Editorials

You probably haven't noticed, since no one is talking about it all, but America turns 250 years old this week.
I mean, she's technically older, but like we should always do with sassy women of a certain age, let her have whatever number she wants.
IMPORTANT CONTENT WARNING: I'm one of those folks who loves the United States, thinks patriotism is a good thing, that the flag ought to be respected and that there is a such thing as American Exceptionalism. If you think this country is the worst place in the world, you might want to go ahead and put this section down for the dog. You might also consider getting out more.

America is celebrating its 250th birthday and there's quite a bit happening around Nash County. This weekend is filled with lots to do in Castalia on the Fourth and in Spring Hope on July 5th. Later in the month, July 24-25, Momeyer welcomes the Freedom 250 Truck.
Looking back in time, and a little reminiscing through The Nashville Graphic archives, it seems there was an enormous display of faith in our country's future in 1976 when celebrating its 200th birthday. Graphic Publisher Mr. Tom Wilson penned in a July 12, 1976 editorial, "If there was a dominant theme in the nation's celebration of its Bicentennial during the weekend, it was the twin theme of pride in America's achievements and faith in her future."

Samuel Batchelor (b.1748 Norfolk Co. VA- d. August 1827 Nash Co. NC). was a patriot from Nash County who fought in the Revolutionary War.
Samuel would serve in the Revolutionary War with the Halifax County Regiment of the North Carolina Militia. This regiment would participate in several battles and skirmishes throughout the war.

This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on July 22, 1976. Marshall Baines, left, a Nash County tobacco farmer, Jim Stephenson, center, Nash County farm agent, and Calvin Horne, Nash County tobacco farmer, discuss that year's crop at the Horne and Walston farm located west of Rocky Mount.