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NASHVILLE - In ongoing attempts to rectify issues at the Pet Connection Center, Nash commissioners have voted to add two part-time kennel staff, with an eye towards possibly hiring more in the future.
Chris Cary, safety and security director, came before the board of commissioners at their July 7 meeting to make the staffing request and to give an update on the animal shelter, which came under fire last month by the state for animal care violations.

NASHVILLE - Braswell Family Farms of Nashville, a fourth-generation egg and feed producer, is buying a shell building in the Nashville Business Center near Highway 64 to use as a cooler and warehouse.
Described by Braswell Family Farms as "a strategic investment to support continued growth of its egg processing operations," the sale of Nash county property, consisting of a shell building and five acres, was approved July 7 by Nash County commissioners.

The Town of Castalia hosted its traditional July 4th Celebration featuring a parade, food, crafts, amusement rides and live music. Pictured above, members of Castalia Church of God ride in the parade.

NASHVILLE - Following an epic four and a half-hour meeting Monday, Nash Board Chair Wayne Outlaw announced that he would not be seeking re-election as District 5 county commissioner when his term ends in 2026.
"After nearly two decades of service as county commissioner, I believe it's time for fresh eyes and new ideas to help lead Nash County into its next chapter," Outlaw said.

NASHVILLE - A Nashville woman and two-times graduate of Fayetteville State University is looking to give back to her alma mater by raising money for student scholarships. Shamica Dawes, a proud Bronco, is already an active member of the Edgecombe-Nash Alumni chapter and FSU National Alumni Association (NAA). She is competing for the title of Ms. Fayetteville State University.

MOMEYER - In what appeared to be an unexpected move, Momeyer town officials voted at a June 30 special meeting to delay budget adoption until the town council's regularly scheduled July 14 meeting. That will push the town past the July 1 budget adoption deadline as set by the North Carolina General Assembly. An interim budget ordinance was passed to authorize needed spending until the budget is approved.

SPRING HOPE - A parade route for this year's Pumpkin Festival has been conditionally approved by town commissioners, but not without reservations about pending water main work, which officials say may force an alternate route.
Cindy Ridgeway, festival parade coordinator, appealed to the board at their July 7 meeting, noting that the event permit has been on the agenda as a continued item several months.