Stories from Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Bedford County Soil Conservation District went to the Boys & Girls Club of Bedford County this year to teach the kids how to make Soil Babies. Soil Babies consist of taking a knee-high stocking, adding seed in the toe, filling with potting soil, forming it into a ball and decorating. David Scocchio with the Conservation District demonstrated how a seed becomes a plant. Then it was off to make Soil Babies...

Wheel FCE Club met Sept. 13. Following lunch, the meeting was called to order by president Jerry Sue Boyce. There was one visitor, Janie Pickle, from Liberty FCE Club. Marie Lane read the call to order, “The Tea Party.” The devition, “Why?”, was given by Janette Fuller. ...

Motlow State Community College recently recognized faculty, administration, and staff members with extended service to the institution during the College’s annual Fall Convocation. Motlow president Michael Torrence, left, congratulates 35-year employee Steve Smotherman.

These two quilts will be raffled at a fundraiser 2-7 p.m. Saturday at Journey Of Hope, 3114 Midland Fosterville Road. The event will include food, a silent auction, craft and other vendors. Live entertainment will include Bev McCann & Friends, Chrissy and Ricky Leonard, Brooke & Greg Day, Eloise Gaither and Happy Valley Cloggers. (Submitted photos)

Community High School celebrated its football homecoming Friday night. (Submitted photo)

A man who showed up at a home on U.S. 41A North near Rover in a confused state Saturday morning was charged with possession of a schedule II drug and paraphernalia, authorities said. Joel Ada Chrisman, 33, of Warner Bridge Road told Bedford County deputy Jared Featherstone he didn't know where he was or how he got there. Featherstone's report says one gram of a "crystal-like substance that appeared to be methamphetamine in ice form" was found in Chrisman's car along with a torch and glass pipes...

TRENTON, North Carolina — When meteorologists downgraded Hurricane Florence from a powerful Category 4 storm to a Category 2 and then a Category 1, Wayne Mills figured he could stick it out. He regrets it. The Neuse River, normally 150 feet away, lapped near his door in New Bern, North Carolina, Sunday even as the storm had “weakened” further...

Elementary teacher Deborah Bates was once reminded by former Principal Hal Skelton that she couldn't save the world. Still, she wanted to try by being the best teacher possible. After 37 ½ years, it seems she may have very well fulfilled her goal. Bates officially retired in May from Bedford County School System...

Two men demanded "everything" from a man driven to a home on Fairfield Pike by a woman acquaintance Sunday morning, Shelbyville police were told. The victim said the woman, who he had been in contact with on Facebook and had been with once before, went into the home, in the 1000 block near his own residence, and returned with two men with handguns in their waistbands who sat on each side of him...

It was bound to happen, sooner or later. Finally, a team was able to score on what’s been a stout Cascade Lady Champion defense. Even though Cascade surrendered two goals to visiting Fayetteville City, the Lady Champs held on for the 3-2 victory to keep their unbeaten season alive...

Shelbyville Central fell in three sets to visiting Community in a volleyball match on Monday evening. The Viqueens won 27-7, 25-16 and 25-13. Pandora Keele, led the Eaglettes with six kills and four digs. Hannah Heflin had five digs while Madison Madden contributed four...

UNIONVILLE — The Community Viqueens celebrated Senior Night with a barrage of goals and near misses as the Viqueens defeated the Cornersville Lady Bulldogs 5-1 in a District 6-A soccer game Monday night. Community (4-6, 3-1) wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as senior Logan Brothers found the back of the net just 41 seconds into the game...

Henry Bonner, 87, of Shelbyville died Monday, September 17, 2018. Funeral services 12 noon Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, Rev. John Batts officiating. Burial in Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation begins at 11 a.m.

Bubba Carlton, 49, of Farmington died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Funeral services 12 noon Saturday at Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill. Burial at Whaley Cemetery, Farmington. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday.

Kenneth Raymond Carter, 74, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at his home. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, Pastor Yram Lopez officiating. Burial at Hazel Cemetery, Bell Buckle. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday.