Editorials

Growing up in southern Nash County, our family doctor was Pilot's own Dr. Durwood Stallings, just across the county line.
This means my first doctor was one of the greatest to ever do it. Not only was the man a genius, he was as gracious, kind and funny as they came.
I remember him telling me once that when he told his daddy he wanted to be a doctor, he was told that he'd pay for medical school if his son would make one promise -- never turn anyone away from being treated, even if they couldn't afford the fee.

Hindsight is 20/20 - an old adage which most always comes home to roost for all of us.
This week, Nash County leaders are looking back at past decisions regarding public safety, taking a swift turn to mull the possibility of moving all county public safety offices to a separate complex. The plan, which somewhat appeared out of nowhere, popped up at the county meeting Monday. Apparently the idea has been discussed during a March public safety committee meeting.

Dear Editor:
As I read the article in The Nashville Graphic, dated April 2, 2026, concerning the protest against the Rocky Mount water and sewer rate increase, I was appalled to find out that the citizens of Nashville could possibly be just another victim of the poor professionalism and leadership ability in Rocky Mount in running the city finances properly. This is not my opinion, but fact. .... according to the information given in The Nashville Graphic article.

This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on November 7, 1968. These three northern Nash High School girls were the top three contestants in the voting by the Northern student body for homecoming queen.