A Q&A with Kinston’s Derek Rivers, whose New England Patriots take on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII today.
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Deja-vu: Contentnea-Savannah sweeps middle school hoops titles again
Bethel Christian Academy became Cougar Town for the second straight year as Contentnea-Savannah School swept the Lenoir County Middle School basketball championships.
For love of the kids: Dawson is back where it all started
Joshua Dawson is a three-time state basketball champion at Kinston High School and a former Fayetteville State University star. His competitive drive and love of his hometown has brought him full circle back to Rochelle Middle School.
West Craven boys, South Lenoir girls pick up conference wins
West Craven's boys and South Lenoir's girls picked up victories in Deep Run Friday.
Greene Central boys, North Lenoir girls win Friday night
Greene Central’s boys found their shots in Friday’s victory over North Lenoir while the Lady Hawks never trailed in a big win over the Rams.
Parrott boys fall, girls win on Senior Night
Arendell Parrott’s season-finale also coincided with Senior Night Friday at home. The Patriots’ girls won their match with Grace Christian, but the boys fell.
London calling: Senior adding spark to Kinston effort during homestretch
Kinston’s Will London wasn’t able to play for the first half of the season, but has made up for lost time as Kinston looks to close the season out strong.
The Flourish Hill Podcast - Episode 8 - Ariel Epstein
On the eighth episode of the Flourish Hill Podcast, Junious Smith III and Graham Hill are joined by Ariel Epstein, WCTI sports anchor and reporter.
North Lenoir sweeps Washington in two close games
North Lenoir traveled to Washington and picked up a pair of victories over the Pam Pack Wednesday.
Kinston's boys, girls defeat Greene Central
Kinston got double-digit victories over Greene Central Tuesday in boys’ and girls’ basketball.
APA boys top Cary Christian while girls fall
Arendell Parrott's boys picked up a win Tuesday against Cary Christian, but the girls couldn't do the same.
Bethel Christian boys fall, girls win on Senior Night
Bethel Christian's Senior Night ended in a win for the girls and a close loss by the boys against Greenville Christian Tuesday.
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week
The Athletes of the Week are Kinston’s Isaac Parson and Anzaryia Cobb.
Video: The Flourish Hill Podcast - Episode 7 - Chappriel Pitt
On the seventh episode of The Flourish Hill podcast, Junious Smith III and Graham Hill are joined by owner/instructor of Pitt Fit Society Chappriel Pitt.
Longtime coach, umpire set to become MLB scout
A local man has been named a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Kinston girls win ninth straight, boys drop close contest at New Hanover
In their fourth road game in five days, the Kinston High School girls rallied past Wilmington New Hanover while the boys fell in a close decision.
West Craven's Campbell reaches 1,000 points as he powers Eagles over Hawks
North Lenoir's boys couldn't pull off an upset against West Craven, but the girls won by a wide margin.
Kinston defeats South Lenoir in boys', girls' basketball
Kinston, despite playing its fifth game in eight days, took care of South Lenoir on the road in boys and girls basketball.
Greene Central boys, Washington girls win
Greene Central's boys and Washington's girls had convincing victories Friday.
Junious Smith III: The Eastern Carolina Conference Power Poll
Junious Smith III delivered a throwback to The Flourish Post with an Eastern Carolina Conference Power Poll for boys and girls basketball.