Entries by Bill Harris

Power Lifting Fund Raiser to Benefit Veterans

A fundraiser to benefit veterans is planned for April 9th. The Brick Power Team will sponsor a bench press competition at the Henderson Family YMCA on Ruin Creek Rd. All proceeds will go to the American Legion of Henderson. Entry fee for adults is $40; Teens, $30; Non-lifters, $5. Those who are 12 & under […]

TownTalk: Remembering Weather Events Of The Past

There’s an old saying – everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.  That was true of today’s installment of TownTalk. John C. Rose and Bill Harris didn’t do a thing about the weather, but they, along with several callers, certainly talked about it. With another round of wintry weather predicted […]

Broken Tree Limbs from Winter Storms Can Cause Damage

Once again this weekend Old Man Winter is about to pay central North Carolina a visit.  Last weekend the Vance County area experienced snow, sleet and freezing rain along with some breezy conditions. Paul McKenzie of the Vance Co. Extension Service explained on today’s Home and Garden Show during The Local Skinny! that large shade […]

Unashamed Plan Shows Around Local Area

For fans of Southern Gospel Music the Unashamed Southern Gospel Quartet has announced three shows in the coming weeks. The first of these will be at Eastside Baptist Church in Henderson on Sunday, January 30th and will begin at 6pm.  Wednesday, February 23rd will find Unashamed in Raleigh at Western Blvd. Presbyterian Church and the […]

Home And Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.: Use sand instead of salt products on walkways and driveways during winter weather and sand don’t hurt plants like salt can. Cut dead foliage off of ornamental grasses. Take care not to cut into the crown or growing point, which is at the center […]