Stories from Wednesday, January 26, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) - Charlie Louvin, half of the Louvin Brothers whose harmonies inspired fellow country and pop singers for decades, has died due to complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 83. Brett Steele, his manager, said the Country Music Hall of Fame singer died at his home in Wartrace early Wednesday morning...

WINCHESTER -- Shelbyville Central's Golden Eagles knew Tuesday's game against Franklin County would be a formidable challenge without their two leading scorers and rebounders. Seniors Bobby Wilson (leg injury) and Seth Jarrell (illness) were out, but for three and a half quarters Shelbyville found a way to keep the game close in a 49-36 District 8-AAA loss to Franklin County on Tuesday...

WINCHESTER -- Shelbyville Central built a double-digit lead in the first half and held on down the stretch to claim a 45-43 victory over Franklin County in a District 8-AAA matchup on Tuesday. It was a little sweet revenge for the Eaglettes (8-12, 3-3 8-AAA), who dropped a 44-30 decision to the Rebelettes (10-10, 4-3 8-AAA) earlier in the season...

Community erased a seven-point deficit in the second half of Tuesday night's showdown with bitter District 9-A rival Cascade thanks in part to 23 fourth-quarter points to win 47-41. After dropping four straight games in the series, including a double-digit loss in mid-December, the Viqueens (7-13, 4-8 9-A) got off the schneid with fundamental play in crunch time, including making 11-of-14 free throws in the final 1:34...

Parents ... can you imagine unplugging your teenager for six months? In an Associated Press story by Beth J. Harpaz, I learned the tale of Susan Maushart, a single mother who did just that. She took away her teenagers' Internet, TV, iPods, cell phones and video games for six months. Maushart has recorded the tale in a new book called "The Winter of Our Disconnect."...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ann Haney's "Savings Spotter" column normally runs in our Sunday Life & Leisure section. I hope you were encouraged last week by the realities of couponing and now have a better understanding of how they should be used ethically. This week I want to talk about two other misconceptions of couponing that will help you experience a greater freedom and success in your couponing ventures...

Before adopting a state-allowed property tax freeze on low income senior citizens, Bedford County will make a greater effort to promote an existing state-funded tax relief program which would benefit many (though not all) of the same people. Trustee Tonya Davis reported to the county's Financial Management Committee Tuesday evening on the impact of a potential tax freeze. ...

Bedford County School Superintendent Ed Gray originally announced that schools would open two hours late this morning due to an overnight snowfall. But, after daylight, Gray and other school officials continued to inspect local roads, and Gray announced just before 8 a.m. that schools would close entirely...

"I spent years trying to get out in the world," said Dale Barnett. "And I've spent the last years trying to find a way to come home" Luckily, the Bedford County native found that way home. He was recently named the new marketing and media director for the Celebration and Calsonic Arena...

Who's in charge at your house? If you can believe Madison Avenue, your kids are. You have to buy the spiffy SUV because your curly-haired 6-year-old is too embarrassed to be seen in a station wagon. You have to buy diet supplements because your whiny 7-year-old won't eat eggs or broccoli or grain or anything remotely resembling healthy food...

Behind solid defense and clutch rebounding, Cascade escaped Unionville with a 45-42 win over cross-county District 9-A opponent Community on Tuesday night. It was the fifth straight victory for the Champions (12-5, 6-4 9-A) in the rivalry but it was hardly handed to them by the Vikings (8-13, 3-8) as a 3-pointer at the buzzer had to miss wide right to avoid the second straight overtime between the two...