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Operation “Aftermath” targets drug dealers
Several teenagers are among those arrested last week as part of a eight-month investigation.
Operation “Aftermath” targeted several street-level and mid-level drug dealers in Nash County. As part of the operation, undercover officers made drug purchases from the suspects. Investigators seized marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and numerous opium derivative pills during the investigation. More ...
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Nashville man faces robbery charges
A Nashville man was arrested on Friday night after robbing a Hispanic store in Rocky Mount.
According to the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Scott Nathaniel Carpenter, of Longbranch Drive, Nashville, walked into the “El-Rincito” on Benvenue Road in Rocky Mount and gave a note demanding money. The note also said that Carpenter had a gun. More ...
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Board of Elections dismisses Castalia residency challenge
The Nash County Board of Elections met Tuesday, May 10 in order to hold a preliminary hearing regarding challenges to the residency of two current Castalia commissioners. Castalia Mayor Ellene Leonard had filed challenges to the residency of both Commissioner Clarence Bender and Commissioner Gus Sjoberg, both of whom had moved during recent months. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Pictured above, Pam Bolen rides one of the many rides offered at this year’s carnival. |
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BLOOMING FESTIVAL 2011
Festival organizers are pleased with how the 15th annual Nashville Blooming Festival shaped up this year, especially the new parade route.
This year’s route was changed due to the town’s Downtown Redevelopment Project. Instead of going completely through Downtown Nashville, this year’s parade turned down Alston Street, at CVS and then onto Church Street to Boddie Street, where it crossed over Washington and made its way back to Elm Street. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Ladies Luncheon to raise funds for library
Friends of the Harold D. Cooley Library will once again host its annual Ladies Luncheon, this time at the home of Tim and Terry Hoyle.
The Fourth Annual Ladies Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Hoyle home on Oak Level Road. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Shriner’s parade set for May 21st in Nashville
Chances are, if you’ve been to a parade, you’ve seen some of the Shriners parade units. Next Saturday, as many as 40 Shriners units will make their way through Downtown Nashville in a rare, once in a decade event.
A Sudan Shriner’s Parade will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, May 21 in Nashville. The parade will consist only of Shriners units and there will be at least 40 of them, said Shriner Potentate Bruce Bulluck. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Exchange Club hosts Bass Tourney
The Nash County 4-H Exchange Club will hold a Bass Tournament on Saturday, May 14 at the Tar River Reservoir at the Sapony Creek Boat Ramp on Old Carriage Road. The event is a fundraiser for the Exchange Club.
The entry fee is $100 per boat if received by May 10 or $110 on the day of the tournament. There is a $10 entry fee for Big Fish. More ...
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BLOOMING FESTIVAL 2011 Pics, 2
Two-year-old Isabella Morrison, of Nashville, tries her hand at painting on Saturday at Nash Arts’ painting wall that was set up in front of the Claude Mayo Jr. Administration building.
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Graphic photos by Amanda Clark & Jo Anne Cooper |
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Joint effort results in arrest of two for trafficking cocaine
A joint effort between the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Nashville Police Department, Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office and Halifax County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of two Winston-Salem men for trafficking cocaine.
Leonides Medina-Guzman, 32, and Sotero Cabrera Estrada, 58, were arrested last Wednesday, April 27 during a traffic stop in Nash County. More ...
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DOT awards contract for road widening
N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Gene Conti recently awarded a contract to widen 1.4 miles of Hunter Hill Road in Nash County.
A $9.7 million contract was awarded to PLT Construction Co. of Wilson for the work, which is scheduled to begin as early as May 25, with final completion no later than July 31, 2014. More ...
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Pictured above, Momeyer Ruritan Club President Bob Bunn (at left) holds a tray of chicken plates while Elaine Pate, Nash Relay Survivor Chair serves them. |
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Nash Relay for Life hosts annual Survivor Dinner
Each year, more and more cancer survivors attend the annual Relay for Life Survivor dinner, held the Monday prior to Relay for Life at Englewood Baptist Church.
This year, over 550 survivors, caregivers and their families came out to celebrate, enjoying a barbecue chicken meal provided by Nash County Ruritans. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Nash County Blood Drives for April 2011
Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Light of Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 510 S. Glendale Avenue, Rocky Mount
Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Sterling House, 650 Goldrock Road, Rocky Mount
Sunday, May 15 from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. at Shenandoah Baptist Church, 3894 Shenandoah Road, Rocky Mount More ...
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Ellmers visits Spring Hope to discuss debt, Ryan Budget
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers paid a visit to the Town of Spring Hope on Tuesday, April 26 to discuss the future of our country during a one of several town hall meetings planned over the coming weeks.
Ellmers said she was concerned about the future of our youth, including her 16-year-old son. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Retirement Surprise
Nash County Social Services bid farewell to one of their own as Mark Godwin retired on April 21 with 30 years of service in the government sector. Godwin started his career with the Town of Nashville. He also worked for the Nash County Sheriff’s Office before going to Social Services. Godwin also works part-time at the Nashville Post Office. Pictured above, Bridget Byrum and Deborah Allsbrook (L-R) decorate Godwin’s car prior to him getting off work on his last day. More ...
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Castalia approves new animal ordinances
At the regular business meeting on May 3, Castalia Commissioners voted unanimously to approve new text amendments regarding animal ordinances for the town. Other text amendments regarding the issue had been offered up for approval in January, but generated such controversy that the matter was sent back to the Planning Board for revision. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Spring Fling
Nash Community College’s Campus Crusade for Christ and Student Government Association raised $500 during the College’s Spring Fling on April 20 to assist tornado victims. The gifts were donated to the Bertie County American Red Cross in memory of two Martin Community College students who lost their lives during the recent tornadoes and in honor of a Martin Community College employee who lost his home.
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Brett is DSS Employee of the Month
Suzette Brett has been selected as Nash County Department of Social Services Employee of the Month for April 2011. Suzette has been with the agency for 15 years and is a Social Worker II in Child Care Subsidy Program. Suzette is described as always willing to do whatever is needed for the betterment of the agency, always willing to assist, and always has a smile and kind word.
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Ride for Knowledge is May 21
The Nash Community College Foundation is making plans for the 4th Annual Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge, which will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson.
The event serves as a tribute to Jack Laughery, the former CEO and chairman of the Hardee’s restaurant corporation. More ...
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Bailey Elementary second graders take field trip
Second graders at Bailey Elementary School visited several locations during a field trip on April 14. Students visited the new Bailey Town Hall, Bailey Post Office, Heritage Bank, Dew’s Nursery, Sharon’s Florist, Bailey Volunteer Fire Department, RBC Bank and Piggly Wiggly. More ...
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2011 Citizen’s Academy
Nash County Commissioners recently recognized the graduates of the 2011 Citizen’s Academy, “How Government Works” at their regular meeting last Monday morning. The Citizens Academy teaches students the different roles county government plays. This is the fourth academy that’s been held.
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PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
The weather has certainly been erratic this year. For the past few days we have had “Blackberry Winter”. If you are not familiar with the term ask an “Old Timer”. More ...
BARBARA HARDISON |
Brooklyn Community News
On April 9, 2011 I had the pleasure of attending the 2011 Childcare Conference that was held at Edgecombe Community College on the Rocky Mount campus. There was a great turnout and many communities volunteered their services at the conference. I would like to give a special thank you to a few of the volunteers: Anna Deans, David Fuller, Donna Glass, Mary Hilliard, Tommy Royster, Donnell Staton and the Down East Partnership for Children (DEPC). More ...
LENA SESSOMS |
BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
We want to thank everyone who attended the monthly fish fry. We always look forward to the fellowship with each of you and also hope you enjoy the meal. Remember, we have the fish fry each month on the first Friday night from 5:00 - 8:00. We would like to see many of you at our Sunday morning church services at 11:00 each Sunday, and also each Sunday night at 6:00. More ...
WILMA ENROUGHTY |
MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
In the study of our Sunday school lesson today, we get a glimpse of what heavenly worship looks like and sounds like. The beast and elders will not rest from their worship. They will say “Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty, which was, and is and is to come.” More ...
ROSALENE BASS |
RED OAK NEWS
Several ladies from Red Oak Baptist Church participated in the Adopt-a-Dorm Bible Study at Fountain Correctional Center in Rocky Mount on Monday, May 2. Those attending were Marilyn Boone, Audrey Pearce, Suzy Pearce, Hazel Hill, Jean Mellor and Nell Boone. Jean Mellor led the study. More ...
SUZY PEARCE |
EPHESUS NEWS
On Sunday morning, Rev. Dougald McLaurin shared the importance of being in the Lord’s House on Mothers’ Day. His message was from 2 Timothy 1:3-14, which tells of Timothy’s grandmother and his mother who communicated their strong Christian faith to him. He reminded us that our families are fertile fields for planting gospel seeds. More ...
DEBBIE PHILLIPS |
Hawks to doves and doves to hawks
Last week was a historic time. The death of Public Enemy Number 1, Osama bin Laden, will be one of those marking of time moments.
You know, how around here we used to mark time since the floods – events either happened before or after Floyd; the 9/11 came along and took that place. Events such as that change the perspective of so many things, from books to culture to attitude. More ...
Mike Brantley |
Worries, worries – almost time for the baby!
Well I am now just four weeks away from my life forever changing. And yes, I’m starting to get really nervous and scared and worried and excited and a million other emotions. I’m crossing my fingers that four weeks turns into maybe six or seven. Maybe then I’ll be ready. More ...
Amanda Clark |
Judgment Day, May 21, 2011: another false prophecy!
Many newspapers and other media have covered a worldwide Christian organization’s prediction that Jesus will return on May 21, 2011, and rapture all true Christians. The group further predicts that, five months later on October 21, our entire Earth will be engulfed in the fires of the “last days.” On a recent road trip I saw numerous huge billboards promoting this impending event. More ...
Letters to the Editor: |
True annexation reform is missing
What is appalling to me is the inability of the members of the North Carolina General Assembly to try for True Annexation Reform. True Annexation Reform requires that any annexation must be approved by those being annexed before the annexation is completed. More ...
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Backward Glances
The Oak Level Home Demonstration Club participated in the Waves of Green parade sometime during the summer of 1950. The float represented yesterday and the present day, which was 1950. Pictured standing on the ground is Viola Price. On the float at the far left representing 1950 is Ballard Massey, Faye Daniel, and Deanie Pridgen.
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Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebook
One thing shelter pets need so desperately is time.
If you know anything about animal shelter life, you know that time does not exist in large increments. By law, stray pets have to be held for 72 hours so there is an opportunity for an owner to find their missing pet – but, they ONLY have to be held for 72 hours and can, at that time, be killed. When an owner surrenders their pet to the shelter, that pet can be killed immediately.
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REGIONAL BAR EXAM. Southern Nash’s Dalton Barrett tries to clear this height during Boys Pole Vault competition at last Saturday’s Class 3-A East Regional Track and Field Championships at The Dawg Pound. |
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MAKING THE GRADE
ROCKY MOUNT -- Without Will, there was hardly a way that Nash Central could accumulate enough points to win the Boys Team Championship at last Saturday’s Class 3-A Eastern Regional Track and Field Meet.
Will Bass, Central’s senior distance ace, was unavailable to take part in the 1600 and 3200 because of an injury. Bass also didn’t compete in the 3200 Relay -- a race Central would have been favored in, but settled for third place overall at the annual event at NC’s The Dawg Pound. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
FIRE AWAY. Southern Nash pitcher Mariah Gray (left) sends a throw to first base during last Thursday evening’s Big East Conference sofball doubleheader against the Nash Central High School Lady Bulldogs. |
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Nash Central Sweeps SNHS
ROCKY MOUNT -- The Nash Central High School Lady Bulldogs softball team went into the last week of the regular season with a heavy schedule of four games and the chance of finishing anywhere from a firstplace tie to fourth place in the Big East Conference standings.
On Tuesday, league leading Hunt Warriors visited the Bulldogs. More ...
KENT WHEELESS, Graphic Correspondent |
Birds duo nabs the regionals
WILSON -- The top seeds held serve during the Class 3-A East Regional Boys Individual Tennis Tournament, which concluded Monday at the Barton College Courts.
In doubles action, the No. 1-seeded tandem of Tim Lewandowski and Armando Villarreal from Southern Nash topped Firebirds’ teammates Owen Fike and Adam Glover by a score of 6-3, 7-5. More ...
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East Carolina rallies to win C-USA series
CHARLESTON, W.V. -- Freshman Jonathan Holt delivered one-out, pinch-hit single up the middle to score Joshua Lovick to tie the score in the ninth and then scored the game-winning run on a suicide squeeze by Philip Clark to complete the comeback as East Carolina (30-17, 11-10) took the Conference USA ball series from Marshall (18-26, 5-13) by a 5-4 score at Appalachian Power Park on Sunday afternoon. More ...
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County squads qualify for playoffs
NASH COUNTY -- Three Nash County high school baseball teams have earned a berth in the 2011 NCHSAA 3-A State Baseball Playoffs and their play will begin Thursday evening.
Rocky Mount, which earned the No. 2 seed from the Big East Conference, will host Hertford County Thursday at 7 p.m. at Gryphon Stadium. More ...
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent |
Baseball closes out regular season
ROCKY MOUNT -- With Nash Central’s baseball team sitting at 4-4 in the Big East Conference with two games left in the season, it knew it had to win its last two contests to have a chance at the league’s No. 3 seed.
So the Bulldogs went out and won both. More ...
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent |
Mudcats wrap up homestand with a loss
ZEBULON -- The Montgomery Biscuits aggregated 23 baserunners on Saturday night leading to a 7-1 series-clinching victory over the Carolina Mudcats before 4,976 fans at Five County Stadium in a Class AA Southern League baseball showdown. More ...
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HOT ON THE TRAIL
Nash Central’s George Corbin (second from left) tries to catch up with a South Brunswick runner during Boys 3200 Relay action at the Class 3-A East Regional Track and Field Championships, which were held last Saturday at NCHS’ The Dawg Pound.
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SHOT PUT STANDOUT FOR SN
Southern Nash’s Aaron McFarland lets loose with a shot put attempt during last Saturday’s Class 3-A East Regional Track and Field Championships at Nash Central High School.
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Nash Central High presents “Back to the 80’s Musical”
Nash Central High School will flash back to the 80’s with their latest musical titled “Back to the 80’s....the Totally Awesome Musical.”
The show will begin on May 12 and run through May 15 at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount. Showtimes on May 12, 13 and 14 are 7 p.m. A 2 p.m. show will be featured on Sunday, May 15. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
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Batts and Tanner to keynote Wright’s Gala celebration
On Thursday, May 12th, Dr. Valerie Batts, executive director and co-founder of VISIONS, Inc., Roxbury MA, and Reverend Doug Tanner, director and senior advisor of Faith and Politics, Washington, DC, will be the keynote speakers at The Wright’s Center’s 22nd Anniversary Gala celebration. More ...
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WILBERT JOSEPH VICK
NASHVILLE - Wilbert Joseph Vick, 85, passed away, Sunday, May 8, 2011. He was the son of the late, Joseph and Isadore Coggin Vick. Wilbert was born September 29, 1925 in Nash County.
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ANNETTE RENA LANE
ROCKY MOUNT - Annette Rena Lane, 42, of Rocky Mount, died on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Heritage Retirement Center in Rocky Mount.
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BESSIE M. MANN
ROCKY MOUNT - Bessie M. Mann, 96, of Rocky Mount, died on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Heritage Hospital in Tarboro.
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MARTHA L. WINSTEAD
ROCKY MOUNT- Martha L. Winstead, 89, died April 29, 2011. Funeral services were Friday, May 6, 2011 at Stokes Mortuary Chapel, 1:00 pm. Burial was at Gardens of Gethsemane. Viewing/visitation was Wednesday, May 4, 201 from 3-7pm. Arrangements by Stokes Mortuary, Inc.
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RAMONA ANN CRICKMORE
Ramona Ann Crickmore, 67, passed away, Tuesday, May 3, 2011. She was born August 19, 1943 in Nash County. She was the daughter of the late James S. and Ethel Blackburn Crickmore.
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HUBERT DAVIS BARNES
Hubert Davis Barnes, 83, passed away Friday, May 06, 2011. He was born June 8, 1927 in Nash County. He was the son of the late Julius Edgar and Laura Davis Barnes. In addition to his parents his was preceded in death by his brothers, John D. Barnes, Lynwood Barnes, and William Barnes. More ...
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