Entries by Bill Harris

Home And Garden Show

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

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,” […]

Home And Garden Show 04-17-24

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Carpenter bees Farmer’s Market Opens Saturday Soil Samples are now free of charge Use row markers to ID plants Use good quality potting mix for container plants Keep garden notebook up to date Start fruit tree spraying program Honey bee swarm removal Check for […]

SportsTalk: Building A Culture Of Winning At Vance Co. High School

Vance County High School Athletic Director Philip Weil has been on the job for less than a year but he is working to change the culture at the high school.  Weil and Head Football Coach Aaron Elliott were guests on Tuesday’s SportsTalk. Weil, who came from Las Vegas, Nevada, said he had goals for his […]