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| 5201. |  Rocky Mount native serves with U.S. Navy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Alia Teamer, a native of Rocky Mount, serves with Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 45 based out of Jacksonville, Florida. The squadron's primary mission is to undertake maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.Teamer, a 2016 graduate of Rocky Mount High School, joined the Navy six years ago.
Published Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:16 pm
| | 5202. |  NOT CLOSE THIS TIME
NASHVILLE -- After edging Westridge by just six points the week before, Nash Rec found things to be much more comfortable during last Thursday’s matchup with Benvenue and host Birchwood.
Nash Rec, using its usual array of depth, pulled away to win the Nash-Halifax Swim League meet with 484 total points at the Birchwood Pool.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:55 pm
| | 5203. |  RETIREMENT DAY
NCSO deputy noted for service, saving lives
NASHVILLE - Spring Hope Commissioner William Thomas Toney Jr., a former Nash County Sheriff's Deputy, has officially ended his law enforcement career as of May 17, when a career celebration was held for him at the Nash County Courthouse.Toney, who was elected in November 2023 with the most votes of any candidate in a five-person race for two Spring Hope Commissioner seats, served with the Nash County Sheriff's Office from December 2014 until he was injured on duty on February 4, 2021, during a traffic stop on I-95.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 22, 2024 10:18 pm
| | 5204. | Beulah Community News
Thank you all for making our fish fry on Friday night a big success. We always look forward to seeing you.
Please put a note on your calendar for another great event coming soon. On Sunday night the 17th of February at 6:00, The Trinity Trio will come to Beulah Church of Christ. They are from Jacksonville, NC and are a great group. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy this service with us.
By WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:21 pm
| | 5205. |  Together Once Again
STANHOPE -- It was a season that should probably be made into a motion picture one day.Back in 2012, a coach who didn't profess to be a soccer genius helped lead the Southern Nash Firebirds to the Big East Conference Championship -- and all the way to the Elite Eight of the Class 3-A State Playoffs.To that point in the program's history, Southern had been considered a laughingstock afterthought in the Big East.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:28 am
| | 5206. |  Jackson Signs With Gardner-Webb
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash County athletes are often traveling upstream when it comes to earning a scholarship to compete in swimming on the collegiate level.The area simply doesn't have the infrastructure to afford swimmers that opportunity to improve.Strides have been made to upgrade those intangibles, but it's still a big thing when a county high schooler is recruited to swim in college.But Nash Central's Jenn Jackson bucked the odds through hard work, natural ability, perseverance and academic excellence.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 18, 2015 10:49 pm
| | 5207. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a beautiful spring morning folks at Peachtree Church met for worship. The Adult Choir presented a musical cantata. It was titled “Champion of Love” and beautifully told the story of Christ’s love for mankind. Solos were performed by Stephanie Denis, Robert Sykes and Jerry Hobgood.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:12 am
| | 5208. | Ephesus News
What a wonderful day to be in the house of the Lord!
Terry and Jenny Alford provided special inspirational music as they sang “Midnight Cry.”
Student Pastor Dan Crumley read scripture from John 5:33-47 and Pastor David Eidson delivered our message in God’s Word and quoted verse 39, “You diligently study the scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life.
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:17 pm
| | 5209. |  Ode to a sweet potato, the best time of the year
It is without a doubt, my favorite time of the year.Fall is that time of year when we sleep better at night, there is a slight bite in the air and we can spend time outside without constantly swatting gnats (especially if you live in the southern end of the county).Things that sting and bite have begun searching out places to winter down, or simply left their future progeny behind. Some folks break out the fire pit.
Mike Brantley / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:28 am
| | 5210. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Peachtree folks were happy to welcome back Pastor Whitehouse. He had been out for several weeks, recovering from knee replacement surgery. His recovery has gone really well.Sanctuary flowers were given by Robert Sykes in honor of his wife, Amy, upon the occasion of their wedding anniversary. The Adult Choir sang "I'll Fly Away", directed and accompanied by Jane May. The solo was sung by JoAnn Blankenship.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:46 pm
| | 5211. | NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS JUNE 7 - 11
John-Paul Brown and Fahlon Brown to Ronald A. Gifford and Donna J. Gifford; 202 East Elm Street; $263,000Mary Katherine Seawell, Latisha A. Warren and Tachianna Chebre Warren to Latisha A. Warren, Tachianna Chebre Warren and Mary Katherine Seawell; 4700 Periwinkle Place;
Published Wednesday, June 16, 2021 10:18 pm
| | 5212. | NCC Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society holds induction ceremony
Referencing William Shakespeare’s play, Henry the Fifth, Joshua Jones, Nash Community College Gamma Beta Phi Vice President of Membership, addressed those in attendance at the College’s Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Fall Induction Ceremony. “We are like many arrows, each coming from a different source, each with unique talents and varied interests; but as members of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, we all promise to support one another and to focus our energies on the Society’s goals,” Jones said.
Published Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:22 pm
| | 5213. |  Nash County tangles with Wilson BGC
WILSON -- The 2012 Nash County Firebird football season began last Saturday with a road matchup against the Wilson Boys and Girls Club Jets in Eastern North Carolina Football League action at Buddy Bedgood Stadium on the campus of Fike High School. Here is a look at each grid contest:
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, September 11, 2012 11:35 pm
| | 5214. | SN honors student-athletes
STANHOPE -- Southern Nash athletic director Robbie Kennedy has released all winners from the school’s recently-held awards ceremony for its winter and spring sports athletes.
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, June 27, 2007 2:16 am
| | 5215. | Peachtree Community News
Last week was a week of wonderful April showers. The ponds are filling up. The trees and flowers are in full bloom. The air is full of pollen and many folks are sneezing. Spring is finally here.
By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, April 8, 2008 11:42 pm
| | 5216. | Beulah Community News
At Beulah Church of Christ, we had a really inspirational prayer vigil last week. It began Friday at 12 noon and lasted until Saturday at noon. Everyone who participated really was blessed, and really felt a special closeness to God. Sunday, many members were commenting on how much it really meant to be a part of the vigil.
By WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, April 1, 2008 11:12 pm
| | 5217. |  AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS
For someone that has been raising boys for the last 41 years, almost nonstop and attending all their sports events, and I mean every last one, football, baseball, basketball, soccer, karate and power lifting events, you would think I would follow games on TV for something more than the reason I do. I follow the Panthers.....why you ask?? If they win, I know Krispy Kreme Donuts are half price! Yes, I am serious about my donuts too; I waited in line 40 minutes this last past Tuesday afternoon to get some for me and the grandkids.
JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10:54 pm
| | 5218. |  RMA holds graduation
Rocky Mount Academy held its graduation ceremony Friday afternoon. The local independent school handed out diplomas to 42 students, tying with the Class of 2010, for the most graduates in the school’s 43-year history. Also, with this class, the school tops the 1000 mark on alumni of the institution.
Published Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:59 pm
| | 5219. |  Beulah Community News
O.K. Faithful readers of our column! Guess what is happening this week on Friday night at the Beulah Annex on Reges Rd. That’s right! You guessed it I’m sure! Our monthly fish fry will be held again from 5 - 8 p.m. We look forward to seeing all our friends again. This month begins our 11th year having our monthly fish frys. We really appreciate the continued support of all of you who attend. Hope to see you again on Friday night. Some of our faithful workers will not be there this week. I know a lot of you look forward to seeing Roger Parker who works at the back take-out drive-thru service. Roger is in the hospital and had surgery. He has some serious problems but seems to be doing good at this time. Please join us each day with prayers for a quick recovery.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, August 4, 2009 10:56 pm
| | 5220. | Homes planned for golf course
Nashville's Town Council delayed making a decision on allowing a development on the former Birchwood Golf Course.A quasi-judicial hearing was held on the matter Tuesday night during a special called meeting.The request was by RBD Investments for a special use permit to allow a residential planned unit development off of Birchwood Drive.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 12, 2021 10:48 pm
| | 5221. | Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor There are petitions being circulated by different organizations within North Carolina requesting individuals sign in support of expanding Medicaid. This expansion of Medicaid is a part of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA or ObamaCare).”
Published Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:48 pm
| | 5222. |  BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
Our monthly senior citizen meeting was held on Wednesday, November 12th at the fellowship hall at Beulah Church of Christ. The lunch was enjoyed by everyone. After the devotion and lunch we were blessed to have Ashley Winstead from the senior center in Nashville speak to us. She gave us a lot of information about benefits that are available to senior citizens.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Wednesday, November 19, 2014 11:54 pm
| | 5223. |  WST GOES UNBEATEN!
ROCKY MOUNT -- The 2021 Nash-Halifax Swim League season was short-but-oh-so-sweet for members of the Westridge Swim Team.Following a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, area youth swimmers returned to the pool this summer -- and Westridge proved to be the team to beat in the always-competitive N-HSL.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:21 pm
| | 5224. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a beautiful spring morning Peachtree folks gathered to worship. The choir sang “As the Deer” under the direction of the pastor. Pastor Whitehouse brought a message titled “Make Sure You Are in the ‘Us’ “. It was based on scripture found in Galatians 3: 10-14.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, May 17, 2011 11:01 pm
| | 5225. |  Castalia founder is honored
When Freda Roberts bought her home on Main Street in Castalia, she soon discovered her property contained a piece of Castalia’s history.
A small cemetery sits next to the home, many of the headstones and markers destroyed. After talking to town residents and doing a little research on her own, Roberts discovered that Captain John Adam Harrison was buried there.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:55 pm
| | 5226. |  Never too old for daddy's birthday letter
Dear Holly,The farthest thing on my mind 17 years ago this week, was where we'd be in 17 years. "Old people" told me from before you were born that you'd be grown before your mom and I could blink. They were close -- it seems faster than that.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:30 pm
| | 5227. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon topic was “We Will Always Be Strangers in the World, Part 2”, based on I Peter 1:1-2. The truth found here is that we are strangers in the world precisely because we are chosen by God to be His people. We need to stand fast and stand up for Jesus. The choir sang “O the Love of My Redeemer”. Sanctuary flowers were given by Aubrey and Kathy Farmer in honor of their son-in-law, Derrick Pittman, who is serving with the US Air Force in Korea.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:01 pm
| | 5228. | Stars Swim To State
GOLDSBORO -- Prestigious state berths were at stake last Saturday as Nash County’s top high school performers traveled to take part in the Class 3-A Eastern Swim Regionals.
The county swimmers didn’t disappoint, and several of them earned state spots thanks to Top-12 regional finishers. The Class 3-A State Meet will be held this coming weekend at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 8, 2011 10:34 pm
| | 5229. |  Beulah Community News
Even with the rainy day on Sunday, we had a great service at Beulah Church of Christ. We had lots of smiles and a good attendance. We do have great fellowship, friendly faces and inspirational services. We’d like to invite everyone to come and join us on Sunday at 9:45 for Sunday school and 11:00 for church. Daniel West, our minister brings us some great sermons every Sunday.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:55 pm
| | 5230. |  Hometown Heroes Annual Road Tour visits Nashville
Nashville caught a quick glimpse of some true heroes Monday. The Annual Road Tour charity ride supporting Hometown Heroes stopped in Nashville for lunch Monday while making its way back to Mecklenburg County. Approximately 50 bikers drove into town, all of whom had been riding since Friday to raise money to assist families with kids who have terminal illnesses or have debilitating injuries due to tragic accidents. The group started its round trip from Matthews, N.C.
Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher / Published Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:39 pm
| | 5231. | New school reassignment committee set
The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education elected a new chairperson Monday and voted on the composition of a new school reassignment committee to help determine the new school assignments for the 2013-2014 school year. The meeting took place on Monday, January 9 in Nashville. Former vice-chairwoman of the school board, Evelyn Bulluck, was voted in as the new chairwoman of the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education, replacing Robert Jenkins at the post.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:57 pm
| | 5232. |  Nash County’s Got Talent
Savannah Frye wins 2013 competition
Nash Arts held its eighth annual Nash County’s Got Talent competition last week showcasing local artists. Nashville resident Savannah Frye won first place in the competition finals Friday night winning the $1,000 prize.Frye competed in the talent show last year making it to the top ten. She again made it to the top ten this year and then to the top five, impressing the judges with her soulful voice singing “At Last” by Etta James and “Feeling Good.”
JO ANNE COOPER, PUBLISHER / Published Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:50 pm
| | 5233. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Pastor Whitehouse preached the concluding portion of his sermon titled “Simple Faith in Christ” based on Galatians 2: 15-21. It was a powerful message in which he reiterated that the “Law” cannot provide eternal life. It is a healthy thing to admit your sin and then to find a “new life”. Christ transforms us from the inside out. Then, through Grace, Christ lives within our heart.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, April 12, 2011 10:40 pm
| | 5234. | Bailey Elementary announces honor roll list
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the final semester of the 2015-2016 School Year. The following students at Bailey Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.
Published Wednesday, August 10, 2016 11:14 pm
| | 5235. | Southern Nash High School announces honor rolls
The following students made the Principal’s List (All grades are A or B but average to be an A) or the A Honor Roll (All grades were an A).
Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:56 pm
| | 5236. | Peachtree Community News
Last week was a busy week for Peachtree folks. They worked together to make slaw, eye and cut up potatoes, cook the pigs, chop and season the pork and then serve the plates. The take- out plates had to be delivered and the eat-in plates served. The clean up afterward was a big job also. Many people helped and everyone worked hard. It was a happy and bonding experience. Appreciation is expressed to all who helped and to all who ate barbecue and made donations.
By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:28 pm
| | 5237. |  Thanksgiving is more – and that’s okay
I can just about tell you when Thanksgiving became my favorite holiday. Most of my nephews were about seven or eight years old and I was in high school. My family’s Thanksgiving tradition had transitioned from dinner at my grandmother’s house to my mom’s to its current location, my sister Jane’s house.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:58 pm
| | 5238. |  Alexa, where is the self destruct button?
Sometimes, I get these great ideas. I follow through, make some people happy and get a real sense of accomplishment.Other times, I get what I THINK are great ideas. They end up blowing up in my face, costing me money or contributing to an overall decline in my mental stability.I seem to be on a run of the latter, and this can be no better illustrated than the purchase of one particular child's Christmas present.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 16, 2019 9:56 pm
| | 5239. |  Letters to Santa
Dear SantaI am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. For Christmas I would really like a scooter and a cat.Love,Adalyn
Published Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:25 pm
| | 5240. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
It was a rainy winter day as folks gathered at Peachtree for worship. Pastor Whitehouse chose as his topic “The Most Dangerous people in the Church”. It was based on the parable of the “Wheat and the Tares” found in Matthew 13. He said that they are the people in the church who do not truly accept and trust Jesus. They are dangerous because they want to do God’s work, within their own strength.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:15 am
| | 5241. | NCC Dean’s List and Honor Students
Nash Community College recently announced its Dean’s List and Honor Roll students for the Fall 2007 semester.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average (all A’s) while taking 12 or more semester hours. Students who qualify for the Honor Roll must earn a grade point average of 3.3 or above and be enrolled in 12 or more semester hours.
Published Tuesday, March 4, 2008 10:43 pm
| | 5242. | Southern Nash Middle School honor rolls
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2019-2020 school year.The following students at the Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.
Published Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:42 pm
| | 5243. |  Runaway Cats
ROCKY MOUNT - Before the season began, Bunn High head football coach David Howle accentuated the toughness of his club's non-conference schedule.
Maybe so, but the Wildcats made it through the difficult trek with six consecutive victories following an impressive 42-14 road decision last Friday at Nash Central in the non-league finale for both squads.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 27, 2006 12:16 am
| | 5244. |  THE CENTURY MARK
RED OAK - Red Oak Middle School started a boys basketball program in 2002, and the hits have been coming ever since.
The Tigers have never had a losing season, and have won at least 10 games in seven of the school’s eight boys hoops campaigns.
Red Oak has also won three conference championships, and they’re working on a fourth in 2009-10.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:11 pm
| | 5245. | Bailey Elementary School Honor Roll
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2018-2019 school year.The following students at Bailey Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.
Published Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:57 am
| | 5246. |  Nashville Lions Club celebrates 75 years
The Nashville Lions Club celebrated its 75th birthday last week hosting a dinner for members and guests at Oak Level Ruritan Club.Lions President Mary Boehm opened the event acknowledging the many contributions the club had offered in the past year which included projects at Nashville Elementary, purchasing eyeglasses, sending people to Camp Dogwood and to the VIP Fishing Tournament.
JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:16 pm
| | 5247. |  SANDY CROSS NEWS
The youth of Kingdom International are still raising funds for their trip to Forward 2019 at the end of June. We have about 50 youth and adult chaperones planning to attend this event. The cost is $300 per person. The $300 covers all necessary expenses (room, travel, etc.). If you would like to help sponsor a young person or chaperone, please see youth pastors Steve & Jill Massey.
EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:44 pm
| | 5248. | Bailey Elementary School announces honor roll list
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year.The following students at Bailey Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.
Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018 10:44 pm
| | 5249. |  State Takes A Chance
NASHVILLE -- Only 11 years old, Chance Puckett experienced a once-in-a-lifetime journey a few weeks ago to the 2013 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.A rising sixth-grader at Nash Central Middle School, Puckett developed an affinity for the North Carolina State University Wolfpack at a young age.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, July 2, 2013 10:45 pm
| | 5250. | COUNTY SOCCER SCORES
NASH COUNTY: Here are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Soccer League Results:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 3, 2017 10:28 pm
| | 5251. | Mt. Zion FWB Church News
Brother Bob Watkins welcomed everyone to Sunday School. There were 93 including 3 visitors present. 2 of our visitors were Rev. and Mrs, Jessie Caton. Several years ago he was our interim pastor for a while. We all loved them and I think they like us too. They continue to visit from time to time. Allie Farmer read the Bible verse today. Thank you. Bob’s thought for today was “Footsteps”. “Don’t ask God to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet.” Scripture that inspires this thought: Proverbs 16:9, “A man’s heart deviseth his ways; But the Lord directeth his steps.”
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:52 pm
| | 5252. | Beulah Community News
Get out your calendar! We have upcoming events you really need to attend! Saturday night June 20 at 6 there will be a really great concert held at Beulah Church of Christ brought to us by the “Men of Faith Quartet”. There will be no charge, just a goodwill offering to help with their expenses! Afterward there will be refreshments at the fellowship hall across the road from the church! Please plan to attend so mark your calendar now!
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:08 pm
| | 5253. |  Rocky Mount native serves aboard Navy warship
MAYPORT, Fla. - A Rocky Mount native serves in the U.S. Navy aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook.Petty Officer 1st Class Chevaris Jennett joined the Navy 19 years ago. Today, Jennett serves as an electrician's mate."My brother, Delvin, joined the Navy," said Jennett. "I saw what he was doing, and it made me want to leave home and do the same thing."
Published Wednesday, September 8, 2021 10:27 pm
| | 5254. | Ephesus Community News
On Sunday morning, Student Minister, Dan Crumley, welcomed our guest speaker, Rev. Ray Deck, from Word of Life Ministry. He reviewed the new study guide and program for all of our children that will begin in September on Sunday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. He delivered our message in God’s Word from Psalm 127 and 2 Timothy 3:16. How are you doing things in your home; are you raising your child in a Biblical manner?
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:44 pm
| | 5255. |  Water bill grace period contested at town meeting
SPRING HOPE- A potential extension of the "grace period" for Spring Hope water users was the topic of some pointed conversation at the Jan. 6 town meeting, but the billing policy ended up being left "as is" by unanimous vote.Requested as an agenda item by new commissioner Antonio "Danny" Toney, the discussion centered on the town's current water billing system. Its bills are mailed out the first of the month, reflecting service given the prior month, with payment due on the 20th.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:35 pm
| | 5256. | Holt resigns at RMHS
ROCKY MOUNT -- When B.W. Holt came to Rocky Mount to be its head football coach, he really thought it would be a five-year experience.
Rocky Mount fans should remember that he gave them six. But, unfortunately for them and his players, there will not be a No. 7.
Holt, 64, handed in his resignation to Rocky Mount principal Leon Farrow last Tuesday. The football coach, who by chance, was the Gryphons’ choice as its gridiron leader in July of 2003 when their original replacement for former head coach John Hammett resigned after eight days, said he was done.
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:34 pm
| | 5257. |  Parker, Moore inducted into NC 4-H Hall of Fame
Two Nash County residents were among the nine recognized on Monday in Raleigh for the 2017 North Carolina 4-H Hall of Fame. Agnes Moore and Parker Phillips were each selected to be a part of the North Carolina 4-H Hall of Fame after being nominated locally. In June, both were inducted into the Nash County 4-H Hall of Fame. The North Carolina 4-H Hall of Fame Award was established in 2009 as part of the Centennial Celebration.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 2, 2017 9:47 pm
| | 5258. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On Sunday morning the emphasis of the worship service at Peachtree was the North American Missions and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. A short video was viewed showing mission work in Miami, [the birth place of Pastor Whitehouse]. The needs there are enormous and Pastor Whitehouse was acquainted with some of the missionary personnel there. The sermon topic was “Hope for the Hurting” based on scripture from Mark 2:1-11.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, March 13, 2012 11:24 pm
| | 5259. |  Central’s practices targeted
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School will conduct opening-day practices for its fall sports squads on Aug. 1.Times are as follows:• Football -- 6-8:30 p.m. (players must report at 5 p.m.)• Golf -- 4-6 p.m. (for information, contact Randy Davis at 314-6256)
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 15, 2014 11:18 pm
| | 5260. | Spring Hope oks economic plan
SPRING HOPE - After six months of work, a Community Economic Development plan for the town of Spring Hope is complete, with results presented at the May 6 town board meeting and formally adopted.Among the possibilities presented were putting apartments in downtown buildings, creation of a Spring Hope Historic Association, a Historic Homes Tour, and a "Walk of Fame" sidewalk featuring handprints or footprints from actors who film movies in the Spring Hope area.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:03 pm
| | 5261. | Ephesus Community News
The Beth Moore study of Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman, led by Sally Sandifer, began on Sunday morning with 28 women and young girls present. This was our first session and it is not too late to join us for breakfast and this enriching Bible study.
Pastor David Eidson welcomed members and our numerous visitors that worshipped with us Sunday morning. Our guest speaker was Kaye Gurganus from the Pregnancy Care Center. She encouraged our continued support of the upcoming walk to raise money for the center.
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:06 pm
| | 5262. | Bulldogs in charge of NEW-6
WILSON -- Wilson Fike senior forward Jeremy Atkinson did all he could to keep Nash Central from winning its NEW 6 basketball matchup with the Golden Demons last Friday night.
Atkinson, on his Senior night, came up with a Herculean 40-point, 20-rebound performance. And yet, it wasn’t enough to fend off the hot-shooting Bulldogs in a 78-64 Nash Central victory.
Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:40 pm
| | 5263. |  Middlesex lift stations in need of repair
After a two-hour closed session meeting, Middlesex Commissioners voted to allow a contractor to put together price estimates for three lift stations that are in dire need of maintenance.Russell Underwood, of Charles R. Underwood, Inc., spoke to commissioners at the start of the board’s regular meeting on Monday morning. Underwood provided a report of the town’s 11 lift stations, which range in age from five to 35 years old.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:00 pm
| | 5264. |  Gridiron schedule finalized
GREENSBORO -- The Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN have announced kickoff times and the broadcast information for Week 8.Wake Forest will play host to Virginia Tech at Truist Field on Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ACC Regional Sports Networks.Here is the full television schedule for ACC games scheduled for Week 8:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:34 pm
| | 5265. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On Sunday morning Peachtree Church held a service honoring law enforcement, emergency and fire personnel and commemorating officers who have fallen while serving. It was an inspiring service that was planned and conducted by Ricky Tucker. He is a Deacon at Peachtree and is employed by the NC State Capital Police and is in a unique position that enables him to lead this service.
barb / Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:59 pm
| | 5266. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The excitement at Peachtree on Sunday morning was the news of the arrival of Pastor Eugene and Marta’s grandson- Dylan James Suggs. He was born at 2:09 AM on Sunday morning in Columbia, South Carolina. He weighed 6 lbs and 11 oz. He was born on his great-grandmother’s, Rosida Vngegas, birthday. His parents are Christina and Matt Suggs and he has a big sister, Kara. Best wishes to all.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, April 3, 2012 11:01 pm
| | 5267. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation, family and friends met to worship on Sunday. The Church was full of the faithful.The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Catherine Gupton in loving memory of her husband, G.B. Gupton.Sunday School:
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:57 pm
| | 5268. |  Daddy’s little girl turns eight years old
Dear Holly,
Well, here we are again ... our birthdays just days apart, you getting taller and prettier by the year and me getting more gray. I wonder if that is just a coincidence.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, March 25, 2008 10:44 pm
| | 5269. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Praise God From Who All Blessing Flow. We serve an Awesome God. He has protected us and the surrounding communities during this storm. Let us not forget those families that have lost loved one, their homes, and all the volunteers that have to come to help us. Prayers are lifted up to them all. It was a rainy and windy Sunday morning at Peachtree. Those faithful that could make it to church were there for Worship Service.
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:05 pm
| | 5270. | Stoneworx to relocate to Town of Nashville
A manufacturing company will soon move to Nashville, Jeremy Stratton of Carolinas Gateway Partnership announced during Nashville's Town Council meeting Tuesday night.
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 6, 2007 12:06 am
| | 5271. | Winners crowned in NEW-6
ROCKY MOUNT - Nash Central High was the site of the second NEW 6 Basketball Tournament and the Bulldogs were hoping to celebrate before the home folks in the finals last Friday.
But Rocky Mount put a dent in those plans. And on Friday, RMHS' hopes of repeating as champion were also doused.
No. 2-seeded Wilson Fike's boys and top-seeded SouthWest Edgecombe's girls prevailed as champions in the finals.
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2007 12:10 am
| | 5272. | EPHESUS NEWS
Veterans’ Day was observed at Ephesus on Sunday with displays of pictures and memorabilia from their time of service, and they were honored at a luncheon after the worship service.
Victor Lamm is our Deacon of the Month for November.
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, November 9, 2010 10:57 pm
| | 5273. | EAST-WEST FOOTBALL ROSTERS
GREENSBORO -- Rosters have been finalized for the annual North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Football Game.
The contest will be played July 23 at 8 p.m. at Jamieson Stadium on the campus of Grimsley High School in Greensboro.
From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 1, 2008 10:08 pm
| | 5274. |  It's really time to move past emotions
I couldn't believe what I was hearing on TV Sunday.The man being interviewed worked in Hollywood for half a century, most notably as a producer for The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He'd worked with other notable personalities, and gave interesting perspectives on their personalities and lives through anecdotes.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 14, 2018 10:20 pm
| | 5275. |  East-West matchups cancelled
GREENSBORO -- It is with great regret that the North Carolina Coaches Association's Board of Directors and staff have decided to cancel this year's East-West All-Star Games and on-site Coaching clinic. The board vote was unanimous.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:44 pm
| | 5276. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Peachtree folks gathered for worship on a beautiful summer morning. Recognition was given to those graduating this year. A gift Bible was presented to those graduates who were present. Graduating from Southern Nash Senior High were Stephanie Denis and Taylor Gupton. Completing her studies, on-line, with Phoenix University is Sheryl Browder Medlin. She will receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in July.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:59 pm
| | 5277. | NCC announces academic honors list
Nash Community College recently announced that the following students achieved academic honors during the 2014 Fall Semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average (all A’s) while taking 12 or more semester hours.
Published Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:55 pm
| | 5278. | Southern Nash High School honor rolls
NINTH GRADE - A HONOR ROLLAlaina Bailey, Macey Bailey, Daniel Blackmer, Kellie Brantley, Demitri Braxton, Yolanda Cardenas-Cisneros, Aiden Chase, Seth Davis, Anta Diop, Sarah Ewers, Benjamin Finch, Lauren Glover, Levi Godfrey, Mary Hammett, Erika Landa, Natalia Lopez, Joseph Manning, Luis Negrete, Adrian Otero, Anna Pullen, Angel Rangel-Ramirez, Emma Register, Jeshua Richardson, Ryland Robinson, Monika Rocha, Emily Rodriguez, Genaya Silver, Marion Snow, Andraya Strickland, Macy Strickland, Jayshon Taylor, Rachel Thorne, Austyn Trotto, Makayla Weeks, Kasey Wilson, Brianna Wimberly and Camden Winstead
Published Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:26 pm
| | 5279. | NCWC drops contests
DANVILLE, VA. -- The women’s basketball team of North Carolina Wesleyan College dropped a heartbreaking decision at Averett University on Sunday, falling 65-63 in USA South Conference play. The Bishops, who had forged a 63-58 lead on a pair of A’leisha Henderson free throws with 2:29 remaining, watched as the Cougars erased the 5-point deficit with a 7-0 run to close out the game and steal the victory.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:57 pm
| | 5280. | Northern Nash High School Honor Rolls
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year.The following students at Northern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.
Published Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:58 am
| | 5281. | NASHVILLE AREA SCHOOLS BUS ROUTES, PT. 2
Published Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:32 am
| | 5282. |  Beulah Community News
Sunday at Beulah Church of Christ we had a really great home coming! We want to say thank you and God bless you to all members, past members and guests who attended, making it a really good annual homecoming. The minister was Reggie Webb from Edenton. We were glad his wife Nancy could be with him. About forty years ago Reggie was in a bad car accident and has been in a wheelchair since that time. He has never let this stop him from serving God.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:02 pm
| | 5283. | Players sign with colleges
NASH COUNTY -- About 16 months ago, both Northern Nash pitcher Tyler Joyner and Rocky Mount outfielder Brian Goodwin, as rising juniors, announced their verbal commitments to play college baseball.
Last week, they stayed true to their word by putting it in writing.
Both, now seniors, signed national letters of intent to those schools. Joyner, who grew up an East Carolina sports fan, signed with the Pirates and head coach and Rocky Mount resident Billy Godwin.
Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:38 pm
| | 5284. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The worship celebration on Sunday morning at Peachtree was a little different from the usual format. It was the third Sunday of the Advent season. Ricky and Diane Tucker led in the devotional reading and the lighting of the candle for “JOY”. The sermon was a musical one. The Adult Choir presented the Christmas Cantata titled “God’s Gift to Man at Christmas”.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, December 14, 2010 10:59 pm
| | 5285. |  Jobs for everyone, and a big one to just get there
If you’ve ever had that awkward moment, then maybe you thought about it too. That moment when, after you’ve had a disagreement with someone or a misunderstanding or conflict, and maybe you’ve said some things about that person that were uh, less than flattering, you find yourself face-to-face with him/her.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, September 13, 2011 10:34 pm
| | 5286. | Firebirds rally past Warren
STANHOPE -- Southern Nash got its first football victory of the season last Thursday with a 21-18 win over Warren County at Firebird Stadium.
The game, along with contests at Nash Central and Northern Nash, were moved up to Thursday from Friday due to the bad weather expected in the area with Tropical Storm Hanna.
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, September 9, 2008 10:07 pm
| | 5287. | Beulah Community News
Happy New Year to everyone! As we enter into the new year, I hope you will all be successful in keeping your new year resolutions. When I make new year resolutions, I feel I’m really telling myself a “little white lie” so I just don’t make them anymore! But I do pray you will all have a happy and healthy new year. May God bless you all through the year.
By WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:21 pm
| | 5288. |  Area communities mourn loss of Finch
Bailey and Nashville businessman James Madison Finch, 71, passed away last Thursday, October 4, 2007.
Finch moved to Bailey from Franklin County over 31 years ago to open a Chevrolet dealership. But most anyone you talk to about him will tell you, he brought more than just a business to Bailey, he brought a commitment to his community.
By Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher / Published Tuesday, October 9, 2007 11:04 pm
| | 5289. | Southern Nash Middle Honor Roll
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2016-2017 school year. The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.
Published Wednesday, January 25, 2017 11:10 pm
| | 5290. | Bowden’s state channel cat record is reinstated
RALEIGH -- It was a chunk of shrimp that landed Rocky Mount angler E.J. Bowden his state record channel catfish back in 1970 and it was a stack of papers that gave him back the state record title nearly 39 years later.
On Sept. 1, 1970, Bowden caught the state record catfish, which weighed 23 pounds, 4 ounces from City Lake in Rocky Mount, only to see it broken less than a year later by a catfish that weighed nearly 18 pounds more.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10:11 pm
| | 5291. | Peachtree Community News
The folks at Peachtree were tired but happy on Friday Evening when they finished the BBQ plate sale. The men did a good job of cooking the barbecue – it was very tasty. The women enjoyed the fellowship as they worked to prepare plates to go out. The camaraderie among all who participated was outstanding. The support of all those who purchased plates, and otherwise supported the event, is greatly appreciated.
By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:39 pm
| | 5292. |  BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
Sunday school at Beulah Church of Christ began at 9:45. This was followed by church services at 10:45. Welcome and announcements were given by our minister, Daniel West. We had a call to worship by singing “Glory to His Name” and a praise song, “Are You Washed in the Blood?”
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, February 25, 2014 11:06 pm
| | 5293. |  NCHSP’s run event targeted
RALEIGH -- The North Carolina Highway Patrol will host its seventh annual Patrol Stroll on Sept. 28 at the NCSHP Training Academy, which is located at 3318 Garner Road in Raleigh.The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will feature a 5-K Road Race/Walk, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk and a MADD Dash For Kids.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 14, 2013 7:46 am
| | 5294. | Town of Nashville changes meeting schedule
NASHVILLE - In response to public request, half of the regularly scheduled Nashville Town Council meetings for 2025 will be conducted during morning hours, as opposed to the usual nighttime routine.Council members voted Dec. 3 to adopt a new town meeting schedule in which the first of two monthly meetings, routinely held on the first Tuesday night, will start at its usual 7 p.m. time - but the second monthly meeting will shift both to a different day and time, happening on Wednesday with a start time of 9 a.m.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 4, 2024 10:13 pm
| | 5295. |  Beulah Community News
Sunday morning Sunday school began at 9:45 at Beulah Church of Christ. Everyone was welcomed by one of our elders, Earl Cary. After announcements were made we sang Happy Birthday to Mrs. Dorothy Fisher and also to her brother who was in Virginia. Mrs. Fisher put money in the birthday bank for herself and also for her brother, Tom Callahan. He has been really sick and we were glad to hear he is a little improved and planned to attend his church on Sunday. May God bless him and his family.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:55 pm
| | 5296. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Spring is officially here and the weather over the week-end was just about perfect. On Sunday Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic, “Conflict in the Church”. It was based on scripture from Galatians 2: 11-14. Paul was addressing issues in the early church that were causing conflict. Many conflicts arise from trivial, non-biblical matters.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:59 pm
| | 5297. | NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS
Second degree kidnapping; physical assault with sexual motive; assault on a female reported at 100 N. Boddie St., Nashville on 4/17/26Missing persons reported at 11066 Kevin Lane, Wilson on 4/16//26Identity fraud reported at 1158 Stonybrook Lane, Nashville on 4/17/26Forgery-notes, checks, securities reported at 13019 Semper FL Lane, Zebulon on 4/15/26
Published Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:44 pm
| | 5298. |  Being so social can make you miss a lot
It really struck me at a recent youth soccer game how being able to stay in touch with friends and family can be a really bad thing.My middle son Kent was playing in his last preseason jamboree before his Academy team starts traveling. The opposing team earned a corner kick, and as the opposing player set the ball up, two adults walked so close to the field, I thought for just a second that maybe they were coaches.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, September 17, 2013 10:50 pm
| | 5299. |  Gridiron sites are finalized
CHAPEL HILL -- The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has announced its game times and sites for the state football championship games.Here is a complete gridiron schedule:• Class 1-A -- Dec. 17 at 11:05 a.m. at Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill• Class 1-AA -- Dec. 16 at 7:35 p.m. at Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, December 1, 2016 12:14 am
| | 5300. | Nash clubs begin state playoffs
ROCKY MOUNT -- It just wasn’t a good night for the varsity basketball teams from Currituck High School.
Both teams boarded a bus in the town of Barco and traveled to the Rocky Mount area Monday for a couple of opening-round NCHSAA 3-A State Playoff Games.
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Submitted photos by David Hahula / Published Tuesday, February 22, 2011 10:48 pm
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