Stories from Friday, August 20, 2010

A one-goal advantage gained in the first half proved to be the difference as Community Middle downed visiting Fayetteville City 2-1 on Thursday. A pair of seventh graders provided the goals for the Viqueens (2-1). Mercedes Huntley and Jordan Huntley both tickled the twine to give the hosts enough scoring to pull out the victory...

Austin Bryant punched in two touchdowns to lead Community Middle to a 22-0 road win over Eagleville on Thursday night. The Vikings scored early to go up 8-0 after a quarter and added another score in the second to lead 16-0 at halftime. "The kids came ready to play tonight," Community coach Aaron Reid said. "Our offense got it going early and we were able to move the ball consistently in every quarter...

Dr. Bonny Ball Copenhaver, a veteran community college educator and advocate, has been named provost and vice president for student affairs at Motlow College, according to Dr. MaryLou Apple, college president. The appointment became effective last month...

Cat hair and "a trail of accelerant" helped Shelbyville police determine the suspect in a fire set early Wednesday inside a pickup truck on Cates Street. That trail plays a pivotal role in the arrest of William Benton Pamplin, 60, of Cates Street, who is charged with setting fire to personal property, vandalism and auto burglary. Pamplin is free on $45,000 bond, Bedford County Jail records indicate...

CHAPEL HILL -- With a double-digit lead midway through the third quarter, it appeared as though Cascade Middle would cruise past host Forrest Middle on Thursday night. A mistake-prone second half by the Champions and a complete momentum shift left the teams tied at 20-all after regulation, but Creed Rose's touchdown and two-point conversion run in overtime gave Cascade a 28-26 victory...

Shelbyville Central's bid for back-to-back state playoff appearances begins tonight as the Golden Eagles open the football season in a non-district clash at Coffee County. The Golden Eagles return six starters on both sides of the ball. "We just completed a very successful preseason and I know we're all ready for the regular season to start," coach Jason Hardy said. "We've played Coffee County in the opening game of the season a number of times and they are always a worthy opponent."...

Webb edged Forrest in a non-region match 182-202 at River Bend Country Club on Thursday. Jon Wang was medalist with a low round of 41 for the Feet. Chris Burgoon, Blake Cocanougher and Ben Morris each carded a 47. Brian Daughrity paced the Rockets by scoring a 46. Blake Tansil followed with a 48, Tyler Messic 52 and Dillon Dowler 56...

Shelbyville's city council will hold another study session Monday to look at how to solve a projected $770,000 budget shortfall -- either through an $11 monthly trash collection fee or raising the city's property tax. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. in the courtroom at the Shelbyville police department...