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| 5201. |  SN IS IN THE HUNT
STANHOPE - Southern Nash trapped Wilson Hunt into a false sense of security during Thursday’s non-conference girls basketball matchup Thursday.
After squandering an opportunity to put the game away in the first quarter, SN head coach Scott Collie began the second frame with a furious 1-3-1 half-court trap that helped the Ladybirds take charge for good.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, December 25, 2007 11:21 pm
| | 5202. | Mt. Zion FWB Church News
We had 104 in Sunday school, including one new member and four visitors. Welcome to each of you.
By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:44 pm
| | 5203. |  RED OAK NEWS
Have you made your Christmas shopping list? Remember the Hometown Favorites Cookbook from the Red Oak Community is for sale. For only $15 each you could give yourself, neighbors, friends, family, or coworkers a one-of-a-kind cookbook featuring delicious recipes from local residents. Cookbooks are for sale at Faulkner’s Store, Linda’s Beauty Shop, Siham Hair Boutique, Professional Hair Care by Donna Davenport, Shear Joy, and Rocky Mount Medical Park Pharmacy.
Suzy Pearce / Published Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:34 pm
| | 5204. |  There truly is really only one mayo!
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about tomato sandwiches, of the most perfect of Southern foods.Included in the story was the obvious statement that a real tomato sandwich can include only one mayonnaise, and that's Duke's. Simple enough.Right after that issue, a big story ran in the Chicago Tribune that ranked the creamy condiment's makers from sea to shining sea ... and beyond. As are most things Chicago-related, it was ridiculous and wrong.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 2, 2017 9:47 pm
| | 5205. |  Gang member receives 65 month prison sentence
A Rocky Mount man was sentenced recently to 65 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. On September 17, 2021, Cedrick Charles Williams pled guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with the Intent to Distribute Heroin, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Quantity of Heroin and Cocaine, Distribution of a Quantity of Heroin...
Published Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:51 pm
| | 5206. |  Weather Beaters
WILMINGTON -- Nash Central had to overcome more than just a string of quality opponents last Saturday at the Class 3-A East Regional Track and Field Meet.
Structure is an important part of any track meet as competitors must get mentally and physically prepared to take part in an event at a specific time.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, May 8, 2007 9:14 pm
| | 5207. | COUNTY PARKS & REC RESULTS
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Flag Football, Baseball, Softball and Soccer scores from Week 2:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 25, 2018 10:58 pm
| | 5208. | NRMS facility safety upgrades underway
At their work session last week, Dr. Eric Cunningham, Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) associate superintendent, gave the board an overview of safety upgrades currently underway. Using $200,000 appropriated through a recent budget amendment, he shared, the system will soon have video access for all schools to see the front entrance, identification badges for all staff, and upgrades and replacement of doors.
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:12 pm
| | 5209. |  Trustees re-appointed, added to NCC Board of Trustees
During its August meeting, the Nash Community College Board of Trustees re-appointed two members and added two new members. William Marshburn and Samuel Dickens III were re-appointed by the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education and Nash County Board of Commissioners, respectively. Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Angela Watkins Gailliard, and Ethan Cockrell will serve as the Student Government Association President.
Published Wednesday, September 27, 2023 10:26 pm
| | 5210. | Tourism okays funds for Imperial Centre repairs
NASHVILLE - Two million dollars in Nash tourism dollars is headed into the coffers of the City of Rocky Mount, earmarked for roof and window repairs at the Imperial Centre. The money was raised through a 2 percent occupancy tax, or "hotel/motel room tax," currently levied by state statute and designated specifically for use by the City of Rocky Mount
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:27 pm
| | 5211. |  It doesn't have to be an either - or solution
After last week's tragic school shooting in Florida, there was no shortage of blame being assigned.President Trump was blamed, as was Congress.The National Rifle Association was blamed.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2018 10:33 pm
| | 5212. |  A PLAYOFF THRILLER
STANHOPE -- For the second time this season, Northern Nash and Southern Nash met on the gridiron for a matchup last Friday -- but the stakes were much higher on this occasion.The clubs had met in Big East Conference regular season action back in October, with undefeated Southern Nash pulling away in the second half to defeat the upstart Fighting Knights.
CHANCE PUCKETT, Correspondent / Published Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:58 am
| | 5213. | Relay for Life News
All meetings are held at the Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount - Time: 6-6:30 p.m.; Accounting & New Teams 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Regular Meeting - 7:30- 8 p.m.
Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:15 pm
| | 5214. |  Youth to host “Art of Caring”
Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care about the color of your skin, your social status, whether you’re male or female or young or old. In the fight against cancer, the same rings true. Anyone can join the fight to beat cancer.
Four local youth will showcase their artwork on Sunday afternoon to raise money for cancer, proving that age is just a number.
Pictured (Above) Six youth from the Red Oak area will present their artwork at an art show/sale on Sunday, October 18 from 1 until 4 p.m. at the Nashville Exchange. Pictured on the top row (L-R) is Jackson Williams and Lilli Franklin. On the bottom row (L-R) is Paine Williams, Rachel Morgan, Jacob Joyner and Hannah Morgan.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:02 pm
| | 5215. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Peachtree folks received a spiritual uplift and revival from the series of services held as a "Celebration of the Great Commission". They opened on Thursday Night when Scott Mason of WRAL's 'Tar Heel Traveler' shared many of his stories of places of interest in North Carolina. One that was of particular interest was the one that he did of the Peachtree men cooking collards.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2015 10:47 pm
| | 5216. | School Board changes policy for public input
Those who wish to publicly address the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board at their monthly meetings must now sign up by noon on the Friday before the meeting, by calling or visiting the NRMS superintendent’s office. Although board member Greg Camp expressed his disapproval with the change, the board voted to make this change beginning with their next meeting, scheduled for August 30.
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, August 3, 2010 10:32 pm
| | 5217. |  My anti-resolutions for the upcoming year
It’s hard to believe it’s time to flip the calendar again, this time to welcome in 2008.
That can only mean two things — your spray can of cheese from 1992 that is still in your cabinet is finally past its “Best If Used By” date and it’s time for the annual Soapbox Anti-Resolutions.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, December 25, 2007 11:21 pm
| | 5218. | Debu-ette Club celebrates 44th graduating class
The Rocky Mount Debu-ette Club held its annual Presentation Ball on Saturday, June 5 at the Dunn Center. Fifty-three freshman and twenty-eight seniors were presented in a ceremony prior to the Ball.
The Rocky Mount Debu-ette Club is a service organization for girls in ninth through twelfth grade. The purpose of the Club is to give its members an opportunity to render community service and to help them become leaders in civic and social affairs.
Published Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:47 pm
| | 5219. | NRMS hopes to start new high school
The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System recently submitted an application seeking permission to start a new high school. The new school is allowed under legislation and will be considered a Cooperative Innovative High School program. The purpose of the program is to expand students' opportunities for educational success through high quality instructional programming.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 20, 2017 10:30 pm
| | 5220. |  Mt. Zion FWB Church News
Brother Bob Watkins welcomed everyone to Sunday school and reported 93 in attendance. Being the first Sunday in December, all those with a wedding anniversary in the month were recognized and presented a gift. All those celebrating birthdays were recognized and given a gift. Our young boys and girls always help Mr. Bob in giving out the gifts. Today, the boys had the honor and then they sang “Happy Birthday” to the lucky ones. They did good. Thank you boys.
ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:49 pm
| | 5221. | Pumpkin Festival site threatened
Spring Hope's signature event, the Pumpkin Festival, might not be held in downtown Spring Hope in 2024.LeaAnne Hahnel, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed town commissioners Feb. 5, bubbling with excitement about new upcoming events including "Doggy Days" in the Spring, a Car Show and a potential event for 2025 called "Romance in Spring Hope."Doggy Days, Hahnel said, is still being planned, but could potentially include dog agility demonstrations or competitions in addition to adoption events.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:36 pm
| | 5222. | Spring Hope Elementary releases honor lists for first six weeks
The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System has released its Honor Roll and Principal’s List recipients.
Published Wednesday, December 31, 2014 8:19 pm
| | 5223. |  BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
Everyone was welcomed to Sunday School on Sunday Morning by Elder Earl Cary. Mrs. Frances Hedgepeth played opening songs and we also sang happy anniversary to Steve and Julia Wheeler. Earl put money in the birthday bank also in celebration of his five year old grandson. Several announcements were given. Vacation Bible School will begin July 24th through the 26th. Friday the time will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday it will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a closing program on Sunday, the 26th followed by a potluck luncheon after church to finish up the VBS program.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Wednesday, July 15, 2015 11:02 pm
| | 5224. |  Florida man games sounds like amazing road trip
Sometimes, I get to use this space to inform the public about amazing historical events that we have a chance to take part in.Save your money and save the date for February 24, 2024. That's when St. Augustine, Florida will host the first-ever Florida Man Games.In other words, there is finally a Redneck Olympics, y'all.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 1, 2023 10:37 pm
| | 5225. |  Packing up 18 years of life in one week
It wasn’t cliché enough to all go in one nice, neat box with a lid, to be taped and placed inside a car. There was no final trip off into the sunset. And it didn’t happen in one afternoon.It was much stranger than that. The day I moved out of the studio was years in the making, and days in the physical act of being completed.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, February 11, 2014 11:06 pm
| | 5226. | Letters to Santa
Dear Santa, My name is Kaileigh and I’m 9 years old. I want for Christmas is a phone, golf cart, and a I direction doll for Christmas. I have been good this year. Tell Mrs. Clause hello and the elf’s too tell the reindeer that I said hello. Oh and I want a monkey covers and a monkey lamp for Christmas too and we love y’all. Can’t wait and see you!!
Published Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:29 pm
| | 5227. | Reader offers counterpoint to Soapbox HB2 opinion
It was amazing years ago when the conservatives in NC denied global warming. Just about denied science itself. Wow! Such preachy opinions and now Tuscany, Florida, Venice and many islands are already experiencing (1 inch increments) rising seas. Inasmuch as few of us probably know a human transgender then why do we assign (assume) pedophilia crime by supposing that it is their trend. An " errant comment" made perhaps for attention- or scaring or justifying. It is a categorical lie. They are identifying not molesting. Occurrence by other instances are more likely to happen before a transgender person publically harms a child, woman or man. Our local " opinonator" Graphic soapbox -Apr.14 feigned biblical references, versus facts.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR / Published Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:58 pm
| | 5228. | Beulah Community News
I hope all you mothers had a great Mother’s Day Sunday. Love and honor your mother while she is alive. Life is never the same after you lose your mother. On Sunday at Beulah we had several visitors. Many of them came to attend church with their mothers who are members of Beulah Church of Christ. Most of those also grew up at Beulah. Ellen Bone furnished the beautiful flowers on Sunday in memory of her mother, Eunice Fisher Kearns. Thank you Ellen. Danny and Beth Enroughty attended on Sunday, along with Beth’s mother from South Carolina whose name is Wilma Bagwell. Danny is the son of Wilma and William Enroughty.
WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:54 pm
| | 5229. | Pizza Inn advances to finals
ROCKY MOUNT -- Pizza Inn's Justin Sumner saved his best for last as the "too tall" outfielder cranked a 2-out, 2-run homer in the 4th inning to pace a 5-3 victory over the Wesley Men in Little League semifinal playoff action last Wednesday at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex. It was Sumner's first hit of the season and the beaming, bespectacled one was all smiles as he glided around the bases.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:24 pm
| | 5230. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On the second Sunday of Advent, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present and he and Marta Whitehouse led in the Advent reading and the lighting of the candle for Peace. There were many visitors who had come to hear John Michael Sykes and the Mission Team that recently returned from South East Asia.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:56 pm
| | 5231. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
There was frost on the ground and a nip in the air as Peachtree folks gathered for worship on a bright Sunday morning. It was the fourth Sunday of Advent. Pastor Whitehouse read the Advent devotion and lit the candle of “LOVE”. The offertory, “What Child is This?”, was played by Jane May on the piano as David Griffin whistled.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, December 20, 2011 11:12 pm
| | 5232. | NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS
A damage to property was reported on 1/7/18 at 3809 Nick at Nite LaneA possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 1/7/18 at Sunset Avenue and Halifax RoadA breaking, entering and larceny was reported on 1/8/18 at 3608 Sandy Cross Road
Published Wednesday, January 24, 2018 10:32 pm
| | 5233. |  A few birthdays led me to love Bluegrass
t always seems to happen this time of year.
Just as winter starts to break, we get a glimpse of spring and my birthday pops up on the horizon, I get a couple of big signals that I am getting old.
Of course, I always say there's only one alternative to getting old, so none of you who happen to be alive at the time you read this column should complain. And in my case, I've not even gotten to the age where people put up the "Lordy, Lordy" signs.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:00 am
| | 5234. |  COUNTY REC RESULTS
NASH COUNTY -- Here are tournament results and regualr season scores from the Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Spring Sports Leagues:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 6, 2018 10:54 pm
| | 5235. |  Local actor wins Hollywood award
A Red Oak man with a passion for acting has been recognized in Hollywood and this month, received notice of his third Best Actor award.Brian George, a native of Nashville, just got notice last week that he had been named in The Best Shorts Competition for his lead role as 'Lance' in "The Audition, " directed by David Wenzel and produced by DMAC Studios.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 3, 2024 10:52 pm
| | 5236. |  It really doesn't seem like 10 years ago
While it may seem like it was just yesterday that the nurse was telling the doctor to "hurry up before you miss this," and Kristi was so juiced on epidermal that she suggested "having a couple more before we leave" [imagine a slurring, 80s sitcom drunk voice here], but it was actually 10 years ago that Lowell entered the world.The boy was in a hurry, and much like now, he had little patience for lollygaggers.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 17, 2017 11:36 pm
| | 5237. | Bishops fall to Monarchs
ROCKY MOUNT -- Methodist University erased a 15-point deficit with just over eight minutes remaining in the game to force overtime, eventually scoring a 98-91 USA South win over North Carolina Wesleyan College in men's basketball action last Wednesday at Everett Gym on the NCWC campus.The Monarchs (8-2, 3-0 USA South) found themselves down 71-56 with 8:25 remaining after a lay-up by NCWC's Adrian Moore gave the Bishops their biggest lead of the half.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 10, 2018 10:17 pm
| | 5238. | Nashville Parks & Rec to host Eastern Bluebird Workshop
NASHVILLE - Nashville's Parks and Rec Department is hosting a Eastern Bluebird Workshop February 22 in coordination with the Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group of Warrenton, NC."Our primary goal for this program is to educate the public about the life history and conservation efforts for Eastern bluebirds," said Ashley Hamlet, Assistant Parks And Rec Director.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 12, 2025 10:16 pm
| | 5239. | Locals sentenced for home invasion
A Nashville man is one of 13 recently sentenced for narcotic distribution and violent home invasions.
Published Wednesday, February 4, 2015 10:57 pm
| | 5240. | Logan's Notes and Observation exhibit continues at Rocky Mount Art Center
The Rocky Mount Art Center continues showing a major one-person exhibition by nationally acclaimed African-American Artist Juan Logan. The exhibition Juan Logan: Notes and Observations runs through June 27, 2007.
Published Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:45 pm
| | 5241. | NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS
Forgery, notes, checks, secuirities at 10025 US 264A, Middlesex on 3/3/25Resisting arrest/hinder & delay; disorderly conduct by abusive lang or disruption; assault with a deadly at 10939 West St, Whitakers on 3/5/25 Larceny misdemeanor at 11420 S. NC 581, Bailey on 3/3/25 Larceny misdemeanor at 11607 Cedar Lake Dr, Middlesex on 3/3/25
Published Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:27 pm
| | 5242. | Three schools considered for consolidation
The first of three town hall meetings was held on Tuesday night at Swift Creek Elementary School. A majority of the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education as well as Nash County Commissioners attended the town hall, along with around 20 others. The first 15 minutes of the meeting were spent providing information on the three schools considered for consolidation.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:05 pm
| | 5243. |  Campers welcome at NNHS
RED OAK -- Head Coach Grover Battle will host the annual Northern Nash Lady Knights Basketball Camp from June 11-14 at the NNHS Gymnasium. The camp will run from 5:45-8:15 p.m. each day. Girls 4-12 are invited to participate. Cost is $25 per person. Each camper will receive a T-shirt, and insurance will be provided.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 29, 2012 10:46 pm
| | 5244. | Spring Hope tables action on proposed development fees
SPRING HOPE - Voting on the adoption of system development fees (SDFs) for the town of Spring Hope has been tabled in order to allow another month to refine specific language terms and add additional necessary elements. A public hearing and adoption had been scheduled at the September 3 Spring Hope Board of Commissioners meeting following a May presentation by Gary Hartong, President of the Wooten Company, during which he explained various cost methods the town could use to charge developers for connection to major water and sewer utilities; the charges are authorized under state statutes based on municipal utility costs.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 11, 2024 10:30 pm
| | 5245. |  Nashville ministry celebrates 40th anniversary
NASHVILLE - Faith Christian Ministries of Nashville, celebrating forty years of operation and recently lauded by both Town of Nashville and Nash County officials with proclamations, has its sights set on continued expansion and is planning a new adjacent building to be completed by December.Laura Bartholomew, organization director since January of 2021, said a main purpose of the new building, which will adjoin its 245 W. Washington Street location, will be for processing incoming donations, currently done on a loading dock outside.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:53 pm
| | 5246. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The heat wave continues but attendance was good at Peachtree on Sunday morning. Pastor Whitehouse brought the concluding segment of his sermon titled “Who is Your Mother?” It was based on Galatians 4: 24-31. Here Paul is speaking to the church at Galatia to warn them that salvation is the gift of grace – not of works.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:51 pm
| | 5247. |  Three compete for Red Oak council seats
Red Oak citizens will elect two commissioners in November from a field of three candidates experienced in civic affairs. The position of mayor is also up for grabs, but Mayor Alfred Wester faces no opposition from registered candidates.
Mayor Wester is completing his fourth term as mayor following two years of service as a town commissioner for Red Oak. During Wester’s 16 years as mayor, the town has seen many changes, including the addition of a new town hall, new street lights and stop lights, new road construction, and the development of a new park, a project that Wester sees as one of the most important milestones of his administration.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:43 pm
| | 5248. |  Absolute accurate predictions for 2020
Another year is upon us, and that can mean only one thing: it is time to eat all the ice cream in your freezer or else it will be a decade old. It also means that it is time for the Soapbox Annual predictions. As you recall, everything predicted here last year, as in the previous 20 years, came true. The biggest were: Donald Trump would make annoying tweets, Democrats would continue to complain about him as being the worse person in history, and we would not colonize Mars.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:44 pm
| | 5249. |  You have to get dirty to write a book in 40 short years
For as long as I can remember, I've been a reader. First, it was Curious George, Dr. Seuss, and those Sunny Books Mama bought me at White's Supermarket once a week when we bought groceries. They were 19 cents each.Soon enough, it was choices from the Bookmobile out of Braswell Library, a Godsend for those of us in rural areas who didn't get out much. Whenever I had a question, I was told to go look it up in the World Books. They were Google for a lot of folks for a large chunk of the 20th century.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:44 pm
| | 5250. |  Nash Women's Center opens
After over a year of construction, Nash Health Care is celebrating its new, $25 million dollar Nash Women's Center. The center held its opening events earlier this month but just recently celebrated its first baby, who was born at the new women's center this week.The baby, Seleim Hasson Eldessouky, was born on Monday, May 23 at 11:14 a.m. The hospital reports both baby and mother are happy and healthy. The 47,048 square foot facility includes six labor and delivery suites, 16 mother-baby postpartum rooms, a room for cesarean sections, 12 private special-care nursery rooms, free Wi-Fi and a themed gift shop.
Published Wednesday, May 25, 2016 11:24 pm
| | 5251. | Nashville to host Phil Ford Golf Tournament
Nashville will play host to the second annual Phil Ford Golf Tournament, which is set for August 1.
Theresa Shaw, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club, came before Nashville’s Town Council Tuesday night with the announcement and asked for the council’s, as well as the town’s, support.
“This year, we have chosen to put on that golf classic here in Nashville and we are just so excited,” Shaw told council members. “We want you to embrace it and make everyone feel welcome that comes to this community.”
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:05 pm
| | 5252. |  BEST IN THE BIG EAST
NASH COUNTY -- Uncertainty was a keyword for the Big East Conference football scene heading into the 2021 campaign as the newly structured, split-classification league was going to feature eight schools -- four on the Class 3-A level and four more on the Class 2-A level.Nobody was quite sure how the season was going to transpire. But once things came into full view, it was a given that the conference was going to once again be strong on the gridiron.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:57 pm
| | 5253. |  Gryphons rally past SN's boys
STANHOPE - No lead is safe in the NEW 6 Conference. Just ask the Rocky Mount Gryphons.
After getting a 17-point lead in the first half, Rocky Mount had to rally from 12 points down in the fourth quarter to get a hard-fought 74-71 league road win at Southern Nash last Tuesday evening.
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:08 am
| | 5254. |  RED OAK NEWS
Congratulations to Derek and Leigh Ann Bostian in the birth of their son, Jacob Allen, born on July 20! Jacob has an older sister, Abigail. Proud grandparents are Rev. Larry and Donna Bostian.Congratulations to Chris and Christy May in the birth of their daughter, Caroline, born on July 21! Caroline has 3 older siblings, Caitlyn, Caleb, and Cameron.Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church had their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 23.
Suzy Pearce / Published Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:47 pm
| | 5255. |  Nashville's Christmas trees, a Backward Glance!
I haven't quite accepted the fact that Thanksgiving is next week. There's no way we went from celebrating Independence Day to preparing for Thanksgiving that fast!Our local merchants have been busy preparing for the holiday, which has been more stressful than ever given the current situation with shipment issues.But fortunately I've learned many of our merchants buy from USA wholesalers which have been able to meet their demands.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, November 17, 2021 10:42 pm
| | 5256. |  Remembering 9/11 – then and now
I know where I was, how I heard about it and most of all, I remember the pictures. I suspect you do too. Much like the day JFK was shot, or MLK, or RFK or the day the space shuttle blew up, September 11, 2001, is one of those days that — as a President once said about another awful day — will live in infamy.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, September 6, 2011 10:55 pm
| | 5257. | NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS
A non-support of an illegitimate child was reported on 3/17/20 A seat belt violation was reported on 3/16/20 A driving while license revoked not impaired was reported on 3/16/20
Published Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:58 pm
| | 5258. |  The great goat experiment comes to an end
As the last three animals rode off in the back of a minivan (more on that later), an era came to an end. My family and I are no longer goat herders. It was a been a strange week.Five years ago, we started a great experiment on our small slice of the family farm I grew up on in the county. My wife and I wanted to improve the “sourcing” of some of the staples our three children consumed on a regular basis.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:51 pm
| | 5259. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a beautiful Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Bob and Fran Bunn in honor of their granddaughter. Mary Hazel Mink's 18th birthday.The sermon for the children by Beverly Wilson was about getting ourselves clean. She showed several different kinds of brushes and soaps that we use to clean our bodies. But to clean our mind and heart so that God can use us, we need to read the Bible. (2 Timothy 2:21)
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, November 2, 2016 10:32 pm
| | 5260. |  2014 ELECTION: NC House - District 25, 1
Charles M. JohnsonAge: 93Profession or background: Retired after 40 years as “Head State Bedding Inspector for the Sleep Product Brand” for D.E.N.R.Family: married to Evelyn Gay Johnson (deceased) for more than 60 years; two daughters, Jean Griffin and husband, Ray and Trudy Collier and husband, Jerry, and two grandchildren, Crystal Collier and Terry Stroud, two great grandchildren, Brittany and Dylan and one great great grandchild, Gracie.
Published Wednesday, October 15, 2014 11:40 pm
| | 5261. | RMSH takes first at Nash tourney
RED OAK -- Rocky Mount was pressed to five games but came out victorious in the championship match of the annual Nash County Volleyball Tournament, which was held at the Northern Nash High School Gymnasium last Saturday.
The Lady Gryphons beat Northern Nash 3-2 to claim the county title for the second straight year.
In the first semifinal match of the day, Rocky Mount defeated Southern Nash in a four-game match by a 3-1 margin.
KENT WHELESS, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:17 pm
| | 5262. |  Nashville United Methodist holds annual sale
Nashville United Methodist Church will host its spring and summer Saving Graces Kids Consignment Sale this weekend at the church on Washington Street. Sales are held twice each year, spring-summer and fall-winter, and organizers say the event plays a huge role in the community as an outreach ministry. The Saving Graces Team is a group of church members led by co-chairpersons Brandy Frazier and Lewis Smith.
JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, March 4, 2015 11:02 pm
| | 5263. |  Checkout lines: making poor choices
Here is some advice: if you're in a store and see me in the checkout line, run. Get in another line. The line I am in is not the line you want to be in. Trust me.It doesn't matter if it is a big box store, the convenience store, any number of grocery stores, or the concession stand line at the ball game.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 13, 2019 10:33 pm
| | 5264. |  Never take for granted the first amendment
It should not be lost on Americans that the above 45 words were significant enough that our Founding Fathers made them the first words in the Constitution.While I love the entire Constitution, this is my favorite amendment.Freedom of religion, you might note, is number one, despite revisionists trying to tell us these days that religion wasn't a concern of those who founded the United States.
Mike Brantley / Published Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:02 am
| | 5265. | AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS
Living in the country can put you in the panic mode when ice is predicted. By “unfortunate” past experiences we have learned that life without water and power is not fun. It’s not easy, it’s down right hard on your body, but we only have to endure for a few days. Imagine living this way everyday. Imagine living like this and not knowing when it’s going to end. Imagine living like this with no means to change it.
JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:19 pm
| | 5266. |  Local student interns at NC Highway Patrol
A student at the Nash-Rocky Mount Early College recently had the opportunity to serve as an intern for the local district of the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Recently retired First Sergeant Jimmie Silver said he wanted to bring an internship program to the Highway Patrol and the local district that he supervised and lead. "I reached out to several of the high schools in Nash and Edgecombe County," Silver said.
Published Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:02 am
| | 5267. |  Rainy roadtrip was a night to remember
Months ago, as I prepared to click "Buy Tickets" for a concert, all I could think of was how risky it was to make plans outdoors in North Carolina in September. Add the Wilmington factor in, and it did not seem like a mature decision.After all, hurricane season would still be in full swing. Not only that, brutal high 90s is not unusual.But, this was no ordinary concert ticket -- it was the Turnpike Troubadours, a group beloved by both my teenage sons and me.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, September 25, 2024 10:15 pm
| | 5268. |  Nashville bumps tax rate 3% in budget
Nashville's Town Council is hoping a three cents property tax increase will generate the needed revenue to give public safety employees a boost in salary and provide a cost-of-living increase to all employees. Council members met on Wednesday morning to continue discussing the town's upcoming 2023-2024 budget, which Town Manager Randy Lansing said has been a challenge.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:43 pm
| | 5269. |  We all will be mighty thirsty in the desert!
You may have never heard the term "news desert," - and I hope you don't. Trust me, you don't want to become familiar with what it truly means to the well being of YOUR community.A news desert refers to a community that is no longer covered by a newspaper. Doesn't sound too devastating - until you experience what happens when there is no unbiased coverage of what your local governments are doing.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, August 26, 2020 10:37 pm
| | 5270. | Nash County applies for grant; four homes targeted for reconstruction or rehabilitation
NASHVILLE- Four low-moderate income homes in Nashville, Spring Hope, and Middlesex have been selected as targets for reconstruction or rehabilitation under the federal Community Development Block Grant Program, but Nash county now has to apply for the grant and won't find out until January how much money will be awarded.Nash is applying for the maximum grant possible: $950,000.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 30, 2024 11:01 pm
| | 5271. |  Northern Nash sweeps XC crowns
WILSON -- Northern Nash High School swept the boys and girls individual championships during last Wednesday's latest Big East Conference Cross Country Meet at Wilson Hunt.NNHS sophomore Elana Griffin was sharp in winning the girls race with a time of 21:50 -- 94 seconds ahead of Rocky Mount's Zahnetta Wilkins.Northern Nash's Camille Dunn also enjoyed a Top-10 effort as she closed in eighth place at 25:15.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 25, 2019 11:53 pm
| | 5272. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a beautiful autumn Sunday morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship at the church. Pastor Whitehouse was not there to greet them, as he was at Wake Med awaiting emergency surgery, scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Leading the worship hour was Jerry Hobgood, Deacon Chairman. Lawrence Edwards, also a deacon, presented a film of one of Franklin Graham's rallies, which had been held in all 50 states. Graham's sermon was titled "Finding My Hope". The message was inspiring. He emphasized that God is a God of love and forgiveness.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, November 9, 2016 10:43 pm
| | 5273. | Momeyer to record town meetings
MOMEYER - As part of an ongoing effort to improve communications with town residents, the Momeyer town council has voted to purchase camera equipment for the purpose of recording town council meetings to post to YouTube.The board voted 3-1 at its August 12 meeting to authorize Mayor Will Funderburg to price a camera, initially estimated between $60 and $200, to be mounted in the council meeting room for the purpose of recording meetings. Edward Jackson, councilman, cast the lone "no" vote.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:13 pm
| | 5274. |  Peachtree Community News
On Valentine’s Day, Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon was appropriate.
His topic was “The Freedom of Forgiveness”, based on scripture passage, Matthew 6: 12-“Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us”.[Today’s English Version] Joyous living is the result of forgiving others.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:23 pm
| | 5275. |  Soap Box fan mail
It has been quite some time since we emptied out the mailbox and published some of the mass volumes of mail which arrive at Soapbox headquarters via The Nashville Graphic.
So, here we go:
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, October 3, 2006 11:08 pm
| | 5276. |  The Voice of Nashville hosts women leaders
NASHVILLE - Two prominent African-American women, a Judge and a recently retired Assistant Director for the State Bureau of Investigation, were speakers at the Voice of Nashville Community Group April 14 meeting.The Honorable Alicia Slaughter, District 8 Judge for Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson Counties, and Audria Bridges of Concord, NC, were introduced as was Tomasine Jones, Code Enforcer for the Town of Nashville.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:44 pm
| | 5277. |  Superintendent deal was handled badly
Let me preface this column with there are ALWAYS two points of view to every situation.If there has ever been a time for a governing board to address the public with specific reasoning behind its actions -- the time is now.The eruption of anger and dissatisfaction regarding the recent decision to indirectly boot out the Nash-Rocky Mount School Superintendent, in my opinion, is mostly due to school board members leaving a huge window open for assumption.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, July 15, 2015 11:02 pm
| | 5278. |  Peachtree Community News
July is vacation time! Many Peachtree folks have been vacationing:
Bob and Fran Bunn went to Fredericksburg, Virginia to visit friends. From there they went to tour Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This week their granddaughters, Linnea and Mary Hazel Mink, of Boone will be visiting them.
Gene and Marta Whitehouse spent the week-at Myrtle Beach with their children and grandchildren.
David and Lynn Griffin also spent a week at the beach with their family.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:36 pm
| | 5279. |  Talking turkey – the cost of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is here, and as a card-carrying large person, I am indeed happy.
Along about the first week of December is when I generally start looking forward to the next year’s Thanksgiving. That is because my sister Jane puts out a spread of food that is unmatched anywhere.
I know we don’t have a monopoly on Thanksgiving and probably most families can echo the sentiments of the previous paragraph.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, November 25, 2008 11:23 pm
| | 5280. |  Shatzer takes role as Nash County Assistant Manager
Stacie Shatzer has been preparing for a more administrative position in local government for several years now so when Nash County asked her to fill the recently vacated Assistant County Manager position, she was thrilled. She started in the new position on July 1. Shatzer has been with Nash County for 17 years now.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 12, 2017 10:25 pm
| | 5281. | Fourth of July celebrations begin Friday
Nash County is bringing in the Fourth of July spirit this weekend with multiple events to celebrate the holiday.Beginning all of the Fourth of July entertainment is the city of Rocky Mount with its event on July 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex located at 600 Independence Drive.People can enjoy live music, fireworks, and more activities.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 29, 2022 10:28 pm
| | 5282. | Spring Hope OKs micro-distillery
A micro-distillery the Spring Hope Board of Commissioners have been discussing in 2016 is in the process of being established. Joseph Goolsby, a former Spring Hope resident who now resides in Oxford, brought the idea of opening the micro-distillery in town. It will be located at the former Boston Company Building at 101 South Poplar Street. The board approved Goolsby's special use permit for the micro-distillery Monday night.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:10 pm
| | 5283. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Peachtree Church enjoyed a week-end of glorious events. On Friday evening the “Reviv.A. Sing” was well attended. Singing groups from several churches in the area participated. These included Nobles Chapel, First Baptist Spring Hope, Gibson Memorial Methodist, White Oak Methodist, Peachtree Choir, as well as Scotty Winstead of Momeyer and Diane Wilder, soloist of Bowling Green , Va.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, November 9, 2010 10:57 pm
| | 5284. | Ephesus Community News
Senior Adult Day was observed during worship service at Ephesus on Sunday followed by a fellowship meal in their honor.
Jennifer Glover led the Children’s Sermon and honored the senior adults as we “remembered when”. We were reminded of what prices we paid for things many years ago as compared to today’s prices, such as a movie costing $0.35 in 1950 and $7.25 today. Yes, times have changed, but God’s love for us and His promises to us never change!
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:13 pm
| | 5285. |  WE REMEMBER
Law enforcement officers gathered on Saturday to remember the 12 officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty in Nash and Edgecombe Counties. Several spoke during the local Peace Officer Memorial Service, which started in the Nash County Superior Courtroom and ended outside the courthouse.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:12 pm
| | 5286. |  Questions the government can answer
If you’ve been alive for over 40 years, you may have thought you had flashed back to the early 1970s, Richard Nixon scandal machine in the last few weeks. The government has gotten in trouble for the IRS targeting conservative groups; investigating journalists; searching journalist notebooks; Benghazi; and other long term problems like Fast and Furious. We won’t even talk about proposed restrictions on fighting terrorism.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:07 pm
| | 5287. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a rainy Easter Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered to worship. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present. His sermon was titled “The Empty Tomb is Still Empty.” This inspiring sermon was based on Acts 25-26. It tells of the trial of Paul before Festus and Herod Agrippa, when Paul gave the greatest defense of Christianity of all time.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, April 2, 2013 11:01 pm
| | 5288. | County offers water to Red Oak, Dortches
More than one hundred people attended a meeting held last Thursday, October 10, where Nash County representatives gave a two hour presentation on the newest plan to extend water lines into the Red Oak-Dortches area. The purpose of the meeting was to encourage residents of that area to commit to becoming water customers in order to judge the economic feasibility of utility extension.
AMELIA HARPER, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:16 pm
| | 5289. |  Nash County native creates non-profit
A Nash County native has created a nonprofit that provides items for the hygienic needs of girls and women.Shirnetta Harrell, founder and executive director of The No Woman, No Girl Initiative created the company in February 2021 after discovering the need that girls and women had for accessing everyday essentials.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 29, 2021 10:54 pm
| | 5290. |  The “last one” celebrates his first year
A question I’ve been asked a lot in the last year has been, “What’s it like having three children?”
I’ve been told I get a real strained look on my face before I respond, “Well, it means we’ve gone from playing man-to-man to playing zone.”
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008 2:31 am
| | 5291. | Peachtree Community News
The winter “blahs” have set in, but the warmth of fellowship was felt by those attending Peachtree Church on Sunday Morning. The services began with Sunday School and the lesson was based on Psalm 32, written by King David as he celebrated receiving forgiveness for his sins. The altar flowers were given by Jane May in memory of her late husband, Perry. Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic “Knowing, Growing and Sharing the Power of God”.
By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:21 pm
| | 5292. |  DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
The members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) District VIII met Wednesday, June 5, 2013, for their annual meeting at Englewood Presbyterian Church in Rocky Mount.After Sandra Sperry, District VIII Director, called the meeting to order, Priscilla Sykes of the Micajah Pettaway Chapter of Rocky Mount gave the invocation.
DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:54 pm
| | 5293. |  Nash Democratic Party holds meet-and-greet event
A Meet & Greet event Jan. 25 by the Nash County Democratic Party featuring democratic candidates for the upcoming 2024 primary election drew a crowd of nearly sixty, with thirty-eight more attending via zoom, at Rocky Mount's Station Square.Nineteen candidates or elected officials were on hand in person, while another four sent video messages and two sent representatives to speak on their behalf.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 31, 2024 10:28 pm
| | 5294. | Committee eyes new redistricting plans
The Nash County Redistricting Board met Thursday, May 26, to hear from Attorney Adam Mitchell regarding new proposed district maps for the county. Mitchell, an attorney with Tharrington and Smith in Raleigh, was hired by Nash County in order to assist in the redrawing of the maps prior to the May 2012 primary.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:40 pm
| | 5295. | Progress has finally been made towards victims' rights
Dear Editor:For the first time in 20 years, North Carolina has taken an important step to strengthen victims' rights on behalf of crime victims and their families. A bipartisan victims' rights bill, also known as Marsy's Law, was introduced in the state Legislature to begin the process of amending our state constitution on behalf of victims of crime.
LETTERS: / Published Wednesday, April 19, 2017 11:00 pm
| | 5296. | Nash moves forward on jail project
Nash County Commissioners on Monday approved hiring Moseley Architects to assist with the design, permitting, bidding and contract administration phase of the Nash County Detention Center Renovation and Expansion Project. Commissioners unanimously voted to move forward with the project, giving Nash County Manager Zee Lamb the authority to negotiate a proposed scope, fee, and schedule for the work.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:26 pm
| | 5297. |  Bibles, Badges and Business
It was around two years ago that Reverend Thomas Green realized local clergy and law enforcement didn’t know one another. Soon after, local pastors, law enforcement officials and business owners began meeting to see what they could do to give citizens in the Twin Counties a better quality of life.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 16, 2011 11:46 pm
| | 5298. |  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
| | 5299. | Rocky Mount selected to host national conference
From March 18th to 20th, the City of Rocky Mount and the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will join Art-Force Incorporated in hosting one of three national conferences to promote economic development and well-being in rural communities.
Published Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10:51 pm
| | 5300. | NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS
Assault serious bodily injury reported at 100 N. Boddie St., Nashville on 9/9/25Damage to real property; discharge firearm into occupied dwelling/moving vehicle reported at 10482 Pace Rd., Bailey on 9/12/25Financial transaction card fraud reported at 105 Drake St., Nashville on 9/12/25Possession of drug paraphernalia reported at 1437 Green Rd., Spring Hope on 9/11/25
Published Wednesday, October 8, 2025 10:03 pm
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