The Nashville Graphic

4801.	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
4802.	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
4803.	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
4804.	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
4805.	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
4806.	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
4807.	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
4808.	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
4809.	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
4810.	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
4811.	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
4812.	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
4813.	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
4814.	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
4815.	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
4816.	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
4817.	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
4818.	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
4819.	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
4820.	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
4821.	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
4822.	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
4823.	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
4824.	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
4825.	Warren Evans Published Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:02 pm
4826.	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
4827.	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
4828.	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
4829.	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
4830.	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
4831.	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
4832.	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
4833.	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
4834.	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
4835.	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
4836.	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
4837.	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
4838.	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
4839.	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
4840.	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
4841.	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
4842.	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
4843.	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
4844.	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
4845.	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
4846.	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
4847.	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
4848.	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
4849.	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
4850.	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
4851.	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
4852.	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
4853.	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
4854.	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
4855.	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
4856.	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
4857.	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
4858.	NRMS to hire back most teachers As the state legislature lays out a planned $7.9 billion for North Carolina’s public schools in this year’s budget, Nash-Rocky Mount Schools superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson told the board that the system will be able to hire back most of their teachers whose contracts ended in the 2012-13 school year.“As of today,” he said at the board meeting Monday night, “we’ll be able to bring back 90 percent of our teachers who have end-date contracts and are eligible to return.” Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, August 6, 2013 11:12 pm
4859.	NASH REC ON A ROLL NASHVILLE -- Nash Rec defeated Westridge by a 493-329 margin last Thursday in Nash-Roanoke Swim League action. The clubs will meet again this Thursday at the Westridge Pool in Rocky Mount. Results from the event were as follows: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:39 pm
4860.	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
4861.	Nashville Chamber welcomes new businesses Lady Bug Gifts Nashville’s Blooming Festival played a part in Hattie Rhodes opening her business, Lady Bug Gifts, in Nashville. Rhodes, who grew up in Bailey and lives in the Stanhope area, had a business in Bunn but decided to relocate her business last year. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:40 pm
4862.	Ephesus Community News Our worship service today began as Pastor David Eidson asked us what is our response to God and what He has done for us. Are we serving Him and have we surrendered to Him? DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:02 pm
4863.	Wesleyan wraps up campaign ROCKY MOUNT -- The Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan wrapped up their 2007 baseball season at Bauer Field on Sunday, splitting an afternoon doubleheader with York College of Pennsylvania. The Spartans took game one by a 6-1 score, but NCWC battled back for the 6-2 game two victory to finish with a 28-16 overall record. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 8, 2007 9:14 pm
4864.	Ephesus Community News Pastor David Eidson delivered our message in Word, “Too Far Away”, from John 4:43-54. He told the story of how Jesus healed a royal official’s son. To quote from NIV, “Unless you people see miraculous signs and wonders” Jesus told him, “you will never believe”. We are fortunate enough today to have the benefit of the Word of Jesus. Do you believe? DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:36 pm
4865.	Co-worker issued a wake-up call In 2004, I was the Durham County Manager in Durham, North Carolina. I had over 2,000 employees and oversaw a budget of over $600 million dollars. One morning, I arrived at my office at 7:30 for another stress-filled day. As the morning wore on, I began to experience shortness of breath and tightness in my chest. I couldn't believe it. Could it be a heart attack? MIKE RUFFIN / Published Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:51 pm
4866.	Nash Community College announces honor list Nash Community College recently announced that the following students achieved academic honors during the 2016 Fall Semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average (all A's) while taking 12 or more semester hours. Students who qualify for the Honor Roll must earn a grade point average of 3.3 or above and be enrolled in 12 or more semester hours. Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:38 pm
4867.	It's Blooming weekend - after a two year pause Members of Cub Scouts Pack and Scouts Troop #37 visited the Charters of Freedom at the Nash County Courthouse Monday afternoon. Though I got delayed and couldn't make it over to see the entire group, thankfully photos are being provided for a future edition of The Graphic.I did make it in time to catch the Scout Master along with a parent and child who were still standing at the display.Upon arrival I could tell they were all still admiring the documents which are housed in the brick and mortar cases. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, May 4, 2022 10:49 pm
4868.	Proficiency scores for N-RMS below state average The overall percent of proficient students in the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) system fell below state percentages for the 2012-13 school year.Data released at the end of last week by the NC Department of Pubic Instruction (NCDPI) shows the NRMS system’s total combined scores under state proficiency percentages by 10 to 14.4 percent. Proficiency, as defined by evaluators, means scoring at or above grade level. MICHELE A. CRUZ, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:50 pm
4869.	MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS There were 97 in Sunday school with four visitors. Alex Marlowe read the Bible verse. Brother Bob reminded us that May is Children’s Home month. Ina Jones did an interesting lesson on “Thankful Worship” taken from Revelations. The choir sang “We Have Come into His House” for the call to worship. Pastor Rogerson welcomed everyone and prayed the invocation. Hymns of worship were “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” and “He Keeps Me Singing”. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, May 17, 2011 11:01 pm
4870.	VETS RETURN RED OAK -- Nobody knows what fall sports are going to look like this upcoming school year with the coronavirus pandemic leaving coaches, players, and fans alike wondering what is coming next. Despite that, the volleyball team at Northern Nash High School is doing its best to prepare for this upcoming fall during these uncertain times. CHANCE PUCKETT, Correspondent / Published Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:36 pm
4871.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The weather was so beautiful this week-end that it was perfect for the many family reunions that took place. The Hill family reunion was held in Bunn at the Charlie/Berteen Wilder place. Nancy and Dallas Hill attended and were happy to meet some family members that they had never known. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:50 pm
4872.	Heat and mosquitoes have returned, even to big cities Forget worrying about the cicadas.If we needed any other reminders that summer is upon us, one of my sons showed me a golf ball-sized welt that verified the mosquitoes are back.We almost had a full-length spring before we switched to "Florida swamp" heat and humidity last week.I saw an article produced by the pest control company Orkin that listed the most mosquito-infested areas in America. I'm dubious about the list. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, June 5, 2024 10:25 pm
4873.	Chamber's Distinguished Citizen event is March 30 Nashville's Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual reception and awards ceremony next week to announce recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Citizen and Junior Achievement Awards.The event will take place at Nash Arts Center in downtown Nashville on March 30. Doors will open for refreshments at 6:30. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Published Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:39 pm
4874.	Ephesus Community News Senior Adult Day was observed at Ephesus on Sunday with lunch afterwards in the fellowship hall. Our guest speaker was Wendy Minton Edwards, who is from Spring Hope. She is the Eastern Regional Director for the NC Baptist Aging Ministry and Adjunct Professor in the Religion Department of Mount Olive College-Washington. She delivered our message in word, “Will You Marry Me” from John 14:1-3 (NIV). DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:26 pm
4875.	EPHESUS NEWS The Ephesus Baptist Area Youth (EBAY) want to thank everyone for their support of the Valentine Banquet on Saturday. Our Sunday service began with special music by Lynn Cash, singing “Called by Love”. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:21 pm
4876.	Peachtree Community News “God’s Word Will Stand” is what Pastor Whitehouse spoke about on Sunday morning. His scriptural basis was Romans 9:6-18. He explained that even though we may not understand, God is absolutely fair in the way He treats each person. His truth is that if we don’t accept God’s mercy, we will one day face His justice. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, May 4, 2010 10:32 pm
4877.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Sundays at Peachtree Baptist Church are becoming more exciting. More of the Peachtree congregation, family and friends are coming back to gather together to worship and celebrate in doors. This past Sunday we welcomed a number of new visitors. Thanks be to God. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:40 pm
4878.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS The VBS at Beulah Church of Christ last week was greatly blessed. The attendance was really good and was enjoyed by all who attended. We want to thank all the children for coming and also the parents and friends who brought them. May God continue to bless them, keep them safe and bring them back to be with us at Beulah. On Sunday, the children came to church for a program which we all enjoyed very much. Their parents and many other family members and friends came also. The attendance was such a blessing to everyone, especially all the VBS teachers and everyone who had helped make VBS a real success. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:47 pm
4879.	Brittany Bulldogs WILSON -- Nash Central picked up its defensive tempo, but the Lady Bulldogs weren’t able to find the back of the net during last Friday’s action at the annual The Brittany Girls Soccer Showcase. Taking on West Brunswick, the Lady Bulldogs didn’t alow a goal for the first 27 minutes. But WB eventually broke through and would add two more tallies on its way to a 3-0 victory against Nash Central as part of the festivities at Gillette Park. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 28, 2012 8:11 am
4880.	Ephesus Community News Beginning in September, Wednesday nights at Ephesus now have something for the entire family! While the adults are in Bible study or business meeting, there will be activities for pre-school thru 12th grade. On the first, third, and fifth Wednesdays at 7 p.m.: Pre-school thru kindergarten - Cherub Choir practice; 1st thru 5th grades - Children’s Choir practice; and 6th thru 12th grades - Bible study. On second and fourth Wednesdays at 7 p.m.: Pre-school thru kindergarten - Mission friends; 1st thru 5th grades - Children in Action; and 6th thru 12th grades - Challengers (boys) and Acteens (girls). DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:21 pm
4881.	Reassignment committee eyes new high school plan The Nash-Rocky Mount School Reassignment Committee met on Tuesday, June 12 in order to review a revised high school reassignment plan that will impact fewer students than the previous plan. The new tentative maps were drawn by the Operations Research and Education Laboratory (OREd), who has been hired by the school system to help with statistical analysis of the population and the balance measures prioritized by the school board. Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:56 pm
4882.	MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC Whitakers Revitalize and Preserve, or WRAP, celebrated its first big project on Saturday.The organization hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting service for the "Music Blooms in Whitakers" Freenotes Harmony Park.The project costs $35,000 and was made possible through grants from Cummins, Inc., The Mims Foundation, The Conservation Fund, Resourceful Communities Program and Positive Action for Christ as well as individual donors. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:40 pm
4883.	NC SAR HONORS BODDIE The Halifax Resolves Chapter, North Carolina, Sons of the American Revolution, sponsored the dedication of a SAR Compatriot Grave Marker on Saturday, October 20th, honoring Nicholas Bunn Boddie (July 31, 1889 -- November 5, 1951) at Rose Hill Plantation.President of the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR, David B. Gammon, welcomed guests and opened the ceremony honoring Boddie, "If the past is indeed prologue, then a glimpse into the past can provide a source of wisdom and inspiration for the future," he said. JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, October 31, 2018 10:41 pm
4884.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS OCTOBER 24-28 BUILDING PERMIT (COMMERCIAL)Robbie B. Davis, Turn-Key Contractors; 5200 US 264A; new construction; $1,763,777Nick Kraft, Layton Construction Company; 9377 N US 301; renovation/alteration; $6,000,000 Published Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:44 pm
4885.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News Earl and I were able to attend worship service today. Praise God! It was good to be in a house of God and worship with other believers! We enjoyed the music also. I was pleased with testimonies that Ashley Matthews gave. She shared what God was doing in her life and how she has been able to overcome some hindrances to her spiritual growth. This fall she will begin her second year at Meredith. “Thanks for sharing, Ashley, and may you continue to live close to God.” ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:16 pm
4886.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a bright and sunny January morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present, which included several visitors from a central North Carolina church. They were present to hear a prospective minister preach. His sermon was titled “Encouraging Others,” based on several passages from Acts. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, January 22, 2013 11:48 pm
4887.	Local band director will be missed by many Last week's passing of Southern Nash Band Director Michael Lancaster left many of us in disbelief. Though I didn't know Lancaster as well as hundreds of students and co-workers, all of my experiences with him were very positive. One thing I will always remember of him is his willingness to help us out at the Blooming Festival. By Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:26 pm
4888.	Woolard campaigns to send local veterans to annual gala event Nashville resident Linda Woolard is again spreading the word encouraging Nash County citizens to send local veterans to the annual gala hosted by the US Military Veterans Foundation. This year's event will be held on Saturday, September 12 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Jim Breuer, stand-up comedian who is well known for his television career as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, will perform a show for the veterans at this year's Gala.More than 350 veterans attended last year's gala including approximately 10 from Nash County. JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:46 pm
4889.	Castalia gears up for July 4th Nash County residents can count on another successful July Fourth if they plan to spend it in Castalia. Organizers of the annual event said this year’s event will be extra special, as the parade will once again pay tribute to veterans. Anna Joyner, who serves as the Parade Coordinator, said this year’s Grand Marshal’s will be Sgt. Linwood “Pee Wee” Harper, of Castalia, and Private First Class Herman Strum, of Spring Hope. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:26 pm
4890.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News We had 96 in Sunday school, which was better than some recent Sundays. There are several sick and unable to come. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:24 pm
4891.	Mudcats’ players on All-Star squad ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats have announced that position player Jeremie Tice and pitcher Shawn Armstrong were named to the 2012 Carolina League All-Star team. The game will feature All-Stars from the Carolina League against the best from the California League at BB&T Ballpark in Winston-Salem on June 19. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:59 pm
4892.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Well, Spring Hope did it again! The Pumpkin Festival was a great success. The pumpkins were gigantic and plentiful. The parade was colorful and well organized. The marching bands were impressive. The beauty queens were beautiful. The vendors were numerous and the food delicious. The music was great and even the weather cooperated! Thanks to Spring Hope and The Chamber of Commerce for a job well done! BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2014 11:08 pm
4893.	Peachtree Community News The Sunday Morning worship service opened with a Celebration of Believers’ Baptism. Chase Gupton and Jason Davis were baptized by Pastor Whitehouse in this sacred ceremony. Many family members and friends attended. By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:22 pm
4894.	Peachtree Community News Alas, spring has arrived with all of its promise and beauty. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:50 am
4895.	Southern Nash celebrates completion of ag facility Southern Nash High School FFA members met on Monday afternoon to handle an important piece of business; welcoming the community to the school's new Animal Facility. A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the official opening of the new facility, with supporters, including school board members, commissioners and Senator Rick Horner attending. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 3, 2017 10:28 pm
4896.	Mudcats fall on road CHATTANOOGA, TENN. -- Elian Herrera drove in four runs to lift the Chattanooga Lookouts past the Carolina Mudcats 10-4 at AT&T Field on Sunday afternoon in a Class AA Southern League baseball showdown. Herrera went 2-3 with a two-run double in the sixth inning to extend the Lookouts’ lead to 10-3 in the sixth. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10:55 pm
4897.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS As I told you last week, our minister at Beulah Church of Christ will be leaving and Sunday the 14th of this month will be his last sermon at Beulah. We pray that Daniel and his family will be blessed as they leave and with the decision they have made to move from the Beulah Community. As of now, I have not been told if any decision have been made on getting another minister for our congregation but we pray that will happen soon. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:49 pm
4898.	Local chapter of Daughters of American Revolution meet The Micajah Pettaway Chapter of the North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution met Thursday, February 21, 2008, 2:30 p.m. in the home of Pris Sykes. Celia Baggett, Mae Brake and Kay Freeland were other hostesses. Contributed By Dee Long / Published Tuesday, March 25, 2008 10:44 pm
4899.	A Shrine Selection NASHVILLE -- John Haggerty first donned an official’s uniform when he was just 12 years old. And he hasn’t stopped since. A career that began even before he was a teenager -- when he was helping his father with rec league duties in Upstate New York -- has reached its apex over the past several years for Haggerty. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 9, 2011 12:12 am
4900.	NASH CO. PARKS & REC SOCCER INFO NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Soccer League: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 7, 2013 11:42 pm