Bill Ellis is inviting the public to the Kinston Professional Baseball Sports Hall of Fame banquet set for 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at King’s Restaurant.
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Parks and Recreation offering community extra transportation for Kinston’s State Championship game
Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation will provide additional transportation for fans traveling to Durham on Saturday, Dec. 13, for the NCHSAA 3A State Championship game. A bus will depart from the Holloway Center at 9 a.m., offering residents a convenient way to support Kinston High School as the Vikings compete for the title.
For Kinston High receiver, state title quest caps a record-setting season
His future looks as bright as that of any student athlete to come out of Kinston High School in a while, but this week Tyreek Copper isn’t looking much past Saturday.
Lenoir County Well-Represented as NCHSAA Releases 2025 State Championship Baseball and Softball Schedules
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.
The Pirate Pulse Launches as ECU's Newest Independent Sports Media Platform
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.
Trey Scott promoted to VP of Sports Media & Digital Strategy
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.
2025 Kinston-Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Spring Program Guide
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!
2025 Kinston-Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Spring Program Guide
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!
Down East Bird Dawgs Appoint Reggie Harris as Pitching Coach
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!
Down East Bird Dawgs Hire Brett Wellman as Field Manager
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!
Down East Bird Dawgs reveal inaugural 2025 regular season schedule
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!
Kinston welcomes Frontier League team, continuing long baseball tradition
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.
Kinston set to make major baseball announcement on Tuesday
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 announces the 2024 USTA NC Tri-Level State Tennis Championships
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.
Snow Hill dance instructor named Duke Dancing Devils Head Coach
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.
Humphrey and Davis congratulate Greene Central Rams on their State Championship win
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.
Kinston Angler makes historic catch at Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
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.
Greene County Hosts Annual Special Olympics
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.
Woodington baseball field named for long-time coach
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.