MOMEYER -- Board members of a local food bank say the town is trying to shut them out by not allowing food pantries in the zoned area where they want to relocate.
"It looks like the town of Momeyer is trying to slam the door shut on A Touch of the Father's Love relocating to the Bass Brothers property," said Roger Warren, board member of the charity that has been searching for a permanent home for a decade.

Nashville's Christmas Celebration went off without a hitch even with a little lingering drizzle Saturday evening. The event has been for many years organized by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. The chamber partnered with Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources to expand the festivities. As always, the event is completely focused on children -- even the parade which is comprised of children only.
Pictured above is JaNiyah Revis, first place winner in the parade entry contest.

NASHVILLE - Nash County has renewed two agreements with Nashville to continue services for the town's parks department and farmers market.
County commissioners unanimously approved extensions of two agreements with the town during Monday's meeting, meaning the county will provide management of athletics at Glover Park and the Nashville Farmers Market.

A preliminary design for the Nashville Junction parking lot and stage was given the green light on Tuesday night.
Nashville's Town Council unanimously approved moving forward with construction plans and bidding of the project. The design for the parking lot and amphitheater was presented by Kevin Varnell, of Stocks Engineering.

SPRING HOPE -- The town board of adjustment has approved a special use permit for a bar to open in the old location of Memo's Pizza.
The restaurant recently moved across the street to a new location between Food Lion and Subway. That left 522 E. Nash Street with a lot of table space and a remodeled kitchen.

NASH COUNTY - Hundreds of Nash County residents and visitors owe their lives to one man: Jamie Moss.
A battalion chief with Nash County EMS, Moss retired last week after three decades on the job.
"He is responsible for directly saving the lives of hundreds," said Scott Strufe, director of emergency medical services for Nash County Emergency Services.

The Town of Nashville is hosting an open house on Thursday, December 8 from 3 until 7 p.m. to allow the public a chance to review the town's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
The open house will be held in town council chambers at H.D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church Street, Nashville.

Keith Stone took his oath of office Monday to serve as sheriff of Nash County for a third term.
"This is a special calling," Stone said. "I rely on the support of the good Lord."
Stone said his deputies will be proactive. They won't ignore speeders or the smell of marijuana in a teenager's car.

Nash County Clerk of Court Linda Thorne takes the oath of office Monday while joined by her children Jamie Moss and Melinda Tyson. Judge Anthony Brown administered the oath of office. Contributed photo

Four members of the Nash County Board of Commissioners and the clerk of court took their oaths of office Monday.
Commissioners Robbie Davis, Wayne Outlaw, Fred Belfield and Gwen Wilkins took their oath at the county commissioners' morning meeting.
Davis -- who has never missed a county board meeting -- was again selected by board members to serve as chairman for another year.

Nash County Commissioner Fred Belfield takes the oath of office Monday while accompanied by Earnestine, his wife of 56 years. At 87 years old, Belfield, who is entering his seventh term, said he doesn't expect to run again. District Court Judge Pell Cooper administered the oath.

ROCKY MOUNT -- City police have charged a man with killing a couple in a parked vehicle and leaving two young children in the backseat.
Eric Coley, 42, faces charges of two counts of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Coley had his first court appearance Monday after being arrested Friday. He's being held without bond in the Nash County Detention Center.

DORTCHES -- A keen-eyed store clerk and a check of social media led to the recent arrest of a South Carolina man accused of stealing a rescue vehicle.
On Nov. 28, deputies received a report of a suspicious person at the Circle K on NC 43 in Dortches, said Maj. Eddie Moore with the Nash County Sheriff's Office.
"The clerk of the store advised that the male operator of the vehicle was acting suspiciously and was unloading items from the back of the vehicle," Moore said.

Renny Taylor recently received the Methodist University Alumni Service Award for his contributions to the University, his community, and Nash Central High School. Taylor is a 1986 graduate of MU and resides in Wilson.

U.S. Alt 64 outside Spring Hope will soon be closed during replacement of the bridge over the Tar River pictured in this photo taken Sunday afternoon. Andrew Barksdale, spokesman for the N.C. Department of Transportation, said Fred Smith Co. of Raleigh has been given a $3.7 million state contract to replace the 70-year-old bridge, which is nearing the end of its service life.

""You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus." (Luke 1:31)
The gospel rests on three giant pillars: Jesus' virgin birth, his atoning death, and his bodily resurrection. The Easter season celebrates Jesus' death and resurrection. Christmas focuses on his virgin birth.

Advent offers us the opportunity to share in the ancient longing for the coming of the Messiah, to celebrate His birth, and to be alert for His second coming. Advent looks back in celebration at the hope fulfilled in Jesus's coming, while at the same time looking forward in hopeful and eager anticipation to the coming of Christ's kingdom when He returns for His people.

"Christmas in the Philippines" was the theme for the International Mission Study on Wednesday, November 30 at Red Oak Baptist Church. All ages came together to learn about missions work in the Philippines as well as enjoy some of their Christmas traditions. Those participating were divided into 3 groups guided by Marcia Davis, Linda Sheets, and Cathy Rumley.

NINTH GRADE - A HONOR ROLL
Alaina Bailey, Macey Bailey, Daniel Blackmer, Kellie Brantley, Demitri Braxton, Yolanda Cardenas-Cisneros, Rebekah Davis, Cherish Dunston, Sarah Ewers, Luke Faulkner, Lauren Glover, Natalia Lopez, Joseph Manning, Maria Nava, Luis Negrete, Brayden Parker, Anna Pullen, Angel Rangel-Ramirez, Jeshua Richardson,

NINTH GRADE - A HONOR ROLL
Nicholas Batchelor, Kemora Battle, Alexander Beasley, Molly Boone, Sanjaya Claborne, Nivea Coley, Hilary Escobar Sanchez, Dariyel Geathers, Brylie Goble, Sanya Harris, Jhuntay Harrison, Bria Hines, Jimaia Hines, Mohammad Ibrahim, Tamala Jere, Jaedyn Jones, Talecia Lafranque, Noah Martinez,

Southern Bank and Trust Company, Department of Transportation State of North Carolina to Southern Bank and Trust Company, Department of Transportation State of North Carolina; right of way deed
Louise S. Marlowe to The Louise S. Marlowe Revocable Trust and Louise S. Marlow; 1009 Deerchase Drive

Spencer, the official sweetpotato mascot, marches in the parade.

More popular lately at Christmas parades than Santa, the Grinch waves at children.

Nash Central High School Marching Bulldogs put on a show during Bailey's Christmas Parade Saturday.

Boys & Girls Club, Nashville Unit, members lead the Children's Parade Saturday in downtown Nashville.

Mixon Ward makes sure Santa is clear on everything on his Christmas wish list. Santa arrived after the parade and sat with children at the Nashville Exchange in downtown Nashville.

Scarlett Morris snuggles up for a ride in the parade winning third place in the contest.

Members of Dance of Arts of Rocky Mount enjoy walking and dancing in Nashville's Children's Parade held Saturday.

Cole and Allison Melton are all decked out riding in the parade.

It's that time of year again when the Soap Box staff travels all over America and other places (read: uses Google) to try to find the most unusual Christmas gifts for our readers.
•Miracle Sheets: These are antimicrobial bed sheets apparently made from silver, which does not seem like it would be super cuddly. These sheets are self-cleaning and self-cooling, although my first question is have they been quality control tested by teenage boys?

Thanks to the ongoing Long Covid issues, I missed out on Nashville's awesome Children's Christmas Celebration.
This event has been a tradition in Nashville since I can remember. From what I recall, the Kiwanis created the event in the late 80s to give Nashville something unique that wasn't like anything else around. An event totally focused on the children. For over three decades the event has survived and is still just as popular as it was back then.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on December 25, 1958. Employees of Nash Garment Company held their annual Christmas party. Santa Claus is pictured distributing gifts following the dinner.