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Wal-Mart submits plans to build in Nashville
It's official. After over a year of speculation that a Wal-Mart would locate in Nashville, town officials confirmed recently that the Supercenter has submitted site plans to the town for approval. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer - 5 opinions posted

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Monday's shooting is apparent suicide
Nashville Police say a shooting incident Monday afternoon in the parking lot of Advance Auto in Nashville was an apparent suicide. Carlos Alberto Garcia, 28, of Dutchman Road, Nashville, left the store Monday afternoon and allegedly shot himself at his vehicle, an SUV, parked at the store. More ...
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Industry looks to locate in Nashville
A hi-tech industry is looking to locate in Nashville and next Wednesday, August 2, board members will hold a public hearing to decide if they will donate 8.13 acres as an incentive for the industry to locate here. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff

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Participants at Nashville's first annual Youth Day compete in a game of basketball.
First Youth Day is a hit
Nashville's first ever Athletic Youth Day was deemed a success and organizers say the event will be an annual one from now on. "It was very successful," Tracy Harvey, Extension Agent with the Nash County Cooperative Extension, said. "The weather was very cooperative. I'm so glad the sun didn't come out." More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Students, community mourn loss of Southern Nash High Band Director
To Southern Nash High School students, band was more than just a high school elective. It was a like a second family for many. Last week, students lost a member of that family as Director Michael Lancaster passed away at the age of 54. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

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Local man faces sex crime charges
A Nashville man was arrested and charged last week with first degree statutory sexual offense, crimes against nature and incest. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Man robbed at Cavalier Homes
A Hispanic male was robbed of $10,000 Friday afternoon after cashing checks at Cavalier Homes. According to Nashville Police Assistant Chief Lt. Ray Goodwin, 35-year-old Eduardo Carranzo went to Cavalier Homes to cash several checks for employees there. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Town, county receive grant funds for community improvements
The Town of Nashville and Nash County were two of 15 North Carolina municipalities recently selected by the Department of Commerce's Division of Community Assistance to receive a 2006 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Police apprehend woman charged for burning property
An 18-year-old female charged with two counts of burning personal property and one count of misdemeanor breaking and entering was apprehended by Nashville Police Friday afternoon. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

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2006 recipient of the NCC Staff Award
Faye Cahoon is recognized by Nash Community College (NCC) as the 2006 recipient of the NCC Staff Award. She is currently the conference center manager of the Brown Auditorium at Nash Community College, and has been employed with the college since October 1997. This award recognizes the outstanding work ethic of a non-instructional employee at the college, and the recipient is chosen by his or her peers. More ...

 Editorials

Local band director will be missed by many
Last week's passing of Southern Nash Band Director Michael Lancaster left many of us in disbelief. Though I didn't know Lancaster as well as hundreds of students and co-workers, all of my experiences with him were very positive. One thing I will always remember of him is his willingness to help us out at the Blooming Festival. More ...
By Jo Anne Cooper

Flying is a sin — and for a fee you can pay
Overcoming 90-plus degree temperatures and no air conditioning can make you think about a lot of things: 1. How do people live with no air conditioning? More ...
By Mike Brantley

 Sports

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Nash Rec excels during N-RMSL swim schedule
NASHVILLE -- Nash Rec continued to excel in Nash-Rocky Mount Swim League action this summer with a 594-215 victory over host Birchwood last Thursday. More ...
From Staff Reports

Highs, lows for Post 58 this season
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash County Post 58's summer season could be summed up as a roller-coaster ride. There were high highs and low lows. A new coaching staff was in place and a new venue housed the team, but a quirky schedule made even more frenetic by Mother Nature didn't help matters. More ...
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent

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A QUEEN OF THE COURT
Kaley Price took first place at the Greensboro July Junior Tennis Championship in Guilford County. Kaley competed in the 10s Singles Division. Kaley and her sister, Randi, won the Doubles Tourney in the 12s Division. More ...
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Tourney coming to county
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash County will be on the Babe Ruth Baseball national stage again next week as it hosts the 2006 15-Year-Old Southeast Regional Tournament at Stith-Talbert Park from Aug. 3-9. More ...
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent

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NCWC introduces new logo
ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan Department of Athletics, in coordination with the Battling Bishops Club, has unveiled its newly re-designed logo. More ...
From Staff Reports

 Deaths (Updated Daily)

EFFIE LEE DAVIS RICHARDS
ELM CITY, NC-Effie Lee Davis Richards, 87, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006. She was born in Nashville, NC, November 6, 1918, daughter of the late Johnie Richard Davis and Ella Mae Robbins Davis. Mrs. Richards was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church. More ...


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