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Stage two water restrictions applied
Nash County residents will have to cut back even more on water usage as the City of Rocky Mount issued stage two mandatory water restrictions, effective Monday, September 24. Because of contracts with the city, both the Town of Nashville and Nash County have also implemented stage two restrictions. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Citizens offer tips to improve dropout rates
North Carolina Legislators were on hand at Rocky Mount Senior High School last week to hear Nash County resident’s opinions on how to improve the state’s graduation rate. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools Superintendent Rick McMahon (at right) congratulates Nashville Elementary Principal Beth Lucas (at left) for being named 2007-2008 Principal of the Year. |
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Nashville’s Beth Lucas is Principal of the Year
Nashville Elementary School Principal Beth Lucas will do just about anything to motivate her kids to learn, even if it means kissing a farm animal. As the 06-07 school year wrapped up, Lucas puckered up and proved just how serious she was. Her students had significantly raised their Accelerated Reading Scores and as Lucas promised, she would kiss a pig. But, instead of a pig, Lucas kissed a donkey. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Local organizations to sponsor forums
Nashville residents will have the opportunity to ask their candidates questions on two different occasions, thanks to forums sponsored by the Brooklyn Area Community Watch and Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Thomason is awarded Order of Long Leaf Pine
Jackson Ricky Thomason (pictured in front) was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Monday night by District Court Judge Pell Cooper (sitting in back) on behalf of North Carolina Governor Mike Easley. The award is the highest honor bestowed on a NC Citizen and is awarded to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state. Thomason served many years as a Nashville Firefighter and was instrumental in starting the first responder program here. More ...
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Library set to close for moving
Moving day is quickly approaching for Nashville’s Cooley Library and library patrons are rushing in to get books before the facility closes.
The library will be open through Saturday, September 29. After that, it will be closed for its relocation to the new facility on Church Street. During the moving period, all programs will be stopped. However, the book drop will remain open at the Barnes Street location. More ...
By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Castalia commits to street repair projects
Castalia Commissioners voted to hire Smith Construction to complete much-needed repairs on Church Street and Estelle Street despite the fact that another company actually came in with lower figures for repairing those streets. According to Mayor Elene Leonard, Smith came in with a lower bid overall for a project that would also include repairs to Harrison Street. However, commissioners voted to delay construction work on Harrison until funds were available for that project.
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By Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
RAP grant applications due by Oct. 5
The Regional Artist Project Grant is a grant program that provides financial support to developing professionals by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists. These grants are intended to fund a particular project that will conclude by June 30, 2007. Artists developing a professional career in the arts and who have completed the basic education in his/her art form are encouraged to apply.
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Debu-ette Club kicks off new year
The Rocky Mount Debu-ette Club recently kicked off its 2007-08 year with a Mother-Daughter Tea for the freshman class at Englewood United Methodist Church. The incoming freshman class consists of fifty-five girls and five adult advisors. The advisors, pictured with Executive Board Chair Jean Thompson, will devote the next four years to mentoring the girls through community service projects and helping them become leaders in civic and social events. More ...
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Students, staff and parents pledge to “Change a Light, Change the World”
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools recently kicked off the 2007 ENERGY STAR “Change a Light, Change the World” program as part of the school system’s continuing efforts to save energy and to protect the environment. Progress Energy donated 200 ENERGY STAR fluorescent bulbs for the campaign kickoff and presented them to Nashville Elementary School principal Beth Lucas along with her students and staff. More ...
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MILITARY NEWS
Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Timothy King, whose wife, Charlotte, is the daughter of Carolyn Atkinson of Elm City, and Bill Atkinson recently received a black belt in the Marine Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) while assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161, Forward Operating Base Al Taqaddum, Iraq. More ...
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ENGAGED
Michael and Cora Mozingo announce the engagement of their daughter, Kenan Elizabeth Mozingo, to Jeremy Paul Mattsson, son of Arthur and Charlotte Mattsson. A Nov. 3 wedding is planned at the First Baptist Church in Concord. More ...
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NRMS fails to meet AYP goals in 2006-2007
MIDDLESEX — Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (N-RMS) is one of 112 systems in the state that failed to meet Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) goals for the 2006-07 school year. Only three of the state’s 115 school systems met AYP last year. More ...
By Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent |
Mt. Zion FWB Church News
Today was homecoming at Mt. Zion and we had good attendance, worship service, food and fellowship. There were 106 in Sunday school, including four visitors. We were pleased to have a former interim pastor, Rev. Jessie Canton, and his wife join us for Sunday school and worship service. The beautiful colorful flowers were given by Mt. Zion Woman’s Auxiliary in honor of Homecoming 2007. Thank you. More ...
By ROSALENE BASS |
Castalia Church & Community News
Fall has begun! A great time of year. Time to get your pumpkins, scarecrows, etc. out in the yard. Lots of local farms have decorative items including pumpkins and gourds. Maybe I’ll see you at Fisher’s in Red Oak or Dean’s near Wilson. Have fun pumpkin hunting! More ...
By KATHY FREEMAN-ROBLES |
Red Oak Community News
More than 20 youth and adults from Red Oak Baptist Church participated in the workday at the Kennedy Home on Sept. 22. They worked hard cleaning and scrubbing and most importantly, just loving the children. The Kennedy Home is one of several N.C. Baptist Children’s Homes. More ...
By SUZY PEARCE |
Philadelphia Community News
Sunday morning, Albie Brice, our pastor taught from the book of James, Ch 1 vs: 1-8, “If you pray doubtfully, you are a hypocrite.” Tommy and Paulette Sloop sang the special, He touched me. The ladies gathered later that afternoon to make the blankets for the children on the 5200 Ward at Duke Children’s Hospital. More ...
By PEGGY FREEMAN AND DEBBIE MARKS |
Beulah Community News
On Saturday, I visited Darwell Daniels at Guardian Care. She seemed to be so cheerful. As I began writing this news, I got a call and learned she is now back at Nash General. Please keep her in your prayers. More ...
By WILMA ENROUGHTY |
Ephesus Community News
Rev. Tony Futrell’s message on Sunday was “He’s as mean as you know who,” taken from Matthew 18:15-20.
Jennifer Glover presented the children’s sermon on Sunday with very alert children answering her questions. She also teaches them during the worship hour. More ...
By LOTTIE LOU DICKENS |
Peachtree Community News
Children’s Day at Peachtree was a happy service. Under the guidance and direction of Fran Bunn, Amy Gupton and David May the children were recognized, given promotion certificates and Bibles from the church. They sang two special songs for the congregation. Their joy and enthusiasm was a blessing to all those in attendance. More ...
By BARBARA HARDISON |
Nash Co. students enrolled at NCSSM
DURHAM – The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics’ (NCSSM) class of 2009 is successfully enrolled for the 2007-08 school year, making the total enrollment for the school 650 students who represent all of North Carolina’s 13 congressional districts and 88 of its 100 counties. More ...
From Staff Reports |
Tickets available for North Carolina State Fair
RALEIGH – Get ready for the food, fun and excitement of the N.C. State Fair with advance tickets available at select malls Sept. 27 through Oct. 11. Fairgoers are encouraged to visit these locations early to avoid lines during the last-day rush.
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From Staff Reports |
What’s wrong with people? Both sides wrong in Jena
Having declared September “Soapbox Rant Month” a few weeks ago, we here at Soapbox headquarters submit our final entry in the series.
At least until something else gets us really worked up.
Just to make it easier to digest this week, I’ve at least decided to break the column down into bite sized pieces. More ...
Mike Brantley - 2 opinions posted |
Congratulations Ms. Lucas, N-RMS Principal of the Year
Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending Nash-Rocky Mount School’s Teacher and Principal of the Year ceremony. The evening was an exciting one, with three teachers winning all sorts of goodies. One teacher went home with the distinct title of the NRMS Teacher of the Year but also left with a new car. Our very own Beth Lucas, Principal of Nashville Elementary School, was named the NRMS Principal of the Year. More ...
Amanda Clark |
Inmate shares point of view on recent column regarding education expense
This is in response to the absurd editorial of Sept. 12, 2007.
Amanda Clark asked, “Was it really worth it?” As a B.S. degree holder myself, I would say, “Yes.” Especially seeing as my $30,000 debt has long since been paid off. Though I agree that a college education is becoming outrageously expensive. More ...
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Blue-collar guy
GREENVILLE - Deep inside Clark-LeClair Stadium -- hidden away from the club seats, the fancy press box and the state-of-the-art scoreboard -- is Billy Godwin’s favorite place.
“This is where we get the work done,’’ Godwin says as he giddily reaches for a key to open the entrance door adjacent to the visiting dugout. “I love it in here.’’ More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter |
Wesleyan a winner on road
FAYETTEVILLE -- The North Carolina Wesleyan Blue & Gold football team of North Carolina Wesleyan eased the pain of two tough early season losses last Saturday by winning their second straight contest, a 50-10 rout of Methodist College on the road. More ...
From Staff Reports |
NC’s Bulldog Bash
BUNN -- Just a few hours before the opening kickoff last Friday, Bunn High School head football coach David Howle talked about how meaningless his team’s No. 4 Class 2-A state ranking really was.
And Howle also surmised that Nash Central, after dropping games to BHS in each of the past two seasons, would be a fired-up bunch when the Bulldogs traveled to Franklin County for a non-conference showdown against the Wildcats. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter |
Hornets Sting Nash Co.
NASHVILLE -- History was made last Saturday when the Nashville Hornets and Nash County Firebirds collided on the football field for the first time.
The Hornets have a long-standing tradition in the local youth football scene, consistently experiencing a wealth of success while serving as a blueprint to other teams in the area. More ...
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter |
Northern Nash nabs girls tennis victories
BUNN -- Northern Nash has shown signs of court improvement over the past week, including a pair of victories in girls tennis action.
Last Tuesday, the Lady Knights won for the first time in 2007, knocking off SouthWest Edgecombe by an 8-1 margin. Monday, Northern Nash continued to succeed with an 8-1 non-league victory at Bunn.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter |
Rocky Mount’s Holt picks up 300th career victory
DUDLEY -- When B.W. Holt’s offense isn’t quite clicking, he calls on his defense to take up the slack.
And that’s what happened last Friday night when Rocky Mount made its first-ever trip to Southern Wayne for the last of its non-conference games this season. More ...
By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent |
Bailey starts Centennial Saturday
BAILEY – This year Bailey is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary with special events throughout the year.
The Kick-off for the Centennial Celebration will be held 11a.m.-3p.m. Saturday, September 29 on Main Street in downtown Bailey. Activities and Entertainment will be free. More ...
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The Entertainment Scoop
252-459-4734, 100 East Washington Street, Downtown Nashville; www.nasharts.org
October 6 - Will West and Adam Stone; showtime is 7 p.m.; admission $10 Nash Arts members, $12 for general public (www.willwestmusic.com) More ...
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MARJORIE DELL LANCASTER
Marjorie Dell Lancaster, 83, passed away September 21, 2007. She was born September 1, 1924 in Castalia, NC. She was the daughter of the late Goldie Dell and William J. Lancaster. More ...
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