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| 4901. |  Nashville hosts annual Opening Day
NASHVILLE -- Glover Park sprang to life last Saturday with Opening Day for the Town of Nashville spring sports season. The day was delayed from April 7 but the enthusiasm and excitement did not wane. The opening pitch was thrown by James Cooke of LBJ Chevrolet, a long-time sponsor of the league and caught by Council Woman Kate Burns.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2018 11:12 pm
| | 4902. | N-RMS Board gets update on technology at retreat
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools continues to work on its strategic priority of innovative and cutting edge technology. Jane Finch, Chief Technology Officer for Nash-Rocky Mount Schools, provided an update on that technology at the board’s annual retreat on June 26. Finch told board members that the first full year of the system’s iConnect 1:1 initiative had went well, though it did face challenges at first.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, July 8, 2014 11:07 pm
| | 4903. |  BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
We had a good attendance at Beulah Church of Christ on Sunday morning and several visitors. We would like to thank you for worshiping with us and pray we will see you again real soon. You are always welcome at Beulah. Sunday school began at 9:45. It was opened by Earl Cary with Frances Hedgepeth at the piano. Earl welcomed everyone and made an update on some of our sick members along with several other announcements.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:16 pm
| | 4904. | Nash County Schools to open March 1
All Nash County Public School students wanting in-person instruction will have the opportunity to do so.
The Nash County Board of Education voted 9-2 to move forward with Superintendent Dr. Steve Ellis' recommendation to return to school on March 1 under Plan B.
Amanda Clark - Graphic Staff Writer / Published Friday, February 12, 2021 9:22 am
| | 4905. |  New book offers nostalgia, look at the disappearing South
I tell writing students the thing writers have known for a long time now -- you have to celebrate the wins when they come.Writing is a business of rejections. Stories, manuscripts, pitches, essays, poems, grants for projects, writing jobs -- they all get rejected a lot. It's like baseball in some ways, where success one-third of the time is great.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:26 pm
| | 4906. | Swift Creek Elementary School Honor Rolls
Swift Creek Elementary School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.
Published Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:16 pm
| | 4907. | Nash UNC reports increase of COVID in staff, patients
Nash UNC Health Care is implementing additional safety measures related to COVID-19 after the hospital saw an increase in patients and staff members with the virus last month.According to Dorsey Tobias, Executive Director of Marketing, Communications and Strategy, the hospital saw an increase in the percentage of staff members testing positive for COVID-19.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:40 pm
| | 4908. | Ephesus Community News
Pastor David Eidson delivered our message in word from John 3:19-21 (NIV) This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. All those who do evil hate the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But those who live by the truth come into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, April 20, 2010 11:08 pm
| | 4909. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On Sunday The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation gathered to worship celebrating the week of Thanksgiving...The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Fran and Bobby Bunn in loving honor of Mrs. Barbara Privette for her many years of dedicated service to Peachtree Baptist Church.
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:57 am
| | 4910. |  Coopers Ruritan celebrates 65 years
The Coopers Ruritan Club serves as an important part of David Cooke's memories of his time serving as a teacher and coach at Coopers High School. Cooke returned to the Coopers Ruritan Club last Thursday night to reminisce and speak during the club's 65th anniversary celebration. Cooke is the last surviving charter member of the club and said he remembers the first organizational meeting the club held. Many of the first members of the club were friends of his.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:39 pm
| | 4911. | Ephesus Community News
Father’s Day was observed at Ephesus Church on Sunday with lots of special dads standing proudly to be recognized on their day and a touching sermon by Rev. Tony Futrell. Fathers that play their role well are to be praised and must have God leading them. The men all got a Father’s pin for their lapel.
By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:29 pm
| | 4912. |  A look at predictions and resolutions for 2024
If you made a resolution to go to the gym every day in 2024, don't worry, January is half over and no one expects you to make it into February.It's been tradition in this space to make predictions and resolutions, so here goes:•We will be tired of the 2024 election by Valentine's Day. I'm giving it a couple of weeks because I no longer have live TV and will have to rely on radio and the internet for my sources of annoyance.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:46 pm
| | 4913. |  Anniversaries do more than just mark time
I woke up last Thursday, and my wife Kristi told me, "Happy anniversary -- we made it."That phrase turned over in my head throughout the day, particularly how I should take it. Did I detect joy in her tone? Surprise? Confusion? Perhaps all of those?It's true, things seemed a little dicey on Tuesday, but Kristi has proven to be a study in resilience in patience and endurance.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:14 pm
| | 4914. |  Cooperative Extension Director retires
Nash County Cooperative Extension won't be the same next year, as Charlie Tyson will no longer be serving as the director. Tyson will retire at the end of this year, after a 16 year career with Nash County. Tyson served 11 of those years as Director. Nash County Commissioners honored Tyson at their December 7 meeting for his dedication to agriculture. Commissioner Chair Fred Belfield presented Tyson with a Certificate of Appreciation.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 16, 2015 11:36 pm
| | 4915. | Nash residents earn degrees from UNC
More than 1,100 students earned bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or professional degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during the Dec, 20 commencement ceremony, which featured remarks by Dr. Lisa Carey, associate professor of medicine and UNC Breast Center medical director.
Published Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:33 pm
| | 4916. |  NASH COUNTY PARKS & REC BASKETBALL SCORES
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are recent scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball Season:
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:12 pm
| | 4917. | Nash County Schools set to open March 1st
All Nash County Public School students wanting in-person instruction will have the opportunity to do so.The Nash County Board of Education voted 9-2 to move forward with Superintendent Dr. Steve Ellis' recommendation to return to school on March 1 under Plan B.The decision was made on Thursday, February 11 following a special called meeting.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 17, 2021 10:50 pm
| | 4918. |  Town pulls plug on cemetery volunteers
SPRING HOPE- The issue of maintenance at Spring Hope's Oak Dale Cemetery may have officially been laid to rest, but some residents have doubts after the Friends of Oakdale, a ministry of Gibson Memorial Methodist Church, were basically told to stand down."Unfortunately, the time has come to close the organization and allow the Town of Spring Hope to assume the responsibility of all the maintenance.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 30, 2024 11:01 pm
| | 4919. |  An old friend, 8024 is put out to pasture
"Things that don't kill you just make you stronger."
— Homer Simpson
"Things that don't kill you can still hurt."
— Mike Brantley
MIke Brantley / Published Tuesday, December 5, 2006 11:29 pm
| | 4920. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a bright Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Barbara Hardison in memory of her beloved grandson, John Edward Privette. Special music was a solo, "I have Decided to Follow Jesus", by James Shepherd and accompanied by Pastor Whitehouse at the piano.Beverly Wilson brought a message for the children. She told them about the famous hymn, "His Eye is on the Sparrow".
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, June 28, 2017 10:59 pm
| | 4921. |  Church temps could be happy accident or genius
Last week's split-personality weather was a memo from Mother Nature that we might be in for a brutish summer. I went from hoodie to frantically digging through my dresser for cut off t-shirts and jorts. I've written about our how our summers feel like someone microwaved a wet towel and threw it over my head. This often means thermostat battles are emerging in public spaces and private homes everywhere.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:03 pm
| | 4922. | Senate bill may hinder town’s shot at park grant
The Town of Nashville may no longer get a shot at grant funding to revamp the old Glover Park, thanks to a bill in the General Assembly that may take away the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.
Nashville Town Manager Preston Mitchell told council members on Tuesday night during the board’s regular meeting that although Senate Bill 13 was vetoed by Governor Beverly Perdue, another bill was passed that could still affect the town’s chances at receiving the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:35 pm
| | 4923. |  ‘Twas the night after Christmas
(Note: The columnist wrote this piece of inspiration years ago, and it is back by popular demand. Merry Christmas! Predictions and Resolutions to follow the next two weeks.)
With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore...
Twas the night after Christmas, when all through our place,
It looked like a tornado had hit our space..
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, December 21, 2010 11:16 pm
| | 4924. |  How did we get here? Holly is turning 13!
Dear Holly, How did we get here so quickly? You know what I mean. When all those “old people” went out of their way to tell me how time moves in the blink of an eye, they’re grown before you know it, and well, blah, blah, blah. It is a wonder my eyes didn’t get stuck in one of those rolls.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:52 pm
| | 4925. | Sheriff asks for more staff and grant writer
Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone urges the need for more staff to help keep the sheriff's office running efficiently and to cope with crime.He said the office needs six new deputy sheriff positions as a result of county growth and having to consistently cover cases in other areas such as Rocky Mount. "You got construction in the southern end of this county that was growing in record number.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2022 10:46 pm
| | 4926. |  MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
Congratulations are due to Brian Moss and Jennifer Hall who were married yesterday at Mt. Zion Church in a simple wedding. It was basically a family affair. They did enjoy a meal after the ceremony in the church Fellowship Center. May God bless you in your new life and marriage.
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:54 pm
| | 4927. |  BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
Mark your calendars for a busy week-end at Beulah Church of Christ. This Friday, from 5-8 p.m. will be the monthly fish fry at the Beulah Annex on Reges Rd. This is a great event the first Friday night in each month and we always look forward to seeing all of you.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, October 4, 2011 11:02 pm
| | 4928. |  End of Summer Bash is Friday!
As the fall season approaches, the Nashville Farmers Market is holding steady with a supply of flowers, gifts, crafts, meats and some vegetables and is planning an "End of Summer Bash" family event Friday, Sept. 1. "The summer crops are going out and the fall crops will start coming in in mid-September," Assistant Market Manager Chloe Johnson said. "We'll be getting pumpkins, muscadine grapes, collards and sweet potatoes."
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:03 pm
| | 4929. | Spring Hope man calls for removal of town manager
SPRING HOPE - The first board meeting for three new commissioners in Spring Hope was anything but routine, resulting in multiple verbal confrontations aimed at current town management.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 3, 2025 10:01 pm
| | 4930. | Town may expand parking on Boddie
Nashville’s Town Council hopes to continue its efforts of improving downtown by turning its attention to South Boddie Street.
At the annual budget retreat held on January 12 and 13, Town Manager Preston Mitchell brought several special projects before the town council. One such project was the idea of turning South Boddie Street into a one-way street between Washington and Church Streets and creating additional parking.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 1, 2011 10:42 pm
| | 4931. | County threatens to not fund new school
Nash County Commissioners said last week that they won't fund a new elementary school until the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education agrees to include them in the process. Commissioners made the announcement following a meeting in closed session last Tuesday.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 29, 2020 10:33 pm
| | 4932. | Rocky Mount’s Holt picks up 300th career victory
DUDLEY -- When B.W. Holt’s offense isn’t quite clicking, he calls on his defense to take up the slack.
And that’s what happened last Friday night when Rocky Mount made its first-ever trip to Southern Wayne for the last of its non-conference games this season.
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:58 pm
| | 4933. |  NCHS presents "Camp Rock: The Musical"
Nash Central High Theatre and Chorus teacher Joanna Hale is beyond thrilled to bring musicals back to the county after a two-year delay from COVID-19.Hale said her drama club will be performing Disney's "Camp Rock: The Musical" in April at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount.The Nash Central High Drama Club typically do a musical every year in the spring but had to stop once COVID-19 struck in 2020. Hale said the last musical her students put on was "High School Musical 2" in 2019.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 30, 2022 7:03 pm
| | 4934. | The sense of honor and ethics
Dear Editor: The State of NC has gone round on the issue of statues and awards. Culturally there are differences in appearances, values and certainly not in the skill or art form. It seems to be political and localized. Our children are less bias affected than we adults. The side that did the kind things: e.g. Save people from whippings, abuse, lack of education, and enhance their lives with personal freedoms was one side of the Civil War process.
LETTER: / Published Wednesday, June 13, 2018 10:46 pm
| | 4935. |  SANDY CROSS NEWS
Vaughan's Chapel Church held a birthday-anniversary celebration service for Pastor Rev. Reuben Batchelor this past Sunday. He has been pastoring at the church a little over two years and will celebrate his 80th birthday on July 6. The congregation was filled with regular congregants along with many cousins and friends of the Pastor. Rev. Marie Batchelor brought the morning message "Respect God & Authority."
EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, July 1, 2020 10:48 pm
| | 4936. |  County leaders meet with legislators
NASHVILLE - An annual sit-down Legislators' Dinner between Nash County leaders and their state representatives resulted in ten goals presented, in hopes of obtaining help for Nash County needs.Meeting Feb. 10 at the Nashville Exchange were Senator Lisa Stone Barnes, Rep. Allen Chesser and Rep. Dante Pittman, who broke bread with Nash commissioners along with Stacie Shatzer, County Manager; Jonathan Boone, Deputy County Manager; Tia Foula, Asst. County Manager; Mike Gaynor, Nash County Attorney;
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:05 am
| | 4937. |  Solving another problem plaguing mankind
How can man be so brilliant while at the same time be dumb as dirt.I apologize to the soil that God created to help sustain life for saying that. Dirt is not dumb. Dirt, un-scathed by man, takes natural vegetation that grows each year, and, when it falls back to the surface of the dirt as part of its life cycle, it decomposes that vegetation into nutrients to grow next year's bounty.Dirt, unlike man, is not dumb. Dirt, I apologize to you for my errant language.
Staff / Published Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:34 am
| | 4938. |  Unleashed tantrums becoming more routine
I thought I was just stopping at KFC to get some food for my family on the way home from Raleigh. Little did I know the drama and missed opportunity to be an internet star that was to unfold as I pondered white meat or dark.A very powerfully built woman in front of me ordered $100 worth of chicken, something I must admit I've never seen.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:31 pm
| | 4939. | Nashville debates policies
Nashville's Town Council approved a personnel policy at their June 28 meeting but left the policy open to be reviewed more by the board. Mayor Donald Street said the policy has been in the works by Human Resources Director and Town Clerk Lou Bunch, with help from Town Manager Henry Raper. "The personnel policy has been under review for about a year," Street said. Councilwoman Louise Hinton questioned a few pieces of the 66-page document, wondering if the wording was too open-ended.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 12, 2017 10:25 pm
| | 4940. |  How far will God let us drift before he saves us?
My wife told me a story several years ago, which took the form of a modern-day parable.Jesus often relied on parables in the Bible to compare something in everyday life to a spiritual truth. However, many of us have trouble applying them in today's world because we don't belong to the culture for which they were written. In other words, the importance of the spiritual truth is easily misunderstood - if not lost altogether - because we can't relate to the everyday example to which Jesus compares it.
MIKE RUFFIN / Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024 10:31 pm
| | 4941. |  Luke's Word for the Week
If we want to really start looking and acting like Jesus, we need a recipe. We need a recipe for our destiny. A destiny that is nothing short of new heavens, new earth, tears gone, pain impossible, and joy forever. John Wesley, the spiritual heavyweight who was instrumental in the founding of the tribe within Christianity called the Methodists, was all about this type of living called holy love. He insisted that Jesus not only came to usher in His kingdom, but his kingdom's characteristics...right here on earth.
LUKE WHITEHEAD / Published Wednesday, October 7, 2015 10:58 pm
| | 4942. | Debu-ette Club of Rocky Mount presents seniors
The Rocky Mount Debu-ette Club has announced its 2021 seniors. The organization which emphasizes volunteer work in our community, is comprised of girls in the ninth through the 12th grades. The press release announcing 2021 seniors states, "The Debu-ette Club has long lasting deep friendships to these young, hard working women, while allowing them to grow together as leaders in civic and social endeavors.
Contributed / Published Wednesday, May 12, 2021 10:48 pm
| | 4943. |  What has gotten into people these days?
I was standing in line at the Harris Teeter deli counter on a Friday afternoon with one of my teenage sons. Anticipation was high, we'd been subless for months.Our favorite employee --we'll call her Bacon Betty to protect her identity -- was on the counter. I'll admit to a little grumbling with Lowell. Why were so many people in line for sandwiches at 3 p.m.? Why did the person ordering in front of us seem as if she'd never encountered a deli, a menu, or toppings that might be added to a sandwich?
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:39 pm
| | 4944. |  NPD launches "Hope" initiative
Nashville's Police Department is stepping up to address the heroin epidemic in Nash County by implementing an initiative that will seek help for addicts. The department unveiled its "HOPE initiative" on Tuesday afternoon at a press conference. The initiative is modeled after a similar one in Gloucester, Massachusetts called the "Angel" program.Nashville Police Chief Tom Bashore said Town Manager Henry Raper approached him in October 2015 with the idea.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 10, 2016 11:08 pm
| | 4945. |  NHCS welcomes three new board members
The Nash Health Care Board of Directors recently said goodbye to three retiring board members and welcomed three new ones. Kay Mitchell, Wayne Deal and Robert Evans all retired from the Board of Directors. Their terms expired in 2015. All three had served on the board for nine years. Marty Nealey, Jackie Deloach and Damian Tucker were selected to replace them on the board. "We are so pleased to welcome the new board members to the table," said Larry Chewning, President and CEO of Nash Health Care.
Published Wednesday, January 27, 2016 11:32 pm
| | 4946. |  Rocky Mount man to answer to murder charges in court
NASHVILLE - A 35-year-old Rocky Mount man charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing a man outside the Cummins Engine Plant last year is due to appear in Nash Superior Court Aug. 27.Nikita Rajhon Hatch of 6696 Colleen Road is currently being held in the Nash Detention Center on $1,500,000 bond after being indicted Feb. 7, 2023, for the shooting death of 27-year-old Quentin Earl McNair Sr., of Nash County.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 21, 2024 10:52 pm
| | 4947. |  What does backsliding mean?
"Return, you backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings." (Jeremiah 3:22)
If you attend church on a regular basis, then you've heard your pastor or Sunday School teacher mention backsliding. But what does it mean? Moreover, what are the common symptoms associated with backsliding?
MIke Ruffin / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:12 pm
| | 4948. |  MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
We had a good Sunday school lesson from Isaiah titled “Receiving Comfort and Strength”. God called Isaiah to preach judgement when they were living in sin and rejecting God’s ways. Then, He called him to preach messages of comfort and hope.
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11:10 pm
| | 4949. |  Independence day, 231 years in the making
Ah, July 4th.
We could use this space to talk about all sorts of things related to the Holiday, which had the nerve to fall on such an ordinary day as Wednesday this year.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, July 3, 2007 10:50 am
| | 4950. |  Dr. K was much more than a beloved icon
Sometimes, people come along that have such a presence, that become such a part of a place that we think they'll always be there.Unfortunately, life often reminds us that we have unreasonable expectations.And so it is with Dr. Robert "Bob" Koszelak, better known as Dr. K, to nearly 20 years worth of science students at Rocky Mount Academy.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:41 pm
| | 4951. | Nash County freezes Sheriff's funds
Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said recent actions taken by Nash County Commissioners are hindering the work of his department. Nash County Commissioners put a freeze on spending at the Sheriff's Office, asking that all purchases be pre-approved by the Nash County Manager and Nash County Finance Director.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 1, 2020 10:02 pm
| | 4952. | EPHESUS NEWS
During our worship service, a guest speaker shared her incredible journey of recovery.
Altar flowers for Sunday’s service were given by Harold, Bebe, and Jackson Wall in memory of Julian and Betsy Lamm and Bill Wall.
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2011 1:22 am
| | 4953. | Peachtree Community News
Thanksgiving was celebrated with many family gatherings in the Peachtree Community. Space limitations prohibit telling about all of them but here is a sampling:
Karen and Lawrence Edwards shared lunch with Aaron and Beth at their home in Wilson.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, December 1, 2009 10:25 pm
| | 4954. |  Another Thanksgiving making new memories
Well another Thanksgiving has come and gone and I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and were able to get their share of turkey, dressing and all the other goodies. I certainly filled my already protruding belly full. And we made a couple interesting memories in the process. Corbin was around five months old last Thanksgiving so he really didn’t get to enjoy the eating aspect of it, though I did let him hold and lick a turkey leg just so we could say he participated.
Amanda Clark / Published Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:28 pm
| | 4955. |  Red Oak woman gives birth at home
Heather Griffin wasn't planning for a home delivery but that's exactly what she got on January 12 when she delivered her baby girl, Windley, at her Red Oak home. Griffin said the day started off like every other day. She got up and got ready to go to work at Middlesex Elementary School, where she's a first grade teacher. Griffin said she felt a little funny and remembers telling her husband to be sure to keep his phone nearby, just in case. But the couple's baby girl wasn't due until January 20 so Griffin said she didn't think what she was feeling was labor.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 27, 2016 11:32 pm
| | 4956. |  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
| | 4957. |  Local man earns notable military award
Rick Thomason was named the Marine of the Year by the Cpl. Suzi Sannes Detachment 1262 in November 2016. He was also named the Department of North Carolina's Marine of the Year in 2016. Last month, he received another top honor, as Thomason received the Marine Corps League Mideast Division Marine of the Year Award for 2018.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 18, 2018 10:41 pm
| | 4958. | Nash Health Board okays 2010 budget
Nash Health Care’s Board of Commissioners approved a budget for 2010 that includes $32 million in capital projects.
Al Hooks, Chief Financial Officer for Nash Health Care, presented the budget highlights to commissioners on December 3. Prior to going before the commissioners, the 2010 budget was reviewed in detail with both the finance and executive committees and a budget workshop was held as well.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:17 pm
| | 4959. | Boys & Girls Club eyes downtown buildling
The Nashville Boys and Girls Club is continuing its search for a larger facility but has set its eyes on one building near Downtown Nashville. Ron Green, Chief Professional Officer of the Boys and Girls Club of Nash/Edgecombe Counties, along with Boys and Girls Club Board Members Pell Cooper and Mark Edwards, came before Nashville's Town Council on Tuesday night to provide an update on the club and its search for a new building. Green was before the board in October asking for the board's support and leadership in moving forward with the building search.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 8, 2015 11:06 pm
| | 4960. |  Peachtree Community News
On Sunday morning Pastor Whitehouse delivered a message titled, “The Difference between Theory and Reality”. He used the scripture verse found in Acts 16:25. At midnight we must keep a tight grip on what we know to be true. Either God is enough or He isn’t.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:02 pm
| | 4961. |  Clubs Duel At Glover
NASHVILLE -- The Town of Nashville Recreation Department Youth Soccer League U-12 teams took the field first this past Saturday at Glover Park in another tight game. Great defense on both teams lead to only one goal being scored by Connor Byrd on MGD Realty.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:38 pm
| | 4962. |  Blueberry season means we're halfway through summer
It's that time of year I become the Forrest Gump of blueberries.I talk abou blueberry pancakes, blueberry muffins, blueberry pie, blueberry jelly, blueberry smoothies, blueberry cobbler and blueberries with anything that involves cream cheese. I dream of making my mama's glazed blueberry bread but haven't been bold enough to try her sourdough recipe.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:29 pm
| | 4963. |  Thinking everything has to make a profit is dangerous thinking
Last week, many conservatives were dancing on the grave of National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting System. These two organizations had their Federal funding cut.There have also been cuts to the arts, national parks and historic preservation organizations this year. Much of the money had already been promised, plans made. A lot of people have cheered.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, July 23, 2025 10:44 pm
| | 4964. |  Town welcomes ACDi
ACDi considered several regions to expand its operations before settling on Nashville. So far, the company is happy with its decision. Last Wednesday, ACDi celebrated its decision to open in Nashville with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its facility, formerly the home of Fawn Electronics.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:47 pm
| | 4965. |  SHERIFF'S CHRISTMAS
NASH COUNTY - A cavalcade of 18 cruisers, trucks and cars wound their way from Nashville to Sharpsburg Dec. 22 with sirens and lights ablaze on route to the first stop of the annual Sheriff's Christmas, a giving event whereby the Nash County Sheriff's Office delivers food, toys or supplies to selected families and the elderly."NCSO has been doing this since Sheriff Stone came into office, with the first year being 2015," said Sgt. Macie Hasty of the NCSO Investigations Division.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 27, 2023 10:39 pm
| | 4966. |  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
| | 4967. |  BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
Thanks to everyone who came to the Beulah Church of Christ fishfry on Friday night. We had a great turn-out and everyone seemed to enjoy the food and also the fellowship. The weather was really rainy but no one seemed to mind. Everything inside was cheerful. On Sunday morning we had a good service. Sunday school began at 9:30 followed by church at 11:00.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, February 8, 2011 10:34 pm
| | 4968. | Nashville faces tax, utility and fee increases to balance budget
Nashville’s Town Council got its first glimpse at the proposed 2010-2011 fiscal year budget, one that includes a three and a half cent increase in the town’s property tax rate as well as a potential utility rate increase.
Town Manager Preston Mitchell presented the $7,858,282 budget to council members on Tuesday night during the board’s regular meeting. The budget includes $4,464,907 in the general fund and $3,393,375 in the enterprise fund.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, May 4, 2010 10:32 pm
| | 4969. | Griffin, Brown marry
Melanie Nicole Griffin and Andrew Oliver Brown were united in marriage Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Dortches Baptist Church. The officiating minister for the 5:00 p.m. double ring ceremony was Rev. Frankie Carroll.
Published Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:29 pm
| | 4970. |  Town manager plans out of town retreat
Department heads in Nashville will be spending a few days at the beach as part of a retreat put on at the request of Town Manager Hank Raper. Raper confirmed on Monday that he, along with eight department heads, would be leaving on Thursday for a trip to Wrightsville Beach. The out-of-town retreat has reportedly been planned for a while but some council members weren't made aware until late last week.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 10:28 pm
| | 4971. |  Bethel Heroes
UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 held its October meeting at the Braswell Memorial Library. The speaker for this event was UDC member Margie Parker Brantley. Mrs. Brantley spoke on her recent visit to the Civil War Museum at the old Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville, Virginia. Her speech included the history of the Museum as well as photographs of it as it appears today.
HELEN SHARPE / Published Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:16 pm
| | 4972. |  We are all proud of Nashville’s safe status
Congratulations are in order to Nashville, its leaders, town staff and citizens, for being named to the top 50 Safest Cities in North Carolina by the SafeWise report. Nashville was listed as number 30 on the list.Nashville Police Chief Tom Bashore and his staff are to be commended for their work, on and off duty, in our community.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, April 29, 2014 11:25 pm
| | 4973. |  There is plenty of good news and good people
Despite what the world and all the complainers in your life might have you think, there is plenty of good folks left in this world.A collective, worldwide cheer went up on Tuesday morning when it was announced that all of the children trapped in a cave in Thailand had been rescued.The story, which captivated so many of us, could easily have ended in tragedy, especially after the soccer team disappeared for nine days.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, July 11, 2018 10:35 pm
| | 4974. | Nashville Board meets with legislators
Nashville Town Council Members met with local state legislators on Monday morning to go over a few issues of concern. The meeting is held each year with legislators prior to the state’s budget session so Nashville Council Members can provide any requests or concerns for legislators to take to Raleigh.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 12, 2013 11:21 pm
| | 4975. | Redistricting process begins in Nash County
Nash County will soon study redistricting options, if required, of the seven commissioner districts.All local governments which elect members using districts are required by law to evaluate population changes or inequalities every ten years upon the release of new census numbers.The last redistricting process was in 2011 due to radical changes in the 2010 census.
JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, September 8, 2021 10:27 pm
| | 4976. | Peachtree Community News
Sympathy is extended to the family of Bobby Browder Sr. who passed away on Monday, July 21 following a long illness. His funeral was held on Wednesday at Peachtree Church. He was laid to rest in the Church Cemetery.
By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:52 pm
| | 4977. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The folks at Peachtree Church paid great homage to its ‘Mothers’ on Sunday. To begin the day, the men of the church served a sumptuous breakfast to all of the mothers and their guests. It was like a ‘five star’ restaurant meal. Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon was titled “7 Ways to Love Your Mother.” It was based on scripture from John 19: 26-27.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, May 13, 2014 10:42 pm
| | 4978. |  Hurry! Festival deadlines approaching!
The clock has sprung forward and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce's signature event, the Blooming Festival, is just around the corner!The festival is accepting applications for craft/merchandise vendor booths, parade entries, and event sponsorships. Nominations for the 2020 Mother of the Year are available along with festival flag sponsorships.
Published Wednesday, March 11, 2020 11:09 pm
| | 4979. |  AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS
Aventon community increased in size! Congratulations Allen and Amanda Clark on the new addition to your family, Brendin Allen Clark. Weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces and 18 inches long, Brendin made his debut on Feb. 2 at Vidant Hospital in Greenville. The Clarks also have 2 other sons, Corbin age 3 and Devin age 2.
JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:47 pm
| | 4980. |  ECU earns national ranking
GREENVILLE -- The East Carolina University baseball team picked up its fourth preseason national ranking of the 2020 campaign after being tabbed No. 25 by Baseball America, the publication announced Monday. The Pirates have also earned national rankings from D1Baseball (No. 21), Perfect Game (No. 23) and Collegiate Baseball (No. 36).
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:44 pm
| | 4981. |  SOCCER STARS
NASHVILLE -- The Town of Nashville Youth Soccer season at Glover Park is halfway over now and the players' skills have improved as the season has progressed. This past Saturday was another beautiful day with great soccer. The 8U age division saw some very close games.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 10:32 pm
| | 4982. |  Don't just say it is a cup of coffee
It's not easy being a coffee snob these days.I have no qualms admitting that the quality of a coffee drink is nothing to fool around with -- coffee is more than just a drink. It's like a warm or cold or frozen security blanket, loaded with soul-affirming caffeine and sometimes, a little something extra.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:29 pm
| | 4983. | Red Oak hears annexation request
Red Oak Commissioners heard a request Monday, March 2 for consideration of voluntary annexation of three subdivisions adjacent to the town. Mark Beard requested information on behalf of the Brookside, Mill Pond, and Tall Cotton subdivisions which include roughly 50 lots. The area in question was originally supposed be part of the last major voluntary annexation by the town. However, the landowner at that time refused annexation.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:13 pm
| | 4984. |  When disagreement escalates to hatred, we crash
Some of you may not like me after you read this, some of you may already dislike me and read this to get "stirred up," and some of you may agree. Regardless, I thank you in advance for reading my take on the "controversial" law recently passed, HB2. First, a couple of disclosures: if you think I'm a bigot, then you obviously know nothing about my childhood, school experience or career, and are not a regular reader of this column; I don't hate anyone, even those I disagree with, because my ultimate core is the Bible; I have many dear friends who are LGBT, and I love them; even if I didn't know anyone from this category, I would not hate them as a group, period.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:42 pm
| | 4985. |  Revenues drive progress; citizen concerns should be valued
The joke on the tip of most lips these days is there will eventually be a Dollar General on every street corner in the US. The reality of the joke is becoming more true everyday. According to one data source, North Carolina is in the top three states for the number of Dollar General stores with 1,056 "(one store for every 9,932 people) accounting for approximately 5 percent of all locations in the US.)"
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:24 pm
| | 4986. | Spaulding Alumni Association to host annual reunion activities
The C.C. Spaulding Alumni Association of Spring Hope is once again looking forward to its annual gathering during this upcoming Labor Day Weekend. They will be coming from all four corners of America. The graduating class of 1958 will be in the spotlight this year. The featured speaker for the banquet will be Mrs. Paula Hamilton-Edwards, who presently resides in Apex. Mrs. Hamilton is the daughter of Mr. James and Edna Thomas Hamilton. Paula’s mother, Mrs. Edna Hamilton is a C.C. Spaulding alumnus, class of 1958.
Published Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:02 pm
| | 4987. |  Blue ribbons represent 77 children in foster care
NASHVILLE - Seventy-seven blue ribbons in front of the Nash County Administration Building are more than just a pretty sight: each ribbon stands for a Nash County child who is currently in Foster Care, a visual way to raise awareness for children and their families. May is National Foster Care Month.Stephanie Grischow, a Supervisor in Nash DSS's Permanency Planning Department said the ribbons also serve as a "call to action" regarding the need for safe, loving homes.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:03 pm
| | 4988. |  Receiving joy is easier than we think
Joy. -- It's a simple three-letter word that was beautifully defined Saturday afternoon by one woman surrounded by hundreds of people.Ms. Nan Strickland of Nashville celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday spreading joy to hundreds of people, taking time to hug and speak to each and everyone one of us. She asked that no gifts or cards be brought to her birthday party. Her only request was for each of us to just do something nice for another person.
Published Wednesday, November 25, 2015 1:37 am
| | 4989. | Coopers Ruritans holds appreciation event
The Coopers Ruritan Club, described by member Peggy Winstead as "small but powerful," held its Appreciation Banquet Nov. 16 at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Elm City, with a crowd of fifty celebrating the installation of new officers and the presentation of multiple awards. The club, in its 71st year, is one of only three local Ruritan Clubs along with Oak Level and Momeyer "that still cooks," and cook they did, with Vice-President John Sprague carving a roast and serving the dinner along with a line of helpful hands.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:51 pm
| | 4990. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
It was a beautiful summer morning as Pastor Whitehouse greeted those in attendance at Peachtree Church. Sanctuary flowers were given by Aubrey and Kathy Farmer in memory of her parents, Leslie and Sally Knight, and her sister, Paula Joyner.Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon topic was, “What Will Happen to You When Jesus Christ Returns?”
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:47 pm
| | 4991. | Davis honored at Republican Convention
The Nash County Republican Party honored long-time member and County Commissioner Robbie Davis at its most recent county convention held on Thursday, March 7 in the Brown Auditorium at Nash Community College where the group held a dinner which was provided by the Momeyer Ruritan Club. There, Davis was honored as the recipient of the 2012 Faye Eagles Volunteer of the Year Award for outstanding volunteer service to the organization and the community.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 19, 2013 11:26 pm
| | 4992. |  Is Susie’s lemonade part of America’s problem
Don’t be fooled by the alleged cuteness of Susie from the Verizon commercials. Oh, you’ve seen Susie. She uses a Verizon tablet to assist her when she starts her neighborhood lemonade stand. The next thing you know, Susie’s business takes off and she becomes a very successful businessperson.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, March 27, 2012 10:49 pm
| | 4993. | County wraps up project financing options
Nash County commissioners faced two decisions last week regarding financing options for upcoming capital projects which caused them to question how much faith they, as a local government, really have in their state and federal governments.
Commissioners met in a special called meeting last Tuesday morning to discuss proposed financing options on upcoming capital improvement projects which include Rocky Mount High School, the Southern Nash Field House, a Nash County Storage Building and a Nash County Emergency Services Building.
Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher / Published Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:22 pm
| | 4994. |  Nash Health announces new staff
Nash Health Care has announced the addition of two new names to its health care team. Dr. Crystal Hayden has been named Nash Health Care's new Chief Nursing Officer, replacing Leslie Hall who retired this summer. UNC Cardiology at Nash has also added a new physician to their team, Dr. Zehra Husain, who will join Dr. Michael Yeung and Dr. Xuming Dai in caring for heart patients at the Nash Heart Center."Nash Health Care is growing in new and exciting ways" said Larry Chewning, President, Nash Health Care.
Published Wednesday, October 19, 2016 10:38 pm
| | 4995. | Ephesus Community News
Mothers there honored today at Ephesus Baptist Church. Corsages were given to the oldest mother, Mrs. Josephine Lamm; the youngest mother, Angie Murray Baker; and the mothers who had the most children in church were Kim May, Bunnie Hagler, and Anne Bass.
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:54 pm
| | 4996. |  Dancing with the Arts raises over $17,000
Six local couples put their dancing shoes on to help raise money for Nash Arts in the second annual Dancing with the Arts competition. This year’s event raised over $17,000, said event coordinator Amy Beasley. Beasley said before doors even opened on Friday night a majority of the money had already been raised. “It was so good because before the doors even opened they had raised over $12,000,” Beasley said.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 1, 2014 11:57 pm
| | 4997. |  Mt. Zion FWB Church News
It was raining a little when we arrived at church. Out came Brother Bob Watkins, Sunday school superintendent, with a big umbrella to greet us. That was a blessing for some of us old folks, walking slow and with a cane. Thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness.
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:00 pm
| | 4998. |  Some things were made to go together
It recently came to my attention that some people, even people I am related to -- gasp -- eat barbecue without slaw.As often happens, this unfathomable situation triggered my self-righteous self and I sought support from others. I just could not imagine a world where these two foods were not paired together. It's practically a law.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:36 pm
| | 4999. |  Ideas to write about don't always come easy
The other day in the grocery store, a woman was walking towards me with a pen and piece of paper in her hand, so naturally I prepared to sign an autograph for her -- obviously, she was in my loyal army of Soapbox-reading fans.She stopped and looked thoughtfully at me.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, July 27, 2022 11:15 pm
| | 5000. |  NCC unveils Tim Valentine Collection
Friends and family gathered on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 to honor the legacy of former United States Congressman Tim Valentine during an unveiling ceremony for The Tim Valentine Collection in the Nash Community College Library.Itimous Thaddeus "Tim" Valentine, Jr. was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on March 15, 1926 to Itimous Valentine and Hazel Armstrong. Raised in Nash County, he graduated from Nashville High School before the outbreak of World War II.
Published Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:58 am
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