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NASHVILLE - As promised last month, Nash commissioners have formally passed a resolution to ask the state to undo the missing left turn situation at Old Carriage and Sunset, this time sharing their request with every senator and representative in the state.
"I think we've all seen what (the no left turn) has done to the businesses there and what's it done to the motoring public," said Robbie Davis, commissioner, who introduced the resolution at the Nov. 3 commissioners' meeting.

ROCKY MOUNT- A collision between a vehicle and a horse and rider in Rocky Mount sent the rider to the hospital but resulted in euthanasia for the horse, which suffered a broken leg.
According to a redacted copy of the DMV traffic report released by the Rocky Mount Police Department, the accident happened on N. Church Street between Boddie Court and Sullivan lane on Friday, Nov. 7.

NASHVILLE - A proposed 46-lot housing subdivision off W. Hornes Church Road northeast of Bailey has been shot down, its request for conditional rezoning denied in a split vote by Nash County commissioners Nov. 3rd.
The C.T. Williams corporation requested rezoning for 44 undeveloped acres on the west side of W. Hornes Church Road, owned by Joan Joyner Taylor, to be switched from its current 40,000 square feet lot size to single-family RA-30-CZ, a more dense development.

NASHVILLE - A 406-acre chunk of land that butts up against Red Oak's municipal limits will be considered by county commissioners for general rezoning, even without a sketch plan for potential development.
The subject property, owned by Becky D. Smith and located on the north side of Red Oak Battleboro Road, east of the town of Red Oak Line, is currently split between two zoning districts;

NASHVILLE - A waiver request for a new 32-lot subdivision near the Nash-Wilson County line near the Bloomery Swamp has been approved by Nash Commissioners, with the waiver needed for a longer-than-usual new interior road.
Owned by the Barnes Land Corporation and located on the south side of Friday Road, Sims, and dubbed the Friday Cove subdivision, the land parcel is surrounded on three sides by water, including the Bloomery Swamp to the south and riparian waterways (streams) and ponds to either side.

Roland Harper celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends during a party held at Coopers Ruritan Club. Harper was born Nov. 12, 1935. He took over his father's business as a wholesale plant nursery in 1963, retiring in 1999. Today the business, Harper's Nursery, is operated by his son, Mike Harper. In addition to his son, Roland has one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

NASHVILLE- The seat for Whitakers' third commissioner seat- where there was a tie vote between challenger John Ford and incumbent commissioner Janice Bellamy- was decided by lot Nov. 17 during a Board of Elections meeting.
John Ford was the winner, his name drawn out of a box by Cole Strickland, Soil and Water Director, who was asked to do the job by John Kearney, Elections Director. Bellamy's name was the only other one in the box, both names written on plastic chips.

My wife and I attended the National Quartet Convention in September. It is a week-long event that features hundreds of southern gospel groups as well as numerous nationally recognized ministers.
If you are unfamiliar with this genre of music, it is well represented by the songwriter, Bill Gaither. Mr. Gaither has written thousands of songs. Two of his most recognized ones are "He Touched Me" and "Because He Lives".

I am sure we have all asked someone how they were doing, and then after they got through telling us the truth, we said to ourselves, I didn't ask for all of that. Sometimes we just ask the question because it's the culturally accepted thing to do, but all of us should ask ourselves if we truly care for others. Let's consider Nehemiah 1:1-3.
[1] The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah.

Before we investigate the historical resurrection claim that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead, something more must be said about the Gospels here. We had said early on that in order to have a conversation about the existence of God and the truthfulness of Christianity, some common ground must be sought and claimed if the Christian and the unbeliever are going to have any meaningful conversation about religious things. This holds especially true for religious conversations with the Bible skeptics like "Michael." Where do we find common ground?

Women in Action met at Red Oak Baptist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The missions group supported My Sister's House again this year by providing Christmas gifts for a family. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
The youth and children are currently selling car wash coupons for Tidal Wave Auto Spa. Coupons are $10 each good for one $30 Graph - X4 car wash. They will be selling these through November and proceeds support the youth and children attending summer camps.

The East Carolina Council, Scouting America, and its Northern District have announced that Beth Covolo, Rocky Mount Academy's Head of School, was presented with the 2025 Tar River Region Distinguished Citizen Award.
"Beth Covolo is being recognized for a lifetime of leadership and generosity to the local Scouting program in Rocky Mount and surrounding communities.

Joe Rudy Perry Sr. and Patricia Burgess Perry to Perry Revocable Living Trust, Joe Rudy Perry Sr. and Patricia Burgess Perry; 5.18 acres
B.E.R. Trading Company, LLC to Thankful Spirit, LLP; property along West Haven Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Jacqueline Evans Hunter to Jacqueline Evans Hunter and Jermaine Evans; 1368 North Old Franklin Road and 1392 North Old Franklin Road, Spring Hope
Christy Bailey and Christy H. Lamm to Johnathan Lamm; 3.86 acres

Resisting arrest/hinder and delay; DWI; fail to maintain lane control; yield right of way turning left; Washington St., Nashville; 10/20/25
Financial transaction card fraud; obtain property by false pretense; East Evans Dr., Nashville; 10/20/25
Larceny misdemeanor; Nashville Commons Drive, Nashville; 10/21/25
Larceny misdemeanor; East Evans Dr., Nashville; 10/22/25

Financial transaction card fraud reported at 105 Drake St., Nashville on 10/30/25
Larceny felony reported at 11271 Christian Rd., Wilson on 10/27/25
Assault on law enforcement officer at 1616 Corinth Rd., Nashville on 11/1/25
Larceny of dog reported at 2017 Wiley Rd., Spring Hope on 10/29/25

RALEIGH - The N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20% discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel throughout November. The discount applies to the first $500 for all new orders, up to a $100 discount.
"Many veterans and current military members serving to protect our freedoms are also woodland owners who work hard to help keep North Carolina forests healthy and thriving," said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. "This discount is one way we can show our appreciation to those who have given so much."