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| 4601. | Local students named recipients of NC Teaching Fellow scholarship
Thirteen high school seniors from Nash-Rocky Mount Schools are among the 2009 recipients of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows scholarships.
Each Teaching Fellow receives a $26,000 scholarship loan from the state, payable in $6,500 annual increments. The full loan is forgiven after the Fellow has completed four (4) years of teaching in North Carolina public schools or U.S. Government schools. In addition, all Fellows take part in unique academic and summer enrichment programs during their college careers.
Published Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:05 pm
| | 4602. |  It’s important to read those public notices
A proposed moderate income apartment complex is on the table to be constructed on about eight acres of land off Washington Street, across from Kerr Drug. The property juts back towards an already developed single family subdivision, Davis Farms. Members of that subdivision, and some nearby areas, have voiced their concerns about the apartment complex and, for the most part, are opposed to the idea.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, March 18, 2014 11:38 pm
| | 4603. |  Happily anticipating the next nine years
What do you give someone after nine years of marriage? Nothing! At least, I hope that’s the answer. Today is Allen and my nine-year wedding anniversary and I don’t have a present. We aren’t really doing the present thing anymore. I don’t think it’s because we don’t want to but more so because we can’t afford to.
Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:52 pm
| | 4604. | Access to affordable homeowners insurance may be at risk
There is a piece of legislation currently in the NC Senate that I believe is very critical to our ability to continue to have access to affordable homeowners insurance rates in NC.
Briefly, there is a state program to provide property insurance in the coastal counties, called the NC Beach Plan. It was originally intended to be the “market of last resort” for people on the Outer Banks, but has since been expanded to include 18 “coastal counties”. To give you a point of reference, it comes as far inland as Jones County, which is two counties away from Goldsboro.
Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, August 4, 2009 10:56 pm
| | 4605. |  People still want to be sociable, but not in person
It was an awkward moment to be sure.I walked into the men's restroom. As I went about my business, a seated customer spoke up."What's up man?"I couldn't figure out why or how this person knew me or why he' chose this particular circumstance to chat. It goes against my personal policies.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:50 pm
| | 4606. |  SBI investigates NCSO shooting
SPRING HOPE - The State Bureau of Investigation has been called in, and a Nash County Sheriff's Deputy placed on routine administrative leave, after a shooting outside of Spring Hope that left a man in critical condition.Deputy Sgt. Miguel Salazar, a seven-year veteran NCSO officer, responded to a call at about 7:30 a.m. at a residence located at 9698 US 64 Alternate, Spring Hope, according to Sheriff Keith Stone, who conducted a press conference about the incident on May 23.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 29, 2024 10:18 pm
| | 4607. | Swift Creek Elementary School Honor Roles
Swift Creek Elementary School has announced its list of honor roll students for the third nine weeks.
Published Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:11 pm
| | 4608. | Reader suggests that Ethridge retire
Well, well, well, once again our illustrious Congressman Bob Etheridge has shown his true colors and real personality. It amazes me and most other mentally cognizant citizens of the 2nd district just how many democrats are giving him a pass. I think the word that comes to mind is “typical”.
Letter to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:46 pm
| | 4609. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The First Baptist Church of Spring Hope have started welcoming members and visitors to indoor services.The First Baptist Church of Spring Hope continues to welcome guest pastors for Sunday Services.Momeyer Baptist Church is now having Sunday School and Church Service. All are welcome.
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, January 20, 2021 10:31 pm
| | 4610. |  Ripe Revival plans tabled for second time
NASHVILLE - For the second time in two months, the Nashville town council has voted to table a decision on rezoning two chunks of land off Cooke Road in the light of heavy local opposition to proposed land improvements for a Ripe Revival food processing and educational complex. The council voted unanimously Feb. 4 to table while asking two requests of Will Kornegay, Ripe Revival founder and CEO: for more research to be done about how to mitigate potential biohazard risks to a nearby poultry farm and for Kornegay to address potential issues of noise and light pollution from a planned outdoor amphitheater at the complex.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 5, 2025 10:21 pm
| | 4611. |  Nashville signups offered
NASHVILLE -- The Nashville Recreation Department has several offerings for events in both the summer and fall. Here is a complete list: • A Free Horse Camp will be held June 8 from 8-11 a.m. at Glover Park. • A Free Girls Softball Camp will be held July 14 from 8 a.m.-noon at Glover Park.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 15, 2012 11:14 pm
| | 4612. | Mt. Zion FWB Church News
We had a wonderful Mother’s Day service today. Our choir sang “She Will Be Called Blessed” and pastor Rogerson read a reading on mothers in connection with the song. A beautiful call to worship.
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:54 pm
| | 4613. | Spring Hope tables ETJ expansion vote
SPRING HOPE - Plans about ETJ expansion between Spring Hope and Momeyer are on hold after the board of commissioners voted to table the matter - for a second time - until next month's meeting. Planned, but not yet scheduled, is an informational "town hall" meeting to discuss and explain ETJ expansion.Part of proposed expansion touches the current ETJ for the town of Momeyer. Spring Hope has also had several annexations into its corporate limits.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 7, 2026 10:07 pm
| | 4614. | Rocky Mount pens opposition to annexation bill
Rocky Mount city officials have sent letters to Nash County commissioners and state lawmakers opposing legislation that would affect Nashville and every municipality in the county concerning voluntary satellite annexation.City Manager Keith Rogers penned the letter expressing the city council's disagreement with Senate Bill 169 and displeasure with county commissioners for engaging with members of the local legislative delegation to create the bill.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:41 pm
| | 4615. |  Another trip around the sun should be enjoyed
"What are you now, like 85?"That was the first thing my youngest son asked when he skulked into the living room on my birthday. It seemed like an insult, mostly because that was how it was intended. I realized it was fairly accurate. You may remember reading in this very space in 2024 the culmination of my years of research into aging that resulted in the True Dad Age©.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 2, 2025 10:09 pm
| | 4616. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a chilly but sunny morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Joan and Ray Eason in memory of Elizabeth and Raymond Rackley, Joan's parents.Beverly Wilson's "Time of Reflection" was about the disciple, Thomas, usually referred to as "Doubting Thomas".
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, April 11, 2018 10:50 pm
| | 4617. | Mt. Zion FWB Church News
There were 90, including three visitors, in Sunday school today. We discussed several thoughts in our Sunday school class: committed love, reaping what you sow, deception is wrong, all our actions have consequences, waiting on God and many others. Ina Jones was our teacher.
By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:53 pm
| | 4618. |  Recent flooding brings back memories of 1999
Due to one of those good 'ole summertime bugs floating around, I was late getting to the office Thursday.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, June 20, 2006 11:33 pm
| | 4619. |  Chinese spy balloon teaches something, but what?
You know you wanted to take a shot at that Chinese "weather" balloon that made its way across the Pacific, then the continental United States and then to the coast of North Carolina where it met its destined fate.That was the first thought that popped into my head when I saw the photos, especially when the target looked so inviting.People got really worked up about that balloon.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 8, 2023 10:48 pm
| | 4620. |  Kent has an advanced degree in "teenager"
Forget "Yo Mama" jokes. I've got "My Daddy" jokes.Like, my Dad used to have salt and pepper hair. Now, it's all salt and he's getting saltier by the day. Ha!It is amazing how finely honed my sense of humor has become in the last year since I got my time in this space.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:45 pm
| | 4621. | Town mulls options to battle flooding
Nashville's Town Council wants more questions answered before making a decision on the best way to alleviate flooding in a Nashville subdivision.The town contracted with Stocks Engineer at a cost of $12,400 to study the drainage in the area of Windy Oak Drive and Lauren Spring Drive.The flood study was done to identify drainage system improvements that would reduce the frequency and severity of flooding in the subdivision without causing adverse flooding downstream.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 10:15 pm
| | 4622. |  Gun shop celebrates second year in town
NASHVILLE - Nashville's only gun and ammo store, Division Arms, LLC, is closing in on two years of operations, with staff feeling very much a part of the community.Sandwiched between the Nash County Sheriff's Office and the Nashville Police Department at 110 A S. Barnes Street, Division Arms is run by Scott McClure, CEO; Otto McNabb, Gunsmith; and Elizabeth Lee, McClure's "right hand person."
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:37 pm
| | 4623. | Ephesus Community News
We want to welcome all of you people that are not in church. We have a seat for you and the plan of Salvation so that you can be saved and prepare for heaven and eternal life with God.
By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:52 pm
| | 4624. | Optimist Club picks up a victory
ROCKY MOUNT -- Evening Optimist Club's Gehrig Miller and Ayden Tyndall combined on a 3-hit, 12-strikeout night as the two 11-year-old hurlers pitched and hit their way to a 5-2 win over Wesley Men last Thursday evening Little League action at the RM Sports Complex.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:41 pm
| | 4625. |  Conspiracy theorists have a lot to work with
It has admittedly been a troubling summer. I can't remember one as scary since Son of Sam was on the loose, and many people felt he was headed straight to Nash County.Conspiracy theorists have had a lot to work with, and the world has gone wild. It's a time in the land, as my mama seems to point out more often these days. For example:
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, July 22, 2015 10:52 pm
| | 4626. |  Faith Christian hosts annual Toys for Tots Drive
The gymnasium at Faith Christian School overflowed with boxes of toys Friday, as the school participated in its fifth year of contributing to the local Toys for Tots campaign. At the end of the evening, well over a dozen boxes of toys were collected. Tyler Hendricks, Physical Education Instructor at Faith Christian, got the program up and running at the school in 2009.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:22 pm
| | 4627. | Bailey subdivision expansion blocked
NASHVILLE - In a move consistent with recent action by both the Nash County TRC and Planning Board, Nash Commissioners have voted to deny conditional zoning approval for a proposed expansion of the Williams Run Subdivision in Bailey.The rezoning request by the C.T. Williams Corporation would have changed current zoning from R-40 to RA-20-CZ, allowing the construction of 54 new residential lots to be built on 37 acres on the north side of Strickland Road, across the street from Section 1 of the Williams Run Subdivision.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 20, 2025 10:17 pm
| | 4628. |  SANDY CROSS NEWS
This past Sunday was Palm Sunday. Christian Fellowship Church held online service at 10 a.m. Communion was also held during the online service. All services can be viewed on the CFC You Tube Channel and Facebook page. Vaughan's Chapel Church held their first "drive-in" service this past Sunday with great success.
EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:26 pm
| | 4629. | Operation Fan Heat Relief begins May 1st for people over 60 in NC
As the weather starts warming up, the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the NC Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief May 1-Oct. 31.People 60 and older, as well as adults with disabilities, are eligible to sign up for assistance from May 1-Oct. 31 at local aging agencies across the state.
Published Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:54 pm
| | 4630. |  How do Christians find their way?
Since I'm often in need of driving directions, I rely on an application on my cell phone that gives you audio and visual directions. This device is just what the doctor ordered. You open the program and within a few seconds, satellites pick you up and show your exact location on your phone screen. All you have to do is type in the address for which you want directions.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:48 pm
| | 4631. |  Time truly moves fast, Holly turns 20
Dear Holly,As your grandmother would say, it's a time in the land.Who would have thought -- just a month ago -- that the entire world would be on some form of quarantine, not really knowing when it's going to end?We've had to make adjustments to how we do everything, so birthday celebrations are no exception.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:26 pm
| | 4632. | Holding speaks at breakfast
US Representative George Holding spoke in Nashville last Thursday in an event hosted by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce as part of a series of legislative meetings designed to influence economic policies in the region. The breakfast meeting was held at the Birchwood Country Club and was sponsored by Hospira. The Town of Nashville acted as a table sponsor for the event.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:47 pm
| | 4633. |  Coming to terms with the terms coming
Regular readers of the Soapbox have been reading about my daughter for about 25 years. Every spring on her birthday, I've written a "Dear Holly" column, making sure I said the things I needed to say.You found out about her birthday parties and her reactions when she found out new baby brothers were on the way. You read about how I took her with me to vote when she was four, and she announced to everyone at the Samaria polling place, "I'M HERE TO VOTE FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON!"
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:15 pm
| | 4634. |  Anthem tryouts targeted
ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats’ annual National Anthem Tryouts are scheduled for March 22 at 9 a.m. at Five County Stadium.Tryouts will be held from 9 a.m.-Noon. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. on the third-base side of the stadium. Auditions will be held first-come, first-served.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 19, 2014 12:45 pm
| | 4635. |  Ushering a child into adulthood is no easy thing
Our middle child celebrated his 18th birthday last week. It was pretty much like every other busy day -- school, then a game, then us all getting a late supper. We took him to his favorite restaurant a couple of days later.Even with all those 18-year-old things bearing down on us for months, and even with his sister home from college, and his best friend joining us, and lots of the talk being about post-graduation, it still didn't seem real.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 12, 2023 10:53 pm
| | 4636. | Twin counties awarded additional funds for emergency food, shelter
Nash and Edgecombe Counties has been chosen to receive $69,725.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. These funds have been made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from the American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Salvation Army; United Jewish Communities and United Way of America. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.
Published Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:23 pm
| | 4637. |  Civil War veteran honored, remembered
A Confederate Memorial Service was held for John Armstead Winstead on Saturday, May 14 at the Winstead Family Cemetery in Elm City. The service included remarks by Commander Ken Hill, Commander of the General William Dorsey Pender SCV Camp, as well as the unveiling of Winstead's Memorial Marker. The service also included a cannon/gun salute and playing of Taps.
Published Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:58 pm
| | 4638. |  Community icons touched many lives
Thanksgiving brought many families together last week, offering us all a time to give thanks for our many blessings in life.Ironically, the holiday weekend was also a farewell to a couple of very special people.Mr. William A. “Billy” Joyner, Sr. of the Coopers Community passed away at the age of 90 on Thanksgiving Day.Though Mr. Joyner was never one to stand in the spotlight, he played a large role in building the foundation of the Coopers Community.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, December 3, 2013 11:02 pm
| | 4639. | Swift Creek Elementary School Honor Rolls
THIRD GRADE - A HONOR ROLL Calvin Bullock, Joseph Cooper, Alice Currier, Bradley Edwards, Abigail Knight and Alyssa Torres
Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022 10:36 pm
| | 4640. |  Nashville to explore historic preservation commission options
NASHVILLE- In response to public concern over the planned demolition of another home in the town's historic district, and spurred on by a presentation by staff from the North Carolina Historic Preservation office, town council members have voted to move forward with discussion about the potential formation of a town Historic Preservation Commission.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:59 pm
| | 4641. |  Elf on the Shelf certainly requires some "spirit"!
There's never, ever a dull moment in my home. Even when my kiddos are sleeping, there's strange and magical things going on. Sometimes the strange things are one of my boys talking in their sleep. The magical things happen to be when they are sleeping in the same bed and just happen to accidentally snuggle. As brothers, they enjoy fighting more than they do snuggling!
Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, December 11, 2019 10:33 pm
| | 4642. |  Spring comes no matter what gets in the way
Early Sunday morning, Bogey led the way down the front steps and a group of robins took off from the ground, so many that it was almost like someone was airing out a black and reddish-orange quilt. As we made our turn to the right, I spied a couple of bluebirds perched on branches that are still naked. A look over at the emerging tulip beds tells me those trees won't stay that way for long.
Mike Brantlay / Published Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:21 pm
| | 4643. |  Castalia honors vets at July 4th Celebration
Veterans were at the forefront of celebrations last Thursday, as Castalia celebrated another successful July Fourth. Prior to the start of the parade on July 4, a special Veterans Recognition Service was held at Small Town USA.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:00 pm
| | 4644. | Recovery Rally set for September
Last year, The Anchor Holds sponsored a rally centered around addiction awareness. This year, the rally will focus on recovery. The Second Annual Recovery Rally will be held on Saturday, September 23 from 2 to until 5 p.m. at Glover Park in Nashville. Heather Moore, who started The Anchor Holds support group, said since last year's event, a lot has happened.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 30, 2017 10:27 pm
| | 4645. |  MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
Our music today was brought by Robert, Amy Tyner and friends. Amy does most of the singing. The four guys play guitars and some of them sing a little. We have inserts with the words in our bulletins to enable us to sing along if we so desire. They are a contemporary band. The titles of their songs were: “Word of God, Speak,” “Glorious Day,” Revelation Song,” and “Give Me Jesus.” All had a spiritual meaning.
Roselene Bass / Published Tuesday, February 4, 2014 10:51 pm
| | 4646. |  Veterans Day is for the living, but it's okay to remember the dead
A 100-year-old British World War II veteran was interviewed on the BBC and told the reporter that the sacrifice his friends made and the lives of his other comrades at risk was not worth it. It was one of the saddest stories I've read this year."My message is, I can see in my mind's eye, rows and rows of white stones, of all the hundreds of my friends and everybody else, that gave their lives - for what?" Alex Penstone said. "The country of today... No, I'm sorry, the sacrifice wasn't worth the result that it is now."
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 12, 2025 10:31 pm
| | 4647. |  Performing arts center opens at Impact Center
The Impact Center at Word Tabernacle Church held a ribbon cutting ceremony December 8 for a new center inside of the building that was built for creativity, faith and events.Pastor James Gailliard, pastor at Word Tabernacle Church and founder of the Impact Center, along with state Governor Roy Cooper snipped the ribbon to welcome the cutting-edge Center for Performing Arts and Worship to the community.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:43 pm
| | 4648. |  Nash County Senior Center earns national accreditation
The Nash County Senior Center, or the NASH, recently became the third center in the State of North Carolina to receive national accreditation.
The National Senior Center Accreditation Program recognizes senior centers who have met the nine standards developed for excellence. Each of the standards serve as a guide for all senior centers to improve their operations and position themselves for the future.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 26, 2010 10:49 pm
| | 4649. | Nashville man among those charged in building code scam
A Nashville man was one of seven arrested and charged with exploiting an elderly Wilson County man in a building code scam. Criminal investigators with the Department of Insurance allege that a group defrauded the man of over $7,400 between May 23, 2013 and October 10, 2013 by presenting themselves as code enforcement officials with the City of Wilson and misleading the victim that his home was in violation of state building codes.
Published Tuesday, November 5, 2013 11:10 pm
| | 4650. |  Spring Hope shooting related to home invasion; NCSO Sheriff's deputy on routine admin leave
SPRING HOPE - The State Bureau of Investigation has been called in, and a Nash County Sheriff's Deputy placed on routine administrative leave, after a shooting this morning outside of Spring Hope that left a man in critical condition.Deputy Sgt. Miguel Salazar, a seven-year veteran NCSO officer, responded to a call at about 7:30 a.m. May 23 at a residence located at 9698 US 64 Alternate, Spring Hope, according to Sheriff Keith Stone, who conducted a press conference about the incident at 10:15 a.m.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Thursday, May 23, 2024 1:11 pm
| | 4651. |  Two men shot at courthouse
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its search for two men in connection with a shooting outside the Nash County Courthouse on Tuesday morning. Two men were shot right outside the courthouse doors just after 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28. The victims, Lamar Shonte Ricks and Donte’a Evans, were initally reported to have received non-life threatening injuries. Those injuries are now considered critical.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 29, 2014 11:34 pm
| | 4652. |  4-H Day is Saturday!
ROCKY MOUNT - Cooperative Extension folks are pulling out all the stops for the upcoming 4-H Ag Day March 16th, to be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the East Carolina Ag & Education Center, 1175 Kingsboro Road, Rocky Mount. A joint effort by three county 4-H teams and the 4-H Alumni group, the event will be a fund-raiser for the Eastern Carolina 4-H Livestock Show and Sale this Spring.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:31 pm
| | 4653. |  United Daughters of Confederacy Bethel Heroes
Wallace Abernathy, member of the Captain Jesse S. Barnes Chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans was the guest speaker at the UDC Bethel Heroes July meeting. Wallace spoke on two important subjects, the first of which was the Wilson Confederate Hospital. Built originally as the Wilson Female Seminary in 1859, the structure, headed by Dr. S. S. Satchwell, served as one of 21 North Carolina Confederate hospitals during the Civil War.
HELEN SHARPE / Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012 11:31 pm
| | 4654. | Red Oak Community News
Mildred Griffin attended the Rocky Mount Sanitarium Nurses’ Christmas party on Dec. 2 at Gardner’s Restaurant in Rocky Mount. The dining room was beautifully decorated in keeping with Christmas. the tables wear decorated with Christmas place mats, ornaments, and candy canes which gave the Christmas spirit.
SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:28 pm
| | 4655. | Wesleyan secures league sweep
ROCKY MOUNT -- Junior A.J. Frye averaged 19 points and 7.5 rebounds over a pair of home games last weekend, helping his North Carolina Wesleyan College Bishops make it three wins in a row with a USA South Conference sweep of Ferrum and Covenant in men's basketball action at Everett Gym on the NCWC campus.Play began with a Friday night tilt versus Ferrum College that saw the Bishops come away with an 81-58 victory.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 10:28 pm
| | 4656. |  Nashville native in need of kidney transplant
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of every week for four hours each day, Billy Jeffries sits hooked up to a machine receiving dialysis for his failed kidneys. He has been receiving dialysis for three years and is on a waiting list to receive a kidney.
Billy, a former Nash County resident who now lives in Rolesville, is the brother of Bobby Jeffries, a former Nashville Policeman who volunteered as Nashville’s Santa Claus during the holidays. Bobby passed away in 2006. Billy is also the brother of Eloise Holland, who still lives in Nashville, and Inez Langley, who is deceased. The Jeffries family grew up in the Taylor’s Crossroads community.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:40 pm
| | 4657. | Two men charged with area break-in
Nash County deputies arrested two men after they committed a break-in and fled from a traffic stop. Maj. Eddie Moore said a Nash County resident contacted 911 to report a suspicious vehicle. The resident provided a license plate number along with pictures of the vehicle.Moore said the resident told authorities a man approached their home. When the resident opened the door, the man appeared startled that someone was home.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 17, 2022 10:34 pm
| | 4658. |  RM Takes League Titles
RED OAK -- Rocky Mount’s J’Kyra Brown just would not be denied. The East Carolina University-bound junior put her team on her back and carried the Lady Gryphons to an astounding 59-55 come-back overtime victory over Northern Nash last Friday in the Big East Conference Tournament finals on the Lady Knights’ home floor.
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:15 am
| | 4659. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The clouds were clearing away as folks gathered at Peachtree for worship. The sanctuary flowers were given by David and Lynn Griffin in memory of Jonathan Kerby Griffin.The title of Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon was, “God is at Work Making You More like Jesus- 2”. It was based on scripture found in Galatians 5: 16-17.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:55 pm
| | 4660. |  NNHS’ KNIGHT STUFF
ROCKY MOUNT - Most area sports fans can’t imagine Northern Nash’s boys basketball team having 11 wins before Christmas.
But that’s exactly what the Knights have done, and in the process, they captured the Nash County Holiday Tournament title last Tuesday with a wild 68-66 victory over Nash Central on its home court.
It was Northern’s first title in the event since all four Nash County schools have been participating.
Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:19 pm
| | 4661. | 2007 YEAR IN REVIEW
JANUARY
• Nashville’s Town Council repeals sections of the town’s animal ordinance. The ordinance was a replica of the county’s ordinance so the town’s attorney suggested taking out all parts that referenced the county. The remaining ordinances were placed under a separate chapter titled, “Animals.” The issue was brought up during the ongoing legal dispute between the town and Adele Maynard regarding her dogs.
Published Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:21 pm
| | 4662. |  Beulah News
Sunday morning we had another great service at Beulah Church of Christ. Again, we missed Roger and Mary Parker, Darwell, Billy and Libba Daniels, Carolean Hyde, Jack Outlaw and others that I am sure I failed to mention. We were very glad to have Chris and Bre Matchem back with us after having some health problems and being out last Sunday. We were glad to have Gwen Hedgepeth and Mary Jane May visiting with us.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, October 26, 2010 10:49 pm
| | 4663. | School board agrees to close schools
The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education voted on Monday night to close three elementary schools in the northern part of the county. Interim Superintendent Dr. Del Burns recommending the action based on information presented in a school closing study as well as input at a public hearing. Burns recommended closing Cedar Grove Elementary School, Red Oak Elementary School and Swift Creek Elementary School and reassigning the students to a new school which will be constructed.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 4, 2019 10:42 pm
| | 4664. | State legislation could impact municipal annexation process
Legislation proposed by a local lawmaker would require Nash County commissioners approval of voluntary municipal annexations.State Sen. Lisa Barnes, R-Nash, added the new rule that applies solely to Nash County into the end of a bill that recently passed the Senate and is awaiting a House committee assignment.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:30 pm
| | 4665. |  Nash County desperately needs a cat TNR program
A report was shared with me this week containing 2024 data from animal shelters in our region. Nash seems to be on the high end of euthanizations again - which is disappointing. The largest number looks to be cats but with a high percentage of the dog intake as well. We are researching the report for more in-depth information before offering a full report in the paper, but I wanted to at least cast my opinion this week in what seems to be a huge, if not extreme, problem here in Nash County - feral cats.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:27 pm
| | 4666. |  Can you smell what the kids are cooking?
Not too long ago, ex-college football player and current action movie actor Dwayne Johnson was known as a professional wrestler called The Rock.He had a catchphrase that became imbedded in pop culture for years: "Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?" I know what you're thinking. Pro wrestling will never be as good as it was in the 80s when I was growing up. You might also be thinking that what does that catchphrase mean, to which I would answer, I have no idea, but that is how pop culture works.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 24, 2016 11:09 pm
| | 4667. | Northern schedules BB camp
RED OAK -- Northern Nash High basketball coach Grover Battle will host the annual NNHS Girls Hoops Camp from June 12-15 at the NN Gymnasium in Red Oak.
Sports Shorts / Published Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:47 am
| | 4668. |  A music lesson I will never forget
"It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High." (Psalms 92:1)My wife and I share a common love for Southern Gospel music. In fact, we loved it so much that we once worked with our church to bring Southern Gospel artists to Griffin years ago. Besides the cost of our devotions ministry, we also sponsored four Southern Gospel concerts a year.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:44 pm
| | 4669. |  We owe a debt of gratitude to friends we’ve recently lost
Nashville has lost several key members of its community over the last several weeks.
Sometimes when so many people leave us over a short window of time, it’s really easy to get depressed over how much we’ve lost.
But it’s also important to remember how much we gained from these people as they shared their life with us and this community.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, December 21, 2010 11:16 pm
| | 4670. |  Valentine remembered at recent dedication
North Carolina Coastal Heritage Association christened Frances Mae, a 21 ft Core Sound workboat / classroom, Saturday, November 4 in Oriental, NC. Built by Harkers Island native Heber Guthrie, the vessel has a juniper, plank striped hull and was constructed by the centuries old rack-of-the-eye method. The builder develops a vision in his mind of what the boat should be when completed, and simply proceeds without any formal schematic drawings or plans.
Contributed / Published Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:02 am
| | 4671. |  NCSO Sheriff, deputies make drug arrests
The Nash County Sheriff's Office made four drug-related arrests in one day late last week.Sheriff Keith Stone stopped a SUV leaving Hal Orr's Inn in Rocky Mount on July 20 while deputies were serving a search warrant. Christopher Dunn was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for a charge of absconding from probation for drug-related convictions.
STAFF REPORTS / Published Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:16 pm
| | 4672. |  Now that's what I call positive growth!
Nothing is more evident than the desire of most all communities wanting more opportunities within the boundaries of their own town.All towns, whether the population leans more to younger families or senior citizens, yearn for more activities and resources close to home.Our newly revamped parks and rec department has proven this to be true for Nashville.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:57 pm
| | 4673. |  Peachtree Community News
The area received two wonderful rains last week. It was such a blessing!
On Sunday morning Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic, “Can I Count on God This Week?” He based this on the Bible passages from Exodus 13: 21-22; Psalm 48: 1-4.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:44 pm
| | 4674. | NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS
Assault with a deadly weapon; common law robbery; reported at 100 N. Boddie St., Nashville on 11/9/24Fail to return verification form reported at 2536 Wintergreen Rd., Nashville on 11/6/24Larceny of a firearm reported at 2695 Reges Store Rd., Nashville on 11/8/24Damage to personal property reported at 3587 Sykes Rd., Nashville on 11/6/24
Published Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:30 pm
| | 4675. | Nash Commissioners approve bond referendum for new Nash Community facility
Nash County Commissioners want voters to decide on whether to fund a new continuing education and public services building at Nash Community College. Bill Marshburn, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Nash Community College, came before the board on Monday morning to request a commitment of funding for construction of a proposed 78,000 square foot facility.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 6, 2011 11:31 pm
| | 4676. |  My anti-resolutions for the new year
“Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.” ~Oscar Wilde
It’s that time of year again, when Christmas has passed, and the New Year is upon us. That can only mean one thing: your health insurance goes up next month.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, December 28, 2010 11:10 pm
| | 4677. |  Enough with summer, I want October back!
I want my October back.All these high 70s and mid 80s days are killing me. This is October. The air is supposed to be crisp in the morning, with a little bite to let you know the best part of the year is here. The cotton has been defoliated and provides a wonderful blanket, awaiting the picker. Pumpkins and hay bales are out in yards.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 11, 2017 10:20 pm
| | 4678. |  NPD SPOTLIGHT
Nashville Police Chief Thomas BashoreNumber of years in law enforcement: It seems as though I have been in law enforcement all my life. At 17, I joined the United States Air Force as a Security Police Officer and spent the next 24 years working in military law enforcement in both the Air Force and the Army. In addition to this time, I have spent 18 years now in civilian law enforcement.
Staff / Published Wednesday, May 27, 2015 10:39 pm
| | 4679. |  Taylor named NC History Teacher by Gilder-Lehrman Institute
In 2016, Nash Central High School's Renny Taylor was named the Sons of the American Revolution History Teacher of the Year. Earlier this year, Taylor was named the 2016-2017 Nash-Rocky Mount School's Teacher of the Year. Recently, Taylor added another Teacher of the Year recognition to his resume, as he was named the 2017 North Carolina History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder-Lehrman Institute.
Published Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:37 pm
| | 4680. |  Christmas joy throughout the year a good idea
Sometimes, unexpected, small things can make my day.As the semester winds down, things can get chaotic as students are trying to get everything in and professors are trying to get everything graded. One of my best and brightest students that I've had multiple times over the last three years came into class last week and started digging into her bag with a determined look.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2025 10:05 pm
| | 4681. | Christmas tree and greenery care tips for the holidays
While the trend to have artificial trees for Christmas is on the rise, with 83% of households nationally planning to purchase or put up fake trees for the holidays, North Carolinians continue to buck the trend, partly because the state ranks second in the state for Christmas tree production behind Oregon. In fact, over 20% of Christmas trees in country come from our state.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:39 pm
| | 4682. | Spring Hope plans stakeholder meeting on economic development
The results of a Nov. workshop designed to solicit public input on the future of Spring Hope are expected next week, with an report forthcoming from the NC Department of Commerce.A meeting for stakeholders is planned Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Spring Hope Town Hall meeting room, said Bruce Naegelen from the Main Street & Rural Planning Center, a division of the NC Department of Commerce.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:19 pm
| | 4683. |  SANDY CROSS NEWS
On Wednesday, the Coopers Elementary School 5th Grade Graduation and Farewell Parade took place. Southern Nash Middle School also held a drive-thru awards ceremony for students on the same day.Southern Nash High School held a "Senior Parade" on May 16 to honor their graduates.
EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:31 pm
| | 4684. |  Some gifts can’t be purchased from a store
By the time you settle down to read your Graphic today, Christmas will be a new memory. A lot of folks will be back at work or rushing to the after Christmas sales. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and took time to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. There was plenty going on locally to keep everyone in the holiday spirit! We are so fortunate to have organizations that take time to plan these events for families to enjoy.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, December 25, 2012 10:44 pm
| | 4685. |  BIRDS COOKE-D
BUNN -- With two surgically repaired knees, Bernadette 'Butterball' Cooke is determined to make the most of one final chance to lead the Bunn High School girls basketball squad.Cooke's promising career, which saw her star from Day One for the Ladycats, has been hampered by a pair of torn anterior cruciate ligaments -- the last of which made her unavailable for the entire 2016-17 campaign.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, November 21, 2017 11:16 pm
| | 4686. | Nashville nixes social district idea
Nashville's Town Council has nixed the idea of creating social districts in the downtown area. Council members unanimously voted last week against the idea first proposed by the Downtown Strong Advisory Board in August. Council chambers were full of citizens ready to express their opposition to the idea of creating social districts in Nashville. Around a dozen citizens did speak out against the idea, while three others spoke in favor.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 11, 2023 10:22 pm
| | 4687. |  Twas the night after Christmas
Twas the night after Christmas, when all through our place,It looked like a tornado had hit our space ...The stockings were hanging from the ceiling fan without a care,It was obvious that three children hepped up on sugar lived there.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 27, 2023 10:39 pm
| | 4688. |  Twas the night after Christmas
Twas the night after Christmas, when all through our place,It looked like a tornado had hit our space..The stockings were hanging from the ceiling fan without a care,It was obvious that three children hepped up on sugar lived there.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, December 26, 2018 10:47 pm
| | 4689. |  Insurance and health care could use some changes
When I saw I had mail from my insurance company, I figured the news was not good. The envelope was too big for a note that said, "We goofed."Sure enough, it was a rejection to cover a medicine a doctor says I need.My wife Kristi says she doesn't think it's the company trying to get even for the $2 million bill for parts and labor from my liver transplant.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:45 pm
| | 4690. |  Constitution has endured, but we have reached a Turning Point
(Editor's Note: This is part one of a two-part series).I was asked to be the Constitution Day speaker at Barton College last week, and I felt honored. It would be a piece of cake to talk about America and my favorite legal document. Having been in journalism for 40 years, it seemed natural to talk about the First Amendment, near and dear to my heart.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, September 24, 2025 10:45 pm
| | 4691. | Online court record access to begin in Nash County
NASHVILLE- A new online system that will allow users to access court information 24/7 is about to go live in Nash County April 28, although court officials say it may take a while to get it up to complete speed."eCourts", already in use by the NC Judicial branch in some counties, is designed to transition the court system from paper to digital using "Enterprise Justice," a digital integrated case management system.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:47 pm
| | 4692. | Agriculture Commissioner Troxler encourages farmers to bale corn and soybean fodder for feed
RALEIGH – With livestock farmers facing a “hay emergency” because of the drought, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today encouraged corn and soybean farmers to consider baling their stalks and plants for use as animal feed.
Published Tuesday, September 4, 2007 11:12 pm
| | 4693. |  Intersections: God and Life
John 11 records the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. John tells the story in a series of conversations. The passage begins with a conversation Jesus has with his disciples about the sickness and death of Lazarus. When he finally arrived in Bethany, Lazarus' sister Marth confronted him. In the ensuing conversation, Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25). Then Jesus talked with Lazarus' other sister, Mary.
CARLYLE HALL, JR. / Published Wednesday, September 7, 2022 10:35 pm
| | 4694. | School board still at odds over masks
The mask debate continued at last week's Nash County Board of Education meeting. Several parents and students spoke out against the mask mandate while bus drivers continued to push board members to stick with the requirement of masks being mandatory in schools.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 12, 2022 10:58 pm
| | 4695. |  Strickland honored as 4H’er of the year
Nash County 4-H celebrated the achievements of its many clubs on Sunday afternoon, but singled out a few for Club of the year, Volunteer of the Year and 4-H’er of the Year Casey Strickland was surprised with the 4-H’er of the Year Award. Sandy Hall, Nash County Extension Agent for 4-H Development, presented Strickland with the award. Hall said there were really good nominations this year for 4-H’er of the Year.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, October 8, 2013 10:44 pm
| | 4696. |  Momeyer honors volunteers, Ruritans of the Year
Momeyer Ruritan Club celebrated its volunteers last week during its annual Christmas dinner and announced two members as Ruritans of the Year.Club secretary and Rocky Mount/Durham District and Zone 5 Governor Fran Bunn welcomed members and guests, thanking them for their work in the community. “We could not, as a club, accomplish anything like we do without you,” she said.
JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Monday, December 23, 2013 11:25 pm
| | 4697. | Spring Hope asks state to fund 2008 grant application
The Town of Spring Hope is hoping the state will take another look at a grant application submitted last year for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
The grant was submitted in 2008 and the town was not among those awarded the $700,000 grant. However, upon meeting to discuss applying for a 2009 grant, it was discovered that a section on Spring Hope’s 2008 application had been wrongly categorized by those reviewing the grant application. According to David Harris, of RSM Harris, had the error not been made, the town would have received the grant.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:02 am
| | 4698. |  ‘Twas the Night After Christmas...
Twas the night after Christmas, when all through our place,It looked like a tornado had hit our space.The stockings were hanging from the ceiling fan without a care,It was obvious that three children hepped up on sugar lived there.
Mike Brantley / Published Monday, December 30, 2013 11:07 pm
| | 4699. |  Everyone deserves to be treated with respect
I walked to the counter to check in for one of several appointments I had on Monday at the hospital in Chapel Hill. One lady working was finishing a phone conversation, hung up, said, "That's no problem," to the person on the other end, and then whipped around to the lady preparing to help me.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:44 pm
| | 4700. |  Settling for a slowdown good in a pandemic
The poet Dierks Bentley once said:"I'd settle for a slowdownCome on just slow downI'd settle for a slowdown."No wiser words could apply to this thing called 2020.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:42 pm
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