Sports
Neuse Charter Freshman Sets NCHSAA Single-Season Scoring Record
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Neuse Charter School has announced that freshman standout Jeremiah Edwards has set a new North Carolina High School Athletic Association record for the most points scored in…
Wilson Warbirds Could See New Majority Owner Amid Ongoing Negotiations
Milwaukee Brewers Would Remain as Minority Partner WILSON, NC – The Milwaukee Brewers and John A. Canning, Jr. today confirmed that the Canning family is currently in discussions to purchase…
Smithfield Mayor Casts Deciding Vote On Baseball Stadium As Questions Linger
Debate over costs, transparency continues SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A divided Smithfield Town Council voted to move forward with a proposed $6 million baseball stadium after Mayor Andy Moore cast the…
Johnston County Basketball Players Named To NCBCA All-District Team
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The N.C. Basketball Coaches Association has released its all-district teams for the 2025-2026 season. All-district teams are voted on by coaches who are members of the…
Wilson’s Mills High Names First Head Football Coach
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Wilson’s Mills High School, scheduled to open this fall, has named the first head football coach in the school’s history. Brent Bailey, a Johnston County native…
American Leadership Academy Qualifies Six For State Wrestling Championships
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In just their second season competing in the NCHSAA, the American Leadership Academy Patriots wrestling program has firmly established itself as one of the fastest-rising teams in…
Councilman Calls For Pause On $6 Million Smithfield Stadium Work
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Questions about transparency and the potential cost of relocating park amenities are resurfacing as Smithfield moves forward with plans to build a $6 million baseball stadium at…
NCDOT To Run Special Train To The Rock For NASCAR’s Return
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced Wednesday that NC By Train, the state’s passenger rail service, will run a special train from Raleigh to Rockingham Speedway for NASCAR’s…
Wyatt Miller, Grandson Of Dale Earnhardt, To Run Speed Week At Southern National
Teenage phenom to make Late Model Stock Car debut on Wednesday night LUCAMA, NC – Wyatt Miller, grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will make his Late Model Stock Car…
West Johnston’s Ashton Tennessee Wins School’s First State Wrestling Title
BENSON — Junior Ashton Tennessee made school history, becoming the first wrestler from West Johnston High School to win a state championship. Tennessee finished the season with an impressive 37-1…
Warbirds Front Office Takes Shape
Team Announces Inaugural Front Office Staff WILSON – The Wilson Warbirds announced Monday the front office staff that will represent the organization for their inaugural season, which begins on Tuesday, April 14th against the Lynchburg Hillcats. The Warbirds leadership team is anchored by:Joe…
Butcher Takes Over As Defensive Coordinator At Campbell
BUIES CREEK – A former FCS conference champion coordinator and FBS coach, Brandon Butcher has been named defensive coordinator at Campbell, according to an announcement by head coach Braxton Harris.…
