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Sheriff arrests six for drug trafficking
As promised, the Nash County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person each day during the first week of phase three of Operation: Punisher, an operation targeting drug dealers throughout Nash County.
Of the six arrested last week, four are from Nashville.
The Narcotics Division began Operation: Punisher several months ago. The operation was designed to infiltrate organizations operating in Nash County who distributed prescription pills, ecstasy pills, cocaine and marijuana. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Alexa Heath was one of the first place winners at Nashville’s Children’s Christmas Parade, winning $50. (Graphic photo by Amanda Clark) |
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Nashville Celebrates Christmas
Nashville’s annual Children’s Christmas Parade marched on Saturday, despite the cold and rainy weather.
Events were moved inside, however, and children paraded down a hallway in the Claude Mayo Jr. Administration Building. Despite the change in plans, the day was still a success, said Amy Beasley, a Nashville Chamber member who heads up the Christmas parade.
“I thought it went off really well,” Beasley said. “I was surprised at how well it went.”
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
County oks business zoning near Sandy Cross
Nash County Commissioners, in a 4-3 vote, approved a rezoning request that will allow a coin-operated business to locate in an existing facility on South NC Highway 58.
The request was by Dennis Langley, who owns the property at 7442 S. NC Highway 58, just outside of Nashville in between Nashville and Sandy Cross. Langley was asking to rezone just under an acre from RA-40 to RC-Conditional Use to allow a coin-operated amusement business. More ...
Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
School Board to request $35.5 million for building projects
The Nash-Rocky Mount Schools (NRMS) board is finalizing plans to meet with the Nash County Commissioners next week to ask for $35.5 million in funding for their most needed building projects, the top of which is the new high school.
“We’re at a point where we can build a turnkey job at an incredible cost, based on where we started four years ago,” NRMS Superintendent Rick McMahon told the board at their meeting Monday night. More ...
Michele Cruz, Graphic Correspondent |
Red Oak faces sewer snags
Red Oak’s sewer construction may be delayed temporarily while signatures are gathered for the easement agreements for the sewer line installation. Red Oak Mayor Alfred Wester said that the sewer agreements were ready and that some had already signed. However, some property was owned by heirs or out-of town property holders, making it difficult to get all the necessary signatures. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Nashville to face another tough budget
Nashville will face another tough budget year in 2010, thanks to cuts being handed down from the state.
Nashville Town Manager Preston Mitchell told council members last Tuesday night during the regular meeting that the town was still maintaining but that staff were continuing to be very fiscal during the tough economic times. The next fiscal year may be just as bad, he added.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Nashville hires new library director
A Cumberland County woman has been named the new director for Cooley Library.
Alana Womack Fisher will begin in the new position on January 4, 2010.
Fisher has been on and off with the Cumberland County Public Library System since 1986. She is currently serving as the Branch Manager for the Hope Mills Branch of the Cumberland County Public Library System, where she has served for a year.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer |
Castalia commissioners take office
District Court Judge Anthony Brown was on hand at the December Castalia Meeting to swear in three new commissioners to the town board. Commissioner Clarence Bender, who received the most votes during the municipal elections, and Commissioner Jeanette Evans, who won on a write-in vote, were sworn in for four year terms. Commissioner Gustaf Sjoberg, who was appointed by Castalia Commissioners to fill the remainder of former Commissioner Eva Rice’s unexpired term, was sworn in for two years. The new commissioners will assume their positions as acting commissioners in January and will be required to complete training in ethics and municipal government offered by the NC League of Municipalities. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Nash County teens share the Cincinnati Stage
It is a small world after all, especially when it comes to Mary-Kaitlyn Winstead and Sam Ray. With roots well seated in Nash County, both have a strong passion for musical theatre. A weird twist of fate has landed both of these high school drama students in Cincinnati, Ohio, where they shared the stage as female lead (Ms. Johnstone) and male lead (Narrator), respectively in “Blood Brothers”, a musical by Willy Russell. The Anderson High School Theatre Department has been working very hard over the past six weeks to bring this classic to the high school stage on Nov. 19 - 21, 2009. More ...
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King, McGhee marry
Patsy Duke King and Wyatt Lemuel McGhee IV were married Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Calvary Chapel, Red Oak. The officiating ministers for the 2 p.m. ceremony were Tim Sauls and Austin Anderson.
The bride is the daughter of the late Milton Wynn King, Sr. and Patsy Coley King of Hollister.
The groom’s parents are Wyatt Lemuel McGhee III and Elizabeth Bullard McGhee of Franklinton. More ...
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Carpenter wins state award
Cynthia Carpenter, eighth grade science teacher at Southern Nash Middle School, was recently awarded a $1,000.00 grant from the North Carolina Science Teachers Association (NCSTA). The Innovative Curriculum Grant entitled “Lip-Smackin’ Good Science” will enable Southern Nash Middle School to purchase a class set of books titled “Top Secret” by John Reynolds Gardiner. The book’s main character is a sixth grade student who designs a photosynthetic lipstick for his Science Fair Project.
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RMA students reconized by national merit
Rocky Mount Academy Senior Olivia Wells achieved the second highest score in North Carolina on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) last fall. Her score qualifies her to be a 2010 National Merit Scholarship semifinalist and to continue to compete for approximately 8200 National Merit Scholarships next year. She is the only student still in the competition from Nash, Edgecombe, or Wilson counties.
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Mt. Zion FWB Church News
Brother Bob Watkins welcomed everyone to Sunday school and reported 93 in attendance. Being the first Sunday in December, all those with a wedding anniversary in the month were recognized and presented a gift. All those celebrating birthdays were recognized and given a gift. Our young boys and girls always help Mr. Bob in giving out the gifts. Today, the boys had the honor and then they sang “Happy Birthday” to the lucky ones. They did good. Thank you boys. More ...
ROSALENE BASS |
Ephesus Community News
On behalf of the Tar River Christian Family Ministry, we would like to thank all those who braved the wind and rain to contribute and participate in Batchelor’s 16th Annual Biker’s Toy Run last Saturday. Many families will be blessed by your kind generosity and continued support of this Christmas ministry. More ...
DEBBIE PHILLIPS |
Red Oak Community News
The Baptist Men had a great time Saturday, Dec. 5 as they prepared BBQ plates. Proceeds will be used for various missions needs and offerings.
The GA Christmas Post Office is open for business at Red Oak Baptist Church! Members may mail their Christmas cards to other members for only 25 cents per card. All proceeds will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. More ...
SUZY PEARCE |
Castalia Baptist News
Our toy store is underway. We have at least 43 families receiving help this year for Christmas and thanks to many of you making donations we were able to provide 3 toys per family, stocking stuffers and a bag of food. I will be sharing more statistics in later weeks. January we will start on next years’ toy ministry so please be in prayer for how you can help a local ministry who wants to reach people in our own communities in Nash County.
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KATHY FREEMAN-ROBLES |
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church holds VBS
The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church held its annual Vacation Bible School during the summer. Students ages five to 13 enthusiastically studied the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. This theme was especially interesting and challenging since nearly all of the children were Protestants. The similarities and differences of the two churches stimulated research in the Compendium-Catechism of the catholic church, the King James and the Catholic Bibles. More ...
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Peachtree Community News
Winter has arrived! The nippy weather adds to the Christmas feeling. On this second Sunday of Advent, the theme is “Peace”. The Advent readings were by Lynn Griffin and Charlotte G. Brothers, who lit the candle. Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic, “There is No Doubt”. The scriptural background was Luke 1: 34. God entered into the lives of ordinary people on the first Christmas. He is still ready to enter lives today and give His peace. The special music was by Karen Edwards, who sang “Mary, Did You Know?” She was accompanied by Jane May. For the children’s sermon Beverly Wilson talked to the children about the meaning of “peace”. They had earlier decorated tree ornaments with peace messages and each child received one to take home. More ...
BARBARA HARDISON |
Beulah Community News
It was great to see a lot of you at the fish fry on Friday night. Thank you all for your participation. We had a good crowd and fellowship. Sunday morning our minister Daniel West brought us another inspirational sermon on “The reason for the season Shine Jesus Shine.” It was preceded by a beautiful song from our choir, “Let There be Peace on Earth.” Flowers were beautiful poinsettias which had been given by Mary Lee and James “Stump” Bass. They always decorate in December with these flowers which continue to be used through the Christmas season. On Tuesday night, the 1st of December, several ladies and gentlemen met and decorated the church which included putting up the lovely Christmas tree. More ...
WILMA ENROUGHTY |
Is anyone really offended by Christmas? Really?
Merry Christmas.
There, I said it.
Now, I want every reader who was offended by that, to please call me, email me or send me a message through the Soapbox Column Facebook page. As a matter of fact, if you’ve even met or even just heard of someone who got offended, please contact me.
I will not be rude, or berate you personally. I just want to know one thing: “Why?” More ...
Mike Brantley |
Zhu Zhu who?
I have a question.
How does a hamster end up being on the top toys list for Christmas 2009?
I had real hamsters growing up and my grandma always called them rats. So by my grandma’s definition, toy rats are the top toys this year and they are selling for quite a pretty penny. More ...
Amanda Clark |
Still waiting for an answer from Rocky Mount’s City Council
I attended a Rocky Mount City Council meeting on October 27, 2009. I was allotted three minutes to address the City Council.
I stated at the meeting that I was annexed into the Rocky Mount City limits on July 1, 2008. I also expressed concerns as to what services had the city given to me that I needed.
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Letters to the Editor: - 1 opinion posted |
Handouts from the government rob us of our freedom
For many years our Government has held back the poor, and especially minorities, under the cloak of compassion, with all kinds of social entitlement programs.
As a senior in High School my parents and I lived and worked on a small farm we did NOT own. In our case the land owner received half the fruits of our labor. More ...
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ON THE LOOSE. Southern Nash’s Terron Huffman (left) follows quarterback Chris Whitley (11) upfield during last Friday night’s semifinal matchup at South Johnston in the Class 3-AA State Football Playoffs. (Submitted photo by Bunnie Hagler) |
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SNHS -- OH SO CLOSE
FOUR OAKS -- Being the better team in the fourth quarter was the main reason the Southern Nash Firebirds have advanced into the semifinals of the Class 3-AA State Football Playoffs.
In each of their previous three postseason games, the Firebirds had rallied to go ahead down the stretch -- and then went about the business of holding the lead. More ...
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SOUTHERN NASH SPLASH. J.D. Sherrod competes in a freestyle event for the Southern Nash Firebirds during last Wednesday afternoon’s Big East Conference Swim Meet, which was held at the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount. |
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Big East Titans Take To Pool
ROCKY MOUNT -- The addition of a few non-league teams to the mix swayed some of the standings last Wednesday at the latest installment of the Big East Conference Swim Meet at the Harrison Family YMCA.
With Tarboro, Wilson Beddingfield, SouthWest Edgecombe and Rocky Mount Academy also competing, the numbers changed in the girls standings, with Wilson Fike unseating previous winner Wilson Hunt. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
Mudcats deal now finalized
ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats have announced a new licensing agreement with Play-by-Play Sports, LLC a new company founded by longtime Mudcats “Voice” Patrick Kinas and Florida-based advertising executive Joe Bourdow.
In turn, Play-By-Play Sports Properties (PBPSP) is announcing this morning an expanded home and away radio and internet coverage for 2010.
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STATE FOOTBALL RESULTS, SKED
CHAPEL HILL -- Listed are last weekend’s game results and this weekend’s championship schedule for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Football Playoffs: More ...
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Wesleyan topped by solid Quakers
ROCKY MOUNT -- The 2nd-ranked Quakers of Guilford College shot an impressive 51.7 percent from the floor en route to an 83-66 victory over homestanding North Carolina Wesleyan College on Wednesday night in a men’s basketball showdown at Everett Gymnasium.
The Quakers forged a 44-34 lead at the half and did not look back in moving to a perfect 4-0 on the season. More ...
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Mabry stars for Gryphs
ROCKY MOUNT -- Duke University assistant men’s basketball coach Nate James was in the house last Thursday evening to see Rocky Mount senior forward Tashawn Mabry play.
James had to have left pretty impressed.
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CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent |
Webb picked for matchup
ROCKY MOUNT -- Team Stars & Stripes head coach Bill Manlove has selected a provisional roster of 51 players to face the Tec Monterrey All Stars in the 2009 Tazón de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars) on Saturday, December 19 on the Tec de Monterrey Campus Estado de Mexico. More ...
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NUMBER ONE. Members of the Nash County Firebirds football squad celebrate after the team defeated Scotland County last Saturday in the championship game of the Statewide Athletics Committee State Tournament at Southern Nash’s Firebird Stadium. |
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State Champions!!!
STANHOPE -- The defending champions awaited the Nash County Firebirds during last Saturday’s Statewide Athletics Committee Tournament Finale.
Nash County had rolled through a trio of opponents en route to the last game, but the Scotland County Scots were destined to be a tough opponent. More ...
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MAY I BUTT IN? (L to r) Louisburg’s David Pearce and Southern Nash’s Yancey Medina butt heads during last Wednesday’s prep wrestling matchup at the Edward Best Gymnasium in Franklin County. (Graphic photo by Geoff Neville) |
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SN undermanned on mat
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg’s veteran lineup was no match for an undermanned Southern Nash squad during prep wrestling action last Wednesday.
The Warriors rolled to an early advantage and went on to defeat the Firebirds by a 43-27 margin in a non-conference showdown at the Edward Best Elementary School Gymnasium. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
RUSH TO THE FINISH LINE FOR THE BULLDOGS.
Nash Central High School’s Rush Sherard works his way toward the finish during a race last Wednesday afternoon at the Big East Conference Swim Meet, which was staged at Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount.
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TROPHY TIME
DeMarcus Jones (9) accepts the Class 3-AA East Regional runner-up plaque on behalf of the Southern Nash Firebirds following last Friday’s triple-overtime loss to the South Johnston Trojans.
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Grand champion bull
W C C Artistic W7 won grand champion bull at the 2009 North Carolina State Fair Angus Show, October 20 in Raleigh. Karl Holshouser of Castalia and Wilson Cattle Company of Cloverdale, Ind., own the January 2009 son of S A V Masterpiece 5289. Bryan Bernhard, Lubbock, Texas, evaluated the 51 entries. More ...
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DORIS MARIE MEDLIN MATTHEWS
ROCKY MOUNT - Doris Marie Medlin Matthews, 81, passed away, Tuesday, December 1, 2009. She was born September 15, 1928 in Nash County. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Vera Batchelor Medlin.
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