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RED OAK - Town officials have signed on the dotted line for a contract with Pike Engineering to continue street lighting improvements, investing just over $17,000 for more work on Red Oak Battleboro Road.
Town council members took action at their Oct. 12th meeting after reviewing documents submitted by Cerrian Johnson, Power Engineering Technologist with Pike Engineering. Upfront charges to cover seven wood poles and LED replacements amount to $17,286, while monthly charges are listed at $440.81 but could be "subject to change according to Duke Energy's rate schedule."

NASHVILLE - The new Southern Nash Middle School, presently being built northwest of Southern Nash High School near the intersection of NC 581 and NC 97, is six months behind on construction; that will likely delay its planned opening from August 2027 to January 2028.
Angie Miller, Special Assistant of Auxiliary Services, Operations and Athletics, shared the news at an Oct. 26th Nash County Public Schools board of education committee meeting.

NASHVILLE- Just hours after three retiring commissioners were celebrated with fanfare and accolades Monday, the appointment of one to fill a vacancy on a citizen committee met with some opposition and resulted in a split vote.
Robbie B. Davis, Fred Belfield and Wayne Outlaw were each honored with a framed resolution of appreciation for their service as county commissioners during the early part of a five-hour marathon meeting Nov. 2nd.

ROCKY MOUNT- Nash County Commissioner Fred Belfield was recognized with an award by the Nash County Democratic Party Saturday, with it pointed out that Belfield, who has served as an elected official for 28 years, has never been opposed in office.
Belfield, chuckling, said he had always been told that nobody wanted to run against him because he'd done a good job "and there was no need to replace him."

ROCKY MOUNT- Former Nashville councilman, the late Xavien Harrison, has been honored with an award in his name from the Nash County Democratic Party.
Morris Roberson, 1st Vice Chair for the Nash Democratic Party, announced the creation of "The Xavien Harrison Cornerstone Precinct Award" at the Oct. 10th Nash County Democratic Banquet, held at Nash Community College.
Harrison, Roberson said, chaired the Nashville Precinct from February 2024 until his passing on August 11, 2026.

Elks Lodge members work to arrange 15 'Welcome Home' kits to be given to local veterans who are moving into new lodgings. The Elks' effort was in partnership with the VA, who in turn partner with Tunnels to Towers in assisting veterans with their first month's rent and deposit. The Welcome Home kits provide them with essentials needed in setting up the home such as kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, laundry and cleaning supplies.

American Legion Post 110 members thank Cliff Joyner for sponsoring the monthly Post 110 veteran spotlight in The Nashville Graphic. Members presented Joyner with an appreciation award. Graphic photo by Nancy M. West

Nash Correctional goes pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The group are members of the Nash Correctional Women's Leadership Committee. They were walking downtown Nashville in pink tutus on Thursday Oct. 29th to promote Breast Cancer awareness. The group sells T-shirts each year for the purpose, donating the proceeds to different organizations that benefit women: this year, the Women's Center in Rocky Mount. Past recipients have been My Sister's House and the Bassett Center, as well as staff affected by the disease.

"So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him." (I Samuel 17:50)
One of the most influential Christians in my life is an attorney with whom I once worked.
When we were in Atlanta on a business trip in the late 1980's, I took him to a favorite restaurant of mine. I was not saved at the time. In fact, salvation would not come my way for another two years.

Almost all people who have lived through a Near Death Experience (NDE) report participating in a particular series of events. While the details of each case vary among individuals, they generally begin with a feeling of separation of the consciousness (soul) from the physical body, followed by the soul "hovering over" the scene. This is followed by traveling through a tunnel while moving toward a great light. Then comes a joyful gathering with deceased friends and relatives. After that, most NDErs report meeting Jesus or God while undergoing a "life review."

Congratulations to Randall and Paige Cribb, and big sister, Chandler, on the birth of their daughter and sister, Stuart Elizabeth Cribb born on October 6! Proud grandparents are Brian and Kelly Hill.
Local author, Suzy Pearce, has a new children's book just released! "Earl's New Job" features the cute and lovable Earl the Squirrel! Earl is excited to to start a new job as a handyman, helping fix things that need fixing!

The UNC Health Nash Foundation invites the community to take part in its annual Lights of Love campaign, a holiday tradition that honors and celebrates loved ones during the holiday season.
Through Lights of Love, community members can make a gift to the UNC Health Nash Foundation in honor or memory of someone special. Each gift serves as a meaningful tribute while helping support the Foundation's efforts to strengthen its programs that impact the community beyond the walls of the hospital. Donations are open now through November 13.

NASHVILLE - As the weather shifts, many of us are flipping the switches at home from "cool" to "warm,"- but some Nash households may not have that luxury if they are unable to pay their light bills.
Two federal programs administered through Nash County's Department of Social Services are designed to provide help with that.
One, LIEAP, provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills.

Birchwood Drive,Nashville 10/11/2026; DWI;Poss CS Prison/Jail; Poss Marijuana <1/2 oz; Speeding
131 Nashville Commons 10/13/2026: Larceny Misdemeanor
Barnes Court, Nashville 10/12/2026: Rape-2nd Degree
234 W. Washington St., Nashville 10/13/2026: Hit & Run-Misd Fail to Stop
100 East Evans Street, Nashville 10/14/2026: Larceny Misdemeanor

10696 E NC 97, Rocky Mount 10/13/2026: Larceny From Merchant; Remove/Dest/Deact Anti-Theft
11374 Red Oak Battleboro Rd 10/16/2026: Attempt to Obtain Property by False Pretenses
13152 Bellamy Mill Rd, Whitakers 10/12/2026: Financial Transaction Card Fraud
1460 N NC 581, Spring Hope 10/16/2026: Larceny Felony
1814 Green Valley Ln, Rocky Mount 10/12/2026: MV Theft- All Other Vehicles

Mauriceo Johnson and Jessica Seigle to Nunez Construction & Associates, LLC; Highland Park, Block 1, Lot 2; $7,000
Gregory Pittman and Sheila P. Pittman to Gregory and Sheila Pittman Living Trust, Gregory Pittman, Sheila Pittman, Gregory Lee Pittman and Sheila Powell Pittman; 1024 Ridgemeadow Lane, Rocky Mount
Anny R. Cooper and Kandice Fleming to Sylvester Earl Cooper; 4905 Massengale Road, Whitakers
Starlight Homes North Carolina, LLC to Christopher Adams Richardson; Cardinal Woods, Phase 1, Lot 104; $265,000

ROCKY MOUNT- Two Nash County departments are partnering to offer a Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats at the Pet Connection Center November 14th.
Up to 125 dogs can receive free Distemper and Rabies vaccines, while up to 125 cats can receive free HCP and Rabies vaccines.
Angela Manning, Nash Public Health Director, told about the event at the Oct. 15th Human Services Board meeting. Nash Health is providing the Rabies vaccines in response to two recent rabid raccoons recently found, the first within the town borders of Nashville and the second in the area of Spring Hope.