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Census data aids Nashville’s revenue
Nashville Town Manager Preston Mitchell announced at the town’s recent budget work session that he doesn’t expect any major impacts on the 2011-2012 finances from the state according to the most recent update on the Senate’s proposed budget, but there will be some indirect and minor ramifications.
He also informed the council that Nashville was one of only three municipalities to have a higher 2010 Census count than the 2009 state estimate and had the highest numerical increase in Nash County. More ...
Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher |
POPPIES – Judy Womack pins a Poppy on American Legion Post 110 member Williard Inscoe at Sunday’s Memorial Day Service. |
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DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Nashville’s American Legion Post 110 hosted its annual Memorial Day service Sunday at Forest Hills Cemetery honoring those who sacrificed their lives to serve their country.
The service included prayers for our country and for the armed forces along with special remarks from guest speaker Lt. Col. David O’Dea of Rocky Mount who is retired from the United States Army and served in the 101st Airborne in Vietnam. More ...
Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher |
Nashville man pleads guilty to federal charges
James Edward Whitley pled guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering in federal court on Friday, May 13.
Whitley, 65, of Greensboro, was indicted in September 2010 on 20 federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
According to the indictment, Whitley, who is a Nashville native, solicited investors who lived on Bald Head Island, in the Greensboro area and elsewhere from December 2006 to around July 2009. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Nash County budget woes to affect NCC
Nash County Commissioners met Tuesday for another round of budget discussions, this time meeting with Nash Community College officials to hear their pleas for increased funding for the growing educational needs of the community. Nash Community College President Bill Carver had submitted a capital fund request for $1,910,050—nearly ten times the amount budgeted in the 2010-2011 budget. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Committee eyes new redistricting plans
The Nash County Redistricting Board met Thursday, May 26, to hear from Attorney Adam Mitchell regarding new proposed district maps for the county. Mitchell, an attorney with Tharrington and Smith in Raleigh, was hired by Nash County in order to assist in the redrawing of the maps prior to the May 2012 primary. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Nashville Police Dept. to offer citizen’s academy
Nashville’s Police Department wants to build a better bond with the citizens it serves. That’s why the department will host its first ever Citizen’s Police Academy starting on August 4.
Though this will be the first Citizen’s Police Academy, Lt. Joseph Corbett said he hopes it isn’t the last.
“We’ve actually wanted to do it for the last three or four years,” Corbett said. “And for whatever reason the puzzle pieces fell into place for us this year.” More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
McMahon named Superintendent of the Year
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) named Nash-Rocky Mount Schools Superintendent Rick McMahon Bob McRae Superintendent of the Year. At their annual meeting in Chapel Hill earlier this month, the association presented seven statewide awards this year to those “who have done the most for high school athletics.”
“Receiving the Superintendent of the Year award from NCHSAA was truly an honor and a very nice surprise,” said McMahon. More ...
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent |
Nashville Fire District Auxiliary Reverse Raffle is Friday, June 3
Tickets are still available for the annual Reverse Raffle, sponsored each year by the Nashville Fire District Auxiliary.
The auxiliary hosts the event each year as its major fund raiser. Proceeds from the event fund injury prevention, life safety and educational programs that directly impact the Nashville community. This year’s Reverse Raffle is set for Friday, June 3. More ...
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Flags placed
Nashville’s American Legion Post 110 members place flags on graves of veterans at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville. A total of 632 flags were placed prior to Sunday’s service. Contributed photo.
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FAT CAT
The State Employee’s Credit Union participated in the Harold D. Cooley’s Story Time program recently, represented by Carleigh Mitchell and April Price (Fat Cat!) They offered coloring books to all the children. Pictured, little Mason Langley enjoys Fat Cat.
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Battle receives Governor’s award
The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has presented the 2011 Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service Medallion Award to Milton Battle, a Northern Nash High School student.
In 2006, the NC Commission implemented the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service. This award recognizes the “top 20” volunteers in the state. More ...
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Local students earn scholarships
The 21st Annual BSA Classic Scholarship Banquet, held at Edgecombe Community College on Thursday, May 19 awarded $27,000 in college scholarships to 54 high school seniors from across eastern North Carolina. Five of those seniors were from Nash County schools. More ...
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NC State University announces Dean’s List
North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson announced that 6,507 undergraduate students earned Dean’s List honors at NC State during the Spring 2011 semester.
To make the Dean’s List, students must earn an academic grade-point average of 3.25 or higher if they are carrying 15 or more hours of course work, or a 3.5 grade-point average if they are carrying 12 to 14 hours. More ...
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UNC-Pembroke Chancellor’s and Honor List
Nash County residents were among those named to the Chancellor’s and Honor’s Lists during the 2011 Spring Semester at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Rocky Mount residents named to the Chancellor’s List include Alexis Kara Cooper and Ashley N. Davis. Other Nash residents named to the Chancellor’s List include Marcus Eugene Lynch.
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Military Brief
Army Spec. Tyrone R. Boone has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
He is the grandson of Alma Jones of Roanoke Rapids, and son of Carol White of Rocky Mount.
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Hobgood Academy Honor Roll
The following students at Hobgood Academy made the Principals’ List (A’s) or the Honor Roll (A’s and B’s) the fifth six weeks of school. More ...
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Nash County Blood Drives for June 2011
Thursday, June 2 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Eaton Corporation, 8171 Planer Mill Road, Middlesex
Thursday, June 2 from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Castalia Volunteer Fire Department, 11065 Lancaster Store Road, Castalia.
Thursday, June 2 from 3 until 7 pm. at Coopers Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 2408 Volunteer Road, Elm City More ...
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PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
Peachtree Church held a Memorial Day Service on Sunday morning. Sanctuary flowers were given by Diane and Frank Bunn in honor of their daughter, Jamie, on her birthday. The service began with a video presentation titled “We Will Remember.” This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the USA, led by Destiny King. Fay Vick gave a brief testimony in remembrance of her son, Eric, who was lost in Iraq in 2007. She then sang ‘God Bless the USA,” written by Lee Greenwood. More ...
BARBARA HARDISON |
BEULAH COMMUNITY NEWS
Once again it is time to mark your calendar so you will remember our monthly fish fry at the Beulah Church of Christ Annex on Reges Road. It will be Friday night, June 3 from 5-8 p.m. We always look forward to seeing our friends and making new friends. There will be good food and fellowship. More ...
WILMA ENROUGHTY |
MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
We had 80 in attendance for Sunday school today. Matthew Morgan read the bible verse for today. Our choir sang “Whisper a Prayer” for the call to worship. Pastor Rogerson welcomed everyone and prayed the prayer of invocation. Hymns of worship were “Praise Him! Praise Him!” Bobby Farmer prayed the morning prayer. More ...
ROSALENE BASS |
Word for the week
People inevitably have questions. Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? Some scientists, the X-Files, and movies like Mission to Mars tell us we descended from aliens. As far as these folks are concerned, the thought of God is alien. More ...
Dr. Dennis Prutow |
DAR Micajah Pettaway Chapter officers installed for 2011-2013
The Daughters of American Revolution Micajah Pettaway Chapter met for an 11:00 a. m. lunch on May 19, 2011 at the Gateway Center. Outgoing Regent Toni Wade welcomed everyone and thanked individuals and the group for support during her term of office. Betty Hodges, a prospective member, was introduced. More ...
Dee Long |
Employee of the Month
Jean Greene has been selected as Nash County Department of Social Services Employee of the Month for May 2011. Jean is a Processing Assistant III in the Administration unit. Jean is described as a dependable employee who is prompt, courteous and willing to help. Jean is recognized as having high work ethics and values and consistently performs her job at a high level. After 14 years of service, Jean will retire at the end of May.
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WEATHER LESSON AT WINSTEAD ELEMENTARY
Scott Dean, WTVD–11 Meterologist, visited second graders at Winstead Avenue Elementary on Tuesday, May 10th. He discussed the water cycle, tornadoes, hurricanes, and cloud formation. The students were particularly entertained by his visual presentations of how electricity is formed through the use of a balloon, his tornado creation with two-liter plastic bottles, and his simulation of a vortex using a jump rope! Mr. Dean’s presentation correlated with the second grade weather curriculum. More ...
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Kiwanis President Jon Wiggs (right) presents a check to North Carolina Wesleyan President Jim Gray. |
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DONATIONS
The Kiwanis Club of Rocky Mount and the Southern Bank Foundation have made a pair of notable check presentations to North Carolina Wesleyan College. On May 5th, Kiwanis President Jon Wiggs presented to North Carolina Wesleyan President Jim Gray a check for net proceeds from the Cole Brothers Circus hosted April 20-21 by the Kiwanis Club of Rocky Mount.
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Preconception of bus ride far from real
So this is how I’m going to die.
What other conclusion could I draw as the woman jumped from the curb onto the bus just as it was about to get moving, clutching a bow in one hand and a quiver of arrows in the other? As I looked around for the emergency exit, I thought, Man, those terrorists are getting more creative every day. More ...
Mike Brantley |
Little Corbin Clark arrives on Memorial Day
I’m sure you’ve noticed there is no column on this page today by Amanda.
That’s because little Corbin was trying his best to arrive before or on Memorial Day!
The little fellow got an early start at 3 a.m. Sunday morning which was the first of three trips his mom made to the ER with very painful contractions. The third was at 11:30 p.m. Sunday night when the hospital finally kept her for the process to begin. More ...
Jo Anne Cooper |
Backward Glances
We published this photo a couple of weeks ago and have had a tremendous response. Kay (Vandiford) Horne emailed some names to us, so we thought we would share the photo again with most of the names listed.
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Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebook
The Media. Social Networking. As a former Marketing and Advertising Agency person, I knew that the key to find adopters and rescues to save the pets of Nash County began with promotion. Recently promotion is seeking NCAF out vs. NCAF having to find it. We now have a little video interview on WINT and Suddenlink. Check it out on www.BreakawayTheShow.com More ...
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends |
NASH CENTRAL STANDOUT. Scarlett Salter (right) was the lone Nash Central High School performer to make the first team of the All-Big East Conference Girls Soccer Squad for the 2011 campaign. |
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Conference Toppers
NASH COUNTY -- Wilson County powerhouses Fike and Hunt dominated regular season play in the Big East Conference -- so it was only fitting that they were well-represented when the league came out with its 2011 All-Big East squads.
Each club had six players on the First Team after tying for the regular season crown with identical 8-1-1 ledgers.
Their skippers -- Trent Dorough at Hunt and Toni Varacchi at Fike -- share Big East Conference Coach of the Year honors. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
Central Claims County Crown
RED OAK -- If a middle school baseball game was ever to be televised it should have been the recent game when the Trojans of Nash Central Middle visited the Tigers of Red Oak Middle for the last game of the year.
But this wasn’t just any game -- this was the second time this season these two teams met.
NCMS entered with a 6-1 record in Nash County and ROMS at 5-2, having lost to the Trojans previously by a 6-5 score. More ...
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Knights will host campers
RED OAK -- Legendary coach Grover Battle will host the annual Northern Nash High School Girls Basketball Camp from June 13-15 at the NNHS Gymnasium.
The event will run from 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. each day and is open to girls in grades 4-12.
Cost is $20 per camper. More ...
Staff Reports |
Post 58 begins summer sked
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount Coleman-Pitt Post 58 has opened its 2011 American Legion baseball season with a 2-3 start to its campaign.
Post 58 plays all its home games at the Dawg Pound at Nash Central High School.
The five contests it has played included losses to Cary Post 67 (6-5 defeat at home), Durham Post 7 (18-10 loss at home, 10-7 defeat away) and two wins over Pitt County Post 39 (6-3 win at home, 10-7 triumph at home). More ...
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent |
Pirates qualify for NCAA Tournament
GREENVILLE -- The East Carolina University baseball team will make its 25th NCAA Regional appearance and 11th in the last 13 years after earning a No. 2 seed at the Charlottesville Regional in this year’s NCAA Baseball Championships, which will be held at Davenport Field on the campus of the University of Virginia. More ...
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Mudcats continue to surge in SL action
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. -- Pedro Villarreal and two Carolina relievers collaborated on a five-hit shutout victory over the Jacksonville Suns, leading the Mudcats to an 8-0 win at the Baseball Grounds on Monday in a Class AA Southern League baseball contest.
Carolina (16-35) won its third straight for the first time this season, as Villarreal (W, 1-0) tossed six scoreless innings on just five hits in his Double-A debut. More ...
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A PERFECT SOCCER SEASON
The Knights were the Under-12 Hot Shot Soccer regular season and tournament champions -- going undefeated through both. The club averaged just under five goals per contest, while allowing just under one goal per game. In the tourney, the Knights scored at a three-goal-per-match clip, and didn’t give up a single goal.
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RM student-athletes saluted
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount High School paid tribute to its student athletes last Thursday with its annual athletic banquet held in the school’s main gym.
Top honors for Athlete of the Year went to Exzavier Cooper (Male) and there was a tie for the top female award. It was shared by Zikeena Parker and Lauren Campbell. Scholar Athlete of the Year went to Macauley Fish (Female) and Matt Williams (Male). More ...
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent |
Big weekend looming at County Line
ELM CITY -- After taking a weekend off to observe Memorial Day and honor those who serve, County Line Raceway will return to action this weekend with the ever-popular Kids Night.
Kids ages 3 to 15 will have the opportunity to take to the track in their opportunity to shine in front of the fans and drivers. More ...
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JACQUELINE (JACKIE) TEACHEY
RED OAK - Jacqueline (Jackie) Teachey, 76, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011. She was born July 29, 1934 in Mecklenburg County. She was the daughter of the late Ruby Pridgen Moore and special guardians Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Pridgen and Jake & Lillar Proctor. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Donald E. Teachey. More ...
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DOUGLAS EUGENE CRAFT
Douglas Eugene Craft, 38, passed away May 26, 2011.
Born January 19, 1973 in Nash County, NC, he was the son of Eugene Craft and his wife, Tina, of Whitakers, and Norma Winstead and her husband, David, of Spring Hope.
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LEONE R. HARRELL
Leone R. Harrell, 60, passed away, Thursday, May 26, 2011. She was the daughter of the late, Wilber and Dorothy Cleveland Wesner. Leone was born March 20, 1951 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Leone was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Marvin Harrell, Sr.
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VAN MATTHEW BATTLE
ROCKY MOUNT - Van Matthew Battle, 75, of Rocky Mount, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
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R.C. COX SR.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for R.C. Cox Sr., 71, who died Monday, May 23, 2011, were Saturday, May 28 at 2 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Oakland Cemetery with Elder Ernestine Lynch officiating. More ...
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SIDNEY HUDSON
Whitakers – Sidney Hudson, 70, of Whitakers, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 27, 2011. More ...
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BORIS RAY DANCY
Boris Ray Dancy, 49, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, died on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
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ANNE CASH MARSH
Anne Cash Marsh, 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 28, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 16, 1948 in Pitt County, North Carolina, daughter of Joseph W. and Leona J. Cash. She was a 1966 graduate of Nashville High School. Anne was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Louise Cash, Marjorie Smith and Shirley Cash. More ...
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