
4342.	THE TITLE TAKERS STANHOPE -- There's something about playing in the postseason at Wilson Fike High School that brings out the best in the Southern Nash Firebirds.In the mid-2000s, Southern Nash's girls recorded a rare Big East Conference Basketball Tournament Championship when the event was held at Fike.That moment still goes down as one of the most memorable in the history of the Ladybirds' girls hoops program.Southern Nash added another historical footnote last Friday, but this time it was on the boys side. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 24, 2016 11:09 pm
4343.	SANDY CROSS NEWS Kingdom International Church opened with prayer and offering followed by the baby dedication of Anna-Gracelyn (AG) Faith Pennington. Parents of AG are Robert Eric Pennington, Jr. and Brittany Lynn Pennington. The Worship Team led in one selection followed by the morning message given by Jubie Moss. Jubie will be going to Africa soon on a month-long mission trip. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:38 pm
4344.	Comprehensive Plan Task Force seeks citizen input Members of the Nashville Comprehensive Plan Task Force will soon begin their focus group meetings and is encouraging stakeholders to get involved. The Comprehensive Plan Task Force first began meeting in November of 2006 to outline its goals and objectives. The task force consists of 10 members, eight from the community and two council members representing the board. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:53 pm
4345.	Local towns gear up for holiday traditions The holidays are quickly approaching and Nash County towns are gearing up for Christmas celebrations. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, November 21, 2006 11:59 pm
4346.	Property taxes in Spring Hope to increase by four cents The Town of Spring Hope will see a four cent tax increase.The budget was approved and all proposed figures presented at May's meeting remain the same.The total budget is set at $1,642,400, which includes the general fund at $1,165,100 and water and sewer fund at $477,300. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, June 6, 2018 10:54 pm
4347.	NASH CO. REC REPORT NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Youth Sports Season: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:46 pm
4348.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Brian J. Lankford and Sandra K. Lankford to Ashley Patterson Jones and Bradley Daniel Jones; Summerlea Place, Lot 5Rexford L. Keel Sr. and Carolyn W. Keel to Sharon Renee Keel; Lakeview Lot 16Rexford L. Keel Sr. and Carolyn Nadine Keel to Sharon Renee Keel; tracts 2A and 4 Published Wednesday, June 28, 2023 11:02 pm
4349.	Ephesus Community News There was a crispness in the air this past sunny Sunday morning as we celebrated Palm Sunday. The sanctuary was filled with excited members and visitors anticipating a new season at Ephesus Baptist Church as we all came to welcome our new pastor, David Eidson, his wife, Stacy, and their daughters, Meredith and Caroline. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:05 pm
4350.	LEROY MURRAY ROCKY MOUNT - Leroy Murray, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, March 16, 2007. He was born March 3, 1921 in Nash County, son of Matthew Andrew and Elizabeth Savage Murray. Leroy was a retired postal clerk and an avid golfer until he became disabled with Parkinson's disease. Leroy served in the US Army Air Force during World War II flying fifty missions over Europe in a B 17 Flying Fortress. Leroy was also a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, active until his illness confined him to his home. Published Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:00 am
4351.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A damage to personal property and call for service was reported on 4/22/19 at 2953 Abner DriveA misdemeanor larceny was reported on 4/22/19 at 2989 W Hornes Church RoadA fraud and impersonating a law enforcement officer was reported on 4/22/19 at 6007 Leon Road Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:57 pm
4352.	SUPER SHOWING LOUISBURG -- Nash County Parks and Rec's All-Stars picked up one victory in three attempts at last weekend's Tar Heel 9-10 Baseball Tournament -- and the triumph was certainly one to remember.Last Saturday, Nash County tangled with Zebulon for the right to stay alive in the double-elimination format at Louisburg High School's Softball Field.Nash County spotted the Wake County opponent an early lead, but roared back to win the hard-fought matchup by a 7-4 tally. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:33 pm
4353.	Long-time Nashville businessman passes away Rick Winstead, co-owner of Key Printing, Inc. in Nashville, passed away June 7 at the age of 67.Rick, and his college roommate at Chowan College Craig Glasgow, opened Key Printing in 1989 in a small office on Barnes Street in Nashville.The duo quickly outgrew the small office and constructed the existing facility at West Washington Street in 1993 stepping out on faith filling the building with state of the art printing equipment. Published Wednesday, June 14, 2023 10:47 pm
4354.	NASH COUNTY RECREATION REPORT NASH COUNTY -- Listed are latest results from action in the Nash County Recreation Department’s winter basketball and soccer leagues: From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:44 pm
4355.	It's not a second home Instead, they were longing for a better country--a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them." (Hebrews 11:16)My pastor used the above verse during a sermon last week. Don't tell him, but I drifted off to my years as a teenager as soon as he started reading it. It reminded me of something my granny once told me. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, September 11, 2019 10:31 pm
4356.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance, posession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia (not marijuana) was reported on 8/5/20 at 101 Brown Drive, Rocky MountBuying/receiving stolen property was reported on 8/7/20 at 10516 Lancaster Store Road, Castalia Published Wednesday, August 12, 2020 10:36 pm
4357.	Nash County funds full-time resource officers NASHVILLE - Nash County's Elementary Schools will now have their own full-time, full-day school resource officers, after a $500,000 request was made to Nash County commissioners at their Dec. 8 meeting. It resulted in a 5-2 split vote of approval. Steve Ellis, superintendent, appeared before the board to make the request, which initially appeared as an "information only" item on the agenda. Ellis, thanking commissioners for their "continued partnership and commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and community," said he was there to ask for support to complete full funding to cover full-time SROs in each elementary school. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 10, 2025 9:59 pm
4358.	RED OAK NEWS The Red Oak Community Bake Sale to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was held at Faulkner’s Store at Red Oak on Saturday, Oct. 8. Thanks to donations of baked goods, purchases of baked goods, and monetary donations approximately $500 was raised to help find a cure for this genetic disease! Thank you to everyone who contributed. SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:50 pm
4359.	MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS Brother Robert Tyner was acting superintendent in Sunday school today. Brother Bob was present, he just wanted Robert to get a little practice. There were 91 present with seven visitors. Allie Farmer read the Bible verse for today. She is always ready. I enjoyed preparing the lesson on Christ’s triumphal entry for today. I know the teacher always learns more than the students; because he or she studies more than the students. I enjoy the studying part. I learn more. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:33 pm
4360.	Creasy steps down at Louisburg LOUISBURG -- Just one week after the resignation of men's basketball skipper Mark Vanderslice, the Louisburg College athletic program has lost another one of its talented young coaches.Hope Creasy, who guided LC to a successful softball camp this past spring, has stepped down to accept an assistant's position at Radford University.Radford is Creasy's alma mater, and Creasy represented the school in 2009-10 as the Big South Conference Woman of the Year. She is regarded as one of the best-ever players at the Division I school. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 5, 2015 10:39 pm
4361.	Nash County Deed Transfers May 28 - June 1 CMH Homes, Inc. to Kourtney Mills; Taylor Estates Phase 2, lot 16-17Susan H. Morris to Joseph R. Gilbert and Wendy F. Gilbert; 2525 Irene CourtStonewall Development LLC to Spark Heights, LLC; property in Stony Creek Township Published Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:59 pm
4362.	My Sister's House served more than 2000 last year NASHVILLE - Many crimes are blatant, pinpointed by sirens, flashing lights and seen or reported. Most, if not all, news outlets have crime stories, sometimes front and center. But more than 2,000 crisis calls coming into My Sister's House in Nash County last year document crimes that no one ever hears about, because domestic violence is "a hidden crime." While October was Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, the crime isn't one that people talk about much - unless it happens to them or someone they know. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:21 pm
4363.	EPHESUS NEWS Rev. Dougald McLaurin delivered God’s message, “Abandoning All to Follow Christ”, from Matthew 4:18-22 and Luke 14:25-33. Jesus calls all people to give up everything and follow Him. What is Jesus really worth to you? DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2011 2:19 am
4364.	Bojangles looks to build in Spring Hope SPRING HOPE — Spring Hope’s Board held a special meeting Monday night to consider annexing property that could eventually be the new home of a Bojangles restaurant. The board met to consider a resolution to annex the property, which is located on the west side of Highway 581 south. The property consists of three parcels, containing 82 acres of land. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:56 pm
4365.	Swift Creek Elementary School honor rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second 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, February 24, 2021 10:45 pm
4366.	NASH COUNTY PARKS & REC BASKETBALL UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated tournament scores from the 2013 Nash County Parks and Recreation Department Basketball Season: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:16 am
4367.	Locals earn scholarships from AgCarolina AgCarolina Farm Credit, eastern North Carolina's largest agricultural lending cooperative, announces 26 high school and college students will be receiving scholarships totaling $26,250 during 2017. The scholarship program is one component of the lender's corporate giving program. Recipients of the $1,000 At-Large Scholarship are Allen Benson of Pantego, Katelyn Honeycutt of Angier, Garrett Lee of Smithfield, and Mary Beth Tyndall of Deep Run. Published Wednesday, July 5, 2017 10:25 pm
4368.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS We survived the ‘snow of the century’, as it was called by the TV weather men. Ice and snow kept most folks at home from Wednesday at noon, when the snow began, until Friday. It was a blessing that with all of this, very few people in the area lost electric power.Sunday morning was sunny but cold. Pastor Whitehouse welcomed the faithful who attended church. Barbara Hardison / Published Tuesday, February 18, 2014 10:52 pm
4369.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Homenow.com LLC to JL Housing, LLC; 905 West Haven Boulevard, Rocky Mount; $60,000Homenow.com LLC to JL Housing, LLC; 1112 Calvary Street, Rocky Mount; $40,000Four Seasons Contractors, LLC to Andrew J. Richardson; Bradford Place, Lot 32; $302,500 Published Wednesday, August 2, 2023 10:12 pm
4370.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News Some people consider 13 an unlucky number. Today is April 13 and not an unlucky day for us at Mt. Zion. We were truly blessed this morning as we had nine new converts baptized and eight of them took membership with the church. By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:19 pm
4371.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A possession of marijuana was reported on 2/4/18 at 101 Rowe DriveAn assault and battery was reported on 2/4/18 at 222 W Washington StreetA simple assault was reported on 2/4/18 at 222 W Washington Street Published Wednesday, February 14, 2018 10:53 pm
4372.	Spring Hope Elementary School honor rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Spring Hope Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:45 pm
4373.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS H&H Constructors of Fayetteville, LLC to David Jonathan Vallette; Walnut Cove Subdivision, Phase 2, Lot 23; $300,000Pamela Joyce Anderson Grady and Willie Grady to Pamela Joyce Anderson Grady Revocable Trust and Pamela Joyce Anderson Grady; Lot 5, Block AEastern Carolina Development Company of Rocky Mount, Inc. to Indra Alapati and Anish Doddapaneni; Greystone North Subdivision, Block A, Lot 1 Published Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:44 pm
4374.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Christopher Brian Rodriguez, Maria Ramirez-Perez and Maria Ramirez Perez to Martin Ramirez; 12928 Eagle Ridge Drive, Zebulon Adams Homes AEC, LLC to Clarence Lewis and Lerma Lewis; 5128 Dogwood Drive, Battleboro; $388,500Joyce F. Joyner to. Joyce F. Joyner, Bonita Joyner Summerlin and Danny Ray Joyner; property in Coopers TownshipDonald E. Pridgen and Christine Pridgen to Corques Johnson and Lorane Johnson; Section 3, Quail Haven Subdivision, Block A, Lot 40 Published Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:43 pm
4375.	Nash County Animal Hospital raises money for local SPCA Nash County Animal Hospital wants animal lovers to remember their four-legged friends this holiday season and raise money for a local animal rescue in the process. The hospital is spearheading a fundraiser that will benefit the SPCA Alliance of Nash County. Dr. Pam Childress said the fundraiser will allow pet owners to purchase lights for a Christmas tree at the Nashville location. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 6, 2011 11:31 pm
4376.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS It was an exciting Sunday at Peachtree as the member welcomed many visitors to Peachtree.Sunday's large sanctuary poinsettia arrangement was presented to glorify God by Fran and Bobby Bunn in celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, December 25, 2019 9:48 pm
4377.	Nash County Rosenwald Schools celebrate reunion A special reunion was held April 21st to celebrate the Nash County Rosenwald Schools of the past but to also honor the few that remain. The Castalia School is one of a few still remaining and is being updated with intentions of becoming a multipurpose center. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, May 8, 2007 9:14 pm
4378.	The spare kid will officially become an adult Our son Lowell is the master of an "off the wall" conversation. After not seeing him for hours, he might pop out of his room and ask, "What do you know about Karl Marx?" or "Hey, you don't care if I take the motor off the vacuum, do you?" Sometimes, there aren't questions, just comments on the way out the door. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:08 pm
4379.	NASH CO. PARKS & REC BASKETBALL RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Basketball Season: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 26, 2013 11:09 pm
4380.	DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The Micajah Pettaway Chapter met February 21, 10:30 A. M. at Braswell Memorial Library. Visiting prospective members Ginger Hayden, Annette Coggins, and Edith Whitfield were welcomed. Regent Dottie Barrett and Tracy Thompson, the local History/Genealogy Librarian at Braswell Memorial Library, provided information on sources to research our Revolutionary War ancestor. DEE LONG / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:16 am
4381.	Buffaloe takes first at Kyokushin event LOS ANGELES -- Christian Buffaloe, local Kyokushin Karate fighter, won the United States title(Lightweight division) at the Japan sponsored "16th Kyokushin Karate USWC Championships" in Los Angeles on January 26. Two months earlier, Buffaloe competed in the prestigious "12th Kyokushin Karate World Open Championships" in Tokyo, Japan among the best 200 elite fighters in the world. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 5, 2020 10:36 pm
4382.	Warriors returning to county RED OAK -- Mike Cook will be hosting another Ultimate Backyard Warrior competition on May 14-15 at his homemade course on Battleboro Road.The May 14 action will begin at 2 p.m., and the May 15 event will start at 10 a.m.Spectator tickets are $5. There will be a food truck, a live band and games.Parking will be at Red Oak Middle School. A shuttle bus will be provided. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 11, 2016 11:05 pm
4383.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS It was a beautiful Sunday morning at Peachtree. Mrs. Jane May, Pianist, played a beautiful solo.Pastor Whitehouse played a video presentation for the special music Sunday, the song, "Ancient Words," by Fountain View Academy. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, June 30, 2021 10:32 pm
4384.	Red Oak Alumni holds annual meeting virtually Alumni of Red Oak High School weren't able to gather in the traditional sense for their annual meeting but that didn't stop members from celebrating.The 102nd consecutive alumni meeting was held virtually on Thursday, September 17th via the Zoom platform.The meeting included remarks from guest speaker Gwen Tolston Davis, a 1964 graduate of Red Oak High School. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:37 pm
4385.	Bunn Bests Southern In Softball STANHOPE -- Due to their usual status as two of the area's most talented, consistent programs, Southern Nash and Bunn have engaged in plenty of high-level, entertaining softball showdowns through the years.Last Wednesday's meeting will not be added to that list.Bunn is currently peaking with a strong, deep club that brought an undefeated record into the matchup at Ladybird Field. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015 11:07 pm
4386.	Braswell honored on team ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The Wingate University Bulldogs have been picked to finish sixth in the preseason South Atlantic Conference softball poll. The poll is voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches. Three-time defending SAC champion Lenoir-Rhyne is the preseason favorite. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:12 pm
4387.	President Biden visits Nash Community College President Joe Biden paid a visit to Nash Community College late last week to tout a strengthening U.S. job market."A manufacturing innovation boom is happening all across America, not just in North Carolina," Biden told a small crowd allowed access to the event. His visit was carried live on multiple television channels in eastern North Carolina. STAFF REPORTS / Published Wednesday, June 14, 2023 10:47 pm
4388.	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
4389.	Solid Season Ends ROCKY MOUNT -- Even though they dropped their first-round postseason game last Friday, there is no reason to feel sorry for the Nash Central Bulldogs. Not when the Central baseball contingent loses just three seniors from a club that posted a 14-9 overall worksheet this spring under second-year head coach Jeff Mizelle. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:26 pm
4390.	Mudcats fall vs. Hillcats ZEBULON -- Lynchburg's Yu-Cheng Chang broke a 4-4 tie in the seventh with a solo home run off reliever Carlos Salazar and the Hillcats eventually held on for a 5-4 win against the Carolina Mudcats on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium in Class A Carolina League diamond action.Chang scored three runs and was 1-for-5 in Sunday's game for the Hillcats (24-12). He reached on an error and scored a run in the first and reached via an error and scored a run again in the fifth. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:55 pm
4391.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS SEPT. 13-17 Commercial Building PermitsRachel Taylor, 3635 N Halifax Rd; sign; $25,000Norris Morgan, 117 W. Church St; renovation/alteration; $2,300 Published Wednesday, September 22, 2021 10:43 pm
4392.	NASH COUNTY RECREATION REPORT NASH COUNTY -- Listed are recent results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Basketball League: From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:13 am
4393.	Bob Ross Bringing Back the Joy to North Carolina Wesleyan University North Carolina Wesleyan University President, Dr. Evan D. Duff, along with Art Curator, Jan Sullivan Volz, and President of Bob Ross Inc., Joan Kowalski, announced that more of Bob Ross' famous original paintings are set to adorn the walls of The Mims Gallery at The Dunn Center this upcoming holiday season. Bob Ross Bringing Back the JOY will be on display in the Mims Gallery of The Dunn Center, located on the beautiful NC Wesleyan University campus, from Monday, December 2, 2024 through Monday, January 13, 2025. Published Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:44 pm
4394.	Nashville welcomes Creative Kidz to town Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of a new childcare center last week. Creative Kidz opened in late March on Church Street in Nashville. The childcare center had been open in Spring Hope since July 2008 and recently made the decision to relocate to Nashville. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 26, 2011 10:42 pm
4395.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS I hope you all had a good week! Last week in the news I mentioned the Red Oak Alumni Banquet which is held each year. I glanced at the calendar wrong and was thinking it was being held last week but I was a week ahead of schedule. Sorry about that! The annual banquet is Friday night of this week. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:12 am
4396.	Pirates fall to Georgia Southern in tourney finale STATESBORO, GA. -- Griffin Benedict pounded out a career-high five hits with two home runs and six RBI to pace Georgia Southern to an 14-4 win over No. 20 East Carolina in the championship game of the 2009 Holiday Inn Eagle Invitational Sunday afternoon at J.I. Clements Stadium. Griffin highlighted an 8-run seventh inning with a pair of home runs to give the Eagles a 14-4 advantage. Matt Murray improved to 1-0 on the season after allowing two runs on six hits with six strikeouts. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:04 pm
4397.	Nash Central High student serves as Governor’s Page RALEIGH – Jessica Eubanks of Rocky Mount recently participated in the Governor’s Page Program in Raleigh. Jessica spent a week gaining valuable life experience and providing administrative support as a page for the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources for the week of June 23-27. Published Tuesday, July 1, 2008 10:08 pm
4398.	Southern Nash Middle School Honor Rolls Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year.The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, April 19, 2017 11:00 pm
4399.	Pirates finish sweep of Central GREENVILLE -- Trent Whitehead collected a career-best five hits and Devin Harris and Zach Wright hit back-to-back home runs for the third time this season to help No. 25 East Carolina finish off a three-game sweep of North Carolina Central on Sunday afternoon 20-1 in seven innings at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:27 pm
4400.	Delayed tourney concludes ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount has rarely played two baseball games in one day. But the Gryphons pulled off a two-game sweep on the final day of the rain-interrupted Rocky Mount Invitational Baseball Tournament Tuesday to finish with a 3-0 record and the championship title -- their 12th championship in the 32 years of the event and their fourth consecutive tournament title win. By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspodent / Published Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:19 pm