All in Sports
For the first time in history, two Lenoir County teams are headed to their respective NCHSAA State Championship Series at the same time—and the stage is officially set. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced that the 2025 Baseball State Championships will be held at Burlington Athletic Park and the Softball Championships will take place at UNCG Softball Stadium in Greensboro.
GREENVILLE – East Carolina University sports fans now have a new home for dynamic, in-depth coverage with the launch of The Pirate Pulse, an independent digital sports media platform dedicated exclusively to ECU athletics. "There's no shortage of ECU sports coverage, but what's missing is a platform built specifically for the modern fan—one that delivers instant updates, in-depth analysis, and behind-the-scenes access in a way that's fast, engaging, and interactive," said BJ Murphy, a 2002 Business Administration graduate from ECU and CEO of Magic Mile Media.
Magic Mile Media is proud to announce the promotion of Trey Scott to Vice President of Sports Media & Digital Strategy. In this role, Trey will continue leading Neuse News Sports while expanding our digital sports media division.
The 2025 Spring Programming flyer for Kinston-Lenoir Co. Parks & Recreation is here! Registration deadlines quickly approaching so be sure to check it out today! Visit our website at https://kinstonnc.gov/672/Parks-Recreation and follow us on Facebook and IG for all the latest updates!
The 2025 Spring Programming flyer for Kinston-Lenoir Co. Parks & Recreation is here! Registration deadlines quickly approaching so be sure to check it out today! Visit our website at https://kinstonnc.gov/672/Parks-Recreation and follow us on Facebook and IG for all the latest updates!
The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are thrilled to announce the hiring of Reggie Harris as the team’s Pitching Coach for the inaugural 2025 season!
The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are excited to announce the hiring of Brett Wellman as the team’s first Field Manager!
The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are excited to release the inaugural 2025 regular season schedule with opening day on Friday, May 9 in Kinston, NC as the Bird Dawgs host the Ottawa Titans!
After seven seasons with the Down East Wood Ducks, Kinston will welcome a new professional baseball team, the Bird Dawgs, to Grainger Stadium as part of the Frontier League. The announcement was made during a press conference at the stadium on Monday, marking a new chapter for the city and its strong baseball tradition.
The City of Kinston has scheduled a significant baseball announcement for Tuesday, September 17th, at 11 a.m. at Grainger Stadium, in front of the Mother Earth Pavilion.
Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with VisitKinston, is pleased to announce the 2024 USTA NC Tri-Level State Tennis Championships, arriving in Lenoir and Greene counties on September 19-22, 2024. These championships will bring over 500 adult tennis players to our counties and surrounding areas over the course of four days.
Duke University’s Dancing Devils have announced Larissa Liles as the head coach for the 2024-2025 season. Liles, a seasoned dancer and choreographer, brings decades of experience to the position, having trained and performed extensively since childhood.
The Greene Central Rams are on top of the baseball world again. With an 8-5 win over Burns High School in game two of the NCHSAA 2A State Championship series, the Rams clinched their sixth state title, supported by both their seniors and underclassmen.
In an impressive feat, a team with ties from Kinston has made headlines at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament by securing a remarkable prize. The boat "Release," captained by Rom Whitaker with angler Kirk Pugh, won the Fabulous Fisherman’s Division, earning a substantial $1,729,750.
Snow HIll - On Friday, April 25, 2024, Greene County hosted the annual Special Olympics at the Athletic Complex of Greene Central High School. This year Greene County hosted 74 Athletes and 22 Young Athletes. The event has been held for over 30 years and each year the success of the athletes are celebrated by a multitude of people.
Perry Lychak came from Canada to Kinston to play baseball and stayed on to become a teacher and coach and become beloved. Woodington Middle School has acknowledged that mutual affection by dedicating its baseball field as a memorial to the pitcher who found home here.
The Lenoir County Special Olympics took place at Kinston High School on Friday, following a reschedule due to inclement weather.
Kyonna Kelly couldn’t help but feel sad when, a few weeks back, time ran out on her four years as a starter for the Kinston High School women’s basketball team. Finding herself in the running for three academic scholarships has helped her spirits rebound.
Ryan Meadows of Greenville has been named the Athletic Director for Lenoir Community College, replacing Shelly Barnes who recently accepted a position at Forsyth Technical Community College. He will assume the position officially on April 2.
