Entries by Bill Harris

SportsTalk: Local Schools Making A Run In State Playoffs

It’s an exciting time at Oxford Prep and Kerr Vance Academy.  Both schools have teams advancing through the state playoffs. At Oxford Prep it’s Tommy Anstead’s softball team that is looking to make it to the third round of the state playoffs.   “We’ve never been as far as the third round,” Anstead said on Thursday’s […]

Home And Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Identify your insect pest before purchasing a control. Read the instructions before purchase. Practice Lawnmower safety. Scout lawn for debris, never refuel a mower when mower is hot,  don’t mow when grass is wet, No extra riders one seat means one person! Don’t override […]

SportsTalk: Vance Charter Names Athletes Of The Year

Lance Stallings, Athletic Director for Vance Charter School, and his teams have been very successful on the field during the Spring sports season.  The school’s lacrosse team, co-conference champions with J.F. Webb, hosts a second round playoff game against Swansboro Friday night. The softball team is currently in second place in the conference and two […]