BAILEY - A 37-year old Bailey man is charged with killing his father after an incident at the family home May 23, three days after his mother was put to rest.
Brandon Charles Earp of 9454 Liles Road is charged with felony first degree murder concerning the death of 63-year-old Charles Dewey Earp.
According to a May 24 press release from the Nash County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the family home on Liles Road in Bailey on May 23rd to do a welfare check on the elder Earp.

NASHVILLE - Nash County is dropping its tax rate from 0.67 per $100 valuation to 0.63 in anticipation of reaping an increase in tax revenues, while its projected overall FY2025 budget totals $142,973,213 compared to last year's $134,587,602.
A revenue neutral rate after revaluation would have been 0.575, which local officials are not required to adopt.
"Our tax rate is about one of the lowest in our surrounding counties," said Marvin Arrington, commissioner.

TORCH RUN - More than 20 officers and community partners joined Nashville Police Department (NPD) Tuesday morning, May 28, to assist carrying the Nash County lap of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics. This makes the 4th year NPD has participated. Agencies in addition to Nashville Police Department included Rocky Mount Police Department, Nash County Sheriff's Office, NC Adult Probation and Parole. Pictured (above) Bert Harris holds the torch joined by other participants as they run the final steps arriving at the Nash County Courthouse.

SPRING HOPE - The State Bureau of Investigation has been called in, and a Nash County Sheriff's Deputy placed on routine administrative leave, after a shooting outside of Spring Hope that left a man in critical condition.
Deputy Sgt. Miguel Salazar, a seven-year veteran NCSO officer, responded to a call at about 7:30 a.m. at a residence located at 9698 US 64 Alternate, Spring Hope, according to Sheriff Keith Stone, who conducted a press conference about the incident on May 23.

Colonel (retired) Tom Rawlings, American Legion Post 110 speaks on Sunday during the traditional Memorial Day Service at Forest Hill Cemetery in Nashville.

Two extremes of weather- oppressive heat Sunday evening and a rainy thunderstorm Monday- were not enough to keep people from gathering in Nashville and Rocky Mount to show their respect and appreciation for Veterans on Memorial Day.
Over forty people were in attendance for the 6 p.m. Memorial Day Service May 26 at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville.

A sanitation worker for the Town of Nashville injured on the job is reportedly starting physical therapy after losing part of a finger during an accident.
The man, whose name has not been released by the town's HR department due to HIPAA and NC statutes, was hurt May 15 while at 174 Glover Park Memorial Drive, according to Nash County 9-1-1 records. The call was received at 7:57 a.m.

BAILEY- Close to thirty Nash County seniors made their mark on history May 16 at the Country Doctor Museum in Bailey when they took part in recorded interviews conducted by AP US History students from Southern Nash. It was the 5th Annual Oral History Day at the Museum, with this year's focus on memories about childhood illnesses and vaccines.

A former dollar store employee has a court appearance May 30 to answer charges that she stole from the store where she worked.
Angel Taylor, 41, of 220 Lumber Street, Nashville is reportedly out on bail at present, but is due in Nash District Court to answer twelve counts of felony larceny by employee.

A 30-year-old Rocky Mount man is due in Nash County court May 30, charged with assaulting his lawyer and a sheriff's deputy in court earlier this month.
David Jordan Jr. of 137 River Run Road is in jail on a $20,000 secured bond after a May 1, 2024 incident in Superior Court.
Jordan Jr. had been in Superior Court for disposition of a case.

Child abuse-felony reported at 2460 Curtis Ellis Dr., Rocky Mount on 5/25/24
Larceny of a firearm; larceny misdemeanor; damage to personal property; breaking or entering into or breaking out of motor vehicle(s) reported at 174 Glover Park Memorial Dr., Nashville on 5/19/24

Obtain property by false pretense reported at 232 Pine Dr., Nashville on 5/22/24
Breaking and entering felony reported at 2585 Campground Rd., Nashville on 5/23/24
Financial transaction card fraud reported at 2793 E. Old Spring Hope Rd., Nashville on 5/25/24

Almost two months after announcing an $85-million-dollar expansion at their Nashville plant, the Crump Group has been lauded for adding over one hundred full-time jobs to the area, most of which concerned hiring people who were formerly classed having low-to-moderate income wages.
The Crump Group, a Canadian-based company that makes limited ingredient pet treats, many using local sweet potatoes as an ingredient, was awarded $750,000 in grant money through Nash County from the North Carolina Department of Commerce Rural Economical Development Division...

NASHVILLE - The prevalence of opioids and what to do about them were the topics of conversation May 20 at a meeting of The Voice of Nashville, with guest speaker Tia Foula, Assistant Nash County Manager.
Foula, who has worked in Nash County 17 years and has a social services background, assumed her current position in December, which also came with the title and responsibility of Opioid Settlement Manager.

Town of Spring Hope officials continue to plan for future development by considering system development feeds along with adopting zoning and subdivision amendments.
System development fees (SDFs) allow local governments to charge developers for connection to major water and sewer utilities. They are authorized under state statutes based on municipal utility costs.

Have you ever heard a Christian talk about "grace"? What actually is it?
The best definition for grace is "The Unmerited Favor Of God". John Piper, a Baptist pastor in Minnesota, takes grace one step farther. He said, "Grace is not simply leniency when we have sinned. Grace is the enabling gift of God not to sin. Grace is power, not just pardon." Indeed, we live through and by the grace of the Lord Jesus.

Two students from Nash Central High School have garnered recognition for their accomplishments at both the Chapter and State levels from the Sons of the American Revolution. Madeline Hart, named the winner for her Knight Essay on Joseph Warren at the Halifax Resolves Chapter, secured third place in the statewide competition. Jon Ayden Horne received accolades for his deep passion for American History and current events, earning him the Outstanding Citizenship Award from the Halifax Resolves Chapter.

ROCKY MOUNT - Chester H. Brantley recently established the Chester H. and Eliza Ann Brantley Endowment for Basic Law Enforcement Training and Emergency Dispatch.
The endowment will cover the cost of textbooks and uniforms for cadets who enter the academy.

H&H Constructors of Fayetteville, LLC to Alexander Rafael Taylor; Walnut Cove, Phase 2, Lot 30; $324,000
LD Land Holdings, LLC to Donna L. Carlone; 1.5 acres; $46,000
Bruce Allen Bulluck and Peggy Wheeler Bulluck to Nils W. Joyner Jr. and Debbie V. Joyner; 1991 Barnes Hill Church Road, 2.99 acres and 5.00 acres; $550,000
Chris W. Thomas to Amber D. Simpson; 4508 Laurel Trail Road, Rocky Mount

Addition (covered); 2303 Jacobs Branch Dr., Elm City; George Wilder; $50,000
Miscellaneous; 9942 Beaver Dam Rd., Middlesex; Sasha Jones; $25,000
New single family dwelling; 13106 Stells Ct.; Zebulon; Ulyses Rojas; $90,000
Renovation/alteration; 5099 Green Hawthorne Ct., Battleboro; Aleyce Cullen; $35,129.17

On the brink of our trip to Europe, I've hit the last minute paranoia, despite months of planning.
It occurred to me that food might be a concern on our travels to Ireland, England and Iceland. That's because I've never once seen an English, Irish, or Icelandic food restaurant in the United States.
But not once has a friend or family member said, "Let's go grab some English food for supper" or "Man, I could really go for some Irish food at lunch."

Our Backward Glances photos this week are from 53 years ago, however it really doesn't seem like that long ago Nash General Hospital opened its doors.
I recall, as a child, visiting the newly constructed hospital when my mother would visit with her father during a hospital stay. I remember being told I had to sit very quietly in the waiting area in the front lobby for a bit until she returned. Children nor young teens were not allowed upstairs. Visiting hours and rules were extremely strict.

Dear editor: I am writing this letter in support of a dear friend. Well actually, she is not just a friend, but also a dedicated citizen of Nashville for many, many years. She sacrificially served as a town council member for 18 years. I say sacrificially, but she really didn't consider it a sacrifice - she loved serving and making the town better! I realized while attending some of the council meetings, that she was not just a council member who wanted to "take a seat" - so to speak.

These photos were originally published in The Nashville Graphic on May 20, 1971. Nash General Hospital opened with the transfer of 77 patients from Park View Hospital and Memorial Hospital. Pictured above, emergency service and hospital staff assist with moving patients into the newly constructed hospital.