Entries by Bill Harris

SportsTalk: Vipers Look For Third Win Of The Season Against Orange

Last Friday night the Vance County Vipers dismantled Roanoke Rapids 52-14.  “I was surprised that Roanoke Rapids was not as competitive,” Vipers Head Coach Aaron Elliott said on Thursday’s SportsTalk.  The Vipers eliminated many of the penalties that plagued the team in a win over Warren County in week one.  That, along with a six […]

SportsTalk: Oxford Prep’s Challenging Schedule Could Pay Dividends Later

It takes a young team time to learn and Oxford Prep Athletic Director John Hammett hopes the school volleyball team’s challenging schedule to open the season will do exactly that.  Oxford Prep opened with two losses against Wake Prep and East Wake.  Both schools field strong volleyball programs. Those losses were followed by two close […]

Home And Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. With forecasted heavy rain open rows to prevent flooding in your garden Plant tall fescue now. Check for crusting of soil where recently planted seed in your fall garden Think about how you could compost your fall leaves. Prepare for inclement weather now. Emergency […]