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Finch resigns from school system
Last Monday night, the Wilson County Board of Education approved Tommy Finch as assistant superintendent for administrative services to begin work on Dec. 1. Finch handed his 30-day notice to Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) a few days later to make his move official.
“I wasn’t really planning on going anywhere. I love my job now and hate to leave it,” Finch told The Graphic. “There are a lot of great people to work with here. But the position in Wilson is a good opportunity that I just can’t pass up. This job will give me the opportunity to reconnect with the Wilson community again.” More ...
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent |
Nashville Guns opened on Washington Street over a month ago. Since it’s opening, there has been controversy over the posters displayed in store’s window. |
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POSTERS SPUR CONTROVERSY
A gun shop has opened in downtown Nashville, causing a controversy over the marketing material the owner has chosen to display.
Nashville Guns celebrated its official opening last week with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. The business has been open for a little over a month.
Dennis Nielsen said he wanted to open a business in Nashville that would help the community. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer - 1 opinion posted |
Five run for three seats on Spring Hope Board
Next week, Spring Hope residents will elect three to serve on the town’s Board of Commissioners. Five residents have applied for those three seats.
Incumbents Clyde Best and Lee Bissett are running for re-election. In addition, Brenda Lucas, Ricky Tucker and Drew Griffin are vying for a seat on the board. Commissioner Marion Clark, who has served on the board for around 10 years, is not seeking re-election to her seat.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Candidates vie for empty seats in Castalia
The Castalia Town Council faces a radical shift as three of the five commissioner seats are open and no incumbent is running for reelection. Two of the commissioner seats will be filled through next week’s municipal elections; the third will be filled by appointment at the next town meeting.
The seats currently held by Russ Sigmund and Freda Roberts are up for grabs in the election. Sigmund has served the town for three terms; Roberts has served for only a few months, filling the seat vacated by Melissa Joyner in January. Neither is running for reelection. Three candidates are vying for the two open seats: Clarence Bender, Allison Roberts, and Gustaf Sjoberg. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Local girl fights Crohn’s disease
Fifteen-year-old Karey Wall is a typical teenager. She plays in the band and is on the color guard team at Southern Nash High School. Like most teenagers, she has a cell phone and pretty fast texting skills. Looking at Karey, you may never know she spent a chunk of her summer in the hospital.
Four years ago, Karey’s life changed when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Habitat Spelling Bee is Thursday
The Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity will host its sixth annual Habitat Spelling Bee this Thursday night at Nashville United Methodist Church.
The spelling bee is the organization’s largest fund raiser, with proceeds benefitting the ninth habitat home in Nashville. The home’s location or occupant has not been selected. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Library to offer Halloween Bash
Nashville’s Cooley Library is partnering with other town departments to offer more fun and games at its annual Halloween Bash.
The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. There will be games, prizes, stories and face painting. Many of the prizes were donated by area businesses. Costumes are optional. Stories will be offered for K-3 ages and for preschoolers. Older kids will be read scarier stories by John Grischow. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Nash DSS to offer movie night
To celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month, the Nash County Department of Social Services will offer popcorn and a movie to area residents on Saturday, November 7.
The featured film, “Martian Child,” is about a widowed writer who adopts a young boy, who is struggling socially to fit in. The movie is appropriate for both young and old, Wanda Avent, Adoptions Social Worker for Nash County said. More ...
Amanda Clark Graphic Staff Writer |
Luncheon Lions Activity News
It is a well known fact that the Lions’ main interest is to see to the needs of the blind and hearing disabled. All Lions look for ways to make their lives more interesting and live able.
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NASHVILLE POLICE BRIEFS
ARRESTS
Michael Tynell Eley - 10/4/09 - charged with contempt of court, perjury and court violations
Miguel Dwayne Hawking - 10/1/09 - charged with simple physical assault
Dachia Nashe Staton - 10/1/09 - charged with simple physical assault More ...
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RIBBON CUTTING
Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Fields and Cooper on October 14. The office moved across the street to its newly renovated offices, which used to be Nashville’s theatre. Pictured above, Nashville Council Members and law partners watch as Mayor Donald Street gets ready to cut the ribbon.
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Haynes graduates
Alexander Chesson Haynes, of Rocky Mount, received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial design from Appalachian State University for the Summer 2009 semester. More ...
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MILE OF PENNIES
Oak Level Baptist Church’s Children in Action raised “A Mile of Pennies” in support of My Sister’s House recently. The children presented Meredith Holland, Executive Director of My Sister’s House a check for $860.19. Pictured (L-R) is Lydia Jones, Kelsie Aycock, Liz Perry, Samantha Perry, Meredith Holland and Melissa Pollard. More ...
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Plaque of appreciation
Cedar Grove Elementary School Principal Gary Major presentS a plaque of appreciation to Nashville’s Kiwanis Club for its work with the Terrific Kids program at the school. The club gives each child selected as “Terrific Kids” a framed certificate along with a goody bag. Cedar Grove was the first school the club partnered with to offer the program since reforming in late 2007. Pictured (L-R) is Dr. Allen Bolin, Nashville Kiwanis Club President and Gary Major. More ...
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Nash fire departments receive grant funding
Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin announced that the West Mount Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. was awarded a $5,560.00 grant through the 2009 Volunteer Fire Department Fund from the State of North Carolina. In addition, the Ferrells Vol. Fire & Rescue, Dept., Inc. was awarded a $2,535.00 grant and the Bailey Fire Department was awarded a $3,237.50 grant.
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MILITARY NEWS
Pvt. William “Randy” Medlin graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky. in March 2009. During the ten weeks of training the soldier studied the Army mission history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill & ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. More ...
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Matthews Family holds reunion
On Saturday October 10th, the Matthews Family Reunion was held in Castalia at the Horace G. Matthews Sr. home place on Race Track Road. The home place is owned by John Matthews of Castalia, one of the late Horace G and Alice Matthews’ six sons. More ...
Anna Matthews Joyner (Daughter of John Matthews, Granddaughter of Horace G. Matt |
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Jared and Sarah Batchelor of Wilson are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Batchelor, born June 26, 2009 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.
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ENGAGED
Lou and Sharon Miller of Rocky Mount are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Lynn Miller of Bradenton Fla., formerly of Rocky Mount, to Christopher Lewis Carter, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Stanford, Ky. He is the son of Gary Owens, of Stanford Ky. and Gayle Spoonamore of Danville, Ky. The wedding will take place January 9, 2010 at Nashville United Methodist Church, Nashville.
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L.M. Elliott (at left) signs a copy of her book, Under a War Torn Sky, for Talon Parker (far right). (Graphic photo by Amanda Clark) |
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Author speaks to students at Southern Nash Middle School
Sixth graders at Southern Nash Middle School had the opportunity last week to ask questions to the author of a book they have been reading in class.
L.M. Elliott, the author of Under a War Torn Sky and A Troubled Peace, spoke to sixth grade classes at the school last Monday, October 19. Students are required to read Under a War Torn Sky and many chose to read the book’s sequel A Troubled Peace. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
BREAKING GROUND
The Town of Red Oak celebrated the ground breaking of the new Red Oak Fire Department on September 25. The new department will be located beside Faulker’s gas station and across from the new park, on Red Oak Boulevard. Pictured above, Commissioners from Red Oak, Dortches and the County, along with Red Oak Fire Officials and others prepare to break ground at the site.
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RUDY BEARS
The Down East Luncheon Ruritan Club recently presented Rudy Bears to Nash County’s EMS. Pictured (L-R), Ann Whitley, with the Down East Luncheon Ruritan Club, presents the Rudy Bears to Nash County EMS representative Dale Tippett. The bears are given to youth during calls EMS responds to.
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Applications accepted for energy assistance program
The Nash County Department of Social Services will take applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program on the first floor of the Claude Mayo, Jr. Administration Building beginning Nov. 2. Applications will be taken through Fri. Nov. 6 from 8:15 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Monday Nov. 9 from 8:15 a.m. until 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10 through Friday, Nov. 13 from 8:15 a.m. until 5 p.m. The agency will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. More ...
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Early college seniors complete “Alive at 25” class
Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School Seniors have completed the “Alive at 25” course at Nash Community College.
The National Safety Council’s Alive at 25 course is an interactive defensive driving course for individuals between the ages of 16 and 24. Students complete workbook exercises, watch interactive media segments and participate in group discussions in order to learn about the leading causes of automobile fatalities among young drivers and prevention of future accidents. More ...
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Improved Order of Red Men receive naming recognition at NCC auditorum
As a legacy to their outstanding support, the NCC Board of Trustees named “The Improved Order of Red Men Apache Tribe #2 Auditorium” on the campus of Nash Community College.
This fraternal organization with their Co-Principals Charles M. Johnson and Donald E. Rackley are annual supporters of the President’s Team for the student scholarship golf classic and established the Charles M. Johnson – The Improved Order of Red Men Apache Tribe #2 Scholarship Endowment in 1987 which recognizes outstanding academic achievement.
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission visits
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission visited Nash Community College’s Zifferer Family New Standard Corporation Machining Lab recently to see firsthand the Production Procedures class fly fishing reel project. For the project, students drafted the concept, designed, manufactured, inspected and assembled fly fishing reels. The idea started when one Nash Community College student in the Solid Works class looked for an item to design. The goal of the Production Procedures class is to educate future machinists on the manufacturing process from start to finish.
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CONSTITUTION DAY
On September 17, 2009, Nash Community College students, faculty and staff observed Constitution Day. NCC Associate Dean for Transfer Programs Mike Latham presented a lecture on Judicial Review and the Constitution. The day marked the anniversary of September 17, 1787 when the members of the Constitutional Convention adopted the United States Constitution. Pictured (L-R): NCC College Transfer Student Michael Cannon, NCC Associate Dean for Transfer Programs Mike Latham, NCC President Bill Carver, NCC College Transfer Student John Bruner and NCC College Transfer Student Tracy Deans.
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CURRICULUM FAIR
Nearly 1,000 people filled the Nash Community College Business & Industry Center Auditorium to explore the multitude of curriculum opinions offered by Nash-Rocky Mount Schools Career & Technical Education (CTE) department and Nash Community College. Students, parents and community members learned first hand of the opportunities available to prepare NRMPS students for future careers during the First Annual CTE Curriculum Fair. Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, Agriscience, Horticulture, Automotive Service Technology, Architecture, Drafting, CISCO Academy, Information Technology, Construction, Business Education, Child Development, Interior Design, Cosmetology and Computer Engineering were some of the curricular paths showcased.
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Data breach at UNC-CH medical school
Area women who have had mammograms at Nash Day Hospital may have received a letter from the UNC School of Medicine advising them that their personal data may have been vulnerable during a security breach involving the UNC-Medical School computer server. As many as 160,000 patient files from women across the state may have been exposed, including 114,000 Social Security numbers. The information was a part of the Carolina Mammography Registry, a 14-year-old registry that collects and analyzes mammograms submitted by radiology offices across the state. Federal regulators waived requirements for patients’ consent to be included in the registry.
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Red Oak Community News
Women in Action met at the home of Jean Mellor on Thursday, Oct. 22.
A Baptismal Service was held on Sunday, Oct. 25 prior to the morning worship. Those baptized included Ellie Moore, Anna Shaye Thompson, Tyler Johnson, and Dwight Fisher. More ...
SUZY PEARCE |
Mt. Zion FWB Church News
Brother Bob Watkins welcomed everyone to Sunday school and reported 81, including 2 visitors present. Matthew Morgan read the Bible verse for today. More ...
ROSALENE BASS |
Ephesus Community News
Pastor David Eidson prepared our hearts to worship as he reminded us we are living sacrifices. Romans 12:1, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.”
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DEBBIE PHILLIPS |
Beulah Community News
Several friends and members are having birthdays in the month of October. Those I am aware of are Gwen Hedgepeth, Pam Bailey, Stephen Hunt, Sonnie Wheeler, Julie Woodfin, Beth Enroughty, Mary Helen Pendleton and Peggy Webb, also Susan Enroughty Whitley and her husband Damian Whitley. Happy Birthday to each of you and may god bless you through another year. More ...
WILMA ENROUGHTY |
Peachtree Community News
“Surprised “was the word that best describes Pastor Whitehouse on Sunday morning. [The Deacons had planned a week of Pastor Appreciation Week, and it began with a covered dish luncheon following the morning worship.] The first inkling that something was up was when Pastor Gene arrived at church on Sunday morning and found the dining room all set up for lunch, with roses on every table. Then his family arrived, unexpectedly!
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BARBARA HARDISON |
Daughters of the American Revolution
The DAR Micajah Pettaway Chapter met Thursday, October 15, 2009 for a 2:30 P. M. Coffee Hour at the home of Margaret Barnes. Regent Toni Wade greeted everyone and led the pledge of allegiance to the U. S. flag and American’s Creed.
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DEE LONG |
Family fun at 2009 NC State Fair
If you need evidence that the world is indeed a’ changin,’ you had to look no farther than the North Carolina State Fair last week.
I remember in years past seeing signs all over the livestock areas reminding people — especially those with children — to be sure to wash with soap and water after touching the livestock on exhibit. After a serious bacteria outbreak a couple of years ago, the signs were changed the next year telling folks to wash up even if you just entered the same building. More ...
Mike Brantley |
Anyone, any age, can help bring awareness to cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end but that doesn’t mean you should stop thinking about awareness.
This month, The Graphic tried to do as much as possible to bring awareness to this awful disease. We featured a story of one survivor last week but there are lots more right here in Nash County.
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Amanda Clark |
It starts at home
More and more often I am convinced the problems we have with our youth of today start at home. I have seen and heard it through the mouths of our youth in ways that should concern any parent; and therein lies the problem. It starts at home.
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Proud to be a Nashville Hornet
As a parent of a Nashville Hornet for three years, I would like to express my sincere thank you. Out of the three years my son has played, this year by far has been the best. Now if you have been following the Hornets this fall, I am sure you know we have not had the best year at winning games. In the beginning of tryouts, there were low numbers of varsity players, so as a team their numbers were small, but not their hearts. Not only the hearts of the players but the coaches as well. This is what has moved me to write this letter. More ...
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What’s next, strip joints?
Editor’s note: This letter of opinion refers to a women’s shelter in downtown. The establishment she is referring to is the office, not a shelter, for My Sister’s House which is open to the public. The organization manages shelters for domestic abuse victims.
This letter is about more than 2 sleazy posters of women holding assault weapons in the window of this new gun shop on our Nashville Main Street. Or the huge red gun shop, among several other equally offensive signs on the front of the building that can be seen 500 feet away. (No town sign ordinances?) More ...
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Play it safe this Halloween
It’s that time of year again when ghost, goblins, pirates, princesses and super heroes take over our streets. It’s Halloween and our streets will be filled with our children trick or treating. I encourage everyone to be very careful when driving through residential areas. We want this to be another safe and fun night for all the trick or treaters.
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Bill Creech, Nashville Chief of Police |
Backward Glances
This photo was provided to us by Anna Matthews Joyner, who also provided an article on the Matthews family reunion this week. The photo belongs to Rachel Joyner. Pictured is Ruffin Van Buren Collie, one of North Carolina’s last two surviving veterans of the War Between the States until his death at 106 years of age. He was better known as “Uncle Ruff.” He served with the Confederate forces under the command of General Joseph E. Johnson. To the left of Ruffin Collie is Mary Menda Rich Matthews and the lady to Ruffin Collie’s right is his daughter as well as Menda’s mother Susan Jane Collie Rich. More ...
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SIGNAL-CALLER SPEED. Nash Cental Middle School quarterback Khalil Macklin (with ball) breaks free on a keeper for substantial yardage during last Thursday afternoon’s football contest at Red Oak. (Graphic photo by Geoff Neville) |
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UNBEATEN DUEL
RED OAK -- Veteran observers of the middle school rivalry called it the biggest football game ever between Red Oak and Nash Central.
And why not? Both clubs entered last Thursday’s showdown with unblemished marks -- and hopes to win either or both of the Nash County and Tri-County middle school gridiron titles. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
RAMBLIN’ AMBLER FOR THE KNIGHTS. Northern Nash High School forward Ambler Speight heads upfield on a rush during last Thursday evening’s home boys soccer victory against the Louisburg Warriors at the NNSH Field in Red Oak. |
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A Tall Order For The Knights
RED OAK -- Having a height advantage is important in several sports -- though soccer usually isn’t thought of that way.
Unless you watched last Thursday’s non-conference boys match between Louisburg and host Northern Nash.
Louisburg is known as a small team that relies on the speed and craftiness of its front line, including Chase Ragland -- one of the area’s top scoring machines. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
Knights win over Bulldogs
ROCKY MOUNT -- No one saw this coming -- except perhaps the Northern Nash Knights.
The Knights broke a 14-game losing streak in style by holding one of its biggest rivals scoreless, no less.
The Knights kept the goose egg on the scoreboard in beating Big East 3-A foe Nash Central 20-0 last Friday evening in the Dawg Pound on the NCHS campus.
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CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent |
Northern a winner in Wilson
WILSON -- Northern Nash opened play in the Big East Conference Boys Soccer Tournament with a convincing 8-0 decision over the Nash Central Bulldogs on Monday evening in first-round action at Wilson Hunt High School.
The Knights outshot Nash Central 39-1 en route to the conquest.
Eric Collart delivered two goals and one assist for Northern Nash. Other goal scorers were Hunter Daughtridge, Andrew Wooten, Ambler Speight, Dylan Hendricks and Jose Rodriguez. More ...
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SPECIAL SOCCER CEREMONY
An Eagle Scout project by Southern Nash High School boys soccer player Lawrence Sandifer (center) has led to the eventual purchashing and installation of new bleachers at the SNSH Soccer Field. Sandifer received a plaque last Wednesday that will be mounted on the bleachers. Also part of the ceremony were (l to r) Davie Armstrong (Scoutmaster of Troop 148) and SN head boys coach Jeremy Perry.
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Hunt claims spike title
STANHOPE -- The third time was the charm for Wilson Hunt as it avenged two regular season losses to Rocky Mount to claim the inaugural Class 3-A Big East Conference Volleyball Tournament championship last Tuesday in five hard-fought games at Southern Nash High School.
In game one, the top-seeded Gryphons (18-5) jumped out to an 8-1 lead before committing a string of errors to allow the Warriors to tie at 8-all. More ...
KENT WHEELESS, Graphic Correspondent |
USA South honors Wesleyan stars
FAYETTEVILLE -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College Department of Athletics has announced that six Battling Bishop athletes have earned USA South Conference Weekly accolades.
Bryan Haywood and LeeRon Boykin were named Players of the Week in football, while teammate Jamal Smith grabbed Rookie of the Week honors. More ...
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NCWC looks great versus Scots
RED OAK -- In last Saturday afternoon’s 2009 Homecoming football action, the Blue & Gold of North Carolina Wesleyan College turned in yet another impressive outing with a 51-17 thumping of Maryville College at the Northern Nash Football Complex.
The Battling Bishops used a total team effort to secure their fourth straight victory as six different players tallied scores on the day.
Defensively, Wesleyan held the Scots to 272 yards of offense and forced five turnovers.
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Tennis players qualify for states
WILSON -- Rocky Mount High School’s girls doubles team of Lindsay Thomas and Kate Gray won the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A East Regional doubles title at the Barton College Tennis Complex last Saturday afternoon.
The Gryphon duo topped old rivals Mallory Short and Meredith Pruden of Wilson Fike 6-2, 6-3 in the finals to take the championship. More ...
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent |
TIGER TIME
Red Oak’s mascot shows plenty of spirit during last Thursday’s home football game against the Nash Central Trojans.
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Nash Arts News
Following are events scheduled at Nash Arts this fall. The center is located at 100 East Washington Street, Nashville. For additional information or tickets, call 252-459-4734.
Sara Dew, 2008-09 NC-SC Colgate Country Showdown winner in concert, Saturday November 7 at 7 p.m. $10 general admission ($8 Nash Arts Members) More ...
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RACHEL DIXIE THOMPSON BATCHELOR
SANDY CROSS - Rachel Dixie Thompson Batchelor, 86, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. She was born on April 9, 1923. She was the daughter of the late John James and Elizabeth Fly Thompson. Rachel was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Woodrow Wilson Batchelor and a son, Jimmie Woodrow Batchelor. More ...
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Peaceful Pinwheels
Coopers Elementary School TAG teacher, Kristi Adkins, and art teacher, Kristen Gibson, recently spearheaded the “Peaceful Pinwheels” event. Pinwheels were made across all grade levels with most classes participating. In addition, the K-2 guidance counselor, Valerie Boothe, talked about peace and responsibility with classes this week during her guidance time. The “peaceful pinwheels” were put in the front yard along the roadside (at a safe distance) by various classes recently. It was a visual statement from the students of Coopers for a peaceful community and world. International day of Peace was September 21.
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Mims Gallery welcomes Charles Philip Brooks
The Mims Gallery welcomes artist Charles Philip Brooks to the greater Rocky Mount community with his first gallery solo in Rocky Mount. Brooks’ exhibition titled Contemporary Tonalism opens with a reception party for the artist 7 p.m. November 6th in the gallery at Wesleyan College’s Dunn Center. The public is invited free of charge and encouraged to meet this new face in the art community and view his dreamy Romantic landscapes. More ...
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