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NASHVILLE - A proposal to buy six new benches, eight new trash receptables and three dog waste stations, all to be installed within the Downtown Municipal Service District, has been approved- with enthusiasm - by the town council.
"The benches and trash receptacles have been talked about the last eight years!" exclaimed Kate Burns, councilwoman, who, with Mayor Brenda Brown, seemed delighted at the prospect. "It's definitely a necessity."

NASHVILLE - After a two-month hiatus and a contested vote in June from the Nashville Planning board, shipping containers are resurfacing for town council review and possibly a vote August 4.
At issue is a suggested text amendment, under Land Use Regulations, relating to the use and sales of shipping containers, which have not previously been specifically covered in town ordinance.

Rainwater Limited Liability Co. to Brian Ellithorpe and Kristen Jean Ellithorpe; 9946 Bear Run Lane, Middlesex; $380,000
Patrick W. Lamm to Patrick W. Lamm Living Trust and Patrick W. Lamm; 2535 Whitetail Road, Nashville
Patrick Lamm to Patrick W. Lamm Living Trust and Patrick W. Lamm; 3751 Baker Farm Pond Trail, Nashville
Starlight Homes North Carolina, LLC to Henrietta Thomas McKnight; 1554 Pond Overlook Drive, Nashville; $282,000

100 N Boddie St, Nashville; 6/7/26; malicious conduct by prisoner
11544 NC 43, Nashville; 6/8/26; child abuse-misdemeanor
12040 Nada Rd., Zebulon; 6/13/26; assault/ strangulation
135 W Taylor St., Whitakers; 6/10/26 Damage To Real Property

Found property at mile marker 459 US 64 E on 7/1/26
Felony possession synthetic cannabinoid; simple possession schedule VI controlled substance reported at 475 W. Washington St., Nashville on 7/3/26
Assault on a female; misdemeanor crime of domestic violence reported on Sara Dr., Nashville on 6/29/26
Resisting arrest/hinder and delay; fictitious information to officer; seat belt violation reported at 234 W. Washington St., Nashville on 7/4/26

Jesus often used parables in the Bible. The parables helped the people to compare a spiritual truth to something in their life.
Because we don't belong to the culture for the parables were written, we often have trouble apply them in today's world. In other words, the importance of the spiritual truth is easily misunderstood - if not lost altogether.
Robbie told me a story a few years ago that took the form of a modern-day parable. It draws from an incident to which we all can relate.

This week, we continue looking at five biblical reasons why God may allow evil to exist. As part of our survey to better understand the Christian perspective on suffering, we began last week to look at the biblical concept of suffering and evil as punishment for sin. Undoubtedly, suffering and evil as punishment for sin is far and away the most common reason given for God allowing evil and suffering presented in the Bible. In fact, it appears throughout the Bible, from Torah to the prophets, the wisdom to the Gospels, and the epistles to Revelation.

Women in Action missions group of Red Oak Baptist Church will meet on Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the main building.
Make plans now to attend the Area-Wide Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing at West Edgecombe Baptist Church on Saturday, August 15 at 2 p.m. Worship leader will be Tara Jackson, recording artist plus surprises. A love offering will be received. Fundraiser benefits the ministry of Banner Bears. The mission of Banner Bears is to provide the comfort, peace and hope of Jesus Christ to children and seniors who are in traumatic and struggling situations.