Lakewood stuns North Duplin in 1A football playoffs
CALYPSO — The adage “it’s hard to beat a good team twice in the same season” proved true Friday evening.
Keys to mayor’s successful inaugural year: preparation, timing, dedicated town employees
FAISON — As he reflects on his first year as mayor, William “Billy” M. Ward II admits, “My biggest surprise is just how much goes on even in a little, tiny town,” he says. “I mean we’re doing the same thing that they do in Raleigh, the same thing they do in Charlotte, it’s just a smaller scale. Our budget’s not as big, but as far as what we do, we do the very same thing they do.”
James Kenan stages epic upset over arch nemesis
WALLACE — James Kenan teammates David “Cito” Zeleya and Zamarion Smith had the game of their lives for different reasons Friday evening.
Higginbotham signs softball NLI with Wingate University
CALYPSO — The college softball recruiting process intimidates most athletes.
Saints’ matmen experience tough day
GOLDSBORO — Expected to field a competitive wrestling team this season, fourth-year Southern Wayne head coach Tori King walked away from the annual Sass-Holmes Memorial Duals with discontent Wednesday afternoon.
Gators, Hawks split hoops doubleheader in “The Swamp”
SEVEN SPRINGS - It’s just three colors — green, blue and white.
Athlete of the Week
Athlete: Cal Avent
Tigers advance, set up showdown with Wallace-Rose Hill
WILLIAMSTON — The rematch is set.
North Duplin cruises past East Bladen in 1A football playoffs
CALYPSO — A three-week layoff.
Monument unveiled: honors native son/astronaut — and town’s former school, where he got his...
FAISON — This day was seven and a half years coming, but it was well worth the wait for those in attendance.