Friday, June 27, 2008
Wright's eighth-inning homer starts Post 11's rally
DUDLEY -- Wayne County Post 11 rose from the dreaded depths of despair with a stirring, eighth-inning comeback Thursday evening. Zach Wright's solo home run ignited a seven-run uprising as Post 11 triumphed 11-9 over Pitt County 39 on the...Published: Jun 27, 2008 1:54 PM Full Story
Local digest
Caroline Riggs cranked out two hits and Wayne County emerged the Babe Ruth 12U District 8 softball champion with a 7-4 victory over Kinston-Lenoir on Thursday evening. Riggs added an RBI. Teammates Stephanie Smith, Logan Taylor (RBI) and Haley Ginn...Published: Jun 27, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story
Huntsville rolls past Carolina
Alcides Escobar missed hitting for the cycle as Huntsville hammered Carolina 8-1 at Five County Stadium on Thursday evening. Escobar singled, doubled and homered in a 3-for-6, three-RBI effort. Stars pitcher Brae Wright (6-6) permitted just six hits and one...Published: Jun 27, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story
Frederick stops K-Tribe
Kinston smacked three home runs in the first three innings, but Frederick claimed a 10-6, series-opening victory Thursday evening. Brian Juhl, Nick Weglarz and Jared Goedert all went yard for the K-Tribe, who lost just their second game in second-half...Published: Jun 27, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story
Trail riding changes at LeJune
Patrons will need a military ID card or sponsor to continue using a new running trail near Camp Lejeune. Jacksonville will dedicate the "Rails to Trails" pedestrian-bicycle path Saturday. The path runs parallel to Highway 24 is open to the...Published: Jun 27, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story
NC fishing report
Northern District Dare, Hyde, Currituck & Beaufort Counties Ocean: Offshore catches were moderate to good with limits of dolphin, along with some yellow and blackfin tuna, amberjack, wahoo, king mackerel, and assorted sharks. Billfish catches were much improved with nice...Published: Jun 27, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story
Legislation prohibits ORVs from riding Hatteras Seashore
For hundreds of North Carolina sportsmen who race to the surf around the Cape Hatteras National Seashore each morning in hopes of reeling in a prized Spanish Mackerel or Blackfish, 2008 has been a year of disappointment. Not due to...Published: Jun 27, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story