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County approves property rezoning
Nash County Commissioners voted again to rezone a 146 acre tract of land on Hwy. 97 after nearly five hours of public hearing and deliberation at the board meeting Monday. Commissioners rezoned the area to a General Industrial classification despite a recommendation by the Nash County Planning Board to deny the application.The rezoning was an attempt to correct a previous rezoning of the property which is now the subject of a lawsuit involving the City of Wilson and certain Nash County citizens. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
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Local man charged for recent break-ins
A Spring Hope man was arrested and charged with several commercial break-ins and the Nash County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the second suspect.
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division conducted a search warrant last Monday, March 28 at 3304 Dalmar Road in Spring Hope after determining Jared Strickland and Dustin Crickmore were suspects in several commercial break-ins. More ...
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Nashville discusses online tax payments
The Town of Nashville is considering whether to offer residents the option of paying their tax bills online.
A presentation was made to Town Council members at the regular board meeting on Tuesday night. Kevin Kollegger, of RBC-Moneris Solutions and Bill Barry, of CSI Technology Outfitters, made the presentation. CSI Technology Outfitters currently provides accounting software for the Town of Nashville. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
MUSICAL PETTING ZOO
Nashville Elementary School hosted a musical petting zoo on Thursday, March 31. Prior to the event, students learned the different families of instruments and then got a chance to come out last week to look at all the instruments and in some cases, try their hand at them. Volunteers from local high schools were on hand to help. Pictured above, Rylen Dempsey, who will turn 6 today, gets a lesson on how to change the sound of a drum from Chelsea Wiggins, a student at Nash Central High. More ...
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4-H Livestock Show and Sale starts April 13th
The 74th annual Eastern Carolina 4-H Livestock Show and Sale will be a little different than in year’s past.
This year’s event will feature a Celebrity Showmanship Contest, where local celebrities will try their hand at showing goats.
Sandy Hall, Nash County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, said so far, two celebrities have confirmed they will participate. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
NRMS School Board reviews superintendent applications
he Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board members are now reviewing 20 applications for the position of superintendent. The board received the applications last Thursday, board members shared at their meeting Monday night. Current superintendent Rick McMahon retires on June 30. More ...
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent |
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My Sister’s House celebrates 30 years of service
It may have been April Fool’s Day but Meredith Holland’s announcement on Friday night was no April Fool’s joke. If $50,000 could be raised for My Sister’s House by June 30, Holland would shave her head.
The announcement was made during My Sister’s House Art/Craft Show and Sale at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount on Friday night, April 1. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Freda Joyner places an angel on the Dogwood tree that was planted during last year’s event. |
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
A pinwheel garden sits in front of the Nash County Department of Social Services building to remind the community of their role in preventing child abuse.
The pinwheel garden was planted by children from the Nashville United Methodist Church Daycare on Friday morning, April 1, the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Local Operation Medicine Drop proves to be successful
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office collected close to 33,000 dosage units of medicine recently during Operation: Medicine Drop.
Operation: Medicine Drop is a statewide pill take-back effort in which citizens are encouraged to bring in their old and/or unused medications to be properly disposed of. Locally, the operation was a partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and Ward Drug Company.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Red Oak gains sewer, lights
The Town of Red Oak now officially has sewer services and should have park lights installed within the week. These two projects are the result of more than four years of effort and roughly 2 million dollars in combined costs.
Mayor Alfred Wester announced Monday that sewer services for the town officially started on March 8 and that the town currently has four customers, including the two area schools, Ennis Park, and the Red Oak Baptist Church. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Fire burns 25 acres at landfill
An early afternoon fire at a landfill burned close to 25 acres on Monday.
According to Chris Bissette, Nash County Fire Marshal, the fire started around 3:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon on Watson Seed Farm Road at Johnson’s Landfill. Bissette said it appears there was stuff dumped in the landfill pile that caught fire and spread. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Rocky Mount man sentenced for Spring Hope shooting
In Federal Court on March 25, Chief United States District Judge Louise W. Flanagan sentenced Daniel Hopkins, 31, of Rocky Mount, to 120 months in prison and three years supervised release for his role in a Spring Hope shooting. The Court also imposed a fine of $3,000. More ...
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Nash Sheriff’s Office arrests Rocky Mount woman for drugs
A Rocky Mount woman was arrested after the Nash County Sheriff’s Office found over 34 grams of marijuana in her home during a search.
The Narcotics Division of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office issued a search warrant on March 31 at the home of Louella Harris, 55, 525 Quail Court in Rocky Mount. During a search of the residence, deputies discovered 34.8 grams of marijuana in separate locations in the house More ...
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Rocky Mount Mayor declares April 14th The Greatest Generation Day
In recognition of and salute to veterans of World War II and to the World War II generation, Rocky Mount Mayor David Combs has declared April 14 as The Greatest Generation Day.
The Tar River Swing Band will perform a tribute concert for World War II veterans called “Let Freedom Swing: A Salute to WWII” on April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the The Dunn Center for Performing Arts on the campus of North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount. More ...
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Honored
Al Boone was honored on March 19, 2011 by the Masonic Order of Nashville for being a member for 50 years. He is a 32nd degree Mason, past Master and was presented with a 50 year pin. Pictured left to right are Nell Boone, wife, Al Boone, recipient, Bob Sitton, Past Master and Kyle Rains Master.
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Local 4-H volunteers honored at conference
Nash County 4-H volunteer leaders were recognized in early March at the annual NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference in Durham.
Pictured (Above): Barbara Tyre was recognized as Outstanding Support for Military Children and also voted in as the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association President Elect during the annual NC 4-H Voluntere Leaders Conference in Durham. Pictured L-R is: Scott Enroughty, Operation Military Kids Coordinator, Barbara Tyre and Dr. Marshall Stewart, Associate Director, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. More ...
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Recognition
Sandy Hall, Nash County Extenson for 4-H Youth Development, received Extension Agent Volunteer Support Recognition at the conference. Pictured is Hall (far left) with Dr. Marshall Stewart, Associate Director, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
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Spirit of North Carolina Award
Cummins-Rocky Mount Engine Plant employees were presented a Spirit of North Carolina Award in February for their campaign at a United Way of North Carolina awards program in Pinehurst. The awards program provides statewide recognition for exceptional commitment and support to communities through local United Way involvement.
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Military News
Army Pvt. Keona M. Harrell has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. More ...
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Area teens compete for Rocky Mount’s Junior Miss, Distinguished Young Woman title
This is the 29th year of the annual Junior Miss Scholarship Program, however the name will be changing with this year’s winner, who will be named the first Distinguished Young Woman of Rocky Mount. The name was changed by the America’s Junior Miss national organization to get away from the reference of being just another pageant and not a true scholarship program. More ...
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Nash Ruritans gather for 52nd annual meeting
Nash County Ruritans gathered at Nash Community College on Tuesday, March 8 for its 52nd annual meeting.
The meeting began by remembering five Ruritans who had passed away. Those remembered included Wilbur Jackson and Floyd Llepla, of the Momeyer Ruritan Club, Billy Thompson and Gerald Riggs, of the Oak Level Ruritan Club, and O.B. Parker of the West Mount Ruritan Club. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
Rev. Norman Gordon brought five revival messages last week that I don’t think I will ever forget. Sunday night he preached from Isaiah 6. He said, “God is a God of love, but His greatest attribute is holiness.” God asked, “Who will go for us? Isaiah said, “here am I, send me.” More ...
ROSALENE BASS |
RED OAK NEWS
The 2011 Food/Supply Roundup is in progress at Red Oak Baptist Church! Lists of needed items are available at the church or you can get the list online at bchfamily.org/foodroundup. All items collected will be taken to the NRBA Associational Center for pickup.
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SUZY PEARCE |
Brooklyn Community News
For the past week or so I have been up late at night reading, taking notes, making comparisons for the applicants and thinking to myself… “tell me again why I agreed to this?” I agreed to be one of the many judges for the 2011 Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year. This is something that I took quite serious and due to my habit of over-analyzing it was starting to feel a little overwhelming. More ...
LENA SESSOMS |
Relay for Life News & Events
Second Chance Prom: “Atlantis Forever” 2nd Chance Prom will be held on April 2, 2011. Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. Red Carpet Entrance at Rocky Mount Moose Lodge. Tickets are $75 per couple. 21 and over! Special Guest Band...BOOMERANG (songs from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s). The dress attire is Semi-formal to formal. Prom Portaits available. For more information, contact Steve via email: atlantisforever2011@gmail.com or call 252-883-7148. More ...
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PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Spring weather was once again here on Sunday morning. Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon was titled “Simple Faith in Christ”. It was based on Galatians 2: 15-26. There is a great chasm between God and man because God is righteous and man is not. The “Good News” is that God has taken it upon himself to do something about the “gap” that stands between Him and all mankind. More ...
BARBARA HARDISON |
EPHESUS NEWS
During our worship service, a guest speaker shared her incredible journey of recovery.
Altar flowers for Sunday’s service were given by Harold, Bebe, and Jackson Wall in memory of Julian and Betsy Lamm and Bill Wall. More ...
DEBBIE PHILLIPS |
Retired Rocky Mount pastor publishes book
A retired Rocky Mount pastor has written a book that brings to light the dilemma facing Christians about the Second Coming and the other end of time prophecies.
Glen L. Hill self-published “Christianity’s Great Dilemma: Is Jesus Coming or Is He Not” in December 2010.” More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Let’s help Meredith Holland go bald!
On Friday evening, I spent some time at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount attending My Sister’s House Art/Craft Show and Sale. There was food, entertainment, great arts and crafts and one crazy lady who swore she’d shave her head if the community could raise $50,000 in three months. More ...
Amanda Clark |
What’s your status update?
7:00 p.m. Status Update: Need a column idea.
7:10 p.m. Time to check the News Feed.
7: 12 p.m. There’s my Friend Betsy*. Haven’t seen her in years. I cannot remember why we weren’t better friends in school at the end. More ...
Mike Brantley |
Serious about change .....again
As we find that the second greatest recession of our time is still partly with us. The largest cheating and conniving ever occurred with regard to our banks and Wall streets behaviors; and more ponzie schemes and CEOs. We see that the only stable elements in our system for now are the ones unaffected by the dynamics of cheating and loss. More ...
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Backward Glances
We found this photo in the 1961 archives at The Graphic. If you recognize this fellow, give us a call at 459-7101. A reader called in to give us the names of the men in last week’s Backwards Glance photo. She said it was taken at the Old Momeyer Elementary School.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST |
Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebook
Puppies and kittens are dying at the Nash County Animal Shelter. Sure, they are dying by humane injection, but the fact of life is they are dying. The gas chamber is not used for babies but dead is dead. It is not the fault of the Nash County Animal Shelter staff. It is the fault of people with pets that aren’t fixed. People without their pets fixed also have to worry about their pets roaming in search of love, plus a whole lot more. More ...
Carol Vierela / Nash County Animal Friends Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebo |
NASH CENTRAL’S FAB FOUR. (L to R) Nash Central distance runners Will Bass, Andrew Nguyen, Jeremy Judd and Tevin Richardson have signed letters-of-intent to continue their careers at four-year colleges. |
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Distance Learning
ROCKY MOUNT -- Distance running is one of the most solitary athletic endeavors.
The work is seemingly endless, the spotlights are few and the pain often outweights the gain during the period of a training regimen.
The rewards, however, can be worth the lofty effort. That’s especially true for Nash Central Fab Four distance running quartet of Will Bass, Andrew Nguyen, Tevin Richardson and Jeremy Judd. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
GROUND WORK. With heavy winds affecting high balls, (l to r) Nash Central’s Casey Warren and Southern Nash’s Hannah Brock tried to keep the leather on the ground during Monday’s Big East Conference girls soccer event in Stanhope. |
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Wind Winds Up The Winner
STANHOPE -- Both Southern Nash and Nash Central entered Monday’s action looking for their initial girls soccer victories of the Big East Conference schedule this spring.
But Mother Nature ended up being the real winner, as heavy, consistent winds plagued the progression of play.
The result was a 0-0 deadlock as neither squad could battle through the wind in order to collect a clutch goal. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
Mudcats will open Thursday
ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats will open their 21st baseball season with a homestand against the Mobile BayBears beginning Thursday and running through Monday at picturesque Five County Stadium.
The Mudcats will offer several promotions at Five County Stadium during the five-day period.
On April 8, the Mudcats will have Friday Night Fireworks after the game. More ...
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Moss masters NC in Big East contest
ROCKY MOUNT -- Simply put, this was a high school baseball contest a lot of area fans were waiting for. Traditional power Rocky Mount was pitted against upstart Nash Central at Gryphon Stadium in their respective Big East Conference opener last Tuesday evening. More ...
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Submitted photos by David Hahula |
FORM FITTING. Southern Nash’s Tevin Lynch competes in the Boys Discus event during Monday’s track and field event against Nash Central and Wilson Fike in Stanhope. |
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Track Conference Call
STANHOPE -- Though he was happy that his team picked up a Big East Conference victory, Southern Nash boys track and field coach Brian Batchelor wasn’t about to purchase Monday’s result as fool’s gold.
A veteran skipper, Batchelor understands that the full scope of the league standings won’t be determined until all conference teams together at the same time. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
NCWC baseballers fall versus Methodist
FAYETTEVILLE -- Last Saturday, the North Carolina Wesleyan College Bishops baseball squad allowed 16 runs to Methodist University en route to a 16-4 loss in seven innings.
Sunday, when the two teams met again, the Blue and Gold’s defense allowed less than one-half of that total. More ...
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Pirates come back to defeat UAB, 8-5
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. -- Zach Wright’s second home run of the day, a three-run shot in the top of the ninth inning, gave East Carolina University (20-7, 3-3 C-USA) a come-from-behind win in game three of the Conference USA baseball series against UAB (16-11, 4-2 C-USA). More ...
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ROLLINS IN THE RELAY
Nash Central’s Logan Rollins speeds away during her leg of the Girls 3200 Relay as part of Monday afternoon’s track and field event against Wilson Fike and host Southern Nash in Stanhope.
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NASH CENTRAL HIGH TRACK & FIELD SIGNEES, 1
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY BOUND. Nash Central High School track and field/cross country standout Tevin Richardson (front, left) signs a letter-of-intent to continue his career at Western Carolina University. Also pictured are (back, left to right) NCHS Assistant Principal Brian Hopkins, NCHS track and field coach Brian Wintham and NCHS Athletic Director Gary Smith; (front, right) Rosa Richardson (mother). More ...
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NASH CENTRAL HIGH TRACK & FIELD SIGNEES, 2
UNC-PEMBROKE BOUND, PART ONE. Nash Central High School track and field/cross country standout Andrew Nyugen (front, left) signs a letter-of-intent to continue his career at the University of North Carolina-Pembroke. Also pictured are (back, left to right) NCHS Assistant Principal Brian Hopkins, NCHS track and field coach Brian Wintham and NCHS Athletic Director Gary Smith; (front, right) Cham Nguyen (father).
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Rain hampers Central softballers
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rain, Rain go away.
That was the cry last week as two games fell victim to the rain for the Nash Central Lady Bulldogs softball team.
Nash Central did get in one game at Rocky Mount and were able to make up a home game with Wilson Fike this Monday.
Last Tuesday, the Bulldogs visited Rocky Mount and overpowered the Gryphons 19-0 in a five-inning contest. More ...
KENT WHEELESS, Graphic Correspondent |
WOOD EXCELS FOR PITT CC
STRONG START AT PITT. Former Southern Nash High School standout Brittany Wood is enjoying an effective freshman season at third base as a member of the nationally ranked Pitt Community College softball squad. The Lady Bulldogs from Winterville are currently 28-5 overall, including a 6-1 mark in Region X action. Pitt is the defending Region X regular season and tournament champion. Wood is shown during a recent road game at Louisburg College.
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PROUD SPONSORS ONCE AGAIN OF NASHVILLE RECREATION
Representatives from LBJ recently presented the Nashville Recreation Department with a check for $500 as part of its 2011 Chevy Youth Baseball Program. LBJ has participated in this event for the past four years, donating not only money, but also equipment.
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STARS ON PARADE
The Hester, Moore and Tucker Attorneys Lady Stars softball travel team recently won the NCUSFA Swing Into Spring Tournament. The Lady Stars used good pitching, strong defense and timely hitting to post a 7-1 overall record for the tourney. During the event, the Lady Stars outscored opponents by a 51-21 margin. In the championship game, the Lady Stars used some late-inning heroics to defeat the Lake Country Crushers from Virginia.
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NASH ARTS CENTER
Mark and John Bunn are father and son musicians who play acoustic versions of favorite songs from the past and present. They are set to perform Friday April 8 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for general public and $8 for Nash Arts members.
A gospel show with Alvin Smith is planned for Saturday, April 16 at 7.p.m. Admission is $10 More ...
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RENEE STRICKLAND LEONARD
NASHVILLE - Renee Strickland Leonard, 67, passed away Monday March 28, 2011. She was born January 5, 1944 in Nash County. Renee was the daughter of the late Garland and Jean Bryant Strickland. She was preceded in death by husband, V. Cooper Hicks. More ...
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ROSETTA B. SMITH
Rosetta B. Smith, age 79, of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, April 1, 2011. Born February 23, 1932 in Nash County she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Irene Faulkner Britt. More ...
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WILLIAM COOPER
ROCKY MOUNT - William Cooper, 72, of Rocky Mount, died on Monday, March 28, 2011 at South Village Nursing Center in Rocky Mount. More ...
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KYLE LAMONTE HARRIS
BROOKLYN, NY - Kyle Lamonte Harris, 40, of Brooklyn, NY, died on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Kings County Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. More ...
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VICKY SUE JONES
ZEBULON - A memorial service for Vicky Sue Jones, 53 was Monday, April 4 at 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Waterplant Road, Zebulon. More ...
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PATRICK LEISH PENDRY
RALEIGH - Funeral services for Patrick Leish Pendry, 24, who died March 31, 2011, were Sunday, April 3, at 1 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed the service in Haywood Baptist Church cemetery. More ...
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QUEEN “GRAY” LYNCH TAYLOR
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Queen “Gray” Lynch Taylor, 58, who died Saturday, April 2, 2011, will be Thursday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. More ...
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