Nash County Sheriff's Office Major Miste Strickland recently completed training at the FBI Academy. Graphic Photo By Kendra Jones

Major Miste Strickland of the Nash County Sheriff's Office received an exclusive opportunity to complete training through the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Strickland has been with the sheriff's office for 25 years and said she was hoping to participate in training at the FBI National Academy (FBINA) for 10 years.

Medicine Boards co-owner Eric Brown (left) and Koi Pond Brewing co-owner Joshua Parvin are pictured on opening day at the Nashville Farmers Market.

Mounds of shoppers gathered for the grand opening of Nashville's first ever farmers market.
The Nashville Farmers Market opened April 22 at 723 South Barnes Street on the Nashville Junction property.
Michael Hurt, owner of the Nashville Junction, said he purchased the entire property over a year ago with initial plans to build apartments on it.

The Nash County Senior Center had a luncheon to celebrate its third national accreditation.
According to Nash County Senior Center supervisor Morgan Doughtie, the senior center received its first accreditation in 2010, again in 2015, and now in 2022.
The senior center was set to be nationally accredited in 2020 but Doughtie said COVID-19 put a lapse on that motion.

Purchase all things horticulture at the Nash County Master Gardeners annual plant sale Saturday.
Matt Stevens, agriculture and horticulture agent at Nash County NC Cooperative Extension said the purpose of the plant sale is to support the educational activities of the master gardeners.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Tar River Region is bringing a little slice of the Kentucky Derby to the Mills.
The organization is hosting its third annual Run for the Roses Derby Day on May 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Mills Powerhouse.
There will be a live DJ and food including Derby-themed hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer.

A Southern Nash High School student remains in the hospital after being electrocuted following a single-vehicle crash.
According to a report by Trooper C.A. Allen, Alexis Shania Harris of 10734 Seven Paths Road, Spring Hope, was heading north on Charlie Morgan Road in Franklin County the evening of April 16 when she rounded a curve at too high a rate of speed for the roadway.

Building Permit
Commercial
Omar Garcia, 207 S. Pine St; renovation/alteration; $150

On Thursday, April 21, North Carolina Wesleyan College celebrated the completion of phase one of its Sports Stadium and officially unveiled Stallings Field at the Vernon T. Bradley, Jr. Stadium. A highlight of the evening was a $1 million check presentation to the Campaign by Vernon T. Bradley, Jr. These funds made it possible for Wesleyan to construct a new turf field, install lighting and build additional parking.

Failure to maintain lane control, child constraint, child abuse misdemeanor, and driving while impaired reported at 105 Wheeless Circle, Nashville on 04/17/22
Possession of marijuana less than 1/2 oz, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, carrying concealed weapon, expired registration card/tag, and driving while license revoked not impaired revocation reported at 102 West Nashville Dr, Nashville on 04/21/22

Possession of marijuana less than 1/2 oz and possession of controlled substance in prison/jail premises reported at 100 N. Boddie St, Nashville on 04/20/22
Damage to personal property and larceny misdemeanor reported at 10320 Watson Seed Farm Rd, Whitakers on 04/17/22
Larceny felony reported at 10762 Liles Rd, Bailey on 04/17/22

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Southern Nash High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

This past Sunday the members of Peachtree celebrated the observance of the Lord's Table and praising a Risen Lord.
The sanctuary flower arrangement this past Sunday was lovingly given by Catherine Gupton in loving memory of her parents, Kate and Ned Wester and her loving husband, G.B. Gupton.

This week I want to share some more thoughts about unity. It's a word we often throw around in church, but what exactly does it mean to be unified with the people in your church, and how can you foster this sense of unity? Each of us has a role to play, and each of us has much to gain from being part of a unified Christian community.

The youth and children of Red Oak Baptist Church will be having a Lasagna Dinner on Friday, May 20 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Family Life Center. Eat-in only. Tickets are $10 each. Meal includes lasagna, bread, salad, dessert, and tea or water. All funds will support the youth and children attending summer mission camps.
Everyone is invited to attend the Red Oak Area Historic Preservation Society's 2nd Annual Food Truck Rodeo at Ennis Park on May 14 and May 15!

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Swift Creek Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2021-2022 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 third semester of the 2021-2022 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 third semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Middlesex Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2021-2022 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 third semester of the 2021-2022 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 third semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at CITI High School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Hubbard Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash County Public Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The following students at Tar River Acadmey made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Margaret P. Hoyle to Margaret P. Hoyle Revocable Trust and Margaret P. Hoyle; 13.46 acres on Oak Level Road
Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC, Wilmington Trust, NA, Broad Street Funding Trust II, Compu-Link Corporation, Celink and Lres Corp to Duane Hall; lot 2, Block E, Section 1, Winwood; $92,500

Nashville's Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of Nashville's new farmers market. Graphic photo by Jo Anne Cooper

The hummingbirds are making their first appearance, the days are getting longer, and most of us in this part of world once again forget how much work a garden can be and start planting stuff.
Gardening seems like a great idea when it's finally 70 degrees outside and there aren't really any bugs and the garden boxes aren't full of weeds and thoughts of fresh vegetables are dancing in our heads.

Looking back to 1996 when planning the first Blooming Festival I recall about 20 of us sitting around the table hashing out details on note pads. Most of the details were hammered out face-to-face through sub-committees. All correspondence to participants was delivered through the US Mail.
Fast forward to the planning of 2022 - committees have met in person, via ZOOM and even by facetime.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on November 27, 1979. Tommy Rogers (second from right), Webelos leader, presents the Arrow of Light award to Edward Collier during a special ceremony held at the Nashville Methodist Church. Looking on are Edwards' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Collier of Nashville and Ernie Wooten, cubmaster of Nashville Pack 76.