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Board agrees to sell land to CVS
Nashville’s Board quickly approved the sale of property to CVS Pharmacy during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
A public hearing was held on the sale last Wednesday. During the hearing, town attorney Liz Fairman told board members that the proper steps had been followed to sell the piece of land. “We have followed all the steps necessary for the town to do a privately negotiated sale,” Fairman said. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer - 3 opinions posted

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Nancy Harrison sits with her dog, Rosie, and one of her many turtles on a brick patio she constructed herself in just five days.
200 years restored in patio creation
Nancy Harrison doesn’t like to sit still, unless it’s in her own backyard. Even then, the 79-year-old Rocky Mount resident is thinking up new, creative ideas to tackle. Once Harrison comes up with an idea, it doesn’t take her long to make it happen. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer - 2 opinions posted

Domestic dispute leads to stabbing
A domestic dispute at Stoney Creek Commons in Nashville led to a man being stabbed in the chest over Labor Day weekend.  More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

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Annual Firefighter’s Day set for Sept. 15
Downtown Nashville will be filled with area fireman Saturday, September 15 as Nashville’s Fire District Auxiliary sponsors the fifth annual Firefighter’s Day.
Last year’s event brought out 26 departments from 13 counties and Nashville Fire Chief Tim Pope hopes this year’s will be even better. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Authorities arrest VA man after car chase
A Suffolk, Virginia man led Nash County authorities on a high speed chase after eluding a stop on I-95.  More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

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NASH Volunteer Appreciation
The NASH celebrated volunteers at its second annual Volunteer Appreciation Social on Friday, August 17. Three people were awarded for going above and beyond the call of duty though everyone in attendance was applauded for giving their time and energy to various programs at The NASH. Pictured right, Sam and Barbara Mayo, say a few words after being named Volunteers of the Year for home delivered meals. The Mayo’s deliver meals in the Castalia area and have been with the program since its inception. More ...

 Local News

Nashville Board adopts ordinance to establish water conservation
Nashville’s Board approved an ordinance that will give the Police Department authority to enforce water conservation measures during its regular meeting Tuesday night. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

Bass, Rice unite in marraige
Sara Catherine Bass and Brian Keith Rice were united in marriage on July 21, 2007 at Ephesus Baptist Church in Spring Hope. The Rev. Clark Rounds officiated the 6 p.m. ceremony. More ...

Perry, Hyde marry
Reagan Nicole Perry and Frankie Lee Hyde were united in marriage on May 12, 2007, at Farmington Heights Church of God. Melvin Barnette officiated at the 3 p.m. ceremony. More ...

MILITARY NEWS
Marine Corps Reserve Pvt. Jermel D. Ward, a 2006 graduate of Southern Nash Senior High School, Bailey, N. C., recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. More ...

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Rebecca Davis and Jonathan Turner of Nashville announce the birth of a son, Lucus Jonathan Turner, on Aug. 27, 2007 at Nash General Hospital. He weighed 11 pounds, 3 ounces and was 22 1/2 inches long.  More ...

Peachtree Community News
On Sunday morning, Christiana Whitehouse Sugg, a graduate of the Theological Seminary at Campbell University, filled the pulpit in her father’s absence. Her sermon topic was “The Steadfast Love of God” based on scripture from Psalms 136, 137, 138. More ...
By BARBARA HARDISON

Mt. Zion FWB ChurchNews
Monday is a holiday, Labor Day, therefore I must get my article in early. I don’t have the pastor’s message to share, so I’ll share one of my own. More ...
By ROSALENE BASS

Working faith essential
Christians have always had a high work ethic. The annual celebration of Labor Day, the first Monday of September each year, reflects this. Hard work can raise our standard of living and provide the necessities of life. More ...
By Dr. Dennis Prutow

Ephesus Community News
Rev. Tony Futrell’s message on Sunday was concerning “What a great God we have daily,” taken from Romans 8:31-39. More ...
By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS

MILITARY NEWS
Air Force Airman 1st Class Rodney L. Arrington has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More ...

Golf tournament to benefit Duke Children’s Hospital
A Rocky Mount man is on a mission to raise money for Duke Children’s Hospital. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer

RMPD recognizes 19 employees, names Police Officer of the Year
ROCKY MOUNT - The Rocky Mount Police Department recognized 19 promoted employees as well as the Police Officer of the Year, the Civilian Police Employee of the Year and the Telecommunicator of the Year at a special ceremony in July at the Business & Industry Center at Nash Community College (522 N. Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount).  More ...

Wound Care Center opens at NHCS
Shortly after a ribbon-cutting ceremony heralded the official opening of the Nash Wound Care Center recently, patients were ready to begin treatment to help heal problem wounds; more than 20 patients were scheduled for appointments the week of the ribbon cutting. More ...

Southern Bank sponsors NRMPS new teacher orientation
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools recently welcomed 27 Initially Licensed Teachers (ILTs) during a 3-day orientation and training held at Rose Hill Conference Center. The retreat was hosted and sponsored by Southern Bank. More ...

Agriculture Commissioner Troxler encourages farmers to bale corn and soybean fodder for feed
RALEIGH – With livestock farmers facing a “hay emergency” because of the drought, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today encouraged corn and soybean farmers to consider baling their stalks and plants for use as animal feed. More ...

 Editorials

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PIN number, how about this crowbar
Let’s just say, I know how the guy feels.
And I think most of you probably do, too.
A man was attempting to checkout at a self service station at a Home Depot in Seattle. Apparently, somewhere along the way, he hit a wrong key and the machine started giving him commands in Spanish. More ...
Mike Brantley

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Hiking is for the dogs
To celebrate Labor Day this year, my husband and I cleaned our house and did lots of yard work. On Sunday, we took our dogs to Medoc Mountain State Park and went on a one-mile hiking adventure. I must admit, the idea was all mine and though I had a good time, hiking is not my cup of tea. But, as I told my husband, we need to find dog friendly things to do every now and then so off we went. We even bought our dogs little backpacks so they could carry water for everyone.  More ...
Amanda Clark

 Sports

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Knights’ Time
BUNN -- ‘‘Somebody stop that little boy!’’
Those were the words of Bunn High School soccer keeper Juan Villalvazo after yet another dose of heroics from Northern Nash midfielder Isiah Gonzales. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter

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Southern picks up decision
STANHOPE -- Southern Nash potted two goals in the second half and went on to defeat Wilson Beddingfield 2-1 last week in boys prep soccer action.
The conquest was the first of the season for the Firebirds, coached by respected mentor Jeremy Perry. Southern Nash is now 1-3 on the campaign. More ...
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Wesleyan defeated by Wesley
DOVER, DEL. -- The North Carolina Wesleyan football team kicked off its 2007 season with high expectations last Saturday. More ...
From Staff Reports

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Mudcats end SL campaign
ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats (32-38) ended their season on a positive note Monday afternoon, knocking off the Tennessee Smokies (37-33) by a 4-3 final at Five County Stadium. More ...
From Staff Reports

High School Grid Scores
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Listed are last week’s North Carolina high school football results: More ...
From Staff Reports

 Entertainment

David Dyer and the Crooked Smile Band returns to Nash Arts venue
NASHVILLE - Nash Arts recently announced the return of “David Dyer and the Crooked Smile Band “on Saturday, September 22, 2007. More ...

Mims Gallery exhibit
Southern Elegance is Eric McRay’s second art exhibition at the Mims Gallery at NC Wesleyan College and will feature recent landscapes by one of NC’s great contemporary artists. More ...


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