The Nashville Graphic

Intersections: God and Life (relevance: 100%, date: Jul 30, 2025)
In Psalm 51, we see several lessons about choices and the fact that our choices matter.
David is at the end of himself and yet he remembers who he can turn to. He knows his mistakes and he pleads with God to give him mercy and grace. He knows he has sinned against others, but he also knows he has rebelled and sinned against God. He asks for forgiveness and also admits that God is just in His judgment. When we sin, we deserve God's judgment, but everyday we should praying for His grace, mercy, and forgiveness.

Violations cited at water treatment plant (relevance: 85%, date: Jul 30, 2025)
ROCKY MOUNT - The City of Rocky Mount has received a notice of violation by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
At issue is effulent discharge from the Tar River Water Treatment Plant's wastewater treatment facility on May 8 and May 9, 2025.
A July 15 certified letter to Elton Daniels, Rocky Mount City Manager, gives both the notice of violation and the intent to assess a civil penalty.
The environmental group Sound Rivers posted a press release about an event July 17, the same day that a Nashville Graphic reporter was denied photographic access to the Tar River Reservoir dam.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR (relevance: 77.5%, date: Apr 18, 2006)

Nashville council to consider shipping container ordinance (relevance: 68.1%, date: Jul 30, 2025)
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Planning Board has weighed in with recommendations about the use of shipping containers in town, and now it will be up to the town council to make a decision at their upcoming August 5th meeting.
Spearheading the movement to codify shipping container use has been local businessman Chris Sandy of Build Right Supplies, who first composed and presented a prospective ordinance at the June 24 town planning board meeting.

Chloe's Court Prowess (relevance: 67.8%, date: Jul 31, 2025)
TUSKEGEE, ALA. -- One of the top tennis players in Nash County's recent history is heading into her final year of college this fall and is primed for a strong senior campaign on the tennis court.
Northern Nash graduate Chloe Harrington has made a huge impact on the Tuskegee University Golden Tiger tennis team over her first three years, highlighted by back-to-back NCAA Division II Regional appearances by Harrington and her teammates in 2024 and 2025.

Rosser announces that he is leaving Northern (relevance: 64.4%, date: Jul 31, 2025)
RED OAK -- One of the top basketball players in the area's history is making a big change this offseason, one that not only is taking him outside of Nash County but outside of North Carolina as a whole.
Formerly of Northern Nash High School's Boys Basketball roster, one of the class of 2027's top players in C.J. Rosser announced on Sunday via social media that he would be leaving Northern this year, opting to attend Southeastern Preparatory Academy in Orlando, Florida this academic year.

Nashville Chamber of Commerce holds 34th annual meeting (relevance: 61%, date: Jul 30, 2025)
NASHVILLE - A well- attended 34th annual meeting of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce July 24 featured a celebration of appreciation for multiple local folks and businesses, with awards bestowed for "Business of the Year," "Beyond The Call of Duty," a Special Recognition, four scholarships and the swearing-in of Chamber officers.

Maybe Nash County should be out of the animal shelter business (relevance: 56.3%, date: Jul 30, 2025)
I really can't believe we're having to report, again, the shortcomings of Nash County leadership when it comes to making sure our animal shelter is managed and operated properly.
It's bad enough they were basically gifted a brand new facility, which opened in 2023, but have yet to place any focus on developing a plan to increase staff, increase adoption hours, develop affordable spay/neuter programs or increase public awareness.

Cooper launches campaign for US Senate Seat (relevance: 54.6%, date: Jul 30, 2025)
RALEIGH - Former North Carolina Governor and Nashville native son Roy Cooper is running for a U.S. Senate seat.
Cooper, a Democrat and also a former attorney general from 2001-2017, said his decision came in response to the current threat to the middle class.
"Right now, our country is facing a moment as fragile as any I can remember. And the decisions we make in the next election will determine if we even have a middle class in America," Cooper said, adding that he "never really wanted to go to Washington" and wanted to serve people in North Carolina, "but these are not ordinary times."

Lemus one of 71 teacher nominees for 2025 National History Teacher of the Year (relevance: 53.5%, date: Jul 30, 2025)
COLLEGE PARK, MD - National History Day® (NHD) announced in May, the teachers honored as the 2025 National History Day Teacher of the Year Award nominees.
Emily Lemus of Nash County was one of 71 teachers nominated this year. Lemus was nominated in the senior division.
This year, teachers from all NHD affiliate programs were able to self-nominate for the award.

Stateline.org (relevance: 53.2%)
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Animal shelter fails second state inspection (relevance: 45.8%, date: Jul 30, 2025)
ROCKY MOUNT - Less than six weeks after the Nash County Animal Shelter was cited by the state for multiple animal care violations, the facility has failed another inspection, leading to another civil penalty of $9,100.
The shelter, also called the Pet Connection Center, was previously assessed $6,700 in fines after an inspection June 13 and a follow-up visit on June 16.

Bailey man wins fight against town for nightclub hours (relevance: 43.2%, date: Jul 30, 2025)
BAILEY - The owner of a Bailey event center, initially denied a variance to keep his business open past midnight, has won that right while re-branding his business as a nightclub or dance hall.
Herculao Patino and Patino Contracting of Wendell, owners of the Tu Casa ("Your Home") Event Center at 5825 Main Street, Bailey, asked for a variance in the summer of 2024, stating that it was causing a business hardship for him to close his events down prematurely, as clients wanted to stay longer during celebrations.

Questions help penetrate doubt (relevance: 40.5%, date: Jul 30, 2025)
Years ago, I stumbled across a book entitled "Questioning Evangelism". It provides a practical framework for winning souls to Christ.
What actually is the "Great Commission"? In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus instructs Christians to go forth into all the world, proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and teach obedience to his commands. The Lord challenges us to do this so others can understand what words like joy, peace, grace, and mercy really mean!
The author of the book, Randy Newman, points out the skeptic in the world today is not very different from the skeptic that watched and listened to Jesus.

STERLING CHOICE (relevance: 29.8%, date: Jul 31, 2025)
STANHOPE -- For the first time in more than 20 years, Southern Nash will be under the direction of a new boys basketball coach this winter.
Ten-year assistant and longtime member of the Southern Nash family Sterling Leonard will be taking the reins as the Firebirds' head coach on the hardwood, taking over the position from Robbie Kennedy, a role he held since the 2002-03 season.

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