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Parents protest reassignment
Although two members of the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (N-RMS) Board of Education would like to table redistricting Red Oak and Swift Creek elementary schools, the rest of the board indicated that they would like to know more about the details and data before making any decision. The board met Monday night for their regular meeting with a standing-room-only crowd, full of parents and concerned citizens, most from the Red Oak community. More ...
By Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent - 2 opinions posted |
County denies Leon's Barn
Leon's Barn will have to cease operations after Nash County's Board of Commissioners denied a rezoning request Monday morning.
The request was first brought before the board in December, when owner Leon Shearin requested a public hearing before the board after the Planning Board voted 5-2 to deny the request. The board granted the hearing for their January meeting. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
PLANNING Chairperson Mary Wells (right) and Annette Mills (left) go over details of Nashville's 29th Opry during a Business and Professional Women's meeting last Tuesday night. The Opry is set for January 27 at the Nash County Agriculture Center. |
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Nashville BPW plans 29th Opry
After a year-long hiatus, Nashville's Opry will make its 29th debut January 27 at the Nash County Agriculture Center.
Sponsored by the Nashville Business and Professional Women (BPW) this year's Opry will be dedicated to Ms. Elsie Clark, who passed away last January. Clark was one of the founding members of the Opry and was better known as Nashville's Minnie Pearl. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Grand jury indicts Vincent and Bowling
Mark Bowling and Rose Vincent were indicted by a grand jury on first degree murder charges Monday. If convicted, the two could face the death penalty.
Bowling and Vincent were each charged in the murder of Bowling's wife, Julie Bowling after her body was found in the couple's garage Friday, December 8 with multiple gunshot wounds. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Red Oak board speaks against reassignment
The hottest topic for discussion at the January 8 Red Oak Town meeting was the proposed school reassignment plan that would "split Red Oak like a watermelon," as Mayor Alton Wester described it. The discussion was led by Commissioner Levell Langley, the only commissioner to currently have a child in the school district. More ...
By Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Castalia council to hold community workshops
Castalia Mayor Ellene Leonard and Planning Board Chairman Ola Bobbitt are in the process of inviting Castalia citizens to participate in a series of community workshops to discuss a new "vision for the community." A letter announcing the workshops is currently being sent to all Castalia residents. Final details of the workshop plan were distributed to Castalia commissioners at the January 2 town meeting. More ...
By Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Bank issues fraud alert
Citing numerous reports from its customers of fraudulent phone calls soliciting personal, account, and otherwise confidential information, Southern Bank & Trust of Mount Olive has issued a special fraud alert to all citizens in Eastern North Carolina who either have a current or previous relationship with the Bank. More ...
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SBI clears Nashville policeman
A Nashville officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing for a shooting that occurred in August, Assistant District Attorney Keith Werner said.
The shooting stemmed from an incident where Detective Mark Bryant was pursuing a sheriff's vehicle that was reported stolen. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Spring Hope discusses grant opportunities
Spring Hope's Board decided to hold off on applying for one grant opportunity but voted to proceed with applying for a Economic Development Grant after public hearings were held during their regular meeting Monday night. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Nashville Elementary School Honor Rolls
Nashville Elementary School recently released its honor roll for the second six-week grading period of the current school year. The following students were recognized for their hard work. More ...
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Students raise money for Toys for Tots
Swift Creek students recently participated in the Toys for Tots program. The Swift Creek Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and Student Council sponsored the project which was used as a teaching tool to build on the character education program. More ...
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Wilson Technical College Dean's List
Wilson Technical Community College has announced its dean's list for the 2006 fall semester. To be named to the list, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The following area students were recognized. They are listed by hometown. An asterisk indicates a 4.0 GPA. More ...
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Nash Health Care exceeds United Way goal
Nash Health Care Systems exceeded its fund-raising goal of $60,000, raising a total of $66,568.72 for the United Way. This represents more than a $10,000 increase from the system's donation last year. More ...
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Nashville Elementary holds food drive
Nashville Elementary Student Government Association sponsored a food drive for community families who were in need during this Christmas season. The SGA made posters advertising when the canned food drive would take place and what types of foods were needed. More ...
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My son's TV reality show is sure to be a hit
After years of making fun of the people who make, star in and watch Reality TV Shows — which are not very real — I have decided to change my stance.
That is because I have seen how Reality TV can benefit me. Therefore, it is okay for me to make what others might call a "hypocritical" decision. Politicians and pro athletes do it every week. More ...
Mike Brantley |
Buying a house is like planning a wedding, only more stressful
They say buying your first home is the greatest feeling in the world. And though as I write this, I've technically not become a homeowner, by the time this column comes out, I will have the keys to my very first home...at least I hope so.
I compare this experience to getting married. Getting the big, shiny ring was fun, telling all the family and friends was fun but when you get right down to it, getting married stinks. More ...
Amanda Clark |
UNC-Rocky Mount proposal still needs your support and voice
County leaders, local and state political leaders and thousands of Nash County citizens have shown a tremendous show of support for the idea of the privately operated N.C. Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount to be turned into the 17th University of the UNC system. More ...
Jo Anne Cooper |
NN's Big Rally
ROCKY MOUNT - Slim may not have left the building, but he had one hand on the exit door last Wednesday at the Nash Central Gymnasium.
Such were Northern Nash's chances of winning a key NEW-6 Conference wrestling event at NC after the visiting Knights fell behind by 25 points through five matches. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter |
Champs too much for NNHS
RED OAK - Even with the graduation of several key players from its 2005-06 state championship juggernaut, things are good these days for the Wilson Beddingfield girls basketball team.
And that's bad news for area opponents, including the Northern Nash Lady Knights. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter |
Nash's swim squads prepare for postseason
ROCKY MOUNT - Returning from the Holiday Break means one thing for Nash County swimmers -- the Class 3-A Regionals are less than one month away.
Only two more regular season meets -- including the league championship -- are scheduled for NEW-6 Conference performers before the regionals, which will be held Feb. 3 in Goldsboro. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter |
Nash Rec signups available
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Recreation Department will be conducting signups on the following days for its 2007 baseball/girls softball seasons: More ...
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Rocky Mount rebounds with victory
ROCKY MOUNT - What a different 24 hours makes!
The night before, Rocky Mount struggled offensively in its close 59-56 win at SouthWest Edgecombe. When once-beaten Hertford County came calling for a rare Saturday evening contest, the Gryphons put on their scoring shoes. More ...
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent |
Fike leads NEW-6 Wachovia standings
CHAPEL HILL - The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has announced the winter standings in the Wachovia Conference Cup competition for the 2006-2007 academic year. More ...
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JOHNNIE EDWARD BATCHELOR
Johnnie Edward Batchelor, 49, of Elm City died January 4, 2007. Funeral services were 7 p.m. Friday at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, 4403 London Church Road, Elm City. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Shawn Garnett, Rev. Jeff Brantley and Rev. Robert Kelley officiated. More ...
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CLELLAN WHITLEY JR.
SPRING HOPE – Clellan Whitley Jr., 63, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. Funeral services were held Jan. 9 at the Gold Valley Church of God of Prophecy. More ...
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