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Nashville's Parks and Rec folks are caught up in Fall crafting, and are offering a series of four arts and craft classes in September, October and November involving regional artists.
Registration is open now for a Sept. 21 class to make a Fall Door Hangar, two back-to-back classes in Barn Quilt painting October 10-11, an Adult finger-painting class November 2, and a Holiday Card-Making class Nov. 15.

I've never really given a lot of thought to the U.S. penny.
I used to get excited when I found a "wheat penny," and never spent a single one that came into my possession. They currently rest out of circulation in a cigar box on my dresser.
And that is the case with most pennies in America and one of the reasons many believe the country should stop producing the coin.

As America was anxiously awaiting the 'big debate' Tuesday night between the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees, I couldn't help to be equally, if not more, concerned about what's going on right here in North Carolina, Nash County and Nashville.
First - let me preface the next part of this column that I do not have anything against private schools. In fact, I believe there are cases where enrolling a child into a private school makes for the best choice for some children and family situations.

This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on August 13, 1953. A tobacco disease clinic was held in the farm agent's office in Nashville. At the microscope is Howard Garris, plant pathologist of the State College Extension Service. He is inspecting a diseased tobacco plant with Burt Taylor, assistant farm agent and the county's tobacco specialist.

Coopers Ruritan Club President, Mike Glover (left) and Wanda Powell (right) present scholarships to local students. Sarah Ann Bass (second from left) received the Coopers Ruritan Foundation Scholarship. She will attend NC State this fall. Recipient of the E.C. Pearce Scholarship is Brayden C Moore (second from right.) He will attend Nash Community College this fall.

Amanda Jankowski accepts a donation to the Nash County Foster Care Program from West Mount Ruritan Club member Wayne Outlaw.

Damage to personal property reported at 1100 Benbrook Dr., Nashville on 9/2/24
Missing persons reported at 1177 Thompson Chapel Rd., Wilson on 9/2/24
Larceny by employee reported at 1765 Red Oak Rd., Nashville on 9/6/24
Fail to register as sex offender; fail to return verification form reported at 216 S. Vine St. on 9/4/24

Failure to reduce speed reported at 731 E. Washington St.on 9/1/24
Habitual larceny reported at 367 W. Washington St., on 9/7/24
Hit and run, misdemeanor, fail to stop reported at S. First St. / E. Washington St., on 9/6/24

Roll up your sleeves and join the N.C. Department of Transportation as we cleanup roadside trash during the Fall Litter Sweep from Sept. 14-28.
NCDOT needs volunteers to clear roadside litter and help keep North Carolina's roadsides beautiful. NCDOT county maintenance offices will provide volunteers with gloves, safety vests and bags.
Every spring and fall, North Carolina communities come together for the NCDOT Litter Sweep, making a visible difference in our environment.

Rocky Mount
9/12/2024: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 3224 Woodlawn Avenue
9/13/2024: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Braswell Memorial Library, 727 North Grace Street

RALEIGH - Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced on Monday $12.4 million in awards that will focus on the expansion of current food manufacturers and processors with the goal of increasing value-added goods and products manufactured in the state. A total of eight projects that include produce, meat and dairy products received initial awards through the N.C. Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI).

Rhonda Silver Davis to Regina Ann Silver; 17000 Red Bud Road, Castalia
Thomas Daughtridge and Thomas L. Daughtridge to Glenda Dale M. Daughtridge and Dale M. Daughtridge; Appletree Farms, Block B, Lot 3
Glenda Dale Daughtridge, Glenda Dale M. Daughtridge and Dale M. Daughtridge to Glenda Dale M. Daughtridge, Brenda Gale Hadley, Jessica Hadley Joyner, Christopher Ryan Hadley and Tyler Warren Hadley; 2273 Reges Store Road, Nashville

Singlewide; 8751 School St., Rocky Mount; Joshua Taylor; $13,500
Renovation/alteration; 2415 W. Old Spring Hope Rd., Nashville; Esdras Guzman; $28,000
Multi-sectional; 5950 West Mount Rd., Rocky Mount; Dave Jardine, Kelly Barnes; $155,100
Multi-sectional; 5974 West Mount Rd., Rocky Mount; Dave Jardine, Kelly Barnes; $248,892

Many of you know that I worked in a political arena for 40 years, so I was used to the name-calling that was often associated with my profession. As a Christian - particularly an evangelical Christian - I had also been subjected to a lot of labels over the years: fanatic, bible-toting believer, zealot, religious right, homophobe, etc. This is familiar territory for higher profile Christians like me.
There's a name I heard recently that is somewhat new to me. It's "biblical literalist."

This passage is an apologetic for the authority, credibility, and veracity of scripture. But the writer does not defend scripture by addressing criticisms about manuscripts, archeology, prophecy, science, or history. He asserts the truthfulness and trustworthiness of scripture by arguing how God's word does not change despite those who oppose it.
Herbert Lockyer wrote, "Here is unfolded for our learning the righteousness of Jehovah and the reminder of the struggles of a holy soul in reference to such righteousness." Psalm 119:137-144 gives three reasons you should trust the Bible.

Wednesday night activities at Red Oak Baptist Church resumed on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Kingdom Kids is at 6:15 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Student Ministry are at 6:30 p.m.
The Baptist Men will have their monthly breakfast meeting on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8:30 a.m.
Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church is hosting "SONflowers," a missions celebration for ladies.