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By Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Castalia Mayor Ellene Leonard did not comment last week on the recent passing of Town Commissioner and former mayor Margaret Patterson. However, she did say that "regrettably, there is a vacancy on the board to fill." She explained that the General Statutes demand that the current town board appoint someone to fill the post of Margaret Patterson, who was herself appointed to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of former town commissioner Jennifer Pernell.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
In a recessed meeting Monday morning, the 2006-2007 budget was presented to Nash County board members. The $82.7 million budget calls for a $.05 increase in the ad valorem tax rate, an increase some commissioners weren't willing to immediately accept.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Nashville's Board unanimously authorized Town Manager, Preston Mitchell, to add a $9,500 career development assessment bonus for all Town of Nashville employees to the 2006-2007 fiscal year budget during a workshop meeting Tuesday afternoon.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A Nashville Elementary teacher is now a published author in two national music magazines. Music teacher Mandy Bailey published the articles, titled "The String Family" and "Egg 'Beat'ers," in two separate magazines this year. "I thought it was something worth sharing," Bailey said of the articles. "The hardest part was bringing it down to their (the kid's) level."
Wal-Mart could soon be rolling back prices in Nashville, as plans for the Supercenter are said to be underway. Though Wal-Mart officials would not confirm the locating of the store here, sources say neighbors surrounding the proposed site have received blueprints detailing the layout of the store.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Spring Hope's proposed 2006-2007 budget calls for no tax or fee increases, but may give employees a three percent pay increase.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Storms raged through the Nash County Sunday night but left little damage, according to Nash County EMS Director Brian Brantley.
NASHVILLE – Arthur Glenn Barnes, 71, died Saturday, May 13, 2006. He was born in Johnston County to the late Walter J. and Flossie Bass Barnes., He was preceded in death by his wife, Helga Treasure Barnes; sisters Fannie Leigh Nines and Christine Lewis; and brothers Chester, Joseph, Walter Jr., George and Robert Barnes.
Annie Lou Bobbitt Partin Mills passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Mayview Convalescent Center. Her family would like to thank all of the wonderful caregivers at Mayview for their loving care during her stay with them of over 16 years. We would also like to give special thanks to her brother and sister-in-law, C.B. and Lottie Lee Tutor, and Faye Cherchas and Bobbie Best for their years of devoted care and love.
WL Greene School held its Award's Day on Tuesday, April 25. Students were presented certificates for good attendance, A and A/B Honor Roll as well as highest average and most improved for each subject.
In honor and recognition of the North Carolina poultry industry's strong significance in bolstering the state's economy, North Carolina Governor Michael F. Easley recently proclaimed April as "Poultry Month" in the Tar Heel State.
I know that as a moonlighting newspaper columnist, I am mentally limited by nature, but last week's big news out of Nashville left me confused, surprised, saddened and shaking my head.
Last week's news of the plans for Nashville's library, town hall and police department has brought mixed emotions to many folks across town.
I have considered the proposed plans, trying to look at all sides, but honestly I am not satisfied with the council's decisions.
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Letters to the Editor:
Recent newspaper articles have revealed that the town of Nashville plans to purchase our building and land on Church Street, insuring that the town hall remains downtown where it rightfully should. Our decision to sell, while bittersweet, is the right move for our family at this time. Throughout our 50 years in business, the Joyner family has truly been blessed by the loyal patronage of our friends/customers, a great family of dedicated and talented coworkers and the support of many long-time suppliers.
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Well once again another Blooming Festival has come and gone and it couldn't have turned out better. The weather was perfect, the crowds were spectacular and the entertainment was top-notch. All of these things are just some of what the general public witnesses during the weekend, but what you don't see may surprise you.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Proposed plans for Nashville's new town hall call for renovations to 5,000 of the 11,000 square feet of Joyner's Grocery on Church Street. The remaining 6,000 square feet will be used for storage, according to Town Manager Preston Mitchell.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Northern Nash's storybook boys track and field season has only one chapter remaining.
Will it be a thrilling ending for the Knights?
ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount will be hosting a pair of girls camps this summer. Offerings are as follows:
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
CHAPEL HILL -- About this time last year, Nash Central baseball coach Stacey Alston was packing away his team's uniforms. Al Carter at Northern Nash was putting away his scorebook. Rocky Mount's Pat Smith was cleaning the dugouts at Gryphon Stadium and Southern Nash head coach Jeff Flowers was hanging up the keys to the John Deere.
But not this year.
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
PINETOPS -- Some baseball coaches would just assume see conference tournaments go the way of the dinosaur - and disappear.
They say it's a waste of time and pitching staffs get depleted for the postseason.
But you might get an argument about that from Southern Nash's Jeff Flowers.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter
RED OAK - Perhaps no NEW-6 Conference team -- regardless of the sport -- has been as dominant this season as the Wilson Fike girls soccer squad.
Fike, with a 23-0 record, has cruised past its competitors this year, playing only a single one-goal game (a 2-1 victory over West Forsyth at The Brittany Tournament last month).
ROCKY MOUNT -- No surprises here -- the Northern Nash boys and the Rocky Mount girls, as expected, soared to team titles last Wednesday as the NEW-6 Track and Field Tournament at The Dawg Pound on the Nash Central High campus.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Gary Smith couldn't have asked for a better close to the regular season for his Nash Central High School girls softball squad.
Last Friday at home, the Lady Bulldogs scored their first ever league victory as NC edged NEW-6 Conference rival Southern Nash by a tight 8-7 margin in eight innings.
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount High School senior Brandon Arrington picked the right night to break out of a conference hitting slump.
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College assistant diamond coach Jerry Edwards, a Rocky Mount native, will oversee the annual Louisburg College Baseball Camps this summer on the LC campus.
