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| 4301. |  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
| | 4302. | 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
| | 4303. | 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
| | 4304. |  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
| | 4305. | 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
| | 4306. |  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
| | 4307. | 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
| | 4308. | 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
| | 4309. | 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
| | 4310. | 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
| | 4311. |  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
| | 4312. | 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
| | 4313. |  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
| | 4314. | 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
| | 4315. | 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
| | 4316. | 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
| | 4317. |  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
| | 4318. |  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
| | 4319. | 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
| | 4320. | 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
| | 4321. | 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
| | 4322. | 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
| | 4323. |  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
| | 4324. | 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
| | 4325. | 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
| | 4326. | 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
| | 4327. |  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
| | 4328. |  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
| | 4329. |  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
| | 4330. |  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
| | 4331. | 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
| | 4332. |  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
| | 4333. |  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
| | 4334. |  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
| | 4335. |  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
| | 4336. | 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
| | 4337. |  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
| | 4338. |  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
| | 4339. | 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
| | 4340. |  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
| | 4341. |  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
| | 4342. |  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
| | 4343. | 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
| | 4344. |  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
| | 4345. |  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
| | 4346. | 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
| | 4347. | 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
| | 4348. | 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
| | 4349. | 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
| | 4350. | 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
| | 4351. |  BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
I hope everyone had a happy Easter! At Beulah we had a busy week-end. The fish fry was at the Annex on Friday night. Thank you once again for your participation and continued support and fellowship. On Sunday, we met at sunrise for a great Easter service followed by a delicious breakfast at the fellowship hall.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:47 pm
| | 4352. |  Adams stars for Bishops
FAYETTEVILLE -- The USA South Conference has released it postseason awards in the sport of football with 60 student-athletes garnering accolades. Led by First Team selection Malik Adams at wide receiver, the North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishops had eight players earn recognition.Adams follows up last season's Offensive Player of the Year award with his third straight First Team honor. The Selma native caught a league-leading 11 touchdowns this season and ranked first in receiving yards per game (97.9).
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, December 1, 2016 12:14 am
| | 4353. | NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS OCTOBER 4-8
Frank W. Brown and Catherine L. Williams to Johnny D. Monday and Deborah Monday; 3836 Gloucester Road, Rocky Mount; $277,000Phillip W. Joyner, Gail Langley Parks and Daniel J. Parks to Gregory L. Ashley and Teresa T. Ashley; 3718 South Halifax RoadEugene W. Rose to ET Buyes Homes, LLC; 218 West Virginia Street and 220 West Virginia Street, Rocky Mount; $48,000
Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:50 pm
| | 4354. |  Mudcats fall on road
WOODBRIDGE, VA. – The Potomac Nationals scored three runs in the first inning, and held on for a 4-2 win in front of 5,116 on Sunday afternoon in Class A Carolina League diamond action at G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium in Northern Virginia. The Mudcats (21-21) dropped to .500 with the loss. The Nationals improved to 18-22.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:59 pm
| | 4355. | I vote no to NCC Bond
Allow me to add my “NO” vote to the question of another $9.5 million in new county debt for Nash Community College. Almost all public officials will be clamoring for a yes vote for the proposed expansion. We really need to consider what we want from a community college, what we need, what we can afford and what needs to be left to other entities.
Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:47 pm
| | 4356. | Early voting starts Thursday
In-person early voting for the November 2nd municipal elections will begin Thursday, October 14th at 8 a.m. Early voting will be conducted in the Board of Elections Office from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday, October 30th from 8 a.m. - 3p.m. Early voting will end on Saturday, October 30th at 3 p.m.
Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:50 pm
| | 4357. |  Red Oak HS Class of ‘64 celebrates 50 years
Alumni of Red Oak High School’s Class of 1964 met last Saturday to reminicse over the past 50 years. Twenty-six students attended the reunion event, which was held at the Red Oak Community Building on Saturday, April 19. Another event was held on Friday, April 18 at the Rocky Mount Shrine Club. Students were given engraved tea glasses and an up-to-date book with names, addresses and birthdates of all classmates and teachers.
Published Tuesday, April 29, 2014 11:25 pm
| | 4358. | Ephesus Community News
Rev. Dougald McLaurin brought us a wonderful message on Sunday morning, “At the Lord’s Table–So What,’ taken from Matthew 26:20-30. During the offertory, he sang a special “Feel The Nails.” He led the Commissioners’ Service and many hearts were stirred.
By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, July 8, 2008 10:07 pm
| | 4359. | The NFL and free speech
Dear Editor:Football season is fast approaching and I want to share with you something that continues to irk me. The NFL states that it fully supports free speech and expression by its rank and file and an occasional non-member or two. That is definitely not a true statement.
LETTERS / Published Wednesday, September 11, 2019 10:31 pm
| | 4360. | Nash Health Care considers teaching status
The Board of Directors of Nash General Hospital is considering an arrangement that would allow the hospital to act as a teaching hospital for Brody School of Medicine or for the proposed Campbell School of Medicine in the future. The arrangement, if approved, would allow third and fourth year medical students to work on the campus and would also establish an intern and residency program.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, July 5, 2011 11:48 pm
| | 4361. | Ephesus Community News
On March 20 several Women on Mission ladies traveled to the LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center near Asheville, NC, for the Missions Extravaganza and 118th Annual Meeting of the Woman’s Missionary Union of NC which lasted all weekend. Those attending were Margie Collie, Martha Edwards, Sue Rouse, Linda McLaurin, Jane Bryant, Elaine Lewis, Stacie Mulholand, and Debbie Phillips. They were accompanied by Tar River Director of Missions, Dougald McLaurin. This was a very inspirational and informative event. The ladies returned with refreshed hearts towards mission work.
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:52 pm
| | 4362. |  Granny and her wedding ring
My pastor once used the above verse during a sermon. As soon as he started reading it, my mind drifted off to my years as a teenager. It reminded me of something my Granny once told me.I loved to hear her tell a story. One day I noticed a wedding band on her finger and said, "What's that Granny? You aren't married?""Oh, yes I am", she replied, "more years than I care to count."
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:22 pm
| | 4363. | Results of Major Contested Races
The following results are votes cast in Nashville and Nash County (Nashville numbers are election day only, totals were not available at press time)
Published Wednesday, November 7, 2012 12:46 am
| | 4364. |  Preston “Pug” Moore named to Hall of Fame
Preston “Pug” Moore was one of nine people inducted into the Twin County Hall of Fame on November 10. The induction took place at Edgecombe Community College during a banquet. Moore was a lifelong Rocky Mount resident and a master craftsman of 18th Century furniture. Moore passed away in 2003.
Published Tuesday, December 13, 2011 11:05 pm
| | 4365. |  RED OAK NEWS
The youth of Red Oak United Methodist Church are setting an example not only for their adult members, but for the community at large. On Nov. 16, they traveled door to door in the community bearing balloons and smiles, inviting families to join them in worship and sharing about some of the great things happening in and through ROUMC. On Nov. 22, they met for a night of bowling.
Suzy Pearce / Published Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:00 pm
| | 4366. | NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS
Clifton Lee Bush and Vera A. Bush to Christy Pate; Section 1, Northgreen Village, Part 6, Lot 469; $248,000South Pacific, LLC to Truesa Hopkins; 119.82 acresBrandon Hamm and Jennifer Hamm to Jamie Strickland Collins, Lois Strickland and Eddie Forrest Strickland; 1.484 acres in Spring Hope; $200,000Flash Market, LLC to Bengal Portfolio Owner, LLC; 109 West Nash Street, Spring Hope; $2,141,565
Published Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:32 pm
| | 4367. | County meets on social worker crisis
The Nash County Board of Commissioners met behind closed doors Monday, likely to discuss its recent social worker calamity.Time is up on a 30-day deadline given by the state for the county to complete a series of social services improvements in the aftermath of the violent death of a child in a Nashville home under investigation for child abuse claims.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:11 pm
| | 4368. | EPHESUS NEWS
During Sunday’s worship service we observed the 125th birthday of WMU NC with the Acteens and Women on Mission providing skits reminiscing all of the different missions that have come about over the decades to make WMU what it is today.
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, February 22, 2011 10:48 pm
| | 4369. | Southern Nash graduate named National Agri-Entrepreneur by FFA
Robert Glover, 18, of Bailey, N.C., is one of 10 students from across the country who will receive a National Agri-Entrepreneurship Award and $1,000 during a ceremony at the 80th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 26. The award program recognizes young people who start or are planning to start businesses. Robert, the son of Robert and Sheila Glover, owns and operates RG Plants, an enterprise that raises certified, micro-propagated, virus-indexed strawberry plants that are free from disease and insects. He offers strawberry plugs in a 50-cell plastic tray, as well as tips, which are plants that have been cut from the field but are not rooted.
Published Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:53 pm
| | 4370. |  THE PATS POUR IT ON
WILSON -- Much has changed within the Faith Christian School baseball program, but one constant still remains -- success.FCS won back-to-back state titles over the past two years under Coach Greg Clifton, who stepped down from his position last June to become the skipper at North Carolina Wesleyan College.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:41 pm
| | 4371. |  Running Festival set for next weekend
A lot of folks in Nashville knew the late Frank Hedgepeth as a business owner involved in the community, but he also loved sports.That's what his son Travis Hedgepeth remembers most about his father who died at 53 in 2007 after a 16-month battle with cancer."He loved sports," the younger Hedgepeth said last week. "My fondest memories of him involve sports, either playing or watching."
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:29 pm
| | 4372. |  Nash 4-H’ers earn top honors at State Congress
Three Nash County 4-H’ers received top honors during the recent State 4-H Congress. This year’s 4-H Congress, held in Raleigh June 21 through 24, attracted 541 youth and their adult leaders for activities including presentations on a variety of subjects, leadership and citizenship training, service opportunities, officer elections and more.Taylor Tyson, 17, daughter of Sharon and Jeff Tyson of Nashville, was inducted into the 4-H Honor Club, one of the highest honors a 4-H’er can achieve.
Published Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:30 pm
| | 4373. | Hopper, Ezzell marry
Melissa Belle Hopper and Jerry Lee Ezzell, Jr. were married at 4 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Parkwood Baptist Church, Rocky Mount.
Published Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:18 pm
| | 4374. | It’s time North Carolina’s GOP returns to free market economics
Dear Editor,Someone please explain the NC GOP’s approach to our jobless problem. Commerce Sec. Sharon Decker refers to it as “privatizing,” but includes it within the Commerce Deptartment, dependent of public financing, govvernment controls and planning.
Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:46 pm
| | 4375. |  NNHS Takes 3rd Spot
RED OAK -- Northern Nash's girls tennis building project took a huge step in the right direction this season as the young Lady Knights, with only one senior, posted an impressive 10-4 record.While that mission was accomplished in strong fashion by Coach Elaina Ingram's club, the next upward goal is obvious -- the Lady Knights now have to find a way to crack into the Top-Two of the competitive Big East Conference standings.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:38 pm
| | 4376. |  Caseys travel Core Sound to produce documentary
The authors of Sound People, a book based on interviews with natives of Down East Carteret County, are documenting the cultural heritage of Carteret County communities that border Core Sound. The interviews reveal that centuries-old traditions and lifestyles that have passed from generation to generation are now struggling to survive. This quest to record what may be only a memory in the not too distant future was the impetus for residents from 3 counties, Craven, Pamlico, and Carteret, to create a new non-profit, the North Carolina Coastal Heritage Association.
Published Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:29 pm
| | 4377. | Ephesus Community News
We want to welcome all of you people that are not in church. We have a seat for you and the plan of Salvation so that you can be saved and prepare for heaven and eternal life with God.
By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:52 pm
| | 4378. |  A Shelton Salute
LOUISBURG - When formulating plans for the first Lee Fowler Day in 2006, the people at Louisburg College had students like Dana Shelton in mind.
Shelton, a sophomore softball player from Southern Nash High, has been simply perfect in the classroom during her tenure at LC.
Shelton has maintained a 4.0 grade-point average while also being a key performer for the Lady Hurricanes, who always boast one of the top squads in the Region X softball standings.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2007 12:10 am
| | 4379. | NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS APRIL 4 - APRIL 8
A&M Company, Tommie L. Addison, Nelson Mann, Loretta M. Addison and Linda Mann to Dunimus Outreach Ministries, Inc.; 1230 SW Main Street, Rocky MountRandy Lee Weaver and Patricia Dildy Weaver to Melissa Lewis; Holly Oak, Lot 24Robert L. Worrell to Sylvia Barajas; Section 3, Bunn Farm, Phase 2, Block D, Lot 15; $220,000
Published Wednesday, April 13, 2022 8:04 pm
| | 4380. | JANE EDWARDS SAUNDERS
Published Friday, November 1, 2019 3:10 pm
| | 4381. | NASH CO. PARKS AND REC SCORES
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are last weekend’s results from sports action from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department:
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 12, 2011 10:40 pm
| | 4382. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The members of Peachtree Baptist Church would like to wish everyone a very blessed Merry Christmas and a New Year so full of hope and faith. You may pick-up your poinsettias next Sunday.Flower Calendar sign-up sheets for 2021 are in the Narthex. Please get one, fill-out and return.
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, December 23, 2020 10:55 am
| | 4383. |  Bulldogs will host FB event
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School will be hosting a Football Team Camp for anyone interested in joining the Bulldogs’ roster this fall.
The event will start July 23 at 1 p.m. and run through the afternoon of July 25. Cost is $25 per player.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 18, 2007 12:14 am
| | 4384. |  STATEMENT MAKERS
RED OAK -- It was over almost before it ever started during last week's Big East Conference volleyball match between surging Southern Nash and homestanding Northern Nash.Southern Nash, under veteran head coach Melanie Hicks, made a strong push in the Big East standings last season and came up just short of reaching the Class 3-A State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 18, 2019 10:33 pm
| | 4385. | Mt. Zion FWB Church News
I missed Sunday school and church again today. Just not able to go. I pray tomorrow will be a better day for me.
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, January 20, 2009 10:28 pm
| | 4386. |  Red Oak Community News
Members of the Northern Nash Senior High Class of 1980 are planning their 30 year class reunion. If you are a class member and have not received a registration packet, please send contact information to NNSH1980@yahoo.com or call (252)937-8127. Registrations are due no later than August 1, 2010.
SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:35 pm
| | 4387. | NEW-6 baseball kicks off
NASH COUNTY -- When Nash County’s high school baseball teams finally hit the field today for their NEW 6 Conference openers, they’ll all be coming off at least a one-week break. Some have been off the diamond for as many as nine days (Rocky Mount, Southern Nash).
By Charles Alston, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 25, 2008 10:44 pm
| | 4388. | Unbeaten clubs set to tangle
ROCKY MOUNT -- Maybe it's not a natural rivalry game, but there is still a huge buzz surrounding Friday's prep football showdown between Nash Central and Bunn.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:28 pm
| | 4389. |  Local cancer survivors celebrate birthdays
Around 500 survivors, caregivers and family of survivors came out to Englewood Baptist Church Monday night for Relay for Life’s annual Survivor Dinner.
Nash County Ruritans sponsor the event, serving meals to those in attendance.
Tony Russ was the guest speaker for the event.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 20, 2010 11:08 pm
| | 4390. |  Castalia honors vets at July 4th Celebration
Veterans were at the forefront of celebrations last Thursday, as Castalia celebrated another successful July Fourth. Prior to the start of the parade on July 4, a special Veterans Recognition Service was held at Small Town USA.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:00 pm
| | 4391. | NCWC STUDENT-ATHLETE HONOREES
ROCKY MOUNT -- Listed is a complete list of winners from the North Carolina Wesleyan College Department of Athletic's 51st Annual Awards Ceremony, which was held April 18 in the Garner Lobby of the Dunn Center on the NCWC campus:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:24 pm
| | 4392. |  Reasonably priced advice and a lesson too!
There is no truth to the rumor that Nash Institute of Technology will soon have me teach a course in DC current - despite the fact that I could teach it better than new graduates of electrical engineering schools. In the Army, a young officer recently graduated from college can be perceived as a 90-day wonder. I am not a 90-day wonder when it comes to DC current. A man of my age, yesterday, 80 percent through my seventh decade, I am the experienced sergeant rather than the novice lieutenant.
Published Wednesday, September 16, 2015 10:32 pm
| | 4393. | STEP brings engineers into schools
STEP, the Strategic Twin-Counties Education Partnership, recently hosted a series of Lunch with an Engineer with area high school students. STEP is an educational nonprofit whose mission is to help create a talent pipeline through collaboration within public schools, community colleges, and employee sectors. STEP has been in existence since 2012.
Published Wednesday, January 1, 2020 10:02 pm
| | 4394. |  West Mount Ruritans sponsors golf tourney, raise over $12,000 for Duke Children’s Hospital
Members of the West Mount Ruritan Club are known for their continuous service to the Nash County community and the community at large. This past April they made a decision to sponsor a golf tournament to benefit the Duke Children’s Hospital. Bayden Collins, an associate member of the club, is an 8-year-old who had a life-saving kidney transplant at Duke when he was 2-years-old.
Published Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11:10 pm
| | 4395. | Southern Nash Middle School Honor Rolls
SIXTH GRADE - A HONOR ROLL Mia Ballance, Maritza Barcenas-Morales, Avery Bass, Nathan Batten, Amelia Boykin, William Brantley, Zoe Comerford, Trenton Dalton, Elisabeth Hacker, Grace Leake, Kameron Price, Andrea Rangel-Sanchez, Lauren Renfrow, Brooklyn Rice, Kyra Rogers, Cassie Sanders, Caleb Sykes, Natalia Tovar and Santiago Vargas-Ugarte
Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022 10:36 pm
| | 4396. |  ON THE RISE AGAIN
ROCKY MOUNT -- Two teams with a strong softball tradition -- both currently and in the past -- met Monday for a frigid non-league fast-pitch showdown. The contest featured a battle between host Nash Central and Bunn -- and a battle with the elements as high winds and cool temperatures meant that players from both sides were as bundled up as possible.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:52 pm
| | 4397. | Honor Lists announced at Southern Nash High School
The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System has released its Honor Roll and Principal’s List recipients.
Published Wednesday, December 31, 2014 8:19 pm
| | 4398. | Peachtree Community News
Lawrence and Karen Edwards had a wonderful treat last week-end when they got to meet their new grandson, Jackson Lowell Edwards. His family, Adam and Sarah and big sister, Lillian, came from Colorado Springs to visit for a few days. They visited in Greenville with his brother, Aaron who brought them to church on Sunday. Aaron and Adam lit the Advent candle of Hope, as their parents, Karen and Lawrence read the Advent devotional reading. Adam and his family returned to their home on Wednesday.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:28 pm
| | 4399. |  Chamber celebrates opening of 64 Marketplace
Before opening a business in Nashville, all Randy White knew about the town was what he saw passing through on Highway 64. But a piece of property on the eastern end of town attracted White to stop by one day and look around. White opened his business, 64 Marketplace, on that property on Eastern Avenue in March and said he hasn’t regretted his decision.
“I didn’t know a soul in Nashville when I came,” White said. “I liked the little town.”
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:44 pm
| | 4400. |  Brandt helps East Carolina best Rutgers
GREENVILLE -- Junior Kevin Brandt struck out a career-best 12 batters and fellow classmate Corey Thompson drove in four runs as East Carolina University (16-4) capped off a perfect week with a 6-0 win over Rutgers (7-11) Sunday afternoon at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:59 pm
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