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The Nashville Chamber of Commerce Blooming Festival Committee is wrapping up final details for this year's event which will be held May 6-7.
After a two-year pause due to COVID-19, planners are excited to bring back the downtown festival.
Coordinators are encouraging anyone wanting to participate in the parade, sponsor flags, or apply for a craft vendor spot to do so as soon as possible as deadlines for all are near.

Nashville's Town Council is hoping grant funding could broaden the scope of plans for The Nashville Junction and the Farmers Market.
Council members approved submitting a grant application on Tuesday night at the council's regular meeting.
The grant, a Rural Transformation Grant, will assist the town in covering the costs associated with the Nashville Junction and the Farmers Market, including the parking area, pavilion/stage area, sidewalks and a sound barrier.

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce honors Christian Community Serivces with its 2022 Distinguished Citizen award.

A group that build and install handicap ramps for Nash County residents in need received the 2022 Distinguished Citizen Award.
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce bestowed the honor upon Community Christian Services March 31 at the 30th Annual Distinguished Citizen ceremony held at Nash Arts Center.

Nash County department heads are calling for the need of more employees and reclassification of existing positions.
They presented the position requests to commissioners at the annual budget retreat held March 23.
Sandi Vick, information technology director of the county's information technology (IT) department, said the department needs an information technology specialist.

Nash County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Brandon Medina is headed to another county with a new role.
Medina will now serve as police chief for the Fuquay-Varina Police Department.
He was a chief deputy at the Nash County Sheriff's Office for the last seven years, since December 2014.

Eggciting Saturday will be celebrated on April 9th at Stoney Creek Environmental Park in Nashville.
Nashville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources will kick off egg hunts at 10 a.m. followed by music, games, Easter Bunny photos, vendors, interactive science stations and more. Three egg hunts will be held: 0-4 years, 5-8 years, 9-12 years. Two prize baskets will be given out to each age group.

Larceny misdemeanor reported at 11388 Bissette Rd, Middlesex on 04/02/22
Identity fraud reported at 1244 Forest Edge Ct, Nashville on 03/31/22
Possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, possession of schedule VI controlled substance-felony, misdemeanor breaking and entering, manufacture schedule VI, and maintain vehicle/dwelling/place controlled substance felony reported at 12921 Talon Dr, Zebulon on 03/27/22

Two people were arrested and charged with trafficking drugs Monday while traveling on US64 Highway near the 460 mile marker.
Jamal D. Jones, 37, of Collingswood, NJ is charged with trafficking in heroin/opiates (2 counts) maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance and was placed under a $300,000 secured bond.

No insurance, fail to maintain lane control, damage to real property, and driving while impaired reported at 815 E. Washington St. on 03/27/22
Assault-simple and larceny misdemeanor reported at 1205 Eastern Ave, Nashville on 03/29/22
Damage to state or local government property and fleeing/attempting to elude law reported at US 64/NC 581 on 03/29/22

Omar Galvin Amante

A Georgia couple were arrested and charged with drug trafficking while traveling on US 64 near Rocky Mount on March 18.
Suspects arrested were Omar Galvin Amante, 28, and Analleli Jazmin-Lopez Navarro, 25, both of Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Nash County Sheriff's Office, Martin County Sheriff's Office, and the Williamston Police Department conducted a Joint Interdiction Operation on US Hwy 64 near Rocky Mount.

Building Permit
Commercial
Aaron Norton, 8000 Middlesex Corporate Pkwy; renovation/alteration; $5,000,000
Riyalh Aldhorani, 143 Nashville Commons Dr; renovation/alteration; $3,800

Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone urges the need for more staff to help keep the sheriff's office running efficiently and to cope with crime.
He said the office needs six new deputy sheriff positions as a result of county growth and having to consistently cover cases in other areas such as Rocky Mount.
"You got construction in the southern end of this county that was growing in record number.

The Nash County 4-H Sew What Club made pillows for kidney dialysis patients at their March 24 meeting. Last year, youth made 54 pillows and this year, youth were able to exceed that number and make 56 pillows. The pillows were given to Jennifer Daniels, manager of the Kidney Dialysis Center.

The Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce will be growing a massive pumpkin in the heart of downtown as a way to embrace its agricultural heritage.
As a way of celebrating the upcoming 50th annual Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival in September, pumpkins were the object of choice for an attraction to draw attention to the town.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office is passing along one of its K-9s to another agency due to its behavior.
The sheriff's office received K-9 Nash when he was eight weeks old from a private breeder in 2017. Nash was assigned to the patrol division of the office where he was used to track suspects and children. He was also used for public demonstrations at events and schools.

I find myself thinking back to all the found dog posts I've seen. When people say, "I've found a dog and trying to find a new home for it because I can't keep and don't want to take it to the Shelter." I want to scream at them because it is obvious that they aren't trying to find the owner. So, if you aren't going to make a real effort to find the owner, take the dog to the Shelter because there is the logical place for people to search for their dog. If you are concerned you are putting the dog at risk, remember they keep strays at least 3 business days, and you can keep watch and snatch it back if it gets in danger!

Gail Harrell, Nash Community College's Director of Veterinary Medical Technology, was recently named 2021 Vet Tech of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians (NCAVT). Representatives from the North Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians surprised Harrell with the award during a recognition ceremony held in the college's Brown Auditorium on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Edgecombe Community College Radiography students broadened their educational experience last week when they attended the North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference, held March 30-April 1 in Wilmington.
"This was the students' first conference," says Desiree Duncan, Radiography program chair.

Momeyer Properties, LLC to Godspowr LLC; property on Woodruff Road; $45,500
Brandon Hargrove to Rodolfo Hernandez; 710 South Pine Street, Rocky Mount
Vickie Hunter Horton, Tommy Horton and Vickie Zoe Horton to Keisha A. Horton; 8961 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2)
Over the last decade, Reality TV has taken prime-time television by storm. Some of shows - American Idol, America's Got Talent, or Dancing With The Stars - require talent and skill.

I love this Church hymn. We sing it often at Castalia Baptist Church.
On last Sunday, I preached a message asking, "What do you do if you only have 1-hour to live?"
I actually asked that question of about a dozen people last week and I was amazed by the responses. One person replied to the question, "I'd erase my hard-drive."

Sunday's Sunday School Welcoming Service began by singing Happy Birthday to James Sheppard. They prayed for all those sick and in need, Again, we ask all to pray for God's mercy and the wisdom of the world leaders to solve the terrible tragedy, not only in Ukraine, but here in the United States as well.
The Sanctuary flower arrangement today was lovingly given to honor our Lord by Irene Page.

Everyone's invited to the Easter Sunrise Service on April 17 at Red Oak United Methodist Church. Service will begin at 7:30 am with breakfast at Red Oak Baptist Church at 8:00 am.
The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering will be collected through April 17. These donations support the North American Mission Board missionaries serving n The United States, US Territories, and Canada.

On April 4, 2022, the Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter (RMAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. observed its 75th anniversary. The platinum anniversary will be celebrated with an array of community service projects and will culminate with a virtual 75th Anniversary program on April 9 at 4 p.m. via the chapter's social media platforms.
To recognize this milestone, the anniversary theme is "Anchored in Service... Preparing RMAC for the Next 75 Years."

North Carolina's egg prices were higher on all sizes when compared to last week. Supplies of extra large were very heavy, large moderate, while medium were fairly light to meet a good demand.
The North Carolina weighted average price quoted Thursday, March 31, for small lot sales of delivered, cartoned, grade "A" eggs was 303.64 for Extra Large, 300.67 for Large, 253.18 for Medium, and 170.00 for Small eggs.

Three family birthdays in the span of seven days is a tough road to hoe for a man weak of wallet and highly susceptible to temptation.
Birthdays are a big time around my house. The honoree not only gets presents, but gets the meal of his or her choice.
In just the last few days, I've had Pad Thai, frozen coffee, a mashup of Oreos and cheesecake and Olive Garden, a place that has this nonsense going on where they will bring you salad and breadsticks until you tell them to stop.

If you missed the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen reception last week, you truly missed an inspiring evening.
The chamber presented its annual Distinguished Citizen award to a group of folks who are most deserving. I don't recall an event in the past 30 years of handing out the award that was met with such emotion across the entire room. It was evident the chamber made a good choice for this year's recipient!

This photo was taken in July of 1976. Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt (left) visited the location Cummins Engine Company had announced to open in Whitakers.