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A Spring Hope man who led officers on a two-county chase made his first appearance in court this week.
But the case against Equan C. Dunston, 22, continues.
Dunston was arrested at about 6 p.m. on Dec. 5 after authorities allege he eluded a traffic stop in Spring Hope and led authorities on a chase through that town, into Franklin County, along Louisburg’s main thoroughfare at rush hour, and back into the county before officers were able to spin him out.

After a two-hour closed session meeting, Middlesex Commissioners voted to allow a contractor to put together price estimates for three lift stations that are in dire need of maintenance.
Russell Underwood, of Charles R. Underwood, Inc., spoke to commissioners at the start of the board’s regular meeting on Monday morning. Underwood provided a report of the town’s 11 lift stations, which range in age from five to 35 years old.

READY FOR SANTA–– Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas Celebration and Children’s Parade Saturday in downtown Nashville. Despite cold temperatures, dozens of children came out to participate riding their bikes and marching in their very own parade. Children also gathered to light the town’s Christmas Tree and greet Santa Claus. Pictured above, eleven month old Mackenzie Aycock rides in her Christmas wagon during the Children’s Parade.

Judge Anthony Brown, a Castalia native, swore in two new commissioners on Tuesday, December 3 in a peaceful transfer of power after an unusual election process. Commissioner Joyce Johnson was chosen for office through a drawing held at the Nash County Board of Elections after write in votes for her tied with those of the leading candidate Debbie Moore Rodriguez for the seat previously held by Commissioner Jeanette Evans.

The Nash Health Care Systems Board of Commissioners voted unanimously last Thursday to approve radiologist Dr. Ivan Peacock as the newest member  of the board. Peacock replaces Rosa Brodie who retired from the board after nine years of service. The board presented Brodie with a plaque and a resolution commending her for her “willing and capable participation in board activities and steadfast support of her colleagues and associates.”

Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the Town of Nashville’s new Public Works, Public Utilities facility.
The new 6,300 square foot facility was sorely needed for Public Works and Public Utilities workers, said Jamey Baines, Nashville Public Utilities Director.
Baines said the older shop had been used for many years and the two departments had outgrown it.

Momeyer’s Town Council said goodbye to a long-time council member at its meeting on Monday morning.
Eloise Bass has served on the town council since Momeyer was formed in 1991. On Monday, she turned over her seat to newcomer Martha Lucas, after deciding not to seek re-election.
Bass was instrumental in the Town of Momeyer being incorporated. On Monday, she recalled how she had overheard that both Spring Hope and Nashville were expanding their ETJ’s near Momeyer.