The proof is on the refrigerator

Back in 1984, I was a freshman at Greenville Rose High and walked off the 18th green at Brook Valley...

3 men who shaped Times sports coverage

During my 16 years at the Times, the last 13 as sports editor, I’ve often found myself going down the rabbit hole of history.

Herring named to TYGA All-State unit

With fewer opportunities to play in junior golf tournaments last summer due to COVID-19, Wilson resi...

Pitfalls exist with tree stands

It’s nearly the end of tree stand season. I understand. Yet I am still going to write this column on...

WYSA sends 4 to North Carolina U12 Olympic Development Program

Wilson Youth Soccer Association will be represented by a total of four players on the North Carolina U12 Olympic Development Program Event Team following the completion of evaluations on Nov. 21-22.

We will get through this

In a world where the only constant seems to be change, perhaps it’s a good idea to keep moving as lo...

Coming together: Wilson youth football programs combine for postseason success

A season that began amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown this spring ended in unit...

North Carolinians have been fishing and hunting more in 2020

WINSTON-SALEM — State officials in North Carolinians say that hunting and fishing have increased thi...

Trout fishing in eastern NC?

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to fish for mountain trout, but haven’t been able to get to t...

No harm, no foul

So, after 26 years of marriage, thousands of athletic practices, hundreds of games and hours upon ho...

Lake Wilson 12U, 18U Green both improve to 5-1

The Lake Wilson Tennis Club 18U “Green” team captured their fifth win in six matches Tuesday with a 24-4 victory over Kinston Parks and Recreation Department. Snyder Pearson won in …

Lake Wilson 14U beginners cap unbeaten season

The brotherly tandem of Aiden and Cyan Bonner boosted the Lake Wilson Tennis Club 14U beginner squad to a resounding 24-2 over Greene County Tennis Association last week to conclude the Downeast Fall ...

A little mud on the uniform never hurt anybody

Years ago, starting when I was about 9 years old, I took piano lessons for five years. Once a week, I would go to my piano teacher’s house after school and take a lesson for an hour. As much as …

Alvarado claims third at U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship

Tyson cards 5th career hole-in-one

Veteran Wilson golfer M.A. Tyson posted his fifth career hole-in-one in a round at Willow Springs Country Club on Monday. With a 9-iron his club of choice, Tyson aced the 115-yard, par-3, No. 18 …

WYSA ROUNDUP: ‘03 Explosion earns spot in Kepner Cup

GOLDSBORO — The Wilson Youth Soccer Association ‘03 Explosion finished its fall season in North Carolina Youth Soccer Association’s 17U Girls Second Division East with a 3-0 defeat …

Deer can be deadly

Africa has a beast known as ‘Black Death.’ No, it isn’t the plague or other disease. It is an animal. The Cape buffalo is notoriously ornery and vindictive, and if one cannot handle …

Correction

The youngster catching the most fish in the recent Kids Day at the Pond outing was actually only 5-years-old. Avery Roberts, among 70 participants, caught the most fish (21). Avery was listed in …

WCC quartet wins Four-Lady Superball

The Wilson Country Club quartet of Patch Wilkinson, Priscilla Brewer, Beth Rhyne and Lisa Matthews continued to thrive in fall golf competition, winning low gross in Saturday’s Wedgewood Ladies …

Buckhorn Reservoir Regatta begins Friday

The 15th annual Buckhorn Reservoir Regatta makes its return to Wilson with a three-day showing at Buckhorn Lake beginning Friday and running through Sunday. Admission is free. Outboard powerboat …

Wilson Recreation Department Scores

Youth Soccer  RESULTS Games from Sept. 14 Boys Ages 5-6 Eagles 4 – Coyotes 7: Eagles- Javier Ramirez 2, Yassin Ramandan 1, Simon Larkin 1; Coyotes- Aiden Ellis 6, Oliver …

Webb, Hunt sink holes-in-one

Wilson-area golfer Russell Webb carded his eighth career hole-in-one in a round at Willow Springs Country Club on Sunday. Webb, a Willow Springs member, celebrated the ace on the par-3, 130-yard, …

Registration is underway for county golf championship

Entries are being accepted for the annual H.W. Weatherford Memorial/Wilson County Amateur Men’s and Women’s Golf Championship. The two-round or 36-hole event is scheduled for Saturday …

Wilson Gladiators place third at NYAA cheerleading championships

The Wilson Gladiators, affiliated with Champions in Motion, turned in a third-place Division 4 finish at Sunday’s National Youth Activities Association cheerleading championships in Orlando, Fla. …

Jones wins flight at Downeast Jamboree

SNOW HILL — Brayden Jones of the Lake Wilson Tennis Club Otters won his two singles matches at the No. 3 flight to win the division at Wednesday’s United States Tennis Association 12U …

Area Calendar, July 10-11

Wednesday, July 10American Legion BaseballArea I East Division playoffs, semifinals — Game 2: Kinston Post 43 at Post 13 (Fleming Stadium), 7 p.m.Thursday, July 11American Legion BaseballArea I …

Area Calendar, July 9-10

Tuesday, July 9American Legion BaseballArea I East Division playoffs, semifinals — Game 1: Post 13 at Kinston Post 43 (Kinston High), 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 10American Legion BaseballArea I East ...

Area Calendar, July 8-9

Monday, July 8No events scheduled.Tuesday, July 9American Legion BaseballArea I East Division playoffs, semifinals — Game 1: Post 13 at Kinston Post 43 (Kinston High), 7 p.m.

Area Calendar, July 6-7

Saturday, July 6American Legion BaseballArea I East Division playoffs, first round — Game 2: Farmville Post 151 at Post 13, 7 p.m.Sunday, July 7American Legion BaseballArea I East Division playo...

Area calendar, July 5-6

Friday, July 5 American Legion Baseball Area I East Division playoffs, first round — Game 1: Post 13 at Farmville Post 151 (Farmville Central High), 7 p.m.   Saturday, July …