A controversial rezoning request for a proposed subdivision outside of Red Oak was tabled on Monday for further review.
The conditional use rezoning request was to rezone 82 acres of property on Red Road and NC Highway 43 from A1 (Agricultural) to RA-20-CU. The RA-20 zoning is medium density residential and reduces the required minimum lot size by half from 40,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet.

Nashville Elementary students greet their teachers with flowers and gifts on Teacher Appreciation Day. Pictured above, Kagen Sload is excited to present bright yellow daisies to her teachers.

Boddie Street will remain a two-way street, Nashville's Town Council decided on Tuesday night.
A second public hearing was held on the consideration to turn Boddie Street from Washington Street to Church Street into a one-way street to make room for more parking along the street.

The Town of Momeyer has hired a deputy town clerk to prepare for the retirement of long-time clerk Karen Hendricks.
Hendricks will retire in January with 22 years of service to the Town of Momeyer.
Hendricks began working for the town in 1999.

The Town of Red Oak and Northern Nash High School will once again recognize seniors during the Class of 2021 Senior Parade and Celebration.
The event is slated for May 16 at 3 p.m.
Due to the COVID pandemic changing the way graduations were celebrated last year, parents and teachers at Northern Nash High School got together and decided to do something to celebrate and recognize the Class of 2020.

Nash County Commissioners heard budget requests from Nash Community College and Nash County Public School officials last Thursday night.
This year, there were no major increases requested from either entity. However, the Nash County Board of Education is hopeful Nash County Commissioners will consider a two percent increase in supplements for both certified and non-certified personnel.

Nash County positive confirmed cases of COVID-19 hit the 11,000 mark this week.
Nash County Health Director Bill Hill reported 85 new cases on Monday. The new cases reported are since last Thursday.
Hill said the new cases brings the total number of positive confirmed cases as of Monday to 11,030.

Nashville Police are looking for a man who attempted to steal money from the Waffle House register last week.
According to Police Chief Anthony Puckett, a black male wearing a black hooded shirt went inside the Waffle House last Thursday and asked how much a drink was. The suspect purchased a drink and received $3 back in change.

An old newspaper stand now serves as a library for youth.
The Nash County 4-H Teen Clovers recently set up a children's Lending Library outside of the Nash County Agriculture Center
The library was a service project by the Teen Clovers that began prior to the COVID pandemic.

Rocky Mount Police are investigating a shooting that injured an 11-year-old boy.
Police responded to a shooting around 8:35 p.m. on May 1 in the 1700 block of Lafayette Circle. When officers arrived, they located an 11-year-old with a superficial head injury from the incident.

A warrant service was reported on 4/29/21
A felony larceny was reported on 4/28/21 at 11306 Old Lewis School Road, Middlesex
A financial transaction card fraud was reported on 4/26/21 at 12258 Anderson Road, Spring Hope

ARRESTS
Joshua Long; 4/29/21; charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of heroin
Tamauris Battle; 5/1/21; charged with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver a schedule I controlled substance

Rocky Mount Police are searching for the driver of a smart car possibly involved in a hit and run in Rocky Mount on April 11.
Police determined that headlight fragments recovered at the scene of the incident came from a 2007-2016 Smart Fortwo. The suspect vehicle is reportedly white or silver. There may be damage to the passenger side headlight, possibly the hood as well as the A-pillar.

MAY 11
Nashville - 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 East Washington Street

A Nash County woman is alive and home safe, thanks to the efforts of the Tyrrell County Sheriff's Office.
Two deputies from the office were notified last Monday night of an overdue motorist/missing person from Nash County that could be broken down along Highway 64.

Quite often, we see stories about various Animal Control staff or facilities being posted on Facebook concerning events. People love drama and what may have been a small situation explodes. It brings out the worse in people. If you don't know ALL the details, don't judge. Gossip as it grows distorts. We can't offer anything other than say, if you see something, report and if no action, go higher up until you do find someone that listens.

Charis Fields displays the gift she plans to give her teacher at Nashville Elementary School to show her appreciation.

Julian and Javon Caudle are pictured with Christy O'Leary at Nashville Elementary School on Teacher Appreciation Day.

The following Nash county deed transfers were made April 26 - 30, 2021.

BUILDING PERMIT
(COMMERCIAL)
Heather English; 8885 N NC 58; sign; $15,000

My mother died when I was the tender age of seven. It was a very traumatic time for me. However, God had already made sure that someone would be around to step in and give me the mother's love that I so desperately needed.
I remember the day my mother died like it was yesterday.

Galatians 2:20 is the best-known and most-quoted verse in Galatians. It is one of the great statements of the apostle Paul recorded in the New Testament. This mystical statement is a clear explanation of what it means to be a Christian.
To be a Christian is to have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Christianity is faith in Christ, love for Christ, and obedience to Christ.

Coopers Elementary School Principal Allison Williams received a t-shirt from Coopers Fire Department last week as a gift. Southern Nash Middle School Principal Mrs. Jones was recognized last week on National Principal's Day. Mrs. Colston, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Marshburn and Mrs. Whitley were recognized at Southern Nash High School for Administrative Professional Day. This week has been Teacher Appreciation Week. Make sure to thank your child's teacher for all they do.

We're going to continue our theme of spiritual warfare the next few weeks and today I want to ask a similar question to last week: "What has Jesus come to do?"
When we look at Mark's gospel, which was the first one written, and certainly the most "to the point" gospel account, we learn that the one who will come after John will baptize with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:8). Let's pause for a moment on that one.

Congratulations to Corbin and Nicole Longmire Griffin who were united in marriage on Saturday, May 1, 2021! The happy occasion took place at Red Oak Baptist Church. Corbin's great-grandparents, William Archibald " Arch" and Mary Capps Griffin, were the first couple to be married at Red Oak Baptist Church on April 26, 1919. Corbin is the son of Pat and Melinda Griffin.

We at Peachtree Baptist Church welcomed more new visitors Sunday. The faithful are starting to come back to church now that Covid-19 is not as active. It is so good to see them. Praise the Lord.
The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was loving presented to glorify God by Beverly Wilson in loving honor of her mother Mrs. Barbara Privette's 90th birthday.

Keren Harper, a senior at Bob Jones University pursuing a Bachelors of Communication Disorders, was accepted into the masters degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Harper is a resident of Nashville.

FEDERAL - STATE MARKET NEWS SERVICE, DIVISION OF MARKETING - NCDA&CS
North Carolina's egg prices were lower on extra large and large, steady on the balance when compared to last week. Supplies of extra large and large were heavy, while medium were light to meet a moderate demand.

If you've ever felt like your life has come up a little short of your childhood dreams and ambitions, you're not alone.
Maybe you thought you'd be an astronaut, or a baseball player, or, God forbid, President. Maybe you thought rock star or world traveler or at the very least, bajillionaire who would return in triumph to the high school reunion. [FYI: Bajillionaires don't return to reunions].

There has been a lot of chatter over the proposed "Nashville Junction."
The project is slated to be housed in a revitalized version of the historic building on Barnes Street which has been home to Nashville Building Supply for over 100 years.
The building will be renovated by a local developer to house retail, restaurants and is marketed to include a farmers market and stage/amphitheater.

Dear Editor: I am a citizen of the town of Nashville and have lived in downtown in a historic property since 2001. I pay town and county taxes, as all citizens of towns do across our nation. I am going to address several of my concerns in this article.
I must preface my thoughts by stating that I am a proponent of growth in this town and all of eastern North Carolina.

Still cannot get high-quality, reliable, high-speed internet service at home? You are not alone.
In fact, more than 500,000 North Carolinians do not have access to broadband because of a lack of population density or geographic barriers that prevent internet service providers from connecting to them.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on May 21, 1970. Jan Braswell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Braswell, tied for high points with two girls from Edgecombe County in the 4-H Horse Show held at Coopers.

SHOT STOPPER. Kathryn Robinson (left) has enjoyed a spectacular tenure as a keeper for the Southern Nash High School girls soccer squad. She will continue her career at Louisburg College in nearby Franklin County.

STANHOPE -- Most quality soccer coaches agree upon this statement -- any rebuilding process begins along the back end, especially at keeper.
Southern Nash High School discovered that assessment back in 2018 when Kathryn Robinson took over in net as a freshman for a struggling program.
The Ladybirds didn't win a match that year, but Robinson was so highly thought of that she would eventually earn Big East Conference Player of the Year honors.

WILSON -- Heading into the season, nobody knew quite what to expect in the competitive Big East Conference boys golf standings.
That's because uncertainty ruled the day due to COVID-19 as coaches weren't sure how their respective rosters would pan out.
And when Wilson Fike star Jake Herring graduated early and joined the program at North Carolina State University, the top spot individually was suddenly up for grabs.

NORTHERN NASH'S LISA DEES

RED OAK -- Anticipation is one of the greatest intangibles surrounding the Northern Nash Lady Knights during the 2021 spring tennis season.
Northern, under the direction of coach Elaina Ingram, is loaded with strong returning talent from a club that went 10-4 during the Fall 2019 campaign -- a mark that was good enough for third place overall in the always-strong Big East Conference.

NC WESLEYAN'S DRIFTON PADGETT

STAUNTON, VA. -- The 12th-ranked North Carolina Wesleyan College baseball squad romped to a 16-1 win in 7 innings last Friday afternoon in the first game of the conference twinbill with host Mary Baldwin University.
Wesleyan jumped out to a quick 8-0 led after the first inning thanks to 3 run-scoring hits and 6 errors/passed balls from MBU.

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Soccer League Scores:

ZEBULON -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the initial roster for the Carolina Mudcats in advance of the 2021 season opener.
The new roster features several of Milwaukee's top-rated prospects and native North Carolinians, including Raleigh's Noah Campbell, Creedmoor's Justin Bullock and Goldsboro's Ashton McGee.

FRANKLINTON -- Before the campaign started, Southern Nash softball coach Scott Collie figured his club's path to another Big East Conference championship was pretty clear-cut.
If the Ladybirds could defeat recent nemesis Franklinton on two occasions, the league crown would once again be theirs.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated scores from the Nash County Recreation and Senior Services Youth Softball and Baseball Leagues:

Paige Ward is currently at No. 3 Singles for the Northern Nash girls tennis squad.

Veteran Lisa Dees is lining up at No. 3 Singles this season for the Northern Nash girls tennis team under the direction of head coach Elaina Ingram.