The Nashville Graphic

5601.	Nash citizens oppose Castalia subdivision NASHVILLE - Less than four months after being turned down for conditional rezoning, a planned 122-lot subdivision off Wildlife Road, Castalia, is back for consideration, gathering a split vote of approval Monday, Sept. 15, from the Nash County Planning Board.The Wildlife Road Subdivision, consisting of 151.6 acres of A-1 land, has changed hands since it last came up for county approval in June and is now owned by Little Bear Creek Properties, the former developer. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:25 pm
5602.	Nash Community College announces academic honors Nash Community College recently announced its academic honors for the 2011 spring semester. Published Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:49 pm
5603.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS What a wonderful Sunday at Peachtree Baptist Church. Peachtree celebrated its' 210th Anniversary with a Homecoming and Dinner on the Grounds. There was over a 100 people attending, members, past members and friends. Guest speaker was Dr. Richard Childress, Vice President for Development with The North Carolina Baptist Foundation. His sermon title was, "Get Up, Pick Up, and Go," taken from verses Joshua 1:1-11 and John 5:1-11. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, September 25, 2019 11:53 pm
5604.	Northern playing in tourney BUNN -- Bunn High School will host its 2013 Christmas Basketball Tournament on Dec. 27-28 at the Bunn Dome.Tickets will be available at the gate.Unlike last season, this year’s format will feature a team champion for both the boys and girls.In addition to the hosts, other entrants are Riverside Martin, Clinton and Fuquay-Varina (girls) and Northern Nash, Fuquay-Varina and Chapel Hill (boys). Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:13 pm
5605.	Nash Co. hosting signups NASH COUNTY -- The Nash County Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting signups for boys and girls basketball through November 29.Cost is $50 per player, and ages 4-18 are welcome to participate.Games will be held at Spring Hope, Middlesex and Coopers Elementary Schools. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:57 pm
5606.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News Our choir sang “Majesty” for the call to worship. Pastor Rogerson welcomed everyone and prayed the invocation. Hymns of worship were “One Day” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. Prayer concerns are Etta Jones, Margie Matthews, Colin Matthews, Nancy Matthews, Ann and Adam Taylor, Evelyn Frazier, all other shut ins and sick. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:28 pm
5607.	Nashville gets green light for sewer rehab NASHVILLE - A 2022 state grant to rehabilitate Nashville's 40-year-old sewer outfall line along Stoney Creek will click into place now that project specs have been approved by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. The $85,000 pre-construction planning grant from NCDEQ's Division of Water Infrastructure Division had been awarded for the town to hire a consulting engineering firm to come up with project options, followed by a May 2023 agreement with Mack Gay & Associates to complete the study, which would address the line from Avents Lane on the West to Old Carriage Road on the East along Stoney Creek. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 24, 2024 10:13 pm
5608.	Last minute Christmas gift ideas It’s getting down to crunch time. People are getting crazy in the stores, the Internet is humming with activity and panic has set in. That’s right: it’s the week before Christmas and you still have some gifts to buy. Especially for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:00 pm
5609.	Relay for Life News All meetings are held at the Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount - Time: 6-6:30 p.m.; Accounting & New Teams 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Regular Meeting - 7:30- 8 p.m. Published Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:05 pm
5610.	Football game is changed RALEIGH -- In conjunction with the Atlantic Coast Conference office, North Carolina State University and Virginia Tech have agreed to move their previously scheduled football season opener to a common bye week. The contest, originally scheduled for Sept. 12 in Blacksburg, will now be played on Sept. 26. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 2, 2020 10:30 pm
5611.	Rocky Mount Academy honor rolls Rocky Mount Academy recently announced its Third Trimester Honor Roll Grade 6, Headmaster’s List: Neha Baliga, Gracie Cox, Julia High, Jane Ives, Lillie Medlin, Suzanna Mosley, Lindy Pittman; High Honors: CJ Bunn, Zeke Chesis, Emily Cheston, Andersen Cobb, Connor Daughtridge, Rachel Scott Dunn, Reid Johnston, Tyson Jones, Published Tuesday, July 5, 2011 11:48 pm
5612.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS What a wonderful Sunday at Peachtree Baptist Church. Peachtree celebrated a Service of Ordination and Dedication of the Diaconate Mr. Roger "Glen" Brooks. Glen was honored by his family, church members, and friends with a celebration for him. Everyone present shared in a laying on of hands and support to Glen. The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Barbara Privette in honor of her son, John Privette, on the occasion of his birthday. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, October 2, 2019 10:39 pm
5613.	Southern Nash Middle School Honor Rolls Southern Nash Middle School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll. Published Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:16 pm
5614.	Southern Nash Middle School Honor Roll Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year.The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, December 11, 2019 10:33 pm
5615.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS David William Roberts and Anita Leanne Roberts to ABU Holdings, LLC; 6357 Windchase Drive, Rocky MountFernando Torres Coyt, Fernando Coyt Torres, Amalia Amezcua Juan De Dios, Amalia Amezcua Juan De Dios and Amalia Juan De Dios Amezcua to Vincente Nunez Coyt and Ana Rocio Cervantes Avalos; 5493 Hopkins Road, Middlesex Published Wednesday, May 3, 2023 10:47 pm
5616.	NASH CO. PARKS AND REC SCORES NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Baseball and Softball League scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 13, 2015 11:32 pm
5617.	Wesleyan standouts honored ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan Department of Athletics honored its 2006-2007 athletic teams and student-athletes last Wednesday night in the Dunn Center. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 24, 2007 9:44 pm
5618.	Stars head to World Series ROCKY MOUNT - There's no long trip to Boston lying in wait for Nash County's 14-year-old Babe Ruth team this year. For second time in three years, Nash County has only a 20-mile trek to Wilson to battle for a national title. By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, August 15, 2006 11:24 pm
5619.	ENCFL's season to kick off NASH COUNTY -- The 2016 Eastern North Carolina Football League will kick off its season schedule this Saturday, and several local youth gridiron teams will be in action.The Nashville Hornets will be at home for a meeting with the Wilson Boys and Girls Club Jets.Activities will begin with the varsity contest at 9 a.m. at Glover Park's Hornets Nest. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 7, 2016 10:32 pm
5620.	Fate of Pumpkin Festival questioned SPRING HOPE - Spring Hope's signature event, the Pumpkin Festival, may die on the vine for lack of chamber volunteers who are willing to do the work to bring it together.Doubts about the festival's fate were expressed during a discussion of the town brochure, currently under development, at the Nov. 12 meeting of the Downtown Development Board. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:30 pm
5621.	Northern will open vs. SWE RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School’s fast-pitch softball squad, which has enjoyed plenty of success in recent campaigns, will begin its 2010 season next Monday at SouthWest Edgecombe. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:22 pm
5622.	LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa, I thank you for the toys. I know we will have a good Christmas this year. What I want is shoes, a bike and a Xbox 360. It’s OK if you don’t get it. I will stilll have the best Christmas ever. Sincerely, Anthony, age 7 Dear Santa Clause, Please let people know if they put money in the red pots in from of Wal-Mart It helps buy toys for children who don’t have money I always give my dollar. Please bring oil for my Pa Pa grass to heat his house because his leg hurts. I would like a big doll house and a real horse. Thank you. Love, Victoria Tharrington, age 5 Published Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:40 pm
5623.	Carolina defeated by Suns ZEBULON -- Alberto Concepcion hit for the cycle as Jacksonville clubbed Carolina 12-7 before 5,572 fans at Five County Stadium on Saturday night in a Class AA Southern League baseball matchup. Concepcion, who homered in his fourth at-bat against reliever Matt Yourkin, became the first Suns player since 1998 to bat for the cycle. From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 11, 2007 12:01 am
5624.	Southern Nash Middle School Honor Rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Tuesday, November 24, 2020 10:55 pm
5625.	NEER announces 2014 award finalists B. Mayo Boddie, Sr., Chairman of the NorthEastern Entrepreneur Roundtable (NEER) has announced the names of the four finalists for the organization’s 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.“As usual, we received a large number of highly qualified nominations for this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award competition, which made it difficult for our NEER Advisory Board to narrow the field. Published Tuesday, May 13, 2014 10:42 pm
5626.	Politics and students' views on computer gender It's time to clean out the Soapbox notebook again, with many thanks to contributors from Rocky Mount, High Point and my father-in-law in Rappahannock County, Virginia. · · With candidates already announcing their campaigns for the 2008 election year, it's never too early to get sick of politics. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2007 12:08 am
5627.	Southern Nash High Honor Roll A Honor Roll Battle, Terrell Britt, Jordan Davis, Hunter Driver, Anna Published Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:34 pm
5628.	Southern Nash High School Honor Rolls Southern Nash High School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll. Published Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:16 pm
5629.	Blue-collar guy GREENVILLE - Deep inside Clark-LeClair Stadium -- hidden away from the club seats, the fancy press box and the state-of-the-art scoreboard -- is Billy Godwin’s favorite place. “This is where we get the work done,’’ Godwin says as he giddily reaches for a key to open the entrance door adjacent to the visiting dugout. “I love it in here.’’ By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:58 pm
5630.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS This past Sunday Peachtree Baptist Church congregation, family and friends met to worship our Lord.The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God and present the wonder of His creations to adorn the world. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, July 24, 2019 10:52 pm
5631.	CSX to build hub in Rocky Mount North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory paid a visit to Rocky Mount on Tuesday with exciting news for the Twin Counties. Rocky Mount was selected as the location for the Carolina Connector Intermodal Terminal (CCX). The state-of-the-art terminal will be located on the Edgecombe County side of the city. "This historic project is part of our 25-year vision for transportation because it facilitates efficient and cost-effective movement of goods, which is critical for job creation and economic growth," Governor McCrory said. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:29 pm
5632.	Rocky Mount Academy announces honor students Rocky Mount Academy has announced its honor students for the third trimester. Published Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:55 pm
5633.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS It was a beautiful day at Peachtree Baptist Church Sunday as the Peachtree congregation gathered to worship the Lord.The Sanctuary flower arrangement was presented to glorify God by Lynn and David Griffin in loving honor of their daughters-in-law birthdays; Kristina Griffin - October 3rd and Jennifer Griffin - October 17th. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, October 17, 2018 10:32 pm
5634.	Southern Nash High School Honor Rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:57 pm
5635.	Jamboree targeted at NCHS ROCKY MOUNT -- The Nash/Rocky Mount Football Jamboree will be held Aug. 15 at The Dawg Pound on the campus of Nash Central High School.The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person and will be available at the gate.Featured teams will be Northern Nash, Southern Nash, Rocky Mount, host Nash Central, D.H. Conley, Southeast Halifax and Bertie. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:57 pm
5636.	Southern Nash High honor rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, December 9, 2020 11:08 pm
5637.	Nash County Deed Transfers February 8 - February 12, 2021 The following deed transfers were reported in Nash County from February 8-12 Published Wednesday, February 17, 2021 10:50 pm
5638.	Rocky Mount Academy honor roll students Rocky Mount Academy honor roll for the first trimester includes the following students. Published Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:19 pm
5639.	In Their Own Words seniors, coaches reflect on potential end to season Brisa Sevilla My name is Brisa Sevilla. I'm 17 years old and a senior at Southern Nash High school. During my high school experience, I played tennis my junior and senior year along with track, but soccer fulfilled my high school experience. I played all four years and a starter for three years on varsity. I was also voted captain my senior year. Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020 10:52 pm
5640.	Northern schedule finalized RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School’s 2014 volleyball schedule will kick off Aug. 19 at home with a matchup against long-time powerhouse D.H. Conley.The Lady Knights will once again be coached by Patricia Haggerty. NN’s first Big EastConference event will be Sept. 9 at home versus Wilson Hunt. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 6, 2014 10:44 pm
5641.	Red Oak MIddle School announces honor rolls Red Oak Middle School has announced is second six weeks honor roll. Published Tuesday, December 25, 2007 11:21 pm
5642.	SANDY CROSS NEWS On Sunday 9/22 at Kingdom International Church, youth pastor Steve Massey opened with announcements. A short testimony concerning tithing was given by Grant McGlothlin along with prayer over the offering.The Praise Team led in three selections, with the third being an original song by Worship Minister, Amanda Moss. Pastor Daniel Moss gave the morning message entitled "The Red Dragon of China - Law And Grace On The Heavenly Scales." The message can be viewed on the Kingdom International FB page. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, September 25, 2019 11:53 pm
5643.	Sometimes smoke signals are necessary My column last week was not meant to be a news report of any specifics as to what is happening with Nash County and Nash County Arts Center. If you missed last week's edition, this editorial/column focused on the possibility that Nash County is proposing that Nash Arts be placed under its parks and recreation department. I couldn't offer specific details since the idea has never once popped up in a public meeting. I actually found out merely by accident there was such an idea being tossed around. And yes, I did verify such a plan was being proposed by Nash County to Nash Arts before launching an editorial regarding the issue. Jp Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:53 pm
5644.	Winstead tabbed for Hall of Fame LOUISBURG -- The advent of fast-pitch softball in the early-1990s changed the sporting landscape for area high school teams.But little did Southern Nash's Brandy Winstead Frazier know how much the switch would impact the rest of her life.After the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced the move away from slow-pitch, Winstead was sent by then-SN coach Rosalie Bardin to a camp at Louisburg College to learn the nuances of fast-pitch. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:29 pm
5645.	NASH COUNTY PARKS & REC DIAMOND RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Baseball and Softball Seasons: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:45 pm
5646.	Nash leaders hear budget projections BAILEY - Top Nash County lawmakers got their first gander at what could end up in the new fiscal year budget Tuesday, as figures came out hot and heavy for everything from a new EMS station to utility increases to suggested new positions.Meeting at the Mount Pleasant Community Building in Bailey for an approximately six hour meeting, county commissioners got hefty binders to take for study prior to the actual budget presentation planned in May. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:12 pm
5647.	Southern Nash Middle School Honor Rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:32 pm
5648.	SANDY CROSS NEWS At Kingdom International Church, Youth Pastor Steve Massey opened the service with announcements and prayer. Pastor Daniel Moss brought the morning message from Galatians 3 "Jesus Breaks the Curse."KIC had a baptism this past Sunday at the home of Daniel and Amanda Moss with approximately 10 people being baptized. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, June 12, 2019 10:29 pm
5649.	THE SECOND SEASON RED OAK -- Northern Nash’s girls basketball team are perfect so far -- at least record-wise. Coach Grover Battle’s squad has managed to work its way through a combination close battles and blowouts to grab an 8-0 record going into this week’s first games of Big East Conference play. Northern Nash is the only team in the county that turned the calendar page to January with an unblemished season. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 3, 2012 10:42 pm
5650.	Nashville tables purchase of church property "We're really chewing on this to make sure we do the right thing," Brenda Brown, Nashville Mayor, said about the prospect of purchasing the Fellowship Church at 969 Old White Oak Road as a new town hall and parks and rec location. Five-hundred thousand dollars has already been put in the FY 2025 budget as a one-third payment of an accepted purchase contract, although the town is still in its extended "due diligence" period, which expires July 22. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 19, 2024 10:29 pm
5651.	Foundation awards $275,000 in grants The Nash UNC Health Care Foundation Board of Directors recently voted to allocate grant funding to five community organizations. A combined total of $275,000 in funding was distributed among the following recipients: Nash County Emergency Services, Nash Community College, the Hope Initiative, the Harrison Family YMCA and the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC). Published Wednesday, August 8, 2018 10:51 pm
5652.	Spring Hope Elementary Honor Roll First Grade Grade Level Achievers Mrs. Finn - Mason Cone, Camille Hall, Yolanda Joyner, Brooke Lucas, Landon Nall, Anna Strickland, Michelle Vargas, Blake Wood Miss Hyde - Carson Beckham, Isaiah Bland, Meagan Cone, Victoria Cool, Sydney Finn, Makhia Grant, Kamiya Hart, Hunter Jackson, Miller Jones, Alexys Lowe, Precious Lynch, Lee Mullen Jr., Peyton Price, Blaze Tripp Published Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:54 pm
5653.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Barnes Land Corporation to Julian Aguilar Hernandez and Chantel Yaritza Hernandez Ojeda; 3.97 acresRobert Dena Robbins and Marsha Kay Robbins to Joshua Ryan Taylor and Danielle Dequaine Taylor; 8724 School Street and 6.89 acres, Mill Branch Road; $64,000Chris D. Blice and Deborah L. Blice to Ricks Properties of North Carolina, LLC; 3588 Northern Hills Drive; $115,000Ralph Jennings Lamm and Kelly Leigh Lamm to Carol L. Canady; Jenkins Acres, Lot 2 Published Wednesday, January 15, 2025 10:25 pm
5654.	Wrestling campaign kicks off ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School’s wrestling squad opened regular season action last Wednesday with a 41-33 victory against the Smithfield-Selma Spartans. Results from the match were as follows: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:14 am
5655.	SANDY CROSS NEWS The Men's Ministy of Kingdom International Church met for breakfast on Saturday 9/7. Community projects were discussed. Monthly planning meetings will continue through the end of the year. On Saturday 9/7, there was a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for David Winstead & Gary Carpenter at KIC. It was a great turn-out. More fundraisers coming soon, so stay tuned to this column. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, September 18, 2019 10:33 pm
5656.	Southern will host campers STANHOPE -- The 2012 Southern Nash High School Softball Camp is scheduled for June 14-15 on the SNHS campus. The camp will run from 8-11 a.m. each day. Cost is $25 per participant. Ages 5-18 are welcome to take part in the camp, which will feature two action-packed days of instruction, teaching, games and fun. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:12 pm
5657.	Franklinton business man murdered FRANKLINTON -- John Morgan, a man apparently fueled by a history of drugs, alcohol and his own demons, was charged with killing his 83-year-old father on Nov. 26.It has left the friends of Richard Morgan Jr. mourning the passing of a longtime businessman and even better friend."He was a good businessman and he helped a lot of people," said Joe Cutchins, a man who called Morgan his neighbor for 30 years. CAREY JOHNSON, Special to The Graphic / Published Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10:13 pm
5658.	SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLLS Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its Honor Roll for the 5th Six Weeks of 2010. Published Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:45 pm
5659.	Relay for Life News Relay for Life fundraiser events have begun and here are some of the upcoming team fundraisers: Published Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:21 pm
5660.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree members, family, and friends met Sunday to praise our Lord for the protection He gave us during this terrible storm. We know there were some homes, buildings, a lot of trees, and wires that were damaged. But God guarded our lives. He loves us so much that He was right there with us all the time. We are truly blessed. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, February 12, 2020 10:26 pm
5661.	NASH COUNTY REC SPORTS UPDATE NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Parks & Recreation Spring Baseball & Softball League Scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:44 pm
5662.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS "We at Peachtree Baptist Church want to say we sincerely hope you; your friends and family are healthy during these potentially stressful times. Over the last several weeks, fear over the Coronavirus has spiked as the number of cases and infected countries has multiplied. Our worship Sunday was held and we prudently "socially-distanced" ourselves and gathered to pray, sing and study God's Word. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:00 pm
5663.	Northern will open vs. Bunn RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School’s 2013 baseball schedule will begin Feb. 27 with a home game against the Bunn Wildcats. First pitch is slated for 4:30 p.m. on the NN campus. The Knights’ complete ledger is as follows, with home events listed in CAPS: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:06 am
5664.	Southern Nash High School Honor Rolls Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:32 pm
5665.	Southern Nash High School Honor Rolls Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second 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, April 19, 2017 11:00 pm
5666.	NEVER FORGET Starting with the National Anthem, and ending with "God Bless America," the fourth annual Field of Honor ceremony Monday evening at 1114 S. First Street included tributes to those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and to those who had died in service to country, but also to military, nurses, doctors and first responders who put their lives on the line as heroes every day. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:23 pm
5667.	Show and tell makes for great learning experiences Last week a good friend, and parent of an Englewood Elementary student, notified me that the AIG students from Englewood Elementary were going to tour the Nash County Courthouse. I figured the tour would make for a good photo opportunity and I would slip across the street and take a quick picture of students admiring the restored footprints of President Harry S. Truman. I was pleasantly surprised that quite a bit more took place! Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, February 11, 2015 11:16 pm
5668.	NASH CO. SOCCER SCORES NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Parks & Recreation Department Spring Youth Soccer Scores Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:55 pm
5669.	Northern Nash High School Honor Rolls Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the fourth semester of the 2017-2018 school year.The following students at Northern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, August 8, 2018 10:51 pm
5670.	Rocky Mount Academy Honor Roll Rocky Mount Academy has announced its Second Trimester Honor Roll Published Tuesday, April 6, 2010 11:53 pm
5671.	Frances Eloise Leonard Bass Published Thursday, April 13, 2017 3:52 pm
5672.	Peachtree Community News On Friday evening, Nov 7, Peachtree Church will begin its fall revival. It is a privilege to have Dr. Andrew Wakefield bring the messages. He is an Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek at Campbell University School of Divinity. He is a delightful speaker. He is the son of the much loved, Dr. Bill Wakefield, who was the interim pastor prior to Pastor Whitehouse. Services will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and at 11:00 AM on Sunday morning. A welcome is extended to everyone to come and receive a spiritual blessing. By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2008 1:20 am
5673.	Central camp is targeted ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School will host a basketball camp for boys and girls from June 13-15 at the NCHS Gymnasium.The event will run from 6-8:30 p.m. each day and is open to children in grades 1-9.Cost is $35 per camper, which will include a T-shirt and basketball. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:30 pm
5674.	Nash County deed transfers May 17-21 The following deed transfers were made May 17 - 21, 2021 in Nash County. Published Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:39 pm
5675.	Southern Nash High School announces honor rolls NINTH GRADE - A HONOR ROLLSamantha Ayscue, Paisley Baker, Emma Batchelor, Peyton Cooke, Maddox Deans, Ariahna Dobbins, Timothy Flanagan, John Glover, Ashton Holland, Jaden Macklin, Brennen Mapp, Valeria Oliveros, Tegan Paine, Jamaurri Ruffin, Elizabeth Salazar, Estrella Salazar, Lauren Stallings, Frank Stokel, Riley Strickland, Brody Wallace and Morgan Williams Published Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:22 pm
5676.	NASH CO. PARKS AND REC RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Listed are the scores for recent games from the Nash County Parks and Rec Department: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:30 pm
5677.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS This past Sunday Peachtree Baptist Church congregation, family, and friends met to worship our Lord and pray for those lost and injured in the two mass shootings, one in El Paso, Texas and the other on Dayton, Ohio. We prayed for the families and friends of these people. We prayed for the people in this country that do not know or worship the Lord and that we would come back to Him. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, August 7, 2019 10:36 pm
5678.	Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I have been good because I wash the table and I sweep the floor in my room and I wash the dishes. I want a gum machine and a horse and a bike. I want Santa to come because he has presents and toys.From Aatiyah Lynch - age 7Red Oak Elementary Published Wednesday, December 24, 2014 10:09 pm
5679.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS Financial Transaction Card Fraud at 100 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount, on 06/16/25Obtain Property by False Pretense; Larceny Felony at 1984 S. Halifax Road, Rocky Mount, on 06/19/25Possess Cocaine; possess drug paraphernalia (not marijuana) at 209 Adamsville Ct., Rocky Mount, on 06/19/25Possess Marijuana ½ to 1 ½ oz; Larceny Misdemeanor; Breaking/entering in or breaking out of motor vehicles at 3635 N. Halifax Rd, Rocky Mount, on 06/21/25 Published Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:29 pm
5680.	Board approves new high school layout plan In its January meeting, the state Board of Education approved allowing retesting results of students for ABCs Performance Composite and Annual Yearly Performance (AYP) status calculations. “This will give a clearer picture of where the schools stand,” board member Franklin Lamm told The Graphic. “Before, retests could be used to promote a student but could not be used to help the schools. This change just makes sense.” Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:24 pm
5681.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS OCTOBER 10 - OCTOBER 14 Ronald Eugene Hypes and Michelle Hypes to Ronald Eugene Hypes and Michelle Hypes; Coopers Township, Lot 2Yolanda Leary Watson, Yolanda Leary and Curtis Watson, Jr. to Helease Pulley Leary; 6143 West Old Spring Hope Road, Spring HopeDickey V. Bryant, Christine B. Bryant, Dickey V. Bryant and Linda Richards Bryant to Linda Bryant Gold; 1.732 acres on W NC 97 Published Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:29 pm
5682.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS Can you believe I heard someone say I wrote about other communities other than Aventon! You bet I do. Around here, communities run into each other and us Aventonians love family, we love people.....we have adopted these communities; they are a part of us now. You've heard of extended families, now you know there are extended community families. Here is big question for Judy and David Hawkins. Has your ice cream sales slowed down any since summer is officially over? I bet I can answer that question, NO, NEVER! Your ice cream is the bomb; it's the best deal in Nash County for sure. JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, September 16, 2015 10:32 pm
5683.	Nash County pastor pens book of poetry BAILEY- A local preacher has deepened his connection with not only 'the Word,' but with lots of them. Paul Cantrell Mitchell, who delivers sermons at both the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church and StanHope Baptist churches, has published his first book of poetry, entitled A Fraction of the Complete Works. One hundred and twelve poems are in Mitchell's book, offering reflections on a multitude of life events and emotions. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 20, 2025 10:17 pm
5684.	Operation Sentry checks sex offender compliance Over 274 registered sex offenders in Nash, Franklin and Warren Counties received a surprise visit from area law enforcement officers last Wednesday morning as part of Operation Sentry, a sex offender compliance operation. The U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, conducted Operation Sentry, swearing in officers from various state and local agencies as U.S. Marshals. Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:15 am
5685.	Playoffs begin in baseball RED OAK -- After last season's performance and then an 0-2 start to the 2007 playoff season, NEW 6 Conference members Northern Nash and Southern Nash were determined not to see their postseason campaigns end on one game -- and they didn't. By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:17 pm
5686.	Red Oak Middle honor rolls SIXTH GRADE - A HONOR ROLL Aaliyah Atkinson, Laila Barlow, Kasen Batts-Wood, Pearson Bissette, Abigail Chandler, Lydia Edgerton, Humberto Escobar, Nevaeh Evans, Lila Hancock, Liyah Harris, Lana Hasan, Ava Hicks, Amber Johnson, Chase Lancaster, Peyton Long, Evan Mallory, Corey Mercer, Gabrielyn Rundle, Zoe Sauls, Jayden Spruill, Myles Thompson, Ryan Turner, Jason Velazquez-Diaz, Kaiden Webb and Trinadi Williams Published Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:33 pm
5687.	Nash Community College spring honors list Nash Community College recently announced its academic honors for the 2010 spring semester. Published Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:47 pm
5688.	Nashville revises land use regulations NASHVILLE - Nashville leaders are working to revise and update land use regulations ahead of any future townhouse applications coming in.A two-hour June 26 special town council meeting, labelled as a joint work session with the town planning board, involved a presentation by Michael Harvey of N-Focus Consultants, a Planning, Zoning and Subdivision Administrator from Kannapolis.N-Focus was hired by the town March 25, 2024, to do the job for $5,950. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 10, 2024 10:17 pm
5689.	Ephesus Community News On Sun., Feb. 8, the Ephesus Youth Praise Team met with the Praise Team at Gold Valley Church of God as their team mentored our group. Everyone had a great time and a special thanks goes to the Praise Team at Gold Valley for giving their time to mentor our youth. DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:35 pm
5690.	Nash Community College academic honor students Nash Community College is proud to announce its students that achieved academic honors during the 2012 spring semester. Published Tuesday, May 29, 2012 10:46 pm
5691.	Northern Nash High School announces honor roll list Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year.The following students at Northern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018 10:44 pm
5692.	Northern schedule released RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School's much-anticipated cross country season will begin Aug. 15 with an event at Swansboro.Once again, the Knights and Lady Knights will host the Big East Championship (Oct. 19) and the Class 3-A East Regional Championship (Oct. 29) at the Red Oak Middle School Course.Northern Nash, coached by Jeff Dodrill, will feature the following schedule: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:37 pm
5693.	Bethel Heroes Chapter of UDC honors local veterans Six local Veterans were honored, two posthumously, on March 14, 2013 at a Military Service Awards Bestowal Ceremony by the Bethel Heroes Chapter 636, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Military Service Awards are an outgrowth of the Southern Cross of Honor bestowed on Confederate Veterans by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and have been established as a testimonial to the patriotic devotion of Confederate Veterans and their descendants. Published Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:52 pm
5694.	SANDY CROSS NEWS Last week, Coopers Elementary School celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss with "Letterland Day." Students and staff dressed up as many characters while displaying letters on their outfits. Some of the outfits included "V is for Violet;" "T is for Telephone;" "U is for Umbrella;" "C is for Cheetah;" "R is for Red;" "F is for Future Fireman;" and Mrs. Lauren Williams dressed up as "Q is for Quarrelsome Queen!" EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, March 11, 2020 11:09 pm
5695.	Nashville mulls rezoning property Nashville's Town Council delayed making a decision on two separate rezoning requests that would pave the way for additional housing in the eastern part of town.Public hearings were held on the requests last week, with separate hearings held for the Planning Board and Town Council due to COVID-19 restrictions. Council met on Tuesday night for their regular monthly meeting and unanimously voted to table both rezoning requests until July 1, when the council will meet again. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:44 pm
5696.	Southern Nash High School Honor Rolls Southern Nash High School has announced its list of honor roll students for the third nine weeks. Published Wednesday, May 10, 2023 10:26 pm
5697.	ECU announces honor lists East Carolina University recently announced its honors list recipients for the Fall 2011 semester. The Chancellor’s List is composed of the names of all full-time undergraduates who make 4.0 (quality) points per credit hour on all work taken with no incomplete grades. Published Tuesday, January 24, 2012 10:47 pm
5698.	Valentine elected to NC Coastal Heritage board The North Carolina Coastal Heritage Association inaugurated its 2018 agenda with a general membership meeting Tuesday, February 6 at The Bridge DownEast on Harkers Island, NC.Commercial fisherman Keith Bruno of Oriental, NC was elected president. Contributed / Published Wednesday, March 14, 2018 10:20 pm
5699.	Southern Nash High School third semester honor rolls Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2018-2019 school year.The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, May 29, 2019 10:46 pm
5700.	The traditional Soapbox new year predictions It is January and the holidays have passed, so that can mean only one thing: gyms all across America are swamped with folks lining up to join. It also means it is time for the Soapbox Predictions for 2016.Because we are so accurate year after year, many folks clip and save this column on their refrigerators until the newsprint becomes brittle, escapes the magnet, and slides under the device, causing a major fire hazard. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 6, 2016 10:51 pm