The Nashville Graphic

4701.	It's time to relearn the definition of public When I wrote this column last week, I was under the impression citizens who serve on our town's tree board, many of whom are very meticulous when it comes to decisions, were convinced 15 trees needed removal from Washington Street in downtown Nashville due to irreparable condition. I even mentioned two members whom I know would fight tooth and nail to save a tree if they thought there was a chance of saving it. Knowing a couple of the members as I do, I still trust their judgement when it comes historic streets and trees. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:39 pm
4702.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Scott Mason and his news’ crew from WRAL visited Peachtree last Thursday. They came to visit the “Collard Crew” and to get information for a segment of the ‘Carolina Traveler’. It will appear on Channel 5 on Wednesday, November 27, during the 5:00 PM news program. Hope you can watch it. Barbara Hardison / Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:57 pm
4703.	Beulah Community News Happy New Year to everyone! May you all be blessed with good health, a happy home and surrounded by family and friends who love you. To have true joy, put Jesus first, others second, and yourself last. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, January 5, 2010 10:44 pm
4704.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday, Psalm Sunday, was a beautiful spring morning as Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Pastor Whitehouse and his wife, Marta, were missing. Marta's father, Frank Venegas of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away on Thursday, following a lengthy illness. Our sympathy goes out to them. The pulpit was filled by Dr. Bill Wakefield, in Gene's absence. Dr. Wakefield is a former interim pastor at Peachtree and his, and his wife's, Delcie's presence brought back precious memories. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, April 12, 2017 11:10 pm
4705.	Northern, RMHS pick up playoff wins RED OAK -- Northern Nash senior lefty Tyler Joyner hurled six innings of two-hit baseball in silencing Bartlett Yancey 6-0 in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A baseball state playoffs at home last Thursday evening. The Knights (15-7), the No. 2 seed from the NEW 6 Conference, hit the road Tuesday to battle Southern Alamance Tuesday in second round action. At press time, the results of the game were not known. CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:13 pm
4706.	NASH CO. SOCCER REPORT NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Parks & Recreation Spring Soccer League Scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 1, 2016 10:57 pm
4707.	2014 ELECTION US SENATEThom Tillis (R)Kay Hagan (D)Sean Haugh (L) Published Wednesday, October 29, 2014 11:34 pm
4708.	Mudcats wrap up homestand with a loss ZEBULON -- The Montgomery Biscuits aggregated 23 baserunners on Saturday night leading to a 7-1 series-clinching victory over the Carolina Mudcats before 4,976 fans at Five County Stadium in a Class AA Southern League baseball showdown. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:30 pm
4709.	COUNTY SOCCER RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Here are the latest results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Youth Soccer Season: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:30 pm
4710.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS Our sincere sympathy goes out to the family of Billy Daniels who passed away Thursday, Aug. 23 after being in the hospital at Nash General. Billy leaves many family members and friends to mourn the loss. Some of those are his wife, Darwell Griffin Daniels, daughters Libba Daniels, Jan Daniels and Debbie Hodges. Sister, Lula Bell Walker (Jim). WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, August 28, 2012 11:06 pm
4711.	Knights Top RMHS For Title ROCKY MOUNT -- Northern Nash’s Michael Brackett is used to making game winners. After all, he’s one of the state’s best high school tennis players. But as for making game winners in basketball, it’s not his forte -- at least not until last Wednesday night. CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Submitted photos by David Hahula / Published Tuesday, December 28, 2010 11:10 pm
4712.	RED OAK NEWS More than 40 people from Red Oak United Methodist Church gathered together on Saturday, November 22 to share a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, gravy, and all the trimmings.St. John Missionary Baptist Church hosted the annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 23. Members from Red Oak Baptist Church, Red Oak Methodist Church, and Calvary Chapel also attended. Suzy Pearce / Published Wednesday, December 3, 2014 11:40 pm
4713.	NASH COUNTY CHRISTMAS EVENTS Shop local, shop often is the focus of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce's annual "It PAYS to SHOP Local" campaign.The chamber launches the contest each year at Thanksgiving encouraging people to patronize chamber members. When shopping with a chamber member, you can send a copy of your receipt to the chamber and will be entered into a drawing for $500 the week of Christmas. Receipts can be texted to 252-459-4050, emailed to nashvillencchamber@gmail.com or mailed to PO Box 1003, Nashville, NC, 27856. Published Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:30 pm
4714.	Alexander in for Jones at NCWC ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College baseball program has announced that NCWC alum Zach Alexander has been promoted to a full-time assistant coach with the Battling Bishops. Alexander's promotion follows the resignation of long-time assistant coach Ernie Jones, who dedicated over 22 years of service to the college.Alexander recently completed his third season as an assistant coach with his alma mater. Staff Reports / Published Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:39 am
4715.	CLASS 3-A EAST REGIONALS XC FINAL RESULTS RED OAK -- Here are the results from last Saturday’s Class 3-A East Regional Cross Country Championships, which were held at Red Oak Middle School: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 29, 2013 11:02 pm
4716.	Bardin named to Hall of Fame Rosalie Bardin was recently recognized as one of the newest members of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s (NCHSAA) Hall of Fame. Bardin was one of eight recognized on Saturday, September 10 by the University of North Carolina at Kenan Stadium during halftime of the UNC-Rutgers football game. Bardin will be formally inducted into the Hall of Fame next spring during the annual banquet and induction ceremonies in Chapel Hill. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 27, 2011 10:59 pm
4717.	Festival draws thousands to Nashville NASHVILLE - Good weather, festival food, vendors, carnival rides along with back-to-back bands kept visitors busy in downtown Nashville last weekend during the 26th Annual Nashville Blooming Festival.The event, organized by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, brought thousands of people to the town on Mother's Day weekend. Organizers were still calculating attendance at press time but anticipate at least 30,000 people visited Nashville over the four-day event. STAFF REPORTS / Published Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:35 pm
4718.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS Please remember to pray for the many people who were affected by the storms over the week-end. Many lost their homes, friends, family members, and many lost their life..Those of us who did not suffer any damage or loss should give thanks to God for sparing us this time. But we also should be prepared to face death since we never know when our time may come also. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:33 pm
4719.	Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebook Who doesn’t love the mental image of sitting on a porch in a rocking chair on a quiet sunny day, with an old dog at your feet? Old dogs should be cherished. After living their lives obeying their masters through good times and bad, they have proven their loyalty.It seems that lately we have had an influx of senior dogs. It breaks our hearts to see them sit in the shelter, confused and scared, with one eye always watching the kennel door for their master to come back. Kristy Carney, NASH COUNTY ANIMAL FRIENDS / Published Wednesday, August 6, 2014 10:44 pm
4720.	Luke's Word for the Week Is your happiness based on faith or feeling? Thoughts or truth? Circumstances or Christ? The battle that wages within us for authentic joy is an intense one. Some days we find we are flying high, feeling good, having good thoughts and just enjoying our circumstances. But then our feelings change, our thoughts become muddled with questions, and our circumstances begin to dictate the course of our life. We live as foreigners to the abundant life we read about in John 10:10. LUKE WHITEHEAD / Published Wednesday, May 9, 2018 10:59 pm
4721.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News Earl Nelms, one of our deacons, greeted us at the door and gave us a bulletin and greetings. Betsy Coppedge taught the lesson on obedience in the life of Moses. Something that is relevant in our lives today. Obedience to God is the right way to live. Brother Bob welcomed us to Sunday school and reported 87 in Sunday school. Allie Farmer read the Bible verse for today. Being the first Sunday in June, we sang “Happy Birthday” to all those celebrating a birthday this month. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:34 pm
4722.	Carolina Mudcats announce coaches CINCINNATI, OHIO -- The Cincinnati Reds have named David Bell manager, Chris Bosio pitching coach, Ryan Jackson hitting coach and Jimmy Mattocks athletic trainer the 2009 field staff for the Carolina Mudcats. Bell, 36, will skipper the Mudcats in his first season as a minor league manager. He retired as a player following the 2006 season after 12 years and 1,403 games in the Major Leagues with the Indians, Cardinals, Mariners, Giants, Phillies and Brewers. From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2008 1:20 am
4723.	Beulah Community News Beulah Church of Christ has a really special event coming up this Saturday night, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. The Watchman Quartet will be bringing some great inspirational music that will be enjoyed by all who attend. Please come and join us. Refreshments will follow at the fellowship hall. We look forward to seeing a lot of our friends there. We have no strangers at Beulah, only friends we haven’t met yet. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:35 pm
4724.	EPHESUS NEWS On behalf of Ephesus Baptist Church and the Tar River Baptist Association, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Batchelor’s 17th Annual Biker Toy Run for their continued support of Christian Family Ministries and Toy Store. Generous donations were received in excess of $4,500.00 along with truckloads of toys, making it possible for others to have a wonderful Christmas. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11:10 pm
4725.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS D.R. Horton, Inc. to Kevin Nguyen and Kayla Nguyen; Bentridge Subdivision, Section 5, Lot 50The Benjamin Cohanzad Trust and Benjamin Cohanzad to Tiffany Square Shopping Center, LLC; 1214-1254 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky MountStaton Mill Holdings, LLC to Alphonso Hinton and Mary Hines; property along Savage RoadGamax Enterprise, LLC to Guido Alejandro Murillo Mendoza; 50 Center Street, Rocky Mount Published Wednesday, April 2, 2025 10:09 pm
4726.	Beulah Community News I hope everyone had a happy Valentine’s Day and a great week-end. On Saturday night a Valentine’s supper was held at the Beulah Church of Christ fellowship hall. It was really nice and enjoyed by all who attended. Those who were involved in organizing the event really did a great job and deserve a big thank you. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:23 pm
4727.	Wedding combat stories are not an exaggeration Despite the lack of a full moon, there have been some crazy headlines in the last couple of weeks. One of the most interesting is the wedding where the officiant at accidentally shot his grandson just as the wedding was about to start.You didn't read that wrong.A 62-year-old Nebraska man who was officiating a wedding was trying to gather the guests and fired his 1860 pistol into the air. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 11, 2023 10:22 pm
4728.	NASH COUNTY RECREATION OPENING DAY RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Here are results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Deparment’s Opening Game Day, which was held on April 17: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:25 pm
4729.	East Carolina stops UCLA Bruins GREENVILLE -- No. 20 East Carolina bounced back in game three of the weekend series against UCLA to record a 7-5 victory last Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium. The Pirates improve to 11-4 on the baseball diamond, while UCLA falls to 5-11. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10:11 pm
4730.	Spring Hope Sweep, downtown cleanup plans set for Sept. Plans are firming up for the "Spring Hope Sweep," a grass-roots downtown cleanup effort spearheaded by the Downtown Development Board, set for September 14th with a rain date of Sept. 21.While board members plan to reach out to Southern Nash High School in search of club members who might volunteer to help, also on the contact list are area churches and scouting groups, although any and all who want to bring a shovel or trimmer to help with grass removal will be welcomed and fed pizza and drinks. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:26 pm
4731.	MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS We had 95 present for Sunday School today. Our choir sang “The Joy of the Lord” for the call to worship. Pastor Bogle welcomed everyone to worship service and prayed the prayer of invocation. Prayer concerns were shared for those in nursing homes, shut-ins at home and those with other health issues. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:59 pm
4732.	New town logo proposed for Spring Hope SPRING HOPE- In conjunction with a town brochure currently in production, a new train-centered logo has been developed by members of the Downtown Development Board (DDB), and will be presented to town commissioners for their approval.The new design, featuring an off-centered, front-facing old-style steam engine with green highlights in front of a terra-cotta colored background circle, was unveiled at the April 21st DDB meeting. It can be viewed at the 45-minute time stamp of the meeting's You Tube recording, which is posted on the town website. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2025 10:05 pm
4733.	Can't find a guiding light on either side Heard any good ones lately?I heard one on NPR Monday. The reporter asked someone who was scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday evening about unity in the GOP. The presumed speaker for Tuesday evening said that the party was extraordinarily unified.I managed not to have a wreck while laughing so hard. That was about as credible as a Democrat saying that Hillary has no credibility issues. Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:29 pm
4734.	Still Undefeated AURELIAN SPRINGS -- Nashville's Hornets are once again on the cusp of another Eastern North Carolina Football League varsity championship. But in order to wrap up the league's ultimate prize, the Hornets will have to undergo a difficult four-game trek to close their schedule. By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:09 pm
4735.	Canes Pay Tribute To Taylor LOUISBURG -- Born on a tobacco farm and raised from an early age to value hard work and loyalty, Roger Taylor had no way of envisioning that his efforts would affect the lives of so many people in a positive fashion. The values Taylor learned at a young age have proved to be beneficial to his professional career as a successful financial strategist and owner of Roger G. Taylor and Associaties in Rocky Mount. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 6, 2012 10:57 pm
4736.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News The Woman’s Auxiliary sponsored a cook-out Saturday evening at the Fellowship Center. Carl and Algerneen Matthews cooked the hamburgers and hot dogs. Others brought the fixings; chili, slaw, potato salad, tomatoes, lettuce, baked beans, tea and lemonade and desserts. There was a good attendance and a good time of Christian fellowship. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:46 pm
4737.	Piedmont nabs title at Taylor ROCKY MOUNT -- Behind 25 points and 11 rebounds from Jake Baldwin, the Lions of Piedmont College earned a 78-57 championship win over host North Carolina Wesleyan last Saturday at the 2006 Roger Taylor Invitational men's basketball tournament. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, December 5, 2006 11:29 pm
4738.	Gridiron schedule released GREENSBORO -- The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners have announced the following network schedule for this Saturday's football games:• Boston College at Clemson, Noon, ABC• Wake Forest at Syracuse, Noon, ACC Network• Notre Dame at Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m., ABC Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:32 pm
4739.	Nashville celebrates fire station 2 NASHVILLE - A Sept. 13 ribbon-cutting at Nashville Fire Station #2, 1520 Oak Level Road, was so well-attended Saturday morning that there were more people than chairs filling the entire fire truck bay; all the trucks were parked outside in accommodation. The event drew a slew of dignitaries from both the federal, state, and local levels, among them Don Davis, U. S Congressman; Neal Robbins, USDA Deputy Under Secretary; and Robert Hosford, USDA North Carolina State Director. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:25 pm
4740.	FITTING FINALE NASH COUNTY -- The final baseball regular season for the Big East Conference -- at least in its current form -- proved to be a memorable one as Southern Nash, Nash Central and Northern Nash all qualified for the state playoffs in their respective classifications.But the ultimate Big East Conference showstopper proved to be Bunn as the Wildcats, who are leaving the league starting in the fall, roared to the regular season championship under the direction of veteran head coach Patrick Warren. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:10 pm
4741.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS I hope all mothers had a great Mother’s Day. We were really blessed with some beautiful weather in this area. If your mother is still with you, show her your love every day. If you are a mother, show love to your children every day. I was blessed with a loving mother, Wrater Skinner Griffin who passed away at an early age, 35 years ago. I am now blessed with our three loving children and their families who show their love every day. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, May 13, 2014 10:42 pm
4742.	Post 58 fourth in division ROCKY MOUNT-- The Coleman-Pitt Post 58 American Legion baseball team has qualified for the playoffs with a 9-5-1 overall and 4-5 conference mark.Post 58 is one of five qualifiers from the Area I West Division. Rocky Mount is currently in fourth place.Last Thursday, Post 58 knocked off Ahoskie Post 102 by a 13-3 score in eight innings. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 1, 2014 10:52 pm
4743.	Strickler a winner at CLR ELM CITY -- With a cloudy, overcast sky lingering over County Line Raceway, fans filled the stands and drivers filled the pits in anticipation of a full night of heavy racing action last Saturday. On the schedule was the Nashville Feed Super Stock 4’s, the ARCO Restoration Pure Stock 4’s, P.L. Woodard Pure Stock V8’s, Barnes Equipment Late Models & DRU Inc. Open Wheel Modifieds. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 1, 2012 11:04 pm
4744.	Mudcats deal now finalized ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats have announced a new licensing agreement with Play-by-Play Sports, LLC a new company founded by longtime Mudcats “Voice” Patrick Kinas and Florida-based advertising executive Joe Bourdow. In turn, Play-By-Play Sports Properties (PBPSP) is announcing this morning an expanded home and away radio and internet coverage for 2010. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:49 pm
4745.	Nashville hosts annual Benefit Softball Tournament The Eighth Annual Benefit Softball Tournament was held this past Saturday at Glover Park, raising $800 for the Warren “Sneak” Lewis Law Enforcement Foundation. Four fire departments participated in the tournament, including Nashville, Coopers, Momeyer and Rocky Mount. Coopers Fire Department won first place in the single elimination tournament, with Rocky Mount coming in second place. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 21, 2012 10:41 pm
4746.	North Carolina Wesleyan takes second at tourney ROCKY MOUNT -- In a battle of unbeaten clubs, the Bearcats of St. Vincent College captured the 2008 Roger Taylor Invitational Championship last Saturday afternoon, downing host North Carolina Wesleyan by a 96-87 score at Everett Gymnasium. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, December 9, 2008 10:14 pm
4747.	Ephesus Community News Jennifer Glover led Children’s Sermon as she told the story of the Candy Cane. Look at the Candy Cane; what do you see? Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me. White is for my Savior who is sinless and pure! “J” is for Jesus: My Lord, for sure! Turn it around and a staff you will see; Jesus my Shepherd was born for me! DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:17 pm
4748.	MLK speaker choice disappoints party chairman Dear Editor:How disappointingly ironic it is that the City of Rocky Mount’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commissions’ celebration is called a “Unity Breakfast” when the commission has invited Dr. Julianne Malveaux to be this year’s featured speaker. Dr. Malveaux is a highly partisan and controversial figure. Letters to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:16 pm
4749.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree Baptist Church is now collecting donations for its N.C. State Missions fundraiser. Peachtree Baptist Church is collecting for NC Children's Homes.Peachtree will hold its annual collard sale this year. Look for the announcement with all the details coming later. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:34 pm
4750.	An eight year perspective by an 8-year-old I’m back, and it feels good to be writing again. I wish my Daddy would let me have this space more often. He looks like he needs a break, all the time. I guess when you get to be a senior citizen like him, that’s what happens. I don’t think he likes it when people always tell him how tired he looks. Sometimes, when people talk to him, I’m pretty sure he falls asleep. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 2, 2013 11:01 pm
4751.	East Carolina wins on diamond – again GREENVILLE -- Brandon Henderson belted his fifth home run of the season and drove in three runs, while Justin Bristow worked seven strong innings for the third consecutive outing to help East Carolina (13-4) to its 12th consecutive win and a series sweep over Rhode Island, 9-4, at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium Sunday afternoon. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:05 pm
4752.	Kent's view on how to be a teenager Let me just say a couple of things:1. Fish tanks2. Basketball3. Computer games Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 4, 2018 10:28 pm
4753.	Southern Nash opens playoffs with a road win STANHOPE -- Southern Nash saved its best for last during last Friday’s victory over homestanding Swansboro in the opening round of the Class 3-A State Football Playoffs.Certainly, SN head coach Brian Foster was thrilled to leave Carteret County with a 51-21 decison. But he anticipates that a full, four-quarters performance will be needed in order to survive this Friday’s second-round showdown at Eastern Wayne. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, November 19, 2013 10:52 pm
4754.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News It was wonderful to get back to Sunday school this morning. I enjoyed the study of Rahab and her faith in God. God can do wonders in the life of anyone who will trust Him and let Him have His way. We had 87 in attendance. Brother Bob Watkins welcomed everyone to Sunday school. Our Bible verse was read today by Matthew Morgan. We appreciate the children and young people taking part when asked. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:24 pm
4755.	Ten ladies to compete in Distinguished Young Women The 37th annual Distinguished Young Women of Rocky Mount Program will be held on Saturday, September 30th at 7 p.m. at The Dunn Center for The Performing Arts at North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount. Tickets can be purchased in advance from a participant for $15 or at the door for $20. Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, Distinguished Young Women is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. Published Wednesday, September 20, 2017 10:30 pm
4756.	Peachtree Community News The cooler weather of September is a welcome relief. This Labor Day holiday is the last fling of summer. School is back in session and the kids are happy to be with their friends again. Teachers are happy to be back in their teaching routine. Best wishes to all for a safe and fruitful year. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, September 8, 2009 10:53 pm
4757.	NASH COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION SCORES NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Rec Spring Sports Season: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:12 pm
4758.	Third shell building to be built in Middlesex NASHVILLE- In order to keep economic development moving forward at the Middlesex Corporate Centre, Nash County leaders have approved construction there of a third shell building for $3.1 million dollars, with work to be done by Jackson Builders Inc. of Goldsboro.Nash commissioners approved a contract award to Jackson Builders at their July 7 meeting, with Jonathan Boone, deputy county manager, reporting that seven bids had been received on June 17. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 23, 2025 10:44 pm
4759.	It's Fit To Be Split ROCKY MOUNT - Nash Central's boys basketball team has put itself in the driver's seat. Its goal now is to keep everyone else in the back seat. And Michael Mosley's emphatic fist-pump late last Friday night told everyone who was behind the wheel. By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:08 am
4760.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS God truly blesses us. The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation and friends met to worship last Sunday.The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Beverly Wilson in loving honor of Barbara Privette and Laicyn Batchelor for the joy they give to others. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, April 10, 2019 10:35 pm
4761.	Wesleyan wallops the Pride GREENSBORO -- Behind Bryan Haywood’s 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns, the North Carolina Wesleyan College football squad moved to 2-0 in USA South Conference play with a 35-13 victory over Greensboro College last Saturday at historic Jamieson Stadium on the campus of Grimsley High School. The opening period saw Haywood reel off the longest play from scrimmage in program history with a 96-yard TD run that gave the Battling Bishops a quick 7-0 lead, and the senior tailback later tallied Wesleyan’s final score early in the fourth quarter with a 19-yard touchdown rush. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:02 pm
4762.	Nash Co. stopped at event KNIGHTDALE -- Before the game started, members of the Nash County All-Stars coaching staffs reminded their players that the Louisburg foe would probably be the toughest opponent the stars would face this year.That proved to be a correct assessment as Louisburg put together an effective performance to defeat Nash County by a 13-2 margin in Monday's opening-round contest of the Tar Heel 9-10 District 6 Baseball Tournament. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 8, 2015 11:06 pm
4763.	Nashville breaks ground for sewer outfall project Nashville officials broke ground on one of the town's largest infrastructure projects to date. The ground breaking was held on Friday morning for the Stoney Creek Sewer Outfall project. The $2.5 million project consists of 7,100 linear feet of 30 inch sewer lines that will connect to the existing sewer lines that eventually flows to the Tar River Regional Treatment Plant, which is operated by the City of Rocky Mount. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:37 pm
4764.	Locals participate in Special Olympics The 2018 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games concluded June 3 in Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville and Holly Springs, ending a weekend of competition for nearly 1,900 athletes and Unified partners from across the state in athletics, bowling, cheerleading, cycling, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, swimming and volleyball, according to Keith L. Fishburne, President/CEO of SONC. Unified partners are individuals without intellectual disabilities who train and compete alongside Special Olympics athletes. Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:03 pm
4765.	Ephesus Community News Martha Edwards gave us a report of the Acteens’ mission trip to Savannah, GA. Also, testimonies were given from several ladies who attended the Deeper Still conference this past weekend in Greensboro with presentations by Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, and Phyllis Shire. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, August 4, 2009 10:56 pm
4766.	NCC announces graduates Nash Community College recently announced the following 313 degree, diploma or certificate graduates who were announced in the college’s fortieth graduation ceremony on Friday, May 9. Published Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:38 pm
4767.	Warren Evans Published Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:02 pm
4768.	MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS Betsy Coppedge taught the Sunday school lesson in my class today. The subject was God is Awesome, from Psalm 66. There is a lot for us to think about in this passage of Scripture. Just look around and look at creation, stop and count your blessing. You will see that God is awesome. In fact, the word should be used only in reference to God and what He has done. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, November 9, 2010 10:57 pm
4769.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday School began at 9:45 with Chris Matchem welcoming everyone and making the announcements. There was a call to worship video followed by singing “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship.” Communion meditation and prayers at the table were given by Elder, Kenneth Massengale. After the communion service and the giving of tithes and offerings, the morning message was brought to us by Chris Matchem. Our minister Daniel West was on vacation. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:52 pm
4770.	NEW-6 -- ONE LAST TIME STANHOPE -- With the ‘E’ -- SouthWest Edgecombe -- set to depart the NEW-6 Conference, the league’s basketball schedule over the next two months will serve as a farewell tour. But to the name only. Five of the six NEW teams -- Southern Nash, Northern Nash, Nash Central, Rocky Mount and Wilson Fike -- will stay in a conference together and will be joined by Wilson Hunt. Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:24 pm
4771.	Winstead Wows Them At LC LOUISBURG -- While helping build homes to supplement his income as a teenager, Thomas Winstead learned the true value of a solid foundation.“If the foundation of the house is just a little off, it’s not going to be right,’’ Winstead said.That’s a lesson Winstead conveyed to a captive audience last Wednesday at the Louisburg College Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 21, 2014 11:08 pm
4772.	Spring Hope announces pageant contestants The 47th Annual Pumpkin Festival is set for October 5 and October 6 in downtown Spring Hope. The official kick-off to the festival is the 2018 Miss Pumpkin and Little Miss Pumpkin Queen Pageant which will be held on Saturday, September 29th 6:30 p.m. at the Spring Hope Elementary School. The reigning Miss Pumpkin Queen Abby Darak and our Little Miss Pumpkin Queen Jacey Lucas will be bidding their farewell as a new Miss Pumpkin Queen and Little Miss Pumpkin Queen will be crowned to serve as ambassadors of the festival. Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:05 pm
4773.	Nash County farmer passes away Carson Barnes, a long-time Nash County sweet potato farmer, passed away on Saturday evening. He was 82 years old. Barnes began farming in 1960 with just under an acre of sweet potatoes and eight acres of tobacco. Today, his company, Barnes Farming Corporation, has grown to become the largest sweet potato grower and shipper in the country. Published Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:21 pm
4774.	Post 58 finishes six-game run with victory RED OAK - Playing six games in six days can take its toll on a baseball team. Just ask Coleman-Pitt Post 58’s squad. Post 58 concluded the worst stretch of its regular season schedule with a wild 12-11 victory over division member Ahoskie Post 102 Monday night at Northern Nash High School. A win at home Wednesday over Tarboro will clinch a second straight Area 1 Eastern Division title for Post 58 (7-2, 6-1). CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:07 pm
4775.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Spring has finally arrived, along with a yellow cloud of pollen. Gardeners are getting serious about their yard work. Thanks to all of those who participated in the High Way Clean-up on Saturday AM. It was a job well done.Peachtree folks gathered for worship on Sunday morning. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:56 pm
4776.	COUNTY RECREATION REPORT NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Winter Youth Sports Leagues: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 25, 2017 11:10 pm
4777.	Rocky Mount defeated by Word of God at Glaxo RALEIGH -- The organizers of the GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational Basketball Tournament have been going nostalgic the last couple of years. Last year, it returned the event to where it all started in 1972 -- Broughton High School’s historic Holliday Gymnasium, the largest high school gym in the state (3,100 seats). The previous 12 years, the GSK had called N.C. State University’s Reynolds Coliseum home. Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:19 pm
4778.	SANDY CROSS NEWS On March 7, several in the community attended graduation service of the Nashville Bible College founded by Rev. Michael Clark. Graduates from our community with a degree in Bachelor of Theology: Mary Barnes, Gary Carpenter, Julio Diaz, Steve Massey, Jim Meade, Marie Parker, Tim Sills. Graduate with Bachelor Degree in Christian Counseling: Donald Barnes. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:57 pm
4779.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The Annie Armstrong fundraiser drive has reached its goal.Peachtree Baptist Church is now collecting donations for its N.C. State Missions fundraiser. Peachtree Baptist Church is collecting for NC Children's Homes.Peachtree will hold its annual collard sale this year. Look for the announcement with all the details coming later. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 10:15 pm
4780.	Death, resurrection confirms Biblical truth about Heaven "In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." (John 14:2)My mother in-law told me last week that she was ready and looking forward to heaven. My thoughts immdediately turned to the 2004 book titled 90 Minutes in Heaven. It has been a source of comfort to many about what the Bible says about heaven. It is the account of a fatal automobile accident that took the life of Don Piper. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, April 17, 2019 10:37 pm
4781.	EPHESUS NEWS On Sunday morning, Pastor David Eidson lit the Advent candle of Peace. Michaela Bauer offered special music as she sang “I Wonder As I Wander”, accompanied by Mary Jane Bauer on piano. Pastor David Eidson’s message in Word was from 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift”. Paul emphasizes the spiritual rewards for those who give generously. As you bless others, you will be blessed. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, December 14, 2010 10:59 pm
4782.	Ephesus Community News This week has been a wonderful week with lots of good activities for the mind, soul and body, mentally, spiritually and physically, as we are studying how to be a better Christian and church member. Our church members are getting prepared for a new pastor in the near future. Each of us have an important role to play as God called servants. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:25 pm
4783.	Life without TV: a return to the 1970s When my parents got a small black and white television for their bedroom, I was handed down a little six-inch black and white that my dad had won as a door prize at his company's Christmas party years before.Its rabbit ears picked up Channel 5 in Raleigh, Channel 11 in Durham, Channels 7 and 9 in Greenville and Channel 4, which was UNC-TV. It was an amazing time to be alive. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:39 pm
4784.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS God truly blesses us. The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation and friends met to worship last Sunday.The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Bart and Bill Wood in memory of their mother, Mrs. Patricia Wood. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:45 pm
4785.	Good habits require dedication and hard work Webster defines a habit as a recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition, an established disposition of the mind or character. It is the latter statement that inspired me to examine what I consider to be the seven most important habits that every Christian should possess. Mind you now, my list is not all-inclusive. I do not have the market cornered on the list of all the habits that should show up in our lives. In fact, my list is no better or more correct that your list. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:38 pm
4786.	Red Oak Elementary School announces honor rolls THIRD GRADE - A HONOR ROLLJasmine Abukhait, Mackenzie Benson, Mila Dean, Berkeley English, Jackson Ennis, Keagan Lynch, Caroline May, Tamiyas Pearce, Savanna Robinson, Benjamin Taylor, Austin Warholic and Zachary Winfield Published Wednesday, December 6, 2023 10:13 pm
4787.	Southern Nash High School Honor Rolls The following Southern Nash High School students have been named to honor rolls for the first six-week grading period. Published Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:21 pm
4788.	Nash County 4-H honors alumni Nash County 4-H honored two alumni on Sunday by dedicating a cabinet full of 4-H memorabilia in their name. Albert Batchelor and Vera Mann were each recognized posthumously during a special ice cream social, which was hosted by Nash County 4-H. Both Batchelor and Mann are recipients of the Nash County Hall of Fame Award. Mann was inducted in 2009. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 8, 2016 10:38 pm
4789.	Nash County Deed Transfers Margaret C. Brown, Victor Brown, Aisha Brown, Terrence Brown, Cardes Henry Brown, Cardes H. Brown Jr. and Diane Brown to Carol Reiner; Lake Sagamore, Lot C-2436Samuel D. Sparks and Cheryl Ann S. Sparks to Scotty David Sparks; 10457 Lancaster Store Road, CastaliaBarbara Liles, Rebecca J. Williams and Rebecca Joyner Williams to Rebecca Joyner Williams and Christopher Williams; Bert's Lane, Nash County Published Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:57 pm
4790.	Thompson - Tucker wed Kimberly Lea Thompson and Robert Bishop Tucker, Jr. (BJ) were married at 4 p.m. on April 18, 2009 at Oakmont Baptist Church, Greenville. Dr. Stephen Prevatte and Dr. Keithen Tucker, uncle of the groom, performed the ceremony. Published Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:34 pm
4791.	Spring Hope Elementary honor rolls Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the final semester of the 2015-2016 School Year. The following students at Spring Hope Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, September 14, 2016 10:48 pm
4792.	Veteran's Day, humble holiday and rightly so This semester, I'm teaching a class on the life and work of Ernest Hemingway, one of my favorite writers. I sometimes forget how close his fiction is to his real life -- the man was injured with shrapnel, saw many awful things as both an ambulance driver, combatant and journalist. On top of all that, he got what amounted to a "Dear John" letter as well.Many of his characters suffer from what we've come to call Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:23 pm
4793.	EPHESUS NEWS Special music was provided by the DJCs, and they were later joined by the Ephesus Adult Choir as they all sang “This Little Light of Mine.” Pastor David Eidson delivered our message in Word from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, quoting from verses 4 and 5 (NASB) “and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God”. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:35 pm
4794.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News We had an interesting lesson in Sunday school on “Living in the Light of Love”. We learned that love is the foundation of the Christian faith. God loved us and we are to love all others. We are to tell others that God loves them too. Jesus died for them because of His love. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:55 pm
4795.	Filing ends for municipal elections The filing period has ended for upcoming October and November municipal elections, with Spring Hope and Whitakers topping the list for having the most candidates to compete for town council spots.All town elections will be held in November, while the city of Rocky Mount holds its elections in October.In Nashville, Kate Burns and Larry Taylor, incumbent town council members, are both running for re-election, but will face a challenge from newcomer Jeffrey Dodson for a council seat. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 23, 2025 10:44 pm
4796.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS Wow! Have times changed. When I was younger, I couldn't get enough sun and the heat just made it better. I would work all day cutting grass around home, then I would get on the tractor and mow my little farm path and when that was all done, if there was still light, I would lower the deck on my mower and cut some more. Before or after I started mowing, I would go to the tanning bed to even up my tan and I had the prettiest, even golden tan around. Now, after a few spots that "really" got my attention, times and things have changed. JOJO RICKS / Published Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:34 am
4797.	Southern Nash Middle School announces honor lists Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2016-2017 school year.The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:21 pm
4798.	Southern Nash High School Honor Rolls The following Southern Nash High School students earned A Honor Roll for the 3rd six weeks of the 2010-2011 school year: Published Tuesday, February 8, 2011 10:34 pm
4799.	NC State drops a heartbreaker FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- Chasing its third Super Regional appearance in the last four years, North Carolina State University's baseball team allowed fourth-ranked TCU to escape with a 9-8, 10th inning victory on Monday night in the championship game of the NCAA's Fort Worth Regional. The Wolfpack (36-23) built an 8-1 lead through the top eighth behind a sterling effort from Johnny Piedmonte, who worked the first 3 2/3, holding the Frogs (47-12) to one earned on four hits with five strikeouts. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:44 pm
4800.	Offense sparks Mudcats on road SEVIERVILLE, TENN. -- Dave Sappelt drove in two more runs to lead a 16-hit attack as Carolina won the series finale over Tennessee 10-3 at Smokies Park on Sunday night in a Class AA Southern League baseball event. Sappelt, coming off of a pair of three-RBI games, drove in a pair with two singles as Carolina (2-4) salvaged their final game at Smokies Park this regular season. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:36 pm