The Nashville Graphic

5501.	Some teachers make long lasting impressions That day arrived on Monday, that day that causes teachers and students to moan and groan and many parents to cheer — school was back in session. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:06 pm
5502.	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
5503.	NASH COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS The ACS CAN bus will be traveling coast to coast in 2008, bringing your cancer message to the candidates. Your generous donation can help us visit all 48 contiguous states, hundreds of cities, and tens of thousands of people. We have asked the bus stop here in Rocky Mount. We need your help. Published Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:05 pm
5504.	Big payout at Co. Line ELM CITY -- County Line Raceway, as everyone knows made a schedule change to bring in the Ultimate Super Late Model Series last Saturday night. With top stars such as Chris “Smokey” Madden, Casey Roberts, Casey Barrow and Daniel Baggerly on tap to show up, a lot of the local boys would also make the attempt to make the big show tonight. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:59 pm
5505.	New Indiana Jones movie is a winner Maybe it is because I hadn’t been to a movie in almost a decade that didn’t have an animated star. Maybe it is because TV is just so lame now. Or, maybe I’m just getting older. But I’m not afraid to say it — I went to see “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” and I liked it. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:38 pm
5506.	County Line moves racing up to Friday ELM CITY -- Due to the forecast of imminent rain in the area last Saturday, County Line Raceway made the call early to have the Final/Double Points night on Friday. With points championships on the line, $1,000 for PL Woodard Pure Stock V8 division and the final race of the Barnes Equipment Fast Five with $2,000 going to the winner, everyone was excited as they rolled through the gates. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 22, 2013 10:55 pm
5507.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS JULY 25 - JULY 29 Howard Landon Hoggard and Shannon Lynn Hoggard to Melissa Berg and Jason Berg; Raven Ridge, Block A, Lot 2Fernando Guadarrama and Reyna Elizabeth Perez Manzanares to Reyna Elizabeth Perez Manzanares and Fernando Guadarrama; Lot 11, Green Pond Loop RoadJocelin Yoana Linares Romero, Gabriela Romero, Gabriela Romero Rosas and Antonio Negrellos Hernandez to Josue Romero Martin; 5459 Stone Whitley Road, Middlesex Published Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10:26 pm
5508.	Northern set to host jamboree RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School will host its 2013 Boys Soccer Preseason Jamboree on Aug. 15 at the NNHS Soccer Complex.Other participating teams will be Southern Nash, D.H. Conley and Corinth Holders.Admission is $5 per person, and concessions will be available. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, August 6, 2013 11:12 pm
5509.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS Folks, it's the last week at home for most of our little aventonians! Summer is ending and school is beginning. I know you will not believe this, but truly all Aventonian adults know how you feel. We've been there....done that. We also remember that after the first week of school, summer is all forgotten and it's "almost" like you've been in school forever. Cheer up! Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before you know it. I promise! JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:08 pm
5510.	Blooming Festival is next weekend NASHVILLE - Nashville's showcase event, the Blooming Festival, is underway, still growing and improving after 26 years. Organized by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, the Festival begins with its carnival, located in the parking lot next to the Nash County Courthouse. Unlimited carnival rides with the purchase of a $25 wristband starts Wednesday night, May 8, and continues Thursday night, May 9. Normal ticket prices will apply for rides Friday night starting at 5:30 and Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. There will be cotton candy and traditional carnival food in the carnival area. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:43 pm
5511.	Marker honors Kay Kyser, King of Swing A king of the swing era of big band music, Kay Kyser, was recently recognized with a N.C. Highway Historical Marker in his hometown. James Kern "Kay" Kyser was born in Rocky Mount and went on to become perhaps the best-known bandleader in America during the 1930s and 40s. Kyser was honored on October 5 with a state highway historical marker at the site of his boyhood home, where the First United Methodist Church annex in Rocky Mount now stands. Published Wednesday, October 24, 2018 10:30 pm
5512.	Bailey Elementary School Honor Roll lists Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2016-2017 school year.The following students at Bailey Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, May 17, 2017 11:36 pm
5513.	Spring Hope mayor builds new advisory board For the first time ever, the mayor of Spring Hope has an advisory board to help bring forth issues of the town and ideas to rectify them to the board of commissioners. The plan to form an advisory board came to Mayor Kyle Pritchard after he said while campaigning for the seat, many residents indicated they were dissatisfied of feeling unheard at the town hall monthly meetings. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:35 pm
5514.	ROGER BONE ROCKY MOUNT – Roger Bone, 69, President of Bone International, Inc. and Bone and Associates, who became one of North Carolina’s most respected legislative lobbyists during a career in public service that spanned more than thirty years, died January 25, 2009 after a courageous 8 month battle with cancer. Published Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:24 pm
5515.	Swimming schedule finalized NASH COUNTY -- The Nash-Halifax Swim League will kick off its summer season on June 14. Participants will be Nash Rec, Birchwood, Westridge, Roanoke Valley and Benvenue Country Club. The campaign will close with the annual N-HSL Championships on July 28 at the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:59 pm
5516.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS Aventon may be small in size, but the hearts of Aventonians are huge. There isn’t one person in this community we couldn’t call for help without receiving it. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that in this busy, busy world, there are people that really care. JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:49 pm
5517.	Southern picks up a triumph STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School's boys soccer team, coached by Carlos Barron, opened its 2017 schedule with a home victory Monday afternoon against backyard rival Bunn.The Firebirds secured two first-half penalty kicks from Ezekiel Mendoza and went on to deliver a 5-0 decision over the Wildcats.Justin Vazquez, Robinson Ochoa and freshman Elliot Resendiz also found the back of the net for Barron's squad. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:25 pm
5518.	Combined Red Oak Elementary/Swift Creek Elem. Bus Route Published Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:02 pm
5519.	SN coach declines E-W post GREENSBORO - Southern Nash head football coach Brian Foster has decided not to participate as an assistant coach for the 2008 North Carolina Coaches Association East All-Star Football team. The NCCA has announced Foster’s replacement -- Wayne Inman of Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:53 pm
5520.	Nash County Sheriff Jenkins retires Honorable. Encouraging. Tough. Loving. Fair. Grateful. Dedicated. Those are some of the words employees of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office used to describe former Nash County Sheriff Dick Jenkins at a retirement celebration last week. Jenkins retired last week with over 30 years in law enforcement. Nine of those years were spent as Nash County’s Sheriff. Keith Stone took over as Nash County’s Sheriff on Monday, when he was officially sworn in. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 3, 2014 11:40 pm
5521.	Home Run showdown scheduled BUNN -- A Home Run Derby will be held April 17 at the Bunn High School Baseball Field. All proceeds will benefit the Duke University Hospital Epilepsy Center. The event is part of a senior project at BHS by Stormi Barham, whose brother, Joshua, was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2008. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:54 pm
5522.	Post 58 alive in playoffs ROCKY MOUNT -- Facing elimination on two different occasions, the Rocky Mount Coleman-Pitt Post 58 baseball team rallied to defeat Cary Post 67 last week in the opening round of the American Legion State Baseball Playoffs.Last Thursday, Post 58 fell 15-13 in a high-scoring showdown, but evened the best-of-three series on Friday with a 13-10 triumph.In the deciding matchup last Saturday, Post 58 used a late rally to win the series with a 10-9 triumph. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 8, 2014 11:07 pm
5523.	Spring Hope fights blight, charges fines SPRING HOPE- Code Enforcement, particularly for commercial buildings, is getting tighter in Spring Hope, with more non-compliant property owners getting 'called into the office' and/or fined somewhere in the process.Town commissioners got an update at their March 3 meeting from Shawn Lucas, Code Enforcer, who said several property owners had skipped out on scheduled meetings, with a result of applied penalties. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:21 pm
5524.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Ola Mae B. Bobbitt to Carlyle C. Hall Jr. and Jodie G. Hall; 5.591 acres of NC Highway 58 S; $51,500Pop Homes - RDU, LLC to Abby Hall Boykin; 3846 Baker Pond Trail, Nashville; $300,000Fortner Properties, LLC to Larry Ronald Revis Jr. and Mandy Revis; Whitley Crossing Subdivision, Phase 2, Lot 9 Published Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:20 pm
5525.	What happened to leadership and gatekeepers? Christmas time is always busy. Before you know it- you've attended a zillion events, shopped 'til you dropped and then you find yourself trying to catch your breath for the New Year. There is a sense of euphoria that you'll find an abundance of time to get caught up and organized since all the hustle and bustle of the holidays are now well behind you. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 10:28 pm
5526.	40 Years of The Graphic hasn't been enough I was going through yet another container of things from my late parents' house recently. Inside one was a cartoon drawn by a former Nashville Graphic staffer that pictured me losing newspaper-filled mailbags on Boddie Street out of the back of a pickup truck.That death trap and environmental hazard had no tailgate or much of a floorboard. It took a lot of revving in the alley and standing on the clutch at a certain angle to prevent a choke-off, the worst humiliation for a teenage male in the 1980s. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:25 pm
5527.	Take a break from the crazy -let's focus on the weird It's a time in the land, as my Mama would say. Which is another way to simply put it: we are living in crazy times, and they are getting crazy. That's why we need to re-visit News of the Weird. Sources are listed where possible, and these things actually happened.•Columbia County (PA) District Judge Craig Long felt the need to post a sign outside his courtroom in January informing visitors that they should not wear pajamas to court. However, even Judge Long acknowledged that his admonition was not enforceable and that he was merely trying to encourage minimal standards. [WNEP-TV] Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:58 pm
5528.	NC’s Price qualifies for states WILSON -- Nash Central’s Kaley Price qualified for the states after a fourth-place finish at last weekend’s Class 3-A East Regional Girls Tennis Tournament at the Barton College Courts.Price reached the semifinals before falling 6-1, 6-1 to C.B. Aycock’s Ashton Walker. She retired in the consolation match due to an injury. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 22, 2013 10:55 pm
5529.	Easley has been disappointing during UNC deal There is a moment in the classic film Happy Gilmore that is so pertinent to the biggest story in our area so far this year, the possibility of turning N. C. Wesleyan College into UNC-Rocky Mount. It's the part where Happy decides to join the pro golf tour and finds out that he has to have a caddy. So, he goes out into the parking lot, finds a goofy looking teenager and hires him to caddy. He gives the new hire one important instruction, "Your job is to keep me from doing something stupid." Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:40 pm
5530.	Southern Nash High School honor rolls Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2016-2017 school year.The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, June 28, 2017 10:59 pm
5531.	Nash Arts welcomes blues artist Slam Allen Nash Arts Center is gearing up for a very busy February welcoming back members of Guitars and Friends to its stage on Saturday, Feb. 14th plus announcing the rebirth of its famous Nashville Showcase Series featuring Grammy nominated singer-songwriter and New York Blues Hall of Fame Master Inductee Slam Allen performing the first show on Thursday, Feb. 19th. Published Wednesday, January 14, 2015 10:48 pm
5532.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Rainwater Limited Liability Co. to Brian Ellithorpe and Kristen Jean Ellithorpe; 9946 Bear Run Lane, Middlesex; $380,000Patrick W. Lamm to Patrick W. Lamm Living Trust and Patrick W. Lamm; 2535 Whitetail Road, NashvillePatrick Lamm to Patrick W. Lamm Living Trust and Patrick W. Lamm; 3751 Baker Farm Pond Trail, NashvilleStarlight Homes North Carolina, LLC to Henrietta Thomas McKnight; 1554 Pond Overlook Drive, Nashville; $282,000 Published Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:12 pm
5533.	Peachtree Community News The Pumpkin Festival proved to be an exciting event for Peachtree folks. Featured in the parade as Miss Spring Hope, was Bethany Barnes, the granddaughter of Maxine Whitley who is a Peachtree Church member. Forrest Wilds was the winner of the mini-bike which was donated by Jerry and Melba Hobgood. By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, October 9, 2007 11:04 pm
5534.	SN Wins Tri-Match LOUISBURG -- Fueled by a strong performance from medalist Jacob Kearny, Southern Nash was able to take first place in the team competition during last Tuesday's Big East Conference boys golf match at The River Golf Club in Franklin County.Kearny fashioned a solid 44 on the challenging layout to help the Firebirds close with 192 strokes -- four shots ahead of runner-up Franklinton. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 31, 2021 10:52 pm
5535.	Nashville Elementary announces honor rolls Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year.The following students at Nashville Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10:13 pm
5536.	Locals honor MLK, Jr. NASHVILLE - Close to 300 people gathered for fellowship, food and a shared sense of purpose Monday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. The annual event is hosted by the Willing Workers Club of Nashville in partnership with the Nash County Democratic Cluster Precincts. The gathering ran from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the O.D. Moore Building at 808 S. Alston Street. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:25 pm
5537.	NASH COUNTY REC HOOPS RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department Youth Basketball League: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 19, 2014 12:59 pm
5538.	Central Getting Started ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central notched one run in the bottom of the first but couldn't dent the plate the rest of the way en route to being defeated by Bunn by a 7-1 total on Monday in high school baseball action on the NCHS campus.Bunn never trailed after delivering three runs in the top of the first thanks in part to a Jordan Payne RBI double, along with a leadoff single from Nick Sanders.The Bulldogs also committed a costly throwing error as part of the uprising. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 9, 2016 11:02 pm
5539.	Peachtree Community News Next Sunday, March 29, the Snyder Memorial Baptist Youth Choir of Fayetteville will lead the morning worship service at Peachtree. This choir is made up of 100 voices under the direction of Larry Dickens. They have participated in national; and international choir festivals. The group will be giving the first performance of their Spring Tour at Peachtree Baptist Church. A cordial invitation is given to all to attend this 11 a.m. worship service. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:52 pm
5540.	Swimming campaign scheduled ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash County’s high school swimming squads will kick off the 2007-08 season Friday with a NEW-6 Conference event at the Rocky Mount YMCA. The complete season schedule is as follows: From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:53 pm
5541.	Nashville takes steps to improve sewer outfall NASHVILLE - The issue of Nashville's aging and hard-to-get at Stoney Creek sewer outfall line has a new solution: replacement with a larger pipe along with better access. Town council members selected that from among three options after hearing the results of a feasibility study at the April 8 meeting, with the next step being to find an engineering company to work out the project design. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:08 pm
5542.	Peachtree Community News Sunday Morning turned out to be sunny and bitterly cold. Our expectations of snow, which the weather man had been predicting for about a week, were crushed. One fellow remarked that he had made a special trip to the store just to purchase sugar so that he could make his snow cream. He was sorely disappointed that he didn’t have any snow so that he could stir up the delicacy. Wonder how many people can recall making snow cream? By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, January 22, 2008 10:49 pm
5543.	GRADUATION 2018 Over 1,000 seniors with Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools turned their tassells on Saturday, as they graduated from four area high schools. Ceremonies were held at Southern Nash High School, Rocky Mount High School, Northern Nash High School and Nash Central High School. Family, friends, teachers, board members and district administrators gathered to celebrate the success of the graduates. Published Wednesday, June 13, 2018 10:46 pm
5544.	Amusement parks can bring the kid out in you As I stepped into the elevator, I felt the unsteadiness of the floor beneath me. The operator looked like a villain from a James Bond movie. We ascended quickly, leaving the solid, safe Earth behind. When we reached the top and the doors opened, the breeze came through the elevator and created a sense of motion at the top. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, July 31, 2012 11:33 pm
5545.	Nurse aides recognized at NCC ceremony Nash Community College held a recognition ceremony on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 to honor students completing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II training. The event was held at Nash Community College in Brown Auditorium.Upon graduation, Nurse Aide I students are equipped with basic nursing skills to provide care for patients, residents and clients in a health care setting. Published Wednesday, January 24, 2018 10:32 pm
5546.	Nashville Elementary School announces honor roll list Nashville Elementary has announced its third six weeks honor roll. Published Tuesday, March 11, 2008 11:02 pm
5547.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS A message from Pastor Gene Whitehouse of Peachtree Baptist Church.I quoted a scripture in my sermon yesterday, "Expect Jesus to Come!" from John's gospel: "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:35). FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:10 pm
5548.	Southern Nash Middle School Honor Roll List Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year.The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, January 10, 2018 10:17 pm
5549.	Pitcher’s duel goes to RM ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount’s baseball team got solid pitching and just enough hitting during its first week of NEW 6 Conference season action to grab the top spot in the league. The Gryphons (9-1, 2-0) opened league play last Tuesday evening with a 2-0 win at Northern Nash that began and ended as an outstanding pitching duel between two Division I-bound lefties -- the Knights’ Tyler Joyner and the Gryphons’ Hobbs Johnson. Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:05 pm
5550.	Spring Hope residents contest violation fees SPRING HOPE - The issues of unapproved shipping containers, blighted properties and zoning violation fines go hand-in-hand for the town of Spring Hope, with residents so afflicted appearing at the Jan. 5 board of commissioners meeting to ask for help- or forgiveness- for their fines. Their answer about fines was the same: to waive them not possible - because of state statute - but it is possible for the town not to pursue the debt, with one option an enforceable lien on the property. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:35 pm
5551.	Mabel Roberson McIntyre Published Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:10 am
5552.	A pinch of chew was scarier than Ouija! Let me take you back to a dark and stormy night of my childhood, right around Halloween. I think I was in fifth or sixth grade.My best friend Kelly invited a few friends over to his house for a sleepover. But this was no ordinary sleepover: Kelly was going to fulfill a "lifelong dream" of having a "real séance."Me: You know that stuff's not real. And, it's like devil stuff. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 30, 2019 10:19 pm
5553.	Hurt temporarily withdraws rezoning request NASHVILLE - A decided lack of trust on the part of some members of the public permeated a recent public hearing on a rezoning application to turn a house into office space. Nearby residents were vocal at both the March 3rd council meeting and an earlier planning board meeting, stating that they are afraid the developer is going to try for apartment complexes.In the end, the application was withdrawn in favor of submitting a new one asking for conditional rezoning. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:07 pm
5554.	Spring Hope bumps tax rate 3 cents Spring Hope commissioners continued to debate a tax increase Monday night in order to balance the 2015-2016 budget. The final result was a 3-1 vote to implement a 3 cent increase which brings the general fund budget to $1,063,597 and the town's tax rate to 63 cents per $100 valuation.Spring Hope's tax rate of 76 cents in 2002 had been reduced to 57 cents until a tax increase was necessary last year. Last year, Spring Hope's board initially rejected a tax increase recommended by Town Manager John Holpe but later found it necessary to add 3 cents to its tax rate. JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:44 pm
5555.	SOUTHERN NASH HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2016-2017 school year. The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:36 pm
5556.	RMHS claims track crowns WILSON -- Rocky Mount’s girls and boys track teams swept the 18th Annual Wilson Daily Times Track Classic April 26 at Beddingfield High School. The Rocky Mount boys barely outpointed second place Nash Central 112 to 101, while RMHS’ girls won going away with 141 points -- well ahead of second place Nash Central with 72. Southern Nash also participated in the meet -- finishing fourth in the boys action with 47 points. The Ladybirds were third with 61. By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspodent / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008 2:31 am
5557.	Nash County holds public hearing after land acquisition NASHVILLE - In a case of what appears to the be "the tail wagging the dog," Nash County officials held public hearings last week on two major land purchases - for the new Southern Nash Middle School and for an adjacent property to Nash Community College - where purchase contracts have already been signed.In the case of the land purchase for Nash Community College, the county drew some heat for the hefty purchase price and resulted in another split vote of approval by commissioners. NANCY M. WEST, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 16, 2026 9:57 pm
5558.	NASH COUNTY REC HOOPS UPDATES NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball League: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 11, 2014 11:06 pm
5559.	Brantley kids take another turn at filling column It’s been a few weeks since my kids — Holly, 8; Kent 3; and Lowell 1 — filled this space. That in itself is remarkable since enough things happen around the house to write a column each week. Of course, much of what goes on has to be censored for content, disgustability and the fact that my wife has to approve all columns. What follows is the most recent publishable material: Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:24 pm
5560.	Nash adds new animal control admin position NASHVILLE - In order to provide "more consistent day to day administrative oversight" of the Pet Connection Center, Nash commissioners have authorized creation of a new position: Animal Services Director, with a suggested mid-point salary of $89,397.Monday's decision by county leaders was not without controversy, however, as the decision to approve creation of the brand-new position was by split vote and also entails an upcoming salary discussion for the Building Safety and Security Director Chris Cary, whose salary had a 4% increase to account for his initially planned shelter supervision. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 8, 2026 10:22 pm
5561.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News 12/30/07–For the call to worship, our choir sang “Emmanuel/His Name Is Higher.” Hymns of worship were “To God Be the Glory” and “Onward Christian Soldiers.” After the offering and offertory prayer, we all sang the Doxology in praise to God. By ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:21 pm
5562.	NASH COUNTY RECREATION REPORT NASH COUNTY -- Here are the latest results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s basketball and indoor soccer seasons: From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:21 pm
5563.	Will Kimbrough to perform at Nash Arts Center January 17 In January one of pop music’s most under appreciated songwriter/artists Will Kimbrough will make a special solo appearance on Thursday, January 17 at the Nash Arts Center, 100 E. Washington St. For tickets to the 8 p.m. show, call 252-459-4734. Tickets are $25 for non-members, $20 for members. Amy Loftus will open and Kimbrough will be performing songs from his just released EP and last year’s pop manifesto Americanitis. CONTRIBUTED / Published Tuesday, December 25, 2007 11:21 pm
5564.	Nash Co. to kick off Sept. 21 RED OAK -- The new Nash County Knights 12-Year-Old Youth Team will kick off its inaugural campaign on Sept. 21 with a home game against Selma.The Knights will take part in the Johnston County Football League this fall. Northern will play five league games -- all at home at Death Valley on the campus of Northern Nash High School. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, September 10, 2013 10:37 pm
5565.	NASH COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS Next Team Captain’s Meeting - April 3. Thurs. @ 6:30 Englewood Baptist Church. Remember the top 4 teams that have turned in the most money by this date will have their team name on the back of our T-shirts this year! Save your clear plastic 2 liter drink bottles and bring as they are needed for our luminaries. Kids Walk Registration deadline is also Thursday, April 3. Published Tuesday, April 1, 2008 11:12 pm
5566.	RMA announces honor roll list Rocky Mount Academy has announced its Third Trimester Honor Roll Published Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:26 pm
5567.	Southern basketball will open STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School's boys and girls basketball seasons were scheduled to begin Tuesday with road contests at Corinth Holders.SN's complete ledger is follows, with home events listed in CAPS: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 25, 2015 1:37 am
5568.	NEW-6 tourney kicks off ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount's boys basketball coaching staff must have let out a large collective sigh at the end of its game Monday night. After all, the Gryphons put an end to their three-game losing streak and kept their playoff hopes alive. RMHS got 23 points and 12 rebounds from freshman forward Tashawn Mabry as the Gryphons beat SouthWest Edgecombe 65-57 in the opening round of the NEW 6 Basketball Tournament at Nash Central. By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, February 14, 2007 12:08 am
5569.	Peachtree Community News This Labor Day week-end was the time for the last fling of summer. Many Peachtree folks were away at the beach, in the mountains or just relaxing before school begins in earnest. But there was good attendance at church, including several visitors. Pastor Whitehouse delivered Part II of his sermon, “It’s Going to Cost You Everything”. This was based on the scripture passage from Romans 13: 8-10. He pointed out that religion is empty if it does not compel you to reach out to those who are hurting around you. His final point was that Love is God’s medicine for the world. By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, September 2, 2008 10:47 pm
5570.	Nashville Elementary Honor Rolls Nashville Elementary School recently released its A and A/B Honor Roll for the second six weeks. Published Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:21 pm
5571.	County adds $1.3 million to budget NASHVILLE - Just prior to Nash County's FY 27 budget hearing June 1st - with the budget scheduled for adoption June 15th - 7 new line-item additions, most coming from the Sheriff's Office- got thrown in the pot. Each was heavily debated by commissioners with individual consensus votes taken. After Monday's action, another $1.3 million was added, bringing the total county budget to $162,037,492. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2026 10:19 pm
5572.	Local youth continues 12th year of annual toy drive There will be smiles on an abundant of children's faces this holiday season thanks to an annual toy drive created 12 years ago by a boy with a heart of gold.Nash County resident Joshua Moore started Joshua's Toy Drive when he was just seven years old. His father Greg Moore said Joshua received so many toys from his grandparents around Christmas time, some he did not even play with. He said Joshua was very fortunate as a child, knew he would receive more playthings, and wanted to give the toys to people who needed it. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:48 pm
5573.	N-RM Early College Honor Lists Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2015-2016 School Year.The following students at Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:19 pm
5574.	Coffee really could in fact be a lifesaver It's been a classic love story, really.I'll never forget the moment we met. An early winter storm had blown into the area and paralyzed the state from here to Raleigh. We had a baby daughter to worry about, so I kept our generator running. This required me to go outside, add fuel, kick the machine, and curse every three hours or so. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, November 7, 2018 10:54 pm
5575.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Dwelling Place Properties, LLC to Ascend Development, LLC; 1031 Liberty Street, Rocky Mount; $19,000Adams Homes AEC, LLC to Chevaris Lavar Jennett; 4970 Golden Willow Drive, Battleboro; $373,000D.R. Horton, Inc. to Yiquan Lin and Yanfen Zhu; Saddlebrook Subdivision, Lot 17Tyler Dunn, Samantha M. Dunn and Samantha Dunn to Pam Alford Privette; 10354 Pasture Road, Middlesex; $285,000 Published Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:03 pm
5576.	Nash-UNC posts $15 million loss At a meeting of the board of Nash UNC Health Care earlier this month, CFO Al Hooks presented a final accounting of the 2014 budget year which revealed a $15,524,707 loss in income from operations. The hospital had already braced for a bad year and had budgeted for a roughly 5 million dollar loss for the 2014 fiscal year. However, the actual loss more than tripled projections. AMELIA HARPER, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:09 pm
5577.	Fishing to be free on 4th of July RALEIGH -- On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state's best outdoor activities for free.Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., offers residents and out-of-state visitors the opportunity to fish without having to purchase a license; however, all other fishing regulations apply, such as length and daily possession limits, as well as bait and tackle restrictions. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:40 pm
5578.	Big East releases basketball teams NASH COUNTY -- Nash County athletes dominated the 2011-12 Big East Conference All-Conference Basketball teams, which were released Monday. On the boys’ list, Big East regular season and tournament champion Rocky Mount (27-3) led the way with three players selected. CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 13, 2012 11:24 pm
5579.	NASH COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS The ACS CAN bus will be traveling coast to coast in 2008, bringing your cancer message to the candidates. Your generous donation can help us visit all 48 contiguous states, hundreds of cities, and tens of thousands of people. We have asked the bus stop here in Rocky Mount. We need your help. Published Tuesday, March 25, 2008 10:44 pm
5580.	County baseball heats up NASH COUNTY -- Quality pitching. Supposedly, it’s the one thing Rocky Mount has more of than anyone else this spring, if listen to the baseball coaches in the Big East Conference. With hurling talents like lefty senior Hobbs Johnson and junior Benton Moss returning (both headed to North Carolina once their prep careers are over), the coaches overwhelmingly voted the Gryphons to the top spot in their 2010 preseason poll. CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:33 pm
5581.	Northern Nash High School Honor Rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Northern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, April 14, 2021 10:39 pm
5582.	Peachtree Community News The dinner and Talent Show on Friday evening was a huge success. The covered dish dinner had a great variety of food and the quantity exceeded anyone’s expectation. The event was coordinated by the Bicentennial Committee to kick off the celebration of Peachtree’s 200th Anniversary. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:24 pm
5583.	NASH CO. SOCCER RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Here are more Spring 2013 Nash County Parks and Recreation Department Soccer Scores Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:45 pm
5584.	Peachtree Community News Summer lies heavy on the land. The days are long. The vegetable gardens are flourishing with the promise of sweet corn and tomatoes. The Japanese beetles are chomping on the roses. The lawn mowers are humming. Relatives are coming for the annual family reunion. Vacation Bible Schools are going on in the churches all over the area. Families are taking vacations to the mountains or to the beaches. Ah, sweet summer—a time of fleeting delight and pleasure! By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:38 pm
5585.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS Curtis Dean, 4951 Debnam Rd., Zebulon; renovation/alteration; $16,000Travis Temple, 4314 Massengale Rd., Whitakers; detached accessory; $31,629.88Keith Price, 10667 W. Old Spring Hope Rd., Spring Hope; addition (covered); $41,250 Published Wednesday, February 14, 2024 10:26 pm
5586.	NASH CO. PARKS AND REC RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball Season: 1/18/14 Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:59 pm
5587.	Bailey Elementary honor lists Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2015-2016 School Year.The following students at Bailey Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, December 7, 2016 11:09 pm
5588.	Observing the short supply of wisdom in the world Recent events in Ferguson, MO are in stark contrast to my experiences 35 years ago when I first wrote feature stories for the Nashville Graphic. It is dangerous to observe from a distance, especially when one is not Bette Midler, but I’m doing it anywayMama always said, “What goes around, comes around.” I am beginning to believe this refers to a cycle of Dark Ages and Renaissance. Ben Casey, Former Nashville Graphic Photojournalist / Published Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:30 pm
5589.	Nashville Elementary Honor Lists Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2015-2016 School Year.The following students at Nashville Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, December 21, 2016 10:49 pm
5590.	ECU Dean's List, Chancellor's List and Honor Roll are announced Nash County residents were recently named to the Dean's List, Honor Roll and Chancellor's List at East Carolina University. The Chancellor's List is composed of the names of all full-time undergraduates who make four grade points per credit hour on all work taken with no incomplete grades.The Dean's List is composed of the names of all full-time undergraduates who make at least three and one-half grade points per credit hour on all work taken with no grade below C and no incomplete grades. Published Wednesday, July 1, 2015 10:40 pm
5591.	Closed sessions deemed improper Closed sessions held in May, 2017, by Nashville's Town Council may have been held improperly, at least according to one town council member -- and nearly a year later the minutes of that closed-door session still have not been made public.The closed sessions were brought to light by Nashville council member Louise Hinton during the board's May 1 meeting this year. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:47 pm
5592.	Ag forum highlights farm research, challenges The first annual Agriculture Forum at Nash Community College Feb. 29 drew a crowd of over one hundred, including farmers, ag industry partners, legislators and educators. Presented by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension Nash County Center and Quality Equipment, and sponsored by Nash Community College and Farm Bureau of Nash County, the forum featured speakers on a variety of topics, offered a venue for networking, and had a panel discussion about farming issues. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10:32 pm
5593.	NRMS Early College announces honor rolls Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the fourth semester of the 2016-2017 school year. The following students at Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:37 pm
5594.	NASH COUNTY REC REPORT NASH COUNTY -- Here are the latest Nash County Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball League scores: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 4, 2014 10:51 pm
5595.	Ephesus Community News My, what a blessed week we have had at Ephesus! On Monday evening the Women on Mission, their families, and guests celebrated Christmas with dinner, fellowship, games, and singing. Miss Pam and Mr. Phil organized all the fun and had all of us making a joyful noise before the night was over. On Wednesday evening we had our Christmas Talent Show which included: DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:40 pm
5596.	Southern Nash Middle School Honor Rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, April 28, 2021 10:32 pm
5597.	The Soap Box Christmas shopping guide It’s about this time every year that the Soapbox provides a great Christmas service to our readers — our annual Shopping Guide. In the past, we’ve used this guide to talk about some of our inventions or rather, invention ideas. Unfortunately, we have yet to get them off the ground, so the following Soapbox creations (patent pending) are not yet available: Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, December 9, 2008 10:14 pm
5598.	Nash Community College announces Nurse Aide grads On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Nash Community College held a recognition ceremony honoring students completing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II training. The event was held in Brown Auditorium.Nurse Aide I students, upon graduation, are equipped with basic nursing skills to provide care for patients, residents, and clients in a health care setting. Published Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:44 pm
5599.	Pirates nab 34th ranking GREENVILLE -- The East Carolina University baseball team received its third preseason national ranking of the season Monday when the Pirates were tabbed No. 34 by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.The Pirates, who were picked to finish third in Conference USA by the league’s 13 head coaches, also garnered a No. 29 ranking by Perfect Game, stands No. 38 in Collegiate Baseball’s Fabulous 40 preseason poll and received votes in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches poll. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 4, 2014 10:51 pm
5600.	9-1-1 is your lifeline when seconds count When you have an emergency, getting help quickly is important! Every day, people dial 9-1-1 for help in emergencies that span a wide spectrum ranging from life-threatening situation and crimes in progress to minor accidents and unusual situations. Therefore, it is important for 911 telecommunicators to quickly confirm the location and type of emergency as well obtain essential information in order to determine then most appropriate and efficient response. Contributed by Brian Brantley, Nash County EMS / Published Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:44 pm