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NASHVILLE - A new I-2, "Heavy" Industrial District has been put on the books for Nashville, creating a text amendment to allow its addition as separate from the current I-1 "Light" Industrial.
In terms of lot sizes, lot widths and setbacks, as well as maximum structure heights, the dimensional standards for the new district "mirror" or copy those allowed in I-1.

NASHVILLE - Long-awaited work to connect homes in the Regency Estates and Essex Road subdivisions with town sewer can finally occur, now that bids have been approved and construction contracts awarded.
Randy Lansing, town manager, detailed bidding results for both jobs at the Feb. 3 town council meeting, recommending that Precision Earth & Pipe from Raleigh be awarded the job for the Regency Estates Sewer Repair and Rehabilitation project and H.G. Reynolds of Henderson be awarded the Essex Road Sewer Extension job.

NASHVILLE- In conjunction with completion of a Master Park Plan for Stoney Creek Environmental Park, due to be finished in April, town Parks and Rec personnel are proceeding full steam ahead to apply for state and federal grants to fund suggested improvements.
Koy Worrell, Parks and Rec Director, asked town council permission to have Griffin Grantworks complete applications for both a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant and a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, which both offer dollar-for dollar matching funds.

SPRING HOPE- In order to provide extra assistance to town residents in danger of having their water cut off, commissioners have decided to consider a Water Bill Assistance Program at their upcoming budget retreat meeting.
William Toney, commissioner, presented the idea at the Feb. 9 board of commissioners meeting, stating that he felt that the town had to address the issue, particularly for elderly or disabled residents on fixed incomes, "until we can get the water bill down."

NASHVILLE - Nashville Police are working a multi-agency investigation to find and apprehend a man who wrecked his car after a high-speed chase Tuesday, Feb. 3.
The man, described as an adult black male with dreadlocks and searing a gray sweatshirt or coat and black pants, eluded officers after flipping a rented black Jeep Liberty underneath the North Old Carriage Road bridge.

A friend of mine and I were talking the other day about life in general. I have been concerned for quite some time about his soul. But I was afraid to ask him about it for fear that the question would divide us.
I kept telling myself that I could do more good by trying to show him a godly lifestyle than I ever could by popping the question and driving him away.
A recent telephone call from another friend suggested that I might be wrong.

Critics often ask, "Why was there not more written between the resurrection and the writing of the letters of Paul starting in 48-50 A.D.?" How helpful would it be to have a few documents written in 35, 38, or 40 A.D.? Concerning this time gap, we can perhaps gain some insight by looking at some internal evidence. It is essential to stop for a moment and consider a couple of bib-lical passages that shed some light on this document gap: why does it exist, and how can it be ex-plained?

Prayer and Courage in Nehemiah 1: A Blueprint for Bold Faith
The opening chapter of Nehemiah is one of Scripture's most compelling portraits of how prayer fuels courage. Before Nehemiah ever lifted a stone, confronted an enemy, or stood before a king, he knelt before God. His story begins not with action but with anguish, not with strategy but with surrender. Nehemiah 1 shows us that courage is not the absence of fear; it is the presence of God sought through prayer.

Congratulations to Scott and Abby Wilkerson who were baptized Sunday, Feb. 8 at Red Oak Baptist Church.
Kingdom Heirs in concert at Red Oak Baptist Church. Concert will be on Saturday, Feb. 14. Doors open at 4 p.m. and concert begins at 5 p.m. in the Family Life Center. All are welcome.
The Area Wide WMU Spring Meeting will be Monday, March 9 at West Edgecombe Baptist Church at 13821 Hwy 43 in Rocky Mount.

Assault on a female reported at 1005 Bloomery Rd., Bailey on 1/30/26
Assault reported at 1011 Red Oak Rd., Nashville on 1/25/26
Obtain property by false pretense reported at 11241 Old Middlesex Rd., Middlesex on 1/29/26
Motor vehicle theft-all other vehicles reported at 1357 Devan Lane, Nashville on 1/28/26

Herson Lopez and Heidi Claribel Garcia Luna to NC Vrev, LLC; 216 South Tillery Street, Rocky Mount; $74,500
NC Vrev, LLC to MGK Partners, LLC; 216 South Tillery Street, Rocky Mount; $86,500
East Coast Timberland, Inc. to POP Homes-RDU, LLC; Lancaster Place, Section 1, Lots 1-12
Patsy J. Stone and Jack T. Stone Jr. to Amir Said; 963 West Raleigh Boulevard, Rocky Mount

The Cpl. Suzi Sannes Detachment of the Marine Corps League presented a Community Service Award to Super Flame Gas Co., Inc. on February 5, 2026. Gary Moore stated the award was for "contributions and outstanding support within our community and the Marine Corps League." He continued, "Your time and efforts have greatly contributed to the continuing growth and presence not only within our community but the areas beyond. In keeping with the highest standards and traditions of the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps League, it is my honor to present you with this award."

The Nash County Teenage Republicans met on February 7th at 6:30 p.m., featuring special guest speakers North Carolina State Senator Lisa Stone Barnes and DeLeon Parker, Republican candidate for Nash County Commissioner in District 5.
Senator Barnes shared highlights from her work in the NC Senate, described daily life as a senator, explained how teenagers can get involved in politics, and offered insights on running for office in a competitive district.

This workshop explores how UAVs are transforming modern agriculture--from a once "high-tech hobby" into essential farm equipment. Drones are highly versatile tools, capable of applying herbicides for targeted weed control, spreading seed across pastures, and much more. Participants will also learn what it takes to become a licensed UAV operator.
The event will be held at the East Carolina Agriculture and Education Center, 1175 Kingsboro Rd, Rocky Mount.

N.C. Cooperative Extension Summer Internship applications deadline is Feb. 18, 2026 Cooperative Extension at NC A&T State University is offering a 11-week paid internship program for full-time college students from May 18th through July 31st. The program offers hands-on experience that connects classroom learning to real-world impacts. The assignment will reflect Cooperative Extension's four key program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Community and Rural Development; Family and Consumer Sciences; 4-H Youth Development

ROCKY MOUNT - The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has announced that extended early-morning hours at 90 driver license offices will end this week due to the exhaustion of federal funding provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Fund (SFRF) grant.
These offices have opened at 7 a.m. instead of the standard 8 a.m. to provide additional customer service time and help address elevated demand for driver license and ID services.

Damien Wozniak of Nashville was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2025.
A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.

Nash County Public Schools honored teachers who exceeded growth at the February Board of Education meeting, held in the Rocky Mount High School Black Box Theater.
Superintendent Dr. Steven Ellis emphasized the importance of spotlighting the educators who drive student success. "Our teachers are the ones making it happen in the classrooms. Their work deserves to be seen and celebrated." He pushed to ensure the recognition felt meaningful, not like another box to check.

Nashville
FEB. 10: Nashville Baptist Church, 512 E. Washington St., Nashville (1:30 p.m. -6 p.m.)
FEB. 19: Nash County Senior Center, 103 N. Alston Street, Nashville (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)