The Nashville Graphic

401.	The sad tale of a failed tomato crop Perhaps the Texas country poet and legendary balladeer Guy Clark summed it up as well as anyone, with a catchy tune: "Ain't nothin' in the world that I like betterThan bacon & lettuce & home grown tomatoesUp in the mornin' out in the garden Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 10:32 pm
402.	Gang member receives 65 month prison sentence A Rocky Mount man was sentenced recently to 65 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. On September 17, 2021, Cedrick Charles Williams pled guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with the Intent to Distribute Heroin, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Quantity of Heroin and Cocaine, Distribution of a Quantity of Heroin... Published Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:51 pm
403.	We're growing, like it or not! This week's edition (front page) brings the announcement of a 160-acre subdivision proposed, and approved, in Castalia. I never thought I'd see a time where that size of a development would be planted in the tiny town of Castalia. The town is known for its long-time July 4th Celebration and hospitality plus quite a heritage dating back 150 years. It's also known for its small boundaries and rural flavor.There seemed to be some opposition to the proposal, which isn't surprising. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:01 pm
404.	Rezoning approved for 98-acre subdivision RED OAK - After several months of consideration, public hearings, one neighborhood meeting and back-and-forth action with the planning board, Red Oak's town council has approved conditional rezoning for a 67-lot planned subdivision south of E. Castalia Road. The 98-acre parcel, planned to house the "Doughtie Subdivision," is currently zoned Agricultural but the application by developer Marvin Shearin requested a change to RM, or Residential mix. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:17 pm
405.	Three sentenced to prison for drug conspiracy Two Elm City men were among those recently sentenced to prision for drug conspiracy. United States District Judge James C. Dever III sentenced Travis Kwymaine Ruffine, 29, of Wilson, to 54 months in prision followed by three years supervised release; Marcus Antwan Wiley, also known as "Mark," 29, of Elm City, to 57 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and Michael Speight, 26, of Elm City, to 60 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:45 pm
406.	Did we shoot down a missile and other theories? Last week, people in Hawaii and elsewhere got a huge scare when an emergency alert went out that a ballistic missile was inbound to the island/state.For nearly an hour, people there thought the world, or at least their world, was coming to an end.Then, suddenly, another alert went out saying the whole thing was just a mistake. Apparently, a government employee hit the wrong button. Just one of those things, ha-ha-ha, they said. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 10:28 pm
407.	Rocky Mount man sentenced 17 years for 2016 robberies A Rocky Mount man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for robbing four businesses in 2016. Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced on February 12 Darius Coty Whitaker, 24, to 204 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Published Wednesday, February 20, 2019 10:35 pm
408.	Longtime firefighter retires after 45 years After 45 years with the Coopers Fire Department, Shelton Baker, still employed at 67, is retiring from fire duty and looking forward to more time with a fishing pole. Firefiighter Baker was honored with an inscribed clock plaque at the Coopers Fire Dept Christmas party. "Shelton Baker has served in every compacity from firefighter, board of directors, LT, Captain and Chief. Really hate to lose him. He has been a mentor to me over the years," said Eric Boone, Chief of Coopers Fire-Rescue Department. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:36 pm
409.	You have to get dirty to write a book in 40 short years For as long as I can remember, I've been a reader. First, it was Curious George, Dr. Seuss, and those Sunny Books Mama bought me at White's Supermarket once a week when we bought groceries. They were 19 cents each.Soon enough, it was choices from the Bookmobile out of Braswell Library, a Godsend for those of us in rural areas who didn't get out much. Whenever I had a question, I was told to go look it up in the World Books. They were Google for a lot of folks for a large chunk of the 20th century. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:44 pm
410.	Flu cases on the rise in Nash County Officials at Nash UNC Health Care are urging the public to take precautions after a surge in the number of positive flu cases was recently reported. Connie Clark, manager of Infection Prevention at Nash UNC Health Care, said the season's first case of influenza was reported at Nash UNC Health Care in the month of September and has since been increasing in numbers. Already in the first seven days of 2020, Clark said 50 cases have been reported. Published Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:44 pm
411.	NCC Spring Commencement set for May 10-11 Nash Community College students, faculty and staff are preparing for spring commencement exercises which will be held Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11, 2018. Students will be recognized for completion of degrees, diplomas and/or certificates at the College's fiftieth graduation ceremony.James Fletcher "Jim" Goodmon will deliver the curriculum commencement address on Friday, May 11. Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018 10:44 pm
412.	Graphic columnist releases new book With his fourth book on sale now and decades of newspaper columns under his belt, Michael Brantley is a household name in Nashville."A Southern Season: Rural Stories" with stories about growing up in Nash County is on sale wherever books are sold.Brantley, 53, is an assistant professor at Barton College in Wilson. He has been a professional writer since he began working at The Graphic at 15. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:33 pm
413.	Garden priorities have changed over time I dreaded hearing my mama say to me, usually around four o'clock on a hot summer day, "we're going to need to work in the garden after supper."Depending on the month, this vague order could mean many things. It might be chopping the corn, or it could mean picking snaps, butter beans or either some type of pea. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, June 23, 2021 10:40 pm
414.	Nash Health Care looks at community needs At the December board meeting, the Nash Health Care Board of Commissioners examined a preliminary report regarding an extensive assessment of the needs of the area encompassing Nash, Edgecombe, and Halifax counties. This Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) revealed some telling statistics about the area’s overall state of health and the ability of the community to meet the needs in the current health care environment. AMELIA HARPER, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Monday, December 30, 2013 11:07 pm
415.	NEER announces 2014 award finalists B. Mayo Boddie, Sr., Chairman of the NorthEastern Entrepreneur Roundtable (NEER) has announced the names of the four finalists for the organization’s 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.“As usual, we received a large number of highly qualified nominations for this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award competition, which made it difficult for our NEER Advisory Board to narrow the field. Published Tuesday, May 13, 2014 10:42 pm
416.	Hospital creates flu clinic to manage flu surge Since the beginning of the year, the Emergency Department at Nash UNC Health Care has treated 645 patients for flu, according to Kim Langston, director of Nash UNC Health Care's Emergency Department. Langston notes that the number of cases being seen daily is still on the rise, and that February is typically the month when the highest number of flu cases is reported. Published Wednesday, February 14, 2018 10:53 pm
417.	Nash County woman celebrates 100 years ROCKY MOUNT - A "can do" attitude can make the difference between self-confidence and doubt, success and failure: and one person who epitomizes that is Marie Owens, born on Christmas Eve; Marie just had a party for her 100th birthday.Still living in the same house she's had since building it in 1966 with her late husband, Cecil, south of Rocky Mount, Marie has lessons to teach about resilience and not giving up. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:05 pm
418.	FALCON nets 71 arrests in Nash A joint operation last month between multiple law enforcement agencies netted 1,196 arrests within the Eastern District of North Carolina. Seventy-one of those arrests were in Nash County. The efforts were a part of Operation FALCON, Federal and Local Cops Organized Nationally, which is led by the United States Marshals. Operation FALCON combined the collective efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies in one of the area’s largest-ever fugitive initiatives, focusing on capturing individuals wanted on felony charges including sexual predators and fugitives wanted for crimes of violence. Among the 1,196 fugitives arrested over the course of the 30-day operation, Deputy U.S. Marshals, teamed with federal, state and local law enforcement partners, also apprehended 22 sex offenders, including three unregistered sex offenders, and cleared a total of 1,805 warrants in Eastern North Carolina. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 14, 2009 10:08 pm
419.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS An assault on a female was reported on 5/14/17 at 11058 Rock Quarry RoadA sell/deliver heroin and maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance and possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin was reported on 5/14/17 at 1407 Hargrove Street Published Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:30 pm
420.	EF3 TORNADO HITS NASH COUNTY Survivors recount a harrowing escape of last week's tornado while emergency management officials continue a massive cleanup effort.Steve Crone, who owns Puckett's Mobile Village in Dortches with his wife Vicki, said the July 19 storm destroyed one trailer and damaged most of the others in the park off North Halifax Road."It destroyed my workshop," Crone said. "One tenant was home with his wife and dog when the tornado flipped their home upside down." LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:16 pm
421.	Red Oak hears sewer study Red Oak Commissioners met with representatives from the Wooten Company to discuss the preliminary draft of a sewer feasibility study. Engineers Chris Thomson and Gary Hartong presented the report at regular monthly business meeting on Monday, June 4. By Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, June 6, 2007 12:06 am
422.	Farm City week celebrates farmers Farmers were celebrated and given thanks at Nash County Cooperative Extension's virtual Farm City event.The Farm City event usually consists of a breakfast, guest speaker, and awards given to local farmers and agricultural businesses but due to COVID, was held virtually minus the breakfast session. The event is a part of National Farm City Week, which is acknowledged annually directly prior to Thanksgiving. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:57 pm
423.	The big 4-0 is headed my way in a couple of weeks The day is almost here. I used to think it would be something I would dread, one of those signs that the end is near. That’s right ... in just a couple of weeks, I turn 40. As in, the big 4-0. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10:11 pm
424.	Grand jury return indictments on Rocky Mount men Nine Rocky Mount men were indicted last week on charges that include firearm, drug and robbery offenses. A federal grand jury sitting in the Eastern District of North Carolina returned indictments against the following: Kelvin Jermaine Davis, 43, of Rocky Mount, for charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:38 pm
425.	CENTENARIAN One of Nash County's native sons, Bronis L. Avent, is about to turn 100 years old on September 2nd. For all he has seen and done, from North Carolina to California, and from North Africa to Japan, Avent's main tenets that he lives by are these: "Treat everyone how you want to be treated," and "Take time to make time to check on your folks."Avent's story would make a book. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:03 pm
426.	Nash UNC implements visiting restrictions due to flu surge Nash UNC Health Care has implemented its Influenza Plan due to a recent surge in the number of flu cases diagnosed at the hospital. The plan includes Visitor Restrictions, which aims to help prevent the spread of flu to patients, visitors and staff. "Because of the increase in flu cases, we are asking the public to help stop the spread of flu by not visiting our patients if they have any symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat and body aches," said Connie Clark, manager of Infection Prevention at Nash UNC Health Care. Published Wednesday, January 16, 2019 9:56 pm
427.	A few thoughts as we head towards November After a long weekend of soccer in Winston-Salem, I had a lot of time to experience and process things. Mostly, as I cruised across our state on I-40, I considered way too many things that bother me. That means it is share time:•I’ve really started to notice, after making lots of trips to Charlotte and other points west of Raleigh, that way too many people think North Carolina ends at Raleigh. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 29, 2014 11:34 pm
428.	Mark it down, we’ll have complaints soon Remember Saturday, April 6. It was the day 2013 turned. Even by North Carolina’s standards, our seasons are getting mashed up pretty good. Is it global warming? The proliferation of guns? George Bush? Barack Obama’s comments about a DA? The concept of marriage? A state religion? Everything else in the news these days is tied to one of those questions. But I think not. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 9, 2013 11:13 pm
429.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORTS A breaking, entering and larceny of a residence was reported on 9/2/13 at 5858 Highway NC 48A narcotics violation was reported on 9/2/13 at 3109 Spring Mill Trail RoadA narcotics violation was reported on 9/2/13 at S Old Carriage Road and Cordiality Church RoadAn obtaining property by false pretense was reported on 9/2/13 at 130 N Old Carriage Road Published Tuesday, September 17, 2013 10:50 pm
430.	Whitakers farmer receives award NASHVILLE - Local farmers were celebrated while the keynote speaker addressed the unwelcome elephant in the room - the loss of farmland -at the annual 2023 Farm to City Week Breakfast, held Nov. 14 at the Nash County Ag Center at 1006 Eastern Avenue, Nashville. Speaker Dr. Antoine J. Alston, Associate Dean of the College of Ag & Environ Sciences, N.S. A&T State University, and a graduate of Northern Nash High School, said when he graduated from Northern Nash in 1993, Nash County had had 52,000 farms. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:51 pm
431.	One final hunt for Grandpa Swanson Whomever it was that first said: “The more things change, the more they stay the same” got a big “Amen!” from me during opening day of spring Turkey Season, when I carried Grandpa Swanson’s old homemade box call on a hunt to surprise my dad. It was just as if Grandpa was looking over my shoulder as I worked the call to get a gobbler into range for my dad to shoot. Contributed story as told by Rick Swanson / Published Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:59 pm
432.	Pumpkin Festival site threatened Spring Hope's signature event, the Pumpkin Festival, might not be held in downtown Spring Hope in 2024.LeaAnne Hahnel, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed town commissioners Feb. 5, bubbling with excitement about new upcoming events including "Doggy Days" in the Spring, a Car Show and a potential event for 2025 called "Romance in Spring Hope."Doggy Days, Hahnel said, is still being planned, but could potentially include dog agility demonstrations or competitions in addition to adoption events. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:36 pm
433.	Back to school shopping not about choice It is that time of year when students everywhere, for the most part, are looking forward to school. The drudgery of the spring is out of the way, and for most part, most school kids have had a lazy summer of video games, bike riding, splashing with a water hose or swimming. But even those things have an expiration date as the fall looms straight ahead and a fresh start on another school year brings the optimism of a clean slate, new teachers, old friends and in some cases, even new schools. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:08 pm
434.	Sharpening up the ole' gardening skills Things seemed to be going great. Sure, it was hot and the work was dirty. I was sweating, even struggling a bit, but things seemed to be going well. I even had my two assistants — ages 7 and 2 — running like a well-oiled machine. Okay, maybe a well-oiled but easily distracted team, but still ... Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:17 pm
435.	MARY LEWIS GRIFFIN FOOTE NASHVILLE – Mary Lewis Griffin Foote died in her home in Nashville, NC on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, after a wonderful life that was, in her own words, “spent, not wasted.” Published Tuesday, August 14, 2007 11:13 pm
436.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS Forgery, notes, checks, secuirities at 10025 US 264A, Middlesex on 3/3/25Resisting arrest/hinder & delay; disorderly conduct by abusive lang or disruption; assault with a deadly at 10939 West St, Whitakers on 3/5/25 Larceny misdemeanor at 11420 S. NC 581, Bailey on 3/3/25 Larceny misdemeanor at 11607 Cedar Lake Dr, Middlesex on 3/3/25 Published Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:27 pm
437.	Elm City man receives 13 years in prison for drug conspiracy An Elm City man was sentenced to 13 years in prison for drug conspiracy. Rodney Durrell Thomas, 21, of Elm City, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16 in federal court by United States District Court Judge James C. Dever III. Thomas, also known as "Lil Bruh," was sentenced to 156 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Published Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:49 pm
438.	Yes indeed, it’s hot enough for me! It is now summer. Summer does not begin on a day designated on the calendar. Instead, it begins in a much dumber way. Someone asked me the other day, “Hot enough for ya?” At 101 degrees in late June, the answer is “Yes.” There is not much of a comeback for that, or even a way to make the person who asks the question realize where you want to stick that outdoor thermometer. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:45 pm
439.	MARY LEWIS GRIFFIN FOOTE NASHVILLE – Mary Lewis Griffin Foote died in her home in Nashville, NC on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, after a wonderful life that was, in her own words, “spent, not wasted.” Published Tuesday, August 21, 2007 11:34 pm
440.	Old school still works better, even today A parent on Kent’s soccer team told me that he had stopped at a Big Lots in South Carolina and picked up a really nice soccer goal for $30. He knew I’d been looking one for a while, and thought I might want to look in Rocky Mount. In just a couple of years, Kent and his brother Lowell had been through two goals. Both were made out of “rugged” PVC pipe. Both got about an hour’s play time before wicked shots totally destroyed both goals. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:50 pm
441.	NCPS okays dress code after Feds approve ROCKY MOUNT - A heavily-revised student dress code policy for Nash County public school students has passed inspection by the US Dept of Education's Office for Civil Rights and been put into effect after the last school board meeting Feb. 5, held at the Rocky Mount High School. The policy, last revised in October 2023, had to be submitted for federal approval after an OCR investigation into an incident at Nash Central High School in September of 2022. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 14, 2024 10:26 pm
442.	It’s not the heat, it’s the stupidity It’s not the heat, it’s the stupidity. In case you haven’t noticed, it’s hot as @#$% outside these days. Walking outside on weeks like this is akin to an encounter with a close-talker, having to see that creepy person at conventions who always wants to hug you or wearing really bad underwear. All at once, you’re wet, you need a shower and you feel like something’s going to give at any moment. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, August 14, 2007 11:13 pm
443.	Five sentenced for cocaine trafficking conspiracy Five men were sentenced last week for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Derrick Pittman, Guillermo Espinosa, Ramiro Calixtro and Alexis Calixtro-Casas pled guilty while Jorge Espinosa were convicted after a jury trial. In August 2015, federal and local law enforement agenices utilized a confidential information to arrange a two-kilogram purchase of cocaine from Calixtro-Casas. Calixtro-Casas contacted his uncle, Ramiro Calixtro, a drug associate of Espinosa, to supply the two kilograms of cocaine for the transaction. Published Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:55 pm
444.	Soil & Water hosts 50th catfish luncheon The 50th annual Nash County Soil and Water Catfish Luncheon May 9 at the Nash County Ag Center drew an appreciative crowd of 275 along with multiple distinguished speakers, including Bob Etheridge, State Executive Director of the North Carolina Farm Service Agency, who gave the keynote address after an invocation by Parker Philips and a welcome by Stacie Shatzer, County Manager. Etheridge lauded Bobby Joe Fisher, Chairman of the Nash Soil & Water Board, for serving 34 years. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:35 pm
445.	Local educator raises White-Tailed Deer WHITAKERS - Nash County and farming: a traditionally cherished connection. Tobacco farms, sweetpotatoes, soybeans, pumpkin, corn and more: row crop farms. Cattle, horses, emu's and alpaca farms: yep, got 'em. But one of Nash's least known farms is west of Whitakers. The crop? White-Tailed Deer. Tina and Howard Moore, the owners of Southern Raised Whitetails, are one of thirty deer farmers in the state, "but only a handful are growing Whitetails," Howard said, adding that there are only between 350 and 400 captive deer in the state. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:40 pm
446.	Super Flame receives award Super Flame Gas Company, Inc. was named Small Business of the Month by the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce. Having served the Rocky Mount area for 58 years, Super Flame Gas is a family-owned and operated company guided by its faith-based mission statement of glorifying God through its commitment to integrity, professional excellence, superior service, and the development of people. Contributed / Published Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10:55 pm
447.	The turkey is gone, it’s time to make Santa’s list I don’t know about the rest of you, but I still manage to raise my game sometimes and surprise myself with personal accomplishments. For example, I — and several others in attendance — were truly amazed at how much I was able to eat in such a short amount of time on Thanksgiving Day at my sister Jane’s house. Had it not been for a dressing-related injury, I might still be going. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, December 2, 2008 11:13 pm
448.	UNC Cancer Center implements Cancer Lay Navigation Program Mike Beaudin lost his wife 3-1/2 years ago after her year-long struggle with lung cancer. He was her 24/7 caregiver. "I was fortunate to be able to be there for my wife," he said, "through both the good times and the difficult." Today, Beaudin has been appointed as the first cancer lay navigator, a volunteer position, at the Danny Talbott Cancer Center, located on the Nash UNC Health Care campus. Published Wednesday, January 2, 2019 10:49 pm
449.	Alleged Rocky Mount gang leader indicted on drug, fraud charges A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging three Rocky Mount individuals and one Wendell woman with various narcotics distribution and fraud-related charges.Tyrone Foreman, also known as "Ty Nitty", 33, is alleged to be the leader of a set of the United Blood Nation operating a heroin and fentanyl distribution ring in Nash and Edgecombe counties. Published Wednesday, July 21, 2021 10:35 pm
450.	Rocky Mount man receives 600 months federal prison sentence RALEIGH - A Rocky Mount cocaine dealer was sentenced to 600 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm by a felon. On April 11, 2024, Andre Donnell Downey, age 37, pled guilty to the charges."This high-volume drug dealer, who previously served a federal sentence for trafficking cocaine, quickly returned to a life of crime following his release from prison," said U.S. Attorney Michael Easley. Published Wednesday, August 7, 2024 10:30 pm
451.	Throwed away –– Sunset in Chicago Publisher’s note: The following was submitted by Ben Casey who worked as a photo journalist at The Graphic under Tom and Joe Wilson’s ownership. Pictured with the column is the Leica which Ben used during that period. Casey said, “I credit The Graphic, Joe and Tom, the Graphic staff, and all the loyal readers of my work in helping me really discover what I want to do when I grow up.” CASEY AT BAT / BY BEN CASEY / Published Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:46 pm
452.	Deputy’s killer sentenced to life in prison The man who shot and killed a United States Marshal will serve life in prison. Lamont Deshawn Byrd was sentenced on Monday in federal court in Raleigh. He was sentenced to life in prison for committing first degree murder of an Officer of the United States. Byrd, 22, pled guilty on August 4, 2014 to killing Warren Bascoe “Sneak” Lewis, III with premeditation and malice on June 9, 2011. Published Wednesday, November 5, 2014 10:47 pm
453.	Local farmer faces citations, penalties from worker's death SPRING HOPE - Barnes Farming of Spring Hope, the subject of a North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) probe after the death of seasonal worker Jose Arturo Gonzalez Mendoza last September, has been issued three citations for safety violations and $187,509 in penalties but has issued a "notice of contest," according to DOL personnel.Barnes Farming, or Farm Pak, which has addresses at 7840 and 7385 Old Bailey Highway, Spring Hope, is owned by John Barnes and his wife, Senator Lisa Barnes. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:22 pm
454.	Nashville renews 40-year sewer contract NASHVILLE - While deciding to sign on the dotted line for another 40 years of sewer service with Rocky Mount, Nashville town leaders are thinking about shopping around for more affordable options for sewer and water, including the possibility of installing more wells."The prices are unreal for water and sewer," grumbled Larry Taylor, councilman, at the council's June 18 morning meeting. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:02 pm
455.	The real ACC tournament is in the history books It is possible you missed it. Some would say that's because it ain't what it used to be. I am, of course, referring to the Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament.Back in my day -- the halcyon days of Members Only jackets, the Boston Celtics, and when the Redskins owned North Carolina -- the ACC Tournament was a big deal. Whether it was sexist or not, you didn't have to add "Men's" or "Women's" Tournament. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 9, 2016 11:02 pm
456.	Citizens mull local historic commission NASHVILLE - "Think about what you want Nashville to look like for your children and grandchil-dren"- Kristi Brantley, CLG/Local Government Coordinator for the NC State Historic Preservation Office asked Monday evening. Brantley, along with three specialists from that office, conducted a Historic Homes Meeting at the council chambers inside Cooley Library. About 25 people, including the entire city council, were present. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:35 pm
457.	Couple pen book on Bailey history James Allen Bailey and Margaret Boykin Bailey grew up in the Bailey community; however, they found very little information has been recorded about how the town formed and its settlers.The couple recently held a book signing at Privette Memorial Library in downtown Bailey and will have a table with books at the Bailey Christmas Celebration and Parade on Dec. 3. STAFF REPORTS / Published Tuesday, November 22, 2022 10:51 pm
458.	Nash County man digs genealogy in Halifax Co. Nash County veteran Willis Richardson has a knack for genealogy research and digging up artifacts in Halifax County. Richardson's research spans four to five years chasing Black Indigenous histories near his Richardson homestead with connections to the Haliwa-Saponi and possibly Cherokee tribes. He traced his seventh-generation grandfather back to Benjamin Richardson who is believed to have been born free in the 1750s; his parentage is unknown. KACEY COOPER, Senior, NC State University NC State University / Published Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:38 pm
459.	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
460.	Castalia Baptist & Community News There are 2 things you can depend on in Castalia on July 4th; magnificent fireworks and HEAT. This year was no exception. As the big day drew near, the town of Castalia became a cloud of red, white and blue. There were decorations of all kinds through out the town. Many homes and businesses were adorned with flags, bows and flowers in grand patriotic style. By LISA R. JORDAN / Published Tuesday, July 8, 2008 10:07 pm
461.	ROSCOE JOYNER TO CELEBRATE 107TH SPRING HOPE- One of Spring Hope's native sons, Roscoe Joyner, has a birthday coming up on March 11th, with a party planned the weekend before. Not so unusual, you might say- until you hear which birthday Roscoe is celebrating. It will be his 107th. Roscoe's son, David Joyner, asked if he knew of any particular secret or habit his Dad- who was born in 1919- has to have enjoyed such full years, said he'd asked that himself. The answer, according to Roscoe, is "clean living." NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:31 pm
462.	Son’s first baseball game - priceless The two ticket stubs will go in my dresser drawer in a little envelope. They won’t ever have a monetary value, they weren’t at a game of any sporting significance, but they might as well as have been. On Sunday, I took my oldest son Kent (a.k.a. “Junior”) to his first baseball game. It was a Carolina Mudcats game, a pretty high level of play for those who took time to notice. I don’t know who had the most fun, the four-year-old or me. Now, before we get too far along, this isn’t one of those nostalgic, heart-tugging, Hollywood-fabrications of a father-son trip to a baseball game. We didn’t sit in our seats for nine-innings, constantly flash admiring, loving looks at each other and then revel in the magic of the game. When you find a four-year-old boy who does that, let me know, and I’ll help you find a good doctor to check him out. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:02 am
463.	West Mount fireman, historian retires ROCKY MOUNT - A West Mount firefighter with 63 years of experience under his belt is working to preserve that history - and the history of his department - writing and compiling books in addition to documenting changing times and people along the fire house hallway.David Winstead, 89, was recently congratulated at the February meeting of Nash County Commissioners in recognition of his achievements, which continue to pile up. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 28, 2024 10:46 pm
464.	First Women in Ag Banquet, Farm Tour a huge success! The inaugural Women in Agriculture Banquet and Farm Tour, organized by the NC Cooperative Extension Nash County Center, drew a group of about fifty to its Friday night event at Faithful Stables & Venue and twenty who took part in Saturday's Farm Tour series, beginning with the Nash County Farmers Market, a stop at Strawberry City and finishing up at the Enfield Cotton Ginnery. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:25 pm
465.	Wesleyan will host campers ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College will host a high school soccer camp from July 28-Aug. 1. Camp times will be from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each day at Scalf Field on the NCWC Campus in Rocky Mount. The camp sessions will be supervised by members of the NCWC men’s team staff, along with other experienced college coaches. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:30 pm
466.	Mill Chill run raises over $38,000 for MS research ROCKY MOUNT - The 8th Annual 'Mill Chill' 4-miler and 1.5 Fun Run took place at the Rocky Mount Mills Dec. 8, and organizers are thrilled with tally results: the fund-raiser, which contributes 100% of monies raised to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, hit an all-time high this year, raising over $38,000.The amount raised last year was about $32,000, according to Ursula Forrester, who is involved in the event along with husband Michael and daughter Caroline Forrester. Michael and Caroline created the Rocky Mount Mills 5K race earlier to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 15, 2025 10:25 pm
467.	Women farmers attend annual tour The 2025 Regional Women in Agriculture Banquet and Operations Tour, conducted Nov. 7 and 8 in Whitakers and Middlesex locations, fostered networking and empowerment for women farmers.Heather Glennon, Nash County Extension Director and Livesock Agent was keynote speaker at the banquet, held at Wollett Mill Farm's event venue in Whitakers."For too long, our stories have gone untold. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:16 pm
468.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hey grandpa, what's for supper (remember the Hee Haw Show?) Trout tar tare, pork belly with spicy sorghum and crushed peanuts, pork chop with blueberry and mustard seed chutney, roasted sweet potatoes and sweet NC kale. Nope, this wasn't part of an old TV show; this was just a few of the items on the menu at SoCo an 11-acre farm and restaurant on Slabtown Road in Wilson. Jennifer and Carl Turner along with Donna and Terry Milligan and other Body Image Gym members from Dortches, including the owner Dennis Ray enjoyed a fine meal creatively prepared using wholesome NC ingredients. JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, July 8, 2015 11:06 pm
469.	Nashville completes land use regulations proposal NASHVILLE - Newly-revised land use regulations for the town of Nashville will be up for public comment before a vote for adoption at the August 20 town council meeting.The result of several months of meetings between town leaders and Michael Harvey of N-Focus Consultants, a Planning, Zoning and Subdivision Administrator, the ordinance was expanded with parts added and other parts re-written in order to align with state changes and assist in code enforcement. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 7, 2024 10:30 pm
470.	Midnight hoops are scheduled ROCKY MOUNT -- The Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Midnight Basketball program for ages 16-25 at the Rocky Mount Senior Center (427 South Church St.). The event will take place on 10 consecutive Fridays from 10 p.m.-2 a.m., beginning Aug. 1 and ending Oct. 3. Prior to each week’s play, participants will attend workshops, with topics including city government, job training, gang prevention, conflict resolution and drug awareness. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:25 pm
471.	Battle celebrates 103rd birthday NASHVILLE - A "goer": the phrase comes to mind when visiting Pauline Thompson Battle of Nashville, who celebrated her 103rd birthday at her Sykes Road home Jan. 23, 2024.Battle, lovingly tended in a warm hospital bed set up in the family living room, frequently napped as her story was told by two of her children, Maxine Thornton of Georgia and Michael Battle. Michael Battle, who used to live next door, moved in with Miss Pauline after her husband of 71 years, Henry Battle, died in 2011. NANCY WEST-BRAKE. GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 31, 2024 10:28 pm
472.	Nashville welcomes local packing, shipping business NASHVILLE - Nashville's newest business is filling a niche, according to the man behind it; Hasan Hasan, the owner of Global Pack & Ship, said he got the idea because the town needed the services it offers."People have had to go to Rocky Mount just to send something by UPS or Fed Ex, or just to make copies, get office supplies or get something laminated," Hasan said. "I live here, so I got a sense for what was needed." NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:26 pm
473.	4-H HALL OF FAMERS Nash County 4-H held its First Annual Gala on Monday night, naming four long-time supporters to its Hall of Fame. Peggy and Joe Enroughty, along with Wilmer A. “Sonny” Brantley and Manly Wilder, were all honored as the first recipients to the Nash County 4-H Hall of Fame. Barbara High Tyre, 4-H Gala Committee Chair, presented the Hall of Fame Award for the Enroughty’s. Tyre said Peggy Enroughty always had a smile on her face and was always willing to do what was needed for 4-H. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 9, 2008 10:07 pm
474.	Twin County Hall Of Fame 2014 Class is announced Twin County Community Pride, Inc. has announced the Twin County Hall of Fame class of 2014 to be inducted on Thursday, November 20 at Nash Community College. This year’s class of nine includes educators, historians, merchants, a farmer, a judge, a hospital administrator, two bankers, and elective office holders. Several of this year’s inductees are veterans and civil rights activists; all are community advocates. Published Wednesday, October 8, 2014 11:08 pm
475.	Peachtree Baptist celebrates bicentennial Peachtree Baptist Church celebrated its Bicentennial Homecoming in September with Drs. Furman Hewitt and Bill Wakefield as the guest speakers. Over 240 people attended the special event. “We are pleased that God has blessed us and allowed us to serve Him in this community for so long,” said Pastor Gene Whitehouse. “After the fire that destroyed our building in 2005 we knew that we wanted to rebuild on the same site. Being God’s presence here was important to us.” Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:02 pm
476.	DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION NEWS The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Micajah Pettaway Chapter met October 20, 2011, 10:30 a.m.in the Warner Room at Braswell Memorial Library. Hostesses Martha Blount, Chairman; Frankie Powell and Cassandra Baker were thanked for serving refreshments. DEE LONG / Published Wednesday, November 2, 2011 12:36 am
477.	Local snack company expands distribution NASHVILLE - A family business based in Nashville, RJ Snacks, is growing, having acquired a second warehouse and is looking to hire both warehouse workers and salespeople who can drive box trucks.RJ Snacks, whose name including the initials of the couple who began it, Ramzi and Jamila Abukheit, is a thriving distributorship of such snack items as chips, chocolate, candy, cakes, cookies, meat products and drinks. From Nashville, they deliver goods to stores from Durham to the beach. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 19, 2024 10:29 pm
478.	Vice-President Vance visits Rocky Mount ROCKY MOUNT - Vice-President J.D. Vance paid a visit to Rocky Mount last week, both to support President Trump's policies and to stump for district GOP candidates. Also speaking were Laurie Buckhout, who is running for a second time against Congressman Don Davis for the 1st Congressional District seat, and Michael Whatley, who is running for Thom Tillis' seat in the U.S. Senate against former NC Governor Roy Cooper. Vance, an Ohio native and former US Congressman, first attempted to connect with the 100-plus North Carolina audience present at the Rocky Mount Mills venue by talking up his time spent in NC during his Marine Corps training. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:17 pm
479.	Mudcats ready for campaign ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats, the new Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, have unveiled their initial, prospect-rich roster for the 2017 season. Carolina's first roster of the Milwaukee era features eight players ranked on MLB.com's list of top 30 Brewers prospects; with three of the eight ranked in the top 10. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:28 pm
480.	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
481.	Ladybirds split with Warren Co. STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School's softball squad stepped out of conference play last Friday and earned a doubleheader split against Warren County at Ladybird Field on the SNHS campus.SN opened the twinbill with a 5-0 decision as Carrigan Ewers tossed five shutout innings on the hill to claim the decision.Elisabeth Collie was 2-for-3 at the plate and Olivia Lamm came through with a run-scoring triple. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:39 pm
482.	County okays new subdivision in split vote NASHVILLE - The proposed Baker Property subdivision, planned for 137 acres on both sides of NC Highway 58 and along the north side of Boddie Mill Pond Road, Nashville, was narrowly approved for a conditional rezoning request Monday, Oct. 7, when its motion squeaked by in a 4-3 split vote by the county board of commissioners. Located north of Nashville and south of Castalia, the subdivision plan includes 141 new residential lots and three special purpose lots for stormwater management. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 9, 2024 10:43 pm
483.	Daughters of the American revolution The Micajah Pettaway Chapter of the North Carolina Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a luncheon on Thursday, March 18, 2010 in the Tarboro home of Dee Long. First Vice Regent Dottie Barrett opened the meeting with the DAR Rituals, accompanied by Acting Chaplain, Martha Blount. After everyone recited the American’s Creed and pledge to the U. S. Flag, Hostess Dee Long introduced the speakers, Kay and David Hindsley. Both are members of the North Carolina Bluebird Society and serve on the Board of Directors. DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:25 pm
484.	Twin County Hall of Fame Inductees The next class of members to the Twin County Hall of Fame will be inducted on Thursday, Nov. 18th at the Dunn Center at Wesleyan College. This year’s inductees includes a congressman, a local business leader, several members of the arts including artist, author, and musician, a Medal of Honor recipient, along with people active in their communities. Published Tuesday, November 9, 2010 10:57 pm
485.	Daughers of the American Revolution The Micajah Pettaway Chapter of the North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution met for a luncheon on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Imperial Center. After Regent Margaret Barnes opened the meeting with the DAR Rituals accompanied by Alice Wynne Gatsis, Chaplain, everyone recited the flag pledge and American’s Creed. Margaret also welcomed everyone including Ethelmay Lord, a DAR transfer from Ventura, CA and District 8 Director Olivia Tyndall. DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10:11 pm
486.	Nashville woman turns 100 Christmas week NASHVILLE - Ella Smith, a resident of Nashville's Autumn Care, is one of those women who doesn't get ruffled easily, taking each day as it comes and not making a fuss. Nonetheless, her family and the management at Autumn Care have been planning to do a bit of fussing over Ella - because she's about to turn 100 years old. You'd never know it, though, to look at her or talk with her: Ella easily could pass for thirty years younger. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 25, 2024 10:17 pm
487.	Judge declares no bias in zoning trial Judge Richard Doughton came in from Alleghany County this week to help resolve questions concerning whether Pitt County Judge Russell “Rusty” Duke should have recused himself from hearing the zoning issues between the City of Wilson, assorted individual plaintiffs and Nash County. After hearing testimony Monday, Doughton ruled against the order of recusal. Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:39 pm
488.	Mudcats stopped by Keys ZEBULON -- Troy Stokes Jr. hit a score-tying home run in the sixth, Jake Gatewood was 3-for-4 with three doubles and three runs, Luis Aviles drove in two runs with two hits and Max McDowell was 1-for-3 with two RBI as the Carolina Mudcats erased a late three-run deficit to defeat the Frederick Keys 9-3 at Five County Stadium on Easter Sunday in Zebulon.Carolina (6-4) trailed 3-0 as they entered the sixth of Sunday's series finale against the visiting Keys (4-6), but then rallied for three runs in the sixth to tie it. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 19, 2017 11:00 pm
489.	Red Oak athlete competes in France RED OAK- Some people might plan trips to France for romance, or to sight-see, bask in history, or sample the wine, returning with perhaps a collection of photos and memories. Lillian "Kinnie" Pruden of Red Oak, however, didn't go for those reasons. She went to compete in an international triathlon after nine months of training - and an injury."I was eight weeks out and strained a glute muscle running," said Pruden, whose initial reaction was almost a panic attack. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:30 pm
490.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 1 Kavitha Investments, LLC to Edwin Hyler and Cynthia H. Hyler; outparcel C on Highway 43 (Benvenue Road); $2,635,000Veronica Rodriguez and Sixto Tovar Rodriguez to Salvador Diaz and Maria Veronica Diaz; property in Bailey; $55,0003MR Limited Partnership to Department of Transportation; permanent drainage/utility easement Published Wednesday, October 6, 2021 10:52 pm
491.	Backward Glances: Hurricane Hazel letter surfaces at symbolic time in history EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a letter penned by Ms. Hazel Valentine of Nashville just after Hurricane Hazel hit the area in 1954. Ms Valentine lived to be 101 years old. She passed away May 13, 1997. The letter is addressed to her son, Jim, who was in the military. Ms. Valentine's granddaughter ironically stumbled across this letter just days before Hurricane Florence was forecast to hit our area as a possible category 3 or 4 storm. Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:05 pm
492.	WWII Veteran to lead parade World War II veteran, Staff Sergeant Linwood S. “Pee Wee” Harper of Castalia will serve as Grand Marshal of the town’s July 4th Parade Friday. Harper will be followed by a motorcade of area veteran groups in the 2 p.m parade after a special ceremony held in their honor at Small Town USA from noon until 1 p.m.Harper, a lifetime member of VFW 2057 in Rocky Mount, served in the US Army from 1941 to 1945. He attempted twice to join the US Navy prior to being drafted into the Army. JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Tuesday, July 1, 2014 10:52 pm
493.	Couple launches Alpaca farm in Castalia CASTALIA - What do a DOT worker, a commercial insurance account manager and a skilled crafter have in common? The answer is a new Alpaca farm in Castalia.Chris and Lauren Sullivan, along with Lauren's mother, Kim Gupton Stewart, collaborated to create and operate Hardly Farm LLC, located at 605 Mount Hebron Road, Castalia. The farm, which is technically in Wood, straddles the Nash and Franklin County line. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 27, 2023 10:39 pm
494.	Nash considers Voluntary Ag Districts NASHVILLE – County commissioners are looking at possibly adopting an ordinance which would add Nash County to the 65 counties in North Carolina that have Voluntary Ag Districts. The Nash County Cooperative Extension Office and Planning Department recently held two informal informational meetings regarding Ag Districts. According to Nash County Planning and Development Director Rosemary Dorsey, a special meeting of the county commissioners is being held Friday, June 19th at 10 a.m. “We’re giving them a report on the outreach and reaction we have observed,” said Dorsey, “ We’ll be asking them how they want to proceed and hopefully get direction from them Friday.” Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher / Published Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:08 pm
495.	Civil War Living History Reenactment comes to Historic Stonewall Manor If you’ve ever had questions about the Civil War era, the time to ask about them is now… now being the weekend of September 10th – 12th on the grounds of Historic Stonewall Manor in Rocky Mount. Perhaps the bloodiest conflict in American history, there are many misconceptions about the Civil War, also known as the “War of Northern Aggression” or “The War Between States”. Contributed to The Graphic / Published Wednesday, September 1, 2010 1:09 am
496.	NEER announces Entrepreneur of the Year finalists for 2013 B. Mayo Boddie, Sr., Chairman of the NorthEastern Entrepreneur Roundtable (NEER), has announced the names of the four finalists for the organization’s 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.“We received a large number of highly qualified nominations for this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award competition and this made it difficult for our selection committee to narrow the field... Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
497.	Ag forum highlights farm research, challenges The first annual Agriculture Forum at Nash Community College Feb. 29 drew a crowd of over one hundred, including farmers, ag industry partners, legislators and educators. Presented by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension Nash County Center and Quality Equipment, and sponsored by Nash Community College and Farm Bureau of Nash County, the forum featured speakers on a variety of topics, offered a venue for networking, and had a panel discussion about farming issues. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10:32 pm
498.	Commissioner seats contested in election At least two Nash County Commissioners will face opposition in the upcoming elections. Filing for primary elections will end at noon on Friday, February 26. Four commissioner seats are up for election this year. Fred Belfield, Wayne Outlaw, Mary Wells and Robbie Davis have all filed for re-election. Last week, Charlotte Mizelle and W. Douglas Starr, filed for the seats held by Outlaw and Wells, respectively. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:22 pm
499.	Regional hazard mitigation plan updated for Nash Updated hazard mitigation plans for the Nash-Edgecombe-Wilson County region have been submitted to the state, with Nash County along with Nashville, Castalia and Bailey, Sharpsburg having new goals to work towards.The draft plan, 358 pages long, was unveiled during an online public meeting May 1 and is designed to help counties and their communities to "identify hazard risks, understand vulnerability, and develop ways to proactively mitigate risk," according to the website, which can be found online at https://www.new-hmp.com. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:41 pm
500.	2007 YEAR IN REVIEW JANUARY • Nashville’s Town Council repeals sections of the town’s animal ordinance. The ordinance was a replica of the county’s ordinance so the town’s attorney suggested taking out all parts that referenced the county. The remaining ordinances were placed under a separate chapter titled, “Animals.” The issue was brought up during the ongoing legal dispute between the town and Adele Maynard regarding her dogs. Published Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:21 pm