The Nashville Graphic

4301.	NCC Foundation awards $240,000 in scholarships The Nash Community College Foundation awarded more than $240,000 in scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year at the Scholarship Awards Program held Thursday, November 1, 2018. The forty-third annual event brings together scholarship recipients and their donors as students are awarded scholarship funds, and have an opportunity to express their gratitude. Published Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:57 am
4302.	Thanks Coopers Ruritan Club for the recognition This is a bit of an awkward column for me to write but here goes! Last month, just before Thanksgiving, I was covering an event. I cover events a lot, obviously, and this was an event I cover every year. The event was to recognize volunteers who make the Coopers Ruritan Club a success. As part of the event, there's a few special awards given out. Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, December 4, 2019 10:42 pm
4303.	Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Carolina Physical Therapy Nashville's Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate Carolina Physical Therapy Associates, Inc. The company was formerly Progressive Rehab and owned by Kelly Jenkins. Carolina Physical Therapy Associates is a Rocky Mount based private physical therapy practice owned and operated by Sue Ella Johnson, President, Jerry Strickland, Vice President and Jeff Agan, Vice President. Published Wednesday, March 25, 2015 10:43 pm
4304.	Area standout saluted at ECU GREENVILLE - East Carolina University junior first baseman Spencer Brickhouse and senior distance runner Grace Sullivan have been named ECU's Most Outstanding Male and Female Scholar-Athletes for the 2018-19 academic year.The duo was honored at the 30th Annual Breakfast of Champions last Saturday at the Murphy Center on the ECU campus. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:57 pm
4305.	Nashville Athletic Youth Day set for July 18 Youth ages five to 18 will have plenty to do next Saturday, as the Brooklyn Area Community Watch presents the fourth annual Nashville Athletic Youth Day. The all-day event, set for Saturday, July 18, will feature many different athletic activities, including 3-on-3 basketball, tag football, relay and track and field events and kick ball. In addition, there will be activities for the younger kids, including an egg on spoon game, bingo and frisbee. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:48 pm
4306.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS All mothers at Beulah received a lovely carnation Sunday. I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. I hope you were able to be with your mother if she is still living. If not, just remember all the good memories you have of her. If you are a mother, I pray your children told you Happy Mother’s Day or maybe came to visit you. My son, Danny and his wife, Beth came to church with us and that was really special. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
4307.	Ephesus Community News Anne and Phillip Murray and Johnny and Sherrie Murray spent several days touring and enjoying the Amish country recently. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:28 pm
4308.	Area mourns the loss of Nash County Commisioner Alford County Commissioner Jay Alford passed away on Wednesday, September 24, leaving a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners as well as in the hearts of his family, friends, and associates. Alford, who was the youngest commissioner on the current board, was just 46 at the time of his death from heart-related issues. Alford served as a county commissioner for nearly 10 years and was first elected to the board in 1998, representing Nash County’s Fifth District. Since then, he has served his community tirelessly, earning the respect of his colleagues and the appreciation of many of those citizens whom he served. By Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:18 pm
4309.	Hanging on to HOPE Fourth graders at Swift Creek Elementary School have created a business that’s teaching real life lessons and putting students in the Christmas spirit. Classes created “Hanging on to Hope” last year while studying business and as part of a reading unit in their Open Court book titled, “Dollars and Sense.” Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:00 pm
4310.	Bailey Elementary School Honor Rolls A HONOR ROLL THIRD GRADE Aiden Higgins, Christopher Lou Edmondson, Lizbeth Mez-Rodriguez, Alberto Garcia, Carter Manning, Addison Delgado Addison and Mercy Somieari Published Wednesday, December 3, 2025 10:01 pm
4311.	Downtown project price increases The extra work required for Nashville’s Downtown Redevelopment Project could wind up costing the town between $9,800 and $68,000. Nashville’s Town Council met last week during a special called meeting to take the necessary action to move forward with the project. One matter of business was to approve a construction contract with Narron Contracting of Middlesex. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 5, 2010 10:38 pm
4312.	Nashville welcomes Church on the Rise A Rocky Mount church has opened its first extension campus in Nashville. Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon cutting for Church on the Rise Saturday afternoon at the new facility, which is located at 211 W. Washington Street, beside Langley’s Town and Country. Church on the Rise opened in Rocky Mount in 1996. Pastor Richard Gurganus said the church started with just eight people and now has around 1,000 members. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 9, 2010 10:41 pm
4313.	Students, staff and parents pledge to “Change a Light, Change the World” Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools recently kicked off the 2007 ENERGY STAR “Change a Light, Change the World” program as part of the school system’s continuing efforts to save energy and to protect the environment. Progress Energy donated 200 ENERGY STAR fluorescent bulbs for the campaign kickoff and presented them to Nashville Elementary School principal Beth Lucas along with her students and staff. Published Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:58 pm
4314.	NCC Early College earns School of Distinction award With school back in session, students at the Nash Rocky Mount Early College High School have something to celebrate as the school was recently named a School of Distinction. Trent Mohrbutter, Principal at the Early College, received notice in August that the school was named a School of Distinction. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 14, 2010 10:58 pm
4315.	Nash County picking up pieces after tornado Survivors recount a harrowing escape of Wednesday's tornado while emergency management officials continue a massive cleanup effort.Steve Crone, who owns a mobile home park in Dortches with his wife Vicki, said the storm destroyed one trailer and damaged most of the others in the park off North Halifax Road."It destroyed my workshop," Crone said. "One tenant was home with his wife and dog when the tornado flipped their home upside down." LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Thursday, July 20, 2023 5:09 pm
4316.	Nash approves zoning limits for mobile homes Nash County's Board approved a text amendment they hope will raise the quality level of manufactured homes in the county. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:06 pm
4317.	Parents of NRMS kids hold meeting A group of concerned citizens, many of them parents, met at a Nashville church last week to discuss issues within the Nash-Rocky Mount School System. The meeting was led by Ethan Arrington, a parent of a child who attends Nash Central Middle School. Arrington held the meeting because of concerns he had about the school and the lack of interest the principal, Mark Cockrell, seemed to have with his concerns. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 6, 2009 11:13 pm
4318.	Castalia set for July 4th Castalia’s Fourth of July parade will be extra special this year, as it will pay tribute to three local World War II veterans. Anna Joyner, coordinator of this year’s parade, said Sgt. Linwood “Pee Wee” Harper and Cpl. Charles “Jack” Cone, both of Castalia, and Private First Class Herman Strum, of Spring Hope, will serve as the Grand Marshals for the parade this year. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:46 pm
4319.	Bulldogs take two from BHS ROCKY MOUNT -- Last Friday night’s season-opening boys basketball matchup between Nash Central and Bunn featured plenty of first-game jitters from both of the traditional area powerhouses. At times, the contest appeared to be a battle of attrition as the clubs struggled in their initial outings of the 2007-08 campaign. By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, December 4, 2007 11:00 pm
4320.	Crazy news briefs for some comic relief There is an old saying that if you want to feel better about yourself, then just starting hanging around people worse than you are. This does not seem to be very sensitive, and has many more offensive versions, but it does carry some truth.With all the government scandals these (3 out of 4 White Officials say it’s always Bush’s fault), sometimes we just need relief. So enjoy some crazy news items we’ve been collecting: Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:45 pm
4321.	Winner, Carpenter unite in marriage MACCLESFIELD – Lisa Michelle Winner and Christopher Jason Carpenter were married at 6 p.m. June 16, 2007, in an outdoor ceremony at Strickland Farms. Rev. Steven Narron performed the ceremony. Published Tuesday, July 31, 2007 11:26 pm
4322.	Accidents claim four over holiday Accidents over the Labor Day weekend claimed the life of four Nash County residents. On Friday morning, September 1, an accident claimed the life of three family members. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Brandi Rashaw, 22, of Nashville, was driving a 2005 Nissan Sentra that became disabled in the left lane of east bound traffic around 10:46 a.m. The emergency flashers were on, according to reports from the Highway Patrol. Published Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:26 pm
4323.	Joyner to speak at Nashville Chamber event Nashville's Chamber of Commerce will add a new person to its list of Distinguished Citizens at a special event on Thursday, March 3. The 25th annual Distinguished Citizen event will be held at Nash Arts and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. prior to the ceremony which will begin at 7 p.m.In addition to recognizing the 2016 Distinguished Citizen, the event also recognizes past recipients. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 24, 2016 11:09 pm
4324.	Halloween activities are a plenty in Nash County! Kids should have a scary good time Oct. 28 during the annual Downtown Nashville Halloween Celebration.Local merchants, county and town agencies are joining together again for the event.The evening of fun starts at 4 p.m. with a fall festival at HD Cooley Library with games, prizes and activities. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:29 pm
4325.	Domestic violence homicide numbers are staggering Last year in North Carolina, 79 victims of domestic violence died. According to the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence 2006 Summary of homicides, there were 35 child witnesses; 5 children murdered; 10 perpetrators under 25 years of age; 9 murder-suicides and 2 attempted murder-suicides. Out of the 79 people, 21 were males, 58 were females. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, April 24, 2007 9:44 pm
4326.	Grant funding to improve Barnes Street The Town of Nashville is looking at ways it can fund its portion of a streetscaping project for Barnes Street. The town has been awarded $675,000 for a Rural Transformation Grant from the NC Department of Commerce's Rural Economic Development Division. The grant funds will be used for streetscaping Barnes Street. The town hired professional grant writer Cara Rogers with Dorner Grant Consultants to write the grant application. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:28 pm
4327.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On Sunday morning the sun shone brilliantly, after several dark days of ice and snow. Peachtree folks were glad to be able to drive safely to church for worship. They greeted one another joyously. Sanctuary flowers were an arrangement of red roses, given by Lynn and David Griffin in memory of their son, Jonathan Kerby Griffin. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, January 24, 2018 10:32 pm
4328.	ALEX MAKES CHOICE LOUISBURG -- Alex Edwards was an impact player from the moment she first stepped on to the softball field for Louisburg High School as a freshman.Her presence, along with that of fellow ninth-grader Ragan Holloman, could not have been more welcomed -- or have come at a better time.Back then, in 2018, Louisburg had a lineup worthy of state title contest -- but there were a few holes that needed to be filled. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:47 pm
4329.	Auction kicks off Joshua's Toy Drive A toy drive to benefit local children in need has donation boxes going out this week and a first-ever auction this Saturday to raise money for the purchase of toys for Christmas.Joshua's 14th Annual Toy Drive, named for and started by Joshua Moore of Battleboro, started from the love in a little boy's heart and has grown into a regional drive with more than forty sponsors that puts new gifts under the tree for 500+ needy children in Nash and Edgecombe Counties. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 11, 2023 10:22 pm
4330.	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
4331.	Nash County approves budget Nash County Commissioners approved the FY2012-2013 last Monday evening, with one change requested by Commissioner Robbie Davis. The $85.4 million budget is a three percent decrease from the current fiscal year budget. The budget included no tax rate increase and no major fee increases were proposed. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:59 pm
4332.	Barton College announces 2011 graduates Two hundred and thirty-five Barton College seniors received diplomas on Sunday, May 22, during the school’s 109th annual commencement exercises. Participating in the ceremony were students who completed their baccalaureate degree requirements in December 2010 and May 2011, as well as candidates who expect to fulfill requirements over the summer. Published Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:43 pm
4333.	2008 YEAR IN REVIEW JANUARY -The bodies of Leona Johnson and Deborah Scriven are found inside a home at 1247 Compass Creek Drive in Rocky Mount with gunshot wounds. A third victim, Devin S. Criven was transported to Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Johnson was a secretary in the Uniforms Operations Division for the City of Rocky Mount Police Department. The incident is still under investigation. Published Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:24 pm
4334.	NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 7 DEMOCRATIC BALLOT 1. Profile Name: Rep. Angela R. Bryant Age: 60 Profession or background: Attorney and Diversity and Organizational Consultant Hobbies: Politics, Community Empowerment, Walking, Advocacy on issues of justice and fairness Published Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:12 pm
4335.	Why talk about one topic when there are so many? As I mentioned a few weeks ago, there are so many interesting “episodes” and comments going around my house these days, I’d try to keep a running update here before I forget them. Here are a few recent samples from my three-year-old, Kent: •Riding up I-77, we pass a shopping center. Kent who cannot read, leans over to his sister, after pointing to a well known pet store chain in the shopping center. “Hey, Holly [his 8-year-old sister], is it Pets Mart or Pet Smart?” Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, September 9, 2008 10:07 pm
4336.	NASHVILLE POLICE REPORTS INCIDENTSAn obtaining money/property by false pretense and credit card/ATM fraud was reported on 5/18/15 at Wendy's, 1200 Eastern AvenueA larceny was reported on 5/19/15 at 922 Brake StreetA breaking and entering a residential was reported on 5/20/15 at 612 Haley Drive Staff / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:44 pm
4337.	Castalia budget public hearing is June 1st Castalia will hold a public hearing on June 1 at 6 p.m. at town hall to hear comments on the $212,000 proposed budget for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year.The budget includes leaving the ad valorem tax rate at .32 per $100 valuation of taxable property.Other line items of the budget include $57,900 for administration costs, $29,150 for operation cost, and a capital outlay of $5,000. JESSICA SMITH, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:39 pm
4338.	Approaching the New Year provides a time to reflect "Do your utmost to come before winter." (2 Timothy 4:21)Now that Christmas is over, our thoughts quickly turn to the year ahead. The truth is January can be one of the most depressing months of the year. Credit card bills come in from all that Christmas overspending. Winter means that we have very few days over the next couple of months that will permit us to pursue all those outdoor activities that we enjoy. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, December 28, 2022 10:35 pm
4339.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a lovely Sunday morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Fran Bunn in honor of her husband, Bob, to celebrate his birthday which was Friday. Special music was a vocal solo of "In the Garden" by Marta Whitehouse.Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon title, "Allow God's Sovereign Hand to turn up the Heat". BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, July 11, 2018 10:35 pm
4340.	School Board okays Red Oak for new school Nash County Commissioner Fred Belfield announced at the regular board of commissioner's meeting Monday that he will not support the building of the new elementary school on the current Red Oak Elementary site. "I have watched for 50 plus years the situation there in Red Oak," Belfield said. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 5, 2020 10:36 pm
4341.	Spring Hope announces new police chief The Town of Spring Hope announced last week that one of its own will fill the police chief position recently vacated. Nathan D. Gant was named Police Chief and began serving last Wednesday, June 19. Gant has served as a sergeant with the Spring Hope Police Department since 2015. He also served as a member of the Tar River Regional Drug Task Force since its inception. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 26, 2019 10:38 pm
4342.	Nashville man pleads guilty to federal charges James Edward Whitley pled guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering in federal court on Friday, May 13. Whitley, 65, of Greensboro, was indicted in September 2010 on 20 federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering. According to the indictment, Whitley, who is a Nashville native, solicited investors who lived on Bald Head Island, in the Greensboro area and elsewhere from December 2006 to around July 2009. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:40 pm
4343.	Nash County Commissioners visit Goldrock Nash County Commissioners made a special trip to the Gold Rock area on Monday afternoon, following their regularly scheduled board meeting. Commissioners were driven to Gold Rock by Chief Deputy Brandon Medina, of the Nash County Sheriff's Office, and were later joined by Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone. The Gold Rock area has been a topic of conversation among commissioners, who have expressed concern about the amount of crime and the appearance of the area. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:28 pm
4344.	Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I want the big t-rex and a Lego dinosaur t-rex. I want a shark and monster truck. I want cowboys Legos and Hot Wils. And I believe in you Santa and your elfs.Caden Peck, 2nd graderCoopers Elementary Published Wednesday, December 23, 2015 9:43 pm
4345.	New park seeks volunteers “We are making good progress on the park construction,” Mayor Alfred Wester said last week at the regular Red Oak town meeting held last Monday. “The contractors are making good progress in clearing the land, especially now that the burning ban has been lifted.” By Amelia Harper, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:21 pm
4346.	Celebrating the good days, coping with the bad There are several dates in the file cabinet of my brain that I will always remember. Some are good. The day Allen and I started dating (November 27, 2001 in case he's reading this). The day Allen and I married (March 27, 2004). Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2018 10:27 pm
4347.	Christmas time is here again, thank goodness I don't know if it is because I got a late start on my early shopping, but it seems like Christmas came in on two wheels this year.As I get older, I like to get my shopping down early and cruise into the Christmas stretch run. It can be challenging navigating crowds if you're not a crowd person.I was never much for crowds, but I sort of peaked that time in the hospital when I tore my gown open in sort of a biblical, shredded loincloth kind of situation. But that's a story for another day. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 25, 2024 10:17 pm
4348.	The Tourney That Wasn’t RED OAK -- The tourney that wasn’t wrapped up -- sort of -- last Wednesday at the Northern Nash High School Soccer Complex. The Big East Conference Tournament was supposed to be a three-day showcase of the league’s individual talent and overall team depth. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 3, 2010 12:46 am
4349.	Nash board chair notes county's performance Nash County fared well in 2018 and Commissioner Chair Robbie Davis has a list of accomplishments to prove it. Davis presented the State of the County address on Monday morning at the board's regular meeting, citing numerous accomplishments for the county in 2018. Among the accomplishments were many internal ones, including the hiring of a new retail economic developer and promoting from within the positions of Director of Social Services and Director of Human Resources. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 6, 2019 11:18 pm
4350.	Headliners Salon opens new location Nashville's Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new location of Headliners Hair Salon. The salon moved to 915 Eastern Avenue in Nashville. Headliners has been in business for 19 years. The salon was started by Darlene Floyd and was first located on Nashville Drive before it moved to 625 E. Washington Street, where it was located for around 17 years. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:03 pm
4351.	Man sentenced for high-speed chase involving child, puppy A 29-year-old Rocky Mount man will be serving eight years in federal prison after a high-speed chase in January 2023 where a child and puppy were in the car along with drugs and guns.Chi-Ali Bunn of 5893 Autry Road, Rocky Mount, plead guilty in September 2023 to possession of an unmarked short-barreled rifle and was sentenced this month, according to a news release from the Nash County Sheriff's Office, which was involved in the case along with Wake County and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:35 pm
4352.	A HOMETOWN HOLIDAY! Local events start Thursday • Nash Arts Center presents its annual version of “A Christmas Carol” beginning Thursday, December 1 at 8 p.m., and December 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. as well as on Sunday, December 4 at 3:30 p.m. Call 459-4734 for more information. Published Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:48 pm
4353.	Mudcats hit the comeback trail ZEBULON -- For the second consecutive day, the Carolina Mudcats spotted the Montgomery Biscuits a big 5-1 lead before coming all the way back to win the game in their final at bat 8-7 on Sunday afternoon before 5,924 at Five County Stadium in a Class AA Southern League baseball showdown. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 20, 2010 11:08 pm
4354.	Are we in the last days or in the end times? While talking about current events recently regarding Israel, Robbie and I recalled a miniseries from twenty years ago. It was called Revelations. The show's title had an "s" on the end of the name as opposed to the last book of the Bible - Revelation. The show questioned whether we were living in the last days. It followed a scientist's struggle between the logic of science (which offers proof) and the illogic of faith (which the Bible described as substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen). Hebrews 11:1 MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:44 pm
4355.	Some regulations are for our own good Recently it was suggested that small businesses “do“ make it on their own but many are encumbered by regulations. Well here are some facts that clarify that: First off only one of 11 small businesses make it. Many do not mature into the second year. The main reason is poor marketing research. Lack of second term funding or skill failures in management. Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:14 pm
4356.	Nashville Elementary to hold essay contest Webster's Dictionary defines a hero as "a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities." Nashville Elementary School wants to know who the heroes are in the Nashville community. The school is hosting an essay contest, "Hometown Heroes" during the summer and plans to announce the winner at the Hometown Heroes 5K, one-mile and Kid's Fun Run. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 29, 2016 10:38 pm
4357.	Outlaw requests county finance subcommittee Nash County Commissioner Wayne Outlaw wants commissioners to be more involved with the upcoming budget process in order to help find ways to cut costs to prevent a tax increase. Outlaw brought the item before the board last Thursday, following a meeting to approve a resolution that finalized the funding for the county’s capital improvement program. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:21 pm
4358.	Year in review, looking back at Nashville's 2006 Looking back on 2006, we have to wonder where time goes. Seems like we just got started on '06 and in a blink of an eye, the year was gone. Reflecting on 2006 for the town of Nashville, we went through some sad times, losing town notables such as Bobby Jeffries, retired Nashville Police Officer and town Santa; Elsie Clark, a volunteer to many civic organizations and our own 'Minnie Pearl'; LaVern Freeman, retired Nashville Fireman and businessman; and though he wasn't from Nashville, he touched a lot of lives here, Mike Lancaster, Southern Nash Band Instructor. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, January 2, 2007 11:09 pm
4359.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS Four counts of possession of marijuana less than 1/2 ounce, felony possession of a schedule I controlled substance and felony possession of a schedule III controlled substance was reported on 11/30/22 at 100 N Boddie Street A restraining order violation was reported on 11/29/22 at 1452 E Old Spring Hope Road, Nashville Published Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:02 pm
4360.	Please thank a volunteer today! As I write this column, a handful of volunteers are working, some almost around the clock, to finish the last minute details for the 27th Nashville Blooming Festival. Like many events organized by non-profit organizations, volunteers and commitment are hard to come by.This year's event, as it has since 1997, will open with all details finished and that same handful of folks running constantly throughout the event to make sure all goes as planned. Many of them wearing multiple hats before and during the event. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2025 10:05 pm
4361.	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
4362.	CHRISTMAS IS A SEASON FOR ENCOURAGEMENT "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." (Psalms 37:4)There are two people I never thought I would meet on this side of Heaven: An Internet reader from a community in which I wasn't known, and one of the individuals who had something to do with a voice I heard that led to my salvation. Let me explain. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022 10:36 pm
4363.	RM's Gryphons get past Hertford Co. ROCKY MOUNT -- Seems like the pollsters got it right when it came to these two teams. The Associated Press' No .4- and No. 5-ranked 3-A teams met at the Rocky Mount Athletic Facility last Friday night -- Rocky Mount and Hertford County, respectively. By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:28 pm
4364.	School Board hears public viewpoints The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education held a public hearing on Monday to allow the public to share their thoughts on qualities they'd like to see in the new leader of the school system. The 5 p.m. meeting only brought around 30 to the meeting and only eight spoke. Board Chairwoman Evelyn Bulluck said the meeting was for the public and the board would not be responding during the forum. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 28, 2015 10:54 pm
4365.	NC's Twinbill Split BUNN -- It was one of the most embarrassing losses in Nash Central's baseball history. But give the Bulldogs credit for a quick recovery during a doubleheader last Wednesday against non-league rival Bunn. Leading by 10 runs, the Bulldogs saw the host Wildcats complete a miraculous comeback with a 13-12 decision in the first game of the twinbill. By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 27, 2007 11:15 pm
4366.	Southern Middle rallies past Nash Central NASHVILLE -- The Nash Central Middle School Trojans lost a heartbreaker on Thursday afternoon at home to Southern Nash Middle School by a 30-24 margin. The Trojans again started a home game roughly as they took the opening kickoff but threw an interception on their second play from scrimmage. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:52 pm
4367.	Pandolfi returns to Cherry Hill Thomas Pandolfi will return to Cherry Hill on July 16th, bringing his audience-pleasing style and virtuosity to a 3 PM performance. First performing at the Inez venue in 2008, Mr. Pandolfi's 2017 piano selections have been tailored to suit the eclectic musical tastes of the late Edwina Rooker, whose generous bequest to Cherry Hill has made the mid-summer concert possible. The first half of the program will feature the romantic "Warsaw Concerto," followed by selections by Chopin and Liszt. Published Wednesday, July 12, 2017 10:25 pm
4368.	Fike's Rapid Fire Lady Demons too much for rest of league RED OAK - Perhaps no NEW-6 Conference team -- regardless of the sport -- has been as dominant this season as the Wilson Fike girls soccer squad. Fike, with a 23-0 record, has cruised past its competitors this year, playing only a single one-goal game (a 2-1 victory over West Forsyth at The Brittany Tournament last month). By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 10, 2006 12:04 am
4369.	Spring is finally in the air, and so is budget season Spring is here which means the days are longer and brighter, grass cutting season is upon us, flowers are budding and budgets are being crunched all across Nash County.Yep - it's budget season for county government and municipalities which calls for a lot of conversations about the economy, what's to come, how do we prepare, where do we go from here and how do we grow. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, March 23, 2022 10:55 pm
4370.	SANDY CROSS NEWS Pastor Julio Diaz gave the message at Hacia El Reno on Sunday afternoon followed by a fellowship meal.The Holy Grounds Café re-opened at Christian Fellowship on Sunday morning with the special being ham biscuits. Pastor Daniel Parker gave the morning message in the series "Essential" and the King's Kids had a virtual lesson that afternoon. Graduates were also recognized in the morning service. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:10 pm
4371.	Town looks at revenue options The Town of Nashville is looking at new ways to bring in revenues to the town's coffers but is limited due to cuts in revenues by the General AssemblyTown Council met last Thursday for a budget work session with Town Manager Hank Raper, who went over the various revenues the town is projected to receive in the coming fiscal year. As presented, revenues totalled around $5.5 million, compared to the current budget of $4.9 million. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 25, 2016 11:24 pm
4372.	Is the library the town's least favorite step-child? I know that as a moonlighting newspaper columnist, I am mentally limited by nature, but last week's big news out of Nashville left me confused, surprised, saddened and shaking my head. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 17, 2006 12:36 am
4373.	SEPTEMBER Kid's Corner One week out of every month, second graders at Coopers Elementary are engaging in literature circles. It's all about choice! Students get to choose the book they would like to read. As they are reading, they write about their books in their journals and they have discussions with classmates who are reading the same book. Published Wednesday, September 27, 2006 12:16 am
4374.	Sharpe sworn in as newest NRM school board member William “Bill” Sharpe became the newest member of the Nash-Rocky Board of Education during the Board’s regular meeting December 3. During a ceremony held prior to the meeting, outgoing board member Tem Meyers was also honored for his service. Four current board members: Anne Edge, Doneva Chavis-Battle, Bob Jenkins, and Franklin Lamm were also sworn-in to their board seats. Board chair Evelyn Bulluck was affirmed to her board seat. Published Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:29 pm
4375.	Lavern Freeman will be dearly missed by many Nashville lost one of its heroes last week. Lavern Freeman, retired owner of Freeman's TV and Appliances, passed away last Wednesday. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, October 3, 2006 11:08 pm
4376.	Danforth's Fun Run raises $4,500 for brain cancer "That is awesome!" Those were the words of eight-year-old Clara Danforth following a successful Fun Run for Cancer, which she organized. Clara's efforts brought in over $4,500, which will go to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The run was held after Clara began praying for two people she knew who are battling brain cancer. Clara said she felt God was calling her to do more and the idea of a run came to mind. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 17, 2015 11:34 pm
4377.	NC Wesleyan still unbeaten for year ELIZABETH CITY -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College men’s basketball team used a total team effort to secure a 24-point win over Mid-Atlantic Christian lastSaturday, downing the host Mustangs by a 77-53 score. The win moves the Bishops to 7-0 on the season, marking the third-best start in program history and the best since 2008-2009, when the Bishops started 8-0 en route to a Top 25 national ranking. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, December 4, 2012 11:35 pm
4378.	A real look at what law enforcement faces Sometimes, to really get the feel for an event you are covering, you have to take part in it. At least, that’s what I told myself as I was driving to Southern Police Canine last week. Richard Price had called me last Wednesday to tell me about a training they were doing. The training was called “hard target apprehension.” The course would end on Thursday and the law enforcement officers attending would get to take part in some real life scenarios, scenarios they had spent most of the week training for. Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:15 pm
4379.	Those silly moments we will cherish forever Anyone that's ever lost an important person -- especially a parent -- knows all about those moments that come up in the first year after a passing.Sometimes, something random will trigger a silly memory. I had one of those recently about my mama, who passed away in March.I've seen a lot of ads for concealed carry classes and self-defense sessions for women lately. It reminded me of the time Mama decided to take one of those classes (she did both, about 30 years apart). Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:38 pm
4380.	January doesn't have to be cold, dark and dreary Now that Christmas is over, our thoughts quickly turn to the year ahead. The truth is January can be one of the most depressing months of the year. Credit card bills come in from all that Christmas overspending, and winter, if not already here, is rapidly approaching, which means that we have very few days over the next couple of months that will permit us to pursue all those outdoor activities that we enjoy. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, January 2, 2019 10:49 pm
4381.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday was a beautiful summer day as Peachtree folks gathered at the church to worship. Special recognition was given to the fathers present on this Fathers' Day. With the help of the children present, Linda Edwards, Youth Director, gave a gift to all of the fathers present. The choir sang "I'm Standing on the Rock" under the direction of the pastor.For her sermon to the children, Beverly Wilson gave each child a sample of a fruit to taste. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016 11:21 pm
4382.	EPHESUS NEWS We began our celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ with an Easter “Son” Rise Service at Spencer’s Trace. This was a time of remembrance of the great sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross. Afterwards, we gathered for breakfast served by the Ephesus Baptist Men DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, April 26, 2011 10:42 pm
4383.	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
4384.	RM’s Morales helps East nab soccer tie GREENSBORO -- Unlike in football and basketball, Rocky Mount hasn’t produced a lot of All-Star caliber soccer players. In fact, only two soccer players from Nash County, boys or girls, have ever played in the annual N.C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star Soccer Games. CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:51 pm
4385.	White Oak UMC holds 200th Anniversary Service White Oak United Methodist Church held its 200th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration Sunday, November 4th. Members and guests filled the church sanctuary to worship and celebrate, some even being descendants of the earliest members from when the church was founded in 1812. Reverend Scott Shaffer welcomed everyone along with special guests including former pastor Reverend Caswell Shaw and his wife Pat and Reverend Scott Dawson, who offered Sunday’s sermon for the special occasion. Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher / Published Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:12 am
4386.	Intersections: God and Life In the previous three stanzas of Psalm 119, the psalmist is overwhelmed by a fierce storm of affliction and verses 81-88 is the low point of the psalm. The storm nearly wiped out his faith. In this section, the psalmist is coming through the storm. He is anchored to the sovereignty of God.He is standing on the rock. Verses 89-96 record the psalmist's faith-filled testimony about the permanence, power, and perfection of God's word. CARLYLE HALL / Published Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:45 pm
4387.	Longtime Spring Hope Commissioner turns over seat Spring Hope Commissioner Marion Clark sat on the Board of Commissioners for the last time Monday night as she turned her seat over to newcomer Drew Griffin. Clark has served on Spring Hope’s Board of Commissioners since 1999. In 10 years, she has only missed two meetings. That dedication, and her outstanding service to the town, led Mayor Buddy Gwaltney to present Clark with a plaque from both the town and its Board of Commissioners at the start of Monday night’s regular meeting. Within a few minutes of the meeting, Griffin was sworn in and took over as a commissioner for the town. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:00 pm
4388.	Hats off to a pretty good compromise! Tuesday night's eleventh hour compromise between the Town of Nashville and Nashville Junction developer Michael Hurt was certainly a nail biter.If you've been following the Nashville Junction development from the beginning, you know there has been some controversy - but not about the project. Most people, including myself, are looking forward to seeing the Junction come to fruition. It'll most certainly be a welcomed project for Nashville. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, August 4, 2021 10:47 pm
4389.	Momeyer Cowboy turns 100 years-old Nash County's oldest cowboy will serve as Grand Marshal of the 49th Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival Parade Saturday.Demo Tant celebrated his 100th birthday on September 21 with dozens of friends at the Momeyer Ruritan Club. He was later surprised with a parade in front of his home which also included citizens from all around Nash County, law enforcement, Nash County EMS and many of his friends. JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, September 29, 2021 10:50 pm
4390.	Nashville Council looks at changes for B-2 district Taking recommendations from its Planning Board, Nashville’s Town Council will move forward with looking into several changes for the B-2 Central Business District. During the Planning Board’s meeting last Wednesday, Chair Patsy King asked Planning Director Gene Foxworth about changing the setbacks for the B-2 District. King questioned the change following a rezoning request for a .64 parcel of property next to LaMama’s on Washington Street. The request was to rezone the property from A-1 (Agricultural district) to B-2 (Central Business District). Though the rezoning request was approved by both the Planning Board and Town Council, the developer of the property would have to abide by the setback request if it receives approval. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:25 am
4391.	TRAINING DAY Law enforcement officers and their canine partners spent last Thursday outside in the rain participating in a real-life training exercise. Southern Police Canine in Momeyer hosted the “hard target apprehension” training for four days last week. On the final day, a scenario was put into play to test the training officers had received in the days leading up to Thursday. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:15 pm
4392.	No graves found on Nash County Senior Center property NASHVILLE - What appeared to be a "grave curb" around an enclosed area outside the Nash Senior Center is now nothing but a pile of rubble, as the site has been cleared for development after initial concerns that there might be a small cemetery there.As reported in the April 2, 2025 edition of The Graphic, "Rezoning request unearths grave concern," the suspected gravesite, big enough for four plots, was initially questioned by local historian and Nashville planning board member Ross Strickland when Nash County applied to rezone the area to accommodate planned Senior Center expansion. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 27, 2025 10:29 pm
4393.	Cherry Hill Plantation presents winter concert Franz Schubert's song cycle, "Winterreise" or winter songs , will be presented at Cherry Hill plantation on Sunday, February 5 at 3:00 PM. Written for voice and piano, the work was first published in 1828 and is in the forefront of the song cycle genre. Baritone Marc Callahan and pianist Thomas Otten will perform.Marc Callahan, a Pennsylvania native, received his Bachelor's Degree from Oberlin College and his Master's and Doctor's degrees from the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. As a Rotary Scholar, Dr. Callahan was able to pursue his studies in France. Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:38 pm
4394.	Faith Christian Ministries celebrates anniversary It was December 1982 when Nashville resident Faye Gardner had a vision to provide clothing and food to needy families. She was managing a store for a friend and had been praying for six months to find her calling. She was at work when that calling came. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 22, 2006 11:05 pm
4395.	Bits and pieces of unbelievable news With apologies to Monty Python, it’s now time for something completely different ... KOMO News in Seattle is reporting that former National Guardsman Gary Pfleider II has been billed $3,175 (the total with interest) for missing equipment that did not make it home when he did. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:31 pm
4396.	Right between the eyes "For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones..." (Psalms 37:28)We often think that God is never around for the little things. That's mainly because the only time we ever look for him is when hard times come our way. The truth is God is always with us and reveals himself to us in small ways, too. Mike Ruffin / Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:38 pm
4397.	SANDY CROSS NEWS Christian Fellowship Church enjoyed the morning message on Sunday given by Pastor Daniel Parker; it was the third message in the "Windows & Gates" series. Sandy Cross United Methodist Church held drive-in worship service this past Sunday. The children enjoyed their virtual Sunday School lesson "A Temple For God."Vaughan's Chapel continues to have service in the sanctuary every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, August 19, 2020 10:45 pm
4398.	Nash County Farm Bureau celebrates new facility Just seven months after breaking ground for a new facility, Farm Bureau has opened in its new headquarters. A special ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration was held last Thursday for the new facility, which opened on Eastpoint Avenue, behind the Wendy’s off of Eastern Avenue. The new facility is over 6,700 square feet, over 1,000 square feet larger than the former one. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:12 am
4399.	Rediscovering Nash County We’re diligently working updating data and information, finishing up advertisements and starting the production process of the Nashville Graphic’s 2012-2013 edition of Discover Nash County Guidebook. As many of you know, this book is an all inclusive guide to anything and everything in Nash County. It includes demographic information for Nash County and each municipality located here. You’ll find information about recreation, scenic places and historical locations along with fun stuff to do around the county. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:44 pm
4400.	Traditions, new and old, are really the glue of any town Fall-like weather is finally here and so are the plethora of events happening here in town and neighboring areas!I've always heard once Labor Day arrives the rest of the year flies by. I believe that to be more accurate each and every year. We've just begun to start enjoying crisp fall mornings but yet the Christmas holiday is rolling towards us at rapid speed. I guess the key is to take time to enjoy all of the happenings rather than rushing to the next season before it arrives. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10:26 pm