The Nashville Graphic

401.	Nash County Animal Friends' Notebook AUCTION! ~ We are planning to have the BIGGEST & BEST Online Auction! We are SEEKING lots of items such as gift certificates (restaurants, retail locations), stays at hotels, art, jewelry, dog/cat items, vacation packs, new and unique items, decor, tickets to events, gift cards, autographed memorabilia, gift baskets.... and the list goes on! Carol Vierela, NASH COUNTY ANIMAL FRIENDS / Published Wednesday, May 13, 2015 11:32 pm
402.	STEPHEN NOBLE MITCHELL Stephen "Steve" Noble Mitchell, 75, of Middlesex passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Published Monday, August 3, 2015 4:41 pm
403.	JEANETTE TIPPETTE ADAMS Published Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:27 pm
404.	I promise to pay you back January is not a great month for a lot of Americans. Ultimately, the excesses of Christmas catch up with all of us, especially those of us who "charged" our way into the hearts of others by using credit cards instead of paying cash for those gifts. It's payback time!According to USA Facts, the average American spent $1,766 on Christmas in 2024. That adds up to $600 BILLION DOLLARS! I don't know about you, but I finally finished above average in something, although I probably shouldn't be very proud of it. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:35 pm
405.	Jane Bryant Published Monday, November 9, 2015 2:14 pm
406.	RED OAK NEWS Christmas festivities began early as several youth and adults came together at the North Roanoke Baptist Associational Center on Friday, Nov. 18 to unpack all the items purchased for the red boxes for the inmates at Fountain Correctional Center. Then on Saturday, Nov. 19 the members of Girls in Action and Children in Action, leaders, and youth joined in to pack 585 red Christmas boxes. SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:58 pm
407.	Demolition of mall brings back memories Demolition started last week on Wilson Mall, a.k.a, Parkwood Mall. After years of vacancy, dereliction and decay, the city finally started tearing down what had become an eyesore and community hazard. Most folks in the Tri-County area at least 40 years of age remember when this mall was a major shopping and gathering place. I remember when it was an "open air" mall -- now trendy again, sort of -- and a place where my mama and most every other adult I knew liked to shop. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 25, 2026 8:10 pm
408.	HALEY’S FAN CLUB (L to R) Birchwood’s Jennifer Jackson and Anna Scott Wingfield cheer on competitor Haley Brantley during last Thursday evening’s home swim meet versus Nash Rec and Benvenue in Nashville. Published Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:55 pm
409.	Nashville Elementary strong in hoops NASHVILLE -- The 2023 Girls Basketball Team at Nashville Elementary started its season in January. The club was made up of three fourth-grade students and 13 fifth-grade students in addition to one team manager. The head coach was Beth Brantley, a fifth-grade teacher, and the assistant coach is Gregory Perkins, the boys coach and school custodian. The team had practices every Tuesday and Thursday from January to April after school, in addition to games every Saturday during the month of March. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 21, 2023 10:34 pm
410.	Nash County to sell houses in downtown area After a year of owning two homes in Downtown Nashville, Nash County is moving forward with selling the homes. The county purchased the two properties, at 104 and 108 E Washington Street, for $140,000 in November 2010 with plans to expand the Nash County Senior Center. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 9, 2011 12:12 am
411.	NEEDHAM "DALLAS" HILL Published Monday, December 5, 2022 4:53 pm
412.	VELMA MAE WINSTEAD MOSS Published Tuesday, July 5, 2022 11:44 am
413.	Central Shows The Way STANHOPE -- Two trends continued during last Wednesday’s weekly NEW-6 Conference Cross Country Meet at Southern Nash. Northern Nash’s Zack Brantley continued his dominance of NEW-6 boys individual races, while Nash Central remained undefeated this season in the boys team standings. Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:25 am
414.	DOROTHY “DOT” SHEARIN CARTEE Dorothy “Dot” Shearin Cartee, age 80, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013.  Born in Nash County on October 23, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Walter Daniel Shearin and Ada Belle Brantley Shearin.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Teanna Chapman. Published Tuesday, January 22, 2013 11:48 pm
415.	MAVERICK JONATHAN HARDISON Published Wednesday, May 6, 2026 8:17 am
416.	Living History/Reenactment Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 UDC members, Margie Parker Brantley, Sarah Watson and Helen Sharpe visited the annual fall War Between the States Living History/Reenactment at Historic Stonewall Manor on October 20. Published Tuesday, October 30, 2012 11:11 pm
417.	Man killed, another charged with murder in Middlesex MIDDLESEX- One man is dead and another charged with his murder after a shooting the night of April 21st in Middlesex.Marcus Jamar Toney, 33, of 3795 Brantley Road was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts made after the incident, which occurred before Nash County Sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement agencies responded at 10:59 p.m. to a reported shooting. An April 22 NCSO press released stated that Toney was found at his Brantley Road residence suffering from a gunshot wound to the groin. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:44 pm
418.	DANCING WITH THE ARTS SNAP-SHOTS, 2 Jill Boone and Mike Pressley named runner-ups Published Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:08 pm
419.	Beulah Community News I hope all you mothers had a great Mother’s Day Sunday. Love and honor your mother while she is alive. Life is never the same after you lose your mother. On Sunday at Beulah we had several visitors. Many of them came to attend church with their mothers who are members of Beulah Church of Christ. Most of those also grew up at Beulah. Ellen Bone furnished the beautiful flowers on Sunday in memory of her mother, Eunice Fisher Kearns. Thank you Ellen. Danny and Beth Enroughty attended on Sunday, along with Beth’s mother from South Carolina whose name is Wilma Bagwell. Danny is the son of Wilma and William Enroughty. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:54 pm
420.	Longtime businessman Wilmer A. "Sonny" Brantley passes away NASHVILLE - Many in Nash County are mourning the loss of one of their own, Wilmer A. "Sonny" Brantley of Nashville, who passed away Dec. 9 at the age of 94 after a brief illness. Brantley, who was elected to both the Nash County (2008) and North Carolina 4-H Hall of Fame (2013), supported local farm youth for more than 35 years, particularly with raising funds for the Eastern Carolina Meat Animal Show and Sale. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:22 pm
421.	INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS New officers of the Beta Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, pictured left to right, are Rhonda Carter, President; Terri Brantley, Secretary; Peggy Lamm, Treasurer: and Nell Boone, Parliamentarian. Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:59 pm
422.	JVC honors PFC Alton Joyner PFC Alton Franklin Joyner was honored on Monday, January 18 by the Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties. Joyner, who was from Rocky Mount, was drafted into the Marine Corps in 1952. He served as a cannoneer in the artillery in the Korean War. Pictured above, the family of Mr. Joyner stands in front of a wreath presented to them during the ceremony. Pictured (L-R) is: a member of the Branch Honor Guard who accompanied the family, W.C. Joyner, Eddie Joyner, DeWilda W. Joyner and Craig Joyner. Published Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:54 pm
423.	TAKING A GOOD LOOK Nash Central High School’s Mike Narron watches a pitch sail by during the Bulldogs’ home baseball game last Tuesday versus Rocky Mount. Published Tuesday, April 6, 2010 11:53 pm
424.	Nashville's Boys & Girls Club thanks local supporters Nashville's Boys and Girls Club gave thanks to its supporters at a special Thanksgiving dinner last Monday evening. Unit Director Boris Ashford said the support from the community means a lot to club members. "We do have strong support in our community," Ashford said. To show their appreciation, club members presented cards to Nashville's Police Department, Nashville's Fire Department, Rock Creek Baptist Church and Paul Lewis, a N.C. Wesleyan student who volunteers with the club. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 2, 2015 11:21 pm
425.	Senior Center staff deliver meals Staff at the Nash County Senior Center are having to be creative in providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic.Since March, senior center staff have had to take over the meal delivery program, delivering meals for up to 50 residents throughout the county.Wendy Perry, Senior Services Coordinator, said the meals aren't delivered every day anymore. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10:44 pm
426.	Nashville High School Alumni meet, pics 1 Truman Carpenter, Class of 1964 Published Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:55 pm
427.	NC Wesleyan College receives Employer Excellence Award from Donate Life NC North Carolina Wesleyan College received an Award of Employer Excellence from Donate Life North Carolina in April. April is National Donate Life Month, an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. Published Wednesday, June 5, 2019 11:13 pm
428.	Locals named to 4-H Hall of Fame Three avid supporters of Nash County 4-H were recently inducted into the North Carolina 4-H Hall of Fame. Wilmer A. “Sonny” Brantley, Barbara High Tyre, and the late Peggy Enroughty were among 10 who were inducted on June 24 during 4-H Congress in Raleigh. All three are also a part of Nash County’s 4-H Hall of Fame. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:01 pm
429.	What salvation and gift cards have in common "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved." (John 6:44)Consumer analysts who track the whims of shoppers report that gift cards were purchased this Christmas season in record numbers. It is one more indication of the quality of life that we enjoy. We are hard to shop for because we have just about everything we need. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Tuesday, December 29, 2020 10:52 pm
430.	County kicks off Breast Cancer Month Local women will share their experiences with breast cancer during a special poster campaign that starts this weekend. Posters will be unveiled on Saturday, October 2 at Golden East Crossing Mall in Rocky Mount showcasing the 25 women featured in the campaign. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 28, 2010 11:23 pm
431.	Sheriff Stone offers holiday safety tips "The holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers are crowding malls and discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and find the best deals," said Sheriff Stone of Nash County. But what shoppers are neglecting is their safety. According to Sheriff Stone "This time of year attracts more shopping-related criminal activity because of the larger crowds and the extended store hours. Published Wednesday, December 7, 2016 11:09 pm
432.	NPD hosts Fallen Law Enforcement Memorial Tree Nashville's Police Department is home to a special Christmas tree this holiday season. The North Carolina Fallen Law Enforcement Memorial Tree was put up on Sunday afternoon outside of Nashville's Police Department. This year, 555 names hang on the tree. The names are of those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in North Carolina. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10:13 pm
433.	Backward Glances This photo was originally published in The Graphic September 3, 1959. Pictured is Mrs. Virginia Warren’s kindergarten class at Nashville School. Published Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:45 pm
434.	Nash recognizes EMS employees Nash County Emergency Services provides top notch services because it employs the right people, according to Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley. Emergency Services employees were recognized last Thursday night at a special employee recognition program. Brantley said recognition programs are hard to hold for emergency services employees because they are spread out over 542 miles protecting the public, working in the 9-1-1 center or doing fire inspections. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 20, 2019 10:48 pm
435.	Monument placed in memory of commissioner A teardrop-shaped monument was delivered to the Nash County Claude Mayo, Jr. Administration Building last Monday morning. The monument is the beginning of a commemorative courtyard Nash County Commissioners agreed to do in memory and honor of former Nash County Commissioner Billy Morgan. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 5, 2018 10:47 pm
436.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS It was a beautiful day at Peachtree this past Sunday for our Observance of another Believer's Baptism. Our members gathered to celebrate with Mr. Melvin D. Hayes as he stepped into the pool to have his sins washed away and to except the Lord Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. The Sanctuary flower arrangement today is presented to glorify God by Susan and Lawrence Edwards in loving memory of Susan's son, Thomas Moorefield. Mrs. Jane May, Pianist, played a beautiful solo. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, November 3, 2021 10:56 pm
437.	Ephesus Community News Rev. Mike Ramsey, Ephesus youth leader filled the pulpit on Sunday with a very spiritual message taken from Ephesians 2:11-17. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:08 pm
438.	STACY SCOTT BRASWELL Published Saturday, June 26, 2021 9:09 am
439.	Raise the flag Members of the Honor Guard Branch raise the United States Flag in honor of Haywood Edison Brantley during a special service Monday. Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:17 pm
440.	"A SHERIFF'S CHRISTMAS" Six families throughout Nash County received a special visit from Santa and the Nash County Sheriff's Office on Christmas Eve as part of a new initiative aimed at giving back to the community during the holidays. Sheriff Keith Stone, along with numerous deputies, participated in the first ever "A Sheriff's Christmas," surprising families at their homes on Saturday with gifts and food. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:19 pm
441.	LINWOOD WILLIAM MITCHELL, SR Published Wednesday, May 8, 2019 5:59 pm
442.	Michael "Mike" Gregory Smith Published Monday, November 18, 2019 3:23 pm
443.	CONSTITUTION DAY On September 17, 2009, Nash Community College students, faculty and staff observed Constitution Day. NCC Associate Dean for Transfer Programs Mike Latham presented a lecture on Judicial Review and the Constitution. The day marked the anniversary of September 17, 1787 when the members of the Constitutional Convention adopted the United States Constitution. Pictured (L-R): NCC College Transfer Student Michael Cannon, NCC Associate Dean for Transfer Programs Mike Latham, NCC President Bill Carver, NCC College Transfer Student John Bruner and NCC College Transfer Student Tracy Deans. Published Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:40 pm
444.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from June 22 through June 26. Published Wednesday, July 1, 2015 10:40 pm
445.	Nash County ABC expands warehouse The Nash County ABC Board is expanding its warehouse space at its Nashville location. Mike Murray, Law Enforcement Chief for Nash County ABC, said an additional 3,000 square feet is being added to the warehouse. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 1, 2009 10:25 pm
446.	BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mike and Donna Wilder of Bunn announce the birth of a son, Landon Newell Wilder, on Jan. 14, 2008 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Published Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:08 pm
447.	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
448.	GETTING A HANDLE ON THE SITUATION Kristin Tortorici engages a bar as part of the Mike Cook Ultimate Backyard Warrior Event last weekend in Nash County. Tortorici has appeared on the American Ninja Warrior television program. Published Wednesday, November 18, 2015 10:49 pm
449.	Beulah Community News Beulah Church of Christ met for Sunday School at 9:45 Sunday morning. Everyone was welcomed by our superintendent, Kenneth Massengale. During announcements we were told Gilbert Fisher will be having surgery this week, Cheryl Fisher had passed away and Mike Price had also passed away. Keep Gilbert in your prayers. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:21 pm
450.	JERRY MEDLIN Published Monday, September 7, 2015 9:45 am
451.	RONALD GLENN VICK ROCKY MOUNT - Ronald Glenn Vick, 82, passed away May 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Carrie Vick; brother, James Vick and a son-in-law, Mike Johnson. Published Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:45 pm
452.	BOBBY DAVIS JOYNER Published Monday, February 26, 2024 10:09 pm
453.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The weather was bright and sunny as Peachtree folks gathered for worship on Sunday morning. Sanctuary flowers were given by Gene and Marta Whitehouse in memory of Dr. Roy DeBrand, Gene's friend, beloved professor and pastor.Special music by the Adult Choir, and directed by the pastor, was "I've Been to Calvary". For the offertory Jane May played a beautiful arrangement of "Standing on Holy Ground." BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2018 10:33 pm
454.	Reader mail from the Soap Box fan club It’s been a while since we pulled from our mailbag of the dozens of letters we get each decade and let the readers help write the column. Remarkably, the letters are all questions and are all in regards to the things we were hoping to comment on this week ... in short, concise bursts. If there’s anything that will substitute for good writing, it’s writing. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:08 pm
455.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS A message from Pastor Gene Whitehouse of Peachtree Baptist Church. "Love in the Bible can be directed from person to person or from a person to things. When directed toward things, love means enjoying or taking pleasure in those things. Love towards persons is more complex. Loving persons may mean simply enjoying them and taking pleasure in their personalities, looks, achievements, etc. But there is another aspect of love that is very important in the Bible. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:36 pm
456.	Spring Hope seeks downtown board members SPRING HOPE - The town of Spring Hope is looking for two good men, or women, willing to serve on the Downtown Development Board. With the election of Pam Brantley and Stephen Brumfield as town commissioners to be sworn in at the Dec. 1 board meeting, the DDB is about to be short two of its seven board membership, with a potential third opening. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 25, 2025 6:20 pm
457.	Clerk’s Office to begin accepting credit cards Nash County will join 16 other North Carolina counties this week as they begin accepting credit cards payments at the Clerk of Court Office.Payments by credit card will begin on Thursday, March 13, said Nash County Clerk of Court Rachel Joyner. “We are excited to provide this modern technology which will greatly benefit everyone needing our services in payment transactions,” Joyner said. Published Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:12 pm
458.	CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 member Margie Parker Brantley (at right) was presented a supplemental certificate for her confederate ancestor. Making the presentation was Margaret Sink, Registrar of the chapter (at left). Published Tuesday, December 25, 2012 10:44 pm
459.	CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) RAY HELTON Christopher (Chris) Ray Helton, 23, passed away July 16, 2013. He was born January 15, 1990, in Charlottesville, VA but lived the majority of his life in Nash County. Published Tuesday, July 23, 2013 10:58 pm
460.	EPHESUS NEWS Rev. Dougald McLaurin’s message Sunday was from Matthew 25:14-30, What Are You Afraid Of? We have the potential to do well with what was entrusted to us according to our abilities and talents, and we should strive to use it to fulfill God’s purpose for us. I am here where I am suppose to be and I can do all He has called me to do. Also, we should not be afraid of what is in our past for we are all sinners saved by the Grace of God. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, June 14, 2011 10:54 pm
461.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation gathered in a beautifully decorated church to worship and to celebrate the First Day of Advent, The Candle of Hope. Pastor Gene gave a reading on the Candle of Hope and lit the Hope Candle. The Members of Peachtree Baptist would like to thank the decorating committee for the beautiful decorations in the church. Committee members are: Marta Whitehouse, Susan Edwards, Lynn Griffin, and Beverly Wilson. Ladies, Thanks you so much. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:57 pm
462.	UDC Bethel Heroes UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 outgoing President Dottie Barrett (at left) passes on the President’s pin to incoming president, Margie Brantley Parker (at right). (Contributed photo) Published Wednesday, October 1, 2014 11:57 pm
463.	RED OAK NEWS The Lottie Moon Christmas Post Office is now open for the holiday season at Red Oak Baptist Church. Through the post office members can "mail" Christmas cards to other members for only 25 cents each or donations. All proceeds go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. There is also the Lottie Moon Experience table which will change weekly telling the story of Lottie Moon, missionary to China, and it will also have activities for all ages to learn more about Lottie and her missions work in China. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, December 4, 2024 10:13 pm
464.	BRYAN SESSOMS NASHVILLE – Bryan Keith Sessoms, 50, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. A memorial service was held Feb. 11 in the chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Coggins officiating. Published Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:44 pm
465.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS This past Sunday the members of Peachtree Celebrated with the Baptist Women on Mission. The Baptist Women hosted a catered lunch for the entire church at 12:15pm in the Fellowship Hall. This luncheon was to honor the members of the church who have been so supportive and faithful as well as a celebration of the lifting of some of the COVID 19 restrictions. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, May 18, 2022 11:26 pm
466.	Ephesus Community News Rev. Dougald McLaurin’s message on Sunday morning was “Every Day with Jesus“, taken from 2 Peter 3:14-18 and we were blessed. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, August 5, 2008 10:32 pm
467.	Nash County offers $100 gift cards for student vaccinations Nash County Health Department Director Bill Hill said COVID cases in the county are about the same as last week.He said over the past week there has been 143 new cases which brings the county to 15,714 confirmed cases. As of Tuesday, he said 9 people were hospitalized and none are in the ICU nor have been vaccinated. Published Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:43 pm
468.	Nash County Blood Drives for August 2014 Thursday, August 7 from 3 until 7 p.m. at West Mount Volunteer Fire Department, 7955 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount. Wednesday, August 13 from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Church Street, Rocky MountThursday, August 14 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, in memory of Ruby Powell, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount Published Wednesday, August 6, 2014 10:44 pm
469.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday's Service was dedicated to the people of Ukraine. Pastor Gene and The Peachtree Members ask for everyone to pray for Ukraine. To pray for God's mercy and the wisdom of the world leaders to solve this terrible tragedy. Pastor Gene played a music video presentation by Ukraine's President Zelensky and his wife singing to the people of Ukraine's people, "My Endless Love." FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, March 23, 2022 10:55 pm
470.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday Pastor Gene presented a Patriot's Day Service honoring the memory of all those lost and injured on September 11, 2001. During the September 11 attacks in 2001, 2,977 people were killed, 19 hijackers committed murder-suicide, and more than 6,000 others were injured. The immediate deaths included 265 on the four planes (including the terrorists), 2,606 in the World Trade Center and in the surrounding area, and 125 at the Pentagon. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 10:25 pm
471.	Our family is very thankful for your prayers and notes of support! I keep telling myself that "after this" things will return to normal but things just keep happening. I suppose having three small boys means my life will be exciting for at least the next 18 years, if not longer! But the good news is, all the craziness has caused me to more or less shrug off the things that happen in life when used to, I let little things bother me. Now, I just snicker when something happens, well most of the time. Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:08 pm
472.	Scholarship established at NCC in honor of Thomas Cliett Nash Community College is proud to announce the establishment of the Thomas Cliett Family Culinary Scholarship. The endowed scholarship was established by Anne D. Cliett in memory of her husband, Thomas Cliett, to assist students in pursuit of an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts."We are so pleased that Mrs. Cliett has chosen to honor the memory of her husband in this way. Published Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:26 pm
473.	Nancy "Faye" Bass Webb Published Tuesday, November 27, 2018 12:21 pm
474.	PEACHTREE NEWS We at Peachtree Baptist Church continue to meet for church service only. The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Tanya Pitts in loving memory of her Husband, Harry N. Pitts and her parents, Willard and Mary Winstead. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, August 26, 2020 10:37 pm
475.	Heritage Day Kay Freeland, Donna Boykin, and Margie Parker Brantley, members of Bethel Heroes 636 Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), participated in activities during "Heritage Day", in Raleigh. The Daughters, as well as other groups, and schools, were recognized at the 2 p.m. Session of the Legislature. Published Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:58 pm
476.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS With all of these difficulties around us, we at Peachtree, members, family, and friends met Sunday to praise our Lord for all He does for us, especially during these difficult times. We pray that he will continues to bless and protest us, because without His blessings where would we be? Praise God. He is all powerful. (Fran).The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Joan and Ray Eason in loving memory of her father, Raymond Rackley, on the occasion of his birthday. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2020 10:36 pm
477.	Backward Glances This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on August 27, 1964. Roger Strickland, Stanley Gardner and Huel Bunn (left to right) examine a field of Gardner's tobacco which was riddled by a hail storm in the Stanhope section. Published Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:06 pm
478.	Bethel Heroes Kay Puckett Freeland (left), received supplemental certificates, to honor two of her ancestors, who served the Great State of Virginia, during the War Between the States. Margie Parker Brantley (right), President of Bethel Heroes Chapter 636, UDC, presented the certificates. Published Wednesday, November 2, 2016 10:32 pm
479.	RANDALL HOYT COGGIN Randall Hoyt Coggin, 57, passed away, Friday December 2, 2011. He was born August 18, 1954 in Nash County. He was the son of the late Henry Clegg Coggin Sr. and Inez Windley Coggin. Hoyt was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Published Tuesday, December 6, 2011 11:31 pm
480.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News Who do you think about when you read the different church articles? It should be God and the people in the church who love and worship him. By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:01 pm
481.	MAKING IT OFFICIAL (L to R) Faith Christian School seniors Logan Ayers (William Peace University) and Hobart Brantley (North Carolina Wesleyan College) sign with their respective four-year schools as part of a signing ceremony last week at the FCS Gymnasium in Rocky Mount. Published Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:10 pm
482.	TWO AGAINST ONE Nash County’s Hobart Brantley tries to negotiate through two Zebulon fielders en route to making it safely into second base during the clubs’ meeting last Friday evening as part of the Tar Heel 12-Under District Baseball Tournament on the campus of Louisburg High School in Franklin County. Published Tuesday, July 15, 2014 11:18 pm
483.	MICHAEL WAYNE BRILEY Michael Wayne Briley, 50, passed away, Wednesday, April 2, 2014. He was born March 6th, 1964 in Nash County. Mike is preceded in death by his father, William Dennis Briley. Published Tuesday, April 8, 2014 11:08 pm
484.	What salvation and gift cards have in common As a child, we rarely received toys or even clothes throughout the year. We usually got those things either on our birthday or at Christmas - especially the toys! In today's society, things have changed. Consumer analysts who track the whims of shoppers report that gift cards are being purchased this Christmas season in record numbers. It is an indication of the quality of life that we now have. We are hard to shop for because we have just about everything we need. MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:25 pm
485.	Down To The River BUNN -- Home-course advantage wasn’t a priority when Bunn and Southern Nash met last Thursday afternoon for an 18-hole prep golf showdown. In fact, both teams were at home, as both BHS and Southern compete and practice at The River at Lake Royale Golf and Country Club. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:59 pm
486.	THAT CHAMPIONSHIP FEELING Hobart Brantley (with ball) and the Faith Christian School Patriots won the North Carolina Independent School 8-Man Class 2-A State Championship last week with a 24-20 victory at Raleigh St. David's in the title game. For more on the contest, see next week's edition of The Nashville Graphic. Published Wednesday, November 7, 2018 10:54 pm
487.	FRANCES RAGLAND THOMAS COLEY ROCKY MOUNT – Frances Ragland Thomas Coley passed away on June 3, 2012. She was born August 1, 1921 in Edgecombe County to the late Rev. Robert Vernon Thomas, Sr and Goldie Grady Thomas. Published Tuesday, June 5, 2012 10:54 pm
488.	DOUGLAS ALLEN DAY "DOUG" Published Wednesday, August 17, 2022 4:46 pm
489.	Monroe Tant Published Monday, December 26, 2016 3:42 pm
490.	Spring Board Meeting Local UDC Bethel Heroes officers attended the Spring Board Meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Raleigh on April 20. Pictured (L-R) is: Margaret Sink, Dottie Barrett, Helen Sharpe and Margie Parker Brantley. Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
491.	BRENDA TAYLOR WATKINS Published Monday, September 8, 2025 9:50 pm
492.	Taking a break Cliff Joyner, left, takes a break to have lunch with former NC Attorney General and Secretary of State Rufus Edmisten, center, and radio broadcaster Mike Raley of the Curtis Media Group, right who dropped by Nashville recently. Published Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:22 pm
493.	MARGARET M. EDWARDS NASHVILLE - Margaret M. Edwards, 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. She was born December 20, 1920 in Nash County. Margaret was the daughter of the late Johnny H and Clyde Richardson Matthews. She was preceded in death by her husband Wiley Woodrow Edwards. Published Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:45 pm
494.	Winstead retires from Nash County EMS Nash County Emergency Medical Services was established in 1986 with just six employees and two ambulances. One of those employees was George Winstead, who now leads the organization as the Director of Emergency Medical Services. Winstead has been a major factor in the growth of Nash County Emergency Medical Services. Today, there are 78 full-time employees, 30 part-time employees and the Nash County Emergency Medical Services has been recognized as a model EMS system. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 1, 2015 10:40 pm
495.	ANTICIPATION East coach Robbie Kennedy from Southern Nash (left) chats with West coach Mike Muse from East Forsyth before Monday's East-West All-Star Boys Basketball Game in Greensboro. Published Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:49 pm
496.	NRMS report cards yield dismal results Traditionally, many kids are reluctant to get report cards because they fear what news it will bring. However, this year, school officials had to face disheartening news when their own report cards arrived. Statewide, 5.4 percent of schools received an A rating; 24 percent, a B rating; 41.4 percent, a C rating; 23.1 percent, a D rating; and 6 percent earned a failing grade, according to information presented the Nash-Rocky Mount School Board Meeting on Monday, February 9. AMELIA HARPER, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, February 11, 2015 11:16 pm
497.	ONE LAST RIDE W.E. “Bobby” Joyner lived and breathed fire services. Last week, Joyner took one last ride on a Coopers Fire Truck as he was escorted to his final resting place at the Land Family Cemetery. Joyner, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 6. Members of several Nash County Fire Departments paid their respects to Joyner last Thursday morning, lining the funeral procession with fire trucks as a truck from Coopers Fire Department escorted Joyner past both the old and new fire station before proceeding to the Land Family Cemetery for his burial. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:21 pm
498.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS A message from Pastor Gene Whitehouse of Peachtree Baptist Church."Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9).As Joshua stood and looked over at the Promised Land, trying to come up with the words and wisdom to guide not only the people, but also to prepare himself for the hostility and doubt he would be encountering, he received the above message from God. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:40 pm
499.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS We at Peachtree Baptist Church and a number of other churches in the area did not attend this past Sunday due to the snow and icy weather.This week, since we did not have church, I decided to go back to some of my past columns from this time in past years.How Can God Use Me When Others Suffer? God call us to stand up for those who suffer from injustice." Isaiah 58:3-11. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:35 pm
500.	Convention UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 members recently attended the 119th Annual General Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held in Richmond, Virginia. Pictured (L-R) is: Helen Sharpe, Madeline Lee, Dottie Barrett, Margaret Sink and Margie Brantley. Published Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:56 pm