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Nash declared disaster county by USDA
Nash County farmers will feel the effects of the current drought for months to come but Extension Agent Charlie Tyson said help may be on the way.
Recently, the United States Department of Agriculture declared Nash County a disaster county, which will enable farmers with significant loss to qualify for low interest loans. Nash County is one of 85 North Carolina counties declared a disaster county. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Contracts awarded for water project
Because of recent water shortages throughout Nash County, phase one of Nash County’s Regional Water System will get an early start. The Nash County Board, acting as the Nash Central Water and Sewer District Board, awarded two contracts last week during a recessed meeting. Work is slated to start in a few weeks with a 60-day construction period. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Castalia resident named Postmaster in Sharpsburg
Castalia resident Jeanette Evans first began her postal career in 1986 working four hours a week in Castalia’s Post Office. Now, 21 years later, Evans is serving as the boss in Sharpsburg’s Post Office.
Evans said she doesn’t consider herself boss but instead a co-worker and friend.
On Thursday, September 12, a host of co-workers and friends throughout Nash County attended Evans’ Postmaster installation ceremony at the Sharpsburg Post Office. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Dead body found in woods in Middlesex
The body of a Hispanic man from Zebulon was found dead Friday afternoon in Middlesex.
According to Lt. Pat Joyner of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, the body of 46-year-old Ciriaco Medrano Ponce was found in the edge of the woods, approximately 10 feet off the shoulder of Bryant Road in Middlesex. Joyner said a few men had pulled over to use the bathroom and smelled a foul odor. They found the body and called law enforcement. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer - 1 opinion posted |
FIREFIGHTER’S DAY
Fifteen area fire departments came together for some friendly competition at the Fifth Annual Nashville Firefighter’s Day on Saturday. The day included several competitions among both junior and senior members of fire departments. Pictured, Coopers Junior Firefighter Jacob Jones works hard to win a game of Tug of War against Pilot’s Junior Fire Department. Coopers Junior Team 1 won the overall Tug of War competition. More ...
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Castalia Town Council studies costs of adding sewer service
The Town of Castalia is at a crossroads, needing to make decisions about adding sewer services and updating its water services.
The town’s water system was built in 1987 and is in need of updating and repair. The town currently has no infrastructure for a sewer system. More ...
By Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher |
Local schools participate in “R U Buckled”
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program announced that 178 high schools across the state are participating in a program to encourage seat belt use among student drivers and passengers. Among the schools participating are Northern Nash Senior High School and Rocky Mount Preparatory School. More ...
1 opinion posted |
MILITARY NEWS
Marine Corps Pvt. Stephen F. Holzworth, son of Mary Beth and Pete D. Holzworth of Rocky Mount, 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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Overton, Smith marry
Kimberly Michelle Overton and Steven Craig Smith were united in marriage on Sept. 15, 2007, at Englewood United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Wenberg officiated the 3 p.m. ceremony. More ...
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ENGAGED
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ray Johnson, III of Clarkton and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Perry McDougald of Raleigh announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Damara McDougald of Raleigh, to Jeffrey Scott Stallings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lamont Stallings of Greenville. The wedding is planned for Dec. 29 at the Long View Center in Raleigh. More ...
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Local sites available for NC Big Sweep
Final preparations are under way for the International Coastal Cleanup, a global effort to rid the environment of debris. Last year, nearly 360,000 international volunteers from 68 nations participated in this worldwide cleanup. In North Carolina, more than 14,000 volunteers cleaned almost 2,500 miles and retrieved more than 540,000 pounds of debris during the 2006 North Carolina Big Sweep, the North Carolina component of the ICC. More ...
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Strickland named to ‘Great 100 Inc.’
When she was 12 years old, Mary Strickland had to write a school English paper on the topic of what she wanted to do when she grew up. While many at that age may still be working through the fantasies of becoming movie stars, Strickland was already moving toward a choice that she says was much more than a career---it was a calling. More ...
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Fifth annual Nashville Firefighter’s Day
The fifth annual Nashville Firefighter’s Day brought out 15 Fire Departments from several North Carolina counties.
Competitions between departments went on throughout the day between both Junior and Senior Fire Department members. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Mt. Zion FWB Church News
The pretty white mum that graced the altar table was given by Alton and Wilma Wester in memory of their son, Rick. Thank you. More ...
By ROSALENE BASS |
Beulah Community News
We had another great service at Beulah Church of Christ this week. Our minister, Daniel West, brought us another great sermon, “Are You Free From Condemnation?” More ...
By WILMA ENROUGHTY |
Red Oak Community News
Congratulations to Jim and Rachel Upchurch in the recent addition to their family of Isaiah Timothy Upchurch, born Aug. 21. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces! More ...
By SUZY PEARCE |
Access to the Father
It is almost impossible to get an appointment to see the president. If you are not a government official, part of his staff or a foreign dignitary, forget it. You have no access to the Oval Office. More ...
By DR. DENNIS PRUTOW |
Ephesus Community News
Homecoming was held at Ephesus Church on Sunday morning with Rev. Ronald Arndt as guest speaker. He told of some good memories during his pastorate here. His wife, Donnell, children, Jimmie and family and Debbie and family came with him. More ...
By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS |
Peachtree Community News
It was good to have Pastor Whitehouse back in his place in the pulpit on Sunday Morning. He expressed his appreciation to the congregation for all of the prayers, calls, food and other gestures of concern during the time of his surgery and recovery. More ...
By BARBARA HARDISON |
Two rants this week for the price of one
It’s official, September is the month of rants after all.
The Soapbox has provoked, prodded, cajoled, ripped off, ripped on, angered, saddened to the point we have to just get some things off our collective chests. More ...
Mike Brantley |
Some states say baggy pants should be a crime
Be careful what you wear because you could end up in jail. That’s the message several states across the US are trying to get out to their citizens. The crime: wearing baggy pants. More ...
Amanda Clark - 3 opinions posted |
Burning ban lifted, but let’s use common sense
Today’s story in The Graphic regarding the drought reports that Nash County is one of 85 counties in North Carolina that was declared as a disaster area Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to the drought. More ...
Jo Anne Cooper |
Rolling Past RR
NASHVILLE - Home is where the heart is -- and the touchdowns -- for the Nashville Hornets’ football squads.
Last Saturday at The Hornets’ Nest, Nashville opened its home youth football schedule in style, winning both the JV and varsity matchups against the Rock Ridge Raiders. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter |
Bulldogs convince on court
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central stepped out of league action Monday and came away with a 7-2 home decision over Wilson Beddingfield in a girls tennis matchup at the NC courts.
The Bulldogs won five of six singles matches and two of three doubles matches to up their mark to 5-5 overall. Nash Central is 2-2 in the NEW-6 Conference. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter |
Nash Central a soccer winner versus Southern
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central controlled action during a dominant first half, and that would prove to be a fortuitous thing for the Bulldogs during Monday’s NEW-6 Conference boys soccer showdown against Southern Nash.
Central rolled to a three-goal lead at halftime, but Southern would rally to make things interesting, only to eventually fall 4-2 at the NC soccer field.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter |
Knights defeated by RMHS
ROCKY MOUNT -- Kingsley McLeod scored a pair of second-half goals as Rocky Mount claimed a hard-fought, 2-1 home victory Monday over rival Northern Nash in a NEW-6 Conference boys soccer matchup. More ...
From Staff Reports |
Rocky Mount stops Hertford
AHOSKIE -- With Rocky Mount traveling northeast to Ahoskie to play sixth-ranked Hertford County, the two top 10 teams were able to avoid most of the adverse weather most N.C. teams faced last Friday night. More ...
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent |
NC Wesleyan stops Emory & Henry
ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan football team picked up its first win of the 2007 season last Saturday, defeating Emory & Henry College by a 20-16 score at the Rocky Mount Athletic Complex. More ...
From Staff Reports |
The Entertainment Scoop
September 22 - David Dyer & The Crooked Smile Band; reception at 7 p.m., concert at 8 p.m.; tickets $12 general public, $10 Nash Arts members. More ...
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Playhouse of Wilson presents world premiere of “The Dixie Swim Club”
CONTRIBUTED - The Playhouse of Wilson has presented many fine productions of classic dramas, hilarious comedies, and favorite musicals throughout its history. In September, its offering of “The Dixie Swim Club” will distinguish it as one of the few community theatre groups to ever have the honor of presenting a world premiere. More ...
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