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Boy injured in wakeboarding accident
A 12-year-old boy continues to recover at Vidant Medical Center after a wakeboarding accident recently.
Caleb Whitford was at Lake Gaston with his family wakeboarding Saturday, June 9 when he took a rough fall, hitting his head. After complaining of having stomach and head pains, he was taken to Halifax Hospital and then transferred to Vidant Medical Center. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Reassignment committee eyes new high school plan
The Nash-Rocky Mount School Reassignment Committee met on Tuesday, June 12 in order to review a revised high school reassignment plan that will impact fewer students than the previous plan. The new tentative maps were drawn by the Operations Research and Education Laboratory (OREd), who has been hired by the school system to help with statistical analysis of the population and the balance measures prioritized by the school board. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Oak Level celebrates “Independence Day”
In July, the Oak Level Community Against Forced Annexation (OLCAFA) will replace its signs that express their discontent over the annexation attempts of Rocky Mount with new ones that celebrate their victory.
The new signs will simply say “Welcome to Oak Level Community” and will thank those responsible for helping win the fight. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Nash General responds to recent “C” safety score
The Leapfrog Group has given Nash General Hospital a “C” rating as part of a report rating hospitals nationwide.
The Hospital Safety Scores were released on Wednesday, June 6, grading over 2,500 hospitals in the United States. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Cameron Flora |
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Flora works towards Eagle Scout rank
When Cameron Flora began thinking of ideas for his Eagle Scout project, he had one goal in mind: to share God’s love with those in need.
Cameron, 14, of Rocky Mount, has been collecting and offering used medical equipment at no cost to those who need it. He said the idea for his project came after his dad, Pat, overheard someone talking about how so many are in need of medical equipment. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
NASHVILLE POLICE BRIEFS
ARRESTS
Daniel Alford Wischhusen - 5/29/2012 - charged with violation of a domestic violence protective order
Janice Simms - 5/30/2012 - charged with simple worthless checks
Jamel Tyon Wiggins - 6/2/2012 - charged with assault on a female and communicating threats More ...
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NASH COUNTY SHERIFF INCIDENT REPORTS
A damage to personal property was reported on 6/11/2012 at 5325 Old White Oak Road
A fraud was reported on 6/11/2012 at 4214 Riverlake Road
A breaking, entering, larceny of a residence was reported on 6/11/2012 at 3573 Macedonia Road
A larceny of a tiller was reported on 6/11/2012 at 2893 Macedonia Road More ...
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RM Police arrest four in heroin distribution ring
Rocky Mount Police recently arrested four in connection with a heroin distribution ring.
The Police Department’s Special Operation’s Unit conducted an undercover operation targeting the heroin distribution ring for over a month.
On Friday, June 15, the unit began making arrests. More ...
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Payment plan for teachers remains unchanged
Public school employees who work for 10 months will still be paid in the same manner as they have been — whether they have opted to be paid over 12 months or in 10 makes no difference. The decision not to change the current payment plan was finalized recently as part of the state legislature’s Session Law 2012-13 (S823). More ...
Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent |
Horse Camp
The Town of Nashville hosted a horse camp on Friday, June 8 at Glover Park. The camp was put on by Hunter Pine Farm, and Sally Jones, who is a trainer at the farm and also works with Nashville Parks and Recreation. Pictured above are camp goers with Jones (second from left) with helpers Hannah Turner (far left) and Dozier the horse and Abby Lee (far right) with Doc. More ...
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Dr. Jackson to host community office hours
Parents and others interested in what’s going on in Nash-Rocky Mount Schools, including the ongoing student reassignment process, will have an opportunity to talk to Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson at several meetings.
Jackson will be hosting community office hours over the summer months. More ...
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NRMPS unveils NC-WISE data centers
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools recently approved a means of registering students to the school district, while centralizing student data management processes.
There are two models, one beginning July 9 and concluding July 26, involving elementary schools. This summer parents will register their children at one of five data centers located at NRMPS middle schools. The five centers were selected based on proximity to elementary schools and current feeder patterns. More ...
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Scholarship awarded
The State Employees Credit Union Foundation has presented a $10,000 four-year college scholarship to Victoria Rose Parker, a senior at Southern Nash High School. Victoria is the daughter of Stuart and Amy Parker. This scholarship was awarded for study at North Carolina State University. More ...
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Local teen donates over 1,000 shoes for Soles4Soules
A local girl collected over 1,000 pairs of used shoes to donated to Soles4Souls.
Claire Stanovich, a student at Rocky Mount Academy, collected the shoes earlier this year, primarily through First United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount Academy, and VIP Dry Cleaners in Rocky Mount. More ...
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CORRECTION NOTED
In the May 30th edition of The Nashville Graphic, a contributed photo was submitted with the incorrect information. The photo ran on page 6-A and featured the DAR Good Citizen winner. The photo incorrectly stated Victoria Parker was in the photo when it was actually Taylor Webb. Webb (center), of Southwest Edgecombe High School, is the daughter of Kathy and Timothy Webb. More ...
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Nashville resident attends summer internship program
Twenty-four students, including one from Nashville, are participating in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 2012 Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions of Higher Education summer internship program.
Shirnetta Alexander, a Nashville resident who attends Shaw University, will attend the summer internship program. More ...
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DSS Employee of Month
Paula Wheeler has been selected as Nash County Department of Social Services Employee of the Month for May 2012. Paula has been with the agency for a combined total of five years and is an Income Maintenance Caseworker II in Work First Family Assistance. Described as a conscientious worker, Paula shows kindness and concern for each customer and models the “other side of the desk” attitude. (Contributed photo) More ...
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Certified Nurse Midwife
Janet E. Intini of Zebulon, a nurse at Nash General Hospital, recently passed the national board exam to become a Certified Nurse Midwife. She earned her master’s degree of science in nursing with a concentration in midwifery from East Carolina University, where she received the Outstanding Graduate Student in the Nurse Midwifery Concentration by the faculty. More ...
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Moore family host reunion
The James Waverly Moore family of Red Oak held their annual family reunion on June 3, 2012. There were four generations of family members present. A delicious meal of favorite dishes were enjoyed by 44 members. The ladies exchanged recipes and everyone enjoyed catching up on the family news. Mollie M. Deans brought a picture album which she has cared for and added to for many years. More ...
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MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
We had 77 in attendance today. Somebody was gone somewhere. Maybe to visit Dad since today is Father’s Day. Darrell Matthews read a poem, a tribute to fathers. Zach Tyner read the Bible verse for today.
Our choir sang “The Family of God” for the call to worship. Pastor Bogle welcomed everyone to worship service. More ...
ROSALENE BASS |
PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On Fathers’ Day Peachtree folks gathered for worship. All fathers present were recognized and received gifts distributed by the children. Special recognition was given to the youngest father- Josh Griffin; the oldest father- Bill Nelsen; the father of the most children- Aubrey Farmer. Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon title “The Immeasurable Mercy of God.” More ...
BARBARA HARDISON |
RED OAK NEWS
Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met on Tuesday, June 12. They enjoyed a taco supper, program, and making dolls to be used in a local mission project. Some other ladies in the church also made some dolls so there was a total of 37 dolls made. These dolls are part of “Dolls on Mission”of WMU, Woman’s Missionary Union. More ...
SUZY PEARCE |
Local students receive degrees from NC State
North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson recently conferred 5,236 degrees when the university held its 2012 Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 12 at PNC Arena in Raleigh.
Candidates for degrees were from 98 North Carolina counties, 37 other states or U.S. territories and 47 foreign countries. NC State holds graduation ceremonies each year in the spring and fall. More ...
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NC State announces Dean’s List
North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson announced that 6,961 undergraduate students earned Dean’s List honors at NC State during the spring 2012 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 coursework, or a 3.5 grade-point average if they are carrying 12 to 14 hours. More ...
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AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY
Teachers and Instructional Assistants in Pre-K through 2nd Grade recently presented “Around the World in a Day” to Cedar Grove Elementary School. Each classroom was transformed into a different country. Students in all grade levels traveled to 7 different countries aboard the “Cedar Grove Airlines.” In each classroom students learned about the traditions, language, culture, and holidays of that particular country which aligns directly with the Common Core and NC Essential Standards. More ...
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2012 NC Special Olympics summer game results released
The 2012 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games concluded June 3 in Raleigh and Cary, ending a weekend of competition for more than 1,400 athletes from across the state in aquatics, athletics, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball and volleyball, according to Keith L. Fishburne, President/CEO of SONC. More ...
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WCU announces 2012 graduates and Dean’s List
Western Carolina University recently announced its graduation and Dean’s lists for the Spring 2012 Semester.
The university conferred degrees on approximately 1,200 students who completed their studies during the spring semester. More ...
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Anthony Phil Puckett earns Master of Science degree
Anthony Phil Puckett, Nashville, graduated from the University of Central Missouri May 4, 2012 with a Master of Science degree. More than 1,000 students met their graduation requirements and were eligible to participate in the ceremonies. More ...
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Charlotte, NC versus Nash County
There are a number of reasons I found myself in Charlotte for a week last month:
1. I found out just months after beginning work on my master’s degree at East Carolina that to do what I truly wanted to do with an advanced education, I would need more of it.
2. I did not feel I had accumulated enough student debt to call it quits. More ...
Mike Brantley |
Happy retirement to Nashville’s Police Chief
Just another week and two days and Nashville’s Police Chief will say hello to his new career: retirement.
I’m sure Chief Bill Creech’s departure is bittersweet for a lot of folks here in Nashville. I know we are all happy that he’s able to retire and spend some much needed time with his family. But, at the same time, I know we’ll all miss him. More ...
Amanda Clark |
Backward Glances
TOURNAMENT CHAMPS –– This photo was originally published in The Graphic June 10, 1975. Pictured is the Stallings Oil team members with trophies. More ...
A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST |
HEADING UPSTREAM. A Nash Rec swimmer makes plenty of waves during this event as part of last Thursday’s Nash-Halifax Swim League Meet against Benvenue and Roanoke Valley at the Nash Rec Pool. |
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LET’S GET IT STARTED
NASHVILLE -- Nash Rec kicked off its 2012 Nash-Halifax Swim League season in much the same way as in the past -- with a victory.
Nash Rec, the multi-year defending league title holders, began its summer quest last Thursday by hosting Benvenue and Roanoke Valley at the NRST Pool in Nashville. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
NASH COUNTY STANDOUTS. (L to R) Faith Christian’s Chase Roupp, Rocky Mount’s Jeremy Johnson and Northern Nash’s David Williams participated in last weekend’s Powerade North Carolina State Baseball Games, which were held in Winston-Salem. |
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County Flair At State Games
NASH COUNTY -- Led by three players and three coaches, Nash County boasted a distinct flair at the annual Powerade North Carolina State High School Level Baseball Games.
The event was held last weekend at several locations in Winston-Salem, including B,B&T Park.
The Region 3 Team was coached by Rocky Mount’s Kent Cox. He was assisted by Bunn’s Leonard Allen (a former assistant in Nash County) and Faith Christian School’s Greg Clifton. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
Wesleyan will host FB camp
ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College will host its 2012 Youth Football Camp from July 16-20.
The event will be held at the NCWC Football Practice Field on the corner of Fenner and Bishop Roads.
Times will be from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Cost is $135, which includes a snack.
Members of NCWC’s gridiron coaching staff will oversee the camp. More ...
Staff Reports |
Birchwood begins year
ROCKY MOUNT -- Birchwood County Club opened its 2012 Nash-Halifax Swim League schedule last Thursday with a road trip to Westridge.
The host Westridge squad was a 541-210 overall winner.
Birchwood will be at home this Thursday for a rematch between the clubs. The first event is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the BCC Pool in Nashville. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
Mudcats roar back for win
SALEM, VA -- Seemingly out of the game, down five, the Carolina Mudcats put together a rally for the ages to beat the Salem Red Sox 14-8 on Sunday afternoon at Lewis-Gale Field in a Class A Carolina League baseball game.
The Mudcats scored 10 runs in the eighth, eight of those runs on eight hits with two outs. More ...
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Post 58 enjoys solid stretch
ROCKY MOUNT -- Maybe all Rocky Mount Coleman-Pitt Post 58 needed was a break.
After all, any baseball team could get tired and out-of-sorts after six consecutive road games. It lost its last three and four of its last five.
But Post 58, after a six-day hiatus, has seemingly rejuvenated itself as it is now riding a three-game winning streak. More ...
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent |
County Line marches on
ELM CITY -- After an extremely beautiful day with gorgeous blue skies and a bright shining sun, drivers, fans, crews and staff came out to County Line Raceway for a wonderful night of racing last Saturday.
Brandon Medlin and Dustin O’Neal would start the first feature of the night, the Nashville Feed Super Stock 4’s. More ...
Staff Reports |
BUNNIE LEE KING
SPRING HOPE –– Bunnie Lee King, 92 passed away Friday, June 15, 2012. He was born in Nash County on July 1, 1919 to the late William Arthur and Maggie Wilcox King. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Dickens King, a son Russell King and two brothers. More ...
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