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East Carolina men’s golf team had two players named First-Team All-Conference USA

East Carolina men’s golf team had two players named First-Team All-Conference USA

GREENVILLE, N.C. — For the first time in its 10-year membership, the East Carolina men’s golf team had two players named First-Team All-Conference USA with juniors Harold Varner and David Watkins receiving the accolades for their performances during the 2010-11 season. Watkins becomes the first Pirate to be selected first-team twice after receiving the nod [...]

Posted in: Golf, Greenville NC
Fit Kids Active And Healthy Summer Camp

Fit Kids Active And Healthy Summer Camp

Wilmington, NC – May 3, 2011: Cape Fear Sports Enhancement is proud to be offering a physically active camp for your children. We will incorporate sport specific drills and games to get your child active this summer as well as to prepare them for their upcoming sports seasons. We are looking to promote and teach [...]

Tobs Add Second Exhibition Game to 2011 Schedule

Tobs Add Second Exhibition Game to 2011 Schedule

Wilson, N.C. – The Wilson Tobs have added a home exhibition game with the Fuquay-Varina Twins of the Carolina Virginia Collegiate League to the 2011 schedule. The game will take place on Sunday June 5 with the first pitch to be thrown at 5:05 pm. The Tobs will now play 30 home games at Fleming [...]

Posted in: Baseball, Events, Wilson NC
Native North Carolinian to Begin as Director of New Hanover Board of Elections on Tuesday, May 3rd

Native North Carolinian to Begin as Director of New Hanover Board of Elections on Tuesday, May 3rd

(New Hanover County)— The New Hanover County Board of Elections announces that Marvin McFadyen will assume the duties of Director on Tuesday, May 3, 2011.   Bringing years of experience in the Elections field, Mr. McFadyen is very well equipped to lead New Hanover County in its quest to become an exemplary Board of Elections. [...]

April was Warm and WINDY!

April was Warm and WINDY!

What a windsurfing month for 2011! April simply rocked with summer-like warmth, strong SSW winds, and ocean temps graduating at and above the 50 degree range! I actually sailed one day in trunks and a 2 mil top in Nags Head at Enterprise! It was also great to see so many visitors join us in [...]

Posted in: OBX Outer Banks NC
Eric Powell Redfish Tournament Results

Eric Powell Redfish Tournament Results

For those of you who may have missed the preview article, please see Eric Powell Redfish Tournament Barbecue Lunch and Dinner Auction for details. The event had a “Great turnout!” according to  Captain L. Lee Willis of Redfish Action Challenge Cups. Lee also stated that they had “Fantastic weather (except for wind)” and “So much [...]

Gary Caulk Named National Conservation Officer of the Year

Gary Caulk Named National Conservation Officer of the Year

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 2, 2011) – Gary Caulk Jr., a second generation wildlife officer with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, has been named the Conservation Officer of the Year by the Safari Club International Foundation. He will accept the award in ceremonies held May 6 in Arlington, Virginia, during the annual meeting of Safari Club [...]

ECU Holds On To Take Game Three, 7-6

ECU Holds On To Take Game Three, 7-6

Thompson, Wooten and Ussery Drive In Multiple Runs GREENVILLE, N.C. – John Wooten drove in three runs, while Corey Thompson and Mike Ussery added a pair of RBI as No. 29 East Carolina (28-16, 9-9) defeated No. 15 Southern Miss (32-11, 11-4) 7-6 Sunday afternoon in Conference USA action at Lewis Field at Clark-LeClair Stadium. [...]

Posted in: Baseball, Greenville NC
“Get your butts off the beach!” says Topsail High School Senior

“Get your butts off the beach!” says Topsail High School Senior

Surf City, North Carolina – May 1, 2011: D. J. Kinney, a Topsail High School senior, is urging beachgoers to get their butts out of the sand… cigarette “butts” that is! Surf City beaches are targets of an education and outreach campaign Kinney is completing for his Senior Graduation Project. Part of that effort was [...]

Cougars Top Pirates In 10

Cougars Top Pirates In 10

Freshman Kristi Oshiro Drives In Two Runs GREENVILLE, N.C. – A leadoff home run by Melissa Gregson and another solo homer by Jennifer Klinkert in the top of the 10th lifted Houston to a 5-3 comeback victory over East Carolina Sunday afternoon. The Pirates scored three times in the bottom of the fourth to take [...]

Posted in: Greenville NC, Softball