The Red Oak Area Historic Preservation Classic Tractor Show is set for September 9-10 at W.B. Ennis Park in Red Oak.
The event will include antique tractors, a chain saw carver, craft vendors, food trucks, hayrides, Playerz Haul video game truck and tethered hot air balloon rides, weather permitting. (Balloon rides are not included in admission)

Nashville is looking at revamping its ordinances to include tiny houses.
North Carolina is now considered a tiny-house friendly state and tiny houses on foundations can be permanent homes.
"Tiny houses have increased in popularity and are recognized as a cost-effective housing option," Nashville Planning and Development Director Sherry Moss told council members at the board's regular meeting on Tuesday night.

Kerry Carter, sexual assault program coordinator at My Sister's House, presents George Humphries, worshipful master of Morningstar Masonic Lodge 85, and Michael Davis, chaplain for Morningstar Masonic Lodge 85, with an appreciation award for helping with the kitchen renovation project at My Sister's House.

Nash County Parks and Recreation is receiving a grant that will help with adding more features to a local park.
The N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) is awarding over $17 million in grants to fund 39 local parks in recreation projects across the state.
Nash County Parks and Recreation Director Thomas Gillespie said the department will be receiving $425,000 out of the $17 million which will be applied towards further development of Nash County Miracle Park at Coopers.

NC Cooperative Extension will host the Nash County Horse Farm Tour on Friday, September 23.
The tours highlight three different horse facilities in Nash County and are designed for current, future and the curious horse enthusiasts.
The three stops offer educational opportunities with the farm owners at each stop sharing ideas of how they got to where they are, the bumps along the road and the successes and what works and what didn't work for them.

Heroes Field of Honor
Flags will fly around the clock from September 8 through September 11 at 1114 S. First Street in Nashville in honor of local heroes.
The project is organized and hosted by the Rocky Mount VFW Post 2057 and the Sharpsburg Exchange Club.

Nashville's Town Council officially approved on Tuesday night the purchase of the former Acme Cleaners building for the town's recreation department.
Town Manager Randy Lansing told council members that Tim Evans, owner of the former Acme Cleaners at 200 S. Boddie Street, had accepted the town's offer of $410,000 to purchase the property.

The Town of Spring Hope has reestablished its own public works department after a seesaw relationship with its former provider.
The town was contracted with Envirolink, a utility management company, since 2011.
Over the years, both residents and town staff expressed dissatisfaction in the performance of Envirolink with the upkeep of grass at cemeteries among other maintenance issues.

Some of Nash County's businesses are now able to sell alcohol before noon on Sundays after a request was approved by most of the board of commissioners.
Senate Bill 155, also known as the "Brunch Bill" was signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper in June of 2017.
The bill allows places such as retail outlets and restaurants to start selling alcohol at 10 a.m. on Sundays, instead of noon.

Incidents:
Firearm by felon, carrying concealed weapon reported at 308 W. Washington St. on 9/2/22
Hit and run, misdemeanor, fail to stop reported at mile marker 462 US 64 E on 89/2/22

God's grace is always sufficient, but it's not always easy to recognize. Let me give you a real-life example.
Seventeen years ago, my wife, Robbie, noticed a small spot on her chin. When she went to the doctor, it was determined to be basal cell carcinoma. It's a harmless form of skin cancer. However, you have to remove it, or it will just keep growing.

John 11 records the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. John tells the story in a series of conversations. The passage begins with a conversation Jesus has with his disciples about the sickness and death of Lazarus. When he finally arrived in Bethany, Lazarus' sister Marth confronted him. In the ensuing conversation, Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25). Then Jesus talked with Lazarus' other sister, Mary.

On Thursday, October 13 North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) will host its second annual PULL! For Wesleyan Bishops Sporting Clays Classic. The fundraising event will be held at Rose Hill Farm Sporting Clays and Hunting Preserve in Nashville. All proceeds from this event will support various efforts to help Wesleyan students in their journey for lifelong learning and achievement.

Kim Batts has been sworn in as the ninth City Clerk in Rocky Mount's history.
Batts, 45, takes over the position from Pamela Casey, who retired Sept. 1. Batts has been a member of the organization since 2013 and has served as Deputy Clerk since 2013.

Francine Fogle and Samuel R. Jones of Nashville, engaged, will wed on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 1 p.m. The wedding will be held at Castalia Missionary Baptist Church, 10404 Lancaster Store Road, Castalia. A reception will follow the wedding.

12, 10, 7 and 3. What are these numbers? These were the numbers as we went into the holiday weekend.
There were 12 adult dogs, 7 teen puppies at the shelter. There were also 3 female cats, one that has a litter of kittens and one that is pregnant. There were 10 adult dogs in temp foster care, who are transitioning to their Rescues or seeking Rescues.

Donna B. Thomas to Donna B. Thomas; 1612 Trailwood Drive, Rocky Mount
US Bank National Association, Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust, Newrez, LLC, New Penn Financial, LLC and Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing to Renovated Homes, LLC; 4148 Harrison Drive, Rocky Mount; $93,500

Building Permit Commercial
Bryant Inscoe, 12021 US 64A, new construction; $950,000
Andrew Lew, 9274 Divers Rd., misc.; $12,000

It's been awhile since I've had a "weird news" column and the notebook is full. Enjoy.
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Last week, U.S. Customs and Border agents decided to double-check a shipment of baby wipes coming from Mexico to Laredo, Texas.
It turned out there were almost 2,000 packages of cocaine totaling over 1,500 pounds and with a street value of $11.8 million.

It's official. Nashville's Town Council approved the purchase of the former location of Acme Cleaners which will become the new location of its parks and recreation center.
This has been one of the town's smarter moves with "future visioning." Our parks and rec quickly outgrew its current location and it does make better sense to own rather than lease long-term.

This photo was submitted by Ricky and Amy Viverette. The photo was found in the home of Ricky's uncle, Alton Viverette. Recognize the location or any of the people? Call us at 252-459-7101.

The Nash County Arts Council will host an art exhibit from September 7 - 27, at Nash Arts Center, 100 E. Washington Street, Nashville, featuring the works of Mike Clark. An artist reception will be held on Saturday, September 10th from 10 a.m. until noon. Light refreshments will be provided.
Mike Clark has seven college degrees, including two Ph.Ds, and is a recording artist, songwriter, and author of three books.

Nash Arts welcomes The Dedicated Men of Zion to its stage tonight, Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. General admission is $15 ($10 for members). North Carolina's Dedicated Men of Zion are a sacred soul gospel quartet. The group, composed of vocalists/siblings Anthony "Amp" and Antwan Daniels, Marcus Sugg, and Dexter Weaver, are friends and church congregants.