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NASHVILLE - By request of Rescue Response International, a Nash County Sheriff's Deputy has been flown to Venezuela to help with humanitarian efforts.
Deputy Jack Thorpe and K9 Fiji, already well-known for their work, were both called by the US State Department.
Fiji, however, was unable to go because her CDC and USDA paperwork for international travel did not get approved in time, and "she had to stay back at the very last moment," Thorpe said.

NASHVILLE - Town officials say there are too many people not bringing in their trash cans on time which is bringing about an ordinance text amendment to change the associated times and penalties.
"Over the past two years, Code Enforcer Officer Tomasine Jones has received an abundance of complaints regarding trash cans not being removed within the specified timeline established by town of Nashville ordinance," said Shawn Lucas, planning director, at the June 23rd Planning Board meeting.

NASHVILLE - They weren't lions, tigers and bears oh my! But a Kookaburra, an Alligator, a Eurasian Owl and a 110-pound Burmese Python packed the house June 25th in the town council chambers at Cooley Library. About 166 adults and children filled the room for a presentation by "Dan the Animal Man" of Wild Animal Encounters Inc, arranged by library staff as part of its summer reading program "Unearth A Story."
First out was "Chuckles," an eight-year-old Australian Laughing Kookaburra, who obligingly let loose an ear-splitting series of warbles.

NASHVILLE - More than 80 people, including firefighters, developers, farmers, elected officials and homeowners, crowded into the Nash County commissioners' chambers June 24th for a first opportunity to weigh in on the revised Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
While there were some positive comments on the still-evolving document, major areas of concern voiced were roadway widths for new subdivisions, water needs, and questions relating to the new conservation subdivision option. Data centers and subdivision sidewalks were also comment topics.

NASHVILLE - Caleb Shockley, Nashville's Chief of Police, was honored at the Elks' Flag Day 2026 event June 18th, receiving not one but two separate flags.
The annual event, which is part of national Elks' tradition dating back to 1908, celebrates the American flag as representing "the American nation as it was at its birth, as it speaks for what it is today, and as it holds the opportunity for the future," according to Chris Bissette, Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge #1038 at Birchwood.
After Bissette gave the welcome and Chaplain Jean Ayers gave the dinner blessing, a meal catered by Parker's Barbeque was held prior to the 2026 Flag Day Tribute; Parker Phillips, Esquire, delivered a spoken rendition of the 1974 song "Ragged Old Flag" prior to the formal presentation to Shockley.

As progress continues to build reliable internet infrastructure, the latest prediction amidst current fiber construction is that almost 80% of Nash County homes and businesses will be connected once the latest projects are finished.
Emily Moore, Nash Grants and Intergovernmental Relations Director, said the actual percentage will be higher once several other projects are complete.
Brightspeed is currently in the construction phase for its current $11.2 million CAB (Completing Access to Broadband) project which began in January.

Castalia's traditional July 4th "America in a Small Town" celebration is getting a major tune-up for America's 250th birthday. From a new parade time to a motorcycle show replacing the usual classic cars, festival organizers are pulling out all the stops for the milestone festival, which is expected to bring record-breaking crowds to the area.
In years past, the festival has drawn between 3,000 and 5,000 attendees to Castalia.

Spring Hope's Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Summer Fun Day on Sunday, July 5th from 1-5 p.m. at Spring Hope Community Park.
A Children's Patriotic Bike Parade is planned to commemorate America's birthday. Registration begins at 1 p.m. There is no cost to enter. The parade begins promptly at 1:15 p.m.
Kids, fifth graders and younger, are encouraged to decorate bikes, tricycles, wagons, and kick scooters.