Entries by Bill Harris

SportsTalk: Vipers Take A Week Off Before Facing Carrboro

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The Vance County Vipers are guaranteed to remain 8-0 until, at least, October 20.  Why? Because the team has a late season bye week. According to Head Coach Aaron Elliott, it’s time for one.  “I didn’t realize how beat up we are,” Elliott said on Thursday’s SportsTalk.  Several players are banged up including quarterback Javion […]

SportsTalk: Crossroads Finding Success At Multiple Sports

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Last year Crossroads Christian lost in the final four of the state soccer championship but, according to Scottie Richardson, the school’s athletic director, Crossroads is will have a good shot of returning to the final four this season.  “We are ranked #1 in the state.  We lost our first game to Franklinton and haven’t lost […]

SportsTalk: KVA Prepares For Tournaments

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Schools around the area are approaching state playoffs and conference tournaments.  Kerr Vance Academy is no exception.  The school’s Volleyball team, currently ranked 7th in the state, will take on Faith Christian in the second round of their conference tournament in Rocky Mount after receiving a first round bye, according to Mike Joyner, KVA Athletic […]

Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Start preparing for season extension. Have your frost protection plan ready! Should you apply lime to your lawn? Clean up your garden. Take up and clean and store your vegetable trellis if vegetables are finished producing on the trellis What should you do about […]