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NASHVILLE - Nash County's Deputy Fire Marshal, Chase Taylor of Red Oak, has added an international certification to his already significant training: Taylor is now designated a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) International.
"NAFI's Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) program is an international registry that recognizes qualified fire and explosion investigators.

BUSINESS OF THE SEASON - The Nashville Chamber of Commerce honors Madelyn's Flowers & Gifts with the Spring Business of the Season Award. Pictured, left to right: Chamber President Cliff Joyner, Kaylan Collie (owner of Madelyn's) and Diane Taylor, chamber board member.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office has two college scholarship opportunities available for high school Seniors, with the deadline to apply May 1.
The scholarships are intended for students in Nash County public schools who intend to pursue a career in public safety, including law enforcement, fire services, EMS or nursing.

Found property reported at 100 N. Boddie St., Nashville on 3/13/26
Larceny of a firearm reported at 10601 E. NC 97, Rocky Mount on 3/8/26
Damage to personal property reported at 11028 Smith Rd., Middlesex on 3/12/26
Damage to personal property reported at 12033 Anderson Rd., Spring Hope on 3/9/26

Found property reported at Barnes St./Cross St., Nashville on 3/25/26
Breaking or entering into or breaking out of motor vehicle(s) reported at 815 E. Washington St., Nashville on 3/26/26
Warrant service at 920 Eastern Ave., Nashville on 3/25/26
Breaking or entering into or breaking out of motor vehicle(s) reported at 404 Hearthstone Dr., Nashville on 3/22/26

NASHVILLE - Nash County commissioners have presented quite the "wish list" to state legislators, listing ten areas of requested funding or support to enrich the lives of people living or working in Nash County.
Meeting with Senator Lisa Barnes, Rep. Allen Chesser and Rep. Dante Pittman March 24th for the annual Nash County Legislative Dinner at the Nashville Exchange, the board of commissioners were short two members - Robbie Davis and Gwen Wilkins

The immortal words of John the Baptist, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand," had a great deal to do with my own salvation.
While sitting on the back porch of a friend's house late one evening in 1991, I heard those words just a few days before I was saved. There was a grove of trees out behind his home. The voice seemed to come directly over top of them. Where could it be coming from?
Later, I learned that two young men said they felt led to put a loudspeaker on the back of their pickup and ride through the countryside.

We have engaged with Bart Ehrman in past articles. He has been one of the most prolific critics of Christianity over the last 20 years, and we have considered several of his arguments when looking at the Christian resurrection narrative. It is Ehrman who claims the resurrection accounts in the Gospels are written long after the actual event, that the Christian resurrection narrative violates Ockham's razor, and that the Gospels are deceptive Christian propaganda.
However, there is one criticism that he has made very popular in recent years.

1 Peter 1:3-4 ESV
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you"
Christians were under severe persecution as Peter wrote this letter. Persecution was a horrible reality for the early church. Peter wanted to urge the Christians to hold fast and remember the sufferings of Jesus.

Women in Action missions group of Red Oak Baptist Church will meet on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the main building of the church.
April is the month for the Food Roundup for the Baptist Children's Homes of NC. Red Oak Baptist Church will kick off the roundup on Sunday, April 12. Items will be collected through April 26.
Women in Action will be hosting a Missions Celebration for ladies, on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Jackson Ream, a senior at Faith Christian School, has officially earned the prestigious Freedom Award, achieving the ultimate rank of Freedom Rangeman.
A founding member of Trail Life USA Troop NC-0834 at First Baptist Church, Jackson began his journey in 2014 as a six-year-old in the Fox patrol. Over the past twelve years, he has demonstrated unwavering dedication, successfully earning every rank available in the program.
To celebrate this significant milestone, a Freedom Award Court of Honor ceremony will be held for Jackson on Sunday, April 26th at 2:30 p.m. at Christ Covenant Church (cccrm.org) in Rocky Mount.

Oak Level Ruritan Club members pictured (left to right) are: Michael Davis, Frank Bozelle, Rodger Bowen, John Denton, Debra Pridgen, Thaxton Rowland, and Dwight Harper. They received pins recognizing their years of service ranging from 5 - 51 years. Contributed photo

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has announed a new online service allowing eligible customers aged 18 and older to upgrade their Level 2 Limited Provisional License to a full Class C driver license online, without an in-office visit.
"This online upgrade is a practical step forward in making DMV services more convenient and efficient for North Carolinians," said NCDMV Commissioner Paul Tine.

COMMERCIAL PERMITS
Addition; 7261 Hoyt Rd, Middlesex; Chrystal Fisher, Licensed Contractor TEPDB OPCO, LLC; $30,000
Addition; 968 Aventon Gin Rd., Whitakers; Amber Morrow; Licensed Contractor Cell Site Technologies, Inc.; $29,000
Miscellaneous; 5730 Red Oak Rd, Battleboro; Donald Poland, Licensed Contractor Donald Poland; $1,000

WJH, LLC to Pablo Enrique Lopez Paredes and Maria Jacqueline Olvera Medina; 7001 Moss Creek Way, Rocky Mount; $262,000
Building Shalom Incorporated to Renewed Hope Living, LLC; property in Rocky Mount
Building Shalom Incorporated to Renewed Hope Living, LLC; property in Rocky Mount
Morganshire Partners, LLC to Terry K. Meares; Morganshire, Section 9, Lot 47; $65,000

Spring Hope Mayor Kyle Pritchard shows off a color board for the Depot, with council members choosing the main color, a tan called "Buckram Binding," at their April 6 meeting. The trim colors for doors and windows, maroon and green, had apparently been chosen prior to the meeting. Painting is scheduled to start within the next two weeks.