The Town of Nashville is considering forming a committee dedicated to keeping the town clean.
Trash is becoming a problem in Nashville, Tony Koenig told council members at a meeting last week.
Koenig said he has become so concerned about the amount of trash on Western Avenue, he has started to spend his free time picking up trash. Recently, he said he picked up 15 large orange DOT bags of trash from Barnes Street to just past ACDI.

April Baker, the founder and Executive Director of A Touch of the Father's Love Ministry and Food Pantry, unloads potatoes on Saturday. The ministry's distribution days are every Wednesday and Saturday.

A local ministry is continuing to meet the needs of the community while also searching for a way to meet their own needs.
A Touch of a Father's Love Ministry has until the end of the year to find a permanent home for its operations. Currently, the ministry is leasing a building in Spring Hope.

Nash County is one of 34 municipal and county governments in North Carolina to receive grant funding in response to the economic and public health impact of COVID-19.
Close to $27 million in grant funding was awarded through the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus program to assist local governments with subsistence payments to prevent evictions and utility disconnections in their communities.

Members of the Darcey Thomas Vick family pay homage to the veteran during a flag raising ceremony hosted by the Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties at Jack Laughery Park.

Two Nash County veterans were honored for their service on Saturday during a flag raising ceremony.
The Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties hosted the ceremony, which is held each month at Jack Laughery Park in Rocky Mount. The ceremonies honor a deceased veteran of Nash or Edgecombe County by presenting the families a flag which is flown over the park in their honor.

Wintry weather caused a delay in Nash County's shipment of COVID vaccines last week but Nash County Health Director Bill Hill said 1,500 first doses arrived on Monday morning and plans are to have all 1,500 doses distributed by the end of the week.
Hill said the 1,500 allotment included last week's 500 first doses plus 1,000 first doses this week.

Since relocating to Nashville, the Rocky Mount Elks Lodge #1038 has made it a point to show the community its dedication to giving back.
It's most recent contribution was a donation of three picnic tables to Glover Park.
Members of the lodge met this past Saturday to put the metal tables together.

An independent community for seniors will open this summer in Nashville.
Hadley Ridge is currently under construction behind Robertson Realty on East Washington Street.
"Hadley Ridge is located within a short walk of Piggly Wiggly, dollar stores, convenience stores and other retail properties," said Holly Smith, Owner/Manager of Ilex Properties.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office is currently looking for Brittney Lynn Dudley, a 21- year old female missing from 7907 Buck Deans Road, Middlesex.
Brittney Lynn Dudley was last seen on February 13, 2021, at 5:40 a.m. She was seen wearing a red hoodie and red plaid pants. Brittney Lynn Dudley is believed to be traveling in a navy-blue Chevy Trailblazer (unknown year or registration plate number) possibly with a friend, Shanicia Gardner, from the Bertie County area.

Rocky Mount Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people.
Police responded to a shooting with injury in the 100 block of Moye Court on February 18 around 10 p.m. When officers arrived, they located two victims, a 16-year-old female and a 36-year-old female.

INCIDENTS
A speeding and driving while intoxicated was reported on 2/14/21 at 314 W Washington Street
An obtaining property was reported on 2/14/21 at 131 Nashville Drive

A warrant service was reported on 2/15/21 at 100 N Boddie Street, Nashville
A possession of marijuana less than 1/2 ounce was reported on 2/16/21 at 1213 Waterloo Drive, Rocky Mount
A larceny of a firearm was reported on 2/17/21 at 1454 Harris Collie Lane, Nashville

The City of Rocky Mount Tree Advisory Board will give away free Southern Crab Apple tree seedlings on March 1st at the drive-thru exit at the Business Services Center located at 224 S. Franklin Street. The event will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the limit is two trees per person while supplies last.
The Southern Crab Apple is a small deciduous tree that grows 20 to 30 feet in height.

Kendall Edgar of Nashville, turned eight years-old on February 23rd. Instead of receiving birthday gifts, she wanted to help animals in shelters. She insisted for people to bring animal food instead of giving her a gift.
Kendall collected 66 oz of wet cat food, 131.90 pounds of dry cat food, 20 pounds of cat litter, one box of dog treats, one pack of denta stixs, 330 oz of wet dog food, and 431.6 pounds of dry dog food.

The Nash UNC Health Care Foundation welcomed nine new members to their Board of Directors.
The nine new Foundation board members include: Zack Bynum, Kelly Deal, Dr. Nancy Hancock, Will Kornegay, Malcolm Logan, Leslie Paszek, Tashanna Pulley, Harris Walker and Ericka Zito.

The Nash County Public School System has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Nash Central Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Nashville Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

The Nash County Public School System has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Nash Central High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

The Nash County Public School System has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Northern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Raven Slade

Raven Slade and Mazie Murphy have been named 2020-2021 Scholars of The Rocky Mount-Nash ECU Honors College Scholarship & Enrichment Fund.
Slade attended the Rocky Mount Early College High School which is a five-year program where students take college courses along with the required high school curriculum. Slade plans to concentrate her studies in the healthcare field.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Swift Creek Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

The Nash County Public School System has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Red Oak Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

The Nash County Public School System has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

The Nash County Public School System has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Southern Nash Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Spring Hope Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Bailey Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at Cedar Grove Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2020 -2021 school year. The following students at CITI High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

A friend was recently lamenting to me that many of our churches hardly ever mention Jesus in their services anymore. "A lot of church members believe all you have to do to go to heaven is die."
Sadly, he's right.

An encouraging word from someone is always welcomed. I received a text on a Sunday evening after a difficult morning and in that message were these words, "Don't ever, ever quit. God has a plan." Maybe you've encountered a moment when you thought about quitting.
According to Pastor Charles Swindoll, "Early in the twentieth century, for every wife or mother who walked away from her home and responsibilities, six hundred husbands and fathers did so.

Peachtree Baptist Church members came out for service this past Sunday to the beautiful sunshine. They prayed that the Covid-19 vaccinations continue and the numbers of infections continue to drop. They prayed for all those effected by the extreme weather.
The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was loving presented to glorify God by Susan and Lawrence Edwards in loving memory of Karen Edwards and Tom Moorefield.

"What are you wearing to the party?" Ever asked that question to someone? We ask this question because we want to know what is the proper, appropriate, normal way for us to present ourselves at the dinner, wedding, church service, etc. Even churches, nowadays, are wise to list on their websites what is the normal attire to a church service.

This past Tuesday, Coopers Elementary staff were treated to bagels for breakfast by Church On The Rise.
Congratulations to Alex Terry of Southern Nash High School for receiving a bronze medal in the swim regionals.
Kingdom International Church opened with prayer and offering.

The following deed transfers were reported in Nash County from February 15-19, 2021

BUILDING PERMIT (residential)
Randell W. Griffin; 203 Jacqueline Drive; renovation/alteration; $7,500
Twiana King; 6262 A NC 58 N; detached accessory; $7,500

Appalachian State University has released the Dean's and Chancellor's lists for the Fall 2020 semester as well as the list of 1132 undergraduate students and 121 graduate students that received degrees during commencement ceremonies held in December 2020.

When I saw I had mail from my insurance company, I figured the news was not good. The envelope was too big for a note that said, "We goofed."
Sure enough, it was a rejection to cover a medicine a doctor says I need.
My wife Kristi says she doesn't think it's the company trying to get even for the $2 million bill for parts and labor from my liver transplant.

Dear Editor: I read the editorial by Mr. Tom Campbell in Thursday, February 18, 20201 issues of The Nashville Graphic defending Senator Richard Burr's vote to convict President Trump in the second impeachment trial.

Don't ever tell a Coopers Community citizen something "can't be done!"
The Nash County Miracle Park at Coopers opened last week featuring some pretty awesome playground equipment and athletic fields.
The idea of such a place in the Coopers Community was a mere conversation prior to 2007.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on April 1, 1975. Dogwood trees were planted in Nashville as part of a county-wide Bicentennial beautification effort.

SOUTHERN NASH'S CHASON ROYAL

FRANKLINTON -- One of the most talented boys basketball teams in school history. And one that didn't even qualify for the Class 3-A State Playoffs.
That's how the 2021 Southern Nash Firebirds will be remembered after a sterling regular season that wasn't good enough to earn a postseason berth due to the shortened playoff brackets amid COVID-19 concerns.

NASH CENTRAL'S LANCE NORRIS

ROCKY MOUNT -- The most decorated swimming athlete in Nash County history annual more hardware to his collection at the recent Class 1/2-A State Championships.
Nash Central High School's Lance Norris, only a junior, picked up another state crown as he took first place in the Boys 200 Freestyle at the annual meet at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary.

DRIVING FOR TWO. Southern Nash's Brooke Lucas (with ball) heads to the basket during last Friday night's road matchup against Franklinton.

FRANKLINTON -- Southern Nash enjoyed a renaissance girls basketball season in 2019-20 as the Ladybirds' long rebuilding process resulted in a trip to the Class 3-A State Playoffs -- and an upset victory in the opening round.
SN veteran head coach Jordan Bass hoped to use that excellence as a springboard into the ensuing campaign, but COVID-19 concerns had other ideas.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Faith Christian School will begin its 2021 varsity baseball schedule on March 2 with a home contest versus Wilson Christian Academy.
First pitch is slated for 4 p.m. at the FCHS Baseball Field.
Faith's complete ledger is as follows, with home games listed in CAPS:

NORTHERN NASH'S CHANCE SAVAGE

OAK ISLAND -- On Valantine's Day Weekend, several local runners showed their love for running.
During that weekend, a group of distance stars from Red Oak headed to Oak Island for the annual Half Marathon on February 13, starting at 7:15 a.m.
Race-day morning arrived with a temperature of 38 degrees, light rain and a head wind.

ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats haveannounced the club's 2021 Low-A East regular season schedule, which will begin on May 4 versus the Fayetteville Woodpeckers at Five County Stadium in Zebulon and conclude on September 19 versus the Woodpeckers in Fayetteville.
The inaugural Low-A East schedule calls for 120 games, evenly split with 60 home and 60 away games, for each member team.

(L to R) Southern Nash's Brooke Lucas and Dari'elle Whitley try to gain possession last Friday night.

Southern Nash High School's T.J. Taybron posts up for a basket for the Firebirds during last Friday night's Big East Conference regular season boys basketball finale against the homestanding Franklinton Red Rams. Southern Nash, coached by Robbie Kennedy, came through with a 74-64 triumph at the FHS Gymnasium.

Southern Nash's Landen Baker scores inside during last Friday's road victory against Franklinton.

Southern Nash High School freshman Tabatha Tomaszewski (front) tries to bring in a rebound during last Friday's road game at Franklinton HS.