The Nashville Graphic

5301.	Mother charged with child's death due in court NASHVILLE - A Rocky Mount mother charged with second-degree murder for the 2020 death of her child is due back in Nash County Court Dec. 12.Vonquetta Nitrice Hilliard, 28, is accused in the case of her son, 2-year-old Chase Hilliard, who reportedly died from traumatic head injuries inflicted July 31, 2020. The arrest record from Rocky Mount police officer Joshua Talley said that Hilliard "did allow or cause physical harm to Chase Hilliard which lead to his death." NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:19 pm
5302.	Frost means that it is collard time Last week, like most of you, I went outside to go to work one morning and found my windshield covered in a thick frost.It was annoying and had me shaking my head since I'd been wearing shorts just a few days prior. No matter how old a person gets, North Carolina's bi-polar weather can still offer a shock to the system from time to time. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 10, 2021 10:40 pm
5303.	Red Oak wraps up festival plans RED OAK - Red Oak's Family Freedom Celebration is coming up at Ennis Park Sunday, June 29th, with planning "full steam ahead," according to Averi Parker, town clerk, who updated council members on planned events at their June 9 town meeting.Parker said 19 food vendors were in place, with the variety of foods considerable. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:06 pm
5304.	NCPS holds community information meetings Nash County Public Schools hosted two community information meetings to provide parents with a better understanding of how the upcoming school year will work.The sessions were held on Monday morning, August 10 and Tuesday evening, August 11 and aired on the school system's YouTube channel.The hour and a half session included a 45-minute presentation on what Plan C is, which the school system will begin the school year under on Monday, August 17. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2020 10:36 pm
5305.	Who gets to decide what is good for you? It fell on me the other week to do part of the grocery shopping. Of course, I had my instructions (list) and my budget (coupons). But, being the “creative type” that I am, I will sometimes deviate off the course laid before me to explore new avenues. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:26 pm
5306.	Be grateful for every Thanksgiving! No doubt the last quarter is my favorite time of the year.The majority of my friends are summer people, a smaller number are spring people and a handful are even winter people. But I'm solidly a fall, fourth quarter, nip in the air, turkey on the table, presents under the tree kind of guy.I've always been that way, but for reasons that have changed in each stage of life. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 14, 2018 10:44 pm
5307.	County Board orders school funds study Nash County Commissioners, in a split vote, agreed to move forward with paying an outside agency to conduct a financial impact study on the Nash-Rocky Mount School System. The issue was not on the agenda for Monday’s meeting; however, Commissioner Lisa Barnes asked County Manager Zee Lamb on the status of the board’s request of seeking such a firm. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2014 12:40 am
5308.	NASHVILLE AREA SCHOOLS BUS ROUTES, PT. 3 Published Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:34 am
5309.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS Saturday night at the Beulah Church of Christ annex we had a great turn-out at the Fall Festival. We want to thank everyone who attended and also everyone who helped make it a great success. On Sunday morning, Sunday school began at 9:45, also with good attendance. This was followed by church services at 11. Welcome and announcements were given by our minister, Daniel West, then a song of call to worship by our choir, “Thou Art Worthy”. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, November 9, 2010 10:57 pm
5310.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS 0n Sunday morning Pastor Whitehouse preached the concluding segment of his sermon titled, “What’cha Gonna Do About It?” It was based on Galatians 6: 6-10. He emphasized that if we are followers of Christ we must treat other people as He would. We must seize the moment to do good to all people. We should be prepared to encourage and witness to them when the opportunity comes. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:58 pm
5311.	Suicide prevention training is Nov. 11 An organization that started twenty years ago with the purpose of assisting Veterans with PTSD has expanded to reach out to First Responders and their families, with a pilot program planned Nov. 11 at Nash Community College. Sponsored by Seegars Fence Company and the Mercer Foundation, "Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training" is linked with Operation Angel Wing and will be an all-day, free-of-charge workshop planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in NCC's Brown Auditorium at 454 N. Old Carriage Road. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 1, 2023 10:37 pm
5312.	Please shop locally this holiday season! By the time you have settled down for Thanksgiving and get around to reading this part of the paper –– and if you are a Black Friday shopper –– you’ve probably mapped out your plan of action for Friday to navigate to all the big box stores early Friday morning to catch all of the early bird deals. Or you might be heading out Thursday night since many of the big chains are opening Thanksgiving day. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:48 pm
5313.	Peachtree Community News Peachtree Missionary Baptist Church observed Memorial Day with recognition of all those present who had served in the military forces. The service began with the pledge to the American Flag. The special music was a medley of patriotic songs, sung by JoAnn Blankenship, accompanied by Jane May, Music Director. The sanctuary flowers were given by Diane and Frank Bunn in honor of the May 29 birthday of their daughter, Jamie Bunn. By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:35 pm
5314.	Coaching search winds down RED OAK -- Northern Nash Athletic Director Dan Richwalski indicated that the school hopes to have its football coaching vacancy filled later this week. The position became open at the conclusion of the 2012 season when Mickey Crouch announced his resignation. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:29 pm
5315.	School board looks at tobacco-free policy The Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (N-RMS) board of education is considering the adoption of a 100% tobacco-free program for the system. Currently, N-RMS is one of 31 school districts in the state that has not adopted 100% tobacco-free policies. By Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, June 6, 2007 12:06 am
5316.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS We are having revival at Beulah Church of Christ this week. Our minister for the revival is Phillip Alligood. He is a great speaker. Services are from Sunday night through Wednesday night. I hope many of you came and worshipped with us. I realize by the time you read this it will be over but you can worship with us on Sunday every week. Sunday School begins at 9:45 followed by church service at 10:45. You are always welcome to attend. I grew up attending Beulah Church. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2016 10:40 pm
5317.	Ephesus Community News On Friday evening, family and friends celebrated Pam Peele’s 60th birthday with a party at Todd and Wendy Faulkner’s home in Zebulon. Appetizers, a delicious dinner, desserts, and birthday cake were served. It was a wonderful time of celebration and fellowship. We love you, Miss Pam! DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, February 2, 2010 10:34 pm
5318.	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
5319.	The Soap Box take on the Christmas season Credit cards be danged, decorations hanged, Christmas is here. In a little different format this year, I'd like to cover three short thoughts from on top of the Soapbox ... Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, December 19, 2006 11:08 pm
5320.	Citizen of the year event is March 31 Nashville will soon reveal its newest Distinguished Citizen.The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will hosts its annual Distinguished Citizen Reception Thursday, March 31 at Nash Arts Center in downtown Nashville. Refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m., the ceremony starts at 7 p.m. This year marks the 30th event hosted by the chamber.Guest speaker of the event is well known local author and newspaper columnist, Michael K. Brantley. Published Wednesday, March 23, 2022 10:55 pm
5321.	A day on the water, better than any fish story I wasn’t sure what the appropriate action to take might be. After my sister-in-law invited my sons — seven and nine years old respectively — to go fishing on the Rocky Mount reservoir, it seemed some type of medical attention would be needed.The boys acted as though they’d slammed back a six-pack of Red Bull and eaten a dozen Krispy Kreme coffee-filled doughnuts each. Plans were made. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, July 8, 2014 11:07 pm
5322.	NASH COUNTY PARKS & REC SOCCER RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Soccer League: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:44 pm
5323.	Nash clubs defeated in postseason BARCO -- Just when the NEW 6 3-A Conference was getting a little praise for getting four baseball teams into the playoffs, its members ran up goose eggs in the win column when they actually hit field last Tuesday on the opening night of the N.C High School Athletic Association's second season. By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:47 am
5324.	Red Oak plans new park improvements Red Oak Commissioners discussed new park improvements at the regular business meeting held on Monday, May 7, at the town hall. If all goes well, the park may be enhanced by a new irrigation system as well as by new seating for those viewing the games played on the facility fields.As part of the enhancement, the town voted to spend an estimated $39,000 to install a new irrigation system designed by Premium Landscaping in Wilson, NC. Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
5325.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS I hope everyone had a good week. We have had a really hot weather so be cautious when being outside for a long time. Our Sunday School Sunday morning began at 9:45 with Mrs. Frances Hedgepeth at the piano. After our opening song, Kenneth Massengale, one of our elders, spoke to us, filling us in on some of the upcoming events for the week. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:04 pm
5326.	Some odd, but really good, movie choices This coronavirus is certainly dangerous.Really, I'm not so sure that the situations it's causing aren't more dangerous than the actual virus. I've heard from some folks confined for a week with their families who are on the verge of tears or perhaps felonies.Last week I tried to offer some good reading suggestions, hoping to deliver some underappreciated gems. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:32 pm
5327.	Momeyer preps for history project MOMEYER - While simultaneously looking to the town's past and to its future, Momeyer Town officials are taking steps to reclaim their history while also discussing ways to bring some older customs, such as a 4th of July celebration, back.At their March 11 Town Council meeting, Mayor Wil Funderburg gave an update on the Momeyer Historical Project, which began to take shape in the last several months with discussions about where and how to store printed materials and artifacts relating to town history. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:31 pm
5328.	Chamber names McKoy 2013 Distinguished Citizen Nash Arts was full of Distinguished Citizens last Thursday night as the Nashville Chamber of Commerce recognized past recipients of the prestigious award and added one more to the list. Eddie McKoy was surprised by family and friends as he was named the 2013 Distinguished Citizen. McKoy’s list of volunteer work is long. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 12, 2013 11:21 pm
5329.	Beulah Community News I hope everyone has had a good week. We had a good service at Beulah Church of Christ on Sunday. We had several members out due to sickness but we are praying they will all soon be much better and be able to be back with us. Carolean Hyde was in the hospital but now she is at Autumn Care doing much better and hopes to be home in a few weeks. Darwell Daniels is still at Guardian Care but has been making a lot of progress with her rehab. Tom Howard is at Autumn Care. Lorraine Hedgepeth is still at Guardian Care. Virginia Duke Moss is at Hunter Hill Senior Village. Lettie Nelms is now at home and we pray she will soon be back with us at church. By WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:08 pm
5330.	Bryan Mayer to perform at Nash Arts March 10th Nash Arts welcomes CMT Artist Bryan Mayer to its stage Friday, March 10th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. With his towering height and powerful voice, Bryan Mayer, is making a BIG impact on the Country music scene. A North Carolina native, singer/songwriter began his journey in music when he was 13. The son of a US Marine Corps Colonel and a Navy nurse, while stationed in Quantico, VA, Bryan was tapped by his middle school music teacher to play the upright bass in the school band for his already impressive height of 6'1" in the 7th grade. Published Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:51 pm
5331.	Peachtree Community News This was the first Sunday of Advent. Christians from around the world observe this in anticipation of the birthday of Christ Jesus. Pastor Whitehouse’s message was titled “Where Did Jesus Learn about Fathers?’ The scriptural basis for this was Matthew 1: 18-25. Pastor Whitehouse talked about Joseph, the forgotten man of Christmas. Sanctuary flowers were given in memory of Myrtle Bunn Denton, upon the occasion of her birthday, by her grandsons, Wayne and Mike Bass. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, December 2, 2008 11:13 pm
5332.	Nashville student earns Hilley Cup at Barton College The sun shone brightly on graduates and their families as they gathered with the Barton College community on center campus for Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17.Two hundred and fifty-seven seniors participated in the 113th annual commencement exercises. Dr. Norval C. Kneten presided over his twelfth commencement program as president of Barton College. Dr. Gary Daynes, provost and vice president for academic affairs, presented the graduating class. Mr. Gregg A. DeMar, chair of the Barton College Board of Trustees, presented the Board's Approval of the Graduating Class. Staff / Published Wednesday, May 27, 2015 10:39 pm
5333.	NC Wesleyan begins its softball schedule ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College's softball team won a trio of games at this weekend's Grand Slam Triangle Classic. On Saturday in Cary, the Bishops opened up with a 10-7 win over Washington College before dropping a 12-1 contest to Roanoke later in the evening. Sunday's home opener featured 11-10 and 8-0 victories over NYU and Wilson, respectively.Versus Washington, the Bishops plated five runs in the seventh inning to take a 10-4 lead, then held off a furious WC rally to hold on for the 10-7 victory. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 2, 2016 10:58 pm
5334.	Morris is keynote speaker for annual chamber award ceremony Nashville's Chamber of Commerce 2024 Distinguished Citizen and Junior Achievement Award winner will be announced Thursday, March 28th during the chamber's annual reception held at Nash Arts. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. This year's keynote speaker is Nashville native Vera Morris. Morris is currently resides in Cary. Published Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:22 pm
5335.	Rocky Mount Chapter of Deltas celebrates 70 years The Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., established on April 4, 1947 by Soror Muriel Johnson, Eastern Regional Director, is celebrating 70 years of sisterhood, scholarship and service. Originally the chapter was founded as Gamma Kappa Sigma because all chapters used Greek names at that time. After the 21 charter members organized the chapter, sorors from surrounding areas became affiliated. Marguerite Carson Armstrong was the first president. Published Wednesday, April 12, 2017 11:10 pm
5336.	RED OAK NEWS The Outdoorsman Banquet at Red Oak Baptist Church was well attended on Saturday, March 8! Guests enjoyed dinner and dessert and special guest speaker, Mike Tison, who gave a humorous and inspiring message. Funds from the tickets will go to support the people in western NC. Mike Tison also shared a message on Sunday, March 9 during the morning worship service. Thanks to all who made the event a success.Several churches from the area attended the Area wide WMU Spring Meeting at Dortches Baptist Church on Monday, March 10. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:12 pm
5337.	Officials and students break ground for new middle school BAILEY - Under warm sunshine at the edge of a field that sits atop one of the highest geographical points of Nash County, a community of stakeholders participated March 5th in groundbreaking for the new Southern Nash Middle School.Among those participating in the 11 a.m. event were five sixth-graders at the current SNMS, who will walk the halls of the new school when they become 8th-graders. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:07 pm
5338.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS What a wonderful fall like Sunday at Peachtree Baptist Church. The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God Ann Browder in loving memory of her husband, Bobby Browder, Sr. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:38 pm
5339.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS A politician was in Aventon recently, not kissing babies or politicking for your vote, but to visit with his daughter. His honor the Mayor of Lizard Lick Charles Wood and wife Shirley were in Aventon last week to visit daughter Donna Milligan. While there they had the privilege of meeting Harriet Griffin and Sue Shearin. It was a great visit with lively conversation. What a delight to Donna for her sweet family and dear friends to meet each other and fellowship a while. JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:47 pm
5340.	Chamber names Strickland 2014 Distinguished Citizen Many of the 26 names listed as Distinguished Citizens by Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce have served as mentors to Ross Strickland over the years. Strickland credited many of them with his being added to the list at the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and Nash Art’s annual Distinguished Citizen event. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:12 pm
5341.	Action Heating Up At County Line ELM CITY -- Grandstands are still closed at Elm City's County Line Raceway, but that did not deter fans from coming out in droves two Saturdays ago as the 3/8-mile clay oval played host to six races, including a 30-lap FUEL Series I-95 Late Model Challenge feature.It didn't take long for the excitement to start, either. CHANCE PUCKETT, Correspondent / Published Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:47 pm
5342.	Letters to Santa, Pt. 2 Dear Santa, I love you so much I wish you were my uncle. Thank you for the awesome bike last Christmas and Tgrara they’re awesome. What I want for this Chrismas are two Nerf CS-35’s, two Nerf Dart tags, two Nerf machine guns, two Nerf pistol’s, four Nerf dart bags with darts, a Clone Turbo Tank, 20 droids, 10 clones, a Jedi Star Fighter, 11 Barc speeder bikes, a marshmellow gun, fun slads, the acshone figures wararier, Capten America ultimate, nick Farry, two four wheeler’s, a ramp for my bike, and a go cart. I want these things to have fun and play with. Sincerely, Preston Reynolds Age 8 Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:17 pm
5343.	Coopers celebrates official grand opening of Miracle Park Saturday was an emotional day for Harold Winstead of the Coopers Community as he celebrated a dream come true.A ribbon cutting was held for the grand opening of Nash County's Miracle Park at Coopers including the baseball fields, all thanks to Winstead's persistence and vision.The park held a soft opening in February but due to social distancing restrictions, the ribbon cutting was delayed until Saturday welcoming hundreds from the community. JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:45 pm
5344.	Three dead, 2 injured in murder-suicide SHARPSBURG - Three people are dead, one of those a child, and two more hospitalized after an apparent murder-suicide series of events that began in Sharpsburg, Wilson County, early Sunday morning and ended up in Battleboro.Both the Nash County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) and the Wilson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) have issued press releases with partial details from an ongoing death investigation begun August 11.Kiera Massenburg, 27, and DaQuan Jones, 32, who lived together at 1301 Leggett Road, Apt. 49, Rocky Mount, died Sunday. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:13 pm
5345.	Relay for Life News 2009 Relay for Life of Nash County News www.nashrelay.org All meetings are held at the Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount - Time: 6-6:30 p.m. Published Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:13 pm
5346.	Organ, piano duo planned for church concert NASHVILLE - A unexpected partnership between organ and piano forms the basis of an upcoming concert at Nashville Baptist Church (NBC) located at 512 E. Washington Street. The free concert at 4 p.m. Oct. 22, featuring organist Clyde Patterson and pianist Karen Sawyer, will feature composers J.S. Bach, Camille Saint-Saëns, Mozart and Antonio Solar. Popular pieces such as Michael LeGrand's "Brian's Song" will also be included, along with Jim Croce's "Time In A Bottle," "The Dunbar Theme" from Dances With Wolves by John Barry, and "The Ashokan Farewell" by Jay Ungar. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10:26 pm
5347.	Valentine named to Hall of Fame Nashville’s Tim Valentine has officially joined his mother as a member of the Twin County Hall of Fame. Valentine was inducted last Thursday evening during a special banquet and induction ceremony. Valentine joins his mother, Hazel Valentine, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. She passed away in 1997 at the age of 101. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, November 20, 2012 10:48 pm
5348.	Once it's gone, you never get it back If you're a regular reader of this column, there's no doubt you know I'm a sucker when it comes to saving an old building!This week's edition brings an update on the incredible restoration project of the historic Red Oak Teacherage. The Red Oak Area Historical Preservation Society has done an outstanding job planning and implementing significant details of the restoration process. A huge hats off to the folks who have worked, on a volunteer basis mind you, to save this monumental piece of Red Oak's history. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:06 pm
5349.	Scholarship created for local students Alumni and friends of East Carolina University in Rocky Mount and Nash County, in partnership with the ECU Honors College, have announced through current donations and pledges an initial $100,000 endowment in establishing a local scholarship. "The Rocky Mount - Nash Honors College Scholarship and Enrichment Fund," is a merit based award that can be used for any field of study. Published Wednesday, September 13, 2017 10:22 pm
5350.	In Their Own Words: Seniors, coaches reflect on potential end to season Hunter Issette The year 2020 has been a wild ride, especially for us seniors who were looking forward to the best year of the school career. Like many seniors, I was hoping for one last year to show everything I've learned and developed before going off into the world at large. I've experienced many great things this senior year such as my cross country and swim season. Published Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:54 pm
5351.	Political correctness has become incorrect I remember the first time I heard the phrase "politically correct" and saw its application. I believe it was 1992. I told my wife it was a fad that would surely fade, and that good sense would stomp it out. After all, people just aren't going to participate in foolishness but so long, I thought.And one generation later, "PC" is worse than I ever imagined. No one can say anything to anyone without processing it first to see if it is offensive. Profiteers and national media outlets are ready to yell "gotcha" at the first sniff of an "insensitive remark." Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:45 pm
5352.	NASHVILLE POLICE BRIEFS ARRESTS Ahmad Akeem Mercer - 4/20/2011 - charged with larceny from a motor vehicle Derrick Lashon Harrison - 4/18/2011 - charged with possesion of drug paraphernalia Published Tuesday, May 17, 2011 11:01 pm
5353.	It's time to let the garden battles begin It's that time of year when those who chose to shake off the winter blues, cabin fever and short days and embraced spring by planting stuff are starting to see the fruits of their labor.It's also that time of year when the garden battles begin.We are knee deep into the quagmire at home. Our version of the enemy is the Japanese beetle. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:21 pm
5354.	NCWC picks up a triumph VIRGINIA BEACH -- Adrian Moore poured in 30 points and Justin Tankelewicz added 22 to lead their North Carolina Wesleyan College men's basketball team to a 90-71 win over Frostburg State last Saturday in the 2016 Marlin Tip-Off Tournament hosted by Virginia Wesleyan. Moore, who had previously scored 29 points in last Friday's opener, was named to the All-Tournament team for his efforts.Versus FSU, the Bishops used a 22-6 run midway the first half to forge a 55-30 halftime advantage. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 23, 2016 10:33 pm
5355.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS Malicious conduct by prisoner reported at 100 N. Boddie St., Nashville on 1/22/26Identity fraud reported at 105 Drake St., Nashville on 1/23/26Larceny misdemeanor reported at 10696 E. NC 97, Rocky Mount on 1/23/26Larceny misdemeanor reported at 11331 Red Bud Rd., Castalia on 1/20/26 Published Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:32 pm
5356.	GOAT FEST IS SATURDAY! RED OAK - The 3rd annual GoatFest, a sanctioned barbecue cook-off event designed to fundraise for local cancer patients, gets its sizzle on Saturday, May 3rd at 624 Wollett Mill Road, a 23-acre goat farm in Nashville, from 2 to 6 p.m.Jason Knapp, event founder and homeowner at the GoatFest site, said this year's goal is $12,000, which will allow him to help 160 cancer patients with food gift cards. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:08 pm
5357.	Peachtree Community News The sounds of the old hymns resounded throughout the fellowship hall on Sunday Evening as young and old alike joined in singing together. A men’s quartet, composed of Jerry Hobgood, Linwood May, David Griffin and Pastor Whitehouse sang “I’ll Fly Away”. Then David whistled a hymn. Faye Vick sang a solo and all of the children participated in an action song, led by David May. The refreshments served were “out of this world’ delicious. There was hand churned ice cream in several flavors; ice cream pie and cup cakes; wonderful chocolate goodies and cakes. It was a fitting occasion, in the Baptist tradition, of a church commemorating its 200th anniversary in 2009. Jane May’s talent at the piano tied it all together. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:06 pm
5358.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On Sunday ‘Old Man Winter’ returned with low temperatures and winds that made outdoor activities unpleasant. Peachtree folks gathered at church to hear Pastor Whitehouse who chose as his sermon topic, “Give Jesus Christ His Full Glory”. It was based on scripture passage Luke 18: 9-14. He said that any righteousness that we might have is a gift of God. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, February 14, 2012 11:23 pm
5359.	Time flies when your children are growing up Regular readers know that the “Birthday Run” – that time from early April to early May– has now officially ended since the fourth birthday of our youngest child, Lowell, has come and gone. Kids under five change so rapidly, I had to go back and look at what I wrote about the little guy last year. I guess it shouldn’t be a surprise that so many things happened; after all, he added 25 percent to his age in just 12 months. I could fill this space by just completing all the things that were started last year. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 17, 2011 11:01 pm
5360.	Trump holds rally in downtown Rocky Mount ROCKY MOUNT - An estimated 6,400 people packed the Rocky Mount Event Center Oct. 30 amidst heavy security to attend a rally for President-Elect Donald Trump, beginning with remarks by attending officials at 11:15 a.m. and ending with a 1 p.m. speech by Trump that lasted nearly two hours. People were still streaming in at 11 and extra chairs had to be set up until finally, there was standing room only after all the stands were full. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:23 pm
5361.	2014 ELECTION: NC State Senate - District 04, 1 Senator Angela R. BryantProfession: Lawyer and Diversity and Organizational Development ConsultantFamily: Significant other, Lorenzo Ellis and two cats, Tiger Woods and Juney Bug; daughter of the late Alexander H. “Tuffy” and Ethel Lucas BryantHobbies: Dancing, Walking, playing the tamborine and other handheld percussion instruments Published Wednesday, October 29, 2014 11:34 pm
5362.	NC Treasure Hunters Campground opens A Nashville man who discovered a multitude of historic treasures on his land has transformed it into a campground for others to find valuables as well.Ross Fisher and his father Tim Fisher purchased around 17.5 acres of land in Hollister seven years ago. Fisher said the land was purchased so he and his father could search for gold and other relics.The land is known to be a part of the Portis Gold Mine which was the first gold mine in the eastern Carolina Belt. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 11, 2022 11:29 pm
5363.	Scots sail past North Carolina Wesleyan MARYVILLE, TENN. -- The Maryville College Fighting Scots amassed 489 total offensive yards en route to a 34-13 victory over USA South Conference foe North Carolina Wesleyan College last Saturday afternoon at MC’s Honaker Field. MC took very little time to light up the scoreboard. The Scots’ opening drive went 51 yards before Travis Felder fumbled at the Wesleyan 11-yard line as the Scots were ready to score. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 7, 2012 12:46 am
5364.	Intersections: God and Life A Godly life is one that is no longer seeking satisfaction through a sinful lifestyle but is now surrendered to God and His will.The Seven Habits of a Godly Life1. A Life of Prayer. We see this modeled by Jesus. CARLYLE HALL / Published Wednesday, December 4, 2019 10:42 pm
5365.	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
5366.	SIMPLY UNFORGETTABLE STANHOPE -- In addition to his limitless academic and athletic attributes, there is one underrated intangible that makes Southern Nash High School a special place.That's the fact that Southern has seen its share of fascinating, extroverted, everybody-is-my-friend storytellers -- and some of them were on stage last Saturday for the Inaugural Southern Nash Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony at the historic SNHS Gymnasium.But even some of those sage and savvy conversationalists were reduced to tears and silence due to the gravity of the moment when they approached the speaking podium. Staff Reports / Published Thursday, April 17, 2025 8:09 am
5367.	NCC meets with legislators Nash Community College was invited on behalf of the North Carolina Community College System to present an update to legislators in December regarding its successful developmental curricula redesign. System President Dr. Scott Ralls asked NCC President Dr. Bill Carver to share about the college’s progress in the redesign of developmental Math and English courses as part of the statewide Developmental Education Initiative. Published Tuesday, March 4, 2014 11:19 pm
5368.	Working for the common good, creating milestones LIFE, may have been TIME, once devoted a page or two in each issue to Milestones. Dying, having a birthday, or getting married were the most commonly reported milestones.Getting a driver's license is a milestone. Back in the day, 99 percent of pre-puberty males in Pamlico County knew how to drive a car long before they enrolled in driver's ed. I learned how not to ride the clutch on Burton Farm Road. It was a dirt road then, under the radar of the highway patrol. Boddie-Noel purchased the land and the farm is now Arlington Place. Upscale homes and cottages have replaced tobacco barns. Published Wednesday, July 15, 2015 11:02 pm
5369.	CENTENARIAN One of Nash County's native sons, Bronis L. Avent, is about to turn 100 years old on September 2nd. For all he has seen and done, from North Carolina to California, and from North Africa to Japan, Avent's main tenets that he lives by are these: "Treat everyone how you want to be treated," and "Take time to make time to check on your folks."Avent's story would make a book. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:03 pm
5370.	Former Eastpointe CEO gets prison sentence The former Chief Financial Officer of Eastpointe Human Services was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for embezzlement. William Robert Canupp, 58, of Richlands, was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard on August 9 in federal court to 42 minutes in prison and three years of supervised release and restitution in the amount of $731,180 for conspiracy to commit federal program fraud, wire fraud and tax fraud. Canupp pled guilty to the charges on March 17, 2017. Published Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:25 pm
5371.	POSTERS SPUR CONTROVERSY A gun shop has opened in downtown Nashville, causing a controversy over the marketing material the owner has chosen to display. Nashville Guns celebrated its official opening last week with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. The business has been open for a little over a month. Dennis Nielsen said he wanted to open a business in Nashville that would help the community. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:40 pm
5372.	Kevin Costner, baseball, westerns and movies There seems to have been a lot of Kevin Costner on TV lately. And that’s okay by me. I’ve watched very little television programming in the last 18 months while I’ve been in school. As it turns out, I survived nicely. However, I am still a sucker for movies, and always have been. I guess it goes back to my childhood, when movies were a treat, and I loved a good story, whether it came from a book or the big screen. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:46 pm
5373.	County begins rehab project in downtown Nash County officials have officially started work on renovation of its properties on Washington Street in Nashville. The group of buildings is being remodeled to accommodate new facilities for the Nash County Home Health Agency, which is currently located at Station Square in Rocky Mount. The new renovations will cost the county roughly $191,550. Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:43 pm
5374.	Local woman’s dog, Charlie, survives oral cancer Charlie is a black Labrador Retriever. He runs around the back yard of his home in Rocky Mount with the energy of a typical six-month old puppy. But Charlie isn’t an ordinary puppy. At just four months old, Charlie was diagnosed with cancer. Charlie had only been with his new owner, Joni Moss, for just over a month when Dr. Ann McGowan, of Benvenue Animal Hospital, noticed the swelling on his right chin. Moss had just gotten Charlie from a breeder near Concord, NC after friends had insisted her yellow Lab, Roxy, would be happier with a friend to play around with. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:07 pm
5375.	Brooklyn Community News I was invited by my daughter to attend a Hunger Banquet at North Carolina Wesleyan College on Nov. 17, 2010. In accepting this invitation, my initial thought was that I was going to attend a banquet, enjoy some good food, meet new people, hear a motivational speech about the hunger issue in the world, and then give a donation to an organization that focuses on the issue, before going home. LENA SESSOMS / Published Tuesday, December 14, 2010 10:59 pm
5376.	In Their Own Words: Seniors, coaches reflect on end to spring season Wayne Holloman I was really upset about the season ending early. You never imagine anything like that happening, so there was like no preparation for it at all, which made it that much harder to accept. You go from grinding each day and loving what you are doing to being told in the blink of an eye that it's over. I think that's what made it so hard to accept, that it was like the rug was yanked out from under everyone. Published Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:42 pm
5377.	Red Oak property owners submit rezoning request Red Oak's town board members were informed of a rezoning request from property owners at its monthly meeting Monday night.Town Clerk Tracy Shearin described the situation, "This is really just preliminary to let [the board] be aware of what's going on. They [homeowners in Red Oak Hills and Hunter's Point subdivisions] are asking for the entire area that is currently zoned R30-MH, to be rezoned R30. JESSICA SMITH, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, March 21, 2018 10:36 pm
5378.	County oks business zoning near Sandy Cross Nash County Commissioners, in a 4-3 vote, approved a rezoning request that will allow a coin-operated business to locate in an existing facility on South NC Highway 58. The request was by Dennis Langley, who owns the property at 7442 S. NC Highway 58, just outside of Nashville in between Nashville and Sandy Cross. Langley was asking to rezone just under an acre from RA-40 to RC-Conditional Use to allow a coin-operated amusement business. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:49 pm
5379.	Soccer Season Ends NASHVILLE -- This past Saturday was the last day of the regular season at Glover Park for the Town of Nashville Youth Soccer League. The three-year-olds have come a long way this season. In the first game, Providence Bank played Murray Auto and Tire. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 30, 2019 10:19 pm
5380.	We’ll always cherish memories of “Peggy Jane” According to the dictionary, one’s legacy is something handed down by a predecessor. But reflecting back on the fun times my family has had over many years, I have to believe there’s more to one’s legacy than material things. For instance, making a difference in another person’s life during our time here on Earth, or working to change something that benefits others, but mostly the precious time we spend with each other. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, November 25, 2008 11:23 pm
5381.	New left lane law might mean progress If you think the state legislature has been pretty worthless overall, take heart. A new bill is in the works that will certain cross party lines and benefit all of society.Senate Bill 303 -- No Hs, no Bs no 2s -- would slap a $200 fine on drivers who drive below the speed limit in the left lane or "impede the flow of traffic," unless the driver is passing or getting ready to make a left turn.Just to clarify: this does refer to four lane roads, not the two lanes that make up most of the county. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 22, 2017 10:29 pm
5382.	Banana splits for supper can be scary Just one of those weeks when my mind starts to wonder on a variety of topics ... •Were April Showers a casualty of the economy? Does that mean we will have a Recession-adjusted amount of May Flowers? •I’ve noticed that in the last several weeks when I go out to work in the field, there are two buzzards circling overhead almost everytime. This brings up three key questions: 1. What do they know that I don’t? 2. What’s for lunch? 3. Why does anyone watch “Dancing with the Stars”? Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 20, 2010 11:08 pm
5383.	Nash taxes to rise by 4 cents A property tax increase barely slipped through Monday morning during Nash County's regular board meeting, as the board voted 4-3 to approve a four-cents property tax increase. The increase is one-cents lower than the five-cents that was proposed in the 2006-2007 budget and two-cents lower than what was originally discussed. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 6, 2006 11:54 pm
5384.	Peachtree Community News It was a glorious Homecoming Day at Peachtree. The weather was gorgeous. The fellowship was cordial. The food was plentiful and delicious. It was a wonderful time of renewing old acquaintances and making new friends. The Homecoming Committee is to be commended. Those serving on that committee are Patricia Wood, Melba Hobgood and Drew Griffin. By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, October 2, 2007 10:50 pm
5385.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The gathering song for worship at Peachtree on Sunday Morning was “Glorify Thy Name”. It was accompanied by Jane May at the piano. Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon title “What ’ch gonna Do About It?” It was based on Galatians 6: 6-10. He said that the spiritual implications of recent events show that we need to seek first the Kingdom of God. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:50 pm
5386.	Spring Hope library to move this month The Town of Spring Hope Library is set to move to the Spaulding Family Resource Center by the end of the month.The town board during Monday's meeting unanimously approved a cooperative agreement with Spaulding in which the town will forgo certain property taxes and make improvements to the building in exchange for Spaulding housing the library.Spaulding is a nonprofit organization set up at the former high school of the same name on Pine Street. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 5, 2023 10:23 pm
5387.	SANDY CROSS NEWS This past week at Cooper's Elementary School, students and staff celebrated the 100th day of school for the 2019-2020 year. Ms. Joyner in the computer lab wore a shirt with 100 computer keys attached. There were also shirts and pants in the school with the number 100 represented in buttons, popcorn, wiggly eyes, sequins, pompom balls, numbers, emoticons, band-aids, gray hairs, bubble gum, play money, smartees, bubble wrap, words and more. What fun! EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, February 12, 2020 10:26 pm
5388.	More thoughts on library, town hall building plans Let's clear out the notebook this week ... Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:47 am
5389.	NASH CO. REC UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services spring sports scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 9, 2018 10:59 pm
5390.	N.C. State Fair starts Friday Final preparations are under way for the 2006 N.C. State Fair, which is set for Oct. 13-22, and things are shaping up for plenty of fun-filled family activities, livestock competitions and displays, and the ever-popular buffet of food choices. Published Tuesday, October 10, 2006 11:15 pm
5391.	Be careful how you answer that question Since I began writing this column and have become so famous, life has certainly changed for me. For instance, when I go in a restaurant these days, very often people will come up to me, with a smile on their face and a pen and pad in their hands and say, “What can I get for you tonight?” Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:44 pm
5392.	NNHS LEGEND Retired Northern Nash High School coach Bobby BT Dunn celebrated his 85th birthday Saturday surrounded by hundreds of well-wishers including former student Gov. Roy Cooper.Cooper honored Dunn, the school's boys basketball coach in the 1970s and '80s, by calling him his "coach, teacher and friend" during an event held in Brown Auditorium at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:28 pm
5393.	Seeing old friends is worth it sometimes There is an old expression regarding medical procedures that most everyone around these parts has probably heard, and it clarifies the distinction between major and minor surgery.Minor surgery is when someone you know is being operated on; major surgery is when you are the one facing an operation.As someone who managed to evade even so much as an IV or regular medication for nearly half a century, I recently lived this exact frame of mind. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:38 pm
5394.	Wesley Men rally for victory ROCKY MOUNT -- The Wesley Men rallied for 7 runs in the game's final two stanzas as they overcame an early 4-0 lead by the Pizza Inn gang to take home a 7-4 win in Thursday night in Rocky Mount Major League Little League action. The Methodist rode a 13-hit attack and the strong right arm of a late-arriving Tevin Jones as they handed the hard hitting Pizza 'eaters their first loss of the young season. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018 10:47 pm
5395.	NC Wesleyan seasons end WINCHESTER, VA. -- Freshman Domarius Thomas tallied his first career double-double last Tuesday night, but it was not enough as the North Carolina Wesleyan men’s basketball team dropped an 83-77 decision to Shenandoah in the first round of the 2009 USA South Conference Tournament. Thomas netted 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Bishops, who finish the season with a 14-12 overall record. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:13 pm
5396.	Growth prompts staffing concerns NASHVILLE - New software to centralize employment actions and a third-party study of town departments are what Nashville's Human Resources Department is asking for in the upcoming fiscal year 24-25 budget, because "Nashville is proliferating," according to Trey Sanderson, Human Resources Director.Sanderson made a presentation at the March 19 Budget Retreat session of the Nashville Town Council, stating that since he had only been there three months, he was best equipped to speak of current needs rather than past accomplishments. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 27, 2024 10:12 pm
5397.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a beautiful summer morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon topic was, “Don’t Lose heart, but Always Pray.” It was based on a parable of Jesus found in Luke 18:1-8. It refers to the Second Coming of Jesus, which will be sudden and unexpected. To strengthen faith we must maintain an active prayer life. Do not grow weary of praying. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:46 pm
5398.	NASH CO. PARKS AND REC SOCCER NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Soccer Season: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 29, 2013 11:02 pm
5399.	The short happy life of Matthew Crawley Say it ain’t so, Laura Linney. Just as Matthew Crawley was getting around the wicket — his long fought-for wife had just delivered his long hoped-for baby — he gets careless on the highway, has an accident, gets crushed and dies in the closing minutes of the season finale. What a way to go. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, February 19, 2013 10:46 pm
5400.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS Mary Ann Holland is off again visiting with her sister Carol in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her sister is a master quilter and Mary Ann went for some of her expertise!! Mary Ann have a safe trip, have fun and hurry home. You are missed!Micah Boseman, a 2nd grader at Red Oak Elementary, received the Academic Excellence Award, Accelerated Reader Award (Leaders Are Readers), Most Caring Award, and Perfect Attendance Award. Micah is the son of Wayne and Gretchen Boseman. Way to go Micah, good job! JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:46 pm