Bases loaded triple and two homeruns keep SwampDogs undefeated THOMASVILLE, N.C. – A six-run fifth inning propelled the Fayetteville SwampDogs to their third CPL victory of the season, 6-4 against the Thomasville Hi-Toms Friday night at Finch Field in Thomasville. Trailing 3-0 heading into the fifth, Sal Giardina led off with a walk before Nick Crucet and Cody Davis were both retired by Hi-Toms starter Bria ...

Area’s Best Seniors to Display Talents at J.P. Riddle Stadium FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – For the fourth consecutive year, the Fayetteville SwampDogs will be hosting the Sandhills Senior High School Showcase presented by Lumbee River EMC and South River EMC, featuring the top high school seniors from throughout Fayetteville and the surrounding areas. The game will he held on Sunday, June 12 at J.P. Riddle Stadium. ...

ECU Earns NCAA Post-season Representation in Six Spring Sports GREENVILLE, N.C. – With the baseball team’s selection to the Charlottesville Regional earlier this week, East Carolina stands as one of only 14 schools nationally with spring NCAA post-season representation in baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf and men’s and women’s track and field. ECU is the only BCS non-automatic qualifying institutio ...

(New Hanover County) — New Hanover County residents are urged to keep their families and pets safe by making sure their dogs and cats (and ferrets) are vaccinated against rabies. A no-cost rabies clinic will be held this Saturday, June 4 at the NHC Health Department, 2029 South 17th Street. The event will take place from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm   So far this year, there have been two confirmed cases of r ...

Morehead City, N.C. – The Morehead City Marlins split a double-header in Wilmington Thursday evening, stealing a 3-2 win in the first seven-inning game and losing 4-0 in the nightcap. The victory is the Marlins’ only win of the season thus far, and both teams advance to overall records of 1-3 after facing each other.   In his first game of the Coastal Plain League season, Morehead City first baseman Za ...

Elizabeth City, NC - Visit the Museum of the Albemarle for a special showing of artifacts from early power boat racing on the Pasquotank River. The display, in conjunction with this year’s International Cup Regatta, features the Perpetual Trophy and several newly acquired items from Frank McNaughton, a local power boat racer and enthusiast.  This exhibit will be on display through June 11th. Please join us ...

Southport, NC - Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Four Legs Good Pet Boutique located at 310 N. Howe Street in Southport.   Four Legs Good Pet Boutique is a retail boutique with gifts for dogs, cats, and humans. ...

The Museum of the Albemarle is celebrating 2nd Saturdays by “Striking Up the Band” music in the Albemarle. Share your musical talent at “Open Mike,” on Saturday, July 9th, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.  Pre-registration required for “Open Mike” 30 minute segments include:  Set-up  Performance  Breakdown Schedule your 30 minute segment by calling 252-335-1453. ...

Raleigh, NC - The Wildlife Resources Commission and the State Highway Patrol are teaming up for a safer North Carolina this summer, with a reminder that whether you are on the road or on the water, drinking and driving can be deadly. North Carolina sets the same limits for intoxication while operating a boat as it does for operating a motor vehicle, at .08 blood alcohol concentration. The state sees on aver ...

Jones and Onslow Counties- 6th District   June 2, 2011   After weeks of crafting a responsible state spending plan and negotiating with legislative Democrats, we finally reached a bipartisan budget agreement with at least five House Democrats this week. We passed this compromise budget out of the Senate Thursday. It went to the House for final approval, and we expect it to be on the governor’s desk this wee ...