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Nashville Post plans Memorial Day Service
On Saturday morning, just as the sun was coming up, members of Nashville’s American Legion Post 110 were loading trucks with American flags. Just over an hour later, each flag hung in Downtown Nashville.
The flags are hung every year by Legion members in preparation for Memorial Day. The American Legion sponsors a Memorial Day ceremony every Sunday prior to Memorial Day at Forest Hill Cemetery. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Man to face charges for murdering wife
A Stantonsburg man allegedly fatally shot his estranged wife Saturday morning before turning the gun on himself at a Whitakers home.
Whitakers Police Chief C.D. Wagstaff said a domestic issue led to the shooting.
According to Wagstaff, 63-year-old James Radford went to the home of Shelton Earl Whitaker at 103 Nash Street around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer - 1 opinion posted |
More than 40 Sudan Shriners units filled downtown Nashville during the Spring Ceremonial Parade held Saturday. Pictured above the Sudan Buccaneers from Elizabeth City greet spectators. |
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Shriner’s Ceremonial Parade held in Nashville
Bruce Bulluck will quickly tell you he doesn’t think of himself as a very important man, but that he now holds a very important position, and that it’s all about helping kids.
Bulluck was installed as the Sundan Shiners’ Potentate in January and the Spring Ceremonial Parade was held here in Bulluck’s hometown, Nashville, for the first time ever. More ...
Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher |
Poultry plant legal battle begins for Nash
In a dramatic turn of events, Judge Russell Duke, Jr. ruled Friday that the City of Wilson has no standing in either of two zoning lawsuits leveled at Nash County. However, the City of Wilson may appeal the judge’s decision, delaying future final action in the matter. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Spring Hope struggles to match park grant
Spring Hope Commissioners continued to look at ways to fund its share of a $110,000 grant from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund during a special budget meeting on Monday night.
The town recently received news it had been awarded a $110,000 grant to renovate its park. To accept the grant, the town has to agree to pay a 50 percent match, or $55,000. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Castalia toughens water policy
In an effort to curb a growing problem with delinquent accounts, Castalia commissioners are proposing a change in the current water policy, with stricter measures regarding late fees and cut off. The discussion took place during a special meeting on Monday to plan the budget for the coming fiscal year. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
LADIES LUNCHEON – Chet Osterhoudt serves dessert to Loraine Tyska during the fourth annual Ladies Luncheon on Saturday, which was held at the home of Terry and Tim Hoyle. |
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Luncheon raises funds for library
Friends of the Cooley Library are celebrating another successful Ladies Luncheon, held on Saturday at the home of Terry and Tim Hoyle.
This is the fourth year the Friends group has sponsored the event. Betsy Robertson, who helps organize the luncheon, said she was pleased with how this year’s event went. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Mother of dismissed officer asks for apology from commissioners
The mother of a dismissed Town of Spring Hope police officer came before the board last Tuesday evening to request that two commissioners apologize for their inaccurate statements to the media following the death of a man who was killed on Highway 64. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Sheriff responds to anonymous letter
An anonymous letter chastising conditions at the Nash County Jail is making its rounds throughout the county.
The letter, sent anonymously to Nash County’s Board and town boards, alleges that inmates are being abused and neglected.
In the letter, it states that inmates are rarely taken outside and are not being treated when they are sick. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer - 1 opinion posted |
Man flees deputy serving warrants
Nash County Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for a Whitakers man who fled when deputies tried to serve a warrant on him for a failure to appear charge Monday afternoon.
Captain Pat Joyner of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were waiting at the home of 34-year-old Toby Rosser on Shearin Road to serve the warrant, which was for a failure to appear on a driving while intoxicated charged. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Homicide suspect found in Franklin County
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man suspected in a Nash County homicide.
According to Captain Pat Joyner of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Eusevio Salazar-Mendoza and Corrello Ramiro were arguing at a home they shared at 7942 Buck Road in Castalia when Salazar-Mendoza shot Ramiro. More ...
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Construction workers find hand grenade
A construction crew doing some renovations on Monday morning came across a possible hand grenade buried under the ground on Driver Road outside of Middlesex.
“It was dug up by people renovating a mobile home lot, or a mobile home there, and somebody called us,” Nash County Sheriff Dick Jenkins said. “It looked like it was a hand grenade.” More ...
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DeLeon Carter Foundation gives to Nashville Downtown project
There’s a story behind the handrails recently installed in Downtown Nashville. A donation was given by the DeLeon Carter Foundation for $8,000 to purchase the handrails in memory of the late Dr. Ted Strickland. Strickland was a Nashville native and a board member of the DeLeon Carter Foundation.
The handrails are part of Nashville’s Downtown Revitalization Project. More ...
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Nashville woman writes Obama about local Head Start Program
A Nashville woman has sent her concerns about the local Head Start Program to North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue, United States Congress members and President Barack Obama.
Linda Woolard sent the 12-page letter in 2010. The letter expresses her concern about how the Head Start program is run. Woolard worked for Head Start as a kitchen manager. Head Start is run under the Nash Edgecombe Economic Development, or NEED. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
LIGHTS OF LOVE
The Nash Health Care Volunteer Auxiliary’s annual Lights of Love remembrance celebration raised $5,000 toward the new Pediatric Emergency Care Center. The Lights of Love was a special event during the holidays, where a light for a Christmas tree could be purchased in honor or in memory of someone.
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DONATION
Employees of Nashville’s Post Office participated in the 19th annual National Association of Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive on May 14. Over 800 pounds of food was collected and donated to My Sister’s House. Pictured, Samantha Andelin, of My Sister’s House, accepts boxes of food from Crystal Joyner, a Nashville mail carrier.
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Donald M. Perry |
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NCC names Perry 2011 Outstanding Alumnus
Nash Community College has announced that Donald M. Perry is the recipient of the 2011 Nash Community College Outstanding Alumnus Award. This award recognizes the achievements of past graduates and provides inspiration for current students of Nash Community College. He was recognized at the Student Recognition Ceremony on April 19. More ...
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BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
Happy Anniversary to Allen and Vickie Parker on their one year anniversary. Happy Birthday to Joseph Enroughty (I won’t say how many years since I am just about the same age. Ha) I hope God blesses all of you with many more happy and healthy years. They were all at church on Sunday so that is a great beginning. More ...
WILMA ENROUGHTY |
MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
There were 86 in Sunday school today, including one visitor. Welcome everyone. Brandon Bass read the Bible verse today. Brother Bob reminded us that May is Children’s Home month and to bring our change for children’s bags next Sunday.
Ina Jones taught an interesting lesson on “All Things New” from the book of Revelation. We have been studying from this book for several Sundays and are reminded what a wonderful place heaven is for the children of God. More ...
ROSALENE BASS |
PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
For worship at Peachtree on Sunday morning sanctuary flowers were given by Patricia, Bill and Bart Wood. They were given in memory of Patricia’s husband and Bill and Bart’s father, James Madison Wood.
Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic “Being Right with God is about Believing, Not Achieving.” More ...
BARBARA HARDISON |
RED OAK NEWS
Eric and Gina Whitesell and sons, Jeff, Joseph, and Jayden of Brazil, Indiana were guests in the home of Roger and Eileen Shanks recently. They journeyed to Atlantic Beach with Dax and Erin Joyner where they visited the Aquatic Museum and other sites. Then they went on to Washington, DC where they planned to visit Gina’s cousin, Tracy Shanks. More ...
SUZY PEARCE |
Mrs. Cleo Corbett, 85+ member honoree at the most recent Edgecombe- Nash RSP meeting. |
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EDGECOMBE-NASH RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL
The Edgecombe-Nash RSP met 11:00 a. m., Tuesday, May 10, 2011 for their End-of-the-Year Banquet at the Gateway Center in Rocky Mount. President Laurette Lewis welcomed everyone.
Mary Williams, Vice President, gave an inspirational moment about choices that God wants us to have.
85 plus Members Honored: Mrs. Cleo N. Corbett and Mrs. Hulda S. Wilson (not present). More ...
DEE LONG |
REUNION
Barbara Phillips Artis and her committee held a Tar River Elementary School Reunion Gala on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at the Gateway Center in Rocky Mount. Tar River Elementary School was an all-black elementary school, grades first through eighth. The school was in existence for about 20 years, closing for good in 1968.
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Communities in Schools
Communities in Schools held their annual 7th Grade Financial Literacy Retreat at the Nash Community College Brown Auditorium on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Area students learned about personal finance and gained skills in basic financial decision making. Nash Community College students and community volunteers assisted the seventh graders with their “checking accounts” and real life scenarios.
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EPHESUS NEWS
On Sunday morning Rev. Dougald McLaurin delivered God’s message from Hebrew 5:11 and 2 Peter 3:14-18 as he discussed growing in Christ. We should all be growing in our walk with Christ. If you are not, something is wrong with your relationship with Him. More ...
DEBBIE PHILLIPS |
Getting more personal for Memorial Day
It was chilly but not cold; the harsh February seemed partially shielded by the pines and other evergreens on the cemetery on the hill. It was late in the day, and the sun was casting a last, low angle of diffused light just under the trees – a reading light if you will – for the gravestones that had been in place for, in some cases a century or more. More ...
Mike Brantley |
Just days away from becoming a mom
Well, I officially have two more weeks left of pregnancy, although I am not fully convinced little Corbin is going to stay inside that long so we could be looking at an early arriver. But pregnancy is one of those things you can never predict so who knows when this little boy will decide to make his grand entrance. More ...
Amanda Clark |
World Wide Web isn’t always the best choice
I’m happy to report that House Bill 472 was killed in the North Carolina House Government Committee with a vote of 21-10. Nash County’s representative Jeff Collins voted no to this bill and should be commended for supporting the public’s right to know!
Had this bill passed, it would have taken the “public” out of public notices. Governments would have been allowed to post their public (legal) notices on their own websites rather than placing them in newspapers where folks can easily find them. More ...
Jo Anne Cooper |
Reader responds to county budget
In the Graphic story on May 18, “Nash County presents lean budget for next year”, Robert Murphy says that 15 vacant positions in Social Services and the Health Department will remain vacant. If you have vacant positions that you are not paying a salary, how do you save money by not filling the positions? More ...
Letters to the Editor |
We need to get out of the electricity business
On Saturday I read of another “feel good” position taken by our politicians and city leaders. The general assembly is attempting to insure that public input is required prior to the electric utility rate being raised. I thought this was already the case. I have attended both City Council and Electricities Board meetings to discuss both. The bottom line is the debt will be serviced regardless of whether consumption stays flat or goes down, therefore your rates will continue to rise if more money is needed to service the debt. More ...
Letters to the Editor |
Actions that meant the most were the right ones
The military intelligence system has a list of top targets to eliminate in providing the world with security from terrorism. It is not the US list only---- as terrorism effected far more then the USA. But it is a list much like the list of Mafia members. In a recent article it was suggested that people favored wars against the Taliban and Al Quida felt justified at the death of Bin Laden.
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Letters to the Editor |
Backward Glances
This photo was found in The Graphic’s 1963 archives. We’re not sure it ever published. Recognize anyone? Call 459-7101.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST |
Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebook
Last week 4 of the 5 puppies of a litter were killed. Only the cutest was adopted the same day they came in. After adoption hours, the rest died. Fans on our Facebook page got in a rage. Some of them even called the Shelter, expressing their displeasure. BUT it isn’t the Shelter staff that kills the puppies (or kittens). It is their owners. More ...
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends |
OUTTA THERE. Nash Central High School third baseman Lindsey Sharpe (left) tags out Havelock’s Mercedes Hargett during last Friday evening’s action in the second round of the Class 2-A State Fast-Pitch Softball Playoffs on the NCHS campus. |
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NC KEEPS ON PLAYING
ROCKY MOUNT - After making a first-round exit from the Class 3-A Softball Championships last year, the Nash Central Bulldogs softball team is making every effort to continue its season this time around.
The Lady Bulldogs advanced to the third round with a pair of wins last week and were scheduled to face Whiteville’s South Central Falcons Tuesday night. More ...
KENT WHEELESS, Graphic Correspondent |
Nash Stars Earn All-Big East
WILSON -- The Big East Conference released its All-Conference baseball teams last weekend and Nash County squads Rocky Mount and Nash Central each landed four players on the squad, while Northern Nash had three and Southern Nash had two selected.
Rocky Mount, which placed second behind conference champ Wilson Hunt, saw its lone seniors, Benton Moss, Thomas Berry, Matthew Berry and Taylor Clontz, honored on the first team. More ...
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent |
Big East standouts honored
NASH COUNTY -- Thirteen Nash County players -- and one coach -- have been honored with spots on the 2011 Big East Conference Boys Tennis Team.
Nine of those performers made the First Team, while four more were saluted with positions on the Honorable Mention group. More ...
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CLASS 3-A STATE PLAYOFF SCORES
CHAPEL HILL -- Here are the results through two rounds of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 3-A State Fast-Pitch Softball Playoffs: More ...
Staff Reports |
Central, RM wrap up seasons
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School saw its dream baseball season come to an end last Tuesday night as North Lenoir beat the Bulldogs 5-2 in the second round of the NCHSAA Class 3-A State Playoffs at the Dawg Pound.
After the two teams played a scoreless game after three innings, the Hawks put four runs up in the fourth and made them stick. More ...
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent |
ECU prepares for league tourney
GREENVILLE -- On the heels of recording its first Conference USA series sweep of the season, East Carolina University (37-18, 14-10) earned the No. 3 seed at the 2011 Conference USA Baseball Championships, which begin Wednesday at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss. More ...
Staff Reports |
Mudcats win in front of huge crowd
ZEBULON -- A season-high crowd of 6,678 saw the Carolina Mudcats defeat the Chattanooga Lookouts 4-1 to take a 2-1 series lead at Five County Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a Class AA Southern League baseball showdown.
Kyle McCulloch (W, 1-1) notched his first organizational victory in the Cincinnati Reds chain, pitching six innings, allowing just one run on three hits. More ...
Staff Reports |
BAILEY CLASS. Young Champions of America recently completed belt testing for these martial-arts students in Bailey. |
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YCA students test for belts
ASH COUNTY -- Young Champions of America is a national organization offering low-cost, high-quality martial arts instruction to children ages 4-18 through local towns, schools and organizations.
The program emphasizes growing the student as a strong, well-rounded individual of mind first and then body. More ...
Staff Reports |
SHARPE FOR THE BULLDOGS
Lindsey Sharpe has excelled on the mound and at the plate this season for the Nash Central Lady Bulldogs. Nash Central was scheduled to meet Winterville South Central in the third round of the Class 3-A State Softball Playoffs.
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SLIDING IN
A Havelock runner crosses home plate as Nash Central catcher Caley Bass tries to find the ball (at far left) during last Friday’s softball playoff showdown.
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RONNIE WAYNE WHEELER
SPRING HOPE - Ronnie Wayne Wheeler, 67, passed away, Wednesday, May 18, 2011. He was born February 12, 1944 in Franklin County. Ronnie was the son of the late Ruffin and Nellie Mae Leonard Wheeler. Ronnie was preceded in death by a sister, Kaye Perry. More ...
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GRAHAM OLLIE BAKER
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Graham Ollie Baker, 68, who died Sunday, May 15, 2011 were held Friday, May 20 at 1 p.m. at Bunn Chapel Baptist Church. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery with Rev. Larry Baker officiating. More ...
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WILLIE DORA SANDY SMITH
ROCKY MOUNT - Willie Dora Sandy Smith, 81, of Rocky Mount, died on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Tarboro Nursing Center in Tarboro. More ...
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LEO RANDOLPH “TRANSMISSION MAN” TILLERY
ROCKY MOUNT- Leo Randolph “Transmission Man” Tillery, 95, died May 17, 2011. Funeral services were Friday, May 20, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church. Burial was at Northeastern Cemetery. Viewing/ visitation was May 19.
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PAULA LAMB EZZELLE
Paula Lamb Ezzelle, 46, passed away on May 20, 2011. She was born November 16, 1964 in Elizabeth City to James Clinton Lamb and Margie Bright. She is preceded in death by her father.
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MICHAEL BENTON TAYLOR
Michael Benton Taylor, 53, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his home in Whitakers. He was born in Nash County, NC on January 19, 1958 to the late James Milton and Lillian Clark Taylor. More ...
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RICHARD ALLEN KING
Richard Allen King, age 56, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011. He was born in Rockingham County on March 26, 1955. More ...
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JAMES ELMER SAVAGE SR.
James Elmer Savage Sr., age 78, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 Born in Pitt County on September 22, 1932, he was the son of the late David C. Savage and Rowena Rawls Savage. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Velma Dutcher, Josephine Williamson and Gladys Forbes; and two brothers, David Savage and Donald Ray Savage. More ...
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JOE EDWARD HEDGPETH
HOLLISTER - Funeral services for Joe Edward Hedgpeth, 87, who died Friday, May 20, 2011 will be Thursday, May 26 at 1 p.m. at Walters Chapel Holiness Church. Burial will follow at Tillman-Lynch Cemetery with Elder Hurley Richardson officiating. More ...
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DANIEL LEE MOORE
NASHVILLE - Memorial services for Daniel Lee Moore, 65, who died Monday, May 23, 2011 will be Sunday, May 29 at 1 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home with Brother David Sledge officiating. More ...
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