Goldsboro's Morgan resigns

Goldsboro High School officials are searching for a new boys' basketball coach. Tod Morgan officially resigned Saturday afternoon, four days after reportedly accepting the same position at Chapel Hill High School. "I'm very thankful for the opportunity I was given...

Published: Jun 29, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story

Giving back: Thornton comes home to Goldsboro

Cleats clicked on the metal bleachers as players walked single file onto the plush, green football field at Goldsboro High School. Each player took a knee. All edged in closer and nearly touched shoulder to shoulder as David Thornton stepped...

Published: Jun 29, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story

Senior Legion: Post 11 offense explodes in fourth inning

TARBORO -- Wayne County Post 11 spotted Edgecombe County Post 316 a three-run advantage on Saturday evening, and then turned the tables in the fourth inning. Wayne County plated 13 runs and cruised to a 14-4, seven-inning decision on the...

Published: Jun 29, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story

Junior Legion: Wayne County South sweeps regular-season series from North

DUDLEY -- When two hot teams hit the diamond for a cross-county showdown, something has to give. Cody Richards and Scott Holloman each slugged a home run as Wayne County South defeated Junior Legion rival Wayne County North 10-3 in...

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Mount Olive athletics program receives further recognition

MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College posted a program-best, 84th finish in the 2007-08 U.S. Academy NACDA Directors Cup Standings for NCAA Division II programs. The Trojans compiled 211.5 points, including the maximum 100 points for winning the 2008 Division...

Published: Jun 29, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story