The Nashville Graphic

501.	Elizabeth D. Mitchell Published Friday, December 11, 2015 8:57 am
502.	Nash County keeps close watch on Irma Nash County officials are keeping a close watch on Hurricane Irma, which is making its way towards the United States. Nash County Emergency Services Director Brian Brantley told Nash County Commissioners on Tuesday at the board's regular meeting that his staff were closely monitoring Irma and making preparations. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:26 pm
503.	Certificates presented Donna Green Boykin, left, received supplemental certificates, honoring two of her ancestors, who served North Carolina, during the War Between the States. Margie Parker Brantley, right, President of Bethel Heroes 636 Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), presented the certificates. Published Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:19 pm
504.	Automatic draft system offers convenience This week, I would like to highlight the work of our employees in the Finance Department who handle payments for water and sewer services. The Town of Nashville accepts payment for water and sewer services in the form of a written check, cash, and by automatic draft. At this time, the Town of Nashville does not accept debit or credit cards for water and sewer services. Henry Edward Raper, Esq., Nashville Town Manager / Published Wednesday, March 30, 2016 10:55 pm
505.	Ephesus Community News Rev. Tony Futrell’s message on Sunday morning was “To Forgive is Divine”. The postlude of Judy Rogers was, “Rise, Go Joyously Into Life”. The choir’s message in song was, “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me”, with Sarah Alford as soloist. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, July 1, 2008 10:08 pm
506.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Great day at Peachtree Baptist Church. The faithful were there to praise our Lord.The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was loving presented to glorify God by Beverly Wilson in honor of her mother, Barbara, and her father, Beverly Privette, on their anniversary. They were married on June 23, 1951. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, July 21, 2021 10:35 pm
507.	UDC Bethel Heroes Patricia Gasson, President of the NC Division of the UDC (far left) is pictured with local UDC Bethel Heroes members Helen Sharpe, Margaret Sink and Margie Parker Brantley at the Dedication Ceremony of the UDC NC Division Sesquicentennial Marker at Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh. Staff / Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015 11:07 pm
508.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from April 7 through April 10, 2015. Staff / Published Thursday, April 16, 2015 12:49 am
509.	Local movie store robbed Movie Gallery of Nashville was robbed last Tuesday afternoon and police are still on the lookout for the suspect. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:37 pm
510.	Local woman celebrates 100th "I made it" Cora Matta whispered last Wednesday morning as she got out of bed. Matta had made it to her 100th birthday. Matta, who now lives in the Aventon community of Nashville, was born in Little Washington on October 17, 2018. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, October 24, 2018 10:30 pm
511.	Backward Glances This photo was originally published on September 15, 1966 in The Graphic. The photo was part of an advertisement for Bass '66' Servicecenter. Mr. Wilmer "Sonny" Brantley (left) was pictured as that week's winner of the Green Bax-O-Rama, accepting 1,000 Green Bax Stamps from Neil Bass. A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST / Published Wednesday, May 11, 2016 11:05 pm
512.	Represent Margie Brantley, Francis Powell and Helen Sharpe (L-R), members of the Micajah Pettaway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, represented the chapter at the 117th State Conference of the North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution held in Durham. Published Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:10 pm
513.	Current status uncertain of Spring Hope's downtown board SPRING HOPE - The Spring Hope Downtown Development Board, now down to five members after the election of its chairman, Pam Brantley, and Steve Brumfield as town commissioners, could potentially be cut to four should a pending DDB ordinance be adopted that includes attendance requirements. The board of commissioners took no formal action after reviewing a DDB resolution at their Jan. 5 meeting, agreeing to send the three-page document to the DDB to review at their upcoming Jan. 19 meeting. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:35 pm
514.	Life according to Kent, in his own words (Editor’s Note: Due to innovations from the Apple Co., Mike’s son, Kent will be writing this week’s column, in essay form. He will celebrate his fifth birthday within days of this issue.) How to be 5 years old By Kent Brantley Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 6, 2010 11:53 pm
515.	RED OAK NEWS What a sight! Princesses, ninjas, Tiggers, werewolves, Duck Dynasty members, and more participated in Trunk or Treat at Red Oak Baptist Church on Thursday, Oct. 31. Children received candy and scripture cards at each stop. Everyone also enjoyed free hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn. Suzy Pearce / Published Tuesday, November 5, 2013 11:10 pm
516.	Firebirds advance in the postseason STANHOPE -- After a solid season in the Eastern North Carolina Football League, the Nash County Firebirds’ Varsity Team turned its attention last Saturday to the annual Statewide Athletics Committee State Playoffs.The Firebirds have experienced a myriad of successes in this event over the past several years -- and they are hoping for another lengthy stay this time around. Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:34 pm
517.	NASH COUNTY SOFTBALL SCORES NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Adult Softball League: Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:17 pm
518.	Carolina Mudcats’ home-game tickets go on sale today ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats are releasing tickets for individual games for the 2008 Class AA Southern League regular season starting today at 9 a.m. Mudcats’ tickets may be purchased by phone (919-269-2287), walk-up at Five County Stadium or via www.gomudcats.com. From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:55 am
519.	ELKS LODGE #1038 NEWS Elks Lodge #1038 at Birchwood newly installed members (left to right) are Mike Allen, Bradley McAdams, Alvin Joyner, David Snow, Shepherd Haggerty, Kevin Hoff and Jerome Costa. Published Wednesday, October 25, 2023 10:12 pm
520.	FRIENDSGIVING On Nov. 9th, C&C Industrial Inc.'s flag was flying high representing the destination for Friendsgiving. C&C Industrial, Inc. is owned by Chris Collie. Through sales of bar-b-que chicken, pork plates, sweets, and donations $3,030 was raised with 100 percent going to the Nash County Sheriff's Office Christmas Children's Fund. Published Wednesday, December 4, 2024 10:13 pm
521.	Burning ban back in effect The N.C. Division of Forest Resources has implemented a statewide ban on all open burning in all 100 North Carolina counties. The ban became effective at noon last Thursday, February 14. Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning 100 feet or more from an occupied dwelling, regardless of whether a permit was issued. In addition, the Nash County Fire Marshal’s Office has implemented a ban of its own. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:40 pm
522.	Freeman, Barnes marry Maggie Lee Freeman and Jeremy Travis Lamm Barnes were married Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at ROMA’S Clydesdale Farm, Castalia. The officiating minister for the 4 p.m. ceremony was Reverend Woody Jones. The bride is the daughter of Bill and Judy Freeman. She is the granddaughter of Rachel Lynn Freeman and the late Drake Freeman and Ruby Tunnell and the late Bill Tunnell. Published Tuesday, February 14, 2012 11:23 pm
523.	Nash Co. falls to Mebane MEBANE -- The Nash County Firebirds Varsity Football Team saw its campaign come to a close last Saturday during a semifinal matchup against Mebane in the Statewide Athletics Committee State Playoffs.The homestanding Eagles were able to secure a 48-14 decision over the Firebirds in a contest that was held at Eastern Alamance High School. Staff Reports / Published Thursday, November 20, 2014 9:58 am
524.	GARY “BALDY" ANTHONY JOYNER Gary “Baldy” Anthony Joyner, 45, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008. He was born on September 2, 1962 in Edgecombe County. He was the son of the Shirley Joyner and the late Robert Joyner. He is preceded in death by his sister, Norma J. Land. Published Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:49 pm
525.	Ephesus Community News Lee Rouse is serving as the deacon for the Month of May. Phil and Pam Peele gave the flowers to the church on Sunday in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. George Peele and Mr. and Mrs. Spencer E. Edwards. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008 2:31 am
526.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS APRIL 20-24 Building Permit (Commercial)Mike Phillips; 3471 Joyner Road; moving building Published Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:54 pm
527.	FLORA DAVIS BRINKLEY Published Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10:56 pm
528.	Bethel Heroes Margaret Wells Cobb, left, received supplemental certificates for her niece, Carolyn Sharpe Haywood, honoring two of her ancestors, who served the state of North Carolina, during the War Between the States. Presenting the certificates is Margie Parker Brantley, President of Bethel Heroes 636 Chapter of the UDC. Published Wednesday, November 9, 2016 10:43 pm
529.	Backward Glances This photo was shared with us by George Whitaker of Rocky Mount. Pictured is the DET I CO A 1ST BN (MECH) 119TH INF, 30TH DIVISION, NASHVILLE NC ARNG, 1971. Published Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:39 pm
530.	Britt earns scholarship Afton Britt of Rocky Mount, NC has been awarded the North Greenville University Trustee Scholarship. Britt, a student at Faith Christian School, plans to attend NGU in the fall. She is the daughter of Mike and Janet Britt. Published Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:35 pm
531.	Bridge may be named in memory of “Sneak” Lewis Nash County Commissioners are requesting a bridge be named in memory of Investigator Warren “Sneak” Lewis. Commissioners passed a resolution on Monday morning, during a recessed meeting, asking the North Carolina Department of Transportation to name the bridge at US Highway 64 and NC 231 as the Investigator Warren “Sneak” Lewis Bridge. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:45 pm
532.	Quilting may have served as yesteryear's stress reliever This week's Backward Glance photo sure brings back childhood memories watching my mother assemble a quilting rack which reached from one corner to the other of our living room. I recall being so fascinated watching her work around that frame stitching the squares together which would evolve into an incredible design, somewhat like a puzzle. To this day, I hate I didn't take more interest in her incredible skill as a seamstress. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:29 pm
533.	Reader applauds church news section Dear Editor: I would like to commend you on the church news section. I always enjoy reading this section of the paper. I appreciate the articles by Mike Ruffin, Carlyle Hall and Luke Whitehead. They are very encouraging and upbuilding spirituality. Also I enjoy reading about the church news in the community. LETTER TO THE EDITOR / Published Wednesday, April 14, 2021 10:39 pm
534.	RED OAK NEWS The International Mission Study was held at Red Oak Baptist Church on Wednesday, Dec. 1. As participants arrived to begin their journey to Thailand, they were greeted with a taste of Thailand in the form of tapioca pudding, tropical fruit, and apple slices. SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11:10 pm
535.	Braswell honored Family and friends gathered at the Veterans Memorial at Jack Laughery Park last Monday morning to remember Pfc Joseph M. Braswell, who fought with the United States Army during World War II. Braswell, who was born and raised in Castalia, was honored by the Joint Veteran Committee during the monthly flag raising at the Rocky Mount Park. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, January 25, 2011 10:17 pm
536.	Bailey’s Country Doctor Museum receives mid-wifery set, photo BAILEY — The Country Doctor Museum has received a patient care set that belonged to a midwife who practiced in Sweden in the late 19th century. Emma Sandberg Vico trained at the time when Sweden had an extensive state-sponsored system of midwives that resulted in much lower maternal mortality rates than the United States. Published Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:44 pm
537.	WILLIAM ROY WADSWORTH Published Thursday, October 22, 2020 4:34 pm
538.	My social media algorithm has no rhythm Maybe someone is trying to tell me to spend less time on my phone and laptop because my social media feeds have gotten really weird lately. The so-called "algorithm" is not working right. I'm an expert at this stuff because I watched "The Social Dilemma" back in 2020. It explains in 89 minutes how social media manipulates and reads people's minds to manipulate them.In our history, this has been completely unheard of except for when newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, AOL and Barney the Purple Dinosaur did the same thing. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:06 pm
539.	ROBERT EDGAR GARDNER Published Wednesday, November 14, 2018 1:41 pm
540.	NASH COUNTY REC REPORT Nash County Parks & Recreation Church League Softball results are as follows: Published Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:46 pm
541.	Brooklyn Community News In 2007 Mrs. Mary Lewis Deans Foote, contacted me to ask if she could come to speak at one of our Brooklyn Area Community Watch meetings. At this meeting she introduced herself and spoke on her passion for assisting the kids in the school system. She shared our assessment of the school system. LENA SESSOMS / Published Tuesday, November 25, 2008 11:23 pm
542.	SN Back On Course BUNN -- Wet weekend weather didn’t bode well for a potential prep golf match Monday between host Southern Nash, Wilson Fike and Louisburg. But skies cleared that morning, and the event took place as scheduled -- much to the happiness of Southern Nash’s Haywood Brantley. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 8, 2011 10:54 pm
543.	Week honors 9-1-1 telecommunicators When you pick up your phone to dial 9-1-1, you may not give a moment’s notice to who is on the other end. But in an emergency, a telecommunicator’s response can sometimes make all the difference. During this week around the world, emergency services departments are celebrating National Telecommunicator’s Week. The month of April is also 9-1-1 National Education Month. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:55 pm
544.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are last Saturday evening's results from Champions Night at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 23, 2015 11:28 pm
545.	RED OAK NEWS Red Oak Baptist Church welcomes new member, Doug Garner. Also, welcome to new members, Mike and Susan Jones. Mike and Susan have a son, Eli Jones. A great time was had at the "North American Missions Adventure" on Wednesday, March 21 at Red Oak Baptist Church. The study included 8 tables featuring 8 North American Mission Board missionaries and their work. Participants were divided and rotated between all the tables. A lot of interesting information was shared at each table through creative and interactive activities. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:32 pm
546.	Kent's point of view on how to be a two-year-old Thank you all for reading my column this week. I thought I could help Dad get his readership numbers up, because at least this way, his family would read it. Seems they are all afraid they'll make an appearance as a "scarring memory from childhood" or something like that. Anyway, this birthday party stuff is where it's at. I got great presents and a piece of cake that would have choked a horse. I ate it all. Then, just a few minutes later, I felt all tingly and had incredible energy for the next 3 hours. by mike brantley / Published Wednesday, April 4, 2007 3:34 am
547.	Membership Kathy Barkley Parrish, at left recently received membership into the Bethel Heroes 636 Chapter, UDC. She came in under her Great Grandfather, James H. Barkley, Company I, 30th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry, CSA. Presenting her certificate of membership is Margie Parker Brantley, Chapter President, at right. Published Wednesday, May 17, 2017 11:36 pm
548.	Nash plants "Tree of HOPE" A single Snowbell tree was planted on Friday afternoon at the Nash County Agriculture Center. The tree was planted to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the C.A.R.E. and HOPE initiatives but also represents those who have lost their lives to a substance abuse disorder. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018 10:44 pm
549.	Hazel Odelle Edwards Jefferys Published Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:59 pm
550.	Beulah Community News I hope everyone had a great Christmas and remembered the reason for the season. It was a celebration of Jesus’ birthday. I pray everyone had a safe holiday. Several readers have asked me why I didn’t write the Beulah News the last two weeks. William (my husband) had a few medical problems and was in the hospital so time didn’t permit me to get the news in on time. He is now home and on the way to recovery. Thank you for your calls, cards, visits and prayers. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, December 29, 2009 10:25 pm
551.	Locals give over $7,500 to SECU Family House A chicken plate sale brought in over $7,500 in donations, which were presented to the SECU Family House in Chapel Hill.The sale was held in June at Castalia's Fire Department in memory of Teresa Dianne Braswell, who passed away last September. Braswell's family stayed off and on at the SECU Family House while Braswell was in the hospital in Chapel Hill. Published Wednesday, September 13, 2017 10:22 pm
552.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday's Sunday School Welcoming Service began by singing Happy Birthday to James Sheppard. They prayed for all those sick and in need, Again, we ask all to pray for God's mercy and the wisdom of the world leaders to solve the terrible tragedy, not only in Ukraine, but here in the United States as well. The Sanctuary flower arrangement today was lovingly given to honor our Lord by Irene Page. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2022 10:46 pm
553.	RED OAK NEWS Welcome to Dennis and Cathy Rumley and Clyde and Donna Best as new members of Red Oak Baptist Church!Congratulations to Brent Fisher who was elected as president of the NC Emergency Management Association!Red Oak Baptist Church donated 317 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child! That's at least 317 souls reached with the gospel. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:58 am
554.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are the September 17 results from action at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 28, 2016 10:37 pm
555.	UDC Bethel Heroes Members of UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 attended the United Daughters of the Confederacy General Spring Board meeting in Richmond Virginia on March 7, 2015. Those attending are pictured (L-R): Edith Whitby, Margaret Sink, Margie Parker Brantley, Helen Sharpe and Donna Boykin. Published Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:49 pm
556.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Each Sunday at Peachtree becomes more exciting. We, as the members, welcomed many more visitors to Peachtree, with some becoming new members. GOD IS GOOD.The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Janice Sykes in loving memory of her husband, James Bobby Sykes. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 10:54 pm
557.	Charlie Michael "Mike" Bunn Published Monday, April 4, 2016 2:54 pm
558.	Nash County 911 director retires After a three-decade career in the Nash County Communications Center, Robbie Stone’s name has become synonymous with Nash County 911. Last week, Stone retired after spending close to 35 years with Nash County. Stone’s career with Nash County Communications began on July 18, 1979. Stone was just 18 years old. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, February 4, 2014 10:51 pm
559.	Graphic reporter noted as Outstanding Leader The Coopers Ruritan Club surprised Nashville Graphic reporter Amanda Clark with the Oustanding Leader of the Year Award last week during their annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet. Mike Glover, who chairs the club's Professional Business Committee, presented the award to Clark. Published Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:58 am
560.	Mt. Zion FWB Church News Earl came home Friday after being in the hospital for almost two weeks. He is much better and we are so thankful. We thank everyone for their cards, visits and especially your prayers. It is good to be home and mending. ROSALENE BASS / Published Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:45 pm
561.	What's old is new, but sometimes just old One of my favorite and most memorable assignments in graduate school was one where students were supposed to go back to a place we had not been in years and then write about it.I chose Parker's Barbecue in Wilson. We hadn't been eating barbecue regularly during that era, or eating out much at all as we had three young children whose food of choice had to be some form of chicken nuggets and also, going out to eat with three young children is not a picnic sometimes (pun intended). Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019 10:34 pm
562.	Bailey Christmas Parade 2017 snapshots, 1 Jerry Emerson, Jack Murray, Joe Goarck, Vince Sievert, US Navy Sub Vets, stand in front of a WWII MK-14 Torpedo which sank 5.3 million tons of Japanese Shipping in WW II. GRAPHIC PHOTOS BY DEBORAH TUCKER / Published Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10:13 pm
563.	Bass Brothers, a Nash County institution I remember getting my first pack of baseball cards at Bass Brothers store in Momeyer, a pack of 1975 Topps.I was hoping to get a Jim "Catfish" Hunter, who was about the only player I'd heard of at the time. He was from Hertford and most baseball conversations I overheard involved him. Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, May 12, 2021 10:48 pm
564.	Richard "Carlton" Ruffin Published Monday, November 28, 2016 3:44 pm
565.	Bruce Lee Tant Published Tuesday, May 15, 2018 8:56 am
566.	Certificate Helen Wells Sharpe (at left) received a certificate for her daughter, Carolyn Sharpe Haywood. The certificate honors her ancestor, Kinchen Edwards, Company G, 16th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry, CSA. Margie Parker Brantley (at right), President of Bethel Heroes Chapter 636, UDC, presented the certificate. Published Wednesday, August 30, 2017 10:27 pm
567.	Autumn Care residents name Joyner Sweetheart King 2024 Autumn Care in Nashville held its annual Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 16. This event has traditionally been open to all residents and families. During the week prior, residents are asked to vote for a King and Queen who will be announced the night of the dance. A few days before the dance, one of Autumn Care's residents, Dale Joyner, suddenly passed away. "He was very active throughout our community, and in all our activities. Our residents and staff, as well as families were all very shocked and saddened by the news," said Mollie Willis, Life Enrichment Director at Autumn Care. Published Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:22 pm
568.	Coopers names Ethridge Ruritan of the Year Linda Ethridge was named the Coopers Ruritan of the Year at the club’s annual Appreciation Banquet, held on Thursday, November 18 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Published Tuesday, December 14, 2010 10:59 pm
569.	Commissioners tour new courthouse Nash County Commissioners got a sneak peek at the new Nash County Courthouse on Monday afternoon. Commissioners spent the first hour of their meeting touring the new facility, which is just a few weeks away from being completed. Nash County Public Facilities and Utilities Director Mike Tolson said he anticipated the facility opening up for court sometime in July. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:03 pm
570.	Distinguished examples of serving the community Congratulations to Mr. Wilmer A. “Sonny” Brantley who was named Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce last week! Mr. Brantley has graciously given back to this community in so many ways for many, many years. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:33 pm
571.	Red Oak Community News Congratulations to Jeremy and Tori Mason on the birth of their daughter, Mallori Jane Mason, born on Nov. 23 and weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz.! Maternal grandparents are Bookie and Debra Woodcock and paternal grandparents are Rom and Teresa Mason. SUZY PEARCE / Published Tuesday, December 1, 2009 10:25 pm
572.	Ephesus Community News The Ephesus Youth led worship service on Sunday; however, details will be in next week’s news due to Friday deadline for the Memorial holiday edition. Flowers for Sunday’s service were offered by Sue Staton and Louis and Scott Strickland in memory of Neil and Gertha Winstead. Published Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:31 pm
573.	UDC Bethel Heroes Members of the UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 attended the United Daughters of the Confederacy Spring General Executive Board Meeting held at the UDC Memorial Building in Richmond, Virginia. Those attending were: (L to R) Helen Sharpe, Edith Whitby, Margaret Sink, Donna Boykin and Margie Parker Brantley. Published Tuesday, March 4, 2014 11:19 pm
574.	Sponsoring Coopers Ruritan Club is sponsoring a 4-H child to attend summer camps. Mike Glover, Vice President of Coopers Ruritan Club, presents a check to Sandy Hall, Nash County Extension Director for the sponsorship. Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:21 pm
575.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORTS A larceny of copper wire was reported on 3/19/13 at 11662 Taylors Store Road Found property was reported on 3/20/13 at 117 W Church Street A narcotics violation was reported on 3/20/13 at 9413 Harrison Street A domestic violence was reported on 3/21/13 on Brantley Road Published Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:52 pm
576.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Here are last weekend's results from action at the County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:42 pm
577.	Nash County EMS holds training excercise Nash County Emergency Services tested its incident command and triage systems recently through a training exercise held at Nash Community College. The exercise was based off an incident that occurred in 2003 at a Rhode Island nightclub. In that incident, almost 100 people were killed and dozens more were injured. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:01 pm
578.	RED OAK NEWS Promotion Sunday was August 25 at Red Oak Baptist Church. Randy Griffin, Sunday School Director, led the recognition along with Bryant Fisher, Assistant Sunday School Director. Audrey Pearce was recognized and received a pin and certificate for perfect attendance this church year making it her 12th year with perfect attendance in Sunday School! Children moving up to first grade were also recognized and they were presented a Bible from the church. SUZY PEARCE / Published Wednesday, August 28, 2019 10:43 pm
579.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS I want to thank all those who have been asking about The Beulah News not being in The Graphic for a couple of weeks. My husband, William has been having some medical problems and we want you to keep him in your prayers. I want to really thank Nash General for the great job and concern they have been giving us. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:46 pm
580.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are August 13 results from action at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:40 pm
581.	Local woman honors fallen officers with tree A small, white Christmas tree sits among other holiday decorations in Carie Jones’ front yard. The tree is full of little cards that contain photos of law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Along with the photos is each officer’s end of watch date. Jones said there are over 400 names on the tree. One is her uncle, Sharpsburg Police Chief Wayne Hathaway, who was killed in 1997. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Monday, December 23, 2013 11:25 pm
582.	Backward Glances This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on August 30, 1979. Nashville Fire Chief Teck Bass (left) receives a $1,000 check from Mike Evans, president of Evans Lumber Co., who made the largest donation toward the purchase of the department's new fire truck. A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST / Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 10:39 pm
583.	UDC Bethel Heroes 636 UDC Bethel Heroes 636 received an award for the Best Chapter Report at the annual United Daughters of the Confederacy District VIII meeting in Washington, NC. Pictured (L-R) Margaret Sink, Helen Sharpe, Donna Boykin and Margie Brantley, members of the Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 attended the meeting. Published Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:42 pm
584.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a beautiful autumn Sunday morning, Pastor Whitehouse brought a sermon titled, “Does Jesus Live Where You Live?” It was based on Galatians 5:19-26 and was about the Fruit of the Spirit. When God has free reign in a person’s heart then he will have peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. God’s presence enables a person to have these traits. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:04 pm
585.	AVENTON COMMUNITY NEWS Merry Christmas Graphic Readers.Due to my computer being sick with a bug and me having to use my iPhone, there will be no Aventon news, but I will share a Christmas memory. After Thanksgiving, Ben would give me money to do my Christmas shopping. I can still see him and hear him as he gave me the check; "make it last Jo!" I love simple, little memories; they are so precious or should I say priceless. JOJO RICKS / Published Wednesday, December 23, 2015 9:43 pm
586.	Nashville Farmers Market opens Friday! NASHVILLE - The Nashville Farmers' Market is getting ready for opening day of its third season, Friday April 12, from 3-7 p.m. Located at 723 S. Barnes Street, the market will feature twenty-three vendors selling their home-grown or home-made wares while live music and a food truck will enhance the experience."It has to be a North Carolina product to be sold at the market," said Koy Worrell, who heads up Nashville's Parks and Recreation Department. "We wanted to support local farmers." NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:22 pm
587.	COMMUNITY DAY Coopers Volunteer Fire and Rescue held its annual community day last Saturday. The event offered hot dogs, ice cream, games and activities for youth and a chance to pose with Sparky the fire dog. NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey also visited the event.Pictured above, 8 month old Joseph DelCarmen sports his junior firefighter hat. Published Wednesday, September 22, 2021 10:43 pm
588.	SWEARING IN The Town of Bailey sworn in their officers for the Town Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. Pictured (L-R) is: Mike Davis, Tammy Bissette, Scott Hendricks, Chairman Mark Boykin, Vice Chairman Diane Melton, Kourtney Whitley and Lisa Matthews Published Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:26 pm
589.	Chamber names Brantley Distinguished Citizen A lifelong Nash County resident was this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award. Wilmer A. “Sonny” Brantley was recognized last Thursday night during the Nashville Chamber’s annual Distinguished Citizen Reception. Chamber board member Cliff Joyner presented the award to Brantley. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:33 pm
590.	Nash Arts Dancing with the Arts 2019, pics 1 Kim Weaver and Ed Brantley cut the rug during Dancing with the Arts Friday night. GRAPHIC PHOTOS BY JO ANNE COOPER / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:57 pm
591.	National Stars ROCKY MOUNT -- Sampling the area’s legendary chocolate or enjoying some thrill rides at the world-class amusement park are usually the top priorities during a visit to Hershey, Pa. Pictured (Above): ALL-AMERICAN GYMNASTICS STANDOUTS. Eight members of the Tri-County Arts Gymnastics Team took part in the State Games of America last month in Hershey, Pa. Pictured are (back, l to r) Caroline West, Diamond Kinard, Ashley Brantley, Cassidy Dickens, Avery Cumpata and Christa Baines; (front, l to r) Paige Miller and Addison Vindigni. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:38 pm
592.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are last weekend’s results from action at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 17, 2014 11:09 pm
593.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are results from July 23 action at the County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:37 pm
594.	Fisher named new 911 Director Nash County Emergency Services has a new 911 Director. Bryant Fisher began in the role on February 1, after the retirement of Robbie Stone, who had served with Nash County for around 35 years. Fisher is going in his 20th year with Nash County. He started part-time as a telecommunicator in 1994 and a few months later, moved into a full-time position. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Tuesday, March 18, 2014 11:38 pm
595.	CHURCH HONORS VETERANS Community Christian Church in Nashville recently honored veterans of the church for their commitment to the United States and for the cost they paid defending our freedom. Pictured (L-R) is: Mike Pinner, U.S. Marines; Earl Cary, U.S. Army; Jim Walker, U.S. Army and Kenneth Massengale, U.S. Air Force. Published Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:58 am
596.	ENGAGED Mike and Joanne Campbell, of Beaufort, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Elizabeth Campbell, of Charlotte, to David Barringer Smith, of Charlotte. He is the son of Wayne and Pam Smith, of Rocky Mount. An April 28, 2018 wedding is planned in Charlotte. Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018 10:44 pm
597.	Ephesus Community News Next Sunday will be Father’s Day, show love to Dad in a special way. Vacation Bible school will be held at Ephesus church on June 22-27 from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. There will be a class for all ages. You will have Bible stories, crafts, motivational music, food and games. Come, bring your friends and relatives. Kim May and Scott Strickland are leading VBS this year. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:25 pm
598.	SPRING HOPE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1962 The Spring Hope High School Class of 1962 recently held their 50th class reunion at the home of Bert and Frankie Daniel. Published Tuesday, July 3, 2012 10:34 pm
599.	Award-winning Magician to perform at Louisburg College Illusionist Mike Super is bringing his highly-acclaimed show to the Gardner stage at Louisburg College on Friday, February 8. Mike's ever-growing popularity has garnered him many prestigious awards and honors, including being the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on primetime US network television. In addition, his other accomplishments include being named Entertainer of the Year, Best Performing Artist of the Year, and Best Novelty Performer of the Year. He was also voted America's Favorite Mystifier on NBC's hit TV Show PHENOMENON. Published Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:46 pm
600.	Backward Glances MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPS – This photo was originally published in The Graphic May 10, 1973. The W.L. Greene “Blue” captured the Nash County Middle School baseball championship with an 8-2 record for the season. A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST / Published Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:50 pm