North Carolina

Kinston Falls From First With 7-2 Loss

Kinston Falls From First With 7-2 Loss

Kinston, North Carolina – Kinston again fell victim to a suddenly hot Keys offense in a 7-2 finale loss in Frederick, MD. Trailing 1-0 after one, Orioles top prospect Manny Machado added to the K-Tribe hardship with a three run homer to left in the third. Kinston starter Mike Rayl ran in to more trouble [...]

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North Topsail Beach: Hurricane Irene Media Release #1

North Topsail Beach: Hurricane Irene Media Release #1

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH – The Town of North Topsail Beach is declaring a State of Emergency and a Mandatory Evacuation as of 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2011. Hurricane Irene’s winds are expected to become gale force (39-57 mph) by 6:00 p.m. Friday evening. Therefore the Town is strongly encouraging everyone to leave the island [...]

The American Red Cross Urges Cape Fear Residents to Prepare Now By Updating Family Communications Plans

The American Red Cross Urges Cape Fear Residents to Prepare Now By Updating Family Communications Plans

Wilmington, NC August, 25, 2011 – Personal preparedness can help keep people safer during an emergency. Having an up to date family communications plan can alleviate fear and provide peace of mind. In preparation for Hurricane Irene, remember to let your family and friends know about your plans. Should the hurricane make landfall, electricity and [...]

Local Band GB4 Added to Saturday’s Festivities at Grainger Stadium

Local Band GB4 Added to Saturday’s Festivities at Grainger Stadium

Kinston, North Carolina – The Kinston Indians would like to announce that the local band Garage Band 4 will be performing at Grainger Stadium. GB4 will be providing the smooth sounds of the songs you love on Saturday August 27th. The band is made up of Tom Dobridge on the lead guitar/lead vocalist, George Hoff [...]

K-Tribe Downed 6-2

K-Tribe Downed 6-2

Frederick, Maryland – The Kinston Indians fell 6-2 to the Frederick Keys Wednesday night at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, MD.   Kinston plated a run to put the K-Tribe on top in the fourth. Casey Frawley doubled to left field off Keys starter Ryohei Tanaka. Frawley was pushed to third on Anthony Gallas’ grounder [...]

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Irene to Close Freeman Park

Irene to Close Freeman Park

Carolina Beach, NC – Due to weather and tide conditions associated with Hurricane Irene, the Town of Carolina Beach will close Freeman Park at 5pm on Friday, August 26th.  The park will be closed sooner if conditions warrant.  The park will be closed to all vehicular traffic and camping.  Lifeguards will not be on duty [...]

Red Cross Mobilizing Volunteers and Supplies as Irene Strengthens

Red Cross Mobilizing Volunteers and Supplies as Irene Strengthens

Wilmington, NC, August 25, 2011 — In preparation for the effects of Hurricane Irene along the east coast, the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross will be holding a disaster volunteer briefing at 12:00pm today in the chapter training room located at 1102 South 16th St. All registered Red Cross volunteers and local [...]

2011 East Carolina Volleyball Outlook

2011 East Carolina Volleyball Outlook

GREENVILLE, N.C. – The 2011 edition of the East Carolina volleyball team has something to prove. Ask any coach in any sport around the NCAA and he or she would tell you the combination of eight newcomers, six of them freshmen, preseason injuries to four starters and a modestly tough nonconference schedule is a recipe [...]

East Carolina Classic Schedule Altered Due To Hurricane Irene

East Carolina Classic Schedule Altered Due To Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene Threat Forces Change To Weekend Event GREENVILLE, N.C. – The threat of inclement weather in eastern North Carolina this weekend has forced a change to the schedule for the East Carolina Classic as university officials continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Irene. The event has been reduced to three matches, all occurring [...]

Posted in: Events, Greenville NC, Soccer
Pre-Schooler Time at The Museum of the Albemarle

Pre-Schooler Time at The Museum of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC – “Pre-Schooler Time” will be held on Thursday, September 8, and Wednesday, September 14, at 10:00 am at the Museum of the Albemarle. Participants must be between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. Children will read a book and participate in a hands-on [...]