Ayden-Grifton’s Paul Cornwell, Kinston’s Ryan ‘Diesel’ Gieselman and South Lenoir’s Donald Mooring have received one of the greatest honors a prep sports coach can achieve.
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Bethel Christian holds first football practice of season
Bethel Christian had its first football practice Monday as the Trojans look to win its second state championship in four years.
NL's Tyreik Artis commits to LCC
North Lenoir’s Tyreik Artis committed to play basketball at Lenoir Community College Monday.
APA holds first official football practice of 2019
The Patriots are looking to win their first state title since 2016.
Jones Senior's Hampton steps down
The Trojans have a new head football coach.
Kinston Post 43's season ends in state tournament
Kinston Post 43 fell in the American Legion State Baseball Tournament, ending the team’s best season since 1970.
Post 43 softball prepares for playoffs
Kinston Post 43 softball starts postseason play Tuesday at home.
Kinston Post 43 defeats Randolph County Post 45 in state tourney
Kinston Post 43 defeated Randolph County Post 45 5-4 Saturday in the American Legion State Baseball Championship.
NL's Gatling, Kee commit to Wake Tech CC
North Lenoir’s Jayden Gatling and De’Shaun Kee are heading to Wake Tech, signing their commitment letters Wednesday. Gatling will play baseball for the Eagles while Kee committed to the basketball team.
Post 43 prepares for first state tournament appearance in nearly a half-century
Kinston Post 43 will start its state tournament run Friday in Cherryville, the team’s first trip to states since 1970.
Local women's basketball league finishes inaugural season
Area women recently finished an inaugural season of recreational league basketball.
Kinston Post 43 advances to state championship
After winning both contests in a doubleheader against Pitt County Post 39 Thursday, Kinston Post 43 advances to the state championships in Cherryville.
Kinston Post 43 welcomes 'Rally Cat' to team
Kinston Post 43 has a rally kitten, named Posty, who was rescued by players before a game on July 9.
Kinston Post 43 ties series with Pitt County Post 39
Kinston Post 43 won Game 2 of the Area 1 East Finals 7-5 over Pitt County Post 39 Tuesday to tie the series. A double-header is scheduled for Thursday at home.
Game 2 of Area 1 East Finals postponed
Game 2 of the Area 1 East Finals between Kinston Post 43 and Pitt County Post 39 was postponed after rain Tuesday and will be made up in a doubleheader Wednesday at Pitt Community College. Post 43 trails the best-of-five series 1-0.