Entries by Bill Harris

SportsTalk: Thomas Works At Rebuilding JF Webb Sports

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During his first year as athletic director for J.F. Webb High School, Keith Thomas has certainly faced some challenges.  The school was unable to field a baseball team this season due to a lack of players but Thomas is hopeful this will change.  “We have a JV team this year and next year those kids […]

SportsTalk: KVA Graduate Joins The Iron Dukes

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Duke, NC State and UNC…them’s fightin’ words around here.  Loyalty to your favorite university sports team is just part of growing up in North Carolina.  What do you do if you are a graduate of NC State, UNC and work for Duke?  That’s the unique situation that Kerr Vance Academy graduate John Averette finds himself […]

Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Cleanup perennial flower beds. Cut back plants, pull weeds and refresh mulch Finish up your pruning chores. Fruit trees,blueberries,grape vines, broadleaf evergreens and ornamental trees. Increase pollination of your garden by purchasing Honey bees or contacting a beekeeper to place a hive on your […]

SportsTalk: Lee Dreams Of National Title For Louisburg College Softball

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Louisburg College Softball Coach Eric Lee has a dream.  “I’ve always dreamed of bringing a national title to Louisburg College,” Lee said.  Lee was a guest on Thursday’s SportsTalk.  Sometimes dreams can be funny things though and this year those dreams have almost become a nightmare.  “It’s been the most challenging season of my career,” […]