| 4601. | American Legion hosts annual ladies appreciation event
American Legion Post 110 of Nashville held its annual Ladies Night in March recognizing the Ladies Auxiliary and its volunteers along with other women in the community who support the local post.American Legion National Executive Committeeman David Shore served as guest speaker thanking the Ladies Auxiliary for their work, "The auxiliary does a lot of things, the background work, and it's appreciated," he said.
JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:48 pm
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| 4602. |  BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
Once again we want to thank all of you who came to the Beulah Church of Christ monthly fish fry on Reges Rd. We always enjoy the fellowship with you and look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. On Sunday Mrs. Frances Hedgepeth, our opening pianist, began services at 9:45 with Kenneth Massengale, elder, beginning services, songs and announcements.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, January 8, 2013 10:59 pm
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| 4603. |  Southern counting on backs
STANHOPE -- A good coaching staff can always find the silver lining in a negative situation -- and that’s exactly what is unfolding with the Southern Nash High School football squad.Last season, the Firebirds endured a series of devastating injuries, especially in the backfield.As a result, several performers were forced into the lineup and rose to the occasion, helping SN to a 9-4 overall record and a trip into the second round of the Class 3-AA State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 6, 2014 10:44 pm
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| 4604. | Swift Creek Elementary School honor rolls
Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2021-2022 Swift Creek Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.
Published Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:31 pm
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| 4605. |  Commissioner calls for resignations
NASHVILLE - One social worker has been fired and more may follow them out the door in the aftermath of the death of a young girl under the supposed protection of Nash County Department of Social Services.Patricia Ricks, 72, faces murder charges of first-degree murder and child abuse in the Feb. 7 bludgeoning death of her granddaughter, 8-year-old Christal Lane.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:39 pm
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| 4606. |  MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
We had 77 in attendance today. Somebody was gone somewhere. Maybe to visit Dad since today is Father’s Day. Darrell Matthews read a poem, a tribute to fathers. Zach Tyner read the Bible verse for today. Our choir sang “The Family of God” for the call to worship. Pastor Bogle welcomed everyone to worship service.
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:56 pm
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| 4607. |  BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
Well friends, its that time again. Please mark your calendars and attend our monthly fish fry this Friday night from 5-8 p.m. at the Beulah Church of Christ annex on Reges Rd. We look forward to seeing you for fellowship and great food. The rain over the week-end makes the temperature seem a little better. We pray everyone will be careful in this hot weather. Stay inside as much as possible.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, August 2, 2011 11:59 pm
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| 4608. |  Another exciting night at CLR
ELM CITY -- Mother Nature was smiling down last Saturday as drivers, crews, staff and fans filed into County Line Raceway for the 2nd Annual Four Cylinder Nationals. After running 2 laps of qualifying each ave 5 heat races, the fields were set both the Super Stock 4 Cylinder 40 lap $2,000 to win feature & the Pure Stock 4 Cylinder 25 lap $500 to win feature.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 22, 2014 11:27 pm
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| 4609. |  Strickland speaks at Memorial Day Service
A recent visit to Pearl Harbor served as the inspiration for this year's Memorial Day address. Lt. Miste Strickland, of the Nash County Sheriff's Office, recently visited Pearl Harbor and said she was humbled by her visit. Strickland served as the guest speaker for Nashville's Memorial Day ceremony, which was held on Sunday evening at Forest Hill Cemetery. The ceremony is sponsored each year by the American Legion Post 110, which Strickland is a member of.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:30 pm
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| 4610. |  My Sister's House receives grant from Mary Kay Foundation
My Sister's House was one of 150 domestic violence shelters recently selected to receive a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Foundation. The Mary Kay Foundation is awarding the $20,000 grants throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October to 150 domestic violence shelters across the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam for a total of $3 million.
Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:14 pm
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| 4611. | Citizens say “no” to apartments
Twenty-nine residents of Davis Farms and nearby areas attended a community meeting last Thursday afternoon to get more information and voice concerns about a proposed development of around 80 apartment units to be constructed on an estimated eight acres of property located off East Washington Street, across the street from Kerr Drug. Mike Stocks and Kevin Varnell of Stocks Engineering held the meeting outside at the southern end of Davis Street in Davis Farms.
JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Tuesday, March 18, 2014 11:38 pm
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| 4612. | Ephesus Community News
We welcomed Wayne and Nina Blemins into the Ephesus Christian fellowship on Sunday during the worship hour. We are glad to have them join us in serving our almighty God.
By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:53 pm
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| 4613. | Champs too much for NNHS
RED OAK - Even with the graduation of several key players from its 2005-06 state championship juggernaut, things are good these days for the Wilson Beddingfield girls basketball team.
And that's bad news for area opponents, including the Northern Nash Lady Knights.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 9, 2007 11:33 pm
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| 4614. |  Mudcats defeated on the road
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. -- Elih Villanueva matched his season-long outing, working eight solid innings as the Jacksonville Suns downed the Carolina Mudcats 3-1 on Memorial Day afternoon at the Baseball Grounds in a Class AA Southern League baseball event.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:31 pm
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| 4615. |  Excitement, disappointment, lessons learned
I know Christmas is near not just because of the calendar.A key indicator has been that my children have made fewer comments about "my future rest home" or my "expanding bald spot." Coincidentally, Wish Lists have been shared with me as Google Docs.It seems like a long way from my Christmas preparations as a child, but really it is not.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 23, 2020 10:55 am
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| 4616. |  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
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| 4617. | Peachtree Community News
Welcome back home to Niki Scott and her children, Zachary and Chloe. They are back in the area to live while her husband, Chris Scott, is doing a tour of overseas’ military duty. Grandma Jeannie Bennett will enjoy having them close by for a while. They moved here from Columbia, South Carolina and Zachary will be entering Kindergarten in the fall.
By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:25 pm
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| 4618. | Septic tanks failing in two subdivisions
The Town of Nashville is hoping to receive a CDBG grant to help extend sanitary sewer to two subdivisions in town that still have septic systems.Town Manager Randy Lansing told council members last Tuesday that there are 42 homes in the Regency Estates and Essex Road Subdivision with septic systems. Lansing said some of those systems are failing and residents have approached the town for help.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 28, 2021 10:32 pm
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| 4619. | North Carolina Wesleyan scores key road victory against CNU
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. -- Last Saturday’s much-anticipated gridiron battle between North Carolina Wesleyan and Christopher Newport lived up to its hype as NCWC spoiled the Captains’ 2007 Homecoming with a 42-32 victory at Pomoco Stadium.
From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:31 pm
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| 4620. |  MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
Robert Tyner welcomed everyone to Sunday school. There were 77 in attendance with one visitor. Welcome to everyone. We sang “Happy Birthday” to all those having birthdays this month. They were given candy by Carolina Modlin. Those with anniversaries this month were recognized also. They were also given candy. Robert mentioned several prayer concerns and prayed the closing prayer.
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, December 4, 2012 11:35 pm
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| 4621. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Peachtree folks had a joyous and exciting holiday season. Many had relatives who traveled from afar in order to celebrate Christmas with family. Now that the new year is here, it’s good to settle back into the usual routine. It’s time to pause to count our blessings as we look forward to 2014.
Barbara Hardison / Published Tuesday, January 7, 2014 11:23 pm
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| 4622. |  MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
Brother Bob Watkins welcomed everyone to Sunday school. Everyone with a birthday in December was recognized and given candy by A.J. Jones. Then we all sang “Happy Birthday” to them. All those with wedding anniversaries were also recognized and given candy. Reggie Tanner read the bible verse for today.
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, December 6, 2011 11:31 pm
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| 4623. |  Howard, Holland unite in marriage
Dale Garrison Howard and Dr. Aaron Seth Holland were married on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Charles Daniel Memorial Chapel at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Mr. Alan Dwight Bunn was the wedding officiant. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. William Bostwick Howard III, of Clinton, South Carolina.
Published Wednesday, February 5, 2020 10:36 pm
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| 4624. |  More The Merriweather
STANHOPE -- During its brief history, the Sandhills Community College men's basketball program has developed a reputation as being one of the most uptempo units on the Division III level of the National Junior College Athletic Association.Southern Nash coach Robbie Kennedy sees Emmanuel Merriweather as a perfect fit for that style of play."Offensively, with the ball, Emmanuel is really good,'' Kennedy said. "He is very difficult to guard one-on-one. He can get to the basket and get a good look."Sandhills likes to run the court -- they like to push the ball. Emmanuel is really quick and will be good in that system.''
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2015 10:47 pm
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| 4625. | Nash Co. wins vs. Wilson 13
WILSON -- Nash County Post 58 continued its fine play this summer with a 9-1 thumping of Wilson Post 13 in American Legion baseball action Sunday evening at Fleming Stadium.
Post 58, which improved to 5-1 on the season, used small-ball effectively all night to put Wilson out of its misery early. Despite stranding 14 runners on base Sunday, Post 58 executed five sacrifice bunts and made haste with five Post 13 errors.
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:29 pm
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| 4626. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship on a beautiful summer morning. The offertory, played by Jane May was a beautiful arrangement of "Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this Place". The Adult Choir sang "In Remembrance" under the direction of the pastor. Following the sermon by the pastor, the observance of the Lord's Table was shared.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:21 pm
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| 4627. |  MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
Our choir sang “This is The Day” for the call to worship. Pastor Ronnie welcomed everyone and prayed the prayer of invocation. Hymns of worship were “Praise Him” and “We’re Marching to Zion.” Singing led by Algie Jones, Jr. ushers, Tim Bass and Greg Manning received the tithes and offerings. Our pastor prayed the offertory prayer. The congregation sang the doxology and greeted one another. Our choir special was “Glad Reunion Day.”
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:47 pm
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| 4628. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On Saturday evening the Church hostesses at Peachtree Church did a superb job of serving the Thanksgiving meal to the church family and guests. They prepared the ham and turkey, and others brought side dishes and salads. As always some delicious and tempting desserts were served. The fellowship was warm and cordial. Attending with Alvin Edwards was his daughter, Cindy, and her husband, Howard Mitchell. It was a great evening.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:48 pm
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| 4629. |  “A Christmas Carol” opens December 2nd
Nash Arts’ 10th annual presentation of “A Christmas Carol,” the beloved classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim written by Charles Dickens, opens December 2nd, 3rd and 4th. The play also will be performed the following weekend of December 9th, 10th and 11th opening at 8 p.m. each night with the house opening at 7:30 and a 15 minute intermission, just like all plays everywhere. But something is different this year. Different and amazing!
Published Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:58 pm
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| 4630. |  Opening Sweep
CORINTH - Whether this will be a season to remember for the Nashville Hornets' football team is yet to be determined.
But the start sure was nice.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:28 pm
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| 4631. |  'Dogs Bite NEW
ROCKY MOUNT - Winning a state championship is the ultimate goal for the Nash Central High boys track and field team.
But that goal is unattainable unless a team experiences a wealth of success on the conference and regional levels.
Athletes need to do well in the league to qualify for the regionals. And they need to finish in the Top 4 in regional competition in order to make the states.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, May 1, 2007 11:45 pm
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| 4632. | EPHESUS NEWS
Youth Pastor Dan Crumley led our message in Word today from Ezekiel 20: 7 (NIV) And I said to them, “Each of you, get rid of the vile images you have set your eyes on, and do not defile yourselves with the idols of Egypt. I am the Lord your God”. We need a new vision when we face the obstacles of life; God is that vision.
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, March 15, 2011 11:06 pm
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| 4633. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
At Peachtree Baptist Church this past Sunday the congregation listened as Pastor Gene spoke of the many weeks of listening to all the bad news about the Covid-19 virus and the destruction it is causing. He said, "That it was so wonderful to hear the good news that the Covid-19 vaccine is now being shipped out across the country." Praise God.
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, December 16, 2020 10:37 pm
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| 4634. |  Nash County road to honor fallen soldier
A Nash County road will undergo a name change to honor a fallen soldier, Nash County Commissioners agreed on Monday. Thompson Road, which sits on the edge of Nash County at the Wilson County line, will be changed to Staff Sergeant Lucas Jr. Road.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:57 pm
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| 4635. | NASH COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATES
NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Sports Season:
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:59 pm
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| 4636. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a beautiful spring morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. The service on this Memorial Day Sunday was one that honored and remembered those who have served and/or died in the military service. The worship hour opened with a Memorial Day video presentation. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by CW02 Doug Hayes, who wore his army dress uniform.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:30 pm
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| 4637. | Mt. Zion FWB Church News
Today was Laymen’s League Sunday and we had a good service in the Lord. Our all men’s choir sang “Let’s Just Praise The Lord” for the call to worship. Kenneth Parker prayed the invocation.
By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:08 pm
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| 4638. |  MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
Advent Candle; Pastor Aycock read Luke 1:68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for He hath visited and redeemed His people.” He made comments concerning God’s forgiveness of our sins. The candle today was lit by Emily Winstead and reminds us of God’s forgiveness of our sins. Praise God for that forgiveness. Our pastor closed this part of the service in prayer to God for His marvelous grace and mercy.
Roselene Bass / Published Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:00 pm
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| 4639. |  Clifton Continues Success At Faith
WILSON -- During Greg Clifton's five-year tenure as Faith Christian School's head baseball coach, the Patriots have shared two conference championships and claimed another title outright.Clifton will be looking to add another piece of hardware to the trophy case this spring as Faith Christian has put together another strong -- although young -- diamond squad.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 30, 2016 10:55 pm
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| 4640. | Pickette takes over for Capps
ROCKY MOUNT -- It’s hard to replace a legend. So Rocky Mount High School did the next best thing when it came to Bernie Capps -- tab his understudy! Capps, who served the school for 39 years as its head athletic trainer, stepped down from his post at the end of the school year in June.
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Submitted photos by David Hahula / Published Tuesday, August 2, 2011 11:59 pm
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| 4641. |  A life that still touches millions twenty-five years later
On April 20, 1999, there was a horrific massacre at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado. Two angry young men took the lives of 12 students and 1 teacher. In all the sadness surrounding this awful day, there came forth an amazing story about a young 17 year-old junior named Cassie Bernall. "Do you believe in God", one of the young gunmen asked. Cassie calmly answered, "I believe in God."
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:22 pm
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| 4642. |  Alumnus to serve as NCWU board chair
Dr. Dan Crocker, a retired local physician and Chairman of NC Wesleyan's Board of Trustees, announced his plan earlier this year to hand over the reins to Vice Chairman Paul Bauer after serving in the capacity since 2018. Bauer began his tenure as Board Chair on June 1 with Dr. Crocker remaining an active board member. Bauer is no stranger to Wesleyan, as his father Dr. Raymond "Moe" Bauer, served NC Wesleyan for over 33 years in a variety of roles such as Head Baseball Coach, Director of Athletics and professor of both education and physical education.
Published Wednesday, August 2, 2023 10:12 pm
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| 4643. | NRMS explores adding middle school to relieve overcrowding
As the new building for Rocky Mount High School is scheduled to open in August 2012, the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board and administration are pursuing plans to use the existing building as a middle school. After a lengthy discussion at their work session Monday night, the board asked the administration to see if adding a middle school to the system would relieve overcrowding at the existing five middle schools.
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:04 pm
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| 4644. |  NASH COUNTY REC SOCCER RESULTS
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Youth Soccer League:
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
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| 4645. | NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS
Tony Whitaker, Chantise D. Bullock and Chantise D. Whitaker to Tony Whitaker, Chantise D. Bullock and Chantise D. Whitaker; 105 Abbington Court, Rocky MountHeather Lynne Pratt to David Wayne Pratt; 9625 Seven Paths Road, Spring Hope Patricia Pearl Williams and Kenya Marcela D'Jon to Patricia Pearl Williams and Kenya Marcela D'Jon; 211 North First Street, Nashville Christopher S. Moody and Kara L. Moody to Sahil Kumar; lot 8
Published Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:45 pm
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| 4646. | Coopers Elementary School announces honor rolls
THIRD GRADE - A HONOR ROLLMaggie Butler, Mialejandra Romero Hernandez, Oscar Salas-Vazquez, Ivy Sparks and Eden White
Published Wednesday, December 6, 2023 10:13 pm
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| 4647. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a beautiful Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship. It was on this date, 206 years ago, that the church first met and organized. Since that time many events have occurred in the world. The church building has burned three times, but God has always enabled this people to rebuild. He has continued to bless them as they have sought to honor Him.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, February 4, 2015 10:57 pm
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| 4648. |  SANDY CROSS NEWS
On March 1, Coopers Elementary School staff and students were welcomed back by members of the congregation of Sandy Cross United Methodist Church.Southern Nash Middle School received a generous donation from TechTerra Education and 3Doodler. The donation included 3D pen classroom sets with filaments and templates.
EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:49 pm
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| 4649. | Beulah Community News
Sunday at Beulah Church of Christ, we had a great day. It was our annual homecoming and it really turned out to be a good day. The weather was great, the service was great and the attendance was great. Our speaker was Dolan Baker. It was good to have him and his wife with us again. We had a good turn-out with our members, older members, old friends, new friends, and really had some great fellowship. Thank you all for making this special event so successful.
By WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, October 16, 2007 10:02 pm
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| 4650. | County oks design work for health dept. consolidation
NASHVILLE - County commissioners took the first step Dec. 16 towards consolidating the two Nash Health Department offices into the MedPark building, which is owned by the county on the grounds of UNC Nash hospital.Commissioners voted Monday to spend $239,950 for a contract with Oakley Collier Architects to prepare design plans and specifications for interior building renovations and to advertise the project for bid, with a preliminary cost estimate at just over $2.9 million.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 18, 2024 10:20 pm
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| 4651. |  Brown receives scholarship
Rocky Mount Academy has awarded the Ann MacPherson Weaver Memorial Scholarship this year to Davis Richard Brown who will enter RMA this fall in the ninth grade. Brown has attended Faith Christian School for one year, and, prior to that time, was a student in the Wake County school system, most recently at Daniels Middle School for sixth and seventh grades.
Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:59 pm
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| 4652. |  SANDY CROSS NEWS
Coopers Elementary School is now accepting applications for Kindergarten registration through August 21. Any parent can come by Coopers Elementary from 8 a.m. - 3 p-.m. Monday-Thursday for more information. Call 252-937-9035 if you have any questions.This past week Southern Nash Middle School recognized Mrs. Dollar for representing the school as Teacher of the Year.
EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:40 pm
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| 4653. |  Bulldogs win test vs. Bunn
BUNN -- Nash Central's hot start -- and Bunn's cold shooting -- helped provide for another victory last Friday for the on-fire Bulldogs' boys basketball squad.
Central led by as many as 13 points early in the second quarter before holding off a late BHS threat to score a 52-47 decision over the host Wildcats.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, December 12, 2006 11:12 pm
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| 4654. |  Mudcats win on road in SL game
SEVIERVILLE, TENN. -- James Avery pitched seven brilliant innings, and a three-run seventh inning broke a scoreless deadlock as Carolina won its second straight over Tennessee 4-1 at Smokies Park on Sunday afternoon in a Class AA Southern League baseball game.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 3, 2011 11:53 pm
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| 4655. |  Youth compete in livestock show
Nash County youth fared well in the 81st annual Eastern Carolina 4-H Meat Animal Show and Sale, which was held last Tuesday and Wednesday. Nash youth dominated the steer competition, which was held on Wednesday, April 18. Caleb LaHay's steer was named Grand Champion in the steer competition, with Lexie Lucas and her steer being named Reserve Champion.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 25, 2018 10:58 pm
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| 4656. |  Wife's surgery brings on home ethics issues
I mentioned recently that 2024 started with a bang at my house.The flu hit my two sons, we had one trip to the ER, one flooded aquarium and the feral-cat-in-the-house debacle that was recounted in great detail in this space.Well, my wife Kristi said to hold her proverbial beer and had foot surgery.Like any true adult, she let this foot issue go on for years until the pain went from "uncomfortable" to "Bowie knife through the bottom of her foot."
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 31, 2024 10:28 pm
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| 4657. | Daughters of the American Revolution
The Micajah Pettaway Chapter of the North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution met Thursday, May 21, 2009 for an 11 a.m. luncheon at Doubletree Inn. After Regent Margaret Barnes opened the meeting with the DAR Rituals accompanied by Alice Wynne Gatsis, Chaplain, everyone recited the pledge to the flag and American’s Creed.
DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:08 pm
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| 4658. |  Turning 16 during a global pandemic
Bring on the Chinese food.We get to pick our meal on birthdays and I've already made my choice for Hing Ta in Rocky Mount. I've told my dad to see if chicken fried rice can be purchased by the gallon.It's been a crazy year, so we definitely need to celebrate. I really thought I'd be getting my driver's license this week, but COVID has ruined that.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 10:40 pm
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| 4659. | NEW-6 coaches make diamond predictions
NASH COUNTY -- Rocky Mount is the coaches’ pick to win the 2009 NEW 6 Conference baseball championship.
In a poll of the league’s coaches taken a week before the start of the regular season, the Gryphons got five first-place votes and 25 total points (five points for first place, four points for second, etc.; no coach may vote for his own team).
That may not be a surprise. After all, the Gryphons (27-6 in 2008), skippered by Pat Smith in his seventh season, return six starters from a squad that won the NCHSAA 3-A championship.
Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:04 pm
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| 4660. |  SNHS FFA gets funding
The FFA program at Southern Nash High School is hoping to upgrade its facilities to better serve the demands of its growing program. On Tuesday, students, staff and members of the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education came out to celebrate a special check presentation that put the FFA program closer to its fund-raising goal. Waste Industries donated $5,000 towards construction needed for updates to the Southern Nash High School's Agriculture Storage Facility.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:38 pm
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| 4661. |  SUPER STUDENTS
LOUISBURG -- Every year, Louisburg College hosts its annual Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony at Taylor Center on the LC campus.Inevitably, Nash County is well-represented at this event, the latest installment of which came last Wednesday between games at the school's men's and women's basketball doubleheader.Among the Nash County honorees were Southern Nash's Leticia Cantera and Jennifer Salazar for women's soccer and Northern Nash's Coleman Cherry, Stephen Whitehead and Jermaine Jones for men's cross country.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:27 pm
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| 4662. | Tar River Orchestra and Chorus offer holiday events
The Tar River Orchestra and Chorus announced two holiday season special events added to their already scheduled concert series. This means that there will be three holiday concerts available to the area from the Tar River Orchestra and Chorus.Friday, December 6th the Tar River Children’s Chorus and Tar River Strings kick off the holiday season with their traditional Christmas Voices concert.
Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:57 pm
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| 4663. |  Theresa Shaw is recipient of Herman S. Prescott Award
While attending a conference in Orlando, Florida, Theresa Shaw was surprised to learn she was the recipient of a prestigious award.
Shaw, who serves as the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Nash/Edgecombe Counties, was presented the Herman S. Prescott Award on February 18 while at the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Southeast Leadership Conference.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:54 pm
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| 4664. | Early voting begins today!
One-stop early voting for the 2020 Primary Election will begin this week, on Thursday, February 13 and run for just two weeks, until February 29. Early voting sites will be the Nash County Agriculture Center in Nashville, Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount and the Mt. Pleasant Community Building in Bailey.
Published Wednesday, February 12, 2020 10:26 pm
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| 4665. |  NCHSAA releases an update
CHAPEL HILL -- Here is the latest update from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association concerning its spring sports season:"Having heard the updated information relative to schools remaining closed until the middle of May, NCHSAA interscholastic athletics will remain suspended until at least May 18.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:32 pm
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| 4666. | NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS
A breaking, entering and larceny was reported on 2/24/19 at 2840 Pole Cat Lane A fraud was reported on 2/25/19 at 7060 Frazier RoadA domestic was reported on 2/25/19 at 3637 Old County Home Road
Published Wednesday, March 13, 2019 10:33 pm
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| 4667. |  SANDY CROSS NEWS
On October 19, Coopers Elementary School was bright with students again. The staff and students were all smiling and very happy to be learning together in person again. Mrs. Crusenberry's second grade class performed a short skit in the school on Thursday to show Bulldog Spirit. Southern Nash Middle School staff have been enjoying "Spirit Days" this past week. There were a lot of dressed-up "Wacky & Tacky" staff roaming the halls on Wednesday.
EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:32 pm
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| 4668. |  Red Oak Wraps It Up
RED OAK -- On a day when Red Oak Middle School honored its undefeated 2005 boys basketball team, the Tigers made even more history. Eight years after that powerful squad, the Tigers repeated those undefeated heroics by capping off their 2012-13 campaign with a perfect record -- and a Tri-County Conference Championship.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:06 am
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| 4669. | Spring Hope Elementary Honor Rolls
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year.The following students at Spring Hope Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.
Published Wednesday, December 11, 2019 10:33 pm
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| 4670. |  Peachtree Community News
Memorial Day is the day for honoring and remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to insure our freedom. Many throughout past generations have made this sacrifice. Beginning in the 1860’s with the Civil War, many young men were lost.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:31 pm
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| 4671. |  Mt. Zion FWB News
I missed writing for you last week, but I never got enough information to write the article. Yesterday was a happy/sad day. Happy because I got to attend worship service and Jane and John Swain were here. But Earl was in Wake Med. He went from Nash General Friday night due to chest pains Thursday night and Friday morning. At first, they thought he may have had a light heart attack, but now they are not sure and running some different test today. Pray for him and our family.
ROSALENE BASS / Published Wednesday, September 1, 2010 1:09 am
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| 4672. |  Southern schedule released
STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School will kick off its 2012 boys soccer campaign on Aug. 13 with a home match against the Franklinton Red Rams. First boot is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the SNHS Soccer Complex in Stanhope. SN will be coached by veteran skipper John Matthews.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 3, 2012 10:34 pm
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| 4673. | Red Oak rezoning request to be considered
NASHVILLE - A 406-acre chunk of land that butts up against Red Oak's municipal limits will be considered by county commissioners for general rezoning, even without a sketch plan for potential development.The subject property, owned by Becky D. Smith and located on the north side of Red Oak Battleboro Road, east of the town of Red Oak Line, is currently split between two zoning districts;
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:16 pm
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| 4674. |  Seven year old fills in for the Soap Box
It is hard to believe it has been a whole year since the last time I got a chance to write for the newspaper. I’ve done a few of these now, and I know from seeing you folks on the street you like them a lot better than the ones Daddy writes. Just go easy on him, he is really old (he just had a birthday, too) and he makes a lot of noise when he walks around now.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:12 am
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| 4675. |  Pirates claim series versus So. Carolina
GREENVILLE -- Brad Mincey rebounded from his rough outing last week scattering three hits over seven innings as No. 13 East Carolina University (4-3) took the rubber match from No. 10 South Carolina (4-2) 4-2 Sunday in baseball action at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:21 pm
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| 4676. |  Mudcats master Mobile in SL contest
MOBILE, ALA. -- A four-run seventh inning sprung the Carolina Mudcats to a 7-3 victory over the Mobile BayBears on Sunday afternoon at Hank Aaron Stadium, giving Daryl Thompson his first win as a Mudcat in the Class AA Southern League baseball event.
The win snapped a five-game losing skid for the Mudcats, who improved to 2-5 on their current 10-game road trip.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 17, 2011 11:01 pm
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| 4677. |  Peachtree Community News
The congregation greeted Pastor Whitehouse on Sunday morning with a resounding rendition of “Happy Birthday”. He and Marta celebrated his day by having brunch, after church, with all of his children in Raleigh.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:49 pm
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| 4678. | Gryphons wrap up tournament crown
ROCKY MOUNT -- Montrell Battle and Dyonna Battle were the only Rocky Mount basketball players who had ice treatments Friday (Dec. 28) before hitting the court for their respective tournament championship game.
Both, as it turned out, put their opponents on ice, literally, as they each went on to garner MVP honors as Rocky Mount swept the boys and girls championships of the annual Nash County Christmas Tournament at Rocky Mount High.
By Charles Alston, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:21 pm
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| 4679. | Mt. Zion FWB Church News
It was exciting to have one new member, three visitors and a total of 101 in Sunday school.
Our choir sang “In My Life, Be Glorified” for the call to worship. Ronald Bass welcomed everyone and prayed the invocation. Congregational hymn was “Surely Goodness and Mercy.”
By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:08 pm
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| 4680. |  Blueberry season means we're halfway through summer
It's that time of year I become the Forrest Gump of blueberries.I talk abou blueberry pancakes, blueberry muffins, blueberry pie, blueberry jelly, blueberry smoothies, blueberry cobbler and blueberries with anything that involves cream cheese. I dream of making my mama's glazed blueberry bread but haven't been bold enough to try her sourdough recipe.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:29 pm
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| 4681. |  Hot Stove ceremony targeted
RALEIGH -- The 64th Annual Raleigh Hot Stove League Banquet will be held Jan. 28 at the McKimmon Center on the campus of North Carolina State University.Cost is $35 per person, which includes dinner. Tickets for a table of eight are $350.Action will begin with a silent auction at 5:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, January 21, 2014 11:08 pm
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| 4682. |  Six year old’s take on life as he knows it
Well folks, I’m back again this year to take over Daddy’s spot writing this story. It’s kind of funny, because a lot of people say that when he writes about politics, it is a lot like the way 6-year-old thinks. So, I just want to make sure you know it is me, not him. Plus, I am hoping the newspaper sends me the bazillion dollars they pay him every week to write this column. I could use the money.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 3, 2011 11:53 pm
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| 4683. | Sites pass swim guide test
Nineteen sites passed the Swim Guide test last week in the Tar-Pamlico watershed -- a sign that it's safe to swim in local waters at this time.Data was inconclusive or unavailable for an additional four sites: Woodstock Point at Belhaven, Plum Point and Bonner Point in Bath and Dinah's Landing at Goose Creek State Park.
Published Wednesday, June 1, 2022 11:10 pm
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| 4684. |  NASH CO. PARKS AND REC SCORES
NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Sports Season:
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 1, 2012 11:04 pm
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| 4685. | Nash County recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Nash County is joining with others across the nation to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month. In 1983, April was proclaimed the first National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this month, public awareness is promoted as child welfare agencies strive to ensure to protect the safety and welfare of children as well supporting and strengthening families and communities to prevent child maltreatment.
Published Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:56 pm
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| 4686. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a beautiful autumn Sunday, Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church. The service for the day was dedicated to the North Carolina Baptist Children's Homes. Cheryl Hayes, Peachtree's Children's Missionary Coordinator, introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Gary Issett. He is a Trustee with the North Carolina Baptist Children's Homes. Mr. Isset said that the theme for the Baptist Children's Homes in North Carolina is "Sharing Hope- Changing Lives."
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:10 pm
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| 4687. |  Wesleyan standouts honored
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. -- Behind a solid pitching performance by junior right-hander Ben Moore, the North Carolina Wesleyan baseball squad was able to salvage a USA South split with Christopher Newport over the weekend after downing the Captains by a 9-6 score on Sunday.
From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 4, 2008 10:43 pm
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| 4688. |  Keys unlock win vs. Mudcats
ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats came rolling into their series with the Frederick Keys on a four-game winning streak, but Tyler Wilson threw a wrench into the machine. Wilson (3-3) tossed a seven-inning three hitter in a 5-0 defeat of the Mudcats on Sunday in Class A Carolina League baseball action at Five County Stadium.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:46 pm
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| 4689. |  Mudcats fall in bottom of ninth
PEARL, MISS. -- Jordan Kreke singled home Cory Harrilchak with the winning run in the last of the ninth to lift Mississippi to a 4-3 victory over Carolina on Sunday night before 1,407 fans at Trustmark Park in a Class AA Southern League baseball matchup. The game-winning rally started against reliever James Adkins (L, 0-1) with a double to right-center by Harrilchak.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, August 9, 2011 10:45 pm
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| 4690. | Lois Wester Murray
Published Saturday, January 21, 2017 3:50 pm
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| 4691. | Rocky Mount earns state hoops crown
CHAPEL HILL -- Rocky Mount’s boys’ basketball team ran into little trouble en route to the NCHSAA 3-A State Championship title game last Saturday evening with Hickory. In its previous five state playoff games, it had won them by an average of 14 points.
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 13, 2012 11:24 pm
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| 4692. |  SN STOPS RRHS
NASH COUNTY -- Both Northern Nash and Southern Nash broke two-game losing streaks on the gridiron last Friday night.But Nash Central’s long skein continued in heartbreaking fashion against Hertford County at The Dawg Pound on the NCHS campus in Rocky Mount.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 17, 2014 11:09 pm
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| 4693. |  Bridge named for “Sneak” Lewis
A Middlesex bridge will now remind passers-by of the sacrifice law enforcement officers make in the line of duty. The bridge was recently renamed the Inv. Warren B. Lewis, III bridge and a dedication was held last Tuesday in the Nash County Board of Commissioners room. The room was full of family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 19, 2013 10:52 pm
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| 4694. |  League Stars Saluted
NASH COUNTY -- Even with a change in command, Wilson Hunt was able to maintain the recent status quo in the Big East Conference football standings.Hunt, which has controlled the Big East the past handful of seasons, continued that success this fall under new coach Stevie Hinnant.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Monday, December 23, 2013 11:25 pm
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| 4695. | Mt. Zion FWB Church News
We enjoyed a good Sunday school lesson about Jesus’ servant hood. He washed His disciples’ feet in example for them to follow by serving one another and mankind. The example still stands today. We are all to be humble and willing servants for mankind in the name of Jesus.
By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:25 pm
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| 4696. |  Planting resolutions demand a strong will
We just recently passed the last frost, so that means it is time for me to get going on my garden.Except this year, there isn't going to be a garden.After several years of one agricultural disaster after another, I'm giving it up. If I was a ball coach, I would have been fired for my string of losing seasons.I've written plenty about the massive garden my parents had every year. My daddy planted so much corn it was like he was going to supply Napoleon's army on the march to Russia.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:53 pm
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| 4697. |  East Carolina rallies to win C-USA series
CHARLESTON, W.V. -- Freshman Jonathan Holt delivered one-out, pinch-hit single up the middle to score Joshua Lovick to tie the score in the ninth and then scored the game-winning run on a suicide squeeze by Philip Clark to complete the comeback as East Carolina (30-17, 11-10) took the Conference USA ball series from Marshall (18-26, 5-13) by a 5-4 score at Appalachian Power Park on Sunday afternoon.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:30 pm
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| 4698. |  East Carolina opens with a home sweep
GREENVILLE -- For the third straight game, the East Carolina University pitching staff held Youngstown State’s bats in check as the Pirates completed the series sweep Sunday afternoon by blanking the Penguins 10-0 at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 22, 2011 10:48 pm
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| 4699. | Mt. Zion FWB Church News
We had several away traveling today. Our attendance was down to 79, but it was good to study the Word together. Brother Bob’s thought for today was “Praying, The closest distance between your knees and the floor.” The scripture that inspires this thought: (I Thessalonians 5:17, 18) “Pray without ceasing... In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:13 pm
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| 4700. |  Nash adds three to 4-H Hall of Fame
Three Nash County residents will join seven others who have been inducted into the Nash County 4-H Hall of Fame. Fred Belfield, Albert Batchelor and Dorothy Fisher were all selected for Nash County's 4-H Hall of Fame and recognized at an ice cream social on April 26. The ice cream social was a kick-off for Nash County's newly formed 4-H Alumni and Friends Association.Sandy Hall, Nash County 4-H Extension Agent, said the association is for anyone who has been involved in 4-H during their lifetime, whether it was as a member or a supporter of 4-H. Hall added that even those who may have grown up in 4-H in another county are welcome to join.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 6, 2015 11:27 pm
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