The Nashville Graphic

5601.	The absolute accurate predictions for 2018 Another year is upon us, and that can mean only one thing: gyms everywhere will be crowded for about six weeks, and then calmer heads will prevail. It also means that it is time for the Soapbox Annual predictions. As you recall, everything predicted here last year, as in the previous 19 years, came true. Our biggest was that the world would not end. So pay attention, these are important. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 3, 2018 10:48 pm
5602.	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
5603.	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
5604.	MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS We had 65 in Sunday school including 1 visitor today. Robert Tyner welcomed everyone, made announcements and prayed the closing prayer. Our choir sang “Ring The Bells” for the call to worship. Pastor Bogle welcomed everyone to worship service. Algie Jones Jr. prayed the prayer of invocation. Hymns of worship were “Go Tell It On The Mountains” and “We Three Kings Of Orient Are.” ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, January 8, 2013 10:59 pm
5605.	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
5606.	Our family’s first goat’s milk experience It was early in the morning, and I had pulled a small, familiar glass out of the cabinet. I reached for a bottle that so many across the world crave, have killed over, bootlegged, made illicit money and suffered for their consumption of it. I poured a bit of the smooth, pure-looking liquid into my glass. It seemed a bit early in the day to be doing this, but I was sure I needed it. As I raised it to my lips, I paused: was I doing the right thing, or would there be short or long term consequences of this drinking? How had I gotten to this point? Was it just a temporary solution? Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, September 21, 2010 11:02 pm
5607.	Inmates train service dogs, "At Both Ends of the Leash" BUNN -- At most commencements, students walk across a stage and grab a diploma or degree.Stevie, instead, pulled on a tassel like piece of cloth, opened a refrigerator and pulled out a bag of goods.That demonstration was Stevie's master class performance because it's a skill she will use to help a physically disabled person perform a function -- getting into the fridge -- that many take for granted but could not live without. CAREY JOHNSON, Special to The Graphic / Published Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:58 pm
5608.	Stay at home extended through May 8 Governor Roy Cooper is extending the stay-at-home order for North Carolina residents through May 8.Cooper issued Executive Order 135 on Thursday afternoon, which extended closure of restaurants for dine-in service and bars as well as closure of other close-contact businesses.Cooper also shared a three-phase plan for how the state would be slowly lifting restrictions once certain data points were met. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:54 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, March 10, 2009 10:04 pm
5610.	Governor extends stay-at-home order through May 8th Governor Roy Cooper is extending the stay-at-home order for North Carolina residents through May 8.Cooper issued Executive Order 135 on Thursday afternoon, which extended closure of restaurants for dine-in service and bars as well as closure of other close-contact businesses.Cooper also shared a three-phase plan for how the state would be slowly lifting restrictions once certain data points were met. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:11 pm
5611.	NASH COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS Survivor, Luminary, Torch, Event Program Advertisement, and Corporate Forms are available on website www.nashrelay.org Nash County Relay for Life Dance –March 29 at the Rocky Mount Moose Club, 8-12 p.m., $15 per person. Don Williams DJ. For More info call Gloria Joyner at 903-4849. Published Tuesday, March 4, 2008 10:43 pm
5612.	Southern Nash Middle excels at statewide competition BAILEY - Southern Nash Middle School's (SNMS) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) team showcased groundbreaking innovation and teamwork at the Statewide Future Cities Competition in Raleigh, earning the Jacob's Core Values Award from Jacobs Engineering and the Best Use of Construction Materials Award from Carolinas AGC.Guided by this year's theme, "Above the Current," students tackled the pressing issue of rising sea levels, envisioning a futuristic floating island off North Carolina's coast. Published Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:05 am
5613.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS Larceny misdemeanor reported at 10261 Camp Charles Rd., Bailey on 2/25/26Motor vehicle theft, all other vehicles; breaking and entering felony/non-force/larceny reported at 11011 Pace Rd., Bailey on 2/28/26Obtain property by false pretense; recovered property reported at 11834 Salem School Rd., Whitakers on 2/25/26Possession drug paraphernalia (not marijuana); simple possession schedule II controlled substance reported at 234 W. Washington St., Nashville on 2/26/26 Published Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:15 pm
5614.	Scouts, Knight's Ambassadors visit Red Oak Board At its regular monthly meeting on Monday, the town board of Red Oak had several visitors including representatives from the local Girl Scout troop, Northern Nash Knight's Ambassador Program, Red Oak United Methodist Church and the military.After the minutes of the last month's meeting were accepted, the board opened a public hearing on the rezoning of the RZ Stover property. JESSICA A. SMITH, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, November 15, 2017 10:21 pm
5615.	Locals learn dangers of gangs, drugs Residents of Nash County are steadily working to build awareness around the rising occurrences of gang related activity and the epidemic of opiate addiction and overdoses.Members of several area churches came together recently at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville to attend a drugs and gangs seminar hosted by the HOPE Organization (Helping Our People Excel.) JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:58 pm
5616.	Nash Pet Connection Center passes latest state inspection ROCKY MOUNT - Nash County's animal shelter, The Pet Connection Center, underwent a state inspection Sept. 8 and not only passed, but passed with flying colors, with close to 200 individual checkpoints all reported in compliance. "The Nash County Pet Connection Center has undergone a complete reformation," remarked Inspector Amy Lynn on the Sept. 8 Facility Inspection form."The facility was impeccably clean today. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:25 pm
5617.	Nash County launches high speed internet pilot program Nash County Commissioners agreed on Monday to invest over $300,000 in a pilot program that will expand high-speed internet to unserved areas of the county. The agreement comes after years of pursuing different avenues to provide rural residents with access. Patsy McGhee, Assistant to the County Manager and Grants/Intergovernmental Relations, presented the agreement to commissioners during a meeting on Monday. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:05 pm
5618.	Nashville to consider commercial awning rules NASHVILLE - Business awnings in the town of Nashville could be subject to code enforcement, if a new awning ordinance is put into effect as part of the town's commercial property maintenance code.Shawn Lucas, planning director, shared the new ordinance amendment with members of the Downtown Nashville Strong Advisory Board (DNSAB) at their Oct. 21 meeting, adding that it would be reviewed by the town planning board Oct. 29th for recommendations and approval prior to review by the town council Nov. 5. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:45 pm
5619.	Nash Pet Connection Center passes latest state inspection ROCKY MOUNT - Nash County's animal shelter, The Pet Connection Center, underwent a state inspection Monday and not only passed, but passed with flying colors, with close to 200 individual checkpoints all reported in compliance. "The Nash County Pet Connection Center has undergone a complete reformation," remarked Inspector Amy Lynn on the Sept. 8 Facility Inspection form."The facility was impeccably clean today. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 10, 2025 4:20 pm
5620.	Jail issues top Nash County meeting The Nash County Detention Center was once again the highlight of the Board of Commissioner's meeting on Monday. The topic of the detention center dominated Monday's meeting, with public comments focusing on the issue followed by two presentations on the condition of the jail. The topic was discussed for three and a half hours. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:44 pm
5621.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday Pastor Gene presented a Patriot's Day Service honoring the memory of all those lost and injured on September 11, 2001. During the September 11 attacks in 2001, 2,977 people were killed, 19 hijackers committed murder-suicide, and more than 6,000 others were injured. The immediate deaths included 265 on the four planes (including the terrorists), 2,606 in the World Trade Center and in the surrounding area, and 125 at the Pentagon. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 10:25 pm
5622.	A few Olympic ideas for the Common Man Maybe you got caught up in Olympic fever over the last week or so. Sure, Gabby Douglas was impressive, but how fast can she clean up a glass of spilled milk? I enjoyed the women’s beach volleyball, the swimming and women’s soccer exploits as much as anyone. But I’m thinking the Olympics need an event in the gap between the Summer and Winter games, something for the Common Man. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012 11:31 pm
5623.	Shooting suspect had Nashville ties The small town of Nashville has been hurled into the national spotlight since it was revealed that suspected gunman Wade Michael Page spent six months here during 2011 as a resident at a home in Nash County, just outside the Nashville town limits. On Monday, FBI agents swarmed the property at 2582 Sherrod Road, seeking clues as to why Page would walk into a Sikh temple in Wisconsin on Sunday and reportedly slay six people. Three others were critically wounded in the attack which left the suspected lone gunman dead at the hand of law enforcement officers. Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, August 7, 2012 11:31 pm
5624.	NASHVILLE POLICE BRIEFS ARRESTS Travis Williams - 6/2/10 - charged with a probation violation Vanrea Lynch - 6/4/10 - charged with simple physical assault Tony Alfonzo Lynch - 6/4/10 - charged with communicating threats Published Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:55 pm
5625.	Nash County Health Department holds national H.I.V. test day ROCKY MOUNT- With Edgecombe County one of the two North Carolina counties with the most HIV prevalence (31 per 100,000 people), the Nash County Health Department is continuing to push the word out about free testing, as was the case with a community event for National HIV Testing Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27 outside the train station in Rocky Mount. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 9, 2025 10:08 pm
5626.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS This past Sunday Peachtree Baptist Church congregation, family, and friends met to worship. The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Cheryl and Doug Hayes in loving memory of Douglas Dwayne Hayes who passed away at 3 days old on September 15, 1970. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, September 18, 2019 10:33 pm
5627.	NRMS drafts Capital Improvement Plan At their work session last Thursday night, Dr. Eric Cunningham, Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) associate superintendent, shared the administration’s Capital Improvement Plan draft with the board. This same presentation was given by Dr. Anthony Jackson, NRMS superintendent, to parents of students at Red Oak, Swift Creek, Johnson, and Pope elementary schools last Wednesday and was scheduled to be given to parents of students at Rocky Mount and Parker middle schools on Monday this week. Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
5628.	School Board meeting heats up Despite numerous pleas to reinstate Nash-Rocky Mount Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson, the board held firm to their decision to accept his resignation. A special called meeting was held on Monday night at Rocky Mount High School. The meeting initially had a closed session on the agenda but was later amended to include other items. The meeting was also moved to Rocky Mount High School on Monday after reports that a large crowd would be attending. Over 300 showed up at the meeting on Monday, filling the Black Box Theater. Some were there to show their support for Jackson but others were there to show their support for the six board members who voted to accept Jackson's resignation. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 8, 2015 11:06 pm
5629.	Students named to honor roll lists at Swift Creek Elementary School Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the final semester of the 2015-2016 School Year. The following students at Swift Creek Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll. Published Wednesday, September 21, 2016 10:31 pm
5630.	SNHS announces honor roll recipients Southern Nash High School has announced its honor rolls for the most recent grading period of the 2008-2009 school year: Published Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:23 pm
5631.	Construction approved for Middlesex Elementary, Nash Central High School Construction on Middlesex Elementary School (MES) and Nash Central High Day Care will begin as the designs are finalized. The Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board approved architectural fees for both projects at their work session last Monday night, for these two projects to move forward. The administration plans to bring site plans and specs for these projects to the board at their next work session. Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:52 pm
5632.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree members welcomed a beautiful day Sunday always praising our God. God Is Good.The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Fran and Bob Bunn in loving honor of their son Robby's 53 birthday. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, January 29, 2020 10:33 pm
5633.	Southern opens on the road STANHOPE -- Southern Nash High School’s 2014 boys soccer campaign will begin Aug. 19 with a road match at West Craven.SN is coming off consecutive deep runs in the Class 3-A State Playoffs.The Firebirds’ first five events will be on the road before the Sept. 3 home opener against the Franklinton Red Rams. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:51 pm
5634.	Spring Hope Elementary honor roll students Spring Hope Elementary School recently announced its Honor Roll recipients for the fifth six weeks: Published Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:23 pm
5635.	Residents speak against annexation Rocky Mount’s City Council heard nearly three hours of opposition from residents in the city’s proposed annexation plan during a public hearing on Monday night. The city wants to annex 1,733 acres in Nash and Edgecombe Counties into its city limits. Close to 1,400 acres of that land is in Nash County, in the Oak Level community. In response to the annexation, residents formed the Oak Level Community Against Forced Annexation, or OLCAFA, and have been fighting the city’s plans. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 9, 2008 10:14 pm
5636.	Bring out the clowns, and then take them down Clowns have been in the news a lot lately. The news reports are endless, the stories are outrageous, bordering on fiction, and people in large part are sick of these clowns and what they're doing to this country.(Editor's Note: We would like to clarify to readers that this column is not about the 2016 election. Well, we're pretty sure. But yes, the resemblance is remarkable.)In case you missed it, people dressed as clowns have been spotted scaring folks in the woods, parks and other areas. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:28 pm
5637.	NASH COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS Survivor, Luminary, Torch, Event Program Advertisement, and Corporate Forms are available on website www.nashrelay.org •Nash County Relay for Life Dance –March 29, 2008 at Rocky Mount Moose Club from 8-12 p.m. Cost $15 per person. Don Williams DJ. For More info call Gloria Joyner at 903-4849. Published Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:01 pm
5638.	Is Halloween good, evil or indifferent? $6 billion is nothing to sneeze at. That’s how much money Halloween is said to generate in the U.S. economy, making it second only to Christmas in financial impact among holidays. So with that much money at stake, we know it is a significant topic. With that being said, where does Halloween fit in morally, spiritually or otherwise in society? Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:44 pm
5639.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS Forgery, notes, checks, securities at 12057 Liles Rd., Bailey on 5/2/25Child abuse-misdemeanor, assault on child under 12 at 12380 Selma Rd., Middlesex on 5/2/25Larceny after breaking and entering; felony breaking and/or entering at 2181 S. Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount; 4/29/25Assault-simple at 2551 S. Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount; 4/28/25 Published Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:10 pm
5640.	County questions NRMS budget The budget makers for the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System were chided for their budget proposal on Tuesday night during a joint meeting between the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education and Nash County Commissioners. Superintendent Dr. Shelton Jefferies and Interim Chief Financial Officer Sheila Wallace presented the proposed budget to commissIoners at a meeting that was held at Nash Community College. Prior to the school system's presentation, Nash Community College presented its budget request. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:57 pm
5641.	Hazardous materials study concerns first responders A grant-funded study of Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow through Nash and Edgecombe Counties shows that the vast majority of tractor-trailer and tanker trucks passing through are not marked with placards, despite the possibility that they could be carrying hazardous materials.A lack of this kind of information in the event of an accident could prove deadly to first responders, who could be unwittingly be exposed. Nancy West-Brake, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:22 pm
5642.	Nashville girl wins Youth of the Year award ROCKY MOUNT - Nash Central High School Senior Princess Holmes of Nashville took top honors at the Booker T. Washington Theater in Rocky Mount March 14, as, for the second time in two years, she was selected as "Youth of the Year," the highest honor a Boys and Girls club member can receive.Holmes, who has attended the Nashville Clubhouse of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region for six years, will go on to compete at the state level. She received a $1,000 check to be applied to college expenses at Appalachian State University, where she plans to begin career training to be a lawyer. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:22 pm
5643.	Travelogue of recent family plane trip I mentioned here a couple of weeks ago that I had to do some traveling in January, including a plane trip to San Antonio, Texas. What I thought might make things more interesting is that I'd not only be taking my wife, but our six-year-old Holly and the family "wild card," a.k.a. Kent, who often wears a shirt that reads "Adult Supervision Required." Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, January 24, 2007 12:25 am
5644.	Extraordinary news clips offer a bit of humor Things collected, things submitted by readers and a full notebook make up today’s column ... •Driver Bryan Parslow, 19, injured himself and three passengers when he crashed into a tree near Wheatland, N.Y., in May. He was playing “hold your breath” with the others and passed out. (Source: The Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY). Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, September 14, 2010 10:58 pm
5645.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS It was a beautiful day at Peachtree this past Sunday for our Observance of Believer's Baptism. Our members gathered to celebrate with Ms. Irene Page as she stepped into the pool to have her sins washed away and to except the Lord Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. The Sanctuary flower arrangement today is presented to glorify God by Mr. James Shepherd in loving honor of his wife, Brenda, who will celebrate her birthday on October 26th. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:43 pm
5646.	Planning Board proposes changes that will affect poultry plant The Nash County Planning Board met Tuesday, January 18, in order to review portions of the Unified Development Ordinance and to recommend changes to the County Commissioners. The move came in answer to litigation from the City of Wilson and 34 residents of Nash and Wilson counties and to concerns from others who oppose the Sanderson Farms project. Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, January 25, 2011 10:17 pm
5647.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS 11-06-2025 Brandon Tyler Hayes and Megan Renee Hayes to Husam Moharam; 1.789 acres The Cheung K. Tom Leung and Betty Yuen-Wah Leung Revocable Trust, Cheung K. Tom Leung, Betty Yuen-Wah Leung, Cheung K. Tom Leung, Betty Leung and Betty Yuen-Wah Leung to Kasada, LLC; 1010 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount; $3,250,000 Selestine Hagins Rodriguez, Terry Hagins, Selestine Hagins-Rodriguez, Selestine Hagins Rodriguez, Seleste Hagins, Terry Hagins, L. Hagins and Latonya S. Hagins to Orangemeal, LLC; 767 Pond View Court, Rocky Mount; $150,000 Elizabeth Speller Beasley and Clinton M. Beasley to Nakia Speller; 133 Bridgeport Court, Rocky Mount; $222,000 Dianne W. Ferrell, Jamie Charmaine Ferrell Epps and Roderick L. Epps to Jamie Charmaine Ferrell Epps and Javelle Lee Wayne Epps; 121 Arrowood Drive, Nashville Roderick L. Epps to Jamie Charmaine Ferrell Epps; Winwood, Section II, Block D, Lot 15 Jimmy Stanley Boykin and Donna W. Boykin to Daniel Lee Winstead; five acres, N NC 58 Hope Derby Carmichael and Saleh Yahya Hizam Abdullah to Belmont Lake Preserve Homeowners Association, Inc. and Hope Derby Carmichael; 4065 Golden Villas Drive, Rocky Mount; $8,000 Sharvette Chestnut-Williams, Sharvette Chestnut Williams and Cierra Sanders to Sanders Crossing, LLC; 4498 US 264 Alt., Bailey Kimberly Conner Smith to Ricks Properties of North Carolina; 1100 Benbrook Drive, Nashville; $120,000 Joshua Bradberry to Christopher Lee Epps; lot 4; $310,000 Noah Bagley and Noah Jacob Bagley to Wanda M. Kirby; 8208 Old Bailey Highway, Spring Hope Shirelle D. Harrison and Eugene Harrison to Top Level Builders, Inc.; Wheatfield Subdivision, Lot 15 Ballysteen Realty, LLC to Evan Landers Pollard and Courtney Close Pollard; The Village of Old Spring Hope, Phase 2, Lot 11; $75,000 David J. Matlack, Catherine J. Matlack and Catherine J. Wilson to Aubrey Felton; West Haven Subdivision, Block F, Lot 7 Wiley G. Bradley Jr. and Nancy D. Bradley to Momeyer Properties, LLC; 21.39 acres; $25,000 Donna Dement, Sharon Carpenter Payne, Ruby Lynn Carpenter, Joseph McClellon Johnson, Tracy Lynn Johnson, Betty Jo Johnson, Joy Lou Bodie, John Wills Johnson, Jackie Johnson Ruffin, George Lee Earp, Alton K. Carpenter, Alton Kevin Carpenter, Sonya D. Loyette, Linda Wright, Jimmy Wright, Jeff Webb, Melanie Webb, Lisa Britt, Roger Britt, Josephine Hight Carpenter, Angela Lynch Maynard, Thomas Cobb Maynard, Daniel Marin Lynch, Danny Lawrence Whitman, Patricia Giles Whitman, Jacqueline Ann Connie, Kathy Bailey Warrick, Larry Warrick, William Truman Carpenter, Raven Carpenter, Carolyn Carpenter, Rebecca Rochelle Deans, David Nathaniel Howell and Myrtle Carpenter to Rochelle C. Whitehead; lot 1, Block A Brian Keith Lamm and Denise Poland Lamm to Brandon Ray Powell and Jessica Norris; 1.60 acres Mary Alice Davis, Charles Kenneth Murray Jr. and Kimberly A. Murray to John Davis Vann; 3863 North NC 581; $246,000 Lynn Tyson Cook to Lynn Tyson Cook Revocable Trust and Lynn Tyson Cook; Spring Pines, Phase 3-A, Lot 3 Christopher Scott and Brittany Scott to 231 Homes, LLC; 301 Woodfield Drive, Nashville; $175,000 Easy Sale Homebuyers, LLC to Reginald Mungo; 824 South Pine Street, Rocky Mount; $115,000 Joseph Milton Haislip Jr. and Carolyn Leigh Wheeler Haislip to Latchkey Property Group, LLC; 1215 West Thomas Street, Rocky Mount; $15,000 Norman Harrison Jr. and Lana Harrison to Romona Harrison Kearney and Rass E. Kearney; Lot 4 in Oak Level Township D.R. Horton, Inc. to Jessica Courtney Ashley; 7270 Michelle Road, Rocky Mount D.R. Horton, Inc. to Sally Samantha Warbritton and Davion Butler; Bentridge Subdivision, Section 5, Lot 42 Walter M. Harris Jr. to 39 South Properties, LLC; 7507 Squirrel Den Road, Bailey; $62,000 Odelia Emma Sberro, Naor Magnagi and Naor Magnagi Naor Magnezy to Naor Magnagi, Naor Magnagi Magnezy and Odelia Emma Sberro; 5001 Marriott Street, Battleboro Haley Bostic Ashley and Warren Brice Ashley to Lori A. Bostic; 188 North Big Woods Road, Spring Hope Frederic E. Privette to East Wind Properties, LLC; Big Woods Subdivision, Lot 2; $74,000 WJH, LLC to Antonio Santiago-Medina, Antonio Santiago Medina and Rebecca Caitlin Santiago; 7020 Peppermill Way, Rocky Mount; $244,000 Jackson D. Williams Jr., Jacqueline Williams, Jennifer Williams Evans, William Wright Evans III, Audrey Faye Sweeney, Alan M. Sweeney, Jacqueline Michelle Williams and Jennifer Williams Evans to Christopher Dwight Cooper and Melissa Hardy Cooper; 206 North Lumber Street, Nashville Adams Homes AEC, LLC and J. Matthew Shook to Natalee Vaught Lawson; 4020 Fletcher Road, Bailey; $359,000 House of Lights of Rocky Mount, Inc. to D&D Jernigan Properties, LLC; 1241 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount; $515,000 Published Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:12 pm
5648.	Increased call volume keeps EMS busy Nash County Emergency Services is performing well despite challenges COVID-19 continue to present.Nash County EMS Director Scott Strufe said the pandemic has caused a significant increase in call volume for the emergency services department. He said the emergency services department went from receiving 23,000 calls in 2020 to 27,000 calls in 2021. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10:41 pm
5649.	Local students earn degrees from UNC at Chapel Hill More than 5,000 students earned bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or professional degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during the May Commencement ceremony. Out of 5,262 students graduated, 3,198 earned a bachelor’s, 1,230 earned a master’s, 219 earned a doctoral degree and 615 earned a professional degree. Published Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:55 pm
5650.	It’s Halloween again y’all – NC ghost stories It is that time, a time that comes on a regular basis, a time when all of us should be scared out of our wits. This time of year curdles our blood, makes us afraid to wake up on That morning, and makes us fear the future, or even wonder if we are to have one. That’s right — it is election time. But the good news is, we get Halloween first. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, October 30, 2012 11:11 pm
5651.	Perdue recognized annexation issue during campaign, but numb to it now Yesterday, I contacted Gov. Perdue, Rep. Carolyn Justice, and NC Commerce Sec. Criscoe via email, regarding whether or not companies being wooed to North Carolina were advised of the possibility of forced annexation. I also pointed out the detrimental effect forced annexation had on Phillip Morris, as well as 6 major companies, including Sara Lee, now involved in litigation due to forced annexation. I received an email response from Katharine Neal, NC Commerce Dept., answering “on their behalf”, saying: “…annexation generally remains a local issue, so it wouldn’t be appropriate to comment……” To that I would reply: Letter to the Editor: / Published Tuesday, July 14, 2009 10:08 pm
5652.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS I was down with Bronchitis last week, and one night I ran out of cough drops and toilet tissue. It was late and I was already in bed with my Vicks Vapor Rub for the night, when I saw car lights in my driveway. It was no other than my 2 BFF (best friends forever), Sue Shearin and Harriet Griffin on a cough, toilet tissue and Kleenex run. Bless their hearts; they were taking care of me, even brought Kleenex's. I got up and let these two ladies in and we sat in my back kitchen den and laughed and talked....and coughed until late. JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, July 22, 2015 10:52 pm
5653.	School board reviews architectural candidates for design of new school NASHVILLE — The buildings and grounds committee of the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (N-RMS) board met Monday evening to discuss the 10 architectural proposals submitted by firms interested in designing the new Rocky Mount High School. By Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:10 pm
5654.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Robert Joseph Sarro and Kelly Patricia Duffey to Irrevocable Trust for Kelly Patricia Duffey and Robert Joseph Sarro, Kelly Patricia Duffey, Robert Joseph Sarro and Daniel John Duffey Birkenstock; 1.52 acresHeather L. Anderson and Franklyn T. Anderson to Naimuddin Chowdhury Tamim and Abid Uddin Chowdhury; 853 Burton Street, Rocky MountFour Seasons Contractors, LLC to Tarsia C. Mullins-Cobb, Tarsia C. Mullins Cobb and Marques Cobb; Pinewoods Farm Subdivision, Lot 16; $415,000 Published Wednesday, December 25, 2024 10:17 pm
5655.	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
5656.	RECREATION MERGER Opinions from the public were mixed on a proposal for Nash County Recreation and Senior Services to take over athletics for the Town of Nashville. The Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board hosted a public hearing last Wednesday evening to get opinions from the public on the proposal, which would allow Nash County to handle athletics for the town while allowing the town to focus on other recreational opportunities. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 20, 2019 10:28 pm
5657.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS As I looked around the Beulah Community last week, I did a lot of remembering how things used to be, when us older generations were kids here. The houses were in sight of our neighbor but not as they are today. Nearly every home had farmers with small farms and they all helped each other with planting and harvesting the crops. This included the children who all worked in the summer and often having to take off a few days from school when needed. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, July 1, 2014 10:52 pm
5658.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS It was an exciting and beautiful Sunday at Peachtree. We, as the member, welcomed many visitors to Peachtree and a New Year.The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Joan and Ray Eason in loving memory of Joan's mother, Elizabeth Rackley, on her birthday. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:44 pm
5659.	LISA ROBERTSON Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 3:19 pm
5660.	Commissioner seats contested in election At least two Nash County Commissioners will face opposition in the upcoming elections. Filing for primary elections will end at noon on Friday, February 26. Four commissioner seats are up for election this year. Fred Belfield, Wayne Outlaw, Mary Wells and Robbie Davis have all filed for re-election. Last week, Charlotte Mizelle and W. Douglas Starr, filed for the seats held by Outlaw and Wells, respectively. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:22 pm
5661.	NC nabs victories over SC MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The 20th annual Carolinas Classic All-Star Basketball Games, sponsored by the North Carolina Coaches Association and the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association, were played March 18 in Myrtle Beach. North Carolina swept the two games with only weak resistance. Mikayla Boykin (Clinton HS) who is headed to Duke was the women's MVP on a team which had six double-figure scorers. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 22, 2017 10:29 pm
5662.	In Their Own Words: Seniors, coaches reflect on potential end to season Todd Brewer The spring of 2020 has been one to remember, but not for the reasons that I was hoping for as a high school baseball coach. I have been coaching on a variety of levels for the past 15 years and have come to learn that no matter the amount of planning and preparing that goes on, the unexpected has a way of popping up and adjustments have to be made. Published Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:54 pm
5663.	NASH COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION SOCCER INFO NASH COUNTY -- Here are the final results from the 2013 Nash County Parks & Recreation Department’s Fall Soccer Season: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:50 pm
5664.	Use better judgement when picking heroes Heroes just ain’t what they used to be. In today’s news saturation society, I guess you’d have to be totally disconnected to hear about the latest “hero” scandal. Record-setting Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was caught in a photograph at a party in South Carolina smoking marijuana. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:40 pm
5665.	Hundreds gather to honor King's legacy NASHVILLE - Well over 300 people gathered at the O.D. Moore building in Nashville Jan. 19th for the annual MLK Banquet in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., fittingly conducted on the federal holiday set aside in King's honor. The event, organized by the Nashville Willing Workers, included a luncheon and multiple speeches reflecting on King's ideals and how those need to be applied to struggles today. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:24 pm
5666.	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
5667.	Nash County sees uptick in commercial, residential growth NASH COUNTY - Commercial and residential growth is growing across Nash County, according to the folks who work to attract businesses to the area.Projects underway in Nash County include 2.5 million square feet of industrial space to be developed with a potential of $300 million in investment and $2.1 million in potential future tax revenue meaning up to 800-1,000 potential jobs, said Andy Hagy, the county's director of economic development."We want growth that's good," Hagy said. "We don't want smokestacks." LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 9, 2022 10:16 pm
5668.	Nashville approves $14.8 million budget Nashville residents expressed disdain over the town's response to reported issues in town. Residents spoke out during the public comment portion of the board's meeting on Tuesday night. James Baker, who lives on East Green Street, said he feels there's a lack of communication in town. Baker said the street sign on his road is wrong. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 2, 2021 10:33 pm
5669.	CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH MARKED NASHVILLE - A small field of dark blue pinwheels planted in front of the Nash County Administration Building flicker and sparkle in the breeze, but there is no sign to mark why they're there: to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month, a national observance in April. Blue is the chosen color, selected in 1989 when a Virginian grandmother tied one to her car to honor her grandson, who died from abuse. The blue color represents bruises and injuries often inflicted on abused children. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:15 pm
5670.	Iranian spy squirrels and secret Little League rules Due to writer’s block and an overrunning notebook, it’s time to catch Soapbox readers up on the most bizarre and entertaining news we can find. While we do expect you to believe this stuff due to it be printed in a newspaper, regular readers will know I’m not nearly creative enough to make this stuff up. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, October 9, 2007 11:04 pm
5671.	TOWN HALL MEETING: Officials talk mental health, Medicaid expansion NASHVILLE - Once strictly a partisan proposition, Medicaid expansion is gaining the support of an increasing number of Republican lawmakers as evidenced during a town hall meeting held on mental health care last week in Nashville."I support Medicaid expansion, but not as a permanent solution," said state Sen. Jim Burgin, a Republican from Harnett County. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:44 pm
5672.	Property reval appeal deadline nears NASHVILLE - With a week and a half to go before the April 15 deadline to file an appeal for tax revaluation, the flow of applicants has been "steady," according to Doris Sumner, Tax Administrator for Nash County, since reval notices were mailed out in mid-March. The reval notices have information regarding various methods that property owners may file for appeals. Informal measures include phone calls, walk-ins, filing by mail or filing online. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:01 pm
5673.	Spring Hope hires new police officer The Spring Hope Police Department welcomed a brand new officer to its force, an officer who is closely connected to the mayor of the town.Newly hired Officer Jake Gwaltney, nephew of Mayor Buddy Gwaltney, was formally introduced by Police Chief Anthony Puckett to the public and commissioners Monday night. Officer Gwaltney started his position on Monday, July 25th, according to Puckett. "I lived in Spring Hope mostly all my life. I'm very happy to be accepted into the Spring Hope Police Department," Officer Gwaltney told everyone. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:37 pm
5674.	NASHVILLE AREA SCHOOLS BUS ROUTES, PT. 1 Published Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:31 am
5675.	Spring Hope Elementary Honor Rolls Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its 5th Six Weeks Honor Roll Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:30 pm
5676.	Relay for Life News & Events Hot dog, bake sale: LifeCare Hospitals’ Relay for Life team is having a hot dog & bake sale on Friday, March 19 from 11:30am until1:30pm at 1051 Noell Lane, Rocky Mount. Please contact Pam Bloodworth (451-2305) for more information. Published Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:49 pm
5677.	COMMUNITY CALENDAR Published Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:45 pm
5678.	Southern wins one, ties one STANHOPE -- Southern Nash has gotten off to a solid start in girls soccer action for the 2011 season under veteran head coach John Matthews. Last week, the Ladybirds defeated Wilson Beddingfield by a 1-0 margin and tied Northern Vance 0-0. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 8, 2011 10:54 pm
5679.	NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS Momeyer Properties, LLC to Samantha Herring Wade and Tyler Blade Wade; 21.39 acres; $48,500Adams Homes AEC, LLC and Don J. Adams to Nina P. Palmiotto; Breedlove, Lot 42; $390,000Ta'nair Pinkett, Ta'nair Thompson, Morris Pinkett, Kennith Montrel Greene, Michael Greene, Michael Lavern Greene, Lisa M. Greene, Kelvin Ricks and Kelvin Carl Ricks to Ta'nair Pinkett, Michael Lavern Greene, Kelvin Carl Ricks, Ta'Nair Thompson, Morris Pinntet and Kenith Montrel Greene; .38 acres and .13 acres of NC 43 Published Wednesday, December 31, 2025 8:47 pm
5680.	WWII vet, local builder honored A World War II veteran, building contractor and cherished father has been honored by the Joint Veterans Committee with a flag-raising ceremony.Charles Ross "Jack" Cone Jr., a sergeant in the Army from 1942-46, was honored by family, friends and members of the Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:00 pm
5681.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hey grandpa, what's for supper (remember the Hee Haw Show?) Trout tar tare, pork belly with spicy sorghum and crushed peanuts, pork chop with blueberry and mustard seed chutney, roasted sweet potatoes and sweet NC kale. Nope, this wasn't part of an old TV show; this was just a few of the items on the menu at SoCo an 11-acre farm and restaurant on Slabtown Road in Wilson. Jennifer and Carl Turner along with Donna and Terry Milligan and other Body Image Gym members from Dortches, including the owner Dennis Ray enjoyed a fine meal creatively prepared using wholesome NC ingredients. JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, July 8, 2015 11:06 pm
5682.	Nash County school resource officers ramp up training NASHVILLE - Nash County school resource officers, already single-handedly responsible for protecting up to 1,000 students and staff- the most unarmed individuals in one location anywhere in the state - are continuing to ramp up their training amidst national school safety concerns. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:12 pm
5683.	Area teens presented at Debuette Gala The Rocky Mount Debu-ette Club held its annual presentation gala April 19 at Benvenue Country Club. Twenty-seven seniors and twenty-two freshmen were eligible to be presented in a ceremony prior to the dinner and dance.The club's purposes include rendering community service and helping young women become leaders in civic and social affairs. The organization, which emphasizes volunteer work in the community, is comprised of girls in ninth through 12th grades. Staff / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015 11:07 pm
5684.	SNMS releases honor lists The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System has released its Honor Roll and Principal’s List recipients. Published Wednesday, December 31, 2014 8:19 pm
5685.	Experts, studies and faith I wish I had kept a running total as to the number of times that local governments we cover hire consultants, at a premium price, to only land in the same place they started.I'm sure hundreds-of-thousands, maybe millions, have been squandered away for an out-of-town guy with a brief case to walk into a council chambers to drop some opinions and show some data and a power point - and the issue at hand never moves forward. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, October 15, 2025 10:21 pm
5686.	Spring Hope Elementary announces honor roll students Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the 4th six weeks of 2009. Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:52 pm
5687.	Community celebrates pastor's 100th birthday MIDDLESEX- The extraordinary life of Pastor Roy Jernigan, one hundred years old and counting, was celebrated Jan. 23rd at the Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church, drawing over one hundred for a catered luncheon event and watching Jernigan receive a special award from Keith Stone, Nash County Sheriff. The gathering was sponsored by the American Legion Post 110 of Nashville. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 29, 2025 10:22 pm
5688.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS If you happened through Aventon last week and thought you were having a hallucination from the 103-degree heat, you weren't. Yes, that was Terry Milligan trying out his new jet ski in the farm pond. Fuel and oil, check; new battery, check; life jacket, check. All that was left was to try it out. Terry figured Lake Gaston was 30 minutes away and his pond was right there so he backed up, offloaded, cranked up and took off. The ducks and geese scattered, squawking as they flew. JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, July 1, 2015 10:40 pm
5689.	Students recognized for attending FCCLA State Leadership Conference Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) held their State Leadership Conference in Greensboro in April. This student organization held competitive events in various areas including child development, leadership, community service, advocacy, design, life event planning and foods and nutrition. Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRMPS) students competed against other students from across North Carolina during the conference. Published Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:33 pm
5690.	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
5691.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS It was a beautiful, cold Sunday at Peachtree Baptist Church as the active members welcomed all the visitors. The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Joan and Ray Eason in celebration of their wedding anniversary. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, November 13, 2019 10:59 pm
5692.	CANDIDATE QUESTIONS / Bob Cavanaugh, US HOUSE DISTRICT 3 - Republican Age: 62 Profession: Retired Captain USMC (21 yrs) Owner: Economical Landscaping Co. (22 yrs) Family: Linda: wife 26 years Tracie: daughter Grand-kids: Sam & Ava Hobbies: Lepidopterist & gardening Published Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:25 pm
5693.	Northern schedule finalized RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School will begin its 2016 volleyball schedule on Aug. 16 with a home match against long-time powerhouse D.H. Conley out of Pitt County.Northern Nash will be coached by veteran skipper Patricia Haggerty. The Lady Knight's first Big East Conference event will be Sept. 8 on the road against Wilson Hunt. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:33 pm
5694.	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 by Lynn and David Griffin in honor of their son, Josh Griffin, on the occasion of his birthday. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, August 28, 2019 10:43 pm
5695.	Local couple charged with animal cruelty A Nashville family was charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals and violating the town’s leash law after a Nashville Police Officer picked up their Yorkshire Terrier after it wandered away from home. The family, however, says the charges are bogus and plans to file a lawsuit against the town’s police department for police misconduct. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:44 pm
5696.	Southern wins first matchup WENDELL: The Southern Nash Firebirds kicked off their 2014-15 boys varsity basketball season last Tuesday with a road victory against Corinth Holders in Johnston County.Marquise Wright delivered 17 points to go with eight rebounds as Southern streaked to a convincing 56-39 decision over the Pirates. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 3, 2014 11:40 pm
5697.	Pivotal moments drawing near for Nash Two very different headlines in the news – one reaching back to late last year, one from last week –will prove to be pivotal moments in the direction of Nash County. And both will reach a conclusion of some kind in just a few short months. One item, a story which broke seemingly out of nowhere last year, is the potential locating of a poultry processing plant in the county, by industry giant Sanderson Farms. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, January 25, 2011 10:17 pm
5698.	COUNTY REC RESULTS NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Spring Sports Scores: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 16, 2018 11:02 pm
5699.	Southern Nash High announces honor students The following students earned A Honor Roll status for the grading period: Published Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:41 pm
5700.	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 by Tanya Pitts in loving memory of her husband, Harry N. Pitts, and her parents, Willard and Mary Winstead. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019 10:34 pm