The Town of Nashville is considering a switch to Nash County for its economic development services.
Town Council members heard a presentation from Nash County Economic Development Director Andy Hagy last Wednesday at a budget work session. Susan Phelps, Economic Development manager, Stacie Shatzer, Nash County manager, and Robbie Davis, Nash County Board chairman also attended the meeting.

Franklin County sheriff's deputies continue to look for a Castalia-area man they allege is responsible for two drive-by shootings, one that put an infant in the hospital.
Authorities are calling Christopher Charles Gupton a person of interest/potential suspect in the shooting incidents that took place in the 600 block of Vaiden Road on Saturday and Sunday.

A Nash County man was arrested after authorities searched his home and found multiple guns and drugs.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office assisted Nashville Police Department Monday with the execution of a search warrant for a residence at 1580 Strawbush Court in Spring Hope.

Nashville Police Chief Anthony Puckett speaks during the American Legion Post 110 Memorial Day Ceremony in Nashville Sunday. Graphic photo by Amanda Clark

A Memorial Day service was held on Monday at Jack Laughery Park in Rocky Mount.
The Joint Veterans Committee (JVC) of Nash and Edgecombe Counties hosted its annual Memorial Day event to commemorate soldiers who have lost their lives in combat and to celebrate the freedoms that were gained at the expense of their devotion to the country.

On an annual basis since 2003, the Town of Nashville has temporarily used a different disinfectant in its water supply. A conversion to chlorine will begin Wednesday, June 21 and will last for up to 30 days to clear the system of ammonia, which can serve as potential food for certain types of microorganisms.
According to the American Water Works Association and the North Carolina Public Water Supply, switching to chlorine periodically is a recommended practice for water systems that use chloramine as a residual disinfectant.

Nashville Police Chief Anthony Puckett grew up as most boys do, fascinated by the super heroes he read about or saw in the comics. But today, Puckett said his heroes are the men and women of the United States military, the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice. Puckett served as the guest speaker for the American Legion Post 110's annual Memorial Day ceremony, which was held on Sunday, May 29 at Forest Hill Cemetery.

A bid has been awarded to a local contractor that will build the upcoming Nash County Pet Connection Center animal shelter.
Bids were opened in April and the lowest base bid the county has received was from R&L Builders out of Battleboro.
Nash County Director of Utilities and Facilities Jonathan Boone said R&L Builders built an animal facility in Wilson and assisted the county with construction of the Southern Nash Senior Center.

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2022 educational scholarships. Funding for the scholarships is provided from advertising on the chamber's website.
To be considered for the scholarships, applicants are required to show proof of North Carolina residency and Nash County residency, provide a copy of high school transcripts, provide two letters of recommendation from a counselor, instructor, an employer or professional...

Possession controlled substance in prison/jail premises and two warrant services reported at 100 N. Boddie St, Nashville on 05/26/22 and 05/24/22
Felony breaking and/or entering reported at 1202 Golden Acres Dr, Spring Hope on 05/27/22
Missing persons reported at 13763 Old Smithfield Rd, Bailey on 05/26/22

Cedrick Charles of Roper was charged and placed under a $10,000 secured bond last week for delivering contraband to the Nash County Detention Center.
On May 25, members of the Nash County Sheriffs' Office Detention Staff received information that a subject may attempt to drop contraband off in an attempt to smuggle it into the Nash County Detention Center.

Missing persons reported at 1847 S. First St, Nashville on 05/22/22
Possession drug paraphernalia (not mariuana), possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell/deliver cocaine, and maintain vehicle/dwelling/place controlled substance felony reported at 1205 Eastern Ave, Nashville on 05/28/22

Nashville 6/3/2022: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Town Council Chambers, Town Council Chambers, 114 W. Church Street
6/14/2022: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Nashville Baptist Church, 512 E Washington St

Red Oak Elementary held an all-in-one celebration for Teacher Appreciation week, Cinco De Mayo and International Day on May 6. Teacher Appreciation week began May 2 and ended May 6. Guidance Counselor Dottie Cannon said lunch from a Mexican restaurant was ordered for teachers to enjoy. The luncheon was a part of celebrating Cinco De Mayo as well.

Red Oak Elementary staff participate in International Day activities on May 6. Allison Williams, Red Oak Elementary Principal (left) represents U.S.; Nadezhna Rekeibe, ESL teacher (middle) represents Honduras; and Dottie Cannon, guidance counselor (right) represents Paris.

Our advocate group is not only Nash County Animal Friends of NC (NCAF), but we also have a sister site, Lost & Found PETS of Nash & Edgecombe Counties, NC (includes Rocky Mount). Both are on Facebook. On our Lost/Found site, people can post their missing pets or pets that they found, in an effort to reunite them with their owners.

Nineteen sites passed the Swim Guide test last week in the Tar-Pamlico watershed -- a sign that it's safe to swim in local waters at this time.
Data was inconclusive or unavailable for an additional four sites: Woodstock Point at Belhaven, Plum Point and Bonner Point in Bath and Dinah's Landing at Goose Creek State Park.

On Friday, April 22 in a historic move, the North Carolina Wesleyan College Board of Trustees announced plans for the College to become North Carolina Wesleyan University. Since 2015, the College has been moving in this direction with the addition of its first two master's programs, a key component of being considered a university.

A ribbon is cut to celebrate the new outdoor classroom at NC Wesleyan University in Rocky Mount.

Recently, North Carolina Wesleyan University held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Marvin and Cynthia Barnes - Family Fare Convenience Stores Outdoor Classroom. In December 2020, NC Wesleyan announced plans for construction of this unique learning environment, made possible by a generous gift from the Barnes family.

This past Sunday was a time to remember our armed forces that paid the ultimate price for our freedom. The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation family and friends welcomed and recognized our Active and Retired Veterans to worship. We all said the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, and sang The Stars Spangled Banner.

Nashville Baptist Church recently continued its emphasis on local missions by donating backpacks and a variety of school supplies needed by students to Nashville Elementary School.

Prime 1 Builders, LLC to Town of Nashville; 1.684 acres
David R. Upchurch and Angela G. Upchurch to Amber Hinnant; 3.209 acres; $65,000
Kenya Staten, James E. Staten Jr. and Kenya A. Staten to MF Triangle, LLC; 138 SW Main Street, Rocky Mount; $150,000

Building Permit
Commercial
Jeffrey Neil Jones, 9086 NC 48; addition; $11,470
Rachel Taylor, 5530 Dortches Blvd; sign; $25,000

Coopers Ruritan Club awarded a scholarship to Joseph Hernandez (center) at their May 19th meeting. Joseph is a 2022 graduate of Southern Nash High School. He will be attending the University of Alabama in the fall majoring in communications. Pictured, left to right, are: Danny Tyson, President, Joseph Hernandez, Scholarship recipient and Wanda Powell.

Isaiah Dwane Jones of Castalia, who received a Master of Management, is one of 168 Mars Hill University to receive degrees during its spring commencement ceremony on May 21, 2022. In addition to the bachelor's and master's degrees awarded, the university also presented an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Oralene Anderson Graves Simmons, who broke the color barrier at Mars Hill in the early 1960s.

The Rocky Mount Garden Club met on May 18 for its annual awards luncheon. President Dolores O'Keeffe welcomed the members who attended and thanked the hostesses of the event, Peggy Daughtridge, Connie Dupree, Patsy Pridgen, Pris Sykes, and Sarah Williams.
The club's annual budget was presented and approved. In other business, the club was informed that a $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student at Nash Community College for the 2022-2023 academic year. A candle was lit in memory of deceased member Alice Walter.

North Carolina's egg prices were steady on small, lower on the balance when compared to last week. Supplies of extra large and large were very light, while medium were moderate to meet a moderate demand. The North Carolina weighted average price quoted Thursday, May 26, for small lot sales of delivered, cartoned, grade "A" eggs was 229.88 for Extra Large, 226.91 for Large, 209.67 for Medium, and 155.00 for Small eggs.

Every morning when I put on my Apple Watch, within a few minutes it buzzes and the fitness app pops up to encourage me to "complete my rings" by walking a preset distance.
I don't really remember setting that up or even how far it is, but throughout the day, the watch will report to me if I'm behind or on pace. It uses phrases like "you can do it" or "you're almost there."

Apparently baseball was just as popular as it is now, if not more so, in the early 1900s right here in Nashville.
We've discovered there was a team named "Nashville Oaks" which was formed, coached and played here in town. Most of the players were from Red Oak. We do know the coach of the team in the early 20s was S.G. Griffin.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on August 21, 1979.