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| 5701. |  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
| | 5702. | COUNTY REC RESULTS
NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Spring Sports Youth League Scores:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:47 pm
| | 5703. | Breaking News
Nash prepares for second dose vaccine clinics
School Board delays opening in emergency meeting Thursday
Man shot while driving on Hwy 64 in Nashville
Published Thursday, January 21, 2021 1:02 pm
| | 5704. |  A few short thoughts on some irritating issues
I've got a little to say about a lot of things this week, so the Soapbox may seem more like a typical attention-deficit conversation. Surely, there's something here to irritate just about everyone.
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, September 27, 2006 12:16 am
| | 5705. |  Highlights of last year's Darwin Award winners
Each year, the Soapbox borrows the stories from the folks who do the Darwin Awards. This is a bit of dark humor that has spawned books and a movie, detailing the dumb ways that people either end themselves or cause some type of serious incident through sheer stupidity or lack of common sense.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 1, 2007 11:45 pm
| | 5706. | Ephesus Community News
On Feb. 16 the Ephesus Women on Mission held their monthly meeting. We discussed our upcoming mission trip to Ridgecrest as well as the Tar River Annual WMU Spring Meeting to be held in April. We prayed for our missionaries at home and abroad.
DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, February 24, 2009 10:34 pm
| | 5707. |  Intersections: God and Life
My wife spoke to our congregation on Mother's Day and encouraged the women in particular to understand that just as we take care of our physical bodies so also we should take care of our minds. The subject was something that was discussed in my classes while preparing for full-time ministry, but I honestly didn't pay attention because I was just ready to see the world come to know Jesus and I was full of zeal and passion.
CARLYLE HALL / Published Wednesday, May 15, 2019 10:42 pm
| | 5708. |  You’ll find no sympathy for prisoners here
Don’t look now, dear readers, but it looks like September may quickly be turning into Soapbox Rant Month.
Last week’s column — which I must say brought a deluge of comments from readers — was about how on occasion we’d all love to take a crowbar to our “Technology.” Many questions were left unanswered as to why stores have replaced checkout attendants with machines, and why chain stores build so many checkouts they never intend to use.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:08 pm
| | 5709. |  New high school construction starts in March
Renovations at Middlesex Elementary School and construction of the new Rocky Mount High School should begin mid to late March, Mark Strickland, Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) special assistant, announced to the board at their meeting Monday night.
“We have the bids in hand and are talking to contractors,” he said. “There are still things we need to work through in finalizing the financing.” Final work is being done on necessary documentation and approvals from agencies in Raleigh, he concluded, but all is moving forward.
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:52 pm
| | 5710. | NCDOT, Spring Hope manager clash on subdivision
SPRING HOPE - A divisive matter about alleged improper platting of subdivision lots along S. Big Woods Road may be up for discussion at the upcoming June 2nd Board of Commissioners meeting, after a NCDOT representative sent an email of complaint to the town.The Graphic requested and obtained a copy of a May 20 email from Kimberly Moore, NCDOT District Engineer serving Nash and Wilson Counties. The email is public record since it pertains to town business and was sent to Kyle Pritchard, Mayor of Spring Hope, who then forwarded it to town commissioners.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:10 pm
| | 5711. |  Nash County can, and should do better
Last week's release of inspection reports at the Pet Connection Center (Nash County Animal Shelter) absolutely made my temperature rise as I read through the many issues found.As mentioned, many times, right here in this column - local people rolled up their sleeves back in 2010 to build a non-profit, Nash County Animal Friends of NC, to lobby and help reduce euthanizations at the Nash County Animal Shelter. The group worked tirelessly to fund and lobby for affordable spay and neuter programs.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, July 2, 2025 10:33 pm
| | 5712. |  Bulldogs take part in states
BURLINGTON -- Nash Central High School’s doubles tandem of Randi and Kaley Price reached the semifinals of last weekend’s Class 3-A State Individual Girls Tennis Tournament at the Burlington Tennis Center in Alamance County. The Prices were defeated in the semis by Grace Deering and Rachel Tomchin from Charlotte Catholic. Scores were 6-0 and 6-1.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 30, 2012 11:11 pm
| | 5713. | Nash board chair gives state of county
Nash County faced many changes in 2021 and continues to prevail through them all.During the State of the County address Monday, Commissioner Chairman Robbie Davis said the county's performance in 2021 was similar to that of 2020 as unknowns and challenges faced from COVID-19 continue. In spite of everything, he said county officials and employees have kept the area running smoothly.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 9, 2022 10:34 pm
| | 5714. | Peachtree Community News
On Saturday a Golf Tournament Fund Raiser was held for Scott Hagler at Peachtree Hills Country Club. The event, which also included a silent auction and other fund raisers, was coordinated by his friends, family and co-workers. It was held to raise funds to help with extra expenses incurred by his medical treatments in Houston, Texas. It was well attended and very successful.
By BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:19 pm
| | 5715. | NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS
Dexter L. Clark and Linda C. Clark to Dia Denise Clark; one acreWilliam Edward Norwood III and Hoa C. Thai; 1740 Country Club Road, Rocky MountJane H. Shuttleworth, Jane Hendricks Shuttleworth, Judith Hendricks Canada, David Michael Canada, Quentin J. Hendricks Jr., Quentin Joyner Hendricks Jr, Sydney Bass Hendricks, Carol Hendricks Kayler, Evelyn Carol Kayler, Raymond Perry Hendricks and Imel Tyner Griffin to Dean A. Holland Builders; 264 Regency Drive, Nashville; $21,000
Published Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:26 pm
| | 5716. |  May is Foster Care Awareness Month
NASHVILLE- May is Foster Care Awareness Month, with Nash DSS workers, community partners, foster parents and one elected official gathering in front of the county administration building May 2nd to share fellowship and tie ribbons to trees, one for each of the 87 Nash County children currently in foster care. That number is up from 78 a year ago, with more than half of the children sent away to other counties, because there aren't enough places for them here. Forty-two local children are being fostered elsewhere, as far away as Mecklenburg, Cumberland, Guilford, New Hanover, Columbus and Durham counties.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2025 10:05 pm
| | 5717. | Spring Hope candidates meet-and-greet
Spring Hope's candidates for upcoming local elections got a chance to rub elbows with state brass during a meet-and-greet at the luxurious Seven Paths Manor in an evening event Oct. 24.The 6:30 p.m. event drew a crowd of around fifty.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, November 1, 2023 10:37 pm
| | 5718. | 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
| | 5719. | Board tables teacher supplement increases
State funds for school staff salaries in the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (N-RMS) system are far below the amount needed to cover required personnel, according to a report presented to the board by assistant superintendent Tommy Finch.
At its work session Monday night, the N-RMS board reviewed a report on state formulas used to determine how many teaching and staff positions are funded by state dollars. Based on laws created in the state legislature, the state board of education allots schools funding for positions according to Planning Allotment Formulas.
By Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:40 pm
| | 5720. | Letters to the Editor:
It’s About People•To those of you who read my threads often, you have heard me speak of what it was like raised on a farm in rural Greene County. No one worked on salary schedule back in the day; the person who earned the most was the owner of the land; the landlord. There was no law to dictate how much—if any-- the landlord paid share croppers.
Published Tuesday, July 22, 2014 11:00 pm
| | 5721. |  Throwed away –– Sunset in Chicago
Publisher’s note: The following was submitted by Ben Casey who worked as a photo journalist at The Graphic under Tom and Joe Wilson’s ownership. Pictured with the column is the Leica which Ben used during that period. Casey said, “I credit The Graphic, Joe and Tom, the Graphic staff, and all the loyal readers of my work in helping me really discover what I want to do when I grow up.”
CASEY AT BAT / BY BEN CASEY / Published Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:46 pm
| | 5722. |  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
| | 5723. | Red Oak plans Veterans Day, Christmas Festival
RED OAK - Red Oak's much-celebrated fourth annual Veterans' Day Service is coming up at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 at the W.B. Ennis Park.Todd Winstead, a Red Oak resident and retired Marine, went over initial plans at the Oct. 14 town council meeting, although a few final details have yet to be worked out. The Red Oak Rotary club will be assisting.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:45 pm
| | 5724. |  Clarifications and further details on Soapbox
I don’t do this often enough, and I’d like to take time to thank all the folks who read the Soapbox Column — whether that be every week, once a month, when it’s your turn to change the dog’s paper or just when it doesn’t seem like it would be all that boring. You all count.
For the past 13 years, I’ve enjoyed penning this particular column — a multi-topic column, with a mostly Conservative view. I make no bones about that view, and it is indeed rare in the world of newspapers today.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:35 pm
| | 5725. |  Area teens compete for distinguished title
The 30th annual Distinguished Young Woman Scholarship Program of Nash-Rocky Mount will be held at the Keihin Auditorium this year on the Edgecombe Community College Campus near Tarboro. The program will be Sunday, April 29th at 2:00 and tickets are on sale by participants or at the door. We are excited abou the six intellectual, talented, and beautuful young girls vying for the prestigous title of Distinguished Young Woman of Nash-Rocky Mount.
Published Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:12 pm
| | 5726. |  Nashville Graphic columnist pens fifth book
Newspaper man, college professor, voracious reader, detective of history, wicked humorist and writer: Michael Brantley, Graphic Soapbox columnist, could also be described as a Renaissance man with many talents and areas of knowledge. His latest achievement, though, is the publication of a fifth book, a nonfiction, about an 1800s-era North Carolinian whose exploits "come off the page like an action movie," Brantley said.The book title names its subject: Captain Otway Burns: Privateer, Legislator, and Naval Hero of the War of 1812 .
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:07 pm
| | 5727. |  Goat herding is a lot harder than it looks
These are trying times on the goat farm.In 2013, we’ve already had both of our electric power boxes for our fence go out; a thunderstorm dropped a 30-foot tree on the wire part of the fence; our best goat died under mysterious circumstances; several chickens were assassinated; and I’ve been shocked, cut, tripped, smashed fingers and chased down several jailbreaks.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
| | 5728. | SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLLS
Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its first Six Weeks Honor Roll
Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:58 pm
| | 5729. |  No such thing as a one-sided coin
Last week’s letter to the editor regarding the new gun shop in downtown left me with mixed feelings. Actually I have opinions on both sides and this entire ordeal has brought up some issues from the past.
The letter published last week mentioned the tragedy of Nash County buying up all the property on the block where the gun shop is located.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:55 pm
| | 5730. | Southern Nash High Honor Roll
A Honor Roll
Battle, Terrell
Britt, Jordan
Davis, Hunter
Driver, Anna
Published Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:34 pm
| | 5731. |  Thompson honored at flag raising ceremony
A flag-raising ceremony was held Monday morning at Jack Laughery Memorial Park in Rocky Mount to honor T4 (Cpl.) Lester Bryant Thompson who served in the United States Army during World War II. The ceremony was hosted by the Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe counties. Keith Thompson, Lester’s son, spoke during the ceremony, fondly remembering his father as a man who served both his country and his community and loved his family.
Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, September 18, 2012 10:59 pm
| | 5732. | New members join NCWC board of trustees
North Carolina Wesleyan College's Board of Trustees recently approved five new board members to join the Wesleyan family: Leslie Hall, Janice Byrant Howroyd, Kevin Jones, Melvin Mitchell and Constance Williams. These new members come from a variety of backgrounds and industries joining 19 others that serve on the North Carolina Wesleyan College Board of Trustees, chaired by Dr. Dan Crocker.
Published Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:34 pm
| | 5733. | Residents voice concern over park
More than two dozen people crowded the Castalia Town Hall last Tuesday to discuss their feelings about a proposed town park. The public hearing was held on October 7 as part of the town’s regular monthly business meeting. The meeting was led by Commissioner James Alston, who filled in for Mayor Elene Leonard who was hospitalized.
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:28 pm
| | 5734. | NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS
Square Foote LLC to Foote and Moorefield, Inc.; Section 1, Ford's Colony at Rocky Mount; Block A, Lot 21Denise Lucas to Lisa Rodriguez, Paul R. Lucas and Bryan Lucas; 941 Shearin Andrew Road, Rocky MountLisa Rodriguez, Bryan Lucas and Denise Lucas to Paul R. Lucas, Heather Chin-Lucas and Heather Chin Lucas; 937 Shearin Andrew Road, Rocky Mount
Published Wednesday, June 21, 2023 10:34 pm
| | 5735. |  Public meeting sheds light on casino project
State legislators are all in on a casino opening in Nash County, but some residents want it to fold.Area church leaders concerned about a General Assembly plan to allow casinos to be built in Eastern North Carolina including Rocky Mount gathered last Friday at Old Carriage Road Baptist Church, which is a half mile from the proposed site.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:46 pm
| | 5736. | Spring Hope Elementary announces honor roll
Spring Hope Elementary School Honor Roll for the second six weeks includes the following students.
Published Tuesday, December 9, 2008 10:14 pm
| | 5737. |  Strickland retires from NCSO
NASHVILLE - It has been just over a month since Major Miste Strickland of the Nash County Sheriff's Office retired after 28 years of duty, but she's not letting any grass grow under her feet; Strickland is busy planning an international trip of a spiritual nature, beginning June 18. Strickland's official goodbye to the NCSO was March 29, when she was presented with the Old North State Award, for individual who have 20 or more years of service in the state, and the North Carolina Dogwood Award, the Attorney General's Award of Appreciation.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:43 pm
| | 5738. | Disaster prep important during hurricane season
"Hurricane season" in North Carolina officially begins in June, running to November 30, but forecasters within NOAA's National Weather Service are predicting a 60% chance of above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year."This agency is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher.). Of those, 6-10 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph-plus), including 3-5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5 with winds of 111 mph or higher," states a May 22, 2025 article posted at the website for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:29 pm
| | 5739. | Swift Creek Elementary announces honor rolls
A Honor Roll Luke Acker, Taniya Allen, Oliver Anderson, Avery Antill, Aniyah Arrington, Olivia Ashman, Ty'Drik Avery, Kathryn Bailey, Conner Baker, Alondra Barajas, Hannah Barnes, Kaitlyn Bass, Joshua Battle, Kimberly Battle, Jordan Bobbitt, Chason Boseman, Micah Boseman, Andrew Bottoms, Tabitha Brannon, Timothy Brechbill, Emory Bridges, Isabella Brightman, Kailey Burden, Aaron Carter, Spencer Cary, Samuel Casper, Kimberly Cendejas,
Published Wednesday, December 9, 2015 11:06 pm
| | 5740. |  Nash County Ruritans hold annual meeting
MOMEYER - Ruritan Clubs, like many service organizations, are in need of new and younger members to fill their shoes- and ranks - in order to keep numerous community benefits alive.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 2, 2025 10:09 pm
| | 5741. | Shelter approaches full staffing, supervisor hired
ROCKY MOUNT - Nash County's Pet Connection Center, hit with two sets of violations by the state in the past two months, has now tripled its staff and upped both staff training and adoption opportunities. It also now has an animal control supervisor in place: Jacob Barley, who was promoted from animal control officer last week.Nash County Manager Stacie Shatzer gave an update at the August 11 board of commissioners meeting.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, August 13, 2025 10:26 pm
| | 5742. |  Tea parties, Obama and other stuff
The Soapbox Staff has managed to keep quiet lately about things political, but alas, the siren is calling.
The Tax Tea Parties of last week, President Obama’s globetrotting, the antics of Notre Dame and other assorted things and goings-on are just more than a rabble-rouser can let go.
Let’s take them in small bite-sized pieces ...
Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:50 am
| | 5743. | Spring Hope aims to leave tax rate unchanged
A public hearing is planned 7 p.m. June 3 on the proposed $2.7 million Spring Hope town budget which has an unchanged tax rate of 67 cents per $100 of valuation, the same as the last two years. The total proposed budget, at $2,770,010, which combines the general fund budget and the enterprise fund (including water and sewer), is higher than last year's because of the revaluations, which will add about $260,000 for the year in the general fund, according to Michelle Collins, town clerk.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 22, 2024 10:18 pm
| | 5744. |  Spring Hope officials shut down bar
SPRING HOPE - A Spring Hope bar has been shut down by town officials, but invited to reapply for a new permit once public safety and other concerns are met.J's Place on South Ash Street was shuddered Monday night when the town's Board of Adjustment revoked the bar's special use permit.During a quasi-judicial public hearing, the board, which is made up of the Board of Commissioners, received information from town officials on police and emergency calls at J's Place, which they said creates a public safety concern.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 15, 2023 10:53 pm
| | 5745. |  Pittman receives Long Leaf Pine Award
NASHVILE - Jeannette Pittman, a former Nash educator and current member of the Nash County Health and Human Services Board, has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award given by the governor of North Carolina. The award is given to those with proven record of exemplary service to the State of North Carolina as well as to their communities.The presentation ceremony was conducted at 3 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Nash Board of Commissioner chambers, and well-attended, with the chamber nearly full.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:21 pm
| | 5746. | Southern Nash Middle School Honor Rolls
A HONOR ROLLSIXTH GRADE Joshua Minchew, Angel Campos-Carreron, Scarlet Waller, Bentley Russell, Elia Taifeh, Akilys Perez, Katherine Comelli, Francis Vicente Franco and Cade Morris,
Published Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:39 pm
| | 5747. |  MAKE-A-WISH
Logan Jones of Nashville is like any typical 12 year-old. He enjoys swimming and playing with his friends. He’s become quite an accomplished golfer at a young age. In fact, he recently competed in the Eastern NC Junior League Golf Tournament held in Wendell, N.C.
You’d never know by looking at him play that he has Muscular Dystrophy.
Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher / Published Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:36 pm
| | 5748. |  Twin County Hall of Fame to induct nine Thursday
The next class of the Twin County Hall of Fame will be inducted Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the annual banquet at Edgecombe Community College. This year’s group includes a governor, a craftsman, a historian, community and business leaders, and two musicians.
Published Wednesday, November 9, 2011 12:12 am
| | 5749. |  Mudcats will open Thursday
ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats will open their 21st baseball season with a homestand against the Mobile BayBears beginning Thursday and running through Monday at picturesque Five County Stadium.
The Mudcats will offer several promotions at Five County Stadium during the five-day period.
On April 8, the Mudcats will have Friday Night Fireworks after the game.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2011 1:22 am
| | 5750. | 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
| | 5751. | Spring Hope Elementary announces honor roll
Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its First Six Weeks Honor Roll.
Published Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:28 pm
| | 5752. | Summer school is cancelled
NASHVILLE — Due to Nash County’s request for $800,000 to be returned from the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) 2008-09 budget, the system has to cancel summer school for this year. “We won’t have a two-week summer school as we had last year,” said NRMS superintendent Rick McMahon. Remediation will take place before the end of the school year, he told the board.
The school board approved a current expense budget amendment at their meeting Monday night that “reduces the Nash County appropriation by $800,000 as required,” NRMS finance officer Susan Blackwell said. “Funds set aside for summer school were used to offset this budget reduction as well as $178,970.38 of fund balance.” This leaves fund balance at nearly $1,542,000.
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:15 pm
| | 5753. | EDGECOMBE-NASH RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL
The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel met 10:30 a. m., November 13, 2012 at Braswell Memorial Library. President Mary Williams greeted everyone, member Shirley Felton gave the devotion on “Every Day is a Day of Thanksgiving”, and her son, Cleon Felton, gave important dates of the NC Legislature.
DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:29 pm
| | 5754. |  Daughters of the American Revolution
The Daughters of American Revolution MICAJAH PETTAWAY CHAPTER met in the Nash General Hospital Cafeteria on Thursday, January 21, 2010 for an 11:30 A. M. lunch. Dottie Barrett, First Vice Regent led the flag pledge, American’s Creed and DAR Ritual accompanied by Alice Wynne Gatsis, acting Chaplain.
DEE LONG / Published Tuesday, February 2, 2010 10:34 pm
| | 5755. | County meets with state lawmakers
The Nash County Board of Commissioners presented members of the N.C General Assembly with a list of issues the county is facing.The board examined the topics over dinner May 11 to state Sen. Lisa Barnes and state Rep. James Gailliard who both represent Nash County. Commissioners discussed six legislative issues that are affecting the county.
KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 18, 2022 11:26 pm
| | 5756. | Peachtree Community News
Lawrence and Karen Edwards had a wonderful treat last week-end when they got to meet their new grandson, Jackson Lowell Edwards. His family, Adam and Sarah and big sister, Lillian, came from Colorado Springs to visit for a few days. They visited in Greenville with his brother, Aaron who brought them to church on Sunday. Aaron and Adam lit the Advent candle of Hope, as their parents, Karen and Lawrence read the Advent devotional reading. Adam and his family returned to their home on Wednesday.
BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:28 pm
| | 5757. |  Citizens learn about active shooter response
NASHVILLE - "You are not helpless. What you do matters:" the takeaway summative statement by Larry Danforth, Nashville Police Officer, on the occasion of NPD's Sept. 23rd public education event, 'Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events.' Held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Nashville Methodist Church, the free class drew about sixty attendants, including residents of Nashville, Momeyer and surrounding towns.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 1, 2025 10:09 pm
| | 5758. | Nash County Deed Transfers
The following deed transfers were reported in Nash County from January 18-22
Published Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:59 pm
| | 5759. |  Nashville Recreation to host registration
NASHVILLE -- The Nashville Recreation Department will host spring sports signups from Feb. 2-6 at the Town Hall.Times will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Cost is $15 for town residents or $30 for non-residents.Signups will be available in the following sports and age groups:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:55 pm
| | 5760. | County okays West Mount Dollar General
NASHVILLE - Despite a 48-signature petition in opposition, Nash leaders have approved conditional rezoning for a new Dollar General Market store for the West Mount area, to be built next to the West Mount Ruritan Club and just east of the intersection of West Mount Drive and S. Halifax Road.Adam Tyson, Nash County Planner, made a presentation to county commissioners at the Oct. 7 meeting, relaying the conditional zoning request to re-zone 1.64 acres to be cut out of a larger undeveloped tract owned by the John C. Barnes Irrevocable Trust.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:24 pm
| | 5761. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
It was an exciting Sunday at Peachtree as the members welcomed many visitors to the Peachtree.Sunday's large sanctuary poinsettia arrangement was presented to glorify God by Fran and Bobby Bunn in loving memory of Jeff Nelson, Hazel Robertson, and all the Peachtree Baptist Church members who have gone to heaven to celebrate the birthday of their Lord and King in His presence.
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, December 18, 2019 10:25 pm
| | 5762. |  New Year visions from a slightly cynical columnist
Gentle reader, wait no more.
We know you’ve been chomping at the proverbial bit for the Soapbox Annual Predictions for the New Year. The time has arrived.
We all get excited when the calendar flips over, as it gives us a chance to sit down and reflect and make resolutions and budgets. We vow to hold firm to these until the first good sale or the opening of Girl Scout cookie season.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, January 6, 2009 10:20 pm
| | 5763. | Downtown board mulls sidewalks, benches and planters
NASHVILLE - Bumpy sidewalks, lack of pedestrian-friendly green spaces with benches and planters, and too few trash cans are working against Nashville's 'walkability,' - so those are the latest ideas for improvement by the Downtown Strong Advisory Board (DSAB). Meeting March 24th, the committee, newly strengthened with the addition of four new members, set goals of doing some pricing for the physical items while directing the town manager to identify the worst sidewalk spots.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 2, 2025 10:09 pm
| | 5764. | School board prioritizes facility needs
CORINTH—The Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (N-RMS) administration proposed "Seven Paths to the Future" for the school board to consider as they build their facilities plan and consider next year's budget. Meeting at Rose Hill for their annual retreat last Thursday, the board heard plans for improvement of facilities and updates on current alternative programs for at-risk students and on current personnel issues and trends.
By Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2007 12:10 am
| | 5765. |  Nash Community College Honor Society Inductees
Nash Community College honored 60 of its top students during a recent Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society induction ceremony. Established in 1964, the Gamma Beta Phi society is a national, non-profit, educational, honor and service organization that recognizes excellence in education, while promoting the development of leadership ability and character, and encouraging community service.
Published Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:50 pm
| | 5766. |  Nashville native Phil Valentine dies of COVID
Nashville native Phil Valentine, 61, passed away Saturday after a month-long battle with COVID-19.Valentine resided in Tennessee and has long been known as a nationally acclaimed conservative radio talk show host.His family conveyed through various interviews and social media that Phil's opinion on the COVID-19 vaccine had changed after being hospitalized with the disease in mid July. His family continues to encourage people to get vaccinated.
JO ANNE COOPER, GRAPHIC PUBLISHER / Published Wednesday, August 25, 2021 10:13 pm
| | 5767. | Nash one of 7 vying for bogus investment
RALEIGH — Two California felony fugitives remain on the run after posing as high-rolling, multi-million-dollar investors to the Department of Commerce that had seven counties — including Nash— vying for an industrial location earlier this year.
The courting — involving planned lavish hotel stays, state helicopter transports and catered meals on fine china — was intense statewide.
The fake investors demands and promises lasted about three weeks, leading up to Jan. 29, for a proposed, bogus $100-million gem processing plant that the now-believed-to-be con artists said would land between 1,300 and 1,500 jobs in the chosen county.
Kathy Harrelson, Special to The Graphic / Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:15 pm
| | 5768. |  Nashville Chamber hosts candidate forum
Sanderson Farms was a hot topic of discussion during a recent candidate forum sponsored by Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce. The forum was held for those seeking the District Four Nash County Commissioner seat. Four candidates are running for the seat, with incumbent Danny Tyson and Lisa Stone Barnes vying for the Republican ticket and Bert Daniel and Jerry Harris vying for the Democratic ticket.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, May 1, 2012 11:04 pm
| | 5769. | Spring Hope Elementary Honor Roll
Spring Hope Elementary School has announced its Honor Roll for the 2nd Six Weeks.
Published Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11:10 pm
| | 5770. |  Nashville welcomes local packing, shipping business
NASHVILLE - Nashville's newest business is filling a niche, according to the man behind it; Hasan Hasan, the owner of Global Pack & Ship, said he got the idea because the town needed the services it offers."People have had to go to Rocky Mount just to send something by UPS or Fed Ex, or just to make copies, get office supplies or get something laminated," Hasan said. "I live here, so I got a sense for what was needed."
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:26 pm
| | 5771. | Council hears needs for parks and rec, planning and internet security
NASHVILLE - With a budget retreat session breaking the ice for beginning work on the FY 27 town budget, Nashville leaders are "chewing on" department presentations prior to the first of two town council work sessions, those scheduled one week apart on May 13th and 20th. Among department heads speaking at the first meeting, held March 23rd, were Koy Worrell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources; Shawn Lucas, Planning Director; and Daniel Jones, Strategic Advisor at VC3, the company that handles the town's internet security.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:39 pm
| | 5772. |  Remembering 9-11, a long way in 8 years
I remember exactly where I was.
I was in my car, on the way to work, trying to find something less than idiotic for my morning drive. Since this was pre-satellite radio, I wasn’t having much luck.
Then, finally, a disc jockey said, “Hold on, we just got a report that a plane was flown into the World Trade Center. Weird. Sorry about interrupting the show folks.” The idiotic talk continued.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, September 8, 2009 10:53 pm
| | 5773. |  Nashville honors Dr. King
This year marked the 50th anniversary of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the 20th anniversary of a national holiday being observed to pay homage to King, and the 10th anniversary of the Nashville Willing Workers Club Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. Nashville citizens and guests came together Monday morning at the O.D. Moore Building to honor the legacy and dream of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher / Published Tuesday, January 22, 2013 11:48 pm
| | 5774. | Nashville questions annexation bill
Drama over Senate Bill 169 played out over three different meetings Monday with the Nashville Town Council seeking answers, the Rocky Mount City Council standing united and an apparent schism of the Nash County Board of Commissioners over the issue.Filed with no real public notice, SB 169 -- sub-labeled Nash County Satellite Annexation Modifications -- called for municipalities located wholly or partially in Nash County to gain approval of county commissioners before satellite annexation of any property, and the county would have final say in any rezonings.
LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:43 pm
| | 5775. |  Farmland preservation is urged in Nash County
SANDY CROSS - Nash County needs to conserve its farmland, help and recognize its farmers, and needs to do it before Nash ends up like Wake County: those were concerns heard at the fourth Legislative and Elected Officials Appreciation Breakfast. Sponsored by the Nash County Farm Bureau and held inside a neat warehouse belonging to the Leggett Farming Partnership on April 10th, the event drew a large mixed crowd of farmers, cooperative extension agents, FFA students, county commissioners, college and school board leaders, state legislators and Farm Bureau personnel, among others.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:15 pm
| | 5776. | NASHVILLE POLICE BRIEFS
ARRESTS
Mark Anthony Johnson - 1/31/2010 - charged common law robbery
Chairty Renee Hill - 1/27/2010 - charged with driving while license revoked
Kenneth Hardy Morris - 1/27/2010 - charged with careless and reckless and resisting a public officer
Published Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:54 pm
| | 5777. |  Your tax dollars hard at work
It is that time again.
With politicians all around us clamoring for change, one thing has most certainly not changed — how our tax dollars are wasted.
Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:22 pm
| | 5778. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
God truly blesses us. The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation and friends met to worship last Sunday.The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Bart and Bill Wood in memory of their mother, Mrs. Patricia Wood.
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:45 pm
| | 5779. | LETTER: Citizen weighs in on town purchasing property outside of town limits
Dear editor, As a lifelong resident of the area, I have watched the nucleus of Nashville or the center of downtown disappear. In my lifetime, commerce existed on both sides of Washington Street, except for the Nash County Courthouse, which was erected in 1921. I remember the public parking lot also having businesses. Downtown Nashville was truly a beautiful quaint downtown and it was all Nashville's.
Published Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:26 pm
| | 5780. |  AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS
Summer fun is over and with that comes schedules and "more" responsibilities; I know that first hand. No longer do I have the free time to ramble and play; my social time in the neighborhood is at a standstill LOL. Harriet and Sue have to come see me to visit. Again, we are without help for our Garrett. Do you know anyone interested in the most rewarding job there is? It's not an easy job, and it's not a job for everyone. This person needs to have compassion and a strong work ethic. Responsibility and commitment are a must! A high school graduate, CPR- First Aid and a clean criminal background are mandatory.
JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, September 9, 2015 10:55 pm
| | 5781. | Schools request $417,000 less from counties for 09-10
At their Monday work session, the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board approved next year’s local current expense budget of $25,882,558 to request from Nash and Edgecombe counties, $417,000 less than this year’s budget. The board will approve the actual 2009-10 local current expense budget in the next school year once the counties have made their decisions.
Although costs for everything are going up, NRMS superintendent Rick McMahon said, this local budget request comes in significantly less than this year’s, “which is reasonable and fair.” He said after his talks with the county managers, their hope is to get to these budget figures for next year.
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:50 am
| | 5782. |  Nash Co. camps are scheduled
NASH COUNTY -- The Nash County Parks and Recreation Department will be offering the following youth camps this summer:
Cheerleading Camp
• This camp will be held July 21-25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Southern Nash High School Gymnasium. Members of the SN cheerleading squad will help run the camp.
From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 3, 2008 10:21 pm
| | 5783. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Peachtree members, family, and friends met Sunday to praise our Lord for all He does for us. He continues to bless and protest us. The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Fran and Bobby Bunn in honor of Fran's father Jake Robertson on his 95th birthday, their two grandsons, JR Bunn and Giorgi Martinez, on their birthdays.
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:48 pm
| | 5784. |  2013 Twin County Hall of Fame Inductees
Twin County Community Pride, Inc. has announced the Twin County Hall of Fame Class of 2013 to be inducted on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Nash Community College. This year’s class of ten inductees includes two photographers, a pediatrician, two community volunteers, two sports figures, an educator, a broadcaster, and a state legislator. The class was selected from over 50 nominations submitted in the spring.
Published Tuesday, October 8, 2013 10:44 pm
| | 5785. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation and friends met Sunday.The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Fran and Bob Bunn in honor of her father, Jake's, 94th birthday and their grandson's, Giorgie - 8th, and JR's - 16th birthdays.
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2019 10:41 pm
| | 5786. | Public addresses state reps.
Representatives Bobbie Richardson and Jeff Collins listened to the concerns of constituents at a meet and greet event on Friday afternoon. The event was held at Nash Community College. Around a dozen citizens, including public officials, expressed concerns over numerous topics which all centered around funding for various entities.
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 9, 2013 11:13 pm
| | 5787. |  AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS
Did anyone notice there wasn't any Aventon news last week?? I know I have finally lost it. I "thought" I sent my news to the Graphic last week, but I didn't. There has been so much going on around the Ricks Farm and my mind has been a little preoccupied. Troubles, who doesn't have them? I had someone ask me if I felt like Job yet. The answer is no! I still have my children and grandchildren; I am blessed with all the things that count.
JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, December 2, 2015 11:21 pm
| | 5788. |  Northern welcomes campers
RED OAK -- The annual Northern Nash High School Volleyball Camp is scheduled for July 26-27 at the NNHS Gymnasium in Red Oak.
The camp will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Campers are asked to bring a bag lunch.
The event is open to girls in grades 4-12. Cost is $30 per person. Beverages will be provided.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:41 pm
| | 5789. | SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLLS
Spring Hope Elementary School has released its Honor Roll for the Second Six Weeks
Published Tuesday, January 3, 2012 10:42 pm
| | 5790. | Nashville delays church purchase
An expected vote Tuesday night by the Nashville Town Council on the purchase of the Fellowship Church property has been delayed until August 6, and the due diligence period extended, in order to give the council time to hear back from Nash county Environmental Health on whether expansion of the drain field would work with surrounding soils; this would affect whether the current septic system could accommodate anticipated usage, or not.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:40 pm
| | 5791. |  Hoffman stars for Pirates
GREENVILLE -- Sophomore Jeff Hoffman tossed three scoreless innings and junior Drew Reynolds picked up the save as the Purpleteam defeated Gold 5-2 in the deciding game of the 2012 East Carolina University Purple-Gold World Series at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium Sunday afternoon. Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Purple struck for three runs and never relinquished the lead.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:17 pm
| | 5792. |  Wesleyan edged by Guilford
ROCKY MOUNT - The 7th-ranked Quakers of Guilford College handed host North Carolina Wesleyan its first home loss of the season, 91-80, last Saturday afternoon at Everett Gymnasium.
A tight game throughout the second half, the Bishops saw a late 11-0 run by Guilford put the game out of reach.
From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, December 11, 2007 11:12 pm
| | 5793. |  Nash cyclist honored with 83-mile birthday trek
RED OAK - A former Northern Nash High School Ag teacher had a birthday last month - his 83rd. Most people might mark the occasion with cake, cards or balloons, but that wasn't the case for Allan Buss. He went for a 'little' bike ride - 83 miles, one mile for each year- and took a bunch of his biking buddies with him.This isn't the first time the biking group - which doesn't have a name but has members from Red Oak, Rocky Mount, Hollister and Pinetops - has celebrated Buss that way; this is year four, and every year, the ride gets longer.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:24 pm
| | 5794. | Spring Hope Elementary Honor Roll
First Grade Grade Level Achievers
Mrs. Finn - Mallory Bass, Mason Cone, Cristian Espiritu, Camille Hall, Brooke Lucas, Landon Nall, Anna Strickland, Michelle Vargas, Blake Wood
Published Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:34 pm
| | 5795. | SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLLS
Spring Hope Elementary School has announed its Grade Level Achievers and Honor Roll for the Third Six Weeks Grading Period
Published Tuesday, February 14, 2012 11:23 pm
| | 5796. | Council approves Nashville Junction
Nashville's Town Council has approved the concept of the Nashville Junction project but said more work needs to be done on the details, particularly with the numbers.Council members unanimously voted on Tuesday night to accept the proposal presented by developer Michael Hurt but added that just the concept of the project was being accepted.
AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:18 pm
| | 5797. | State surpasses 80,000 zero-emission vehicles
Two years ahead of schedule, the number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the state have surpassed 80,000, a goal set by Governor Roy Cooper for 2025. Cooper made the announcement March 28, citing 80,000 ZEV registrations recorded in November of 2023.Cooper signed an executive order 80 in 2018, calling for state agencies to set "specific, firm and ambitious goals to decrease emissions" and to increase the number of ZEVs registered in North Carolina.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:44 pm
| | 5798. | Combined Northern Nash/Red Oak Middle Bus Route
Published Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:02 pm
| | 5799. |  PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation met Sunday to celebrate the coming birthday of Jesus Christ. The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify of God by Marta Whitehouse in loving honor of her sister, Chaidi Vaccaro, who celebrated her birthday on December 13th.
FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:45 pm
| | 5800. |  Chamber welcomes Nashville Nutrition
NASHVILLE - Nashville's newest "watering hole" is tucked inside the Nashville Junction, where a long drink bar awaits with a variety of healthy juice and shake options. 'Nashville Nutrition' was the third business to open its doors inside the historic structure, but its owner-operator is looking to build more than a customer base; Brittney Price, owner, with employee Sarah Champion, both young moms, are looking to build a community.The grand opening was held June 14th, with a formal ribbon-cutting with the Nashville Chamber held Oct.17.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:16 pm
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