From farmers to fishermen, the Nashville Town Council caught an ear full at Tuesday's meeting.
Hope Edwards, of M & H Edwards Farm, told council members that many of the area's farmers are upset that the Nashville Junction is holding Saturday morning events that seem like competition to the Friday afternoon farmers market.
Edwards said her family farm has participated in the farmers market at the Junction since it began in spring 2022. She said its proximity is perfect.

A teenager stands accused of shooting a young man near a recent Nashville party.
The juvenile has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill, possession of a firearm by a minor and discharging a firearm in town limits.

Summer campers of KidSpace at Nashville Methodist Church in Nashville held their very own patriotic parade in celebration of July 4th. Youngsters traveled the blocks around the church on decorated bicycles and scooters.
Pictured above, Brynley Long prepares for her bike ride in the July 4th patriotic event.

A Nashville council member is complaining about how local police responded to a recent large party near which a teenager allegedly shot a young man.
Nashville Police Chief J.T. Winstead said Tuesday that the party and shooting were unrelated, clarifying earlier statements.
Council Member Louise Hinton told The Graphic earlier this week that she was concerned how her son was treated by police after he called 911 to complain about a July 1 party in the Jackson Way subdivision.

Anyone interested in running for office in Nashville has a week left to file.
The seats held by Mayor Brenda Brown and council members Louise Hinton and Lynne Hobbs are up for election.
As of Wednesday morning, Brenda Brown has filed to keep her seat as mayor and former mayor, Donald Street, has filed to run against her.
Louise Hinton has filed for re-election to the Nashville Town Council and Bill Lummp has also filed for a seat on the board.

The Red Oak Town Council has hired its receptionist to serve as interim clerk.
After a brief closed session Monday night, the council voted to promote Averi Rae Parker, who has worked for the town for the past year. She will now serve as interim clerk through October while the council looks for a new clerk.
"I'm honored to be offered the position," Parker said. Although the council said she could take time to consider her answer, she accepted immediately.

Bridles and Halters 4-H Livestock Club and C-Squared Show Cattle traveled to Hillsborough recently to compete in the Central Carolina District Junior Dairy Show and the Central Carolina Holstein Association Annual Black and White Show. Dawson Denton is pictured with Linsey.

Nash County averages a traffic collision every two and a half hours; an injury every six and a half hours; and a fatality every two weeks, according to crash statistics Sheriff Keith Stone presented Monday to the Board of Commissioners.
Stone personally presented a request for funding to keep four patrol deputies dedicated to traffic enforcement. The positions are part of a grant managed by the N.C. Highway Safety Program.

Governor Roy Cooper recently announced appointments to boards and committees, including three Rocky Mount residents.
Angela Watkins Gailliard was appointed to the Nash Community College Board of Trustees as a member at-large. Gailliard is the Director of Programs for the Golden Leaf Foundation. She is also the Vice President and Chief Corporate Officer of Word Tabernacle Church at the Impact Center.

Nash County deputies charged a Florida man with child abduction during an Independence Day traffic stop on Interstate 95.
Alejandro Hernandez Vazquez, 40, of Miami, faces charges of abduction of a child, possession of synthetic cannabinoid, possession of drug paraphernalia, contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He received a $505,000 bond.
Just after midnight on July 4, deputies stopped a 2016 Audi Q5 at mile marker 138.

ARRESTS
Markeelan Cherry; 7/2/23 and 7/8/23; charged with possession of a firearm by a minor, larceny by changing a price tag, obtaining property by false pretense and larceny by employee

A warrant service was reported on 7/5/23 at 1266 Maudis Road, Bailey
Two counts of possession of cocaine and possession of heroin were reported on 7/6/23 at 1320 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount
A breaking and entering an auto and larceny from an auto were reported on 7/5/23 at 2301 Otterburn Place, Raleigh

Seeking participants! High School Equivalency classes and Technology Lab (keyboarding, document preparation, internet, email, and social media) are being offered at Spaulding Family Resource Center, Inc. in collaboration with Nash Community College. Contact Nash Community College (252) 451-8215 or Spaulding Family Resource Center, Inc. (252) 303-0541 for more information.

Northern Nash High School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.

Nash Central Middle School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.

Nash Rocky Mount Early College High School has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.

Red Oak Middle has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.

Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA) has announced its fourth nine weeks honor roll.

Last week was a rough week. The Shelter had to basically close to intakes of dogs which made people mad. They just asked people to wait. Thats all. The thing is, if you surrender your dog when the shelter's kennels are all full, it can be euthanized immediately. Or they will have to euthanize another probably adoptable dog to make room. PLEASE wait till they are less crowded. If it is a stray, they will have to keep for 3 business days waiting for an owner to reclaim.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds." (James 1:2)
Our five-year old grandson is so excited about learning how to fish. Recently, he came in the house with tears in his eyes. Easton went straight to his mamaw and got up in her lap. He said he wasn't going to go fishing again until he was 16. He told her that he got his hook stuck in the tree twice while trying to cast it into the lake.

A flight attendant told her pastor about the harrowing events of a recent flight. Severe weather required an emergency landing. She was responsible for preparing the cabin for a possible crash landing. The pastor asked how passengers reacted to these frightening events.
"From my vantage point," she answered, "It looked like they were making last-minute deals with God." What were you doing?" the pastor asked. She replied, "I was thanking God I did not have to make any last-minute deals with God."

The Baptist Men will have their monthly breakfast meeting on Sunday, July 16.
Women in Action will meet on Tuesday, July 18 at 6:30 pm at Red Oak Baptist Church.
Everyone's invited to join in the fun at the Teddy Bear Paint and Brunch on August 12 at 10:00 am - 12:30 pm at Red Oak Baptist Church Family Life Center!

The Golden LEAF Foundation recently announced 215 rural North Carolina students who were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including nine in Nash County.
High school seniors entering college as first year students are eligible for a $3,500 scholarship each year for up to four years of undergraduate study at a participating four-year North Carolina college or university.

BUILDING PERMIT
(COMMERCIAL)
Lauren Phelps; 174 Glover Park Memorial Drive; detached accessory; $15,000
Alan Larson; 119 S. Ash Street; renovation/alteration; $120,000

S. Whitehurst and Sharon E. Whitehurst to M&A Forbes Properties, LLC; Birchwood Homes, Block C, Lot 15: $105,000
Amy W. Forbes and Mark S. Forbes to M&A Forbes Properties, LLC; Birchwood Homes, Block C, Lot 15
Jack E. Norwood to Sorghum Ventures, LLC; 18.74 acres, 21.76 acres, 14.72 acres, 25.62 acres, 89.54 acres and 19.66 acres

My sweating has taken up right where it left off last year.
I heard someone say it had gotten right hot lately. I don't know if that person has been out of the country or what. I've been hot since March. It's just gotten $#@% hot recently.
It has been a mild summer so far. To clarify: I don't care what the calendar says, summer in North Carolina starts in April. Third week of June?

It still amazes me how many folks actually rely on social media for their news. And it shows.
Just recently I had a few "you're kidding me, right?" moments during conversations.
One conversation was regarding the newly constructed Pet Connection Center which will serve as the new location of the Nash County Animal Shelter. The people in the conversation had no clue such a facility was in the works. Actually it's close to opening.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic of August 8, 1974. Keith Evans (left) and his brother Steve check out the water situation in one of their tobacco fields. At the time the brothers had moved to mechanical harvesting.

MOUNT OLIVE SLUGGER CANA SHROCK WATCHES ANOTHER LONGBALL FLY

MOUNT OLIVE -- Over the past three years, one reliable consistent has always been present for the University of Mount Olive softball program -- and that is Cana Shrock in the field or at the plate.
Shrock, who prepped at Nash Central High School, was a Day-One starter when she arrived on the UMO campus in Wayne County three years ago.

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH TY HOWLE

STATE COLLEGE, PA. -- Happy Valley has indeed become Ty Howle's Happy Place -- and don't look for that to change any time soon.
Little did Howle know when he signed to play football at Penn State University in 2009 that the moment would provide the beginning of a long-term career-path commitment.

SOUTHERN NASH SOFTBALL SUPERSTAR ANNA DICKINSON

NASH COUNTY -- It was quite the amazing prep softball season in Nash County -- and its excellence has been recognized statewide.
Five Nash County standouts have been saluted with prestigious spots on the North Carolina Softball Coaches Association's All-State Teams in their respective classifications.

NASH COUNTY -- The second half of the Nash-Halifax Swim League schedule will kick off today when Roanoke Valley travels to Nash Rec.
Action will begin at 5 p.m. at the NRST Pool in Nashville.
Roanoke Valley currently sits in first place in the league following its narrow victory over defending champion Westridge two weeks ago in Roanoke Rapids.

University of Mount Olive softball star Cana Shrock rounds second base after hitting a home run for the Trojans. The talented Shrock is a graduate of Nash Central High School.

A good time was had by ball -- and plenty of skills were learned -- when Southern Nash High School hosted its annual Ladybirds Softball Camp last month. Youngsters were able to mingle and work with several of the current SNHS players, along with Head Coach Scott Collie. Here are some photos from the event.

Dawson Denton and Linsey

Bridles and Halters 4-H Livestock Club and C-Squared Show Cattle traveled to Hillsborough on June 16th and 17th to compete in the Central Carolina District Junior Dairy Show and the Central Carolina Holstein Association Annual Black and White Show.
For the District Show Showmanship competition, Dawson Denton showed in the 7 and under Showmanship non-competitive class, Kolby Griffin and Mollie Griffin placed in the top 10 of the Junior Competition, and Shelby Griffin placed 4th in the intermediate class.

Mollie Griffin and Amor

McKenzie Kennedy and Aim Hy

Maura Kennedy and Safari