2012-11-12

Whirligig Festival grows

Thousands attend Wilson's signature downtown fall fest for art, food and fun

As she greeted old friends and savored sunshine and smiles, Robbin Hinton felt a surge of hometown pride.

The lifelong Wilson resident said the Whirligig Festival held Saturday and Sunday united the community in a celebration as unique as the …

Edwards’ OT goal lifts Hunt past Patriots

Warriors top Patriots, Cardinals up next

Hunt High forward Craig Edwards admits he was nervous when West Carteret came back to tie the second round 3-A N.C. High School Athletic Association boys soccer match Saturday afternoon.

But the junior was sturdy as a log in delivering the …

Firebirds headed to 3-A 3rd round


STANHOPE — A picture-perfect goal with just under four minutes remaining has the Southern Nash High varsity boys soccer team headed to the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A playoffs for the first time in program …

Saints’ offense is too much for Bulldogs

Barton falls 6-1 in CC tournament title game

GAFFNEY, S.C. — Limestone College peppered Barton College all day long, out-shooting the Bulldogs 36-5 in the championship game of the Conference Carolinas men’s soccer tournament Sunday afternoon.

However, behind the play in goal by …

Barton VB swept on Senior Night

Begin CC tourney Saturday

Having defied the preseason prognostication of Conference Carolinas head coaches, the Barton College women’s volleyball team will now prepare for postseason play in the league tournament following a 25-13, 25-22, 25-16 Senior Night loss to …

Despite bumpy season, Pirates now bowl eligible


GREENVILLE — It has been far from the smoothest path for the East Carolina football team in 2012, but the Pirates are now on their way back to a bowl game for the second time in three seasons under the tenure of head coach Ruffin McNeill. …

Greene Central falls to Salisbury in 2-A tennis final


BURLINGTON — No strangers to meetings in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2-A championship match, varsity girls tennis teams from Greene Central High and Salisbury met for the fourth time Saturday on the state’s biggest stage. …