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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
WILSON -– This looks like a year of resurgence for Northern Nash baseball.
The team tied a school mark for the longest game played when it survived a 15-inning marathon with Wilson Fike Monday evening for an emotional 5-4 victory.
ZEBULON -- Aaron Herr scampered home on a wild pitch in the second inning as Chattanooga Lookouts defeated the Carolina Mudcats 1-0 in a Class AA Southern League baseball game at Five County Stadium on Sunday before 5,428 fans.
MURFREESBORO -- Chowan University will release the new nickname during a news conference on Thursday at 11 a.m. on the grounds in front of the McDowell Columns Building at Chowan University. The announcement comes after an intensive eight-month study on the NCAA ruling on Native American nicknames, which have deemed to be "hostile and aggressive."
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central started rapping on Rocky Mount's door earlier this season when the Bulldogs scared the Gryphons with a narrow 3-2 NEW 6 Conference baseball loss.
Last Friday night, the Bulldogs didn't kick in the Gryphons' door, but they did find the key under the doormat.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The results are in and Sheriff Dick Jenkins will move on to face Republican John L. Barnes in the Sheriff's race for the general election come November. Carnell Taylor will also move on to the general election and face Republican incumbent Bill Daughtridge for the NC House District 25 seat.
Jenkins defeated David S. Hawkins Jr. by 3,205 votes in the primary election, which ended at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Eighy-eight percent voted for Jenkins while only 12% voted for Hawkins.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Nash County Tourism and Visitors Bureau will soon become a county department as the Nash Board voted to bring it on after a closed session discussing the matter.
The Tourism and Visitors Bureau is currently operating under the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce and is located, along with the Chamber, in the Rocky Mount train station.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
They came in pairs, groups and even as individuals but all came for one cause: fighting cancer. And as the saying goes, it just keeps getting better and better.
The 12th Annual Relay for Life of Nash County was held Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29 and far exceeded the goal of $250,000. Early figures show the grand total at $258,624.51.
A National Day of Prayer celebration will be held May 4, 2006 at 12:00 noon on the Nash County Courthouse steps in Nashville. This event is sponsored by Nashville area churches, the public is invited to participate. Coordinator for the event is Rev. Vernon Potter of the Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church. Call 252-459-2188 for more information.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education approved the first reading of the School Wellness Policy during their regular meeting Monday night, nixing the previous Healthy Active Children Policy.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A draft copy of the 2006-2007 budget was presented to board members during their regular meeting Tuesday night. Town Manager Preston Mitchell told the board members it was standard for the manager to present the budget during the May meeting. The budget retreat was held in January to discuss and consult on matters that will face Nashville in the upcoming fiscal year.
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By Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Margaret Patterson, former mayor of Castalia and a present town commissioner, passed away quietly at her home on the morning of May 2. Patterson served the town of Castalia for over twelve years. She served first as a town commissioner and then served one term as mayor for the town. She then served an additional term as a town commissioner. In the most recent election, Patterson lost her bid for re-election but was appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Jennifer Pernell, who resigned last year.
SPRING HOPE – Geraldine M. Edwards, 76, died Sunday, April 30, 2006.Funeral services were conducted on May 2 at Ephesus Baptist Church by the Rev. Gene Whitehouse and the Rev. Bill Wakefield. Entombment will be at a later date at Peachtree Baptist Church cemetery.
Nash Arts welcomes Dawn Wilson's play, "Jesu of Fondue" to its stage this weekend as part of its N.C. Play Rite Series. Performances are April 27, 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Actors Tanya Ezzell Andrews, Matt Andrews, Steve Pinyan, Deborah Matthews and John Michaelez (director) are some of the familiar faces you'll see in the production.
ROCKY MOUNT—World-renowned vocal artist and Gospel singer Wintley Phipps will highlight performances by Rocky Mount area choirs and singers when they come together for a "Unity Through Christian Music" event on Saturday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at Wesleyan College's Dunn Center for the Performing Arts.
On Sunday Evening, April 30, West Haven Presbyterian Church on the corner of West Haven Boulevard and Hammond Street will present The Bell Ringers of The First Baptist Church of Henderson, North Carolina, that church's storied Youth Handbell choir.
Eunice Langley Batchelor, 84, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. She was born in Nash County on January 9, 1922, the daughter of the late Willie Lindsey Langley and Emma Baker Langley. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Thomas Batchelor, Jr.
Matthew Keith Denton, 19, died Saturday, April 22, 2006. He was born in Nash County on September 2, 1986 to Ronnie Denton and Susan Woodruff Denton. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Roy and Pearl Denton.
NASHVILLE – Dercie Earl Bailey, 85, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Funeral services were held Friday, April 21 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Nashville.
WILSON – Cuyler Deems Best, Jr., 66, of Wilson died on April 24, 2006 after a lengthy illness. A native of Wayne County, he was the youngest son of the late Cuyler Deems Best, Sr. and Frances Herring Best. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University and taught vocational agriculture in Nash County for over 30 years.
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Mike Brantley - The Soap Box
Without trying to be overly dramatic, I have to relate an episode recently that burdened — wait, no ... crippled — my business and personal life. It caused mental anguish as well as embarrassment.
April is just about over which means before we know it, summertime will be here. It has been a month full of happenings all over the county, including two things we all should pay more close attention to. April is Prevent Child Abuse Month and Sexual Abuse Awareness Month.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter
LOUISBURG — Collin Haggerty's family moved to Nashville 10 years ago, and one of the first people he befriended was Tripp Dubose. One decade later, Haggerty and Dubose, now juniors in high school, have remained close pals as students at Wilson Greenfield School.
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT — Rocky Mount captured its second straight Rocky Mount Gryphons Easter Baseball Tournament title last Tuesday evening with a 6-2 victory over Clayton in the championship game.
RED OAK — Ashlyn's Run will be held this Saturday on the cross-country course at Red Oak Middle School. The event will feature a 5K race for all participants, along with a two-mile event that is designed for students in eighth grade and below.
