The Nashville Graphic

701.	KENNETH KEEN Kenneth Keen, age 65, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013. Born in Nash County on August 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Stanford E. Keen and Christine Thorne Keen. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Elwood Keen and brother-in-law, Mike Bass. Published Tuesday, October 22, 2013 10:55 pm
702.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The clouds were clearing away as folks gathered at Peachtree for worship. The sanctuary flowers were given by David and Lynn Griffin in memory of Jonathan Kerby Griffin.The title of Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon was, “God is at Work Making You More like Jesus- 2”. It was based on scripture found in Galatians 5: 16-17. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:55 pm
703.	TAYLOR “FLUFF” MICHAEL SAMONIA Taylor “Fluff” Michael Samonia, 21, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Published Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:02 pm
704.	NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS A driving while impaired was reported on 1/29/17 at Bethlehem Road and Halifax RoadA burn in an occupied building was reported on 1/29/17 at 4247 Brantley RoadA breaking, entering and larceny was reported on 1/29/17 at 6578 Little Creek RoadA burning an unoccupied building was reported on 1/29/17 at 4852 Boseman Road Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:27 pm
705.	Certificates presented Margaret Sink presented Margie Parker Brantley with three supplemental certificates for her ancestors who served in the War for Southern Independence. They were David Lawrence Batts, who was taken prisoner, and confined to Point Lookout, Md., until he was exchanged and paroled; John Lewis Dickens Batts, who survived the war; and William Calvin Batts, who was wounded, captured, exchanged, and paroled, at Appomattox Court House, Va. Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:57 pm
706.	United Daughters of the Confederacy The United Daughters of the Confederacy held their Spring General Executive Board meeting in Richmond, Virginia on March 9, 2013. Four members from the Rocky Mount Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 attended the meeting. Pictured left to right are members Margaret Sink, Dottie Barrett, Helen Sharpe, and Margie Parker Brantley. Published Tuesday, March 12, 2013 11:21 pm
707.	Golf tourney to benefit O.D. Moore Scholarship The O.D. Moore Scholarship Foundation is gearing up for its Fourth Annual Golf Tournament, slated for Friday, May 24. The golf tournament is held in memory of the O.D. Moore Scholarship Foundation President, Mr. Henry Earl Coley. Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
708.	Lisa Ann Huff Published Friday, March 30, 2018 4:19 pm
709.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation gathered to worship and to celebrate the coming Thanksgiving Day. Beautiful service. The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday is presented to glorify God by Bob and I to celebrate Thanksgiv-ing Day and all the blessing the Good Lord has provided. Mrs. Jane May, Pianist, played a beautiful solo. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, November 24, 2021 9:16 pm
710.	RM Kiwanis Club names scholarship recipient A North Carolina Wesleyan College senior, Jessica Wall, was recently awarded a scholarship from the Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club in memory of Mrs. Betsy Strandberg.Wall, a native of Whitakers, attended high school at Northern Nash. She is currently majoring in Psychology with plans to graduate this spring. Published Wednesday, November 13, 2019 10:59 pm
711.	SN looks for strong day FOXFIRE VILLAGE -- Southern Nash hopes a strong final-day performance will translate into a solid overall team finish at the Class 3-A State Golf Championships at Foxfire Golf and Country Club. Following Monday’s opening round, the Firebirds were in 11th place in the 12-team event with 333 strokes. Southern Nash, however, was within 12 strokes of five teams heading into Tuesday’s finale of the 36-hole tournament. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 15, 2012 11:14 pm
712.	Carolyn Johnson Published Monday, October 28, 2019 5:13 pm
713.	ULTIMATE WARRIORS RED OAK -- Mike Cook keeps cooking up the challenges at his homemade ninja course in Nash County.After hosting a Ultimate Backyard Warrior event over Labor Day Weekend, Cook opened his property again to ninja competitors last weekend.Once again, the event was well-received as 58 athletes showed up to test themselves against Cook's self-designed backyard layout."Everything went great,'' said Cook, who was among the competitors. "We couldn't have asked for it to go any better. We just didn't have the number of spectators we wanted.'' GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 18, 2015 10:49 pm
714.	Spring Hope residents to see recycling rate increase The town of Spring Hope will experience an increase in recycling rates within the next few months.Government Contracts Manager of Waste Industries Patrick Luce came before the board to request the increase, which commissioners approved.The Consumer Price Index, or CPI, for the town will increase by 3 percent and the cost per account will go up by 34 cents. KENDRA JONES, GRAPHIC CORRESPONDENT / Published Wednesday, April 10, 2019 10:35 pm
715.	Scholarship established in honor of local nurse The Nash Community College Foundation has announced the recent establishment of the Nanoria C. Hilliard Memorial Nursing Scholarship by Jackie Avent and Building Up People, Inc.The scholarship was established in memory of Avent's mother, Nanoria C. Hilliard, who was a nurse at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount for many years. Published Wednesday, October 12, 2022 10:45 pm
716.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from May 11 through May 15, 2015. Staff / Published Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:00 am
717.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree Baptist Church members welcomed back some church members that had not been able to attended church for a while. We thanked and gave praise to our Lord Jesus for their return. We continue to pray that the Covid-19 vaccinations continue and the numbers of infections continue to drop. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:49 pm
718.	EPHESUS NEWS We began our celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ with an Easter “Son” Rise Service at Spencer’s Trace. This was a time of remembrance of the great sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross. Afterwards, we gathered for breakfast served by the Ephesus Baptist Men DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, April 26, 2011 10:42 pm
719.	RIDING FOR A CURE Union Hill Baptist Church held a "Ride for the Cure" fundraising event on Saturday, April 1. The event was held in memory of Wiley Neal and was a fundraiser for the Nash County Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. Pictured above is Neal's wife, Brenda, who takes the lead prior to the ride. Published Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:28 pm
720.	Sherrod retires from Nash EMS John Sherrod completed his final shift with Nash EMS on March 15, after 27 years of service to the county. Nash County Emergency Services held a retirement party on March 15 and presented Sherrod with a plaque of appreciation. “I’d like to thank John for 27 years of service,” said Brian Brantley, Nash County Emergency Services Director. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:52 pm
721.	Citizens mull local historic commission NASHVILLE - "Think about what you want Nashville to look like for your children and grandchil-dren"- Kristi Brantley, CLG/Local Government Coordinator for the NC State Historic Preservation Office asked Monday evening. Brantley, along with three specialists from that office, conducted a Historic Homes Meeting at the council chambers inside Cooley Library. About 25 people, including the entire city council, were present. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:35 pm
722.	ELSIE ABBOTT ROCKY MOUNT – Elsie Gooch Abbott, 94, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 at Autumn Care of Nashville. Graveside services were held on Oct. 12 at Pineview Cemetery with Mike Hinrichs officiating. Published Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:09 pm
723.	NHCS announces 2010 lights of love The Nash Health Care Auxiliary is continuing the popular tradition of the Lights of Love with hopes of 2010 being the biggest and brightest year ever. It is not too soon to purchase a light in honor or memory of a loved one. Proceeds from this year’s celebration will go toward creating a soothing and safe waiting room area in the new Pediatric Emergency Care Center. Published Tuesday, September 14, 2010 10:58 pm
724.	North Carolina flag donated A North Carolina flag was donated to the Coopers Ruritan Club in memory of Patrolman CB Avent who was killed in 1949 and in honor of all Troop District One Highway Patrol. Pictured, left to right, are Calvin Horne, Coopers Ruritan President, and Master Trooper Randall Lamm. Published Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:43 pm
725.	Backward Glances REMEMBER THE HULA HOOP? - This photo was originally published in The Nashville Graphic on September 25, 1958 captioned: It's the way you twist that sends the hula hoop whirling round and round, and the proper technique is demonstrated here by Elton Abernethy, Connie Brantley and Nancy Raley. The hula hoop fad had swept the country attracting adult fans as well as youngsters. A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST / Published Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:36 pm
726.	EPHESUS NEWS On Sunday, Pastor David Eidson’s message in Word was from Matthew 7:24-27, and quoting from v. 26-27 (ESV) “And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.” DEBBIE PHILLIPS / Published Tuesday, February 8, 2011 10:34 pm
727.	Bethel Heroes Bethel Heroes members (L-R) Margaret McIntyre Sink, Helen Wells Sharpe, Margie Parker Brantley and Edith Coggin Whitby attended the UDC District VIII meeting in Greenville. Bethel Heroes Chapter received the Dickins Trophy for the Best Large Chapter Report, and the Powell Barnes Most New Members Award. The event was hosted by the George B. Singletary 313 Chapter, UDC. Published Wednesday, July 5, 2017 10:25 pm
728.	JEAN DENTON MEDLIN Jean Denton Medlin, age 85, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014. Born in Wake County on March 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Simon Allen Denton and Edna Cone Denton. She is also preceded in death by her son Mike Leonard: and daughter-in-law, Debbie Leonard. Published Tuesday, April 15, 2014 11:03 pm
729.	O.D. Moore Scholarship Foundation The O.D. Moore Scholarship Foundation recently swore in its new officers. The foundation was established by the Nash Central Senior High School Alumni Association in 1978 to honor the memory of longtime and legendary coach Oseola D. Moore. Since the foundation's establishment, there have been over 270 scholarships given totalling over $200,000. Published Wednesday, February 10, 2016 11:08 pm
730.	ECU players selected in Major League Draft GREENVILLE -- East Carolina University’s Shawn Armstrong, Seth Maness, Brad Mincey, Mike Wright and Zach Wright each heard their names called last Tuesday afternoon as they were selected on the second day of the 2011 Major League Baseball First Year Amateur Player Draft. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 14, 2011 10:54 pm
731.	Ephesus Community News Mary Jane Bauer served as musician on Sunday during the worship hour. Bill Brantley led the agenda. Michaela Bauer sang a special song “Peace in the Valley”. The choir sang “Jesus Christ is Lord”, directed by Jenny Alford. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:21 pm
732.	Nash Arts to host artist reception Nash Arts is inviting the public for a cup of coffee with artist Mike Clark during a free artist reception Saturday, Sept. 30th, between 10 a.m. and Noon. Sept. 30th is the last day for Clark's exhibit, which opened Sept. 1. Clark's colorful acrylics most often depict scenes from nature, such a roadway between trees, trees and sky reflected in water or beach views. His gallery on display at Nash Arts incorporates brilliantly colored suns or the rare evening painting with the moon shining off the water with an adjacent pier. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:19 pm
733.	MU CHAPTER OFFICERS 2014-15 Pat Taylor, Eta State President, and Mu Chapter member, of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, inducted Mu Chapter officers, for 2014-15. They are from left to right: Reba Fulghum, 1st Vice President; Tobey Worthington, President; Pat Taylor, Eta State President; Margie Parker Brantley, 2nd Vice President; Anita Wesche, Secretary; and not pictured, Marianne Matthews, Treasurer. Published Tuesday, May 13, 2014 10:42 pm
734.	Students shouldn't be judged on standardized test scores alone The State Board of Education recently released its state report cards and if you are able to understand the report at all, then good for you! From what I can gather, Nash-Rocky Mount Schools didn't do so well in its latest round of scores. A few schools did see letter grade improvements, a few saw letter grade drops and the rest remained the same as the last go around. I suppose we should be concerned about the scores. Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, September 13, 2017 10:22 pm
735.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS Please mark your calendar for something special at Beulah Church of Christ. Our revival begins March 1st. The minister will be brother Charles Lucas. He has brought several sermons to us recently and is a great speaker. He will speak on Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. on March 1st and also again that night at 6 p.m. The revival will continue Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights, and will begin those nights at 7 p.m. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Wednesday, February 4, 2015 10:57 pm
736.	TOUGH OT LOSS LOUISBURG -- It didn't take long for newcomer Louisburg High School to claim a signature victory in the Big East Conference boys basketball scene.One game, in fact.Louisburg, playing in front of an energetic home crowd, opened its Big East slate in style by edging perennial powerhouse Northern Nash by a 56-54 margin in the first meeting between the two schools in recent memory at the historic LHS Gymnasium. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:09 pm
737.	RURITANS GIVE TO 4-H The Coopers Ruritan Club recently donatedmoney to Nash County 4-H to send a youth to 4-H Summer Camp. Pictured is Mike Glover, Vice President of the Coopers Ruritan Club and Chairman of the Business and Professions Committee, far right, presenting a check to Sandy Hall, Nash County Cooperative Extension Director and 4-H Extension Agent, far right. Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:03 pm
738.	Ephesus Community News The flowers were given to the church on Sunday by Mrs. Lottie Lou Dickens in memory and honor of her children. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Wednesday, November 5, 2008 1:20 am
739.	Former Nashville Fire Chief passes away Former Nashville Fire Chief David Cheek “Pappy” Cauble Jr., 79, of Mebane, passed away May 16, 2014. Cauble joined the fire service in 1962 with the Wilkinson Blvd. Fire Department in Mecklenburg County, eventually reaching the rank of Chief Officer. In 1972 he was hired by Alamance County as their first County Fire Marshal where he served until 1985. Published Tuesday, May 20, 2014 10:55 pm
740.	Friends present suggestions for new town library Suggestions for the Harold D. Cooley Library project were brought before Nashville's Town Council by a group of citizens representing the Friends of the Library Board of Trustees. By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 3, 2006 11:08 pm
741.	Tickets available for North Carolina State Fair RALEIGH – Get ready for the food, fun and excitement of the N.C. State Fair with advance tickets available at select malls Sept. 27 through Oct. 11. Fairgoers are encouraged to visit these locations early to avoid lines during the last-day rush. From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:58 pm
742.	GOAT FEST IS SATURDAY! RED OAK - The 3rd annual GoatFest, a sanctioned barbecue cook-off event designed to fundraise for local cancer patients, gets its sizzle on Saturday, May 3rd at 624 Wollett Mill Road, a 23-acre goat farm in Nashville, from 2 to 6 p.m.Jason Knapp, event founder and homeowner at the GoatFest site, said this year's goal is $12,000, which will allow him to help 160 cancer patients with food gift cards. NANCY WEST-BRAKE, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:08 pm
743.	Certificate of membership Penny Watson McLain (center) was presented her certificate of membership into the United Daughters of the Confederacy at the January meeting of the UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636. Pictured with McLain on the right is Margie Brantley, president and left Donna Boykin, registrar of the chapter. McClain is the descendent of William E. Watson who served with the confederacy in the War Between the States. He enlisted into Company K, 11th Regiment, Tennessee Calvalry, C.S.A Published Wednesday, February 17, 2016 10:44 pm
744.	UDC Bethel Heroes UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 members Margie Parker Brantley, Connie Cobb, Donna Boykin, Margaret Sink, Edith Whitby, Helen Sharpe and Traci Thompson attended the UDC North Carolina Division's 119th Annual Convention in Durham, NC. Connie Cobb, Donna Boykin and Traci Thompson were first time attendees. Published Wednesday, November 18, 2015 10:49 pm
745.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday was the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 disaster. Peachtree folks gathered at the church to worship and remember. At the opening service of Sunday School assembly, led by Cheryl Hayes, they viewed a video of some of the horrific events of the day. The Adult Choir sang, "Prayer for America". For the offertory David Griffin whistled "Let there be Peace", accompanied by Jane May at the piano. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, September 14, 2016 10:48 pm
746.	installing officers Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Eta State-NC installed officers for 2018-2020. They are from left to right Patricia Taylor, past president of Mu Chapter and Eta State-NC who installed the officers and presented the President's Pin to incoming President Margie Parker Brantley. Next, is Malinda Pennington, second vice-president; Vicky Deans, recording secretary; Pam Harris, treasurer; and not pictured is Tunisia Bullock, vice president. Published Wednesday, September 12, 2018 10:48 pm
747.	Nash UNC adds new members to board Nash UNC Health Care has appointed three new members to its Board of Commissioners, to fill seats left open by the departures of Melvin Mitchell, who served for nine years, Dr. Ivan Peacock, who served for nine years, and Robbie Green, who served for three years. New board members Kenneth D. Arrington, Brian Brantley, and Terri Sharpe started their terms after being sworn in at the January 5 board meeting. Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:28 pm
748.	LONG LEAF PINE Bill Hill (right) is honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine during Monday's county commissioners meeting. Hill is retiring after nearly a half of a century of service as Nash County's health director. Pictured left is Dr. Mike Johnson, long-time Health and Human Services Board Chair, who presented the award to Hill. Published Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:53 pm
749.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are results from September 3 action at County Line Raceway, which included the I-95 Late Model Challenge: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 14, 2016 10:48 pm
750.	Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival Snapshots, 1 Carson Perryman, 4, participated in the Pumpkin's Creation Contest, which was moved to Saturday because of the rain. Graphic photos by Amanda Clark / Published Wednesday, October 7, 2015 10:58 pm
751.	Meeting Members of Father James Schomber #4600 Columbiettes Auxillary, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, attended the Eastern Chapter meeting, in Wilmington at Saint Marks Catholic Church. Pictured (left to right) are Margie Parker Brantley, Ericka Zito, Robin-Ann Johnson, and Michelle Collins. The meeting was hosted by the Father James Waters Columbiettes Auxillary. Published Wednesday, February 24, 2016 11:09 pm
752.	DONATION TO NCAF Nash County Animal Hospital raised $457 over the holidays for the Nash County Animal Friends organization. The annual fundraiser offered people the opportunity to purchase lights for a Christmas tree that was displayed outside of the veterinarian office. The lights were purchased in memory of in honor of their four-legged friends. Published Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:06 am
753.	ROAD SETBACK BUNN -- Bunn has only one senior on its 2013 softball roster -- but she came through in the clutch during last Thursday’s non-conference home matchup with backyard foe Southern Nash. Upperclassman Caitlin Ackerman delivered an RBI single to cap a three-run rally in the bottom of the fifth as the Ladycats clawed back to stop SN by a 4-2 margin. GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 12, 2013 11:21 pm
754.	Nash County Fire celebrates 50 years The cost of saving lives has increased tremendously over the past 50 years. Gas was around 25 cents a gallon in 1958. Today it’s at $2.00 a gallon. Fifty years ago, a new fire truck could cost as little as $3,500. Today, fire departments can consider themselves lucky to buy a new truck for $350,000. But in 50 years, the impact of a firefighter has remained priceless. The Nash County Fire Association celebrated 50 years of service at a special banquet on Friday night. Coopers Fire Department celebrated its 50-year anniversary on Saturday. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:38 pm
755.	Pumpkin Festival Pics Tri County Arts had a pumpkin themed float for the Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival on Saturday. Published Tuesday, October 6, 2009 11:13 pm
756.	Awarded Steven Ray McClain (center) received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal for his honorable service during operations in the Persian Gulf War. He served as a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer. The Certificate was presented by Margaret McIntyre Sink (at left), Bethel Heroes Chapter, UDC, Recorder of Military Service Awards (Lt.), and the Medal was presented by Chapter President Margie Parker Brantley (Rt.) (at right). Published Wednesday, July 4, 2018 10:54 pm
757.	Backward Glances TROPHY PRESENTATION ––This photo originally published in The Graphic on April 22, 1965. Five local scouts are pictured admiring a trophy which was presented to the troop in memory of a former scout and scout leader, Edward Griffin. Making the presentation are Raymond Batchelor (left), chairman of the scout committee, and Donald Winstead, scoutmaster. A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST / Published Tuesday, February 11, 2014 11:06 pm
758.	GOODBYE IRENE! A Nashville man was killed Saturday morning during Hurricane Irene after a tree fell on him while he was out feeding his horses. Captain Pat Joyner, of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, said 63-year-old Ricky Webb, of Pinetree Lane, went out around 5:30 a.m. to feed his horses. Joyner said Webb’s wife went back to sleep and when she woke up around 10:15 a.m., discovered that part of a tree had fallen on him. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:42 pm
759.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree Baptist Church members came out for service this past Sunday through the icy, super windy, very cold and rainy weather. The members talked about Peachtree Baptist Church's 212th Anniversary.The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Beverly Wilson in honor of Peachtree Baptist Church's 212th Anniversary. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 pm
760.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS We at Peachtree Baptist Church would like to announce that our church Homecoming Celebration 2021 has been postponed for this year due to the continued Covid-19, the DV and The MU strains. These infections continue to be threats. We will reschedule Our Homecoming for next year Sunday, September 25, 2022. We hope you can join us then. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, September 22, 2021 10:43 pm
761.	Two great men will be dearly missed by Nashville and Nash County There isn't enough room on this page, nor in this entire newspaper, to express the loss Nashville, and Nash County, will experience from both Mr. Wilmer A. "Sonny" Brantley and Macon Robertson passing away this week. Both of these men loved Nashville and Nash County and both were an incredible part of the growth and success which weaved together all we enjoy today here in Nashville and in Nash County. Jo Anne Cooper / Published Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:22 pm
762.	Linda Lee Scarfe Lohmeyer Published Monday, November 14, 2016 7:19 pm
763.	ACHIEVING PERFECTION The Tar River Youth Soccer Association's Elite U-12 Boys Team finished its spring campaign with a perfect record of 9-0. Pictured are (top, l to r) Alejandro Ledezma, Kealin Yarrell, Jared Gonzalez, Joshua Martinez, David Daughtry, Ramiro Rangel and Jadon Shearin; (front, l to r) Adam Everette, Harrison Janke, Brantley Miller, Miguel Aguilera, Matthew Mangano, Lazaro Gonzalez and Adrian Rangel. Published Wednesday, May 11, 2016 11:05 pm
764.	LAST CALL The property at 106 S. Boddie will be yet another memory of historic Nashville with demolition beginning Wednesday morning. The building housed The Nashville Graphic in the early 1900s. The property was owned by Larry Hyde for many years until purchased by Adam Williams who is restoring 112 S. Boddie Street but will remove 106 S. Boddie due to structure issues. The property will be converted to private parking for his tenants of 112 and 108 S. Boddie Street. Published Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:39 pm
765.	JOHN L. MONTGOMERY Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022 11:55 am
766.	WILLIAM MONROE LINDSEY, SR. Published Tuesday, June 10, 2025 3:42 pm
767.	Russians may be trying to use me While I can't tell you if the Russians are going to invade Ukraine, I can tell you that invading countries and world domination can get expensive. I believe they are trying to use me to help raise funds. I've gotten several emails trying to lure me into giving them my personal information.There have been five invoices from "McAfee," three from "Hulu" and two from "Geek Squad." All three of my "accounts" are being charged for the same amount. What a coincidence! Mike Brantley / Published Wednesday, February 9, 2022 10:34 pm
768.	Ephesus Community News The Vacation Bible School workers were commissioned on Sunday morning during the worship service. Bible School started Sunday night with good attendance and everyone was excited. Peachtree Baptist Church has joined us this year and we’re happy to have them with us. We are on Outrigger Island and living God’s unshakable truth. The theme is, “Know the truth, speak the truth and live the truth”. This will be a blessed week for all of us. By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS / Published Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:38 pm
769.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from June 1 through June 5 Staff / Published Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:46 pm
770.	BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS Sunday School at Beulah Church of Christ began on Sunday morning at 9:45, followed by church service at 10:45. It was announced that there would not be any Sunday night services during the summer months. Those services will resume in September. WILMA ENROUGHTY / Published Tuesday, June 3, 2014 11:49 pm
771.	50TH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION The 1960 graduating class of Nashville High School held its 50th year reunion Friday, May 7th at the Nashville Community Building. Published Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:45 pm
772.	KIWANIS NEWS Mike Moss (2nd from left) from the WRAL weather team spoke to the Kiwanis Club about his life growing up in the Benvenue community, attending Northern Nash High School and his career as meteorologist. With Moss is Ben Moore, Kiwanis board chair, Moss, Jane Johnson, Kiwanis division 15 Lt. Governor and Ginny Mohrbutter, board vice chair. Published Wednesday, September 28, 2016 10:37 pm
773.	Scholarships awarded Coopers Ruritan Club President, Mike Glover (left) and Wanda Powell (right) present scholarships to local students. Sarah Ann Bass (second from left) received the Coopers Ruritan Foundation Scholarship. She will attend NC State this fall. Recipient of the E.C. Pearce Scholarship is Brayden C Moore (second from right.) He will attend Nash Community College this fall. Published Wednesday, September 11, 2024 10:30 pm
774.	UDC WINTERBOARD Dottie Barrett (left), President of Bethel Heroes 636, local chapter of United Daughters of the confederacy (UDC), District Eight Director and Division Chairperson of the Finance Committee; Margie Parker Brantley (center), local chapter Vice President and Division Chairperson of the Southern Literature and Arts Committee; and Margaret Sink (right), local Registrar and local and Division Recorder of Military Service Records. Published Monday, December 30, 2013 11:07 pm
775.	SANDY CROSS NEWS At Christian Fellowship Church on on December 29, guest speaker Evangelist Chance Walters gave the morning message "My Cross - My Crown."Wednesday night, January 1 at CFC, Pastor Timothy Hall gave the message "A Gift Suitable For Our King." On Sunday morning, January 5 at CFC, Holy Grounds Cafe was open and serving coffee, hot chocolate, snacks and homemade ham biscuits. EMILY SILLS / Published Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:44 pm
776.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree Baptist Church sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was loving presented to glorify God by Fran and Bob Bunn in loving memory of Fran's Mother and Father, Hazel and Jake Robertson. Special music: Jane May performed a piano solo. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, February 17, 2021 10:50 pm
777.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS On a sultry July morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Doug and Cheryl Hayes in memory of Annie and Melvin Hayes.The offertory was a beautiful arrangement of "Great is Thy Faithfulness," whistled by David Griffin and accompanied by Jane May at the piano. The choir special was "He Touched me" under the direction of the pastor, with the solo part by Jerry Hobgood. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:37 pm
778.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS MAY 23-27 Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from May 23 through 27. Published Wednesday, June 1, 2016 10:57 pm
779.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS AUG. 3-7 Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from August 3 through August 7. Published Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:08 pm
780.	PARKS AND REC BASEBALL CHAMPS The Spartans won the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's 13-14 Baseball Championship. Roster members are, in no particular order, Head Coach Deri Land, Zach Baker, Daniel Batchelor, Hobart Brantley, Greyson Curtis, Preston Curtis, John Land, Bradley Peace, Trayven Pearce, Jacob Pridgen, Cooper Strickland, Ketric Williams, Dylan Alford and Jackson Bradberry. Published Wednesday, July 6, 2016 10:52 pm
781.	Hilliard on East-West roster GREENSBORO -- Southern Vance High School hoops skipper Mike Rotolo has finalized his roster for the 2012 North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Boys Basketball Game. Rotolo will serve as the head coach for the East Team at the annual event, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Greensboro Coliseum. Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:59 pm
782.	COUNTY LINE RACE RESULTS ELM CITY -- Listed are the July 9 results from action at County Line Raceway: Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:29 pm
783.	Nashville's library reopens Nashville's Harold D. Cooley Library has opened back up to the public.All Town of Nashville facilities opened up on Monday, including Cooley Library, however, the library is only able to provide limited services in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. AMANDA CLARK, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10:40 pm
784.	Kent’s philosophy on how to be four (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 fourth birthday within days of this issue.) How to be 4 years old by Kent Brantley Hey folks, I may not be able to REALLY read or REALLY write, but I can tell a pretty good story. I wrote a column last year at my birthday and the people at The Nashville Graphic said it looked like readership spiked, so how about if I do it again. They said no one called and said bad words about my Daddy that week and that was really nice. Mike Brantley / Published Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:05 pm
785.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS "We at Peachtree Baptist Church want to say we sincerely hope you; your friends and family are healthy during these potentially stressful times. Over the last several weeks, fear over the Covid-19-DV has spiked as the number of cases and infected countries has multiplied. So much has happened in our world in just one week. We are further restricted because of the virus, Afghanistan is in such turmoil, the Talban is on the rise, we still have hate, murder, injustice, and so much more. We indeed live in very different and strange times. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, August 25, 2021 10:13 pm
786.	Red Oak gets glowing audit RED OAK - The town of Red Oak has $8 million in the bank and no debt, according to an audit of its finances for the last fiscal year."It's unbelievable for a town this size," Auditor Mike Stanley told the Red Oak Town Council on Monday night.Not only is the town financially strong, its financial records are impeccable, Stanley said. LINDELL KAY, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER / Published Wednesday, March 15, 2023 10:53 pm
787.	"Annie the Musical" Nash Central High School will present "Annie the Musical" on Thursday, May 19 through Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount. Set in the 1930s, Annie, played by Abbigail Bulluck, is a spunky orphan who believes her parents are still alive. She lives in an orphanage run by Miss Hannigan, played by Haley Brantley, but her life changes dramatically when she gets the opportunity to spend time at the mansion of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, played by Elijah Whitley. Published Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:55 pm
788.	ENGAGED Mike and Judy Bunn of Rocky Mount and Ronnie Cockrell of Castalia announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Nicole Cockrell of Holly Springs to Jeffrey Wayne Joyner of Raleigh, the son of Wayne and Frances Joyner of Rocky Mount. The wedding will take place Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Living Faith Fellowship, in Rocky Mount. Published Tuesday, September 28, 2010 11:23 pm
789.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS The winter weather was the news this past week. All kinds of records were broken as the temperatures plunged down to the single digits and roads were icy. Travel was hazardous and schools were closed. Most people stayed at home. Thankfully there were few power outages in this area. On Tuesday the plans for the Winter Celebration Revival at Peachtree Church were canceled. This will be rescheduled for sometime in April. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:19 pm
790.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Christmas is a time of celebration of God's love for His creation. We celebrate by making every effort to be with our loved ones. Families seek to be together, no matter the distance that separates them. We want to share memories of our childhood Christmases. Examples of this: Bob and Fran Bunn flew a long distance to Washington State to be with their son and his family. Janice and Bobby Sykes drove to Kernersville to be with their son, Mike, and his family. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Wednesday, January 4, 2017 10:56 pm
791.	Recognized Mayor David Combs and the Rocky Mount City Council recently recognized the heroism of Joyce Parker and Milton Batts. The two helped to rescue a bedridden woman from her home during a fire. Pictured (l-r) Fire Chief Mike Varnell, Joyce Parker, Milton Batts & Mayor David Combs. Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:21 pm
792.	NASH COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS OCT. 5-9 Building Permit (Commercial) Claude Vaughan; 108 S Boddie Street; renovation/alteration; $20,000 Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 10:15 pm
793.	Garden club holds annual event The Rocky Mount Garden Club met on May 18 for its annual awards luncheon. President Dolores O'Keeffe welcomed the members who attended and thanked the hostesses of the event, Peggy Daughtridge, Connie Dupree, Patsy Pridgen, Pris Sykes, and Sarah Williams. The club's annual budget was presented and approved. In other business, the club was informed that a $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student at Nash Community College for the 2022-2023 academic year. A candle was lit in memory of deceased member Alice Walter. Published Wednesday, June 1, 2022 11:10 pm
794.	Peachtree Community News On this 234th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Peachtree paid tribute to those who risked their lives to bring freedom to the nation. This freedom was the right of each individual to worship God in their own way. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Robert Edwards and Eric Vick who gave their lives to preserve this freedom. The morning message was delivered by Rev. Alfred Whitehouse. BARBARA HARDISON / Published Tuesday, July 6, 2010 10:45 pm
795.	Reginald Bone Published Wednesday, January 13, 2016 3:55 pm
796.	PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS Peachtree Baptist Church members came out for service this past Sunday to the beautiful sunshine. They prayed that the Covid-19 vaccinations continue and the numbers of infections continue to drop. They prayed for all those effected by the extreme weather. The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was loving presented to glorify God by Susan and Lawrence Edwards in loving memory of Karen Edwards and Tom Moorefield. FRAN BUNN / Published Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:45 pm
797.	Services continue despite loss of Sandy Grove Church building A lawsuit continues to linger over the property where Sandy Grove Primitive Baptist Church once stood. But the loss of the actual church building two years ago hasn’t stopped community members from meeting on the church property. A handful of community members met on the grounds March 31 for a special Easter service. This is the third year Easter services have been held on the church grounds. Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:32 pm
798.	Backward Glances Members of the Northern Nash 1975 track team participated in the state finals of the Junior Olympics held at N.C. State in Raleigh. Pictured left to right are James Freer, Sam Brake, Mike Davis, Chris Evans, who qualified to compete in the 880 yard run at the Regionals, and Oliver Marshmon who qualified to travel to Georgia to run in the 220 yard dash. A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST / Published Tuesday, May 29, 2012 10:46 pm
799.	NASH COUNTY 8s The Nash County 8-Under Boys Basketball Team recently won the Statewide Athletics Committee Sectional Championship. The team was coached by Kwamaine Battle and Jessica Battle. Players were (in no particular order) Jeremiah Battle, Joshua Battle, Kwamaine Battle, Jasiah Fenner, Jaylen Hunter, Mike Jenkins, Brian Pulley Jr., Nigel Turner and James Vick. Published Wednesday, March 21, 2018 10:36 pm
800.	James Acree Tant Published Tuesday, July 10, 2018 9:47 am